Video interview with Neil Rimer. Neil is a co-founder and Partner of Index Ventures. In 1992, Neil started the venture capital activity of Index’s predecessor firm, later co-founding Index Ventures and raising the firm’s first fund in 1996. Neil’s current investment focus is on innovative solutions for energy and environmental problems. Index portfolio companies with women ceos or foundees:Astley Clarke, Notonthehighstreet, AlertMe, Foodily, doubleTwist, 7TM, GoTryItOn, Editd (co-founder), Mobissimo, Net-a-Porter, Songkick (co-founder), Seedcamp, GenMab. In 2009, Index were honored by Astia with a Diversified Portfolio Award – The firm with the greatest percentage of investments in woman CEOs or founders. You can find Neil on Twitter @narimer
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Victoria Ransom, Wildfire Interactive: Raise Venture when you Don’t Need It
Victoria Ransom has been an entrepreneur since her early twenties and has developed three companies, all of which are successfully operating today. As founder & CEO of Wildfire Interactive , Victoria has led the company to profitability in just one year and has built a client list that includes major brands and agencies including Facebook, Pepsi, Unilever, Sony, AT&T, Ogilvy, Publicis and Digitas. Wildfire is a two-time winner of the fbFund; investors include Facebook, Accel Partners and the Founder’s Fund. You can find Victoria on Twitter @victoria_ransom