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| ⚫ | '''Eileen Burbidge''' ] (born 1971)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/officers/ZPfd_jCxkdtzT8W6cgQdWMmvRMs/appointments|title=Eileen BURBIDGE - Personal Appointments (free information from Companies House)|website=beta.companieshouse.gov.uk|language=en|access-date=2018-06-05}}</ref> is an American ] |
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| ⚫ | '''Eileen Burbidge''' ] (born June 1971)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/officers/ZPfd_jCxkdtzT8W6cgQdWMmvRMs/appointments|title=Eileen BURBIDGE - Personal Appointments (free information from Companies House)|website=beta.companieshouse.gov.uk|language=en|access-date=2018-06-05}}</ref> is an American ] based in ], UK. She is a founding partner of Passion Capital, an early-stage venture capital firm that has invested in ], Go Cardless and Lulu, a private social network for single women.<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://fortune.com/2015/01/22/how-did-an-american-woman-become-queen-of-british-vcs/ |title=How did an American, Eileen Burbidge, become queen of British VCs? |publisher=Fortune |date=2015-01-22 |accessdate=2015-09-20}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Jill|last=Treanor |url=https://www.theguardian.com/business/2015/aug/21/eileen-burbidge-angel-investor-uk-fintech |title=Eileen Burbidge: the American angel investor spearheading UK fintech | Business |work=The Guardian |date= 21 August 2015|accessdate=2015-09-20}}</ref> | ||
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| ⚫ | In November 2018, Burbidge was named to the '']''{{'}} list of the 'Top 100 minority ethnic leaders in technology'<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ft.com/content/54a7e6c4-dddb-11e8-9f04-38d397e6661c|title=The UK's top 100 black and minority ethnic leaders in technology|website=Financial Times|date=14 November 2018|language=en-GB|access-date=2018-11-26 |
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| == Career == | |||
| Burbidge previously worked in marketing roles at ] and ]. In 2004 she moved from the ] to London to pursue a career with ]. After working at Skype, Burbidge launched Passion Capital, an early-stage London venture capital firm, with Stefan Glaenzer in 2008.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Fenn|first1=Donna|title=How did an American woman become queen of British VCs?|url=http://fortune.com/2015/01/22/how-did-an-american-woman-become-queen-of-british-vcs/|website=Fortune|accessdate=27 August 2016}}</ref> | Burbidge previously worked in marketing roles at ] and ]. In 2004 she moved from the ] to London to pursue a career with ]. After working at Skype, Burbidge launched Passion Capital, an early-stage London venture capital firm, with Stefan Glaenzer in 2008.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Fenn|first1=Donna|title=How did an American woman become queen of British VCs?|url=http://fortune.com/2015/01/22/how-did-an-american-woman-become-queen-of-british-vcs/|website=Fortune|accessdate=27 August 2016}}</ref> | ||
| ⚫ | In 2015, Burbidge was appointed ] for services to entrepreneurship in the New Years honours list.<ref>{{cite web|title=Eileen Burbidge: The Passionate VC|url=http://www.informilo.com/2016/06/eileen-burbidge-the-passionate-vc/|publisher=Informilo|accessdate=6 September 2016}}</ref> | ||
| ⚫ | In July 2015, she was appointed as the ]'s "special envoy" for ].<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://uk.businessinsider.com/uk-treasury-names-eileen-burbidge-special-envoy-for-fintech-2015-7 |title=UK Treasury names Eileen Burbidge special envoy for fintech - Business Insider |publisher=Uk.businessinsider.com |date=2015-07-10 |accessdate=2015-09-20}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author= |url=https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/443897/Productivity_Plan_print.pdf |title=UK Government Productivity Plan |publisher=Gov.UK |date=2015-09-10 |accessdate=2015-09-20}}</ref> | ||
| ⚫ | In November 2018, Burbidge was named to the '']''{{'}} list of the 'Top 100 minority ethnic leaders in technology'.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ft.com/content/54a7e6c4-dddb-11e8-9f04-38d397e6661c|title=The UK's top 100 black and minority ethnic leaders in technology|website=Financial Times|date=14 November 2018|language=en-GB|access-date=2018-11-26}}</ref> | ||
| In January 2019, she joined the board of ] as a non-executive director.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Board of Directors|url=https://www.currysplc.com/about-us/leadership/board-of-directors/|access-date=2021-11-19|website=www.currysplc.com|language=en-US}}</ref> | |||
| In October 2020, Burbidge was added to ''Computer Weekly''{{'}}s Most Influential Women in UK Tech Hall of Fame. This list is published annually to recognise women who have had a long career in the tech sector and/or made a lasting contribution to the sector. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.esdelatino.com/entrants-to-the-hall-of-fame/|title = Entrants to the Hall of Fame|date = October 2020}}</ref> | In October 2020, Burbidge was added to ''Computer Weekly''{{'}}s Most Influential Women in UK Tech Hall of Fame. This list is published annually to recognise women who have had a long career in the tech sector and/or made a lasting contribution to the sector. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.esdelatino.com/entrants-to-the-hall-of-fame/|title = Entrants to the Hall of Fame|date = October 2020}}</ref> | ||
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American venture capitalist| Eileen Burbidge MBE | |
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Eileen Burbidge MBE (born June 1971) is an American venture capitalist based in London, UK. She is a founding partner of Passion Capital, an early-stage venture capital firm that has invested in Monzo, Go Cardless and Lulu, a private social network for single women.
Career
Burbidge previously worked in marketing roles at Apple and Sun Microsystems. In 2004 she moved from the United States to London to pursue a career with Skype. After working at Skype, Burbidge launched Passion Capital, an early-stage London venture capital firm, with Stefan Glaenzer in 2008.
In 2015, Burbidge was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire for services to entrepreneurship in the New Years honours list.
In July 2015, she was appointed as the British Treasury's "special envoy" for fintech.
In November 2018, Burbidge was named to the Financial Times' list of the 'Top 100 minority ethnic leaders in technology'.
In January 2019, she joined the board of Currys plc as a non-executive director.
In October 2020, Burbidge was added to Computer Weekly's Most Influential Women in UK Tech Hall of Fame. This list is published annually to recognise women who have had a long career in the tech sector and/or made a lasting contribution to the sector.
Personal life
Burbidge has also used the names Eileen Tso and Eileen Broch, her maiden name and her name from a previous marriage, respectively.
References
- "Eileen BURBIDGE - Personal Appointments (free information from Companies House)". beta.companieshouse.gov.uk. Retrieved 2018-06-05.
- "How did an American, Eileen Burbidge, become queen of British VCs?". Fortune. 2015-01-22. Retrieved 2015-09-20.
- Treanor, Jill (21 August 2015). "Eileen Burbidge: the American angel investor spearheading UK fintech | Business". The Guardian. Retrieved 2015-09-20.
- Fenn, Donna. "How did an American woman become queen of British VCs?". Fortune. Retrieved 27 August 2016.
- "Eileen Burbidge: The Passionate VC". Informilo. Retrieved 6 September 2016.
- "UK Treasury names Eileen Burbidge special envoy for fintech - Business Insider". Uk.businessinsider.com. 2015-07-10. Retrieved 2015-09-20.
- "UK Government Productivity Plan" (PDF). Gov.UK. 2015-09-10. Retrieved 2015-09-20.
- "The UK's top 100 black and minority ethnic leaders in technology". Financial Times. 14 November 2018. Retrieved 2018-11-26.
- "Board of Directors". www.currysplc.com. Retrieved 2021-11-19.
- "Entrants to the Hall of Fame". October 2020.
- "About: Eileen Burbidge". TechAcute. 20 January 2015. Retrieved 2016-04-17.