Flavia Richardson

Flavia Richardson, a seasoned professional, drives Acclivity Ventures to empower early-stage founders in Central and Eastern Europe through on-demand workshops, offering invaluable insights into building high-growth companies. With a decade of experience, Flavia played a pivotal role in over 170 equity and debt transactions, totalling £70 million in capital investment. Formerly the Chief Commercial Officer at Velocity Juice, Flavia led market strategy and fostered key partnerships for growth. Her impressive venture capital career includes managing portfolios for esteemed entities like the P&O investment arm, London Co-Investment Fund, and Beacon Capital. As Vice-President at Silicon Valley Bank, Flavia significantly contributed to the growth of life sciences and healthcare technology firms. She expanded portfolios for 200+ companies, securing over £400 million through venture debt deals. Flavia's expertise extends beyond venture capital; she serves as an Expert Evaluator for the European Commission, meticulously assessing SME Instruments and Horizon 2020-funded companies. Presently, she advises as an Expert Coach and Jury member for the EIC Accelerator, supporting groundbreaking startups. With a background as a qualified solicitor and ongoing ACCA pursuit, Flavia's multidimensional skill set enhances her proficiency in financial modelling, valuation methodologies, and diligent risk assessment, making her unrivalled in identifying investment and debt finance opportunities.