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Hannah Leach

Partner, Houghton Street Ventures

Hannah Leach is a Partner at Houghton Street Ventures, a London-based venture firm backing companies founded by students and alumni of the London School of Economics, and alongside that, Founder of VentureESG, a global industry-wide initiative whose aim is to help the VC sector recognise the importance of ESG and to provide resources and guidance to make ESG a standard part of diligence, portfolio management and fund management. She started her career in international development and impact and has spent the best part of the last decade operating on all sides of the start-up/ venture table, working with early stage companies, corporates, VC funds, accelerators, and universities, giving her a unique network and insight into the space. She's excited about helping companies scale in a responsible, ethical and inclusive way.