Natalia Blagburn
Head of Equity Portfolio Team Co-investment and Venture Funds @Scottish Enterprise
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WORK HISTORY
Head of Equity Portfolio Team Co-investment and Venture Funds @Scottish Enterprise
Leading the 10-strong team managing 300+ portfolio.Strategy and delivery of portfolio performance, exit pipeline and value creation.Driving process improvements, data analytics capabilities, and cross-functional collaboration internally and externally.
EDUCATION
Newcastle University
MA, European Union Studies (Politics)
Northumbria University
Ba (Hons) International Business Studies
Northumbria University
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
ABOUT NATALIA BLAGBURN
I’m a venture capital portfolio management and value creation leader with 20+ years working with growth businesses as a VC investor, board member, coach/advisor and former consultant (Accenture).I currently lead the Equity Portfolio Management function, managing a team of ten and overseeing a ~300-company portfolio. Core focus areas:• Portfolio operations and operating model: strategy, process and team• Company performance and fund-level KPIs• Risk management: judgement in complex/sensitive situations; escalation and remediation• Follow-on strategy and next round optimisation: milestones, cash/runway discipline, introductions• Exit pipeline and liquidity strategy: exit readiness, timing, secondaries• Governance and accountability: board effectiveness, Chairs/NEDs performance and recruitmentMy approach is data-led and hands-on: building visibility on performance and risk, strengthening governance, and driving next round funding and exit readiness, so investment teams can prioritise resources, manage downside, and accelerate the companies with the highest potential.I’m known for strategic clarity with practical execution: repeatable playbooks, sharper portfolio decision cadence, and high-performing teams. Direct, collaborative, outcome-driven.Comfortable in complex stakeholder environments, aligning commercial outcomes with public sector mandates. Most motivated by portfolios that deliver returns and measurable economic impact - especially in regions beyond London.Doctorate in venture board effectiveness. Trustee/NED in culture and education.
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