Q4 2019

www.wealthandfinance-news.com 20 Wealth & Finance International - Q4 2019 Mar19110 Romanian-born entrepreneur Angelica Anton has quickly established herself and her business, SILK Ventures, as a powerhouse of investment for growth-stage companies looking to expand to China. Since the company’s inception in 2015, it and Angelica have been strategically partnered with the Chinese government and a network of Chinese corporations to build exciting technological bridges to one of the world’s most exciting markets. From the very beginning, Angelica has established herself as a truly exceptional individual, driven by ambition and a keen sense of curiosity partnered with a voracious need to learn more about the world of business and the world around her. Indeed, Angelica studied computer science and mathematics from a young age, and when she was eighteen, worked on a space station design project for NASA. Moving to the United Kingdom in 2008, she worked towards a Bachelor of Science degree in business management with communication at the University of Birmingham. She attained first- class honours whilst establishing a keen interest in Chinese business and economics. Not long after, Angelica found herself in a job working as an investment advisor to the Chinese government. There, she helped CEOs of large international corporations navigate the complex Chinese business environment. After a time, she was invited back to England to complete a Master of Science degree in contemporary Chinese studies, focusing on political economy and international relations. During her time there, Angelica became the vice- president at the Oxford Entrepreneurs society, which turned her head to China. Establishing a wide network of tech contacts, she joined Having been featured in Forbes’ 30 Under 30, female founder Angelica Anton has the kind of credentials that would make even the most seasoned business veteran’s eyes water. Now at the head of her own investment fund, she is passionate about supporting exceptional entrepreneurs who have extraordinary visions. Discover the reasons for the unparalleled levels of success behind this astounding, young innovator as we profile her work and achievements thus far. Paving the Silk Road to Success London-based venture capital firm QVentures upon graduation, where she met the Chinese minister of commerce, keen to enter in a new age of international relations. Fostering a new golden era of UK-China relations, Angelica then founded SILK Ventures. Working with individual companies to ensure a safe and efficient entry into the Chinese market, her company staff now operate across the world in places such as London, Beijing, Schenzen and Silicon Valley. The £338 million investment fund of SILK Ventures raised up in mid-2017 has since been used to invest in scaleup technology companies across the United States and Europe. All firms with a proven product and market traction are considered, but Angelica and the firm has a particular focus on deep tech, including artificial intelligence and robotics. Angelica’s unrivalled levels of success as a female founder cannot be overstated. Smart, intelligent, business-focused and driven to help others realise their company goals, this investment powerhouse is helping cultivate success for clients across the world and is a business executive who will experience success for decades to come. Company: SILK Ventures Contact: Angelica Anton