Elena Pantazi
Elena focuses on helping Northzone’s portfolio companies build strong teams and advise founders on their growth journey. She also works closely with our investment team on pre-deal talent needs across deal origination and due diligence.
Prior to Northzone, Elena was Director of Operations at Bain Capital Private Equity Europe. Before this, Elena was an Investment Manager at venture philanthropy fund Impetus and VP of research at Third Bridge, a fast-growing start-up, having joined as an early employee. Elena started her career at UBS as an Investment Banker.
She holds an MBA from INSEAD, an MPhil in International Relations with Distinction from Cambridge and a BSc with First Class Honours in Economics from UCL. She is also a qualified Co-Active Coach.
What’s something you’ve read or heard recently that’s impacted you?
“Talent is universal, opportunity is not.” It’s a reminder to look beyond conventional backgrounds, value potential, and create conditions for people to thrive—wherever they are.
I geek out on
…Psychology and human behavior—from cults and crime to elite athletes and founder success. I love figuring out what drives people and how it shapes leadership and performance.
Where would we find you outside of work?
With my two daughters—at gigs, exhibitions, or painting at home. I’m also a (..slow) marathon runner, enjoying long runs and getting lost in parks.
