Zoe “Zee” West is a seasoned fintech entrepreneur and capital strategist with over a decade of experience in investment, fundraising, and early-stage venture development across the UK, US, and MENA regions. She specializes in capital strategy for startups and scale-ups, with deep expertise in venture capital, investor relations, and financial innovation.

Zee has directly supported the fundraising and growth strategies of early-stage ventures and investment platforms, helping secure over £30M through structured private placements, strategic investor roadshows, and global HNWI and family office networks. She is known for her ability to bridge both sides of the table—crafting investor-ready narratives for founders while supporting VC firms and corporates in identifying high-growth opportunities and structuring co-investment strategies.

As a Venture Partner at Ideas Crucible and NEXUS Creative, a government-backed accelerator, I work hands-on with portfolio companies to optimize business development and investor engagement. At eToro, she led strategic initiatives focused on growth, user engagement, and platform positioning in social investing. Her work with Boston Consulting Group (BCG) focused on embedding innovation and startup partnerships into enterprise transformation projects.

Zee is the Co-Founder of Picnic Bank, a purpose-driven bank that makes ethical banking technology financial tools available to underserved communities, and Co-Founder of Fundsurfer, a hybrid crowdfunding and investment platform supporting creative, sustainability, and tech entrepreneurs.

She is regularly invited to advise accelerators, judge pitch events, and speak on the future of finance, capital access, and innovation ecosystems.