Ms Gita Patel

KANDO id: 4565

Bio

Co-founder of Stargate and a fund manager of Stargate's Trapezia EIS Fund. Was also the creator of the Trapezia programme which included launching Europe's first venture fund, Trapezia EIS Fund, targeting women-focussed businesses. Plays a leading role in growing women's entrepreneurship, a field in which she has aquired substantial experience and provided thought leadership over the past five years. Previous experience includes work in the oil industry, followed by a 15 year career in banking at Nat-West group where she was part of the bank's core management. Business angel and mentor, and serves on the boards of a number of private companies. Graduate from London School of Economics. Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants (UK), having trained with Arthur Anderson.

Education