Francesca Speke
Investment Manager focused on private equity and growth investments
London, United Kingdom
Summary
Private markets investor with experience across growth and technology deals — Francesca progressed from HSBC's asset management and venture teams into mid‑market private equity at LDC, where she is credited on multiple technology- and sustainability-related investments. sedex+2
Deal execution and portfolio activity at LDC — She is named among transaction teams for investments and exits (including Sedex, 15below and Kerv), indicating hands-on participation in sourcing, executing and managing mid-market investments while at LDC. sedex+2
Rapid career progression from graduate analyst to investment manager — Her roles include HSBC graduate analyst (Global Asset Management), venture and growth analyst, then Investment Executive/Investment Manager at LDC, and most recently Investment Manager at Schroders Capital. theorg+1
UK educational and regional background — Educated at Cheltenham Ladies' College and the University of Bristol, and professionally based in London where she has worked on deals for LDC's London/South teams. scribd+1