Profile banner
Alicia Walker

Alicia Walker

Head of Finance & Operations at Eka Ventures — finance, ops, impact

alicia-walker
London, United Kingdom
Joined October 2025
Favicon imageekavc.com
Favicon imageuk.linkedin.com

Network

10.7K connections

Summary

Operating finance and ops for an early‑stage, impact-focused VC: Alicia has built and runs Eka's finance and operations function, combining hands‑on financial control with operational design for a small investment team. ekavc+1
Analytical background bridging science and finance: Her MChem from Oxford plus ICAEW ACA training indicate strong quantitative and analytical ability which she applies to financial reporting and data‑driven efficiency work. ekavc+1
Commitment to education and social mobility: Participation in Teach First and role as a Teach First Ambassador signal a consistent interest in educational equity and using professional skills to support opportunities for under‑served communities. ekavc+1
Interest in using data to reduce inefficiency: Public bio highlights a passion for data analysis and operational improvements, suggesting she brings process and systems thinking to finance roles in a VC context. ekavc+1

Work

Education

Hobbies

Enjoys exploring London and trying new experiences; interested in data analysis and reducing inefficiencies. ekavc

Notes

EREstia Ryansaid they've seen
AGAlicia Gerard Leigh
provide meaningful support or mentorship to accelerators or incubators working in food or multidisciplinary science innovation.

Dec 1, 2025