Medea Nocentini

Medea Nocentini is a seasoned venture capital professional, currently serving as Senior Partner at Global Ventures, an international firm focused on investing in startups across emerging markets. Her role includes participation in the investment committee and oversight of the portfolio. itu+4

She is the Founder of C3 - Companies Creating Change, a UAE-based social enterprise and B Corp-certified accelerator that supports impact-driven entrepreneurs in the Middle East and Africa. Under her leadership, C3 has accelerated over 300 ventures focused on sectors like healthtech, edtech, financial inclusion, agritech, and climate, and was recognized as a UN SDGs pioneer. impact-investor+4

Medea's career journey reflects a blend of strategic leadership and impact-driven entrepreneurship, starting with roles at Booz Allen Hamilton and progressing through senior positions at OSN and AW Rostamani Group before her current venture capital and social enterprise leadership roles. Her professional growth has been guided by a commitment to continuous learning and making a meaningful impact. moneysmagazine+1

Inspired by the Olivetti model of business that rooted in community welfare and where profit and purpose could coexist, Medea is deeply committed to supporting purpose-driven ventures and fostering an entrepreneurial ecosystem that addresses critical challenges in emerging markets, particularly in the Middle East and Africa. impact-investor+2

She holds an MBA from Columbia Business School, an MSc in Mechanical Engineering from Politecnico di Torino, and an Engineering Diploma from CentraleSupelec. Key turning points in her life include securing her MBA sponsorship and relocating to Dubai, which broadened her horizons and exposed her to vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystems. cleantechscandinavia+1