ANNELIES GAMBLE

Annelies Gamble serves as a Principal at Western Technology Investment (WTI), a leading provider of venture debt to high-growth companies. In this pivotal role, Annelies is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and executing debt financing opportunities for promising startups within the technology and life sciences sectors. Her work directly contributes to the growth and success of entrepreneurial ventures that are often backed by top-tier venture capital firms.

Western Technology Investment has a long-standing reputation for supporting innovation by offering non-dilutive capital solutions. Annelies Gamble's expertise aligns perfectly with WTI's mission, as she helps companies secure the necessary funding to scale operations, develop new products, and expand market reach without relinquishing equity. Her day-to-day responsibilities include comprehensive credit analysis, due diligence, structuring tailored financing packages, and managing a portfolio of dynamic companies.

Annelies brings a robust background in venture finance to her position at WTI. Prior to joining Western Technology Investment, she honed her skills at Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a financial institution renowned for its deep involvement in the innovation economy. At SVB, Annelies was part of the Venture Debt group, where she gained invaluable experience in underwriting and managing credit facilities for technology and life science companies. This experience provided her with a profound understanding of the unique financial needs and challenges faced by fast-growing startups, making her an invaluable asset to WTI and its portfolio companies.

Her investment focus at WTI spans a broad range of technology and life science sub-sectors. This includes, but is not limited to, enterprise software, fintech, healthcare technology, biotechnology, and consumer internet companies. Annelies is adept at working with companies from their early stages through to more mature growth phases, providing flexible debt solutions that complement traditional equity financing. While specific individual investments are typically attributed to the firm, Annelies plays a critical role in WTI's overall strategy of funding groundbreaking companies that are poised for significant market impact. Her commitment to fostering innovation and providing strategic financial guidance underscores her importance in the venture debt ecosystem.