Nina Le Lievre

Nina Le Lievre is the CEO of Enterprise Angels, an early-stage investment network based in Tauranga, New Zealand. Before assuming her current executive position in July 2019, she spent seven years in the European Transactions Group at Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein in London and three years in Equity Capital Markets at Craigs Investment Partners. She initially joined Enterprise Angels as a Manager in 2013, transitioning from traditional investment banking to focus on the regional startup ecosystem. In her current capacity, she oversees the organization's strategic direction, manages its angel investor network, and directs operations for EA Funds 1, 2, and 3. Additionally, she serves on the Leadership Council for the Angel Association of New Zealand. Her professional focus centers on facilitating early-stage capital allocation, conducting rigorous due diligence, and connecting emerging startup founders with institutional and private investors.