Maria Dramalioti-Taylor

Maria Dramalioti-Taylor is a seasoned venture capital professional with a rich background in technology and engineering. Currently serving as Managing Partner at Beacon Capital since its founding in 2020, Maria focuses on investing in early-stage enterprise software companies across Europe. Maria holds multiple board positions, including Board Director and Investor roles at Cognism, Zinklar, and Humanising Autonomy, and contributes as a Board Advisor for Included VC, promoting diversity in venture capital. Additional experience includes serving as a Board Observer for Lifebit Biotech, a Non-Executive Director and Angel Investor for novoville and autologyx, and involvement with the Royal Academy of Engineering in steering emerging technology initiatives. Maria's educational credentials include an MSc in Advanced Mechanical Engineering from Imperial College London and an MBA from Cranfield School of Management, among others.