Sophie Lara N.

Sophie Lara N. currently serves as a Growth Investor at Lightrock, a global private equity platform dedicated to supporting purpose-driven entrepreneurs since November 2023. Prior experience includes roles as an Investment Banking Analyst at J.P. Morgan, where significant deal involvement included the Aviva plc acquisition of AIG Life Limited for £453 million, and as a Summer Analyst at Goldman Sachs, contributing to the $2.7 billion IPO of Allegro. Sophie's leadership skills were exemplified as the #1 winner of the Global Essay Competition and President of the London St Gallen Symposium Alumni Chapter. Educational qualifications include an MPhil in Development Studies from the University of Cambridge and a Bachelor's in European Social and Political Studies from UCL. Other roles involved internships and project-based positions across various prestigious firms, enriching Sophie's comprehensive understanding of financial markets and strategic investments.