Access Ventures: Angels backs founders from minoritized groups who have extraordinary vision for their industry and/or product but would typically be overlooked by traditional VC or need more than financial resources to excel. We open up founders' access to capital and industry leading operators who consult on the challenges faced by the startup, increasing their likelihood of success.

Behind AV:A - Deborah Oshuntola has 8+ years experience in Platform Integrity, Trust and Safety and Review Operations and specialises in leading teams, scaling operations and maintaining user safety on social platforms including Snap Inc. and Twitter.

Deborah is a British-Nigerian who has called London, Madrid, the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles and New York City home. Deborah is happiest when laughing with her family, torturing her friends with extravagantly long voice notes as the ultimate test of true friendship, baking sweet treats or curled up with a good book on a rainy day. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Politics and Spanish from the University of Bath.