# Lea Bajc

> Lea Bajc is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and board member with over two decades of experience spanning Silicon Valley and Europe. Born in Croatia and raised in Sweden, she holds degrees from Stockholm School of Economics, HEC Paris, and Harvard Business School. At Northzone Ventures, she co-led landmark investments in iZettle ($2.2B exit to PayPal) and Trustpilot (LSE IPO). She later co-founded Averon in Silicon Valley, raising $20M from Marc Benioff. Now based in Paris, she invests through Blue Horizon and Ozone X Ventures (backing underrepresented founders), serves on corporate boards, and is authoring 'Love After Love' — a forthcoming book reframing divorce as an opportunity for reinvention. A Kauffman Fellow and Forbes Technology Council member, she speaks six languages and is a certified nutritionist.

- **Role:** Investor & Board Member · Author of 'Love After Love' · Based in Paris
- **Organizations:** Northzone Ventures, Averon, Wellplaece, Blue Horizon, Ozone X Ventures, Marlow Capital, Antler, Morgan Stanley, McKinsey & Company, L'Oréal, Ericsson, Charge (CRGE), Forbes Technology Council, Kauffman Fellows, World Economic Forum
- **From:** Croatia
- **Nationality:** Croatian / Swedish
- **Education:** MBA, Harvard Business School, MSc, Stockholm School of Economics, MSc, HEC Paris
- **Known for:** Co-led Northzone's investment in iZettle, which was acquired by PayPal for $2.2 billion — one of Europe's landmark fintech exits, Co-led Northzone's investment in Trustpilot, which went public on the London Stock Exchange (LSE: TRST), Co-founded Averon in Silicon Valley and raised $20 million, with Marc Benioff among investors

## Career timeline

- **Early Life** — Born in Croatia. Moved to Sweden at age 10, growing up between two cultures.
- **Education Era** — Earned MSc degrees at Stockholm School of Economics and HEC Paris, followed by an MBA at Harvard Business School — three elite schools across three continents.
- **Corporate Career** — Spent five years at Morgan Stanley working directly with the firm's president. Also worked at McKinsey & Company, L'Oréal, and Ericsson in strategy, banking, brand, and telecoms.
- **Northzone Ventures** — Joined as Investment Director. Co-led investment in iZettle (acquired by PayPal for $2.2B) and Trustpilot (IPO on London Stock Exchange under ticker TRST). Also invested in Artfinder.
- **Silicon Valley / Founder Mode** — Co-founded Averon, a digital identity startup, in Silicon Valley. Raised $20M from investors including Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff. Recognized as Forbes Technology Council member.
- **Impact & Ecosystem** — Partner at Blue Horizon (sustainable food systems VC). Co-founded Ozone X Ventures backing underrepresented founders in sustainability, health, financial inclusion, and education. Engaged with Antler as venture partner.
- **COVID Era** — Co-founded Wellplaece™ — a B2B SaaS dental supply marketplace built during the pandemic, enabling transparent healthcare transactions.
- **Board & Advisory** — Served on the founding team / board of Charge (CRGE), a micro-mobility infrastructure company. Continued board roles across portfolio companies.
- **Paris / Present** — Based in Paris. Connected to Marlow Capital. Actively investing, serving on boards, and writing her debut book 'Love After Love.' Participated in World Economic Forum in Davos.

## Achievements

- Co-led Northzone's investment in iZettle, which was acquired by PayPal for $2.2 billion — one of Europe's landmark fintech exits
- Co-led Northzone's investment in Trustpilot, which went public on the London Stock Exchange (LSE: TRST)
- Co-founded Averon in Silicon Valley and raised $20 million, with Marc Benioff among investors
- Co-founded Wellplaece™ — first-of-its-kind B2B SaaS dental supply marketplace built during COVID-19
- Co-founded Ozone X Ventures to back underrepresented founders in sustainability, health, financial inclusion, and education
- Selected as Kauffman Fellow — the premier fellowship for venture capitalists globally
- Named to Forbes Technology Council
- Participated in World Economic Forum in Davos
- Authoring 'Love After Love' — forthcoming book on thriving through divorce
- Speaks six languages: Croatian (native), Swedish (native), English (fluent), French (fluent), German (proficient), Slovenian (proficient)
- Certified Nutritionist and former Fitness Instructor

## Latest updates

- **2024-2025** — Based in Paris. Writing 'Love After Love' — forthcoming book on thriving through divorce. Building mailing list at loveafter.love.
- **2024** — Continuing investment and board activities through Marlow Capital, Ozone X Ventures, and Blue Horizon.
- **2023-2024** — Participated in World Economic Forum in Davos.
- **2020-2022** — Co-founded Wellplaece™ during COVID-19 — B2B SaaS dental supply marketplace.

## Links

- Website: https://www.loveafter.love/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leabajc/

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