Katie Underwood is a Partner at Cambridge Future Tech, a deep tech venture builder focused on nurturing breakthrough technologies through early-stage intervention. She collaborates with leading UK universities, scientists, and investors to commercialise scientific innovations and address the early-stage capital gap via the Future Tech VC fund.

With expertise in deep tech, early-stage investing, communications strategies, and portfolio construction, Katie is recognised as a thought leader among VC emerging managers. As General Partner, she plays a pivotal role in shaping investment strategies and supporting the growth of pioneering startups.

Before her venture capital career, Katie scaled a global PR and digital communications agency and later joined Cambridge Future Tech as Communications Director. A serial entrepreneur, she has founded and exited three companies across digital technology, media, and hospitality sectors.