The operators playbook: Opinions and thoughts from the QED collective

The list recognizes firms that entrepreneurs can trust and collaborate with while receiving the financial support they need to grow.

Laura focuses on U.S. fintech investments and is one of 17 investment professionals at QED. She is on the board of Spinwheel and Decent and is a board observer at Trellis, Wildfire and Easy Health.

Fund VII is comprised of a $550 million early stage fund and a $500 million growth-stage fund.