Elina joined Valar in 2024 as the firm’s first European investor. Based in London, she helps manage Valar’s European portfolio and source new opportunities in the region. 

Prior to joining Valar, Elina worked at an early-stage generalist fund, Singular, where she helped build out their London presence. Earlier in her career, Elina led and worked on Fintech and B2B SaaS investments at RTP Global and was an investment banker at Perella Weinberg Partners. Elina received her MS Degree in Finance and Accounting from Imperial College, London and her BSs Degree in Business Management from Queen Mary, University of London.