Caitlin Iles
Venture Capitalist, Disruptive Entrepreneur & Keynote Speaker
Venture capitalist, entrepreneur, and disruptor, Caitlin Iles champions women in business and unlocks human potential through investment, innovation, and leadership. Described by Sir Richard Branson as “a game-changer,” Caitlin inspires with her story, insights, and transformative approach to business and venture capital.
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Caitlin Iles is a highly respected venture capitalist, angel investor, entrepreneur, and business advisor, renowned for disrupting industries and championing women in business. Described by Sir Richard Branson as “a game-changer and force to be reckoned with,” Caitlin combines her entrepreneurial experience with a passion for unlocking human potential, delivering keynote presentations packed with practical insights and inspiration.
Caitlin began her career in psychology, working to rehabilitate drug-dependent individuals, before moving into advertising, advisory, and enterprise sectors. She has established businesses across Australia, Europe, and the Middle East, and delivered transformative projects for global companies, including Staples. Caitlin helped raise close to $100 million and build what is now Australia’s largest and most active venture capital portfolio at Artesian Venture Partners.
She is also a key member of Capital xx, a sister fund investing in up to 500 female-founded, early-stage, globally scalable businesses across Australia, Asia, and the USA. Caitlin’s work aims to address the global funding gap for female founders, enabling investors to capitalise on the consistently higher returns women deliver in venture capital portfolios.
A self-described “disruptor,” Caitlin is passionate about harnessing high-potential talent, creating meaningful impact, and proving that success does not require a traditional path. Living proof of this, she overcame severe dyslexia to achieve extraordinary professional success.
Topics
- Your Greatest Weakness Is Your Greatest Strength – embracing dyslexia to unlock potential
- Venture Capital – investing in the future
- Women in Business – the greatest missed opportunity
- Leadership – the case for feminine leadership
- Mental Health and Startups – entrepreneurship: genius or madness?
- Mindset and Performance – the rise of the super entrepreneur
