Pembroke VCT hires former Ruffer and Downing employees

Follows largest fundraise close in March

Venture capital trust Pembroke VCT has hired Stefania Ponzo as portfolio director and Angus Nodder as investment associate, following a record £40m fundraise in March.

Ponzo, who joined the firm on 4 May, will work alongside CEO Andrew Wolfson in focusing on existing investments within the portfolio. She has more than 12 years of experience in private banking and venture capital funds, having previously held positions at Coutts and Downing LLP. She has joined Pembroke VCT from Pi Labs, where she was investment principal. Nodder has joined from Ruffer, where he also held the role of investment associate. He will work as part of Pembroke VCT's investment team seeking out and implementing new investment opportunities. Growth at a time of crisis: Start-...