Gemma Bloemen at Systemiq Capital focuses on tech that meets the physical world, backing software-first and software-enabled hardware that touch real assets like grids, factories, and data centers, drawing from her rare combination of hypergrowth operations experience at Uber UK and early-stage COO leadership at Elder. She brings a nuanced view on AI applications in physical environments like factories and robotics, emphasizing human-AI collaboration in critical infrastructure, while also leveraging her regulatory battle experience from Uber to help startups navigate policy risks in sectors like energy and mobility.

• Passionate about the growth and success of the European and UK startup ecosystems. There is a strong focus on regional tech hubs, particularly in the UK, Netherlands, and Germany. For example, she defended the UK startup scene against regulations that would limit small angel investment checks and publicly celebrated the launch of new founder-led pre-seed funds in the Dutch ecosystem.
• Invested in technology that drives positive societal impact, particularly in healthcare and artificial intelligence. She highlights portfolio companies with strong ethical missions. A clear example is her excitement over backing an AI company that helps online platforms moderate user-generated video to make the internet safer, as well as her active participation in healthcare tech conferences.
• Dedicated to championing women in venture capital and the broader technology sector. She regularly uses her platform to elevate female voices and leaders. For instance, she advocates strongly for the industry to back more solo female general partners and frequently dedicates posts to celebrating the achievements of her female colleagues.
• Advocating for comprehensive parental leave and family-friendly work environments. Drawing from her own experience as a mother, she is highly supportive of companies that prioritize family care. She shared a personal story about her premature baby to underscore the critical need for generous shared parental leave and expresses pride in working with portfolio companies that support parents on leave.
• Committed to equipping early-stage founders with practical fundraising resources. She shares actionable advice to help startups navigate the capital raising process. A specific example includes her distributing a helpful guide on how to build an effective data room for seed rounds, alongside her appearances on podcasts that help founders refine their pitch decks.