Denise Xifara is Impact Ventures Director at EIT Urban Mobility, where she leads startup investment strategy and portfolio management to accelerate Europe's transition to sustainable and accessible urban mobility. With over eight years of venture capital experience and a background in statistics from the University of Oxford, Denise brings analytical precision and a strong focus on impact to identifying and supporting high-potential startups. As co-founder of VentureESG, she has worked to integrate ESG principles into early-stage venture capital, pushing the industry toward more responsible investment practices.