Laura Rowson

Principal

Based in New York City, NY

Laura joined Salesforce Ventures in 2020. She invests across multiple stages in the US and EMEA, with a focus on the application layer, vertical SaaS, and the data stack. Some of Laura’s investments include Airbyte, Blockdaemon, Cerby, Genesis Global, Mews, Popmenu, and Sixfold AI and Writer AI. She is engaged in multiple efforts to improve access and opportunity in the technology ecosystem.

Prior to Salesforce Ventures, Laura worked in strategy consulting where she advised companies and supported private equity transactions in the technology sector. She holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and a BA with Honors in Theology from the University of Cambridge. Laura grew up in the UK but calls New York City home.

Insights from Laura Rowson

Portfolio

Welcome, Writer!

The full-stack generative AI platform for enterprises.

by Laura Rowson, Pascha Hao, and Paul Drews

Insights

AI-Driven Transformation: The New Era of BizOps Software

How to use generative AI to optimize internal operations, according to founders.

by Laura Rowson and Jessica Bartos

Insights

The Future of Software: Embedding Generative AI in Your Product

Insights and best practices from our recent founder workshop on building generative AI into your product.

by Jessica Bartos and Laura Rowson

Insights

Scaling in the U.S. Market: GTM Strategy

What to know about building your U.S. GTM plan.

by Laura Rowson and Nowi Kallen

Portfolio

Welcome, Sixfold!

AI-assisted insurance underwriting.

by Laura Rowson, Nowi Kallen, and Kevin Wu

Insights

Scaling in the U.S. Market: How to Build a Winning Team

What you need to know about tapping into the U.S. talent market.

by Laura Rowson

Events

Introducing: Salesforce Ventures’ Scaling in the U.S. Masterclass

How foreign startups can break into the U.S. market.

by Laura Rowson and Nowi Kallen

Portfolio

Welcome, Mnemonic!

Welcoming Mnemonic, an NFT data and intelligence provider built for enterprise.

by Laura Rowson

Portfolio

WELCOME, BLOCKDAEMON!

Excited to announce our investment in Blockdaemon, which powers the blockchain economy with an easy-to-use, secure, and scalable node management platform.

by Laura Rowson, Rob Keith, and Kevin Chen

Portfolio

Class is in Session

Announcing our investment in Class Technologies which provides much-needed solutions for teachers and students in virtual and hybrid classrooms.

by Paul Drews and Laura Rowson