Linda Nguyenova is the Co-Founder & CEO of KONEKTT, a smart equine care management platform that is reimagining horse welfare in equestrian sport through the power of technology. With a deep-rooted passion for improving animal welfare and a strong foundation in business and investment, Linda is forging a unique path that blends innovation with purpose. Her career spans high-growth investment, strategic leadership, and social impact - making her one of the most dynamic and forward-thinking figures in the UK’s business landscape today.

Driving Change Through Smart Technology and Innovation

At KONEKTT, Linda is leveraging digital tools to bring much-needed innovation to the equestrian world. By developing technology that enhances horse care and welfare, she is helping to modernise an industry that has remained largely traditional. Her vision is clear: to ensure better outcomes for horses and their carers through data, transparency, and intelligent systems. As both a founder and CEO, she is responsible for leading product direction, building strategic partnerships, and shaping a business model rooted in real-world impact.

Fuelling Growth as an Active Investor

Linda currently serves as an Investor at BGF, the UK’s most active minority growth capital investor. With over £4.5 billion deployed into more than 600 SMEs, BGF plays a critical role in scaling ambitious companies—and Linda is right at the heart of that mission. She works directly with founders to help them access capital, navigate complex growth challenges, and unlock long-term value.

Linda has played a pivotal role in BGF’s national pledge to invest at least £300 million into female-powered businesses over the next five years. While this commitment spans the whole of the UK, she has been a key advocate from her base in Yorkshire and the North East, ensuring the region’s female entrepreneurs are strongly supported. Her leadership in this space reflects a deep-rooted commitment to fostering a more inclusive and representative investment landscape.

In addition, Linda is a founding member of the Women in VC & PE network in Yorkshire - a group created to connect and support female investment professionals across the region, and to help build a thriving community of women in venture capital and private equity.

Proven Track Record in Private Equity and Strategic Value Creation

Before joining BGF, Linda spent nearly four years on the investment team at Endless, a leading UK private equity firm specialising in business transformation. There, she played a key role on five portfolio boards, supporting turnaround strategies and value creation initiatives. Her earlier career began at PwC, where she qualified as an ACA, gaining solid financial and commercial grounding.

Linda’s combined experience in investment, finance, and operational strategy gives her a holistic perspective when advising and building businesses. She brings clarity to complex commercial challenges and is adept at scaling organisations from early-stage to maturity.

Championing Diversity and Building the Ecosystem

Linda’s drive extends well beyond financial returns. She is a vocal advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion within the investment community. Her efforts have earned her recognition as one of the Future 40 Diversity & Inclusion Leaders by European Real Deals, as well as a nomination for Changemaker of the Year at the Rainmaker Awards.

She currently sits on the Lifted Project Board in Leeds, a regional initiative aimed at increasing investment into female-led businesses, further underscoring her dedication to levelling the playing field for underrepresented founders.

A Purpose-Driven Leader with Impact at Her Core

At every stage of her career, Linda has brought a clear focus on purposeful leadership and measurable outcomes. Whether she's building a tech platform to improve animal care or backing the next generation of founders through BGF, she remains committed to doing work that drives change.

In summary, Linda Nguyenova’s unique combination of entrepreneurial vision, investment expertise, and social impact leadership makes her one of the most inspiring figures in the UK’s innovation and business scene. She continues to lead with conviction, championing inclusive growth and reshaping the future of both technology and investment in meaningful ways.