Lauren Sauerland

Associate

Background

Lauren is an Associate at Concept Ventures, where she focuses largely on deal sourcing, as well as partnering with our founders.

Before joining Concept, Lauren studied Experimental Linguistics at UCL, with an interest in how voice assistants like Siri and Alexa learn to process language. She later completed a Master’s in Information Systems at LSE, where her studies centred on AI and data governance. These experiences shaped her deep interest in how humans interact with technology and the systems that underpin it.

ROLE

At Concept, Lauren plays a key role in both investment and founder support.

In 2025, she led a landmark project on the state of pre-seed investing in the UK, helping sharpen the firm’s view of the ecosystem and uncovering various market & founder trends. Alongside her investment work, Lauren focuses on various talent networks - helping Concept’s portfolio companies with everything from sourcing potential hires to designing outbound processes

She describes herself as “chronically online” - a passionate observer of all things internet.

Get to know me

I geek out on...

Formula 1

Favourite food

Probably cheese

Fact about me that surprises people

I'm lactose intolerant

Desert island item?

The Folklore Album

Most Irrational Fear

A national Diet Coke shortage

What would be your super power?

To be in two places at once