This appointment marks the latest addition to the team led by Jenny Edwards, who joined NatWest as Head of Venture Banking earlier this year. Under her leadership, the team is spearheading efforts to serve the UK’s most ambitious and innovative venture-backed scaleups with tailored financial solutions, strategic expertise and deep ecosystem connectivity.
Andrew brings 18 years of private markets experience, having worked extensively with venture-backed innovation companies and the funds that support them. He joins NatWest from HSBC Innovation Banking, where he was Managing Director, Investor Coverage, overseeing relationships with leading venture and growth investors across the UK and Europe. Prior to this, Andrew held a variety of client-facing roles at SVB in London, spanning Corporate Banking, Funds Banking, and Venture and Growth Banking. He began his career at Lloyds Banking Group, focusing on mid-market corporates.
In his new role, Andrew will work closely with Greg Brown, who was announced as NatWest’s Head of Venture Capital in October, to coordinate the bank’s relationships with venture capital and growth stage investors, helping to bring more of the NatWest platform to the benefit of the funds and their portfolio companies.
Jenny Edwards, Head of NatWest Venture Banking, added: “We’re thrilled to welcome Andrew Hunter to NatWest as Managing Director of Venture Capital Coverage. Andrew joins us at an exciting moment of growth, as we continue to invest in and expand our Venture Banking team. His deep connections and passion for supporting founders and investors align perfectly with our ambition to build a market-leading proposition for the UK innovation economy.”
Andrew Hunter, Managing Director, Venture Capital Coverage, commented: “I’m absolutely delighted to have joined NatWest Venture Banking and am excited to build on the strong momentum already in place alongside Jenny, Greg, Kim and the wider team. The innovation economy is a powerful engine of growth for the UK, and I’ve been hugely impressed by NatWest’s deep commitment to supporting ambitious companies, their venture capital investors and the wider innovation ecosystem. There is an incredible opportunity ahead to continue this focus, and I’m excited to help drive this forward for the benefit of clients.”
This latest appointment is further evidence of NatWest’s commitment to investing in exceptional talent and building a market-leading team dedicated to supporting the UK’s most innovative businesses. The Venture Banking team continues to grow at pace, with an official launch planned for early 2026, marked by a flagship event that will unite investors, customers, and venture capital firms.
As NatWest expands its capabilities, from facilitating access to capital and payment solutions, to providing advanced credit risk assessments and hedging strategies, the bank is reinforcing its position as the partner of choice for the UK’s innovation economy.
