Jenny Edwards

Head of Venture Banking NatWest

Jenny Edwards is the Head of NatWest Venture Banking, responsible for leading the bank’s strategy to accelerate support for the UK’s most innovative and fast‑scaling businesses. With over a decade of experience at J.P. Morgan, Jenny brings deep expertise in building and scaling sector‑focused banking propositions, particularly across healthcare, life sciences, and technology. 

Joining NatWest after successfully developing and leading J.P. Morgan’s healthcare and life sciences business across the Western United States, Jenny supported clients ranging from early‑stage start-ups to IPO‑ready companies, providing comprehensive cash management and funding solutions tailored to their growth trajectories. 

At NatWest, Jenny plays a central role in advancing the bank’s commitment to the UK’s Innovation Economy, a strategic focus area comprising sectors such as fintech, life sciences, and other technology‑driven fields. She leads a future‑focused team dedicated to supporting businesses that have raised institutional investment, offering tailored banking solutions for companies and venture capital firms while strengthening NatWest’s ecosystem-wide support. 

Jenny works closely with NatWest’s Accelerators, Innovation & Partnerships teams, and Coutts to ensure founders and high-growth firms receive fully integrated support throughout their journey, from ideation and investment to scaling and exit planning