James Baker

Investment Manager

2024 - Current

Investing in Seed & Series A deeptech founders revolutionising global industries and building multi-£B companies. We invest in hardware and software, leading rounds across NextGen Computing, Applied AI, Cybersecurity, Novel Materials, Spacetech, Medtech, TechBio, and SynBio.

Associate

2021 - 2024

Investing in Deeptech Series B+ in Europe and late-stage secondaries globally.

Analyst

2019 - 2021

Owner

2017

Cassago Imports has been set up to import and distribute Tequila Pancho Datos, a range of premium tequilas from El Arsenal, Mexico. Our tequilas are perfectly balanced for sipping neat or in your favourite cocktail.

Owner

2018 - 2022

Metrix Innovations produces recycled rubber products for its customers. Our core focus is on bringing premium and affordable gym flooring solutions to customers in the UK. We source and manufacture our products in the UK, offering our customers a high quality solution with better lead times, lower minimum order requirements, and a more personal service.

Audit Manager

2017 - 2019

Audit Assistant Manager

2015 - 2017

Trainee Business Adviser

2013 - 2015

I advised clients, corporate and public, on a variety of issues within their businesses. Working to deadlines, tailored work is performed to meet the needs of the each client. Day to day work included: analysing latest financial data for company health and risk environment; recommending improvements to clients systems; planning and performing work based on risk analyses; ensuring the adequate controls within the business; evaluating data and evidence for errors or misstatements; assessing impacts of misstatements or errors; liaising with clients. I managed a varied client list in London and the East of England. Experience in: Asset Management, Telecommunications, FMCG, Construction, and Logistics.

Corporate Finance - Lead Advisory Summer Placement

2012 - 2012

Spent 2 weeks in the Corporate Finance Lead Advisory department developing knowledge on M&A's, IPO's, MBO's, etc. I aided colleagues with sector and target research, creating information memoranda, and pitch preparation.