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James Baker

Investment Manager at Amadeus Capital Partners

London, England

Overview 

James Baker is an Investor at Amadeus Capital Partners in London, England, with a background in financial analysis and risk management. He has held various roles at Amadeus Capital Partners, including Investment Manager, Associate, and Analyst, showcasing his expertise in strategic thinking and financial reporting. James has a strong foundation in finance and has worked at reputable firms like Deloitte UK and BDO LLP, where he honed his skills in financial audits and commercial awareness. His focus on investing in Series A and seed stage companies in sectors like DeepTech and Web3/Crypto demonstrates his commitment to supporting innovative startups in London.

Work Experience 

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Amadeus Capital Partners

  • 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

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Pancho Datos Limited

  • 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.

Metrix Innovations Limited

  • 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.

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Deloitte UK

  • Audit Manager

    2017 - 2019

  • Audit Assistant Manager

    2015 - 2017

Deloitte Tax is an advisory firm that provides tax preparation and advisory services.

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BDO LLP

  • 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.

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Grant Thornton UK LLP

  • 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.

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