JF
James Fitzgerald
Founding Partner at Valar Ventures LLC
New York, New York
Overview
James Fitzgerald is a Partner at Valar Ventures in New York, specializing in venture capital, private equity, and hedge funds. With a background in law and experience at top firms, he has successfully invested in companies like Heropay.eu and MAJORITY, contributing to their growth and success in various funding rounds.
Having held key roles at Thiel Capital LLC and Clarium Capital Management, James has a proven track record in identifying and supporting promising startups, making impactful investments in sectors like Consumer Internet and Enterprise. His expertise in seed, Series A, and Series B funding stages has been instrumental in the growth of companies like Monite and Abbey Cross.
Work Experience
Founding Partner
2010 - Current
Valar Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in technology companies.
Chief Operating Officer
2008 - 2013
Thiel Capital focuses on investments in various industries such as artificial intelligence, drones, and healthcare.
General Counsel
2008 - 2012
Clarium Capital is a hedge fund that specializes in early stage ventures.
Associate
2001 - 2008
Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Finance
Line Worker
1990 - 1990
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