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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

    In the arena, frying stuff

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