JB

James Baker

Investor at Amadeus Capital Partners

London, England

Investor
VC

Invests in

Stages:

Series A
Seed

  • Min Investment:

    $340,000.00

  • Max Investment:

    $40,000,000.00

  • Target Investment:

    $20,000,000.00

Skills

Teamwork
Time Management
Microsoft Office
French
Team Leadership
Public Speaking
Commercial Awareness
Customer Service
Financial Analysis
Financial Accounting
Financial Risk
Financial Audits
Strategic Thinking
Financial Reporting
Microsoft Excel
Organizing
Creative Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Attention To Detail
Communication Written

Education

Work Experience

Amadeus Capital Partners

2019

  • Investment Manager

    2024

    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

Pancho Datos Limited

2017

  • 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

2018 - 2022

  • 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.

Deloitte UK

2015 - 2019

  • Audit Manager

    2017 - 2019

  • Audit Assistant Manager

    2015 - 2017

BDO LLP

2013 - 2015

  • 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.

Grant Thornton UK LLP

2012 - 2012

  • 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.