James Codling

Managing Partner

2021

Volution is on a mission to build world class venture-backed technology businesses that will redefine productivity. Volution is a UK-based VC firm that backs companies tackling the productivity challenge in capital markets and enterprise solutions - leveraging emerging transformational technologies including AI, Machine Learning and Blockchain. We make initial investments post-Series A, in companies that need additional runway to reach Series B or Series C. Our team of experienced investors, former operators and tech founders provides ambitious entrepreneurs with the capital, as well as the operational support and expertise to accelerate their growth to Series B and beyond. Our innovative Portfolio Carry Scheme aligns our investments with our values, incentivising CEOs to deliver best practice across Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) pillars and encouraging responsible and sustainable growth across our portfolio. We have invested in some of the UK’s most exciting SaaS and Fintech companies including Zopa, Cognism, Signal AI, Flagstone and Wrisk. If you’d like to get to know us better, please follow our LinkedIn page and get in touch with a member of our team.

Director

2009

Founder and owner of Carmelita, our family owned vineyard in the Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina. At the foot of the Andes, 1,100m above sea level, the high altitude, fertile soil and cool, dry climate provide ideal conditions for growing our award winning, superior wines. We are dedicated to producing limited quantities of exceptional quality wine which we import directly to the UK. You can find our wines in a number of selected independent wine merchants and restaurants including leading London restaurant Vinoteca (https://www.vinoteca.co.uk). Our wines have won the following awards: - Carmelita Malbec 2019: Decanter 92 Points (Silver) - Carmelita Malbec 2013: IWSC Gold, IWC Silver, Decanter 89 Points - Carmelita Malbec 2012: IWSC Silver Outstanding, IWC Bronze, Decanter Commended - Carmelita Malbec 2011: IWSC Silver - Carmelita Malbec 2010: IWSC Bronze - Carmelita Cabernet Franc 2019: IWC Silver, Decanter 91 Points (Silver) - Carmelita Cabernet Franc 2013: IWC Commended, Decanter Commended - Carmelita Cabernet Franc 2012: IWSC Gold, IWC Bronze - Carmelita Vista Malbec 2015: IWC Bronze, Decanter Silver (90 points) - Carmelita Vista Malbec 2014: IWSC Bronze, Decanter Commended - Carmelita Vista Malbec 2013: IWC Commended - Carmelita Vista Malbec 2012: Decanter Bronze (85 - 89 points) - Carmelita Vista Malbec 2012: IWC Bronze

Non Executive Director

2024

Non Executive Director

2023

Non Executive Director

2019

Managing Director and Head of Investment

2019

VentureFounders is one of the UK's leading Venture Capital firms, investing in post Series A, B2B and B2B2C scale-up technology businesses. Through a combination of managed funds and co-investments, we have made investments into some of the UK's leading SaaS and FinTech success stories including Zopa, Cognism, Signal-AI, Habito, DueDil, Perkbox, Farewill, Flagstone, Hopster, Brightpearl, Hiring-Hub, RotaGeek and DeadHappy. With a solid foundation in financial services expertise, the VentureFounders team is comprised of FCA approved, highly skilled investment professionals with extensive private equity, investment management and business growth experience. If you’re looking for details of our latest fund or are a business seeking investment visit our site (https://venturefounders.co.uk) and see what we can help you achieve.

Co-Founder & Managing Director

2013 - 2019

Advisory Board Member

2023

Non Executive Director

2023 - 2024

Non Executive Director

2023 - 2023

Non Executive Director

2017 - 2022