JC

James C. Murray

Partner at ExSight Ventures

New York, New York

Work Experience

  • Partner

    2014

    ExSight Ventures is a healthcare focused venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments in innovative ophthalmic diagnostic and treatment solutions.

  • Board Member

    2012

    Board Member at this IP communications firm specializing in managed services for voice and data networks.

2012 - 2015

  • Investor

    2012 - 2015

    Investor in this Ed-tech company.

  • Co-General Counsel and Head of Strategic Initiatives

    2007 - 2014

    James began his career as a trader with a New York hedge fund and registered investment advisor. During his tenure as a junior trader and then Head of Equity Trading he saw the firm's assets grow from $30 million in AUM to nearly $1 billion across various strategies. During that period of rapid growth, James implemented programs to manage the trading processes and compliance infrastructure while contributing to the firm's trading and hedging strategies. He worked closely with several portfolio companies and gained board experience. While he was Head of Strategic Initiatives and General Counsel he worked on cross-border litigation efforts, predominantly in the PRC. In this role he focused his efforts on short term and long term strategy ranging from portfolio management issues to researching and developing new product offerings with a focus on venture capital investments.

2013 - 2014

  • Board Member

    2013 - 2014

    Board Member at this mobile / social contests company.