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254 people in our graph share verified history with Chris — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Asanka JayasuriyaunlockedChris: together at Allstacks (2024–2026)
×3Chris: together at London Business School
Chris: together at Corgi
×2Chris: together at Trase
About
Chris James is Managing Partner at Quadri, a venture capital firm investing in enterprise AI, physical AI, and AI infrastructure companies across the US and Europe. Previously, he co-founded and led two industrial companies as CEO, with one exit valued at $400M and another reaching a valuation exceeding $300M. He spent fifteen years at a global industrial company in roles spanning operations, commercial strategy, and M&A, where he oversaw more than $1B in acquisitions.
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Experience
- QuadriManaging Partnercurrent2023 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
- CorgiInvestor (Series A, B, B1)current2025 — present
- TraseInvestor (Seed)current2026 — present
- Pickle Robot CompanyInvestor (Series B)current2025 — present
- emma ❘ Cloud Management PlatformInvestorcurrent2025 — present
- SwiftConnectInvestor (Series A, B)current2023 — present
- AllstacksInvestor (Series A)current2024 — present
- AudioStackInvestor (Pre-Series A, Series A)current2023 — present
- TENDERDInvestor (Series A)current2024 — present
- ThemisInvestor (Pre-Series A)current2025 — present
- Summit CapitalFounder and Directorcurrent2023 — present
- Tara ResourcesCo-Founder and Chairmancurrent2018 — presentZurich, Switzerland
- Lynx ResourcesCo-Founder and CEO2015 — 2017Zürich Area, Switzerland
- Ironbark Zinc LimitedNon Executive Director2013 — 2015
- NyrstarGeneral Manager, Corporate Development and Commercial Strategy2010 — 2015Zürich Area, Switzerland
- NyrstarHead of Office of CEO and Group Manager, Investor Relations2007 — 2010London Area, United Kingdom
- Zinifex LimitedGroup Manager, Business Improvement2003 — 2007Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- BHPManager, Business Improvement2002Western Australia, Australia
Skills & more
Strategy50Management21Leadership7Mergers & Acquisitions54Business Process Improvement26Business Strategy12Financial Modeling16Private EquityEnvironmental Impact AssessmentStartupsValuation10Renewable Energy
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Executive ManagementInvestor RelationsProject FinanceMiningMergersCorporate FinanceChange ManagementProcess ImprovementFrom Chris's professional profile.
Colleagues at Quadri Ventures
Andreas Hadjitofi
Associate at Quadri Ventures
Andrew Drylie
Principal at Quadri Ventures
Edgar Reijtenbagh
Partner at Quadri Ventures
Jacco Reijtenbagh
Partner at Quadri Ventures
Michael Kilberry
Chief Product and Technology Officer at Red Cell Incubation
Sarah Hillen
General Counsel at Quadri Ventures
Scott Law
Head of Ventures at Quadri Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Chris James?
- Chris James is Managing Partner at Quadri, a venture capital firm investing in enterprise AI, physical AI, and AI infrastructure companies across the US and Europe. Previously, he co-founded and led two industrial companies as CEO, with one exit valued at $400M and another reaching a valuation exceeding $300M. He spent fifteen years at a global industrial company in roles spanning operations, commercial strategy, and M&A, where he oversaw more than $1B in acquisitions.
- Where does Chris James work?
- Chris James is Managing Partner at Quadri Ventures.
- Where did Chris James go to school?
- Chris James studied at London Business School (Executive MBA (Distinction)); Monash University (Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical, Honours)).
Same school
Also attended London Business School906
Patrick ClaessenPartner at Cottonwood Technology FundDominic JacquessonInvestor at Index VenturesSandra SchwarzerInvestor at Index VenturesMatt CherianVenture Partner at Monta Vista CapitalAkshat GoenkaInvestor at Moonfire VenturesGiuseppe IademarcoHead of Global Partnership at P101 Ventures
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Also attended Monash University257
John DysonInvestment Principal at Starfish VenturesDallies LimInvestor Relations Associate at Burda Principal InvestmentsVania Yobeli MeghanDirector, Investment Support at Vertex Ventures Sea Management Pte. Ltd.Clarissa KartikaAssociate, Investment at Vertex Ventures Sea Management Pte. Ltd.Barry BrottCo-founder at Square Peg CapitalJustin LibermanCo-founder at Square Peg Capital
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Shared employers
Also worked at Quadri5
Also worked at Corgi20
Alexander WortmannPartner at TCVJenny XiaoPartner at Leonis CapitalAndrew DryliePrincipal at Quadri VenturesKanyi MaqubelaManaging Partner at Kindred VenturesAlex BangashManaging Director and General Partner at Transpose Platform ManagementAlex RenFounding Partner at Fellows
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