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.
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
Education
- London Business SchoolExecutive MBA (Distinction)2008 — 2010
- Monash UniversityBachelor of Engineering (Mechanical, Honours)1996 — 2001
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.
Same school
Also attended London Business School451
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 University89
John DysonInvestment Principal at Starfish VenturesDallies LimInvestor Relations Associate at Burda Principal InvestmentsBarry BrottCo-founder at Square Peg CapitalJustin LibermanCo-founder at Square Peg CapitalMatt LinklaterInvestor Relations Manager at Square Peg CapitalRohan GrayPartner & Co-Head VC at Artesian
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Shared employers
Also worked at Quadri4
Also worked at Corgi10
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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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