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James Benfield

Investor

Partner at Baird Capital

London

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

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About

James Benfield is a Partner at Baird Capital, where he leads the firm's Industrial Technology and Sustainability investment strategy, focusing on mid-market private equity investments.

Contact· self-published, not guessed

Experience

  1. Baird CapitalPartnercurrent2002 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
  2. Rapid Energy LtdNon-Executive Directorcurrent2026 — present
  3. Subsea Technology & RentalsNon-Executive Director2022 — 2024Great Yarmouth, England, United Kingdom
  4. eCube Solutions LtdNon-Executive Director2020 — 2024
  5. CAV Ice ProtectionNon-Executive Director2017 — 2023
  6. Collingwood LightingNon-Executive Director2018 — 2021Sywell
  7. Clearwater TechnologyNon-Executive Director2015 — 2019Camberley
  8. Watkins Hire LtdNon-Executive Director2013 — 2016
  9. SGX Sensortech LtdNon-Executive Director2012 — 2016High Wycombe
  10. Gabbro Precision LtdNon-Executive Director2007 — 2012Sheffield
  11. Paddock Fabrications LimitedNon-Executive Director2006 — 2010Birmingham, United Kingdom
  12. Pi CapitalInvestment Manager2000 — 2002
  13. PricewaterhouseCoopersSenior Associate1997 — 2000
  14. Taylor Woodrow ManagementSite Engineer1995 — 1997Heathrow Express Project

Skills & more

Industrial SectorGrowth InvestingPrivate EquityInvestmentsManagement Buyouts

Languages English

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Investments

Investor

eCube SolutionsRapid EnergyWatkins Hire

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Frequently asked questions

Who is James Benfield?
James Benfield is a Partner at Baird Capital, where he leads the firm's Industrial Technology and Sustainability investment strategy, focusing on mid-market private equity investments.
Where does James Benfield work?
James Benfield is Partner at Baird Capital.
What check size does James Benfield write?
James Benfield typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
What companies has James Benfield invested in?
Investments tracked here include eCube Solutions, Rapid Energy, Watkins Hire.
Where did James Benfield go to school?
James Benfield studied at University of Leeds (B.Eng Hons, Civil Engineering and International Management); Harry Carlton School.

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