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James Foster

Investor

Investor at Accelerated Digital Ventures

London

About

James Foster is a Finance Director at Ward Hadaway with experience in senior finance roles and venture capital investing. He works with technology companies across various stages, focusing on financial strategy and operations.

Experience

  1. Ward HadawayFinance Directorcurrent2025 — presentNewcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
  2. Legal & General CapitalFinance Director, Legal & General Growth Partners2024 — 2025
  3. Legal & General CapitalHead of Finance, Legal & General Growth Partners2022 — 2024
  4. ADVHead of Finance2020 — 2022
  5. ADVTransaction and Investment Lead2017 — 2020United Kingdom
  6. ADVInvestment Lead2016 — 2017
  7. Northstar Ventures UKInvestment Manager2015 — 2017Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
  8. Northstar Ventures UKFinance Manager2014 — 2015Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
  9. SageInsight Analyst2013 — 2014Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
  10. SageManagement Accountant2012 — 2013Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
  11. University of LeedsHR Project Assistant2009 — 2011

Skills & more

Microsoft Excel2SAP1Management3Business Analysis6Analysis5Project Management1Analytical Skills2Start-ups1Team Leadership1Teamwork1Process Improvement

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Colleagues at Accelerated Digital Ventures

David Fogel
Investor at Alma Angels
Keith Teare
Managing Partner at Accelerated Digital Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Who is James Foster?
James Foster is a Finance Director at Ward Hadaway with experience in senior finance roles and venture capital investing. He works with technology companies across various stages, focusing on financial strategy and operations.
Where does James Foster work?
James Foster is Investor at Accelerated Digital Ventures.
Where did James Foster go to school?
James Foster studied at The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (Accounting and Finance); Northumbria University (Transportation Design, Industrial and Product Design).

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Shared employers

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