About
James Herbert is the founder of Gunhill Infrastructure, an AI infrastructure investment business that acquires and deploys data-centre grade GPU infrastructure for professional and sophisticated investors. He previously led J.P. Morgan's Tech Disruptors Vertical in the UK and founded Hastee, a fintech company in the Earned Wage Access category, where he served as CEO. Herbert also founded Brightsparks, a hospitality and events staffing business, and continues to serve on its group board.
Founder at Hastee
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Experience
- Gunhill InfrastructureFoundercurrent2026 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
- Brightsparks.Foundercurrent2003 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
- Brightsparks.Chairman2018 — 2025London Area, United Kingdom
- Brightsparks.Chief Executive Officer2003 — 2018Greater London, England, United Kingdom
- Various StartupsAngel Investor | Startup & Growth Advisor | NEDcurrent2008 — present
- Founders PledgePledgercurrent2019 — present
- J.P. MorganExecutive Director, Head of UK Tech Disruptors Vertical2023Greater London, England, United Kingdom
- HasteeFounder2017 — 2022Greater London, England, United Kingdom
- HasteeChief Strategy Officer (CSO)2021Greater London, England, United Kingdom
- HasteeChief Executive Officer2017 — 2021London, United Kingdom
- J.P. MorganInvestment Banking Analyst2004Greater London, England, United Kingdom
- Anton Private CapitalAnalyst2003London Area, United Kingdom
Skills & more
Artificial Intelligence (AI)InfrastructureData Center InfrastructurePhilanthropyBankingBusiness Relationship ManagementPrivate EquityVenture BuildingBoard of DirectorsFinTechTechnologyFinance
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is James Herbert?
- James Herbert is the founder of Gunhill Infrastructure, an AI infrastructure investment business that acquires and deploys data-centre grade GPU infrastructure for professional and sophisticated investors. He previously led J.P. Morgan's Tech Disruptors Vertical in the UK and founded Hastee, a fintech company in the Earned Wage Access category, where he served as CEO. Herbert also founded Brightsparks, a hospitality and events staffing business, and continues to serve on its group board.
- Where does James Herbert work?
- James Herbert is Founder of Hastee.
- What companies did James Herbert found?
- James Herbert founded Hastee.
- Where did James Herbert go to school?
- James Herbert studied at Durham University (2.1, Economics); Nottingham High School.
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