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11 people in our graph share verified history with Jasper — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
James FaulknerunlockedJasper: together at Vala🌱 (2018–2026)
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Jasper: together at Playstack
Jasper: together at Arksen
About
Founder of Vala Capital and a serial entrepreneur whose ventures include PlayJam, Playstack and Arksen; he was also an early investor in Hutch. He started Vala to build an entrepreneur-first venture ecosystem focused on positive impact.
Contact· published on Jasper's own website
Board director at Arksen
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Experience
- Vala🌱Chairmancurrent2019 — present
- Vala🌱Chairmancurrent2018 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
- ArksenFounder and CEOcurrent2019 — presentLondon
- PlayWorks Digital LimitedChairmancurrent2018 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
- 10 Percent For the OceanFoundercurrent2018 — present
- PlayJamFounder & Chairmancurrent2012 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
- RevvingBoard Member2021 — 2025Greater London, England, United Kingdom
- PlayFundFounder2017 — 2019London
- PlayStackCo Founder and Executive Chairman2016 — 2019London Area, United Kingdom
- ZapperInvestor2011 — 2013International
- Electra EntertainmentChairman & Investor2008 — 2010
- Optimistic Entertainment PlcChairman2005 — 2007
- Open TVManaging Director, Content and Distribution2001 — 2003
- Static 2358Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)1997 — 2001
- The Fantastic CorporationCo-Founder & Head of Content1996 — 1997Zug, Switzerland
- The Fantastic CorporationCo-Founder & Managing Director, Content1993 — 1997Zug, Switzerland
- Video Technology MarketingHead of Research and Development1992 — 1994London Area, United Kingdom
- Translocation LtdChief Executive Officer (CEO)1987 — 1991London Area, United Kingdom
Skills & more
Digital Media99Mobile Devices54Start-ups78Streaming Media17Product Management24IPTV44Strategic Partnerships51Television99New Media16E-commerce18Video Games30Computer Games10
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EntrepreneurshipVODCloud ComputingMobile ApplicationsStrategyEntertainmentUser ExperienceSocial GamesProduct DevelopmentFrom Jasper's professional profile.
Investments
Investor
PlayWorks
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Colleagues at Vala Capital
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Jasper Smith?
- Founder of Vala Capital and a serial entrepreneur whose ventures include PlayJam, Playstack and Arksen; he was also an early investor in Hutch. He started Vala to build an entrepreneur-first venture ecosystem focused on positive impact.
- Where does Jasper Smith work?
- Jasper Smith is Founder and Director at Vala Capital.
- What companies has Jasper Smith invested in?
- Investments tracked here include PlayWorks.
- Where did Jasper Smith go to school?
- Jasper Smith studied at Henry Moore Studio (Sculpture).
