Chris James
Meet Chris
Investor
Monaco
Chris James is the Managing Partner at Quadri Ventures, a venture capital firm investing in exceptional founders advancing enterprise innovation through SaaS and AI. With a background in M&A, private equity, and operational leadership, Chris previously built and exited mining ventures valued over $700M. He holds an Executive MBA with Distinction from London Business School and is a passionate advocate for wildlife conservation through partnerships with WWF and FPA2.
Areas of activity:
Reforestation / Rewilding
About:
Chris James is an experienced investor, operator, and venture capital leader, currently serving as Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Quadri Ventures. At Quadri, he backs ambitious founders building the next generation of enterprise SaaS and AI companies, with recent investments spanning developer productivity, workplace access, voice moderation, sports streaming, and AI-powered audio infrastructure.
Chris brings a unique perspective to venture capital, shaped by over a decade in private equity, M&A, and company-building. He previously co-founded and led Lynx Resources, raising $200M in private equity to acquire and grow the company into a $400M+ exit. He also co-founded Tara Resources, scaling it to a $300M+ valuation through project development and EU-compliant environmental and social impact assessments.
Before becoming an operator, Chris was a senior executive at Nyrstar, leading global M&A and corporate strategy, completing over $1B in acquisitions and playing a key role during its €2B IPO on Euronext.
Chris holds an Executive MBA (Distinction) from London Business School and dual degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Science (Astrophysics and Mathematics) from Monash University.
A strong believer in using business as a force for good, Chris is also deeply committed to wildlife conservation, supporting organizations like WWF and FPA2 in Monaco. He is known for his hands-on support of mission-driven founders, and his strategic guidance at the intersection of capital, technology, and positive impact.
Involvement:
Quadri Ventures
Quadri Ventures is a venture capital firm investing in enterprise software companies accross the US and Europe