ABOUT US
We invest in extraordinary under-represented founders creating profitable businesses which make the world a better place
Meet the team
jem, DARING CAPITAL Founder
Hi, I’m Jem, the Founder of Daring Capital.
Prior to this, I was the founder & CEO of The Bike Project: they provide bikes to refugees across England. I scaled that to £2.5m ARR and won several awards including social entrepreneur of the year and the EU social innovation prize.
We raised social investment at The Bike Project and I also sit on the social investment committees of two large charitable trusts.
CLAIRE, Business Support Manager
Hi, I’m Claire, I work behind the scenes at Daring Capital. My background lies in HR and Admin, with past experience across a wide range of industries.
I’m a strong advocate for giving back to the community and provide admin support to local charities in my spare time.
AMIR, Fractional Investment Director
Hi, I’m Amir. I currently work in the impact investment sector at Macmillan Cancer Services where I am working on its impact investing pilot programme. Before this I spent 3 years at Big Society Capital and have held impact investment roles at Comic Relief and CAF Venturesome.
I also sit on several boards as an NED or a trustee for a range of organisations.
Lauren Gupta, DEAL MANAGER
My name is Lauren and I am supporting the deal flow process at Daring.
My background is in Education and Employability. I have an MBA from Esade Business School and am Trustee of an environmental grant-making organisation.
I am excited to bring these different perspectives to the role and supporting organisations that can really make a difference to people's lives.
our advisory group
Our wonderful group of advisors help source, analyse, and present investment opportunities to the syndicate
Gabby Jahanshahi-Edlin, Advisor
Creative consultant and Founder and former CEO of Bloody Good Period and Bloody Good Employers.
Andrew Jacobs, Advisor
Exited Entrepreneur - successfully scaled and exited his business. Now is an investor and mentor for CEOs.
Sharla Jaye Duncan, Advisor
Serial Entrepreneur and Founder of two successful social enterprises, Team Up, and The Intrapreneurs Club.
James Curtis, Advisor
Business planning consultant specialising in building financial models for organisations with radical ideas.
Mike Francies, Advisor
Managing Partner of the London office of Weil and is considered one of the foremost corporate lawyers in Europe.
Mathu Jeyaloganathan, Advisor
Head of Investments at Unltd; experienced impact investor and co-founder of Growth Impact Fund.
Sarah Fahy, Advisor
Social Impact Consultant and former COO of two education and criminal justice social enterprises.
Previous corporate HR Professional.
Jonathan Simmons, Advisor
Successful entrepreneur who has worked with over 100 of the UK’s leading charities and purpose driven businesses.
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