ETFS Capital
Martyn James is a seasoned professional in the finance and legal sectors, currently serving as Managing Partner at ETFS Capital, a venture capital firm focused on early-stage European fintech businesses since April 2018. In addition to this role, Martyn holds several non-executive director positions at Cognitive Credit and BITA, established in May 2024 and November 2021 respectively, as well as previous non-executive directorship at ULTUMUS from February 2017 to June 2020. Prior to these roles, Martyn was General Counsel and Director of Legal at ETF Securities by WisdomTree from December 2011 to April 2018 and began a legal career at Travers Smith as an Associate and Trainee Solicitor from March 2006 to December 2011. Martyn holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Durham University and a LPC from Nottingham School of Law.
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ETFS Capital
Founded in 2018, ETFS Capital is a London-based venture capital firm investing in early-stage European fintech businesses. ETFS Capital’s mission is to partner with extraordinary founders who are seeking to disrupt their industry. The team is formed of fintech industry veterans, who have developed deep industry knowledge and a genuine philosophy around partnering with founders. With a history in the investment management and capital markets space in particular, ETFS Capital leverages its networks and experience to provide lasting value that supports long-term relationships. Our preference is to play a lead role at the series A stage. That said, we are equally comfortable both co-leading or participating in rounds. We will only invest into a small number of companies each year ensuring that we are able to actively support founders post investment. If you are on a mission to transform the status quo in financial services, you’ve come to the right place. Come and join our community of like-minded founders.