Flashpoint Venture Capital
Yoma James is a seasoned entrepreneur and executive with extensive experience in operational management and venture capital investment. As Co-Founder and COO of Vendoir since November 2020, Yoma focuses on measuring operational effectiveness and developing growth strategies. Yoma also serves as a Venture Scout for Flashpoint Venture Capital, scouting early-stage B2B SaaS startups and tech talent in Europe and the US. Additionally, Yoma is an Advisory Board Member of Marketplace Risk, nurturing risk management education for startups, and a Generator Board Member at the University of Greenwich, promoting entrepreneurship among students. As Co-Founder and Director of City Vybez, Yoma innovates the party scene with unique events. Previous roles include Co-Founder of TROPHME LIMITED and Compliance Officer at Lycatel. Yoma holds an MA in International Business and a BA in Small Business Administration/Management from the University of Greenwich, along with a certificate in Venture Finance from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.
Flashpoint Venture Capital
Flashpoint is an international investment group с. US$500m AuM with a focus on Western Tech Companies founded by expats from Emerging Europe & Israel. Flashpoint manages six venture funds: four VC funds, a Venture Debt Fund, and a Secondary Fund. Investors in Flashpoint’s funds include more than 120 major family offices and HNWIs. The companyhas offices in New York, London, Tel-Aviv, Budapest, Warsaw, Riga, and Nicosia. The funds have made investments in over 50 companies including names such as Guesty, Chili Piper, and Office RnD. Flashpoint has completed eleven exits, including the sale of its stakes in Shazam (to Apple) and Chess.com (to PokerStars founders and General Atlantic).