Newton Venture Program
James Spencer is an accomplished legal professional with significant experience in corporate law and venture capital. Currently, James serves as the Head of Legal at Crane Venture Partners and is also a Newton Scholar at the Newton Venture Program, which aims to promote diversity in the venture investing community. Previously, James held the position of Head of Legal - Ventures at NJF Capital and worked as a Managing Associate and Associate in the Corporate department at Mishcon de Reya LLP. Additional experience includes a role as Legal Counsel (Secondee) at Woodford Investment Management and training at Pinsent Masons LLP. James's foundational legal education includes a GDL/LPC from BPP Law School and a degree in Medieval & Modern History from the University of Birmingham.
Newton Venture Program
Newton Venture Program helps you make sense of the venture capital world with a mission to level the playing field for people from typically overlooked and underestimated backgrounds - ensuring that the next generation of investors represent the world we live in 🌍 Launched in 2020, we are a joint venture between LocalGlobe VC and London Business School, with founding partner HSBC Innovation Banking. We combine the best of executive education with insights from the most experienced practitioners across venture. Our robust training programs ensuring that everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive in venture capital to create a more accessible and diverse ecosystem.