Our Team

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James Whitfield

Managing Partner & CEO
James has over 18 years of experience in venture capital and private equity. Previously led growth investments at Balderton Capital and served as VP of Strategy at a FTSE 250 technology firm. Cambridge MBA graduate with a passion for deep tech innovation.
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Olivia Chen

Partner, Investments
Olivia brings 12 years of investment banking and venture capital experience, specialising in SaaS and fintech. Former Associate Director at Goldman Sachs. She holds a degree in Economics from LSE and leads deal sourcing across Europe and Asia.
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Daniel Okafor

Partner, Operations
Daniel is a serial entrepreneur who founded and exited two technology startups before joining Cosmic Ventures. He oversees portfolio operations, helping founders scale their businesses efficiently. MBA from Oxford Saïd Business School.
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Sophie Laurent

Head of Legal & Compliance
Sophie is a qualified solicitor with 10 years of experience in corporate law and venture finance. Previously at Clifford Chance, she manages all legal structuring, due diligence, and regulatory compliance across the portfolio.
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Marcus Webb

Principal, Technology
Marcus is a former CTO with deep expertise in AI, cloud architecture, and cybersecurity. He leads technical due diligence for all investments and provides hands-on support to portfolio companies on engineering and product strategy.
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Aisha Patel

Vice President, Growth
Aisha specialises in go-to-market strategy and growth operations. With 8 years at top-tier startups including Revolut and Monzo, she helps portfolio companies accelerate customer acquisition and revenue growth. Imperial College London graduate.
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Thomas Eriksson

Analyst
Thomas supports deal flow analysis, market research, and financial modelling across all sectors. He joined Cosmic Ventures from PwC's Transaction Services team and holds a BSc in Finance from Warwick Business School.