James Crowley

Fractional CTO | Deep tech for Sustainability & Impact | Humanitarian | Venture Partner

James Crowley is a prominent figure in the tech industry, known for his roles as a founder, fractional CTO, and angel investor focusing on deep tech.

With a background in Computer Science from the University of Oxford, James has a track record of building software products and leading high-performing teams in complex and regulated sectors such as energy, agriculture, finance, and health.

He is currently a venture partner at Satgana, where he supports pre-seed climate investments in Europe and Africa.

James co-founded FundApps, a regulatory compliance service overseeing US$17 trillion in assets for top financial institutions, eventually exiting to private equity.

Additionally, he contributes to Boxtribute, an open-source logistics platform aiding in the distribution of millions of aid items across multiple countries.

Demonstrating a commitment to humanitarian causes, James has volunteered in various regions, collaborating with UN agencies and NGOs to bolster humanitarian responses.

His diverse portfolio includes ventures beyond fintech, such as a contextual advertising platform and involvement with the UK's largest software developer community.

Throughout his career, James has held various advisory, consultancy, and leadership positions in notable organizations like Oxford Heartbeat, Creative Destruction Lab, Atomitz, Boxwise, and many others.