James Roycroft-Davis

James Roycroft-Davis is a founder, investor, and community builder based in London, England.1 He is currently involved in several ventures:

1. Head of Early Stage at Founders Capital
2. Co-founder of Baseline, a platform providing tools and services for the bipolar community
3. Founder of Building Companies, Europe's fastest-growing network of niche communities for founders and operators1

James has been building startups, podcasts, communities, and creating content for the past 7 years.1 He invests in about 5 companies per year as an angel investor.12 In 2023, he was diagnosed with Type 2 Bipolar Disorder, which led him to start Baseline.1

James has a background in entrepreneurship, having co-founded his first company with his mother, which is now generating several million in revenue.2 He later founded Luna, a pet tech business, which he successfully exited.4

His experiences as a founder have been challenging, including struggles with mental health. James has been open about his journey, sharing that he attempted suicide twice before being diagnosed with bipolar disorder.3 He now uses his experiences to help other founders and raise awareness about mental health in entrepreneurship.23

James is also known for his insights on startup funding and growth. He advocates for founders to carefully consider whether they need venture capital funding and encourages exploring alternative paths such as bootstrapping or angel investment.2