Management Team

James began life at Quintus Group in London before being posted to Hong Kong to set up and run a new office. Having successfully achieved this, he left to set up his own sponsorship company, Network Events, working with clients such as the Rolling Stones, the ATP and Pavarotti in Asia. He sold this company in 2001 and teamed up with Simon McGivern and since then has set up and exited several businesses including: Handpicked Collection; Litebulb; Power Station Studios – purchased out of administration and sold within 18 months; Silver Bullet Data – co-founder and oversaw its’ IPO 2 years after start-up.

Alex is a specialist in establishing alternative investment funds and investment strategies. He has been in the private equity industry both in the UK and USA for 30 years during which time he has acted as a principal investor; manager and sponsor of private equity and venture capital management teams and adviser to high net worth families on their private equity investment strategies and targets. Alex is also an active investor in small, growth-oriented private and public companies. Alex managed the venture capital and private equity fund investment portfolio for Hambros plc, prior to its sale to Société Générale. He is Chairman of AIM-listed Judges Scientific plc; Falanx Group plc, OTAQ plc, and Octopus Apollo VCT plc. Alex is also Chairman of IWP Holdings Ltd, a wealth planning and advisory group; and a NED of Whitley Asset Management Ltd.

Theo has facilitated substantial investment into growth companies across a broad range of sectors for several years through an extensive network of investor relationships across family offices, institutions and private investors. Prior to that, Theo spent several years working for a large US Investment Manager as an Analyst within the Portfolio Evaluation Group. Theo joined Oberon in 2019 and in that time has worked on several oversubscribed fundraises including Silverbullet, WithU and 4global.

Simon trained in fund management and research at Panmure Gordon Asset Management, working in the wealth management division on private clients, charities and family offices. He left the City in 2002, teamed up with James Phillips, and since then has set up and exited several businesses including: Handpicked Collection – set up and exited via trade sale to News Corp; Litebulb – set up, floated on AIM, grew to 150 staff and £25m in sales before leaving in 2015; Cleeve Capital (now Big Blu Broadband) – founder director and oversaw its’ IPO in 2014; Silver Bullet Data Services – co-founder and oversaw its’ IPO 2 years after start-up.

Gemma was previously head of investment strategy at Brooks Macdonald Group plc, having started her career at Goldman Sachs and GAM Holding AG. In 2015, Gemma founded Moola Systems Limited and was CEO of the company until November 2019, (it was acquired by a FTSE 250 insurer Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group in July 2018). She pioneered new technology in financial services (fintech) and went on to launch a digital media business for News UK. Since 2020, Gemma has been a non-executive director for several companies. She is also a business expert on ITV’s Good Morning Britain, was a boardroom adviser to Arnold Schwarzenegger on The Apprentice as well as an advisor to the UK Government on its 10-year strategy to improve the nation’s financial wellbeing.

Worcester joined the fundraising team at the start of 2022, focusing on working with our handpicked early-stage tech companies, planning and structuring capital raises. He focuses on fundraising and supporting our portfolio companies to secure investment through Institutions and his network of private investors. Worcester secured First Class Honours in Mechanical Engineering from Oxford Brookes University and is currently studying for his Investment Advice Diploma (CISI).

Max joined Oberon in November 2021 after achieving a Distinction in his MSc at Bayes Business School (formerly Cass). He works in the Investor Relations team, managing an extensive network of institutional and private clients and helps to facilitate investment into Oberon’s portfolio businesses. He is currently studying for his Investment Advice Diploma (CISI).

Pippa joined Oberon in August 2022 after studying Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Exeter University. Pippa Is part of the Private Ventures team focusing on Operations and Investor Relations whilst studying for her CISI exam.