James Stirling

Director, Structured Finance at Metro Bank

📍 United Kingdom🔄 Updated October 2026💼 8 investments📅 7 years investing🗓 Last invested Mar 2024
VC🌍 United Kingdom
8
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1
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7y
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Portfolio

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Private Investor
Mar 2024
We are Give Me Cosmetics. Our mantra is filter-free female confidence, championing real people with real results with our pampering beauty care. Instagram: giveme.cosmetics Facebook: Give Me Cosmetics
Angel Investor
Jul 2022
Pickles is pet care done right. One simple membership for access to the very best vets in practice and online.
Private Investor
Aug 2021
Private Investor
Aug 2019
Condimentum is a grower backed, food ingredients company milling mustard seed from Norfolk, Cambridgeshire and South Lincolnshire, and processing fresh mint from Norfolk farms. Many of our farmers and their families have been producing these crops for generations. We operate from a purpose-built unit, incorporating the latest manufacturing technologies, on the Norwich Food Enterprise Park and produce double superfine mustard flour, together with mint sauce solution, for Colmans - a world renowned brand which has been produced in Norwich since 1814. Our highly skilled team have many years of experience producing quality food ingredients - come and talk to us to find out how we can help your food business.
early stageFood Production
Angel Investor
Mar 2019
Flying Fantastic is a unique aerial fitness school. Established in 2011, we offer innovative circus fitness classes to customers looking to get fit, learn new skills and have fun while they do it. Its growing popularity resulted in the company being recently listed as one of the top 10 alternative fitness trends in the UK.
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2024
Private Investor
Mar 2024
We are Give Me Cosmetics. Our mantra is filter-free female confidence, championing real people with real results with our pampering beauty care. Instagram: giveme.cosmetics Facebook: Give Me Cosmetics
2023
Private Investor
Oct 2023
We offer full and part time places to 42 children from six months to five years. The nursery is an attractive, purpose-built design with three distinct and spacious self contained areas for a smooth and gentle progression throughout your child s time at nursery. There are two large, well equipped outdoor play areas, as well as a dedicated Baby garden, with a combination of safety surfacing, paved playground, and importantly in a city nursery, a lawn and gardening area. Both areas are secure and secluded.
Private Investor
May 2023
Englands Leading Early Years Training Specialists At Eden, we deliver bespoke apprenticeships across the Childcare sector, placing the quality of education at the heart of everything we do. As an Ofsted-rated Good provider, we’re dedicated to offering an outstanding learning experience, helping apprentices flourish and making a positive difference in the lives of the children they support. Why Choose Eden? Eden apprenticeships help develop industry professionals, providing the skills and confidence needed to support your business’s growth. As an Early Years employer, your priority is the children you care for, and you need a team of qualified experts you can trust. Our apprenticeships ensure your team is: • Confident • Qualified • Trustworthy Trusted by Learners and Employers Our 5-star reviews reflect the real difference we’re making: • Apprenticeship Service: 4.0 out of 4.0 • Trustpilot: 4.9 out of 5.0 • Google: 4.9 out of 5.0 • Facebook: 4.9 out of 5.0 Why Partner with Eden? By partnering with Eden, you’ll gain access to over 200 experienced industry experts who guide your apprentices through their learning journey. Our apprenticeships come with enriching features to enhance the overall experience, including: • SENCo Support • The Child’s Developing Mind • Online CPD Our Achievements In recent years, we’ve received several prestigious awards: • Sunday Times Top 100 Best Medium Companies to Work For (2024) • Department for Education’s Expert Apprenticeship Training Provider (2023) • Gold Standard for Leadership in Safeguarding (2024) – awarded by Leaders in Safeguarding, recognizing our dedication to the highest standards of safeguarding practices. Our Vision At Eden, our vision is simple: Helping people to Reach their Potential by developing their knowledge and skills for a brighter future. Start your journey today with Eden! Think Early Years, Think Eden.
2022
Angel Investor
Jul 2022
Pickles is pet care done right. One simple membership for access to the very best vets in practice and online.
2021
Private Investor
Nov 2021
A global leader in home-use beauty technology, bringing together a portfolio of innovative beauty brands: CurrentBody Skin, ZIIP Beauty and Tria Laser.
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