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James Browne

Head of Digital Product at SMARTSTEP®

📍 Whitnash, England, United Kingdom🔄 Updated November 2026💼 2 investments📅 17 years investing🗓 Last invested Jan 2013𝕏 @upgrade_to_unlock
Operator-angel🌍 United Kingdom
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Shareholder
Jan 2013
HydroGuard was conceived to tackle the problem of flooding head on and to provide, for the first time, a flood defence device that can be used wide scale, regardless of the type of door. HydroGuard is the world’s first affordable flood defence product which will fit to any door and protect your home from rising flood water. The groundbreaking device creates a sealed barrier across your door and will allow you to say goodbye to sandbags which for too long have provided inadequate defence against water damage.
early stageManufacturing
Shareholder
Jan 2009
Incorporated in 2010 to commercialise intellectual property with an identified market demand for a new range of marine craft that make the underwater world more accessible; multidimensional technology resulting in a uniquely positioned premium product with a strong brand and outstanding USP. The business is focussed on delivering Scubacraft products to identified customers by outsourcing requirements within a comprehensive network of organisations and industry leading experts.
early stage
Experience · 4 entries
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Founder (1)
2024
Client Acquisition Partner
Sep 2024
RiSKFiX is a UK-based property maintenance company specialising in fire safety and health and safety compliance. With over 18 years of industry experience, we deliver certified, high-quality services in fire door repairs, fire stopping, and risk assessments. Our goal is to ensure properties meet the latest safety standards, providing peace of mind to owners, managers, and tenants. We serve a wide range of sectors, including schools, universities, commercial properties, and retirement homes, offering nationwide coverage for all fire safety and compliance needs. Our team is dedicated to helping clients maintain compliance and safeguarding lives and properties. Our key services include: Fire Door Installation, Repairs & Inspections Fire Stopping and Compliance Services Property Risk Assessments General Health & Safety Remedial Work At RiSKFiX, we are committed to delivering reliable, efficient, and certified services, helping our clients meet regulatory standards and ensuring long-term safety.
late stage
2022
Founder
Nov 2022
Hilo is poised to become the global standard-bearer for micromobility safety, and is reimagining how personal transport integrates into our homes, our cities, and our environment.
2013
Shareholder
Jan 2013
HydroGuard was conceived to tackle the problem of flooding head on and to provide, for the first time, a flood defence device that can be used wide scale, regardless of the type of door. HydroGuard is the world’s first affordable flood defence product which will fit to any door and protect your home from rising flood water. The groundbreaking device creates a sealed barrier across your door and will allow you to say goodbye to sandbags which for too long have provided inadequate defence against water damage.
early stageManufacturing
2009
Shareholder
Jan 2009
Incorporated in 2010 to commercialise intellectual property with an identified market demand for a new range of marine craft that make the underwater world more accessible; multidimensional technology resulting in a uniquely positioned premium product with a strong brand and outstanding USP. The business is focussed on delivering Scubacraft products to identified customers by outsourcing requirements within a comprehensive network of organisations and industry leading experts.
early stage
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