Nic Jones

Financial Services Executive - Pensions; Investment; Strategic Advisory; Investor; Asset Raising; Risk; FX; Transparency; Data; Sustainability

📍 United Kingdom🔄 Updated September 2026💼 8 investments📅 11 years investing🗓 Last invested Mar 2026
Angel investor🌍 United KingdomInvested this year
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Investor & Advisor
Mar 2026
Danu Robotics manufactures recycle-able waste sorting robots and computer imaging systems, controlled by AI. Our series of robotic systems are designed specifically and only for picking dry mixed recyclable materials, capable of retrofitting into existing manual waste sorting facilities. Optimised for Material Recovery Facility (MRF) operational efficiency, our robot arms use modular and plug and play hardware - high wear component like grippers can be replaced in minutes by on-site operators ensuring minimal downtime and the potential for 24/7 operations. Our computer vision software identifies and outlines objects ensuring highly accurate picking and high purity of separated recyclable materials. Danus demo facility opens in April at the National Robotarium in Edinburgh, appointments are by invite only however we will explore educational opportunities for any organisation also invested the drive to a circular economy and the role recycling plays.
Investor
Jan 2026
Mission Decisions sits at the convergence between Data and AI, helping organisations leverage Human-Machine Teaming to unlock the true potential of their most valuable assets: People & Data. Find out more about our secure data environment, or if your organisation needs support forming its Data Strategy, get in touch at hello@missiondecisions.com.
Investor
Aug 2025
Cambridge Future Tech (CFT) is a uniquely tech-first venture builder, working closely with top-tier universities for positive global impact. Based in Cambridge, UK, and led by CEO Owen Thompson, CFT founds and grows deep tech ventures that would not exist without early-stage intervention. Its work spans semiconductors, advanced materials, AI, quantum, and robotics – building companies from day zero with scientists and inventors at the forefront of their fields. Alongside university partnerships, CFT also builds on behalf of FTSE100 companies and collaborates with global leaders including Anglo American plc, Nokia Bell Labs, Cemex, and CERN, the home of the Large Hadron Collider. With the leading deep tech scouting mechanism in the UK, CFT acts as a founding partner in identifying and realising the potential of the technologies that will define the future.
Investor
Sep 2022
Born in Italy. Made in East London. Welcome to proper ice cream. 🛒 Ocado, Waitrose, Tesco, Gorillas & loads of independents.
Investor
Apr 2018
Since we began distilling in July 2014, our aim has been to offer decent booze for decent people at decent prices. In our custom-designed and hand-built Arnold Holstein copper stills, we produce whiskies, gins and vodka, and import rums from Jamaica and Guyana. Were the first gin, vodka and whisky distillery in East London, in over 100 years. Were the first gin, vodka and whisky distillery in East London in over 100 years. In addition to our distillery, we also have a bar, restaurant and bottle shop on site, as well as a bottle shop in the historic Borough Market.
Investor
Mar 2015
Our beer has only four key ingredients but our brewery has over 200: The Camden Beer Team. Its these people who make Camden what it is - from the brewers in the brew house, to the logistics team on the mews, to the sales team out on the road. Without them, we wouldnt be Camden. You don’t have be a beer nerd, but a love for our brand and passion for what we here do is a must. We’ve been brewing in Camden since 2010, and after growing from under the railway arches we launched our second bigger brewery 12 miles north in Enfield which opened Summer 2017. Our core beers brewed all year-round are our Hells Lager, Pale Ale, Off Menu IPA, Canape Session IPA and Unfussy Unfiltered Lager. We have a range of small batch, one-off collaboration beers too, as well as our Arch 55 Series - brewed under the arches in Camden. Beer Team benefits include beers on us, lunch with the Beer Team every Friday, full beer team induction - with everything from tastings, to pouring pints, to hitting the road with our tech team. Learn the joy of the #CamdenDeskBeer, opportunity to join our Pension and Cycle to Work scheme, childcare vouchers and private healthcare and the chance to train and develop your skills and learn more about what really makes you tick, and grow here at Camden.
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2026
Investor & Advisor
Mar 2026
Danu Robotics manufactures recycle-able waste sorting robots and computer imaging systems, controlled by AI. Our series of robotic systems are designed specifically and only for picking dry mixed recyclable materials, capable of retrofitting into existing manual waste sorting facilities. Optimised for Material Recovery Facility (MRF) operational efficiency, our robot arms use modular and plug and play hardware - high wear component like grippers can be replaced in minutes by on-site operators ensuring minimal downtime and the potential for 24/7 operations. Our computer vision software identifies and outlines objects ensuring highly accurate picking and high purity of separated recyclable materials. Danus demo facility opens in April at the National Robotarium in Edinburgh, appointments are by invite only however we will explore educational opportunities for any organisation also invested the drive to a circular economy and the role recycling plays.
Investor
Jan 2026
Mission Decisions sits at the convergence between Data and AI, helping organisations leverage Human-Machine Teaming to unlock the true potential of their most valuable assets: People & Data. Find out more about our secure data environment, or if your organisation needs support forming its Data Strategy, get in touch at hello@missiondecisions.com.
2025
Investor
Aug 2025
Cambridge Future Tech (CFT) is a uniquely tech-first venture builder, working closely with top-tier universities for positive global impact. Based in Cambridge, UK, and led by CEO Owen Thompson, CFT founds and grows deep tech ventures that would not exist without early-stage intervention. Its work spans semiconductors, advanced materials, AI, quantum, and robotics – building companies from day zero with scientists and inventors at the forefront of their fields. Alongside university partnerships, CFT also builds on behalf of FTSE100 companies and collaborates with global leaders including Anglo American plc, Nokia Bell Labs, Cemex, and CERN, the home of the Large Hadron Collider. With the leading deep tech scouting mechanism in the UK, CFT acts as a founding partner in identifying and realising the potential of the technologies that will define the future.
Investor
Aug 2025
At mallowstreet we are working to solve the pensions and savings crisis by creating a centre of excellence for education and collaboration. The online community is now over 4,000 strong and sits at the heart of what we do. This is supported by a comprehensive programme of mallowstreet University Educational Events, which is helping to establish a centre of excellence for learning and understanding. Our Service We provide four key services for our community members. These are: - Relationships: find, connect and build relationships with key spokespeople and your industry peers. - Education: access top quality educational content and events, helping members increase their understanding of the ever-changing pensions industry. - Collaboration: share learning more effectively by harnessing a diverse set of thinkers within the industry to increase efficiencies. - Distribution: build brand awareness, distribute research and share expertise with a willing and engaged audience. www.mallowstreet.com
Senior Associate
Jun 2025
Strategic Advisory – Global Markets. Focus on startups and early stage companies. C-Suite level. Sector of competence: Asset & Wealth Management, Fintech, Defi, Disruptive Technologies e.g. blockchain, NFT, big data… Services provided: 1- Fundraising (under proper regulatory framework) 2- Management consulting services 3- Strategic sales/ marketing design and implementation 4- Markets intelligence and product research 5- Staff evaluation, training and coaching 6- Global partnership search and evaluation 7- Languages: French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, English - German (conversational) 8- Strong proven fund raising track record with exceptional global network 9- NGOs focus on fighting extreme poverty promoting local entrepreneurship , clean water access and children with special needs education.
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