Nicholas Cooper, CFA, ACA

Co-Founder & Board Member @ Volato (NYSE:SOAR) | Entrepreneur, Advisor, Investor.

📍 United States🔄 Updated September 2026💼 2 investments📅 13 years investing🗓 Last invested Jan 2021
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Co-Founder & Chief Commercial Officer & Board Member
2021
Volato is the modern way to buy and own a private jet. We have crafted the most innovative model in private aviation that has led to us becoming one of the fastest growing businesses in the category. We simply offer: - The most rewarding model. Uniquely, you share in the revenue every time your aircraft flies a paid mission so your investment in your aircraft is just that, effectively bringing the managed aircraft model to fractional owners. - The most flexible model. You can fly as little or as much as you like. - A more sustainable model. We offset the CO2 in every gallon of fuel we use through our partnership with 4AIR. - The most efficient model. The HondaJet is the base of our fleet and is optimized for 90% of private missions: those with up to four passengers flying for up to three hours. - The most transparent model. We charge fuel and all other services at cost. We pride ourselves on offering the best customer experience for our owners, the best lifestyle for our pilots, and a fun place to work. So whether you are looking to own an aircraft or join our team, with Volato, you will always Enjoy Flying More.
Investor
Aug 2013
Yoco is the all-in-one digital commerce platform for small businesses. As one of Africa’s largest fintech companies, we make it easy to sell anywhere, manage your business from anywhere, and grow with smart insights—all under one Yoco profile. Founded in 2015, weve helped over 200,000 small businesses across South Africa accept card payments and access capital—often for the first time. Our ecosystem of payments, software, and tools works seamlessly under one Yoco account. Behind it all is a global team of 350+ people across South Africa and the Netherlands, building world-class solutions for small business growth. Awards and Accolades: CNBC: Top 250 innovative fintech companies (2024) Brand Africa Award: Top 3 Inspirational Youth-Founded Companies (2024) Financial Times Africa: Fastest Growing Companies (2022) Fast Company: Best Workplaces for Innovators (2020 + 2021)
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2021
Co-Founder & Chief Commercial Officer & Board Member
2021
Volato is the modern way to buy and own a private jet. We have crafted the most innovative model in private aviation that has led to us becoming one of the fastest growing businesses in the category. We simply offer: - The most rewarding model. Uniquely, you share in the revenue every time your aircraft flies a paid mission so your investment in your aircraft is just that, effectively bringing the managed aircraft model to fractional owners. - The most flexible model. You can fly as little or as much as you like. - A more sustainable model. We offset the CO2 in every gallon of fuel we use through our partnership with 4AIR. - The most efficient model. The HondaJet is the base of our fleet and is optimized for 90% of private missions: those with up to four passengers flying for up to three hours. - The most transparent model. We charge fuel and all other services at cost. We pride ourselves on offering the best customer experience for our owners, the best lifestyle for our pilots, and a fun place to work. So whether you are looking to own an aircraft or join our team, with Volato, you will always Enjoy Flying More.
2015
Alumni
Jun 2015
500 Global is a venture capital firm with over $2.7B in Assets Under Management that invests early in founders building fast-growing technology companies. We focus on markets where technology, innovation, and capital can unlock long-term value and drive economic growth. 500 Global has backed over 5,000 founders representing more than 2,600 companies operating in 80 countries. Our portfolio includes 51 companies valued at over $1 billion and 140 companies valued at over $100 million. Our 140+ plus team members are located in more than 15 countries and bring experience as entrepreneurs, investors, and operators from some of the world’s leading technology companies.
Founder & CEO
2015
Apptuto is changing the way we learn, combining academic excellence with technical innovation in order to better prepare and connect students globally. Our multi platform software is redefining exam preparation and has initially launched for candidates of the Chartered Financial Analyst CFA® Program.
2013
Investor
Aug 2013
Yoco is the all-in-one digital commerce platform for small businesses. As one of Africa’s largest fintech companies, we make it easy to sell anywhere, manage your business from anywhere, and grow with smart insights—all under one Yoco profile. Founded in 2015, weve helped over 200,000 small businesses across South Africa accept card payments and access capital—often for the first time. Our ecosystem of payments, software, and tools works seamlessly under one Yoco account. Behind it all is a global team of 350+ people across South Africa and the Netherlands, building world-class solutions for small business growth. Awards and Accolades: CNBC: Top 250 innovative fintech companies (2024) Brand Africa Award: Top 3 Inspirational Youth-Founded Companies (2024) Financial Times Africa: Fastest Growing Companies (2022) Fast Company: Best Workplaces for Innovators (2020 + 2021)
2003
Senior Associate
2003
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