Yoma James Kukor

I help entrepreneurs scale through systems, strategy, and execution. Entrepreneur & Investor | 40+ founders supported to 6-figure growth. Let’s connect.

📍 London, England Metropolitan Area, United Kingdom🔄 Updated July 2026💼 38 investments📅 10 years investing🗓 Last invested Nov 2021𝕏 @upgrade_to_unlock
VC🌍 United Kingdom20+ investments
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Jan 2020
Founded in 2017 by start-up entrepreneurs Adrien Roose, Karim Slaoui and Tanguy Goretti, Cowboy is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium. The world’s most connected electric bike for urban riders continues to transform the bike and mobility industries — from point of sale to point of service. Its mission is to build a better bike, create a better self and leave a better world. In 2022 Cowboy became the first e-bike maker to achieve B-corp status. Cowboy now has customers in more than 2,500 towns and cities across Europe and the US. Cowboy is the winner of the Eurobike 2017, the Red Dot Bicycle Design Award 2018, the Red Dot Best of the Best award for product design in 2019 and 2021, one of TIME Magazines "Best Inventions" of 2022, and the Wallpaper*Smart Space Award for Most Revolutionary Personal Transport in 2023.
Investor
Oct 2019
Curve is on a mission to simplify the way people spend, send, see and save money. We are focused on an ambitious opportunity fuelled by a couple of trends starting to play out in the market, from fragmentation of financial services to new convergence layers for the customer experience. We believe the end-game will be a connected world of money, tailored individually for each customer. We’re building this end game - an Operating System for Money. For more details see https://www.curve.app
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Aug 2019
***Picked by Apple for Best of 2015​*** LuckyTrip is a travel inspiration app that lets you find a trip in one tap. Just set your budget and let the button decide. - Somewhere to go - the cheapest flight prices from Skyscanner - Somewhere to stay - the best places to stay from Booking.com - Something to make you happy - unique handpicked things to do chosen by us Save your trips, share them with friends and book, all from your iPhone. Download for iPhone: http://apple.co/1SYmbEG Visit our website: www.luckytrip.co.uk
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Feb 2019
Digital Brands Group is a curated collection of luxury lifestyle, digital-first brands. We bring together like-minded direct-to-consumer names under one portfolio to share operational, infrastructure, and data resources as means to drive down redundant fixed costs that are difficult to establish and expensive to maintain. By eliminating demanding administrative responsibilities for our brands, we stimulate creativity, innovation, and a maniacal commitment to the product and customer experience. OUR BRANDS DSTLD | Premium Denim + Essentials http://www.dstld.com ACE Studios | Performance Luxury Suiting + Sportswear http://www.acesuits.com
Investor
Dec 2018
Leap is a mobile-first, fixed fee credit card built by a team that comes from AmEx, LendingClub, CapitalOne, Zopa and Trussle, aiming to launch in 2019.
Investor
Dec 2018
🏆 "Best Investments Provider"​ - British Bank Awards 2018, 2019 & 2021. 🏆 "Most Innovative Provider"​ - Good Money Guide Awards 2019. 🏆 "Best Alternative Investment Account" - Good Money Guide Awards 2021. WiseAlpha is the UK’s leading digital corporate bond market. WiseAlpha provides Fractional Bond trading and automated portfolio services for individuals and institutions to gain exposure to the corporate bond asset class. ✉️ investing@wisealpha.com
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Oct 2018
Jaja is on a mission to redefine and simplify the credit card experience, giving people more time to do the things they love. It’s in our DNA. If things are complicated, we fix them. We Make Simple. We’ve created a simple-to-use app and online service, to simplify how people manage their money in an ever-increasing world of self-fulfilment. We believe in giving our customers the freedom of get things done effortlessly, when and wherever they want. Jaja is rooted in simplicity and is what drives us every day. Find out more about the Jaja card visit jaja.co.uk #jajayourlife PARTNERSHIPS We’re not just stopping with our own credit card. We’ve built a technology platform which enables us to bring life to credit cards and financial products from a range of partner businesses. Applying the Jaja Magic to other brands helps us to ‘make simple’ for even more customers. We create both co-branded credit cards and co-branded payment solutions for our partners. Find out more about our partnerships: https://jaja.co.uk/business/ CAREERS The Jaja Magic is in the mix of our people. We’re committed to designing brilliantly simple and liberating products. To do this, we’ve built a talented team of problem solvers, proven innovators and finance experts. We’re expanding, fast. And we’re looking for great people to help us continue our vision and shape the future. Find out more about our positions here: https://jaja.co.uk/careers/
Investor
Jul 2018
dabbl is the mobile app that enables you to invest in companies and brands you love. Launched in the UK this year, dabbl is fast becoming the UKs number 1 investment hub providing simple, intuitive and cost effective trading. As a dabbl member you can enjoy commission free trades per month, join a community of other investors and benefit from your shareholders perks all in one place. The easy to read health scores and sentiment trackers allows you to find and review investment opportunities in a way that cuts out the jargon, tickers and complicated graphs. The dabbl photo search functionality also allows you to find investment ideas from the world around you. By using dabbl are in control of your own investment decisions building your confidence and knowledge every day. Investing is now available for everyone. #anyonecandabbl #dabbl dabbl is always looking to grow its team and would love to hear from you if you are interested in joining? #anyonecandabbl #mydabbl Download the app here: https://apple.co/2H8EFzA Visit us here: www.dabblinvest.com Investing involves risks, including loss of capital, illiquidity, lack of dividends and dilution, and should be done only as part of a diversified portfolio. This has been approved as a financial promotion by Seedrs Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (No. 550317). Remember, with investing your capital is at risk, and the amount you get back may be less than you originally invest. Dabbl® is the trading name of Dabbl Group Limited (Company no. 09145174) a company registered in England and Wales. Registered Office: Wey Court, West Union Road, Farnham, Surrey GU9 7PT Dabbl Group Limited is authorised by the FCA under the reference number 767263 as an Appointed Representative of VIBHS Financial Ltd, which is authorised and regulated by the FCA under the reference number 613381.
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Apr 2018
Airsorted makes hosting on Airbnb Hassle-free. We are an Airbnb management company using technology to create an infrastructure for the fast-growing sharing community. We dramatically increase property yields and handle everything from cleaning to guest communication, laundry to key exchanges and reviews to pricing. We take care of everything - so you don't have to, all whilst helping you make the most from your property.
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Mar 2018
SunTech UK is a specialist company dedicated in designing and manufacturing innovative products to improve convenience, efficiency, enjoyment and quality of lives for the less-abled. Our award winning eFOLDi ® is an electric personal vehicle that can be neatly folded into a piece of luggage for easy transportation and storage, as well as being folded into a chair to rest on. At only 16kg with Li-ion battery and forged aluminium frame, the innovative design and patented invention enable this transformer- on-wheels to be extremely compact, lightweight and versatile. Awards include: * Winner of British Invention of the Year 2016 * Virgin VOOM awarded by Sir Richard Branson * Winner of Scottish EDGE and Enterprise At SunTech, we are building eFOLDi® to an iconic brand for the less-abled, symbolising freedom, fashion and fun!
Investor
Mar 2018
We are a business born out of a global environmental crisis. We are convinced that a combination of technology, innovation and determination can make a true difference in the world we live in today. We live and breathe the reduce, reuse, recycle mantra and we believe that plastic is a great material and an integral part of the solution to reducing our carbon footprint. Our mission is to accelerate the evolution of plastic into a more sustainable material through innovation and technical excellence. Our vision is to be a global force driving positive change towards a sustainable future. CAREERS AT RECYCLING TECHNOLOGIES: Were looking for people who think differently. We want people that like to get involved and are looking to make a real impact for the future. We have an exceptional team of vibrant personalities and international backgrounds. If you want to inspire, be inspired and work in a highly innovative environment. Watch our videos at www.recyclingtechnologies.co.uk/careers
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Jan 2018
Chip is your wealth app. It gives you one easy place for your savings and investments. So you can build, manage and grow your long term wealth.
Investor
Nov 2017
Secure and intelligent private cloud solution backed by leading German seed investors. The cloudplan solution adds well known cloud storage and collaboration features to the company network as well as Workflows ans eSigning in a secure envoirment. Private Cloud Storage, Workflows, eSigning, Collaboration and connected features cover the whole lifecycle of your files in hybrid, cloud or on-premise environments. Lean deployment specifications and simplified IT tasks meet SME requirements.
Investor
Nov 2017
Pre-order now at https://kokoon.io Kokoon Technology are a team of scientists and product designers building a platform which delivers measurable wellness and performance improvements to any user: Sleep Sensing Headphones. We believe it is not enough to simply ‘track’ your body and well-being. We utilise the latest advancements in sensor technology and machine learning to build intelligent products which respond to your body in real time. Our products are user focused and designed to be effortless to use, whatever your circumstances. This simplicity is underpinned by years of research and input from industry leading partners and academics.
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Oct 2017
VISION We believe in mobility free from fossil fuels. It is our mission to accelerate the transition towards sustainable mobility by making every vehicle solar.
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2023
Venture Scout / Startup Scout
Jan 2023
Flashpoint is an international tech investment firm with approximately $600 million in assets under management (AUM), focusing on U.S. and Western European tech companies originating from Europe and MENA. Flashpoint manages seven funds across three products: Venture Growth, Growth Debt, and Direct Secondary. The firm is headquartered in London, with offices in New York, Tel Aviv, Budapest, and Riga. Investors in Flashpoint’s funds include Széchenyi Funds, a Hungarian fund manager, and more than 180 major family offices and high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs). The funds have invested in 80 companies, including Guesty, Chili Piper, and OfficeRnD. Flashpoint has completed 28 exits, such as the sale of its stakes in Shazam (to Apple), Chess.com (to PokerStars founders and General Atlantic), Marketman (to PSG), Gurushots (to Zedge), Comeet (to Boathouse Capital), and OfficeRnD (to Blue Star Innovation Partners), among others. At Flashpoint, our mission is to bring together capital, knowledge, people, and best practices to foster socially responsible development. While monetary returns are important, the intangible aspects of our work are equally significant to our team. We have invested a third of our capital in themes that aim to make the world a better place, including e-learning, telemedicine, and online job platforms.
2021
Generator Board Member
Nov 2021
We are a multi-faculty university, which provides high-quality teaching, research and enterprise, and puts student satisfaction at the heart of our work. We welcome everyone who shares our passion for remaking the old and imagining the new. Our university community includes staff, students and other stakeholders in the UK and around the world. With subjects ranging from accountancy to science, we are proud of our excellent standards of teaching. We are based on three attractive, historic campuses in London and Medway, Kent, at the centre of an international network of partners and clients. The university is home to a diverse community of nearly 28,000 students studying in the UK and overseas, one in five of them postgraduate.
2020
Co-Founder & COO
Nov 2020
Dubbed "the Deliveroo of the event industry" Vendoir aims to become the go-to app for booking event vendors on-demand.
Investor
Jan 2020
Founded in 2017 by start-up entrepreneurs Adrien Roose, Karim Slaoui and Tanguy Goretti, Cowboy is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium. The world’s most connected electric bike for urban riders continues to transform the bike and mobility industries — from point of sale to point of service. Its mission is to build a better bike, create a better self and leave a better world. In 2022 Cowboy became the first e-bike maker to achieve B-corp status. Cowboy now has customers in more than 2,500 towns and cities across Europe and the US. Cowboy is the winner of the Eurobike 2017, the Red Dot Bicycle Design Award 2018, the Red Dot Best of the Best award for product design in 2019 and 2021, one of TIME Magazines "Best Inventions" of 2022, and the Wallpaper*Smart Space Award for Most Revolutionary Personal Transport in 2023.
2019
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Oct 2019
Curve is on a mission to simplify the way people spend, send, see and save money. We are focused on an ambitious opportunity fuelled by a couple of trends starting to play out in the market, from fragmentation of financial services to new convergence layers for the customer experience. We believe the end-game will be a connected world of money, tailored individually for each customer. We’re building this end game - an Operating System for Money. For more details see https://www.curve.app
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