James Watt

About

James Watt is a Scottish businessman and investor, best known as the co-founder and former CEO of BrewDog. As of 2024, his estimated net worth was over £400 million. He is now a Venture Partner at Founders Capital, focusing on consumer and brand investments. He also co-leads JetPack, Founders Capital's consumer brand micro fund. **James Watt's Background:** * **Early Career:** Watt studied law and economics at the University of Edinburgh. He briefly trained as a solicitor before becoming a professional fisherman, obtaining a deep-sea captain's license. * **BrewDog:** In 2007, Watt co-founded BrewDog with Martin Dickie. BrewDog grew from a small operation to become one of the UK's largest beer brands. Watt stepped down as CEO in May 2024, after 17 years, and assumed a non-executive position as "Captain and Co-Founder". * **Social Tip:** In 2024, Watt launched a new business venture called Social Tip, an influencer marketing platform. The goal of Social Tip is to become a unicorn. **Founders Capital:** * **Overview:** Founders Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2023 and based in London, United Kingdom. It is an active investor, primarily investing in Seed rounds in United Kingdom-based startups. * **Investment Focus:** The firm's investments span a wide range of sectors, including Enterprise Applications, High Tech, and Retail. * **Portfolio:** Founders Capital's portfolio includes companies like Perplexity, Anduril, and Groq. * **Team:** Founders Ca