James Smart

Investment Manager

Getting to know

Background

James joined Mobeus in 2026 as an Investment Manager. He is responsible for identifying and executing new investment opportunities and collaborating with our portfolio companies to develop their value creation strategies.

Prior to joining Mobeus, James was an Associate Director in Grant Thornton’s Corporate Finance team, where he executed both sell-side and buy-side transactions.

Key sector experience

Healthcare and business services

Geographic focus

Works across the UK

Previous roles

Grant Thornton Saffery

Education & achievements

Chartered Accountant (ACA) MEng, Mechanical Engineering, University of Bristol