About Lochside Capital

Our Philosophy

Lochside Capital emerged from a core belief: the best investment decisions come from operators who have built companies themselves. We are not a traditional fund. We are a private syndicate where every partner actively shapes investment decisions.

Our name reflects our Scottish heritage and approach. Lochside represents the patient, considered perspective that comes from stepping back and viewing opportunities with clarity. Like the still waters of a Scottish loch, we provide calm, strategic thinking in turbulent markets.

Founded in 2025, we unite experienced operators who bring decades of collective experience building, scaling, and exiting technology companies. This operational DNA drives every aspect of our partnership.

What Makes Us Different

Operator DNA

We've built companies. We know the challenges founders face beyond capital: hiring the right talent, finding product-market fit, navigating rapid scaling, and managing stakeholder expectations. This experience informs every investment decision and portfolio interaction.

Active Partnership Model

Unlike traditional funding structures, every Lochside partner participates actively in all decisions. Monthly investment committees require full attendance. Due diligence responsibilities are shared. Portfolio support draws on each partner's expertise. This is not a passive investment opportunity.

Patient Capital Approach

We measure success in years, not quarters. Our structure allows founders the time to build sustainable companies without artificial exit pressure. This patient approach aligns with founders focused on building lasting businesses, though all investments carry risk of capital loss.

Consensus-Driven Decisions

Investment decisions require partner consensus. This collaborative approach ensures every investment benefits from diverse perspectives and operational experience. No single partner can unilaterally commit syndicate resources.

Founding Partners

James Kerr

Founding Partner

Serial entrepreneur with deep operational experience from Accenture Strategy. Advisor to family offices, bringing insight into patient capital deployment and long-term value creation.

Leads technical due diligence and supports portfolio companies with product strategy and enterprise sales development. Focuses on AI/ML applications with clear commercial paths.

Patrick Graham

Founding Partner

Former startup leadership with senior sales experience at PitchBook. Previously at AlphaSights Capital Markets, bringing deep understanding of fundraising dynamics and capital markets.

Supports portfolio companies with go-to-market strategy and revenue operations. Network across financial data and enterprise sales ecosystems creates valuable partnership opportunities.

Our Approach

Investment Philosophy

We invest in technical innovation addressing real market inefficiencies. Our focus spans artificial intelligence, machine learning, B2B software, and enterprise solutions where operational expertise adds tangible value. We prefer founders who have built before and understand the journey ahead.

Partnership Structure

Our syndicate maintains the intimacy and accountability of a true partnership. Each partner commits both capital and time, participating actively in all investment activities. This structure ensures alignment and shared responsibility.

Value Creation

Beyond capital, we provide operational guidance, hands-on support, and network access. Partners with relevant expertise may assume advisory roles, working directly with founders on product development, market entry, talent acquisition, and subsequent fundraising.

Working With Founders

We partner with ambitious founders at the earliest stages of company building. Our ideal founders demonstrate technical excellence, market insight, and the resilience required for the entrepreneurial journey.

Our investment process respects founders' time while ensuring thorough evaluation. Initial conversations focus on vision and strategy. Due diligence uses partner expertise to move quickly without compromising thoroughness.

Post-investment, we provide active support without micromanagement. Regular engagement ensures founders have access to operational expertise when needed, while maintaining the autonomy to execute their vision.

Contact

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Investors

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General inquiries: info [at] lochsidecapital.com
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