James McKinnon
Founder at Mirin Capital Pty Ltd.
Profile
Prior to founding Mirin Capital, James spent 12 years working for Electronic Data Systems (EDS) and Hewlett-Packard (HP) , working to deliver technology solutions to enterprises across a multitude of industries including Financial Services, Transportation and Communications, Media and Entertainment in Australia, Asia & the USA. While based in Singapore for 2 years, he gained extensive experience in how to grow businesses in Asian markets as well as working with offshore teams.
James developed a passion for coding at age 8, which has not only resulted in a number of sleepless nights over the years, but also comes in handy when advising portfolio companies on implementing and scaling their technology stack.
He is also a Director and Co-Founder of Mirin Group, a technology strategy advisory firm.
James McKinnon active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Mirin Capital Pty Ltd.
 Mirin Capital Pty Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Mirin Capital Pty Ltd. (Mirin Capital) is a venture capital subsidiary of Mirin Group Pty Ltd. founded in 2014 by James McKinnon, Dickson Leung, and Jonathan Woolley. The firm is headquartered in Sydney, Australia. | Founder | 01/01/2014 |
| Mirin Group Pty Ltd. | Founder | 01/08/2012 |
Sittr Pty Ltd.
 Sittr Pty Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Sittr Pty Ltd. provides listings for available babysitters and provides clients with qualifications and references. It offers computer software for users to search for, book, pay and review babysitters. The firm offers services for parents and families which simplify the search for a babysitter. Through its website and mobile app parents can instantly book and pay for a trusted, reliable babysitter. The company was founded by Samantha McKinnon and James McKinnon in 2014 and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia. | Founder | 01/01/2014 |
Former positions of James McKinnon
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|---|---|---|
The a2 Milk Company (Australia) Pty Ltd.
 The a2 Milk Company (Australia) Pty Ltd. Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables Part of The a2 Milk Co. Ltd., The a2 Milk Company (Australia) Pty Ltd. is an Australian company that produces and supplies milk products. The company is based in Sydney, Australia. The a2 Milk Company (Australia was acquired by The a2 Milk Co. Ltd. from Noumi Ltd. on July 22, 2010 for $7.27 million. | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | 30/06/2020 |
Eaton Square Ventures
 Eaton Square Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Eaton Square Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 as a subsidiary of Eaton Square Pty Ltd. The firm is headquartered in Australia. | Private Equity Investor | - |
Training of James McKinnon
| Macquarie University | Masters Business Admin |
| Charles Sturt University | Undergraduate Degree |
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Mirin Capital Pty Ltd.
Mirin Capital Pty Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Mirin Capital Pty Ltd. (Mirin Capital) is a venture capital subsidiary of Mirin Group Pty Ltd. founded in 2014 by James McKinnon, Dickson Leung, and Jonathan Woolley. The firm is headquartered in Sydney, Australia. | Finance |
| Mirin Group Pty Ltd. | |
Sittr Pty Ltd.
Sittr Pty Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Sittr Pty Ltd. provides listings for available babysitters and provides clients with qualifications and references. It offers computer software for users to search for, book, pay and review babysitters. The firm offers services for parents and families which simplify the search for a babysitter. Through its website and mobile app parents can instantly book and pay for a trusted, reliable babysitter. The company was founded by Samantha McKinnon and James McKinnon in 2014 and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia. | Technology Services |
Eaton Square Ventures
Eaton Square Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Eaton Square Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 as a subsidiary of Eaton Square Pty Ltd. The firm is headquartered in Australia. | Finance |
The a2 Milk Company (Australia) Pty Ltd.
The a2 Milk Company (Australia) Pty Ltd. Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables Part of The a2 Milk Co. Ltd., The a2 Milk Company (Australia) Pty Ltd. is an Australian company that produces and supplies milk products. The company is based in Sydney, Australia. The a2 Milk Company (Australia was acquired by The a2 Milk Co. Ltd. from Noumi Ltd. on July 22, 2010 for $7.27 million. | Consumer Non-Durables |
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