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Manoj is Managing Partner and a Co-Founder of Blenheim Chalcot, the UK’s leading digital venture builder. Blenheim Chalcot traces its roots back to netdecisions which Manoj and business partner Charles Mindenhall co-founded back in 1998.

Until 2022, Manoj was the Chairman of HRH The Prince of Wales' British Asian Trust. He was also Chairman of Operation Smile UK for over ten years, and a founding Trustee of the Technology Trust.

Manoj has an MA in economics from Emmanuel College, Cambridge University and was formerly a partner at Monitor Company where he spent time in the UK, Germany and India.

James joined Emerging Media Ventures in 2022, leading on investment execution, financial structuring and capital raising across the portfolio.

Prior to joining EMV, James was at private equity firm Asante Capital, working on a variety of primary, secondary and co-investment transactions across Europe, totalling over $2.1bn.

James graduated from University College London with a BSc in Geography.

Jyoti is Head of Legal, providing advice & guidance to portfolio companies and communicating the risks and legal complexities associated with business.

Prior to joining EMV, Jyoti spent ten years as General Legal Counsel at TDX Group (a Blenheim Chalcot portfolio company), until it was sold to Equifax in 2014.

Previously, Jyoti worked in private practice specialising in commercial litigation.

Luke joined Emerging Media Ventures in 2024, supporting investment execution and venture building across the portfolio.

Prior to joining EMV, Luke was in the Barclays International Corporate & Private Banking team and BNP Paribas UK Generalist M&A team, where he worked on a range of financial sponsor and corporate client transactions. Most recently,  Luke worked in the investment team of software investor Tern Capital.

Luke graduated from the University of Southampton with a BSc in Economics and has an MSc in Finance from University College London.

Brij joined Emerging Media Ventures in 2022 assisting across capital raising, investment execution and venture building.

Prior to joining EMV, Brij worked in business incubation at Red Ribbon Asset Management where he supported the building and prototyping of a digital bank aimed at the UK/India market.

Brij graduated from the University of Warwick with a BSc in Economics.

Hugh joined Emerging Media Ventures in 2024 assisting across investment execution and venture building.

Prior to joining EMV, Hugh worked in the cricket department at Hawk-Eye Innovations, providing real-time analysis for live broadcasts such as Sky and BBC and operating UltraEdge for the 2023 IPL final.

Hugh graduated with a BEng in Chemical Engineering from Newcastle University.

Craig joined Emerging Media Ventures in 2024, leading on financial management, reporting and FP&A.

Prior to joining EMV, Craig was finance director at various Blenheim Chalcot portfolio companies in the property and technology sectors. Craig’s previous experience includes fundraising and acquisition due diligence, structuring and implementation across the UK, US, and Africa.

Craig qualified as a Chartered Accountant with KPMG and holds a BSc in Finance and Accounting from the University of Cape Town.