James Byrne
Partner, Sustainable VenturesJames is an entrepreneur and one of three equity partners at Sustainable Ventures. Sustainable Ventures is the home of climate tech and the largest physical ecosystem of climate tech businesses in Europe. A full service ecosystem providing investment, community, support and workspace to climate tech businesses.
He has conceived, led and sat on the board of a number of portfolio businesses over the last 12 years including as Co-Founder of Sustainable Workspaces and is currently responsible for development at Sustainable Ventures. James has previously been an advisor to the Mayor of London whilst living in London. Having grown up in Greater Manchester, he now lives back in the region and is Sustainable Ventures partner lead for the North of England.
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UK’s biggest food delivery companies sign new charter to help make Greater Manchester roads safer
The UK’s three biggest food delivery companies have signed up to a new charter aimed at making the streets of Greater Manchester safer for all who use them. Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats have all signed the new ‘Greater Manchester Food Delivery Charter’...
Rochdale Council launch Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC) for Middleton town centre
Middleton in Rochdale could see a new Metrolink connection and cinema as part of regeneration plans for the Greater Manchester town. Following a recent cabinet meeting, Rochdale Council hopes to collaborate with Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and city...
Plans submitted for first phase of ‘nationally significant’ employment site in Greater Manchester
Plans have been submitted for the largest proposed employment site in Greater Manchester. The Northern Gateway Development Vehicle (NGDV), a 50/50 partnership between Manchester-headquartered Russell LDP and Harworth Group, has lodged an outline planning application...