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Jim Ferry

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Partner at Volition Capital
📍 Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Jim Ferry is a Partner at Volition Capital, focusing on high-growth, founder-owned companies in the ad tech, internet, and consumer sectors. He has been with the firm since graduating from Providence College in 2014 and has been recognized as a "40 Under 40" growth investor.

Outside of his investment work, Jim is passionate about mentoring the next generation of venture capital professionals, frequently appearing on podcasts to share career advice. He enjoys discussing market trends and brings insights from his background as a former college athlete to his professional life.

An accomplished investor, Jim has worked his way up from an Analyst to a Partner all within the same firm, Volition Capital.

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Experience
11 Years
Current Role
Partner
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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Growth Equity
Specializes in investing in high-growth, founder-owned, and capital-efficient businesses, and has been at Volition Capital for over a decade.
Ad Tech & Media
Heads investments in the ad tech and media space, with board seats at companies like Aditude and a history with Connatix.
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Career

Work history

7-2014
Partner
Volition Capital
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Media appearances

Venture Capital Vs Growth Equity: Choosing The Right Partner. Featured in Volition Capital
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Streaming Media: Jim Ferry on the State of Media Financing 2023. Featured in Volition Capital
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Education
2010 - 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Providence College
2006 - 2010
High School
Cumberland High School
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