MEET THE FOUNDER
Climb Ventures, a platform for launching and acquiring businesses that make a long-term impact, is led by entrepreneur James Yockey.
Over the first 20 years of his career, James has helped start and scale several companies. The business models varied, ranging from professional services to software. Most of them were big commercial hits. All of them were ultimately acquired by private equity firms.
James has experienced private enterprise's amazing power to improve the lives of workers, customers, and communities. But, he’s also learned how even the most magical businesses can quickly lose their mojo when leadership has prioritized short-term ‘exit strategies.’
James formed Climb Ventures to pursue a different approach to building private companies over the next 20 years of his career and beyond.
CLIMB VENTURES' STRATEGY
Climb Ventures' approach to business building is underpinned by these principles
Continuously invest in employees’ professional development, technical skills, and business knowledge
Provide regular liquidity to employees and shareholders without having to sell the company
Build for the long run even as we work hard to deliver exceptional short-term results