Partner
James Block
Partner, Backswing Ventures
- Firm
- Backswing Ventures
- Title
- Partner
- Role
- Partner
- Known as
- Investor
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Record updated 18 September 2026
About
James Block is a seasoned finance professional with more than 35 years of experience as an entrepreneur, principal, and investor, sourcing and raising capital across alternative investments in sectors including real estate, retail, food and beverage, manufacturing, and defense. Since 2002, he has played a key role at a nationally recognized real estate development firm, overseeing the sourcing, structuring, negotiation, and closing of complex public and private debt and equity financings with institutional and private investors. He has closed more than $3 billion across 50+ transactions.
Background
- Education
- James holds a BA in Economics from Washington University in St. Louis and an MBA from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.Source (opens in a new tab)
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