Jim McCoy

Active Investor

Chief Operating Officer at Manhattan West

Los Angeles, California

Jim McCoy, Chief Operating Officer at Manhattan West is an active investor based in Los Angeles, California. This profile covers what Jim McCoy backs, at which stage, and how founders can reach out in 2026.

Mr. Jim McCoy serves as Chief Operating Officer & Executive Committee Member at Manhattan West Asset Management. Mr. McCoy is an Angel Investor. Mr. McCoy holds a BA in English Literature and a BBA from the University of Washington, Seattle. As a member of the Executive Committee, he is also responsible for managing the interdisciplinary efforts of the firm on a global basis. Having founded and/or managed several investment firms over two decades, Mr. McCoy is uniquely qualified to lead our firm in delivering world-class investment products and services to our client partners. Mr. McCoy began his career at J.P. Morgan and worked closely with traditional and alternative investment firms, where he provided research and capital markets expertise. Following his tenure with J.P. Morgan, he co-founded an alternative investment firm and, as Chief Operating Officer, he successfully guided the firm and its investors through the 2008 Financial Crisis. Next, held senior-level positions with several investment firms primarily focused on operations and business development. His investment management experience with a variety of investors, including individual, family office, wealth management, and institutional investors, makes him ideally suited to manage the complexity of our operational and business development efforts. Mr. McCoy graduated with a double major and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business and a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from the University of Washington, where he played Football and enjoyed two Rose Bowl Championships and a Co-National Championship. Mr. McCoy currently resides in Hancock Park with his wife and daughter. He has visited and/or transacted business in over 20 countries.

Investor type: AngelVCPE
Stages: Pre SeedSeedSeries ASeries BLate Stage Venture
Invests in: FintechLending & CreditSaaS & EnterpriseCybersecurityPropTech & Real Estate
Location: Los Angeles, California
Typical check: $1M
Past investments: 3

Notable investments

Saye Capital ManagementhiQ (Business/Productivity Software)Bear Stearns & Co.

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Jim McCoy invests in Fintech, Lending & Credit, SaaS & Enterprise and Cybersecurity, typically at Pre Seed, Seed, Series A and Series B. Match your sector and stage, then reach out with a personalized pitch.