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Portage Ventures

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Founded 2016 · 78 employees on LinkedIn · 2 known investors

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Portage is a global investment platform focused on fintech and financial services, providing capital and a network of investors and advisors to portfolio companies across all stages. Operating within the Sagard multi-strategy alternative asset management ecosystem, the platform supports entrepreneurs reshaping the financial services industry across 15 countries.

Founders & leadership

Portage Ventures was founded in 2016 by Adam Felesky and Paul Desmarais III.

AFAdam Felesky
Adam FeleskyCo-founderAdam Felesky is Co-founder and CEO of Portage, a fintech and financial services investment platform. He previously founded Horizons Exchange Traded Funds, was a founding investor in BetaShares Exchange Traded Funds (acquired by Mirae Asset Management), and worked in derivatives at JPMorgan and investment banking at CIBC World Markets, holding a B.Eng. and B.A. in Political Science from McMaster University.
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Paul Desmarais IIICo-founder

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Frequently asked questions

What does Portage Ventures do?
Portage is a global investment platform focused on fintech and financial services, providing capital and a network of investors and advisors to portfolio companies across all stages. Operating within the Sagard multi-strategy alternative asset management ecosystem, the platform supports entrepreneurs reshaping the financial services industry across 15 countries.
Who founded Portage Ventures?
Portage Ventures was founded by Adam Felesky, Paul Desmarais III in 2016.
Who are Portage Ventures's investors?
Portage Ventures's investors include Kensington Capital Partners Limited, Rogue Insight Capital.