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Maverix Private Equity

Growth equity

Toronto · Growth · 25 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Maverix positions itself as an organization run and funded by entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs. It invests in technology-driven companies reshaping traditional markets and improving operational productivity. The firm provides scaling capital and operating expertise to high-growth companies across Canada and the U.S. that pursue profitable, organic growth. It takes a selective, partner-oriented approach, working with founders where its strategic guidance and operational support can drive sustainable growth. Maverix highlights access to a top-tier network across government, founder, and investor communities, along with strong cross-border relationships that generate proprietary deal flow. An advisory board of leading Canadian entrepreneurial figures supports its team.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Growth
Check
$20M – $100M
HQ
Toronto, ON, CA
Instruments
Equity
Tracked investments
7

Team · 25 people

from the firm's website
Arlene Dickinson· Advisory Board; Founder & Managing Partner, District Venturesin
John Ruffolo· Founder & Managing Partner
Mark Maybank· Co-Founder & Managing Partnerin
Peter Gilgan· Advisory Board; Founder & CEO, Mattamy Homesin
Wes Hall· Advisory Board; Founder & CEO, Kingsdale Advisorsin
Anya Rae· Associate Partner, Finance
Chris Hodgson· Partner, Growth
Dr. Eric Hoskins· Partner, Healthcare Innovation

Physician (MD, DPhil) serving as partner focused on healthcare innovation.

JF Cote· Partner, Investments
Ken Nickerson· Partner, Technology Innovation
Keri Gawlik· Associate Partner, Capitalin
Lianne Vineberg· Partner, Talent
Mohit Talwar· Partner, Investmentsin
Peter Shi· Associate Partner, Investments
Thomas You· Associate Partner, Investments
Dani Reiss· Advisory Board; Chairman & CEO, Canada Goosein
Daniel Frank· Associate, Investments
Eric Mogilner· Associate, Investments
Jayna Mistry· Associate, Internal Team Servicesin
Jim Balsillie· Advisory Board; Retired Chairman & Co-CEO of Research In Motion (BlackBerry)
Joe Natale· Special Advisor
John Bitove· Advisory Board; Chairman & CEO, Obelysk
Jonathan Goodman· Advisory Board; President & CEO, Knight Therapeutics Inc.in
Katherine Baxter-Cook· Associate, Internal Team Servicesin
Salamu Ali Brahim· Associate, Finance

What they invest in

from 4 of 7 portfolio companies

Advanced Manufacturing ×1AgTech ×1AI & Machine Learning ×1Climate Tech ×1Creator Economy ×1Direct to Consumer ×1E-commerce ×1IoT ×1

HQs:United States×2

Investments · 7 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path
Agorabrandsagorabrands.co

Agora Brands acquires profitable e-commerce brands from their founders, offering exits with the option for founders to stay on and help grow the acquired brands.

Direct to ConsumerE-commerce

Kode Labskodelabs.comin𝕏

KODE OS is a cloud-based building management platform that lets building owners, property and facility managers, and tenants monitor and control systems such as HVAC and lighting from a centralized dashboard.

IoTPropTechSaaSDover, US

Etrit Demaj(Executive Officer, Director)Adrian De Luca(Director)Edmond Demaj(Director)

Miovisionmiovision.comin𝕏
Raptor Mapsraptormaps.comin𝕏May 2016

Raptor Maps provides AI-powered analytics and automation software for solar plant operations, helping owners, operators, and engineers reduce costs and losses through visual data analysis and autonomous drone inspections.

Advanced ManufacturingAgTechAI & Machine LearningClimate TechBoston, US

Nikhil Vadhavkar(Founder/President and CEO)inEddie Obropta(Founder/CTO)inDavid Sossen(Director)

Viralnationviralnation.comin

Viral Nation is a social-first marketing agency that manages influencer/creator campaigns, social creative, community, and measurement for brands.

Creator EconomyMarketing TechMedia & Entertainment

Xoutlook.com

Frequently asked questions

What stage does Maverix Private Equity invest at?
Maverix Private Equity invests at the Growth stage.
What is Maverix Private Equity's typical check size?
Maverix Private Equity typically writes checks of $20M – $100M.
What sectors does Maverix Private Equity focus on?
Maverix Private Equity focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Data & Infrastructure, Defense Tech, Digital Health, Energy, Fintech, FoodTech, Logistics & Supply Chain, Mobility & Transportation, PropTech, Robotics, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
Where is Maverix Private Equity located?
Maverix Private Equity is headquartered in Toronto, CA.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

featuring the team

John Ruffolo - VC Legend - Maverix Private Equity - Afternoon "T" Episode 77

TTT Studios · John Ruffolo

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