Yaletown Partners

Partner at Yaletown Partners based in Vancouver, leading Yaletown Insights research on digital transformation of traditional industries and applications of data, machine learning and AI. Previously an equity research analyst at Jefferies & Company covering infrastructure software and a research associate at Analysis Group; CFA charterholder with a BA in Economics from Pomona College.

Co-founder of Yaletown (2001) and Partner in the Vancouver office, with over 25 years of investing, legal and corporate governance experience. He has helped form, finance or exit over fifty high-growth companies, including exits of Circle, Bitstew and Daiya Foods, and chairs the board of the Canadian Venture Capital Association.

Partner at Yaletown Partners based in Toronto with over a decade at the intersection of technology and finance, having sourced and completed dozens of investments as a co-founder, investor, and consultant. Previously an Investment Director at a venture capital and venture debt firm, and holds an MBA from McMaster University's DeGroote School of Business.

Partner and Head of Responsible Investing at Yaletown with 15+ years of experience as an investment professional and corporate/technology lawyer. She oversees the firm's sustainability platform and ESG integration, co-founded the Equality Fund, previously co-led Somel Investments, and began her career as a lawyer at McCarthy Tétrault.

Principal responsible for Yaletown's Accelerate Funds II, III, and IV, based in the Edmonton office, focused on early-stage Alberta-based technology companies. Previously held investment roles at Qube Investment Management and AIMCo, and holds a BSc and MBA in Finance from the University of Alberta.

Venture Partner at Yaletown Partners based in the Calgary office, focused on managing portfolio companies and sourcing new opportunities while supporting the Innovation Growth Fund and Accelerate Fund teams. Previously a partner at Moneta Capital, VP at Launchworks, and an executive at Nortel, with 35+ years of experience across private equity, VC, business development, product management, and manufacturing automation.

Senior Investment Analyst at Yaletown Partners in Vancouver, supporting due diligence, sourcing, and deal structuring, negotiation, and execution. Previously a Junior Analyst at BCI and ran a venture debt lending program at Alacrity Canada; founded wearable personal-safety startup Cering Technologies and mentors through The Forum. Holds a BBA in Finance and Strategy from Simon Fraser University.

Senior Fund Operations Analyst at Yaletown Partners supporting LP reporting, company valuations, and internal systems automation, and contributing across the investment lifecycle from sourcing to execution. She previously held co-op placements and a Venture Grade Associate role, was selected for the CVCA's BIPOC Internship Pilot Program in 2021, and holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance and Entrepreneurship from Saint Mary's University.

Shyam Gupta was a general partner at Yaletown from 2017 to 2025, supporting portfolio companies in the Innovation Growth Funds I and II, and brings over 40 years of high-tech industry experience. He co-founded and led SDP Telecom Inc. to its 2015 acquisition by Molex, and co-founded Somel Investments, focusing on Quebec's early-stage deep tech ecosystem.

Investment Manager at Yaletown Partners' Edmonton office responsible for the Accelerate Funds, focused on early-stage technology startups in Alberta. Previously worked at Startup TNT sourcing and evaluating startups, with experience across nonprofit, post-secondary, and small business sectors. Holds a Business Economics and Law degree and an MBA in Innovation and Entrepreneurship from the University of Alberta.