The OMERS Ventures Mafia
7 people came through OMERS Ventures and went on to found or lead other companies.
Taku MurahwiInvestment teamFounded CapIntelPrashant MattaVenture CapitalFounded Panache VenturesDave WechslerPrincipalFounded Radiator LabsGideon HaydenSenior AssociateFounded UpwindKevin KimsaFormer Managing DirectorFounded Climate Innovation CapitalTara ReevesPartnerFounded TuroDamien SteelManaging Partner and Global Head of VenturesFounded Deep Sky
Frequently asked questions
- What is the OMERS Ventures mafia?
- The OMERS Ventures mafia is the network of 7 people who came through OMERS Ventures and went on to found or lead other companies, including CapIntel, Panache Ventures, Radiator Labs, Upwind, Climate Innovation Capital.
- Who is in the OMERS Ventures mafia?
- Notable members include Taku Murahwi (CapIntel), Prashant Matta (Panache Ventures), Dave Wechsler (Radiator Labs), Gideon Hayden (Upwind), Kevin Kimsa (Climate Innovation Capital), Tara Reeves (Turo), Damien Steel (Deep Sky).
- What companies did OMERS Ventures alumni found?
- Companies founded by OMERS Ventures alumni include CapIntel, Panache Ventures, Radiator Labs, Upwind, Climate Innovation Capital, Turo, Deep Sky.






