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Arden Tse

Investor

Principal, Accelerate Fund, Yaletown Partners at Accelerate Fund · Principal at Yaletown Partners

Edmonton

About

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.

Invests in

Sector Agnostic

Experience

  1. Yaletown PartnersPrincipalcurrent2025 — presentEdmonton, Alberta, Canada
  2. Yaletown PartnersInvestment Manager - Accelerate Fund IVcurrent2024 — presentEdmonton, Alberta, Canada
  3. Yaletown PartnersInvestment Manager - Accelerate Fund IIIcurrent2020 — presentEdmonton, Alberta, Canada
  4. Yaletown PartnersInvestment Manager - Accelerate Fund IIcurrent2019 — presentGreater Edmonton Metropolitan Area
  5. Innovotech Inc.Vice Chair Board of Directorscurrent2026 — presentEdmonton, Alberta, Canada
  6. Innovotech Inc.Board Directorcurrent2025 — presentEdmonton, Alberta, Canada
  7. Edmonton UnlimitedGovernance and Human Resources Committeecurrent2024 — presentEdmonton, Alberta, Canada
  8. Edmonton UnlimitedBoard Directorcurrent2023 — presentEdmonton, Alberta, Canada
  9. WyvernMember Of The Board Of Advisorscurrent2018 — presentEdmonton, Alberta, Canada
  10. SOLV3D Inc.Member Board of Directors2019 — 2024Calgary, Alberta, Canada
  11. Prairie Noodle ShopCo-Founder2014 — 2020Edmonton, Canada Area
  12. University of AlbertaManager, Venture Mentoring Service2016 — 2019
  13. MacEwan UniversitySessional Instructor2016 — 2017Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
  14. Qube Investment Management & Benefit ConsultingEquity Team Lead2015Edmonton, AB
  15. Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo)Responsible Investment Analyst2013 — 2015
  16. Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo)Real Estate Associate2011 — 2013
  17. Public Works and Government Services CanadaRegional Portfolio Analyst2009 — 2011
  18. EcoAmmoAssociate, Green Building Consultant2008 — 2011
  19. Barclay Street Real Estate Ltd.Commercial Leasing and Sales Associate2007 — 2008
  20. Torode RealtyCommercial Leasing and Sales Associate2004 — 2007

Education

  1. Royal Roads UniversityGraduate Certificate, Executive Coaching2018 — 2019
  2. University of AlbertaMaster of Business Administration (MBA), Finance2011 — 2013
  3. University of AlbertaGraduate Certificate, Project Management2008
  4. Canada Green Building CouncilLEED AP2008
  5. University of AlbertaBachelor of Commerce, Business Administration1996 — 1999
  6. University of AlbertaBachelor of Science, Psychology1991 — 1995

Skills & more

StrategyTeam Leadership15Analysis13Management17Strategic Planning14Negotiation4Analytical Skills3Board of DirectorsShareholderFinancial Analysis34Investments29Portfolio Management14
+12 moreInvestment PropertiesReal EstatePresentation DevelopmentProject ManagementRelationship ManagementRisk ManagementLeasesCommercial Real EstateBusiness DevelopmentTrainingBudgetsValuation

Languages Cantonese

  • Private Capital Governance Program Certificate of Completion — CVCA & ICD
  • Engaging Difficult Conversations: A Coaching Approach to Conflict — Roy Group Leadership
  • Opportunity in Conflict: Engaging Difficult Conversations — Roy Group Leadership
  • The Leader's Discipline: A Coaching Approach to Leadership — Roy Group Leadership

From Arden's professional profile.

Colleagues at Accelerate Fund

Brad Johns
Partner, Yaletown Partners at Accelerate Fund
Neil Frizzell
Industry Advisor, Accelerate Fund III & IV at Accelerate Fund
Yasmine Al-Hussein
Investment Manager, Accelerate Fund, Yaletown Partners at Accelerate Fund

Frequently asked questions

Where does Arden Tse work?
Arden Tse is Principal, Accelerate Fund, Yaletown Partners at Accelerate Fund.
What does Arden Tse invest in?
Arden Tse invests in Sector Agnostic.

Same school

Also attended Royal Roads University12

Kurt BrandsManaging Director at Sleeping Giant Investment OfficeDan GunnCEO at VIATECRudi van den BroekInvestor at Roseview Global IncubatorPaul GirodoCo-Founder at Empowered Startups Ltd.Edoardo de MartinBoard Member at AInBCKarim KanjiRegional Director, Canada at Ardenton Capital Corporation

+ 6 more

Also attended University of Alberta68

Rohit SharmaInvestor at True VenturesChris EdwardsManaging Partner at Tall Grass VenturesTrish HendersonAdvisor at Tall Grass VenturesMurray RodeGeneral Partner at Bow CapitalSola CarrenaManaging Director, PE Team at Helios Digital VenturesMichaelInvestor at Runtime Ventures

+ 62 more

Shared employers

Also worked at Yaletown Partners8

Salil MunjalManaging Partner at Yaletown PartnersEric BukovinskyPartner at Yaletown PartnersShyam GuptaPartner at Yaletown PartnersMichael SfalcinPrincipal at Yaletown PartnersSophie GuptaPrincipal at Yaletown PartnersDave KoladaManaging Partner at Greensoil PropTech Ventures

+ 2 more

Also worked at Wyvern6

Dan MaddenPrincipal, National Security at SQUADRA VENTURESChris RobsonFounder at WyvernKurtis BrodaFounder at WyvernKristen CoteFounder at WyvernCallie LissinnaFounder at WyvernSuchintan SinghFounder at Skyvern

Also worked at Public Works and Government Services Canada3

JD Saint-MartinCo-Managing Partner at Boreal VenturesAileen AgadaAnalyst at Emerald Technology VenturesMoktar YusufFounder at Pactima