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Dennis Kavelman

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Partner at Inovia Capital

Toronto

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

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About

Joined Inovia in 2018 to launch Growth Fund I and leads the firm's value creation strategy. Former CFO and COO of RIM and COO of D2L; sits on several portfolio boards.

Contact· self-published, not guessed

Experience

  1. Inovia CapitalPartnercurrent2018 — presentToronto
  2. VidyardDirectorcurrent2012 — present
  3. Thalmic LabsDirector2014 — 2020
  4. Desire2LearnChief Operating Officer2012 — 2014Kitchener/Toronto
  5. Research In MotionCo-Chief Operating Officer/ Special Advisor2007 — 2010
  6. Research In MotionChief Financial Officer1995 — 2007
  7. KPMGSenior Accountant, Audit and Corporate Finance1991 — 1995

Skills & more

Product Management23Corporate Finance31Strategic Partnerships69Finance36Account Management4Start-ups53Mobile Technology43Entrepreneurship5Leadership50Strategy72Business Strategy38Management56
+8 moreBusiness DevelopmentMobile ApplicationsProgram ManagementAuditingMobile DevicesTelecommunicationsStrategic PlanningProject Management
  • Chartered Accountant — Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants

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Colleagues at Inovia Capital

Abhith Gopalakrishna
Manager, Data and Analytics at Inovia Capital
Alessandra Delli Colli
Manager, Marketing & Communications at Inovia Capital
Alex McIsaac
General Partner at Inovia Capital
Alex Norman
Partner at N49P
Alice Reimer
Co-Founder & Venture Partner at Inovia Capital
Andreas Huber
Partner, COO at 3TS Capital Partners
Arie Koifman
Investor at Inovia Capital
Ayush Malhotra
Investor at Inovia Capital

Network11

Bert AmatoScout
Venture Partner at Golden Ventures
Darian ShiraziScout
Investor, entrepreneur, and Managing Partner at Gradient Ventures
Geoff JudgeScout
Advisor at Inovia Capital
Karamdeep NijjarScout
Partner at Inovia Capital
Rasool RayaniScout
Investor at Inovia Capital
Andre Charoo
Founder & Managing Partner at Inovia Capital
Andrew Biddell
Analyst at Inovia Capital
Antoine Nivard
Founder at Blank Ventures
Arie Koifman
Investor at Inovia Capital
Catherine Zhang
Investor at Inovia Capital
Charlotte Borgognoni
Vice President at Inovia Capital

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Dennis Kavelman?
Joined Inovia in 2018 to launch Growth Fund I and leads the firm's value creation strategy. Former CFO and COO of RIM and COO of D2L; sits on several portfolio boards.
Where does Dennis Kavelman work?
Dennis Kavelman is Partner at Inovia Capital.
What check size does Dennis Kavelman write?
Dennis Kavelman typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
What companies has Dennis Kavelman invested in?
Investments tracked here include AlayaCare, Benchsci, Deako, Float Financial, Guesty, Symend, Vidyard, WorkJam.
Where did Dennis Kavelman go to school?
Dennis Kavelman studied at University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management (Directors Education Program); Wilfrid Laurier University (BBA Co-op, Accounting/Management).

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