About
James Povitz is on the investment team at NAventures, where he sources fintech investments and supports portfolio companies. He previously worked on the strategic initiatives, partnerships and investments team at National Bank on retail and commercial banking projects, and before that practiced at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP advising startups, VCs, and other businesses on venture deals, securities, and M&A. He is a member of the Barreau du Québec and holds a B.Com., a B.C.L., and an LL.B. from McGill University.
Invests in
Fintech
Experience
- National Bank of CanadaPrincipal, Venture Capital, NAventurescurrent2022 — presentMontreal, Quebec, Canada
- National Bank of CanadaDirector, Venture Capital, NAventures2020 — 2022Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- National Bank of CanadaStrategic Initiatives, Partnerships and Investments2018 — 2020
- Walnut InsuranceBoard Observercurrent2022 — present
- nestoBoard Observercurrent2024 — present
- BorrowellBoard Observercurrent2021 — present
- ClearEstateBoard Observercurrent2022 — present
- Pathway MedicalInvestor/Advisorcurrent2021 — present
- McGill Dobson Centre for EntrepreneurshipAdvisorcurrent2022 — present
- d1g1tBoard observercurrent2021 — present
- OwnlyBoard Observercurrent2022 — present
- SparrowAdvisorcurrent2021 — present
- Nest WealthBoard Observer2021 — 2024
- OneVestBoard Observer2022 — 2023
- TriplePlay (acquired by Roblox)Investor2020 — 2022
- SecureKey Technologies IncBoard Observer2020 — 2022
- FlinksBoard Observer2020 — 2021
- Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLPCorporate Lawyer2014 — 2018Montreal, Canada Area
- Infinity BladesCo-Founder2012 — 2015
- Le Naturiste / VitaminolClub Pro Director2013
Education
- McGill UniversityB.C.L./JD, Law2012 — 2015
- McGill UniversityBachelor of Commerce (BCom)2009 — 2012
Skills & more
Analytical SkillsStrategyProblem SolvingPublic SpeakingTeamworkLeadershipManagementVenture CapitalDeal SourcingStrategic PartnershipsCorporate LawMergers & Acquisitions
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Contract ManagementLegal AdviceBankingPaymentsRegulatory ComplianceDue DiligenceLegal ResearchBusiness DevelopmentConsultingResearchReal Estate TransactionsLegal WritingLanguages English · French
- Quebec Bar
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Same school
Also attended McGill University322
Harley FinkelsteinInvestor at Felicis VenturesMattias LjungmanInvestor at Moonfire VenturesNoubar AfeyanInvestor at Flagship PioneeringDavid NaultGeneral Partner at Luge CapitalLaviva MazharPrincipal at Luge CapitalLisa PurcellInvestor at Third Rock Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at National Bank of Canada22
Philippe DaoustManaging Director at NAventuresJoshuah LebacqPrincipal at NAventuresJonathan Dellar-FernandesAssociate at NAventuresLaurence BoudriasAssociate at NAventuresJulien MarolleauSenior Analyst at NAventuresMatt CohenFounder and Managing Partner at Ripple Ventures
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