Jean-Francois Marcoux
InvestorManaging Partner at White Star Capital
Montreal
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M
About
Jean-Francois Marcoux is co-founder and managing partner at White Star Capital. He previously co-founded Ludia, a digital videogame publisher, where he oversaw finance, legal, strategy, and HR operations as the company grew to 250 employees before its 2010 acquisition by FremantleMedia. Marcoux brings 30 years of experience in startup management and investment projects, including senior roles in M&A, financing, and venture capital at major financial institutions and media companies, and holds an M.Sc. in Finance and CFA designation.
Jeanfmarcoux @jfmarcoux
Congratulations to @mikewystrach and the team at @Freshly on their acquisition by @Nestle! @White Star Capital has supported Mike and his co-founder @Carter Comstock since 2015, and I’m glad to have been part of the journey! https://t.co/aN8pjHo8Ji https://t.co/ErE9w1wMy5
Oct 30, 2020 · ♥ 5
Jeanfmarcoux @jfmarcoux
Great video on Spatial's vision! @WhiteStarCap @spatialxr https://t.co/CjYNcGwQck
Oct 29, 2020 · ♥ 2
Jeanfmarcoux @jfmarcoux
Congrats @dialogue @SunLife https://t.co/55cphzLYWC
Jul 29, 2020 · ♥ 2
Experience
- White Star CapitalCo Founder and Managing Partnercurrent2013 — present
- VentionBoard Membercurrent2017 — presentMontreal, Canada Area
- NovistoBoard Membercurrent2021 — present
- KeyMeBoard Membercurrent2019 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
- BorrowellBoard Membercurrent2017 — presentToronto, Canada Area
- SalesfloorBoard Membercurrent2016 — present
- DialogueBoard Member2018 — 2023Montreal, Canada Area
- SpatialBoard Observer2019 — 2023New York City Metropolitan Area
- mnuboBoard Member2015 — 2019
- Tuango Inc.Board Member2015 — 2018
- IMMUNIOBoard Member2016 — 2017Acquired by Trend-Micro
- LudiaBoard Member2007 — 2016
- LudiaCo-Founder, EVP Ludia Inc.2007 — 2013Montreal, Canada Area
- TC TranscontinentalSenior Director, Mergers and Acquisitions2003 — 2007Montreal, Canada Area
- ScotiabankAssociate Director, Investment Banking2000 — 2003
- Caisse de dépôt et placement du QuébecTechnology, Media and Telecommunications Private Equity Analyst1998 — 2000
- Deutsche BankAssociate - Institutional Sales and Trading1996 — 1998
Education
- CFA InstituteCFA
- Université de SherbrookeMaster of Science (MSc), Finance1995 — 1996
- HEC MontréalBachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Finance1992 — 1995
Skills & more
Languages English · French
From Jean-Francois's professional profile.
Same school
Also attended Université de Sherbrooke34
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Also attended HEC Montréal97
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Shared employers
Also worked at Vention4
Also worked at Dialogue7
+ 1 more
Also worked at Spatial3
Also worked at Ludia2
Deals · 1
WSC Digital Yield Master Fund Ltd.Board seat
via White Star Capital · filed Jun 2022 · $500K raise
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.


















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