John Cassidy
InvestorManaging Director, Canada at SVG Ventures | THRIVE
Canada
Writes $10K – $100K checks
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About
John Cassidy invested in 17 Canadian agri‑food tech companies, leads Canadian strategy, and uses CEO experience running a European fintech plus partnerships like Zone Agtech to help startups expand globally.
Invests in
AgTechAI & Machine LearningBiotechClimate TechFoodTechRobotics
Experience
- SVG Ventures | THRIVEManaging Director Canadacurrent2020 — presentCanada
- Pioneer FundInvestment Lead - Canadacurrent2022 — presentCanada
- XPRIZEStrategic Advisor - Moonshot Braintrustcurrent2026 — present
- VerdiBoard Membercurrent2024 — presentCanada
- TouchStoreChief Executive Officer2016 — 2020
- TouchStoreCommercial Director2013 — 2016
- SVG Ventures | THRIVEAccelerator Manager2011 — 2013
- Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance GroupBusiness Analyst2009 — 2011London, United Kingdom
Skills & more
Strategy15Management13Negotiation2Social Media Marketing35Marketing Communications22Social Media24Marketing20Email Marketing19Market Research18Marketing Strategy19Event Management14Business Strategy13
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Public RelationsAdvertisingNew Business DevelopmentBrand DevelopmentStart-upsDigital MarketingWeb DesignStrategic PartnershipsPress ReleasesSalesProject ManagementOnline Advertising- Canadian Private Capital Investment School — Ivey Business School Executive Education
From John's professional profile.
Colleagues at SVG Ventures | THRIVE
Aimee Elliott
Business Development Analyst at SVG Ventures | THRIVE
Alon Abramovich
Legal Counsel at Mars Growth Capital
Andrea Schweiger
Legal at Grazia Equity GmbH
Ben Lesage
Quebec Program Manager at SVG Ventures | THRIVE
Carin Gerhardt
Director of Corporate Programs at SVG Ventures | THRIVE
Coleton Fisher
Academy Manager at SVG Ventures | THRIVE
Danny O'Brien
Managing Director EMEA & Global Programs at SVG Ventures | THRIVE
Danny O’Brien
Managing Director EMEA & Global Programs at SVG Ventures | THRIVE
Frequently asked questions
- Who is John Cassidy?
- John Cassidy invested in 17 Canadian agri‑food tech companies, leads Canadian strategy, and uses CEO experience running a European fintech plus partnerships like Zone Agtech to help startups expand globally.
- Where does John Cassidy work?
- John Cassidy is Managing Director, Canada at SVG Ventures | THRIVE.
- What does John Cassidy invest in?
- John Cassidy invests in AgTech, AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Climate Tech, FoodTech, Robotics.
- What check size does John Cassidy write?
- John Cassidy typically writes checks of $10K – $100K.
- Where did John Cassidy go to school?
- John Cassidy studied at University of Limerick (Master of Business Administration (MBA), Corporate MBA); Stanford University (Certificate, Technology Management); University of Limerick (Business Studies, Finance).
Same school
Also attended University of Limerick59
Jared GorackeTax Manager & Controller at Agman PartnersDeclan KellyCFO at Delta PartnersRonan ShallyPartner and CFO at Highland EuropeHelen HartnettCOO at SVG Ventures | THRIVESharon O'SheaCFO at GoPoint VenturesJohn CarriganInvestment Director at The Yield Lab Europe
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Also attended Stanford University2,000
Peter ThielCo-founder & Partner at Founders FundDavid SacksCo-founder & General Partner at Craft Ventures; former White House AI & Crypto CzarGarry TanPresident & CEO of Y CombinatorAlfred LinPartner at Sequoia CapitalJim BreyerFounder & CEO of Breyer CapitalMike Maples JrCo-founding Partner at Floodgate
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Shared employers
Also worked at XPRIZE37
Dr. Michael NayakAdvisor at Industrious VenturesSergey YoungCo-Founder at BOLD LongevityPeter DiamandisPhysician, entrepreneur, and futurist inspiring leaders to think exponentially and create a future of abundanceAaron FykeFounder and Managing Partner at Thin Line CapitalJohn GedmarkAdvisor at Commonweal VenturesRyan BethencourtManaging Partner at Sustainable Food Ventures
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Also worked at SVG Ventures | THRIVE27
Peter EckesOperational Partner at Astanor VenturesJohn HartnettCEO and Founder at SVG Ventures | THRIVEHelen HartnettCOO at SVG Ventures | THRIVETawny ScanlanInvestor at FTW VenturesBen GibbonsFounder and Managing Partner at Waterpoint LaneAimee ElliottBusiness Development Analyst at SVG Ventures | THRIVE
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