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386 people in our graph share verified history with John — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
BorisunlockedJohn: together at Ether Capital (2018–2023)
John: together at Raptor Maps
×6John: together at OMERS Ventures
×3John: together at Schulich School of Business - York University
About
John Ruffolo is the Founder and Managing Partner of Maverix Private Equity and the Founder of OMERS Ventures. He co-founded the Council of Canadian Innovators, where he serves as Vice Chair. Ruffolo sits on the boards of several innovation-focused organizations, including Kepler Communications, Raptor Maps, and Viral Nation.
Experience
- Maverix Private EquityFounder & Managing Partnercurrent2019 — presentToronto, Ontario, Canada
- Council of Canadian Innovators | Conseil Canadien des InnovateursCo-Founder and Vice Chaircurrent2015 — presentToronto, Canada Area
- Kepler Communications Inc.Board Membercurrent2025 — presentToronto, Ontario, Canada
- Raptor MapsBoard Membercurrent2024 — presentBoston, Massachusetts, United States
- Viral NationBoard Membercurrent2022 — presentToronto, Ontario, Canada
- CIBCFoundation Board Membercurrent2021 — presentToronto, Ontario, Canada
- NervGen Pharma Corp.Board Member2023 — 2026Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- KODE LabsBoard Member2024 — 2026Detroit, MI
- AI Partnerships CorpCo-Founder and Chair of the Board2020 — 2024Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- engineering.comBoard Member2020 — 2023Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Ether CapitalBoard Member2018 — 2023Toronto, Canada Area
- OneEleven 111Board Member & Honorary Chair2013 — 2023Toronto, Canada Area
- Continuum Residential REIT (acquired by Starlight Investments)Board Member2012 — 2020Toronto, Canada Area
- Ontario Centre of InnovationBoard Member2016 — 2019
- HootSuiteBoard Member2013 — 2019Vancouver, Canada Area
- Purpose FinancialBoard Member2017 — 2018Toronto, Canada Area
- D2LBoard Member2015 — 2018Kitchener, Canada Area
- OMERS VenturesFounder and Chief Executive Officer2011 — 2018Toronto, Canada Area
- OMERS Platform InvestmentsExecutive Managing Director2011 — 2018Toronto, Canada Area
- Gain Energy Ltd. (formerly OMERS Energy)Chairman2014 — 2017Calgary, Canada Area
Skills & more
Venture Capital99Pension Funds32Sustainability45Healthcare Information Technology28Telecommunications84Professional Mentoring12Private Equity99Cleantech70Entrepreneurship99Mergers & Acquisitions99Corporate Development99Corporate Governance17
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Start-upsDue DiligenceInvestmentsCorporate FinanceStrategic PartnershipsBusiness StrategyIPOStart-up VenturesTechnologyMediaLeadershipStrategic Planning- Fellow of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario (FCPA) — Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada)
From John's professional profile.
Colleagues at Maverix Private Equity
Anya Rae
Associate Partner, Finance at Maverix Private Equity
Arlene Dickinson
Founder and General Partner at District Ventures Capital
Chris Hodgson
Partner, Growth at Maverix Private Equity
CK Dhaliwal
Executive Director at Startup TNT
Dani Reiss
Advisory Board; Chairman & CEO, Canada Goose at Maverix Private Equity
Daniel Frank
Associate, Investments at Maverix Private Equity
Dr. Eric Hoskins
Partner, Healthcare Innovation at Maverix Private Equity
Eric Mogilner
Associate, Investments at Maverix Private Equity
Frequently asked questions
- Who is John Ruffolo?
- John Ruffolo is the Founder and Managing Partner of Maverix Private Equity and the Founder of OMERS Ventures. He co-founded the Council of Canadian Innovators, where he serves as Vice Chair. Ruffolo sits on the boards of several innovation-focused organizations, including Kepler Communications, Raptor Maps, and Viral Nation.
- Where does John Ruffolo work?
- John Ruffolo is Founder & Managing Partner at Maverix Private Equity.
- Where did John Ruffolo go to school?
- John Ruffolo studied at Schulich School of Business - York University (BBA, Accounting).
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Also attended Schulich School of Business - York University150
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Shared employers
Also worked at Council of Canadian Innovators | Conseil Canadien des Innovateurs1
Also worked at Kepler Communications Inc.9
Alex CheeCo-Founding Partner, Credit / Termina at Tribe Capital FirstlookAditya AggarwalSenior Managing Partner at BDC Venture CapitalBrad GillespieManaging Partner at IA VenturesJohn CowgillPartner at Costanoa VenturesSamer BishayInvestor at Leva CapitalRayfe Gaspar-AsaokaPartner at Canaan Partners
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Also worked at Raptor Maps13
Abe YokellManaging Partner and Co-Founder at Congruent VenturesErnst SackPartner at Blue Bear Capital PartnersCarolin FunkPartner at Blue Bear Capital PartnersEmily KirschFounder and Managing Partner at PowerhouseMohit TalwarPartner, Investments at Maverix Private EquityEddie ObroptaFounder/CTO at Raptor Maps
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