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Manica Blain

Investor

Advisor at Ridgeline Ventures

Canada

Writes $250K – $3M checks · typically $1M

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About

Manica Blain is an investor and advisor at Top Knot Ventures with over 20 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, and venture capital. She co-founded Campfire Capital, a $32 million early-stage consumer fund, and currently advises a portfolio of consumer brands including Blanka, Blume, FIGS, and others. She also serves as a fund advisor to Ridgeline Ventures.

Experience

  1. Top Knot Ventures Inc.Investor & Advisorcurrent2022 — presentVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
  2. Ridgeline VenturesAdvisorcurrent2023 — present
  3. Campfire CapitalGeneral Partner & Co-Founder2015 — 2024Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
  4. BrandProject LPVenture Partner2021 — 2022Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
  5. JH InvestmentsDirector, Investments2018 — 2020Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area
  6. OnexDirector, Funds Group2013 — 2014Toronto, Canada Area
  7. OnexAssociate, Investment Team (ONCAP)2010 — 2013Greater Toronto Area, Canada
  8. BMO Capital MarketsAssociate, Diversified Investment Banking2010Greater Toronto Area, Canada
  9. CitigroupAssociate, Consumer & Retail Investment Banking2007 — 2010London Area, United Kingdom
  10. Westwind PartnersAnalyst, Investment Banking2005 — 2007
  11. BMO Capital MarketsAnalyst, Debt Origination2005Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Colleagues at Ridgeline Ventures

Erich Tengelsen
Managing Partner at Ridgeline Ventures
Luke Vernon
Managing Partner at Ridgeline Ventures
Seb Kocsis
Advisor & Partner at Ridgeline Ventures

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Andrew Black
Founder, Managing Partner at BrandProject Capital

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Manica Blain?
Manica Blain is an investor and advisor at Top Knot Ventures with over 20 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, and venture capital. She co-founded Campfire Capital, a $32 million early-stage consumer fund, and currently advises a portfolio of consumer brands including Blanka, Blume, FIGS, and others. She also serves as a fund advisor to Ridgeline Ventures.
Where does Manica Blain work?
Manica Blain is Advisor at Ridgeline Ventures.
What check size does Manica Blain write?
Manica Blain typically writes checks of $250K – $3M.
Where did Manica Blain go to school?
Manica Blain studied at University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management (Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce & Finance).

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