Moe Kermani
InvestorManaging Partner at Vanedge Capital
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Writes $1M β $15M checks Β· typically $3M
About
Managing Partner focused on deep tech including AI, cybersecurity, analytics, sensors, semiconductors, and quantum systems. Former VP at NetApp and former President/CEO of Bycast (acquired by NetApp); holds an M.Sc. and Ph.D. in physics from UBC.
ContactΒ· published on Moe's own website
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityData & InfrastructureDeep TechHardwareSaaS
Experience
- Vanedge CapitalManaging Partnercurrent2012 β presentVancouver, Canada Area
- TMX GroupBoard Membercurrent2020 β presentToronto, Ontario, Canada
- Echodyne CorpBoard Membercurrent2019 β presentGreater Seattle Area
- PlotlyBoard Membercurrent2018 β presentMontreal, Canada Area
- xCuresBoard Member2018 β 2025Los Altos California
- MapDBoard Member2015 β 2025San Francisco Bay Area
- RaxiumBoard Observer2021 β 2022Fremont, California, United States
- HyTrustBoard Observer2014 β 2020San Francisco Bay Area
- Quantum Benchmark Inc.Board Member2017 β 2020Waterloo, Ontario
- BitfusionBoard Member2016 β 2019
- Creative Destruction LabMachine Learning Track2015 β 2017Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Pacific Institute for the Mathematical SciencesBoard Member2015 β 2017Vancouver, Canada Area
- MediaCore TechnologiesBoard Member2015Victoria, Canada
- Boundless Spatial (OpenGeo)Board Member2013 β 2015Greater St. Louis Area
- Metafor SoftwareBoard Member2012 β 2015Vancouver, Canada Area
- Wurldtech Security TechnologiesBoard Member2012 β 2014Vancouver, Canada Area
- NetAppVice President2010 β 2011Sunnyvale CA/Vancouver BC
- BycastPresident & CEO2000 β 2010
- SonigistixDirector R&D1996 β 1999
Skills & more
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StorageSoftware DevelopmentVirtualizationProfessional ServicesM&A experienceAgile MethodologiesBusiness AlliancesSaaSEnterprise SoftwareNetAppStrategyStrategic PlanningFrom Moe's professional profile.
Deals Β· 3
Axine Water Technologies Inc.Board seat
via Vanedge Capital Β· filed Nov 2024 Β· $9M raise
EchodyneBoard seat
via Vanedge Capital Β· filed Jun 2022 Β· $134.3M raise
RigadoBoard seat
via Vanedge Capital Β· filed Nov 2021 Β· $2.1M raise
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.
Colleagues at Vanedge Capital
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Moe Kermani?
- Managing Partner focused on deep tech including AI, cybersecurity, analytics, sensors, semiconductors, and quantum systems. Former VP at NetApp and former President/CEO of Bycast (acquired by NetApp); holds an M.Sc. and Ph.D. in physics from UBC.
- Where does Moe Kermani work?
- Moe Kermani is Managing Partner at Vanedge Capital.
- What does Moe Kermani invest in?
- Moe Kermani invests in AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Hardware, SaaS.
- What check size does Moe Kermani write?
- Moe Kermani typically writes checks of $1M β $15M.
- What boards does Moe Kermani sit on?
- Moe Kermani holds tracked board seats at Axine Water Technologies Inc., Echodyne, Rigado.
- Where did Moe Kermani go to school?
- Moe Kermani studied at The University of British Columbia (Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Experimental Particle Physics); The University of British Columbia (Master's Degree, Physics).
Same school
Also attended The University of British Columbia248
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Shared employers
Also worked at TMX Group5
Also worked at xCures5
Also worked at MediaCore Technologies2
Also worked at NetApp40
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