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Moe Kermani

Investor

Managing Partner at Vanedge Capital

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Writes $1M – $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

  1. Vanedge CapitalManaging Partnercurrent2012 β€” presentVancouver, Canada Area
  2. TMX GroupBoard Membercurrent2020 β€” presentToronto, Ontario, Canada
  3. Echodyne CorpBoard Membercurrent2019 β€” presentGreater Seattle Area
  4. PlotlyBoard Membercurrent2018 β€” presentMontreal, Canada Area
  5. xCuresBoard Member2018 β€” 2025Los Altos California
  6. MapDBoard Member2015 β€” 2025San Francisco Bay Area
  7. RaxiumBoard Observer2021 β€” 2022Fremont, California, United States
  8. HyTrustBoard Observer2014 β€” 2020San Francisco Bay Area
  9. Quantum Benchmark Inc.Board Member2017 β€” 2020Waterloo, Ontario
  10. BitfusionBoard Member2016 β€” 2019
  11. Creative Destruction LabMachine Learning Track2015 β€” 2017Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  12. Pacific Institute for the Mathematical SciencesBoard Member2015 β€” 2017Vancouver, Canada Area
  13. MediaCore TechnologiesBoard Member2015Victoria, Canada
  14. Boundless Spatial (OpenGeo)Board Member2013 β€” 2015Greater St. Louis Area
  15. Metafor SoftwareBoard Member2012 β€” 2015Vancouver, Canada Area
  16. Wurldtech Security TechnologiesBoard Member2012 β€” 2014Vancouver, Canada Area
  17. NetAppVice President2010 β€” 2011Sunnyvale CA/Vancouver BC
  18. BycastPresident & CEO2000 β€” 2010
  19. SonigistixDirector R&D1996 β€” 1999

Skills & more

Strategic Partnerships25Start-ups40Product Management12Cloud Computing31Business Strategy3Business Development6Entrepreneurship7Storage Virtualization39Venture Capital8Cloud Storage8Product Marketing2Go-to-market Strategy2
+12 moreStorageSoftware DevelopmentVirtualizationProfessional ServicesM&A experienceAgile MethodologiesBusiness AlliancesSaaSEnterprise SoftwareNetAppStrategyStrategic Planning

From 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 – $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).

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