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Nicholas Andruschak

Investor

Associate at Chrysalix · Board director at Applied Impact Robotics

Vancouver, BC

Writes $2M – $15M checks · typically $3M

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Nicholas: together at HaiLa
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Nicholas: together at Applied Impact Robotics

About

Nicholas Andruschak is a Vice President at Chrysalix with over a decade of experience in early-stage product management, R&D, and commercializing sensing and automation technologies for resource-intensive heavy industries. He contributes to investment thesis development, deal sourcing, due diligence, and portfolio company management, focusing on investments that support automation, digitization, circularity, and decarbonization in resource-intensive industries. He holds an MBA and a BASc in Mechatronics Engineering from the University of British Columbia and an MASc in Mechatronics Engineering from the University of Toronto.

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Invests in

Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyCleantechClimate TechRobotics

Board director at Applied Impact Robotics

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Applied Impact Robotics's investors · 3

ChrysalixDelft · $36.5K – $2.9M checks · since 2021Soundboard Venture FundNew Jersey · since 2025Virginia Venture PartnersRichmond · $100K checks · since 2025

Experience

  1. Chrysalix Venture CapitalVice Presidentcurrent2025 — presentThe Randstad, Netherlands
  2. Chrysalix Venture CapitalVice President2022 — 2025Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
  3. Chrysalix Venture CapitalInvestment Associate2020 — 2022Vancouver, Canada Area
  4. GeopyöräBoard Membercurrent2026 — presentOulu
  5. Deadwood Innovations Ltd.Board Observercurrent2024 — presentFort St James, British Columbia, Canada
  6. DTEBoard Membercurrent2023 — presentReykjavík
  7. DTEBoard Observer2020 — 2023Reykjavík, Capital Region, Iceland
  8. Voro MetalsBoard Observercurrent2025 — presentKingston, ON
  9. Voro MetalsBoard Member2023 — 2025Kingston, ON
  10. Sortera Alloys, Inc.Board Observercurrent2020 — presentFort Wayne, Indiana, United States
  11. Applied Impact RoboticsBoard Membercurrent2022 — present
  12. Applied Impact RoboticsBoard Observer2021 — 2022Ashburn, Virginia, United States
  13. Luffy AIBoard Observercurrent2022 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
  14. HaiLaBoard Observer2020 — 2022Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  15. Groupe MEQUALTECHInnovation2014 — 2019Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area
  16. TTT StudiosEntrepreneur In Residence2019Vancouver, Canada Area
  17. Honeywell Process SolutionsSensor Design & Data Analytics | Sensor Development Team2011North Vancouver
  18. Best Cyclotron Systems, Inc.Control System Development Engineer (Co-op)2010Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
  19. Univar SolutionsControl System Software Engineer (Co-op)2009North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Skills & more

Control Systems Design4Engineering5Finite Element Analysis1Sensors1AutomationMechanical EngineeringRobotics1MachiningData Analysis1MicrocontrollersPLC SiemensEmerson DeltaV
+12 moreMatlabMicrosoft ExcelSolidworksAutoCADC++SimulinkMicrosoft OfficeNI LabVIEWPythonSolidWorksPython (Programming Language)Teamwork
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) — Project Management Institute

From Nicholas's professional profile.

Investments

Board seats

Applied Impact RoboticsDteHaiLaLuffySortera Alloys

Per the firm's website.

Colleagues at Chrysalix

Alfred Lam
Partner at Chrysalix
Alicia Lenis
Vice President at Chrysalix
Charles Haythornthwaite
Senior Partner at Chrysalix
Chris Hartshorn
Advisor at Chrysalix
Fred van Beuningen
Managing Partner at Chrysalix
Gene J.W. Kim
Venture Partner at Chrysalix
Gina Andre
Office Administrator at Chrysalix
Greg Allen
Partner at Chrysalix

Frequently asked questions

Who is Nicholas Andruschak?
Nicholas Andruschak is a Vice President at Chrysalix with over a decade of experience in early-stage product management, R&D, and commercializing sensing and automation technologies for resource-intensive heavy industries. He contributes to investment thesis development, deal sourcing, due diligence, and portfolio company management, focusing on investments that support automation, digitization, circularity, and decarbonization in resource-intensive industries. He holds an MBA and a BASc in Mechatronics Engineering from the University of British Columbia and an MASc in Mechatronics Engineering from the University of Toronto.
Where does Nicholas Andruschak work?
Nicholas Andruschak is Associate at Chrysalix and Board director at Applied Impact Robotics.
What does Nicholas Andruschak invest in?
Nicholas Andruschak invests in Advanced Manufacturing, Circular Economy, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Robotics.
What check size does Nicholas Andruschak write?
Nicholas Andruschak typically writes checks of $2M – $15M.
What boards does Nicholas Andruschak sit on?
Nicholas Andruschak holds tracked board seats at Applied Impact Robotics, Dte, HaiLa, Luffy, Sortera Alloys.
Where did Nicholas Andruschak go to school?
Nicholas Andruschak studied at UBC Sauder School of Business (Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship); University of Toronto (Master of Applied Science (MASc), Mechatronics); The University of British Columbia (Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Mechatronics).

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Also attended UBC Sauder School of Business57

Jennifer VanciniFounding General Partner at Mighty CapitalDavid ZoricVenture Analyst at Tall Grass VenturesDanielle Ardon BaratzPartner at Red Dot Capital PartnersRachel XiaSenior Investment Associate at Asia PartnersCarlos PenicheInvestor at SUPPLY CHANGE CAPITALWilliam PompeuSenior Manager, Entrepreneur Selection at Endeavor Catalyst

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Also attended University of Toronto726

Ilya SutskeverCo-founder of OpenAI; co-founder & CEO of Safe SuperintelligenceNick FrosstCo-founder of CohereYasmin RazaviInvestor at Spark CapitalImran BashirFounding Partner, Chief Operating Officer at Extreme Venture PartnersKarim GillaniGeneral Partner at Luge CapitalAndrew MiklasGeneral Partner at Y Combinator

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Also attended The University of British Columbia563

Joan MirallesHead of Administration & Valuation at Inveready Technology Investment GroupZack GrimmerInvestor at IVP (Institutional Venture Partners)Rares CrisanInvestor at Notable CapitalMarianne WuVenture Partner at Congruent VenturesBrendan BakerPartner at Rackhouse Venture Management LpAli KashaniVenture Partner at Think+ Ventures Management, Llc

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Shared employers

Also worked at Deadwood Innovations Ltd.1

Alfred LamPartner at Chrysalix

Also worked at DTE3

Greg AllenPartner at ChrysalixÁrni BlöndalFounding Partner at Brunnur Ventures GPJakob ÁsmundssonChief Executive Officer at Dte

Also worked at HaiLa2

Greg AllenPartner at ChrysalixHelge SeetzenCEO and Managing Partner at TandemLaunch

Also worked at Honeywell Process Solutions180

John CarpenterInformation Technology Director at Madrona Venture GroupSriram KrishnanStartup builder and investorGretchen McClainInvestor at EPIC VENTURESSiddhi GuptaIndia Investment Analyst at Beyond Capital VenturesBrett McMickellAdvisor at Tall Grass VenturesMayur MaheshwariHead - Finance & Operations at Sauce.vc

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