Ryan Holmes
InvestorGeneral Partner at LOI Venture
Vancouver, BC
Writes $100K – $1M checks · typically $300K
About
Ryan Holmes, venture investor and Hootsuite founder, actively codes and prototypes while mentoring teen and early‑20s founders through AMAs, pitch reviews and educational content, providing hands‑on product and go‑to‑market expertise.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningConsumerHealthtechSaaSSocial
Experience
- HootsuiteFounder, CEO, and Board Membercurrent2026 — presentGlobal
- HootsuiteBoard Membercurrent2009 — presentVancouver, BC
- HootsuiteCEO2009 — 2020
- LOI VentureCo-Founder & Chairmancurrent2021 — presentCanada
- Invoke MediaBoard of Directorscurrent2010 — present
- Invoke MediaCEO and Founder2000 — 2010
- AritziaBoard Of Directors2016 — 2021Vancouver, Canada Area
- AppboyAdvisor2011 — 2017
- WanteringAdvisor2012 — 2016Vancouver, Canada Area
- Recon InstrumentsBoard of Directors2014 — 2015Vacouver
- Adreno Gear ltdFounder & Chairman1992 — 2015
- LaunchRockAdvisor2011 — 2014
- Memelabs.comCo-Founder2006 — 2014
- SummifyAdvisor2010 — 2012
- Tagga Media IncCo-Founder - CTO2008 — 2009
- Music DirectionDirector2007 — 2008
- Otherways MediaProject Manager1999 — 2001
Education
- The University of British ColumbiaDoctor of Law - JD (Hons), Business/Commerce2018
- University of VictoriaInternational Business1997 — 1998
- Okanagan CollegeBusiness1994 — 1996
Skills & more
SaaS65Web 2.020Google Analytics22Facebook32WordPress20Social Media99Team Building31Scalability24Entrepreneurship99Social Networking99Web Development48Web Marketing54
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Social MarketingFreemiumStart-upsNew MediaOnline AdvertisingSocial Media MarketingWeb AnalyticsSEOInternal CommunicationsE-commerceIntegrated MarketingMarketing StrategyLanguages English · Spanglish
From Ryan's professional profile.
Colleagues at LOI Venture
Alex Read
Investor at LOI Venture
Christopher Gora
Investor at LOI Venture
Manny Padda
Co-founder and General Partner at LOI Venture
Marlon Thompson
Venture Partner at LOI Venture
Melissa Allen
Venture Partner at LOI Venture
Niki Choo
Investor at LOI Venture
Sharad Mohan
Investor at LOI Venture
Tim Dinger
Analyst at LOI Venture
Network3
Ali SaheliScout
Partner at 7 Gate Ventures
Benjamin JoffeScout
Partner at SOSV
Danielle StrachmanScout
Investor at NZVC
Investors connected to Ryan in public investor directories — a warm-intro map.
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Ryan Holmes work?
- Ryan Holmes is General Partner at LOI Venture.
- What does Ryan Holmes invest in?
- Ryan Holmes invests in AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Healthtech, SaaS, Social.
- What check size does Ryan Holmes write?
- Ryan Holmes typically writes checks of $100K – $1M.
Same school
Also attended The University of British Columbia242
Joan MirallesHead of Administration & Valuation at Inveready Technology Investment GroupRares CrisanInvestor at Notable CapitalMarianne WuVenture Partner at Congruent VenturesBrendan BakerPartner at Rackhouse Venture Management LpAli KashaniVenture Partner at Think+ Ventures Management, LlcNick FitzInvestor at Juniper Ventures Management, Llc
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Also attended University of Victoria48
Dana OshiroPartner at HeavybitSandra MalmbergInvestor at EQT VenturesRafael BirnbaumVice President at TCVMitchell BallentineMarketing at Pangaea Ventures Us Inc.Aaron FykeFounder and Managing Partner at Thin Line CapitalJonathan BeckerInvestor at Headline
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Also attended Okanagan College2
Shared employers
Also worked at Hootsuite17
David MackayD9Y at Mucker CapitalDavid J. BlumbergFounder and Managing Partner of Blumberg CapitalBruce TaraginManaging Director at Blumberg CapitalJulie HerendeenOperating Partner at StripesBrian KobusInvestor at OMERS VenturesBocar DiaPartner at Forum Ventures
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