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Sean Brownlee

Investor

Co-Founder & Managing Partner at True North Fund · General Partner at Rho Ventures · Venture Partner at Defined VC

Montreal

Writes $2M – $5M checks · typically $3.5M

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Giuseppe DonvitounlockedSean: together at 3i Group (2001–2006)
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×8Sean: together at Rho Ventures

About

Partner at Rho Canada Ventures with nearly 15 years of operational and VC experience, focusing on SaaS, cloud, mobility and clean technology. He joined Rho in 2012 and previously worked at JMH Capital, 3i Corporation in Boston, and EDC in Ottawa.

Invests in

CleantechCloud ComputingMobility & TransportationSaaS

Experience

  1. True North FundCo-Founder & Managing Partnercurrent2023 — presentCanada
  2. DefinedVenture Partnercurrent2024 — presentVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
  3. Rho Canada VenturesGeneral Partnercurrent2012 — presentMontreal, Canada Area
  4. SPORTLOGiQBoard Of Directors2017 — 2026Montreal, Canada Area
  5. Fluent.ai Inc.Board Of Directors2018 — 2024Montreal, Canada Area
  6. BDC Capital (Canada)Partner - ICE Fund (Industrial Cleantech Energy Fund)2017 — 2023Montreal, Canada Area
  7. ThinkData WorksBoard Member2020 — 2023Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  8. RelogixBoard Member2019 — 2023Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  9. Auvik Networks Inc.Board Of Directors - Acquired by Great Hills Partners2013 — 2021Waterloo, Ontario
  10. UpchainBoard Of Directors - Acquired by AutoDesk2017 — 2021Toronto, Canada Area
  11. RessonBoard Of Directors - Acquired by McCain Foods2017 — 2020Fredericton, NB
  12. CopperleafBoard of Directors - Exit via IPO2010 — 2012British Columbia, Canada
  13. ENBALA Power NetworksOberserver - Acquired by Generac2010 — 2012Toronto, Canada Area
  14. Export Development CanadaLead Investor2009 — 2012
  15. JMH CapitalVP Investments2008 — 2009
  16. Crystal ISBoard of Directors - Acquired by Asahi Kasei2006 — 2008
  17. BrainsharkBoard of Directors - Acquired by Bigtincan2005 — 2008
  18. SiGe SemiconductorBoard of Directors - Acquired by Skyworks2005 — 2008Ottawa, Canada Area
  19. 3i Group plcInvestment Director2000 — 2007Greater Boston Area

Skills & more

Strategic Planning10Leadership7Strategy16Private Equity62Software10Venture Capital99Start-ups44Mergers8Business Strategy33Entrepreneurship43New Business Development8Investments28
+12 moreEntrepreneurBusiness DevelopmentCompetitive AnalysisCorporate DevelopmentStrategic PartnershipsCorporate FinanceDue DiligenceMergers & AcquisitionsFinanceSaaSExecutive ManagementManagement Consulting

Languages French

  • Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) — Association for investment mana

From Sean's professional profile.

Investments

Sources: the firm's website · curated public sources.

Colleagues at True North Fund

Chris J. Albinson
General Partner at BreakawayGrowth Fund
Nick Harrison
Investor at BreakawayGrowth Fund

Frequently asked questions

Who is Sean Brownlee?
Partner at Rho Canada Ventures with nearly 15 years of operational and VC experience, focusing on SaaS, cloud, mobility and clean technology. He joined Rho in 2012 and previously worked at JMH Capital, 3i Corporation in Boston, and EDC in Ottawa.
Where does Sean Brownlee work?
Sean Brownlee is Co-Founder & Managing Partner at True North Fund.
What does Sean Brownlee invest in?
Sean Brownlee invests in Cleantech, Cloud Computing, Mobility & Transportation, SaaS.
What check size does Sean Brownlee write?
Sean Brownlee typically writes checks of $2M – $5M.
What companies has Sean Brownlee invested in?
Investments tracked here include Auvik Networks, Relogix, Sport Logiq AI-Powerd Sports Analytics, Thentia Cloud, ThinkData Works, Upchain.
Where did Sean Brownlee go to school?
Sean Brownlee studied at MBA CFA (MBA, Accounting and Finance).

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