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Wilson Acton

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Co-founder at Tall Grass Ventures · Executive Officer, Director at Whipcord

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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223 people in our graph share verified history with Wilson — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Bryan ChowunlockedWilson: together at University of Calgary (2007–2008)
×5Wilson: together at Tall Grass Ventures
×2Wilson: together at University of Saskatchewan
×4Wilson: together at University of Calgary

About

Wilson Acton co-founded Tall Grass Ventures with Chris Edwards and helps guide the firm's strategic direction while working with founders and management teams. He previously practiced as a partner at a Canadian national law firm with a focus on mergers & acquisitions and capital markets, and earlier co-founded, built, and exited several businesses in agtech and fintech. A fifth-generation member of a Saskatchewan grain and livestock family, he focuses on pre-Series A technology investment in Canada.

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Invests in

AgTechFintech

Executive Officer, Director at Whipcord

Experience

  1. Tall Grass VenturesManaging Partnercurrent2022 — presentCalgary, Alberta, Canada
  2. HomeTeam LiveStrategic Advisorcurrent2021 — presentRegina, Saskatchewan, Canada
  3. StoreToDoorBoard Member2021 — 2024Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
  4. Weave VCAdvisor2022 — 2024Alberta, Canada
  5. KidSport Calgary & AreaBoard Member2009 — 2022Calgary, Alberta, Canada
  6. Alberta IoTMember Of The Board Of Advisors2020 — 2022Calgary, Alberta, Canada
  7. Intangible Properties Exchange Inc ("IPEX")Co-Founder, Director and Chief Commercial Officer2021Calgary, Alberta, Canada
  8. VergeCo-Founder and Chief Growth Officer2019 — 2021Calgary, Alberta, Canada
  9. WhipcordCo-Founder and EVP, Corporate Affairs & General Counsel2018 — 2021Calgary, Alberta, Canada
  10. McCarthy TétraultPartner, Business Law2016 — 2018Calgary, Alberta, Canada
  11. McCarthy TétraultAssociate, Business Law2008 — 2016Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Skills & more

Business Relationship Management5Business Development3Operational Strategy1Executive Management2Board of Directors1Mergers18Corporate Finance9EnergySecurities7Contract Negotiation1Contract NegotiationsIPO4
+11 moreMergers & AcquisitionsCorporate LawCorporate GovernanceLegal AdviceSecurities RegulationInvestmentsDue DiligenceCommercial LitigationCommunicationNegotiationMergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

From Wilson's professional profile.

Colleagues at Tall Grass Ventures

Brett McMickell
Advisor at Tall Grass Ventures
Chris Edwards
Managing Partner at Tall Grass Ventures
Chris Paterson
Venture Partner at Tall Grass Ventures
Connie Wiltshire
Executive Administrator at Tall Grass Ventures
David Sullivan
Venture Partner at Tall Grass Ventures
David Zoric
Venture Analyst at Tall Grass Ventures
Jon Ladd
Advisor at Tall Grass Ventures
Lori Ell
Advisor at Tall Grass Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Who is Wilson Acton?
Wilson Acton co-founded Tall Grass Ventures with Chris Edwards and helps guide the firm's strategic direction while working with founders and management teams. He previously practiced as a partner at a Canadian national law firm with a focus on mergers & acquisitions and capital markets, and earlier co-founded, built, and exited several businesses in agtech and fintech. A fifth-generation member of a Saskatchewan grain and livestock family, he focuses on pre-Series A technology investment in Canada.
Where does Wilson Acton work?
Wilson Acton is Co-founder at Tall Grass Ventures.
What does Wilson Acton invest in?
Wilson Acton invests in AgTech, Fintech.
Where did Wilson Acton go to school?
Wilson Acton studied at University of Calgary (LLB, Law); University of Saskatchewan (Bachelor of Agriculture, Agricultural Economics).

Founder mafias

Whipcord mafia3

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Ryan JohnsonBoardFounded VergeGodard, PhDCOO and GMFounded Verge

Tall Grass Ventures mafia2

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Lori EllStrategist / AdvisorFounded Greenroad

Verge mafia2

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Ogochukwu Francis OsifoFounder/CTOFounded Rayda +1

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