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Jake is an Associate at Relay Ventures, an early stage venture fund exclusively focused on mobile software. Jake is responsible for seeking out new innovative companies with remarkable teams that are creating meaningful change in their industry.
Prior to joining the team in 2015, Jake attended the Rotman School of Management full-time MBA program, with a concentration on Innovation and Entrepreneurship. At the Rotman school, he was actively involved with all things startup and venture related, including being a member of the Creative Destruction Lab and VP of the Rotman Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital Association.
Previous to Rotman, Jake was a Global Brand Manager at Spin Master, a Toronto-based children’s entertainment company. At Spin Master, he was responsible for managing the development, distribution, and marketing for the Tech and Action brand portfolios. Many of these brands were designed to bridge the gap between physical and digital play by bringing toys to life through smart devices. Here, Jake developed a passion for product development and marketing strategy, and gained an understanding of the challenges that come with successfully bringing products to market.
Jake has an MBA from the Rotman School of Management and a BA from McGill University. Jake is based in Toronto.
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada, North America
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Financial Services, Venture Capital, Finance, Angel Investment, Impact Investing
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Playmaker Capital
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2021 - Current
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Jake Cassaday is the Partner at Relay Ventures, based in North America. With a background in Financial Services, Jake Cassaday has a rich history of leadership and innovation. Explore their detailed professional journey, key connections, and contributions to the industry on our platform.
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Annouced Date | Organization Name | Funding Round | Money Raised |
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Dec 02, 2021 | Monsters Aliens Robots Zombies | Series A - Monsters Aliens Robots Zombies | 5.1M |
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Annouced Date | Organization Name | Funding Round | Investor Name | Money Raised |
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May 09, 2019 | Lane | Seed Round - Lane | Alate Partners | 2.5M |
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