Jim Fletcher

Jim Fletcher

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Bio

Jim is a 30-year veteran of the Canadian venture capital industry. He has participated actively across all funding stages from being part of founding management through personal angel investment, institutional venture capital, corporate venture investment and a variety of public and private exits.

He has also been actively involved in numerous public policy initiatives designed to foster a healthy Canadian environment for early-stage companies and venture capital investors.

Jim has been a Managing Director with Ventures West and Chrysalix Energy Management, overseen corporate venture investing as Treasurer of MacMillan Bloedel, and was founder and CEO of China Capital, CFO of the Angus Reid Group, and a Director of many technology companies.

He currently chairs the Boards of Vision Critical Communications Inc., Recombo Inc. and Tyze Personal Networks Inc., and is a member of the Advisory Board of OMERS Ventures.

Jim is also actively involved in the non-profit and social enterprise sector. He was a founding partner of BC Technology Social Venture Partners, has served on many other non-profit Boards and is engaged in public policy initiatives to enhance social innovation and finance.

Location

Toronto, Ontario, Canada, North America

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Primary Organization

Macmillan

Macmillan

Founded

1843

Employees

1001-5000

Industry

Publishing, Internet, Books, Education, Media and Entertainment

Jobs history

1

FISPAN

Chairman

2017 - Current

Board and Advisor Roles

0

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Profile Resume

Jim Fletcher is the Investor at Macmillan, based in North America. With a background in Publishing, Jim Fletcher 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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Investment portfolio

Jim Fletcher has made 2 investments. Their Latest investment was Seed Round - ePACT Network on Jan 11, 2013

Number of investment

2

Number of exits

3

Personal investment

2

Annouced DateOrganization NameFunding RoundMoney Raised
Mar 30, 2011
Summify Summify
Angel Round - Summify
0
Jan 11, 2013
ePACT Network ePACT Network
Seed Round - ePACT Network
837.9K

Partner investment

0

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Exits

2

exit.name Summify

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