ABOUT VERDEX CAPITAL

A Purpose-Driven Venture Capital Firm

Our mission is to Advance Canadian Agriculture.

Verdex invests in agricultural sector innovation through Carrot Ventures, Agrifund and select limited partnerships.

CORE VALUES

A culture based on purpose, principles and values.

INVESTMENT STRATEGY

THE VERDEX CAPITAL TEAM

Martin Vetter
Martin VetterSenior Vice President
Martin has extensive experience in all aspects of venture capital and new product commercialization, which he utilizes to drive strategic and operational goals for the organization.
Jim Hardin
Jim HardinVice President
Jim has many years of experience building and investing in life science and agricultural technology companies, which he applies to creating portfolio value.
Kelly Krahulic
Kelly KrahulicInvestment Manager
Kelly draws on her experience at the intersection of science, technology, and entrepreneurship to source and vet compelling agricultural and food production technologies.
Monte Wilson
Monte WilsonCFO
Monte directs all back-office functions for Verdex Capital, including for Carrot Ventures and Accelerate Fund I.
Shay Naghshineh
Shay NaghshinehFinance & Office Admin
Shay provides office and financial administrative support for Verdex Capital, including for Carrot Ventures and Accelerate Fund I.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Alf Saller

Alf Sailer

Board Chair

Colette Miller

Director

Graham Drake

Graham Drake

Director

Laurie Powers

Laurie Powers

Director

Jerry Bouma

Director

Myles Hamilton

Myles Hamilton

Director

Alf Saller

Alf Sailer

Board Chair

Colette Miller

Director

Graham Drake

Graham Drake

Director

Laurie Powers

Laurie Powers

Director

Jerry Bouma

Director

Myles Hamilton

Myles Hamilton

Director

Alf Saller

Alf Sailer

Board Chair

Colette Miller

Director

Graham Drake

Graham Drake

Director

Laurie Powers

Laurie Powers

Director

Jerry Bouma

Director

Myles Hamilton

Myles Hamilton

Director