ABOUT VERDEX CAPITAL

A Purpose-Driven Evergreen Venture Capital Investor

Our mission is to advance Canadian agriculture by investing in venture and community development.

Verdex’s venture development mandate is largely fulfilled by our venture studio, Carrot Ventures. Carrot offers a way forward for agricultural technologies that do not have a clear path to market. By combining promising IP with strong leadership, Carrot forms and funds new companies with global market potential.

Verdex’s community development efforts are evolving, and we need your help.

We seek input from everyone involved in the Canadian AgTech innovation, venture development, equipment and producer community. We seek to understand your needs and the biggest obstacles you face. Our goal is to ensure our investments address core industry challenges.

Your experience and insights are essential in guiding our efforts. Please Share Your Thoughts.

CORE VALUES

A culture based on purpose, principles and values.

INVESTMENT STRATEGY

THE VERDEX CAPITAL TEAM

Martin Vetter
Martin VetterCEO
Martin joined AVAC Group in 2008. He has extensive experience in all aspects of venture capital and new product commercialization.
Cindy Seddon
Cindy SeddonFinance & Office Admin
Cindy provides office and financial administrative support for Verdex Capital and Carrot Ventures.
Monte Wilson
Monte WilsonCFO
Monte directs all back-office reporting functions and audit procedures for Verdex’s operations, fund of funds, and direct investment portfolio.
Danny Way
Danny WayInvestment Manager
Danny is an experienced tech founder and investor driving formation, financing, and scaling of new ventures.
Jim Hardin
Jim HardinVice President
Jim joined AVAC in 2006 and has over 20 years of experience building and investing in life science and agricultural technology companies.
Louis Brown
Louis BrownInvestment Manager
Louis applies his expertise to identify high-potential technologies while supporting new company formation and financing processes.
Martin Vetter
Martin VetterCEO
Martin joined AVAC Group in 2008. He has extensive experience in all aspects of venture capital and new product commercialization.
Cindy Seddon
Cindy SeddonFinance & Office Admin
Cindy provides office and financial administrative support for Verdex Capital and Carrot Ventures.
Monte Wilson
Monte WilsonCFO
Monte directs all back-office reporting functions and audit procedures for Verdex’s operations, fund of funds, and direct investment portfolio.
Danny Way
Danny WayInvestment Manager
Danny is an experienced tech founder and investor driving formation, financing, and scaling of new ventures.
Jim Hardin
Jim HardinVice President
Jim joined AVAC in 2006 and has over 20 years of experience building and investing in life science and agricultural technology companies.
Louis Brown
Louis BrownInvestment Manager
Louis applies his expertise to identify high-potential technologies while supporting new company formation and financing processes.

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