TLDR:
• Patrick Pichette, Partner at Inovia Capital, discusses the firm’s beginnings and current focus on building global tech giants.
• Inovia Capital has over US$2B under management and has seen 58 portfolio companies achieve exits.
Patrick Pichette, Partner at Inovia Capital, shares his journey from being the CFO of Google to joining the venture capital firm in Canada and expanding its presence in Europe. Inovia Capital focuses on investing in enterprise and consumer software with recurring business models, aiming to transform industries such as commerce, digital health, and fintech. Pichette emphasizes the importance of partnering with founders who have a global mindset and a track record of strong execution.
Inovia Capital’s portfolio includes about 75 tech companies across North America and Europe, with investments in companies like Hopper, Neo4j, and Wealthsimple. The firm is excited about the opportunities in the AI supercycle and has strengthened its team to guide thinking around building, operating, and scaling companies in the new AI era. Inovia Capital differentiates itself by being a team of investors and operators who have built global companies and actively support founders in their journey to create sustainable tech companies.
Pichette advises founders to think globally from day one and focus on building truly global companies. Inovia Capital’s unique operator-led mindset and global network make it a valuable partner for founders looking to expand globally.
