Emil Savov
Directeur/Membre du Conseil chez MaRS Discovery District (Venture Capital)
Profil
Emil Savov has over 25 years of experience in the technology sector, encompassing industry, venture capital and investment banking roles in Canada and internationally.
His most recent investment role was as Vice President of Investments, Venture Capital, at Fonds de solidarité FTQ, a large Montreal-based pension fund managing over $17 billion in assets, with a dual mandate for return on investment and economic development.
Previously, Emil worked at well-known technology companies such as Ciena Corporation as vice-president of corporate development and managing director of Ciena Ventures, and Newbridge Networks as director of business development.
He was also a partner and managing director at two prominent Canadian venture capital firms: McLean Watson Capital and Terracap Ventures.
As an investor and industry executive, Emil has made several important contributions to the technology sector in Canada.
He has a strong VC investment track record and has served as a board director of numerous technology companies, as well as on the advisory boards of several VC funds.
He has an extensive network of contacts throughout the entire technology and investment ecosystem in Canada and internationally.
Emil holds a PhD degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Ottawa and an MBA from INSEAD in Fontainebleau, France.
Postes actifs de Emil Savov
| Sociétés | Poste | Début |
|---|---|---|
Verstra Ventures, Inc.
 Verstra Ventures, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Verstra Ventures, Inc. (Verstra Ventures) is an Independent venture capital firm founded by Karl Schabas in 2018. The firm is headquartered in Canada. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
MaRS Discovery District (Venture Capital)
 MaRS Discovery District (Venture Capital) Investment ManagersFinance MaRS Discovery District (Venture Capital) is a venture capital subsidiary of MaRS Discovery District founded in 2000 by Murray McCaig. The firm is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 01/05/2022 |
Anciens postes connus de Emil Savov
| Sociétés | Poste | Fin |
|---|---|---|
GrowthWorks Capital Ltd.
 GrowthWorks Capital Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance GrowthWorks Capital Ltd. (GrowthWorks) is a venture capital firm founded in 1992 by David Levi. The firm is headquartered in Vancouver, Columbia with additionaal offices in Saskatchewan, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, and Ontario. | Private Equity Investor | 30/04/2009 |
McLean Watson Capital, Inc.
 McLean Watson Capital, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 1992 by Loudon McLean Owen and John Eckert, McLean Watson Capital, Inc. is a venture capital firm located in Toronto, Ontario. They manage the McLean Watson Softech Fund I and the McLean Watson Ventures II LP. | Private Equity Investor | 31/03/2008 |
Raymond James Ltd. (Broker)
 Raymond James Ltd. (Broker) Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Raymond James Ltd. (Broker) (Raymond James-Broker) is the broker/dealer division of Raymond James Ltd., a diversified financial services firm headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. The firm was founded in 1962 and is ultimately owned by Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF), a US-based diversified holding company. Raymond James-Broker provides a full array of investment services to corporate and institutional clients. | Analyst-Equity | - |
DWM Securities, Inc.
 DWM Securities, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Dundee Securities Corp. is a broker/dealer located in Toronto with additional offices in Montreal and Calgary. The firm is a subsidiary of Dundee Wealth Management, Inc. (TSE: DW). Dundee Securities is a full service investment dealer engaged in wealth management and financial advisory services, retail brokerage, institutional sales and trading, equity research and investment banking. The firm operates a sell-side institutional sales and trading floor. Dundee Securities is a member of the Investment Dealers Association of Canada and the CIPF. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
European Bank for Reconstruction & Development
 European Bank for Reconstruction & Development SupranationalGovernment European Bank for Reconstruction & Development provides project financing for the financial sector from central Europe to central Asia and the southern and eastern Mediterranean. It provides project financing for banks, industries and businesses, both new ventures and investments in existing companies. The company also provides loan and equity finance, guarantees, leasing facilities and trade finance. European Bank for Reconstruction & Development was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Formation de Emil Savov
| INSEAD | Masters Business Admin |
| University of Ottawa | Doctorate Degree |
| University of Sofia | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Sociétés cotées | 1 |
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| CIENA CORPORATION | Electronic Technology |
| Entreprise privées | 8 |
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McLean Watson Capital, Inc.
McLean Watson Capital, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 1992 by Loudon McLean Owen and John Eckert, McLean Watson Capital, Inc. is a venture capital firm located in Toronto, Ontario. They manage the McLean Watson Softech Fund I and the McLean Watson Ventures II LP. | Finance |
GrowthWorks Capital Ltd.
GrowthWorks Capital Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance GrowthWorks Capital Ltd. (GrowthWorks) is a venture capital firm founded in 1992 by David Levi. The firm is headquartered in Vancouver, Columbia with additionaal offices in Saskatchewan, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, and Ontario. | Finance |
| Newbridge Networks, Inc. | |
European Bank for Reconstruction & Development
European Bank for Reconstruction & Development SupranationalGovernment European Bank for Reconstruction & Development provides project financing for the financial sector from central Europe to central Asia and the southern and eastern Mediterranean. It provides project financing for banks, industries and businesses, both new ventures and investments in existing companies. The company also provides loan and equity finance, guarantees, leasing facilities and trade finance. European Bank for Reconstruction & Development was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Government |
DWM Securities, Inc.
DWM Securities, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Dundee Securities Corp. is a broker/dealer located in Toronto with additional offices in Montreal and Calgary. The firm is a subsidiary of Dundee Wealth Management, Inc. (TSE: DW). Dundee Securities is a full service investment dealer engaged in wealth management and financial advisory services, retail brokerage, institutional sales and trading, equity research and investment banking. The firm operates a sell-side institutional sales and trading floor. Dundee Securities is a member of the Investment Dealers Association of Canada and the CIPF. | Finance |
Raymond James Ltd. (Broker)
Raymond James Ltd. (Broker) Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Raymond James Ltd. (Broker) (Raymond James-Broker) is the broker/dealer division of Raymond James Ltd., a diversified financial services firm headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. The firm was founded in 1962 and is ultimately owned by Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF), a US-based diversified holding company. Raymond James-Broker provides a full array of investment services to corporate and institutional clients. | Finance |
Verstra Ventures, Inc.
Verstra Ventures, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Verstra Ventures, Inc. (Verstra Ventures) is an Independent venture capital firm founded by Karl Schabas in 2018. The firm is headquartered in Canada. | Finance |
MaRS Discovery District (Venture Capital)
MaRS Discovery District (Venture Capital) Investment ManagersFinance MaRS Discovery District (Venture Capital) is a venture capital subsidiary of MaRS Discovery District founded in 2000 by Murray McCaig. The firm is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Finance |