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As a Partner of Emerald Technology Ventures, operating out of Zurich, Switzerland and Montreal, Quebec, Mr. Crombie was responsible for leading venture capital transactions in the areas of energy technology, water and materials.
He joined the Partnership in April 2005 when the Fund was awarded the mandate to manage the OPG Ventures portfolio of investments by OPG.
After retirement as a Partner in March 2009, he became a Senior Advisor acting in a Director capacity on Portfolio Companies as well as providing advisory input to policy direction of the Funds and investment proposals.
Prior to his appointment, Mr. Crombie was Founding President and Chief Executive Officer and a Director of OPG Ventures Inc.
Mr. Crombie has held various positions including Group Vice President, Acquisitions and Business Development at Bell Canada from January 1997 to April 1999.
From September 1994 to December 1996, he was President and Chief Executive Officer of BCE Capital Inc. Mr. Crombie’s prior experiences include: President and Chief Operating Officer of SOFTIMAGE Inc, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of SHL Systemhouse Inc and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Accugraph Corp.
(a CAD software company).
Prior to moving into high technology, Mr. Crombie was Vice-President – Insurance Operations at Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, a Federal Crown Corporation.
Mr. Crombie earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Concordia University in 1971 and a Bachelor of Commerce degree in 1965 from McGill University.
He became a Chartered Accountant in 1967 and has a Designation in Corporate Finance.
Postes actifs de Peter Scott Crombie
| Sociétés | Poste | Début |
|---|---|---|
The Pressure Pipe Inspection Co. Ltd.
The Pressure Pipe Inspection Co. Ltd. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Provides critical water infrastructure management tools | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | - |
Anciens postes connus de Peter Scott Crombie
| Sociétés | Poste | Fin |
|---|---|---|
Emerald Technology Ventures AG
Emerald Technology Ventures AG Investment ManagersFinance ETV's investment strategy focuses on the clean technology sector. They target innovative technologies in energy (renewable and distributed sources), advanced materials (industrial biotechnology, tiny-tech, structural composites, and sustainable catalysis) and water (innovative companies proposing solutions to demographic changes, ageing infrastructure in developed countries, climate changes, etc). The firm seeks out companies that optimize the use of natural resources that reduce environmental impact while enhancing economic value. ETV prefers to invest in early- and expansion-stage businesses in Europe and North America. ETV assesses potential investments by looking for criteria such as experienced management teams; potential market growth ranging from 15-20% annually; technology-driven products with opportunities to carve out new market segments or disrupt current offerings; technology-driven enterprise with strong commercialization prospects; sound intellectual property and IP protection; and a focused exit strategy ready for deployment within four to six years as well as alignment of interests with other stakeholders. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/03/2009 |
OPG Ventures, Inc.
OPG Ventures, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance OPG Ventures invests in new emerging energy and related energy technology companies. They seek those with new, leading edge energy technologies such as those that are green, small and distributed complements their parent firm's core business of electricity generation. | President | 31/12/2005 |
Scintrex Trace Corp.
Scintrex Trace Corp. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Develops innovative and proprietary trace detection products and systems | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 12/04/2001 |
Intelligent Detection Systems, Inc.
Intelligent Detection Systems, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Manufactures detection devices | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 01/04/2001 |
The Bell Telephone Company of Canada
The Bell Telephone Company of Canada Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides fiber and wireless network services | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Formation de Peter Scott Crombie
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SHL Systemhouse, Inc.
SHL Systemhouse, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides systems integration services | Technology Services |
SOFTIMAGE, Inc.
SOFTIMAGE, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Makes software with 3D technology | Technology Services |
Accugraph Corp.
Accugraph Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops software for graphic information | Technology Services |
Scintrex Trace Corp.
Scintrex Trace Corp. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Develops innovative and proprietary trace detection products and systems | Electronic Technology |
The Bell Telephone Company of Canada
The Bell Telephone Company of Canada Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides fiber and wireless network services | Communications |
Canada Mortgage & Housing Corp.
Canada Mortgage & Housing Corp. General GovernmentGovernment Provides housing assistance and funding services | Government |
RuggedCom, Inc.
RuggedCom, Inc. Metal FabricationProducer Manufacturing Provides rugged communications networking solutions designed for mission-critical applications in harsh environments | Producer Manufacturing |
Summerhill Venture Partners, Inc.
Summerhill Venture Partners, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Summerhill Venture Prtnrs invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on companies operating in the fields of communications, digital media and information technology sectors. It provides financing for seed to early stage capital requirements. It also acts as a lead investor. | Finance |
McGill University
McGill University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The Pressure Pipe Inspection Co. Ltd.
The Pressure Pipe Inspection Co. Ltd. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Provides critical water infrastructure management tools | Industrial Services |
Concordia University
Concordia University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
OPG Ventures, Inc.
OPG Ventures, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance OPG Ventures invests in new emerging energy and related energy technology companies. They seek those with new, leading edge energy technologies such as those that are green, small and distributed complements their parent firm's core business of electricity generation. | Finance |
Emerald Technology Ventures AG
Emerald Technology Ventures AG Investment ManagersFinance ETV's investment strategy focuses on the clean technology sector. They target innovative technologies in energy (renewable and distributed sources), advanced materials (industrial biotechnology, tiny-tech, structural composites, and sustainable catalysis) and water (innovative companies proposing solutions to demographic changes, ageing infrastructure in developed countries, climate changes, etc). The firm seeks out companies that optimize the use of natural resources that reduce environmental impact while enhancing economic value. ETV prefers to invest in early- and expansion-stage businesses in Europe and North America. ETV assesses potential investments by looking for criteria such as experienced management teams; potential market growth ranging from 15-20% annually; technology-driven products with opportunities to carve out new market segments or disrupt current offerings; technology-driven enterprise with strong commercialization prospects; sound intellectual property and IP protection; and a focused exit strategy ready for deployment within four to six years as well as alignment of interests with other stakeholders. | Finance |
Canada Foundation for Sustainable Development Technology
Canada Foundation for Sustainable Development Technology Investment ManagersFinance Functions as an alternative investment manager | Finance |
Intelligent Detection Systems, Inc.
Intelligent Detection Systems, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Manufactures detection devices | Electronic Technology |
















