GrowthWorks Capital
GrowthWorks is a recognized leader in the Canadian venture capital industry, specializing in the management and growth of regionally based venture capital funds. GrowthWorks has combined assets under management of more than $800 million.
Rolf Dekleer joined GrowthWorks in 2000, bringing eighteen years of operating experience in the technology sector with Cymbolic Sciences, MacDonald Dettwiler, Agilent Technologies, Hewlett-Packard and Schlumberger. He has extensive experience in product management and business development, including 10 years with venture capital backed technology companies. He also has two years of investment experience with Innovation Ontario Corp., an early stage venture capital firm in Toronto.
Rolf graduated from BCIT's Electronics Engineering program, and has an MA and an MBA from York University.
Rolf sits on the boards of Angstrom Power, EQO Communications, General Fusion, NxtGen Emission Controls, Radiant Communications and Switch Materials. Past board positions include the BC Photonics Industry Association, Cellex Power Products, Clearwater Technologies, Hydrogen & Fuel Cells Canada and JGKB Photonics.
- Website:
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http://www.growthworks.ca/vc/
- Categories:
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Venture Capital
- Address:
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2600 - 1055 Georgia St W
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6E 3R5
Blog Posts About GrowthWorks Capital
SWITCH Materials closes $7.5M in Series B
Almost missed this financing announcement last week.
Burnaby's SWITCH Materials Inc., an advanced materials company developing energy saving SMART window solutions, raised $7.5 Million in Series B...
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Bering Media secures Series A Financing
Toronto's Bering Media announced today that it has completed its Series A financing round led by Waterloo's Tech Capital Partners, with participation from GrowthWorks Commercialization Fund and...
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NetShelter expands to the United Kingdom
Toronto's NetShelter Technology Media announced today its expansion into the United Kingdom opening a London office to be led by former Starcom Mediavest International and IDG veteran Darren...
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Growthworks: Not Just a VC
You have to hand it to Growthworks - when management fees fall across the industry, they find ways to diversify. Last week Growthworks anounced its intent to acquire Mutual Fund Manager Mavrix. To...
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GrowthWorks not in growth mode
In early February, GrowthWorks announced that David Levi would remain in the position of President and CEO of GrowthWorks and its managed funds, including the Working Opportunity Fund EVCC Ltd....
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NetShelter closes $11.1 Million Series A Round
NetShelter Technology Media announced today that it has closed an $11.1 million Series A round of financing from Rho Canada, GrowthWorks and JLA Ventures. Proceeds of the minority investment will...
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Sutus raises $4.5 Million and hires a new CEO
Vancouver's Sutus Inc. announced yesterday that it has secured $2 million in venture funding from BDC Venture Capital, the Working Opportunity Fund, managed by Growthworks Capital Ltd. and an...
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BC Shines in Deloitte's Technology Fast 50
Deloitte's Paul Fletcher and Fraser Liptrot hosted an intimate gathering last night at La Terrazza to distribute the spoils of business success to a number of successful local technology firms as...
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Zeugma Systems still in Stealth Mode
Vancouver-based start-up Zeugma Systems Inc. announced a $22.5 million B round of financing last week, taking its total funding to $38.25 million. The financing was led by new investor Vertex...
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