Richard Ness Overview
- Firm
- Tactico
- Primary Position
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Managing Partner
- Primary Industry
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Information Technology
- Active Board Seats
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Richard Ness General Information
Biography
Mr. Richard Ness co-founded Pointus Partners. He serves as a Managing Partner at Tactico. He also served as Board Member at Hello Darwin. Previously, he served as an Executive Vice President and Director at Tactex Asset Management. He serves as Board Member at StoneLock, FIX4 Capital, and Soundskrit. He was the Chairman of Omega ATS. He served as Board Member at Sportlogiq. He is a serial entrepreneur. Since 1995 he has been instrumental in leading 18 businesses from start-up or under-performing to success. These companies have included start-ups, large private equity deals, and turnarounds. He is a former member of the Quebec district counsel of the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada and a former member of the board of the Investment Industry Association of Canada. He is a fellow of the Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies at McGill University and a member of the Young Presidents Organization. He served as Board Member at Neuro Digital.
Contact Information
Address
- 486 Saint-Catherine Street West
- Suite 409
- Montreal, Quebec H3B 1A6
- Canada
Richard Ness Positions (1)
| Firm name | Firm type | Title | Location | Industry | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tactico | Investor | Managing Partner | Montreal, Canada | Venture Capital |
Richard Ness Board Seats (3)
| Company | Industry | Ownership Status | Financing Status | Location | Since |
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| FIX4 Capital | Consumer Finance | Privately Held (backing) | Venture Capital-Backed | Dorval, Canada | |
| Soundskrit | Electronics (B2C) | Privately Held (backing) | Venture Capital-Backed | Ann Arbor, MI | |
| StoneLock | Electronic Equipment and Instruments | Privately Held (backing) | Venture Capital-Backed | Overland Park, KS |
Richard Ness Lead Partner on Deals (6)
Richard Ness has been the lead partner on 6 deals. Their latest deal was with StoneLock, a electronic equipment and instruments company. The deal was made for on 28-Mar-2022.
| Company | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Deal Status | Industry | Location |
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| StoneLock | 28-Mar-2022 | Later Stage VC | Completed | Electronic Equipment and Instruments | Overland Park, KS | |
| FIX4 Capital | 18-Aug-2021 | Completed | Consumer Finance | Dorval, Canada | ||
| HelloDarwin | 11-Feb-2021 | Completed | Media and Information Services (B2B) | Montreal, Canada | ||
| Soundskrit | 21-Jan-2020 | Completed | Electronics (B2C) | Ann Arbor, MI | ||
| Neuro Digital | 30-May-2019 | Early Stage VC (Series A) | Completed | Electronic Equipment and Instruments | Quebec, Canada | |
| Pointus Partners | 07-Aug-2008 | Platform Creation | Completed | Brokerage | Montreal, Canada |
Richard Ness Network (47)
Board Members (15)
| Name | Company | Representing | Location | From |
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| Eric Swanson | Tradelogiq | Self | Toronto, Canada | |
| Stephane St-Hilaire | FIX4 Capital | Self | Dorval, Canada | |
| HelloDarwin | Self | Montreal, Canada | ||
| Sportlogiq | Rho Canada Ventures | Montreal, Canada | ||
| Sportlogiq | TandemLaunch | Montreal, Canada |
Portfolio Executives (32)
| Name | Company | Role | Deal date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katrina Yao | StoneLock | Chief Financial Officer | 28-Mar-2022 | Overland Park, KS |
| Colleen Dunlap | StoneLock | Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer | 28-Mar-2022 | Overland Park, KS |
| StoneLock | Chief Technology Officer | 28-Mar-2022 | Overland Park, KS | |
| StoneLock | Co-Founder & Senior Vice President | 28-Mar-2022 | Overland Park, KS | |
| StoneLock | Board Member & General Counsel | 28-Mar-2022 | Overland Park, KS |
Richard Ness FAQs
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Who is Richard Ness?
Mr. Richard Ness co-founded Pointus Partners.
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How much does Richard Ness typically invest?
Richard Ness's median deal size is .
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What is Richard Ness’s main position?
Richard Ness’s primary position is Managing Partner.
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How many active board seats does Richard Ness hold?
Richard Ness holds 3 board seats including FIX4 Capital, Soundskrit, and StoneLock.
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