Richard Black

Richard Black is a prominent venture capitalist and investor with extensive experience in the Canadian technology sector. Here are some key details about his background and current roles:

Professional Experience

Current Positions:

• Managing Partner and Co-Founder at First Ascent Ventures (since 2015)12
• Investor and Observer at Sportlogiq (since December 2018)1
• Investor and Director at Upchain (since December 2017)1

Previous Roles:

• Vice-President and Partner at Helix Investments Ltd (1991-2011)1
• Managing Director at RBC Capital Markets (2002-2003)1

Investment Focus

Richard Black specializes in investing in early-stage and growth-oriented enterprise software companies, particularly those leveraging technologies such as:

• Artificial intelligence
• Machine learning
• Big data
• Cloud computing
• 5G
• Mobility
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Data privacy and security1

Notable Investments

Throughout his career, Richard has led investments in several successful technology companies, including:

• OpenText Corporation (NASDAQ: OTC)
• Architel Systems (acquired by Nortel)
• Syndesis Limited (acquired by Subex Azure)
• LogicVision (acquired by Mentor Graphics)
• CRS Robotics (acquired by Thermo Fisher)12

Education

Richard holds an Honors Business Administration degree from the Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario, where he was on the Dean's List.12

Sportlogiq Involvement

As an Investor and Observer at Sportlogiq, Richard is involved with a company that specializes in AI-powered sports analytics. Sportlogiq uses advanced analytics software to track player locations and actions using standard game footage, providing valuable insights for teams and broadcasters.1

Richard Black's extensive experience in venture capital and his focus on innovative technology companies make him a valuable asset to Sportlogiq and the other companies he's involved with in the Canadian tech ecosystem.