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Scott Kaplanis
Partner at Groundbreak Ventures
Scott Kaplanis is a Managing Partner at GroundBreak Ventures, a venture capital firm based in Toronto that focuses on investing in property technology (PropTech) companies across North America and beyond.13 He has nearly 20 years of experience in capital markets, covering both origination and asset management.1
Professional Background
Scott's career has been primarily focused on venture capital and investment management:
- He joined GroundBreak Ventures in May 2019 as a Partner.1
- Prior to this, he spent over 9 years at Epic Capital Management Inc., where he held positions including Partner & Portfolio Manager and Associate Portfolio Manager.1
- At Epic Capital, he was involved in health technology venture capital investments, focusing on areas such as digital health, healthcare IT, and medical devices.1
Expertise and Approach
Scott is known for:
- His passion for helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses, both as an investor and adviser.1
- Supporting exceptional innovators who are changing the way we live and work.1
- Providing guidance on various aspects of business development, including company formation, C-suite recruitment, resource planning, and exit evaluation.2
- His partner-oriented approach, which has earned him respect among founders.2
Personal Insights
As an entrepreneur and father himself, Scott understands the practical and emotional support needed to create successful ventures.2 He is an active venture investor with experience across various industries and throughout the business lifecycle.3
Scott Kaplanis is committed to finding and funding early-stage property technology companies, leveraging his extensive experience in evaluating and supporting emerging businesses.4