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Capital | Events | Virtual
Our Story
We
Invest
Our Partner’s Fund invests alongside our community of investors.
We
Build Relationships
Our destination events bring together our exclusive network of key investors and growth-stage companies to develop lifelong professional relationships.
We
Keep You Connected
Our virtual one-on-one meetings keep investors and issuers connected all year round.
We
Consult & Advise
We work with growing companies to develop and efficiently fill top leadership roles with top executive performers.
Our unique events connect issuers with active investors across North America
CEM provides opportunities for small-cap investment advisors, portfolio managers, institutional investors, and high net worth individuals, to listen to your story and INVEST.
Investment professionals are often overwhelmed by companies seeking to raise capital or gain open-market support to increase liquidity. How can you stand out and effectively deliver your message and build relationships that can make a difference?
CEM provides unique opportunities to build relationships with key contacts in the investment community. Through our CEM partners’ fund and over 10 years of curating an exclusive investor database, this allows YOU to just show up. We have done the legwork.
Our four-pillared approach:
Partner’s Fund: our mandate is to seek investment opportunities and grow our capital to align with our investment community.
Events: our destination events link public and private issuers with top-tier investors through 1:1 meetings and networking at select venues across North America.
Virtual: these online meetings keep our issuers and investors connected throughout the year.
Advisory: The latest addition to our suite of services, supporting CEO’s in optimizing their communication skills.
We curate valuable experiences to connect capital with opportunity.
Contact us to see if YOU qualify.
Team
Managing Partner, Co-Founder, CIO
Neil Currie
Neil Currie
Managing Partner, Co-Founder, CIO
For CIO, Managing Partner & Co-Founder, Neil Currie, family comes first with son Leo and his dog Django at the centre of his world. Neil loves buying stock, golfing, snowboarding, & collecting wine. Neil has great respect for his clients that have helped shape CEM into what it is today!
Managing Partner, Co-Founder, CFO
Howard Fitch
Howard Fitch
Managing Partner, Co-Founder, CFO
CEM's other Managing Partner & Co-Founder, Howard Fitch, has been involved in the markets since 1995 and loves organizing events, creating new relationships; golfing, skiing, travelling & playing the market. He is grateful to have a fantastic team at CEM!
Partner
Matt Fleming
Partner, Portfolio Manager
Ryan Iverson
Ryan Iverson
Partner, Portfolio Manager
Ryan Iverson heads Capital Event’s investment division CEM Partner's Fund as the Portfolio Manager & Partner. When not navigating the markets you can find him sailing, fishing & playing/watching most sports. Ryan likes to celebrate his wins & any statutory holiday.
Managing Director, CEM Advisory
Patrick Finucane
Patrick Finucane
Managing Director, CEM Advisory
Over the past 25 plus years Patrick has worked with numerous CEOs and senior leaders, to grow their businesses and attract investors. He combines his decades of practical hands-on experience with years of study in the areas of strategy, performance management, behavioural economics, and communication methodologies to positively impact business outcomes.
Vice President
Tori Hacking
Investor Relations
Cody Bailey
Cody Bailey
Investor Relations
Cody Bailey was born and raised in North Vancouver, BC. Prior to joining the Investor Relations team at CEM, Cody worked in the insurance industry with a focus on contract bonding while working through his business degree in accounting and finance. Cody grew up playing many sports, but found a love for basketball, baseball and golf. On weekends, Cody loves relaxing and enjoying a nice bottle of wine with his close friends and family.
Investor Relations
Jager Scharfe
Jager Scharfe
Investor Relations
Jager has been exposed to the capital markets from a young age, instilling a deep understanding of financial systems and investment strategies. Through Internships at Leede Jones Gable and a variety of IR Positions Jager gained valuable hands-on experience. Education is a lifelong endeavour and he plans to add additional certificates to his repertoire beyond the CSC. Outside of work, he enjoys Art and playing Basketball with his friends.
Executive Coordinator
Chantelle Sitholé
Chantelle Sitholé
Executive Coordinator
Chantelle Sithóle keeps everyone organized and on track at CEM. She was born in Zimbabwe, grew up in England & has been in Vancouver for the majority of her life. She greatly values her relationship with her mum & close circle of friends. When she’s not at the office, she’s likely enjoying a great glass of wine.
Office Administrator
Rachael Fitch
Rachael Fitch
Office Administrator
Our administrative assistant, Rachael Fitch, has been with CEM for 4 years and keeps the wheel spinning with her superb attention to detail. Rachael considers herself a walking wikipedia page of pop culture trivia and enjoys drawing, baseball, television and collecting office supplies she does not really need!
Director of User Experience
Artiom Shostak
Artiom Shostak
Director of User Experience
Everyone's favourite UX designer and front-end developer. Wild mushroom forager, pizza dough handler, tomato gardener, and a father to a wild cat named Gary. Can be found late at night missing shots at your local basketball court. Not to be trusted with investment advice!
Digital Marketing Consultant
Zia Hirji
Zia Hirji
Digital Marketing Consultant
Digital Marketing consultant and principal of ZH Consulting, Zia Hirji, has been working with CEM for 4 years. He has a track record of achieving success through making strategic, data-driven decisions with a focus on ROI. When he's not working you can find him cooking something delicious or searching for the next greatest dance record.