Shawn Abbott

Partner atInovia CapitalFirm active Oct 2Calgary

Shawn Abbott co-founded Inovia Capital in 2007 after 20 years as a founder and executive, and currently serves as a Partner there while sitting on boards of portfolio companies.

What Shawn can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atPre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series BCan lead the round
Ownership target7-10%At first check
Email the firm[email protected]The firm's own inbox for founders.

Career

  1. Rainbow Technologies · CTO, then President
  2. Inovia Capital · Partner
    Now

Focus

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Questions

Who is Shawn Abbott?

Shawn Abbott co-founded Inovia Capital in 2007 after 20 years as a founder and executive, and currently serves as a Partner there while sitting on boards of portfolio companies.

How much does Shawn Abbott invest?

Inovia Capital has not reported a check size. It invests at pre-seed, seed, series a, series b.

How do I pitch Shawn Abbott?

Email [email protected], the firm's inbox for founders, and name Shawn in the subject. A warm intro from a founder Inovia Capital backed works better.

What did Shawn Abbott do before Inovia Capital?

CTO, then President at Rainbow Technologies.

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