Author: Vertu Capital

Lisa Melchior, a former managing director of OMERS Private Equity, has launched a new investment firm that targets a key capital gap faced by Canada’s late-stage tech companies.

Melchior, a 17-year OMERS veteran, founded VERTU Capital in November. She told PE Hub Canada the decision was inspired by her belief that many quality Canadian tech companies lack sufficient funding to leverage early commercial success.

“I spent over 20 years on Bay Street in an institutional environment, much of it leading OMERS North American technology group,” Melchior said. “When I left, I felt I wanted to work with entrepreneurial teams and tech companies seeking breakout growth and needing a partner to get there.”

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TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Real Matters Inc. (“Real Matters” or the “Company”), a leading network management platform for the mortgage and insurance industries, today announced that it has appointed Lisa Melchior to its Board of Directors.

“Lisa’s extensive experience in working with large technology growth companies represents a great fit with Real Matters, and will be extremely valuable as we continue to execute on our growth strategy”Tweet this

“Lisa has more than 20 years of experience in the North American technology sector – she is also a seasoned public and private company director,” said Real Matters Chairman, Blaine Hobson. “We are very pleased that Lisa has joined our Board, and are confident that she will make a significant positive impact on Real Matters.”

Lisa Melchior is a former Managing Director of OMERS Private Equity (OPE), where she led the North American Technology Investment Group. She joined OPE in 1999 following a career as an investment banker with CIBC World Markets, and was a key member of the management team that built a direct investing private equity business for OMERS. Most recently, Ms. Melchior founded Vertu Capital.

“I am delighted to have joined the Real Matters Board,” said Melchior. “This is an exciting time in the Company’s history and I look forward to working with the management team and my fellow directors on Real Matters’ continued growth and success.”

“Lisa’s extensive experience in working with large technology growth companies represents a great fit with Real Matters, and will be extremely valuable as we continue to execute on our growth strategy,” concluded Real Matters Chief Executive Officer, Jason Smith.

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