Inveready

Sopris Capital is dedicated to opening doors for early-stage companies and serving as a strategic advisor to help entrepreneurs build exceptional businesses. We take a diversified approach to each company we invest inStage-diversified approach: We provide early-stage and growth-stage capital to companies. Sector-diversified approach: Our investments span a number of industry sectors. Geographically Diversified Approach: We invest in companies headquartered in the United States and Canada. We contribute well beyond board meetings Our goal is to provide our companies with much more than just capital. We work closely with companies to shape strategy, build management organizations, attract customers, initiate acquisition programs, and develop critical industry relationships. Most importantly, we bring the experience and strategic relationships gained from guiding large organizations to every company in our portfolio. We are there to help every step of the way.

We invest both directly and in funds. We are sector agnostic, and have a strong background in digital technology. We invest in:Public Equities Private Equity & Venture Capital Direct Loans & Asset-based lending & Private Debt Cash & Cash Equivalents Direct Company Investments (minority & majority) Litigation Financing Incubation of new concepts Philanthropy

Venture Equities provides flexible debt and equity capital to support growing U.S. lower middle market companies with strong, sustainable business models and responsible ESG and employee practices. We partner with founders, operators, management teams, independent sponsors, and private equity firms to support a range of financing needs including recapitalizations, leveraged buyouts, growth initiatives, and corporate restructurings and real estate development. We target businesses generating $3 million to $50~ million of EBITDA and $10 million to $1B of Revenue, with typical investment sizes between $20 million and $300 million. Larger transactions can be supported alongside our limited partners.

Created in 2021 by the Government of BC, InBC Investment Corporation (“InBC”) was established as an independent Crown Corporation with a $500 million strategic investment fund to provide a source of local and long‑term capital for small and medium‑sized businesses. InBC’s vision is to catalyze a more prosperous, sustainable and inclusive future for British Columbians with a unique investment approach - focusing on opportunities that align with its investment themes and provide measurable financial outcomes as well as social or environmental impact. InBC began operations three years ago, with a focus on establishing the initial strategy, policies, framework, and infrastructure needed for the ‘start‑up’ organization. With this foundation now in place, the organization has arrived at an exciting stage in its evolution and is now seeking a new Chief Investment Officer (CIO) who will renew the vision and execute InBC’s investment strategy, delivering on its economic objectives and triple bottom line mandate. Working in strategic collaboration with the CEO, the CIO will lead the development of the investment strategy and have autonomy in all investment decisions, operating within the guardrails of the Investment Policy Statement (IPS) which is reviewed annually, and as defined by the Ministry and InBC’s Board of Directors. The CIO will be responsible for all investment decisions –overseeing a small team responsible for sourcing, assessing and structuring all investment opportunities. They will be tasked with building and overseeing a complex and substantial investment fund portfolio encompassing multiple sectors and companies of varying sizes and growth stages within BC. Success will be measured by the achievement of financial targets as well as non‑financial impact objectives. Ultimately, InBC is looking for a highly strategic and experienced CIO who can ultimately advance the investment strategy, manage the existing portfolio - including providing counsel and advice to current investees - and identify new sectors and investment opportunities where InBC can serve as a lead or co‑lead. In this key leadership position, the CIO will also work closely with the CEO and other members of the leadership team including the CFO and General Counsel on the overall organizational strategy. The ideal candidate is an experienced investment and people leader with leadership and portfolio management experience in both direct and fund investments. Specific venture capital expertise and experience managing a portfolio of early‑stage companies to achieve optimal returns while managing risk is essential. The new CIO must bring exceptional communication and influencing skills - able to engage with a variety of stakeholders and position InBC as a leader in the ecosystem. Highly strategic and visionary, the CIO must possess the credibility, leadership, and conviction that can focus InBC’s efforts and inspire confidence in its shareholders, the public, potential investees and capital partners. This is an incredible opportunity to shape the future of an organization that will make a significant and lasting impact on the province of BC. For an investment professional who is truly passionate about British Columbia, Canada, and the importance of making positive social, environmental and economic differences in the province, this is a unique and impactful opportunity. To explore this opportunity further, please click Apply. In accordance with BC’s Pay Transparency Act, the expected base salary range for this role is $230,000-280,000 plus incentive compensation and benefits but may vary based on the successful candidate. We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Please note that we will only be in contact with those individuals moving forward with our client.

We are an early-stage investor with alternative fund structures for each alternative investor type. 50 million EUR Assets under Management 3,600 million EUR market cap of total portfolio 17,000 employees in the portfolio 13 exits 3 IPOs 5 investments per year on average 500 thousand EUR minimum ticket sizes We add true value in many dimensionsExpertise: We know what we’re talking about because we’ve been there. We have grown and run everything from startups to international corporations on three continents. Access to funding: We help to secure significant follow-on fundings and configure the ideal cap table. Our own follow-on funding strength is supplemented by our proprietary access to globally renowned venture capitalists, growth equity, private equity players, and strategists. For debt funding, we maintain close contacts to venture debt (providers), commercial banks, and alternative lending players that we know will deliver. Network: We have a large network and access to investors, partners, technology providers, regulators, startups, talents and corporates that we are happy to provide to you. Entrepreneurial spirit: We all have one thing in common: a strong and determined entrepreneurial spirit, unconventional thinking, and a passion for innovative ideas that drive business opportunities forward.