About
*1999-Present, Owner & CEO of VA Angels (now Valhalla), Angel Group,and Early Stage Private Equity
*1997- Present Seahawk Holdings Ltd. Invested in over 70 companies and Funds, International Consulting and Venture Advisory Services including M&A , public policy, and Corporate Structuring
*1999- 2003 Founder of Khyber Pass Entertainment, Digital Content Distributor and Publisher
*1992-1996 Founder and CEO of Alberta SuperNet, an Internet Service Provider (sold to NorSat Communications)
*1989-1992, Chief of Staff, Minister of Technology (Alberta)
Specialties: The Valhalla Angels Forum has funded 280 companies since June 2003, placing $70m in startup capital
Fund Manager: Managing Partner in 4 Funds including a $75m Venture Debt Fund
Created Alberta Venture Channel (an organization committed to matching investors and deals between the US and Alberta), Board Member and Investor in over 70 companies and Funds
; Director- 4 private companies
Articles by R Stewart (Randy)
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"The Right Way" - The Valley vs. The Rest of The World.
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To Note or Not to Note
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Helping the Puerto Rico Ecosystem.. in Canada, and RIGHT NOW!!! Please join Valhalla Private Cap and Aspen Properties in being the Difference
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Telling It Like It Is is on a 3-week break. I am off to Phoenix, Uniting The Prairies & Inventures 2024. I am speaking on Thursday at Inventures at…
Telling It Like It Is is on a 3-week break. I am off to Phoenix, Uniting The Prairies & Inventures 2024. I am speaking on Thursday at Inventures at…
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Join us in welcoming our new teammate, Tom Viinikka, on his first day as CEO. 🎉 ... With his extensive experience in tech and innovation in…
Join us in welcoming our new teammate, Tom Viinikka, on his first day as CEO. 🎉 ... With his extensive experience in tech and innovation in…
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The Survivors ... This past weekend Brandy Old, Jill Langer, Mina Demian, Wendy Muise, and I facilitated a Startup Bootcamp…
The Survivors ... This past weekend Brandy Old, Jill Langer, Mina Demian, Wendy Muise, and I facilitated a Startup Bootcamp…
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Education
Publications
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Calgary Herald Columnist
National Post
See publicationA series of articles on early stage investing and investing trends
Projects
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Professional Site
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Honors & Awards
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NACO Canadian Angel of the Year 2018
National Angel Capital Association
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Canadian Startup Investor of the Year
Startup Canada
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Finalist Canadian Angel of the Year 2013
TechVibes Magazine
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Finalist Canadian Angel of the Year 2012
TechVibes
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