Canal Capital Advisors, LLC
Venture Capital & Private Equity - Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Canal Capital Advisors, LLC Details
Canal Capital Advisors, LLC is an investment firm that provides early-stage startups with capital (equity or debt) as well as strategic and operational expertise. Specifically, our criteria is early-stage companies experiencing fast growth (minimum of 50% YoY) with a disruptive solution that turns their market upside down or innovates through technology in any industry.Managing Partner Mark Stephens brings over 25 years of expertise in enterprise risk management, enterprise risk design, and ERM technology evaluation. He served as CEO of Aon's Global eSolutions Group, which developed risk analytics software for multinational clients, served on management teams and boards, and led national and international change management teams. Notably, Mark was part of a fast-growth insuretech startup from founding to successful exit.Canal Capital Advisors also partners with other successful, experienced investors and board members, and fellow investors seeking brand new start-ups and early stage companies to add to their investment portfolios. CURRENT PORTFOLIO OF COMPANIES FORTIFYDATA - A platform founded by cyber security professionals to help protect customers from cyber threats. TOMAHAWK ROBOTICS - A true "honest broker" of UxV capabilities that combines software with sensors and controllers in an efficient control network. MODULEQ - Creates technology that respects and enables customers with Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities. LAYR - A modern tech-enabled insurance agency that has created an entirely new commercial insurance distribution model.PARMONIC - The leaders of the 'Snackable Video' movement with an Artificial Intelligence, SaaS-enabled solution that allows rapid video editing and repurposing.
