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Alexander Barclay

Investor at Schulich School of Business

Toronto, Ontario

Overview 

Alexander Barclay is a Startup Advisor and Venture Investor based in Toronto, Ontario, with a strong background in product strategies and generative AI. Currently serving as Principal at Graphite Ventures, he has made significant investments in emerging technologies and sectors like Hardware, SMB Software, Digital Health, and FinTech, showcasing expertise in due diligence and market analysis. Barclay's career highlights include serving as a Director of Data & Operations at Graphite Ventures and investing in companies like Symboticware at the seed stage, demonstrating a keen eye for emerging trends and successful product development strategies.

Work Experience 

R

RBCx

  • VP, Banking

    2025 - Current

VC

Viking Capitalist

  • Founder

    2024

    I'm an advisor for Seed-stage startup founders, supporting on everything from fundraising to product management.

SS

Schulich School of Business - York University

  • Instructor - Venture Capital & Private Equity

    2024

    I teach the ENTR 6910 (Venture Capital & Private Equity) MBA course at the Schulich School of Business.

NC

NEXT Canada

  • Venture Mentor

    2019

A

Antler

  • Startup Advisor

    2023

GV

Graphite Ventures

  • Principal

    2023 - 2024

    I have successfully secured investments across multiple companies, serving as a board observer for over a dozen portfolio companies. By leading strategic initiatives, I helped drive significant valuation growth in several companies within just 18 months. I actively sourced high-potential investment opportunities through diverse channels, including advising through multiple accelerators like Next Canada, Antler, and OneEleven. Working closely with partnering GPs, I led comprehensive due diligence efforts, analyzing key factors such as market dynamics, financial performance, competitive landscape, and cap table structures to inform investment decisions. I also developed detailed investment memos, offering clear insights and strategic recommendations to fund partners. My financial analysis experience includes evaluating forecasted growth, standard accounting metrics (revenues, GM, EBITDA, NWC), SaaS-specific metrics (ARR, bookings, burn rate), and conducting stress tests on runway and burn rate scenarios. Select Portfolio Companies: - Basetwo AI - Intellijoint - Loop Financial - Vena Medical

  • Investor, Director of Data & Operations

    2021 - 2023

    Select Portfolio Companies: - ProNavigator - KeyOps - Merinio

HA

Holt Accelerator

  • Advisor

    2018 - 2024

K

KeyOps

  • Board Observer

    2022 - 2024

BA

Basetwo AI

  • Board Observer

    2022 - 2024

G

GrowerIQ

  • Board Observer

    2021 - 2024

Education 

Investments 

Symboticware

Seed

Total funding: $2M

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