Ed Levinson

Overview

Ed Levinson is a Vancouver-based angel investor and startup mentor, serving as the Executive Director of Open Angel. He specializes in assisting early-stage technology companies in raising funds from private investors, leveraging his roles at Open Angel and as an active angel investor. Additionally, he provides guidance on Canadian government funding programs such as SR&ED, IRAP, IDMTC, and NSERC's Innovate programs and occasionally serves on company boards. Ed has also developed an interest in the educational and entrepreneurial components of international development through his involvement with Ensibuuko, a fintech startup based in Uganda. His educational background includes a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in physics from Simon Fraser University and a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in physics from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Throughout his career, Ed has held various roles such as Mentor at SHONA (formerly Unreasonable East Africa), Director at Ensibuuko Tech Ltd, Director at Sockeye Technologies Inc., President at Analusis Consulting Inc., Executive Director at Open Angel Society, Director at Overinteractive Media Inc., President at Startup Investment Collective (VCC), Managing Partner at Bootup Labs, Inc., Project Manager at SMG-SITA, and Program Manager at University of British Columbia.

Investment Focus

• Early-stage technology companies seeking funding from private investors
• Companies eligible for Canadian government funding programs such as SR&ED, IRAP, IDMTC, and NSERC's Innovate programs

Portfolio Companies