Jamie King

Overview

Jamie King is an angel investor and the former CEO of Verafin, a company he co-founded in 2003. Verafin specializes in fraud detection and anti-money laundering software for financial institutions. Under his leadership, the company expanded its client base to nearly 3,000 banks and credit unions across North America. In 2020, Verafin was acquired by Nasdaq for US$2.75 billion, marking a significant milestone in the fight against financial crime. As an angel investor, Jamie King focuses on technology and financial services sectors, particularly in software, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, data analytics, cloud computing, and SaaS. He invests in companies at various stages, from seed to pre-IPO, with investment sizes ranging from $1 million to $10 million. His geographical focus includes the United States and Canada. Jamie King's investment philosophy emphasizes innovation, scalability, and the potential for significant impact in the financial technology sector. His experience in building and scaling Verafin provides him with a unique perspective on identifying and nurturing high-growth companies in the fintech space.

Investment Focus

• Innovative technology solutions
• Scalable business models
• Strong management teams
• Potential for significant market impact
• Alignment with financial technology sector trends

Portfolio Companies