WHO WE ARE
VERGE Capital is the result of community-led collaboration and the contributions of countless partners, volunteers, and funders.
OUR TEAM
The people behind VERGE Capital include people who are passionate about impact investing and community.
LINA BOWDEN, FCPA, FCMA, ADVISOR, SVX
Co-founder of VERGE Capital, Lina provides leadership and direction while rolling up her sleeves to manage the relationships with borrowers, investors and partners.
KEVIN TAYLOR, VICE PRESIDENT, SVX
Kevin’s expertise is the driving force behind our due diligence process, ensuring that the investments we make follow a rigorous review.
AMEETA VIJAY, CPA, CA, PRESIDENT, SVX
Ameeta’s background in compliance and finance provide strong goverance over the Fund and the Trustee responsible for managing the Fund.
Our team are supported by over 40 volunteers committed to three roles:
Trustee Board of Directors:
Each Fund Trustee is governed by a Board of Directors who are responsible for oversight and strategic direction of Verge Breakthrough Funds and the Trustee entities responsible for overall management
Fund Advisors
Advisors to Verge Breakthrough Fund II are supporting our capital raising efforts and helping grow impact investiong in Southwestern Ontario.
Review Panel Members
A diverse group of professionals and experts across Southwestern Ontario provide our team with a roster of people who engage deeply in the due diligence process. From this group, 3-5 members participate in each review of prospective investees.
OUR HISTORY
In 2013, a number of individuals and organizations from the London, Ontario region came together to imagine a different kind of economy. VERGE Capital is the result of their vision, dedication, and collaborative spirit.
The founding members of VERGE Capital include Pillar Nonprofit Network, Libro Credit Union, London Community Foundation, Sisters of St. Joseph, and SVX.
Learn more about our origin story and reflections on our collective journey: