# Jeff Linner

> Jeff Linner is a private equity investor at SaskWorks Venture Fund backing Commercial. See 1 investments, check sizes, portfolio. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: Angel Investor
- Fund: [SaskWorks Venture Fund](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/saskworks-venture-fund)
- Location: Regina, Canada
- Total investments: 1
- Lead investor: 100%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-linner-cfa-cbv-449b6020/

Jeff Linner is a private equity investor at SaskWorks Venture Fund in Regina focused on Commercial and Electronics. Jeff Linner serves as Chief Investment Officer for SaskWorks Venture Fund Inc and PFM Capital, having joined the firm in 2009. Mr. Linner has served in the Private Equity industry in Saskatchewan for 15 years where he has held a number of positions, including Vice President at Crown Capital Partners.With his tenure in the private equity industry,Mr. Linner brings to PFM depth of experience in both portfolio and fund management. As CIO, Mr. Linner is responsible for managing the firm’s investment team, implementation of the investment strategy and overseeing all major investment decision-making. Mr. Linner serves on the board of such portfolio companies as Hi-Tec Profiles Inc., Hospitality Network, and All-Fab Group of Companies. He is also on the board of the Regina Food Bank and is a former President of CFA Saskatchewan.

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Commercial | 1 | 100% |
| Electronics | 1 | 100% |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 100% |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1 | 100% |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| VAW Systems | VAW Systems is a manufacturer of noise control products. VAW Systems uses a systems approach to applied noise control engineering. VAW Systems’ industrial noise control products are designed for virtually any standard ventilation fan or heavy duty. |  | Private Equity |  |  |

1 of 1 investments shown.

## About SaskWorks Venture Fund

VC Fund · Regina, Canada

SaskWorks Venture Fund is a Saskatchewan-based retail mutual fund that invests in privately-held small and medium-sized businesses owned or primarily operated in Saskatchewan. As a labour-sponsored venture capital corporation (LSVCC), investments in SaskWorks are eligible to receive a tax credit equal to 35% in addition to their RRSP tax deferral.Since its inception, the Fund has provided a unique opportunity for Saskatchewan residents to keep their investment dollars at home, helping to grow local companies and creating jobs in their province.

4 contacts available at SaskWorks Venture Fund.

| Name | Title | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jeff Linner | Chief Investment Officer | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/jeff-linner-6155 |
| Mike Merth | CFO | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/mike-merth |
| Randy Beattie | President & CEO | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/randy-beattie |
| Rob Duguid | Chief Investment Officer | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/rob-duguid |

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## FAQ

### What does Jeff Linner invest in?

Jeff Linner invests primarily in Commercial, Electronics and Manufacturing startups, most often at Private Equity stage. Most of the 1 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Canada. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

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