Ross Finlay
Co-Founder, Director @ First Angel Network
Halifax, Canada
Ross Finlay is a seed investor at First Angel Network in Halifax focused on Energy and Aerospace. Ross Finlay, a Co-founder and Director of the First Angel Network Association has been an angel investor since 2000. He has assisted many companies in raising private equity. Mr. Finlay is a recognized facilitator, senior business consulting professional and strategic change consultant who has an extensive background in public, private andnot-for-profit sectors. He has implemented major business changes in a number of organizations and has experience in conducting organizational reviews in the public/private and the not-for-profit sectors. He has extensive business networks throughout Atlantic Canada. He has been Executive Director of a provincial professional association and President of a national consulting company working with scientific, engineering and technical areas. Since his move home to Nova Scotia, Ross has managed his own successful consulting practice. He returned to the corporate world for a time with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP and SolutionInc Ltd. – a Halifax based software development company. In 2002 Ross was a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Medal for outstanding community service through his efforts in numerous charities.
- Total investments:
- 1
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
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Industries Ross Finlay invests in
Stages Ross Finlay invests in
Countries Ross Finlay invests in
Investment Focus
Industry
- Energy 1 (100%)
- Aerospace 1 (100%)
- CleanTech 1 (100%)
- Automotive 1 (100%)
- Medical Device 1 (100%)
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
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Meta Materials
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META® delivers previously unachievable performance, across a range of applications, by inventing, designing, developing, and manufacturing sustainable, highly functional materials. Our extensive technology platform enables leading global brands to deliver breakthrough products to their customers in consumer electronics, 5G communications, healthand wellness, aerospace, automotive, and clean energy. Our nano-optic technology provides anti-counterfeiting security features for government documents and currencies and authentication for brands. Our achievements have been widely recognized, including being named a Lux Research Innovator of the Year in 2021. Learn more at www.metamaterial.com. | $3.1M / Seed / Apr 23, 2015 |
Co-Investors
First Angel Network
1 deal together
Wilmington Investor Network
1 deal together
About First Angel Network
First Angel Network Association (FAN) is a not-for-profit organization formed to bridge the capital gap for companies with extraordinary potential in Atlantic Canada. Created by angel investors for angel investors, FAN provides entrepreneurs and investors with a confidential, disciplined, high-quality private equity investment experience. FAN alsodelivers education and networking opportunities in the areas of investment readiness, angel investing and commercialization.
First Angel Network Contacts
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Brian Lowe
Co-Founder & Director
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Ross Finlay
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What does Ross Finlay invest in?
Ross Finlay invests primarily in Energy, Aerospace and CleanTech startups, most often at Seed 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.
When did Ross Finlay last invest?
The most recent investment recorded for Ross Finlay closed in Apr 2015. Shizune tracks 1 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.
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