Based in our Toronto office, Scott MacDonald is a Partner with Emerald Technology Ventures and is focused on information technology investments within the clean technology sector. Scott currently serves as the Chairman of SynapSense and a Director of Pure Technologies and Vaperma. Scott previously served as Chairman of RuggedCom (TSX:RCM), and was a Director of Solicore and Soft Switching Technologies.
Prior to joining Emerald, Scott held the position of Managing Director in the venture capital subsidiary of Ontario Power Generation, a large North American electric utility. Previous to Ontario Power, Scott worked for a Toronto-based corporate finance and investment banking firm assisting a number of energy technology companies secure financing, negotiate strategic joint ventures, and has advised on initial public offerings and merger and acquisition transactions. In addition, Scott worked for an early stage venture capital fund focused on investing in information technology companies. Scott graduated with a Bachelors degree from McMaster University and an MBA from Dalhousie University.
