Donato Sferra

Donato Sferra is an experienced professional with a diverse background in various industries. Donato is the Founder and Managing Partner of Hillcrest Merchant Partners Inc., where they serve as an Angel Investor in sectors such as cannabis, electric metals, blockchain, mining, gaming, tech, and special situations. Donato is constantly seeking out exceptional management teams with great ideas.

In 2020, Donato co-founded Above Food, where they hold the positions of Executive Vice President and Chief Corporate Development Officer.

Prior to their current roles, Donato was the Co-Head of Investment Banking at Eight Capital in 2016 and held the same position at Dundee Capital Markets from 2013 to 2016. Donato also served as the Director of Institutional Sales at Dundee Capital Markets from 2011 to 2013.

Before their time at Dundee Capital Markets, Donato worked as a Director of Institutional Sales at Macquarie Group from 2009 to 2011. Donato also held the role of Vice President Investments at Pinetree Capital Ltd. from 2006 to 2008.

Donato's early career includes roles as an Equity Research Analyst and Vice President at TD SECURITIES LIMITED from 2002 to 2006. Donato focused on sectors such as auto parts, special situations, solar, automation, industrials, heavy equipment dealers, rails, and steel.

Donato began their professional journey as a Senior Auditor at Arthur Andersen from 1998 to 2002.

Donato Sferra obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree with a major in Accounting from the Schulich School of Business at York University. Donato attended the school from 1994 to 1998. Later on, Donato's education history indicates that they also have a connection with the CFA Institute, although specific details such as start and end years, degree name, and field of study are not mentioned.