Richard Black

Richard Black is the Managing Partner and Co-Founder of First Ascent Ventures, a firm focused on investing in early stage, growth-oriented enterprise software companies within the information technology sector. With extensive experience, Richard has held various investment roles at companies such as Sportlogiq, Upchain, Assent Compliance Inc, ALPHA MEMBRANE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED, and Aquam, contributing to advancements in AI-powered analytics, cloud PLM solutions, and biomedical technology. As General Partner at Walsingham Growth Partners, Richard has fostered significant investments in technology, while previous leadership roles at Helix Investment Ltd and RBC Capital Markets highlight a strong background in managing venture capital funds. Richard holds an HBA from Ivey Business School at Western University.