Co-Founder & Partner
Investor and operator with 20+ years of experience helping Canadian tech companies grow and scale strategically
Wilson brings over three decades of experience across finance, operations, M&A, and capital markets. He’s held senior roles as a venture capitalist, investment banker, and tech executive—helping build and scale high-growth companies while guiding strategic investments and successful exits.
Before co-founding BrightIron, Wilson served as President, COO, and CFO at several technology companies, including Fortiva (acquired by Proofpoint), Borderware Technologies, ActivPlant, and FloNetwork (acquired by DoubleClick). Across these roles, he’s raised over $100 million in venture capital and helped lead multiple acquisitions. He also spent time as an Entrepreneur in Residence at Ventures West and is currently a General Partner and CFO at Round13 Capital, which manages over $700M in venture capital funds and invests in tech companies across Canada.
At BrightIron, Wilson has worked with and advised a wide range of companies—including Sourced Group (acquired by Amdocs), Mazooma (acquired by Nuvei), LiveClips (acquired by DIRECTV), Chango (acquired by Rubicon Project), SurfEasy (acquired by Opera), and many more. Whether he’s helping shape strategy or drive operational execution, Wilson brings sharp insight and a steady hand to every engagement.
When he’s not supporting ambitious teams, Wilson is likely relaxing in Maui with his wife Elizabeth—snorkelling, strolling the beach, or strumming his ukulele (a hobby he picked up to bring a little Hawaiian spirit back to Canada). He’s also a longtime fan of classic rock and a passionate guitar player.