About VCAA

Who we are.

The people behind Alberta's venture investment community — a board of experienced investors, operators, and ecosystem builders committed to strengthening the industry.

Non-profit organization
Alberta Venture Capital Association (operating as VCAA) is registered under the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act SC 2009, c23.
Founded in 2000
Serving Alberta's venture investment community
Member organizations
Our Team

Executive Director

Tracey Scarlett
Tracey Scarlett
Executive Director, VCAA
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Tracey Scarlett has started and scaled innovative and technology-based ventures and has built ecosystems and financing programs to support entrepreneurs in growing their businesses. She has held numerous board roles focused in areas of venture financing, innovation, economic development and entrepreneurship. She brings significant governance and operational knowledge of entrepreneurial finance and the innovation ecosystem to her role at VCAA.

Team

Operations Manager

Natasha Ludwig
Natasha Ludwig
Operations Manager, VCAA
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Natasha brings more than 20 years of not-for-profit experience across administration, operations, and event management. She's known for building efficient systems, supporting organizational growth, and delivering meaningful experiences for members and stakeholders.

At VCAA, Natasha will help strengthen our operations and grow the team as we expand support for our members and broader initiatives.

Governance

Board of Directors

Our board members strive to ensure an organization that meets the needs of both investors and new businesses.

Alan Campbell
Alan Campbell
Alberta Enterprise Corporation

Director of Industry Development at AEC, a fund of funds with $350M under management and investments into 25+ venture capital funds. Prior to AEC, Alan co-founded and sold EZ-Robot.

Sara Mohajerani
Sara Mohajerani
Bluesky Equities

Joined Bluesky Equities in 2017, focusing on financial and operational analysis while supporting the investment committee with screening and due diligence processes.

Brenda Slauko
Brenda Slauko
BDC

Over 26 years of experience at BDC, currently serving as National Director in BDC's Technology Industries group scaling tech companies from seed to Series A with non-dilutive funding.

Ha Nguyen
Ha Nguyen
McRock Capital

Vice President at McRock Capital, a VC firm focused exclusively on the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), with experience in both venture capital and private equity.

Michelle Scarborough
Michelle Scarborough
Venture Capital Investor

A venture capital investor and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience. Has managed more than $1B in assets and mobilized over $2B into technology enterprises, including two of the world’s first funds dedicated to women-led ventures. Venture Partner at Lucid Ventures.

Ben Reeves
Ben Reeves
Viewpoint Investment Partners

Partner, SVP Data Science & Engineering at Viewpoint Investment Partners, specializing in merging modern software practices with advancements in AI technologies.

Arden Tse
Arden Tse
Yaletown Partners

Manager of Accelerate Funds II, III and IV, leading a team that invests in early-stage Alberta-based tech startups with 15+ years of private and public sector investment experience.

Michael Grantmyre
Michael Grantmyre
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Partner at Osler, advising technology companies on corporate matters and capital raises — from early-stage startups to established, high-growth businesses.

Doug Schweitzer
Doug Schweitzer
Ultimarii

Co-Founder and CEO of Ultimarii Ltd. and founding partner at Blue Rock Law LLP. Led development of Alberta's economic Recovery Plan and provincial strategies across multiple sectors.

Become a member

Join the Community

The future of Alberta's venture investment ecosystem will be built through strong relationships, shared knowledge, and a connected community of investors. If you're looking to be part of the conversations, connections, and opportunities shaping the future of venture capital in Alberta, we invite you to join VCAA.