Cainon Coates

Co-Founder/ Partner

2024

Managing Partner

2017 - 2024

Castor Ventures is part of the Alumni Ventures (AV) family of venture funds. AV is a network-powered venture capital firm that provides accredited investors with a smart, simple way to own professionally managed venture portfolios. We are consistently recognized by Pitchbook as one of the most active venture investors in the world. We have a rapidly growing portfolio of over 1,000+ companies and have raised over $1B in capital from our investors. Our community boasts 600,000+ alumni, entrepreneurs, and subscribers, and we typically co-invest alongside other established venture firms.

Co-Founder, CEO, & Board Member

2013 - 2019

Viafy provides a software platform for k-12 school transportation including GPS tracking, route optimization, timesheets, field trips, and fleet management solutions. Viafy was acquired by Constellation Software (TSX:CSU).

Consultant

2016 - 2017

Associate

2010 - 2013

Co-Founder & Operating Partner

2010 - 2013

Human Design Medical (now Breas Medical Group) is a leading global provider respiratory medical devices including homecare ventilation and sleep therapy products. Human Design Medical was founded and operated within PBM Capital Group. It acquired and merged with Breas Medical from GE Healthcare (NYSE:GE) and later sold a majority interest to a subsidiary of Fosun Pharma (HKSE: 0656.HK).

Co-Founder & CEO

2009 - 2011

Provider of pick-up & delivery laundry services for college students. Sold to a national operator (also named University Laundry: universitylaundry.com); now owned by Tide, a Proctor & Gamble company

Consultant

2008 - 2010

Senior System Engineer

2005 - 2007

Aeronautical Engineer

2005 - 2005