Who we are

For over 60 years we have been premier providers of growth and equity capital. The highly customized financing solutions we provide facilitate rapid business growth and transition of ownership for mid-sized Canadian companies.

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Technology & Innovation Banking 

Helping founders realize their growth ambitions and drive enterprise value through flexible capital for any stage. 

Our competitive advantage 

We are one of the only lending groups in Canada with product capability covering senior to subordinated financing structures specialized and focused on the Tech sector.  

Who’s a good fit? 

Venture backed or bootstrapped Canadian tech companies seeking flexible, non-dilutive capital.

Trigger events

  • Organic growth capital
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Runway extension
  • Working capital
  • Investor/Management buyout
  • Taking chips off the table
  • Dividend recapitalization

Tech specialized team 

Comprised of passionate, Technology-fluent professionals with experience spanning private equity, venture capital, investment banking, and operational experience in some of Canada’s fastest growing tech companies.

Case studies

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Global growth via acquisitions

The company was able to successfully acquire the target company while preserving cash balances and minimize the dilution to company ownership.

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Runway extension and value creation

The company was able to successfully acquire the target company while preserving cash balances and minimize the dilution to company ownership.

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Growth capital based on monthly recurring revenues

The company opted to consolidate their debt with Scotiabank/Roynat, a cost-effective solution that required only one diligence package and a flexible structure.

Our team

For specific questions relating to Technology & Innovation Banking, please contact one of our following specialists.

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David Rozin

Vice President & Head
Technology & Innovation Banking

Kenneth Pham

Director, Business Development
Toronto office

Gena Custode

Director, Credit Solutions
Ottawa Office

Diana Dietrich

Director, Strategy & Operations
Vancouver office

Karim Antonious

Managing Director, Origination and Client Management
Toronto office

Elie Bou Daher

Managing Director, Credit Solutions
Montreal office

Karl Théard

Regional Director, Eastern Canada
Montreal office

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Our solutions

Our tailored financing solutions are as unique as your business. 

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Contact us

Elie Bou Daher

Managing Director, Credit Solutions

Area covered:
Canada

1002 Sherbrooke Street W Suite 1100; Scotia T,
Montreal, Quebec,
H3A3L6

Email:
elie.boudaher@roynat.com

Phone:
(418) 473-9104

Gena Custode

Director, Credit Solutions

Area covered:
Canada

40 King Street W 14th Floor,
Toronto, Ontario,
M5H3Y2

Email:
ge.custode@scotiabank.com

Phone:

Jeffrey Liu

Associate Director, Technology and Innovation Banking

Area covered:
Central Canada

40 King Street W 14th Floor,
Toronto, Ontario,
M5H3Y2

Email: 
jeffrey.liu@scotiabank.com

Phone:
437-231-8166

Karim Antonious

Managing Director, Origination and Client Management

Area covered:
Canada

40 King Street W 14th Floor,
Toronto, Ontario,
M5H3Y2

Email:
karim.antonious@roynat.com

Phone:
(905) 475-8874

Karl Théard

Regional Director, Technology and Innovation Banking

Area covered:
Quebec

1002 Sherbrooke Street W Suite 1100; Scotia T,
Montreal, Quebec,
H3A3L6

Email:
karl.theard@roynat.com

Phone: