Red Leaf Capital

Investment decisions are led by Founding Partner Stuart Henrickson, who has more than 35 years of domestic and international venture capital and investment banking experience. CEO & President Shane Li also holds a senior role in the firm. The firm has not disclosed a formal investment committee structure.

It operates as both. Red Leaf Capital describes itself as a hybrid venture capital and management consulting firm. It invests directly in startups and simultaneously offers services such as strategic planning, business valuations, M&A advisory, and capital-raising support.

The firm focuses on pre-seed and seed-stage companies. Typical investment sizes range from $100,000 to $200,000 at the pre-seed stage and $500,000 to $1 million at the seed stage. It targets Canadian companies with global scalability ambitions.

A board seat is preferred but not mandatory, according to the firm's investment criteria. This suggests flexibility depending on the founder's needs and the stage of the company.

Red Leaf Capital has not publicly disclosed the source of its investment capital. Given its hybrid consulting structure, advisory fees may contribute to the firm's balance sheet, but the specific LP base or proprietary capital backing remains undisclosed.

The firm describes itself as sector-agnostic but looks for companies with strong scientific innovation and global scalability. It does not exclude any specific industry, though its advisor expertise points to backgrounds in food science, supply chain, and corporate finance.

Red Leaf Capital is the first CVCA member based in Manitoba, where CEO Shane Li earned his degrees from the University of Manitoba. While its headquarters is in Richmond, BC, this Manitoba connection signals a rare venture presence in the prairie region.