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Zinc Ventures
Zinc Ventures was established in 1989 by Brad Zumwalt. Capital originated from his technology company exits. Tanya Zumwalt serves as co-owner in family office...
Zinc Ventures
Zinc Ventures was established in 1989 by Brad Zumwalt. Capital originated from his technology company exits. Tanya Zumwalt serves as co-owner in family office operations. The firm targets early-stage investments across Energy Transition & Renewables, Digital Health, ClimateTech, HRTech and FinTech. It uses alternative VC models, private credit and real estate alongside startup commitments. Confirmed co-investors include Alice Reimer and Chen Fong in Alberta technology deals. Geographic reach covers North America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceania. No AUM figure is published. The team maintains real estate assets including Assembly Kensington and The Edison in Calgary. Brad Zumwalt holds memberships in A100, YPO and Rainforest Alberta. Philanthropic vehicles include the Social Enterprise Fund, Trico Charitable Foundation and Viewpoint Foundation. Zinc Ventures integrates direct ownership of operating companies with its venture and real estate activities. This structure allows coordinated deployment across commercial properties and early-stage technology without external fund vehicles.
General information
Firm type
Single Family Office
Year founded
1989
Location
Region
North America
Country
Canada
City
Calgary
Corporate office
Suite 400, 119 14th Street NW, Calgary, AB, Canada T2N 1Z6
Principals
Brad Zumwalt
President
Tanya Zumwalt
Co-owner
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Zinc Ventures?
Brad Zumwalt serves as President and directs investment activity. Tanya Zumwalt participates as co-owner in family office operations.
How does Zinc Ventures source proprietary deal flow?
Brad Zumwalt’s memberships in A100 and Rainforest Alberta provide access to Alberta technology opportunities. Frequent co-investors Alice Reimer and Chen Fong contribute additional deal flow.
Does Zinc Ventures participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The firm deploys through direct investments, SPVs and alternative VC models. It also holds real estate and operating company assets directly.
What investment stages does Zinc Ventures typically target?
Activity centers on early-stage seed and startup rounds with some expansion and late-stage exposure.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
Wealth stems from Brad Zumwalt’s technology exits, specifically Image Club Graphics to Adobe and EyeWire to Getty Images.
Does Zinc Ventures maintain philanthropic structures, and how are they separated?
The firm supports the Social Enterprise Fund, Trico Charitable Foundation and Viewpoint Foundation as separate philanthropic vehicles.
What is Zinc Ventures’ known posture on co-investments alongside external GPs?
The firm co-invests with partners such as Alice Reimer and Chen Fong in Alberta-based technology startups.
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