Gerard Buckley

Jaguar Capital Inc.

  • Toronto ON

Gerard is a Industry Thought Leader in Governance, Financing Small Business, Angel Investment and Acceleration of Start-ups

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Gerard has been working in the financial industry for over 32 years, helping companies strategically plan for accelerated levels of growth at Scotia Capital, Maple Leaf Angels and Jaguar Capital where he is now Managing Director and leads a management consulting practice with mandates focused on growth entrepreneurial companies. He is an expert in structuring companies to access financing by employing governance, financial management and funding strategies. Gerard has worked on Merger & Acquisition teams transacting over $10 billion of deal flow in his career.

As an experienced investor and a member of Angel Investment Networks, he understands the process of investment in growth private companies and advises CEO’s on how to prepare for it. Gerard is Chairperson of The Board of Directors of Maple Leaf Angels Corporation and was the Entrepreneur in Resident at INcubes, an internet accelerator based in Toronto, ON, and served as a member on the Small and Medium Enterprise Committee of The Ontario Securities Commission. He has served on the board of an Exempt Market Dealer and a TSX.V Public Company. He has a passion for helping young entrepreneurs prepare their companies for scale.

Gerard has built a solid reputation in corporate development as a “Thought Leader” and provider of practical and usable governance and structuring advice for entrepreneurs. He is a frequent speaker on subjects related to Governance, Angel Investment, Growth Financing, Entrepreneurialism, and Corporate Social Responsibility.

Gerard has extensive experience working with Advisory Boards and Boards of Directors. In addition to chairing a Board of Directors, he has chaired Audit, Compensation, and Governance & Finance Committees and led Strategic Planning initiatives. He has written and implemented Audit Committee Charters, Whistle Blower, Conflict of Interest, Investment, and Risk Management Policies. Gerard has been a practitioner in Capital Markets working with fortune 500 companies advising them in the management of their complex financial and investment risk.

Gerard is a Fellow of the Institute of Canadian Bankers and was awarded their Gold Medal for Academic Excellence. Gerard is a member and an Institute-certified Director of the Institute of Corporate Directors and a graduate of University of Toronto’s Directors Education Program.

Gerard has a history of serving youth and educational charities through organizations such as The Army Cadet League of Canada.

Industry Expertise

VC and Private Equity
Corporate Leadership
Non-Profit/Charitable
International Trade and Development
Management Consulting
Investment Banking
Banking
Investment Management
Financial Services
Capital Markets

Areas of Expertise

Small Business
Accelerating Early Stage Companies
Financial Risk Management
Forming an Advisory Board
Accessing Angel Capital in Canada
Governance in the Twenty First Century
Understanding Investor Term Sheets
Preparing A Pitch for Investors

Accomplishments

Founder, Gerard Buckley Cadet Fund and Cadet Academic Scholarship

2000-04-21

Gerard founded a Bursary and Scholarship that assists with the funding of extracurricular training programs for youth in Canada's economically challenged areas.

Volunteer Service Medal

2008-04-18

The Army Cadet League of Canada presented a Volunteer Service Medal for his support and contribution to youth and the Cadet Program in Canada.

Scotiabank Chairman's Club Award

1990-01-30

Scotiabank Chairman's Club Award awarded to the top Global Managers for Exceptional Service

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Education

Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators

Acc.Dir. - Accredited Director

Governance

2014

Institute of Canadian Bankers

FICB - Fellow of The Institute of Canadian Bankers with Honours

Financial Services

1996

Institute of Corporate Directors

ICD.D - Certified Corporate Director

Governance

2009

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Affiliations

  • Canadian Association of Management Consulting
  • Institute of Corporate Directors
  • Institute of Corporate Secretaries and Administrators
  • Private Directors Association
  • Private Capital Markets Association of Canada
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Testimonials

Co-Founder at Loyoly

http://www.mapleleafangels.com/events/understanding_term_sheets

Ryerson University - Digital Media Zone - Entrepreneur Workshop

"I saw Gerard give a presentation at a Maple Leaf Angels event, and it was truly one of the most valuable and pertinent presentations I have seen in a long while. His delivery, engagement, and ability to answer questions was fantastic. It was evident that he was very passionate about Angel Investing and ensuring that the audience had the knowledge required to effectively go into a negotiation and be in the driver's seat. He is also very approachable and personable. I feel fortunate I have come to know Gerard."

Founder and CEO

http://incubes.ca/

Incubes, A Accelerator for Internet Based Companies

Gerard has a broad base of capital markets, entrepreneurial and leadership experience and is an excellent facilitator on a number of entrepreneurial subjects that include Pitch Coaching, Forming Advisory Boards and Accessing Capital from Angel Networks. Gerard is well presented, confident and both understands his audience and delivers a relevant and understandable message.

Managing Director and Cofounder

http://incubes.ca/

INcubes, INternet Business Accelerator

Allow me to recommend Gerard Buckley most highly, as a Mentor, a Colleague, an Advisor, and as a Public Speaker / Presenter on issues of entrepreneurship in ITC early phase business development.

He has an ability to coach with an unexpectedly approachable style, inspiring leadership by example, with a honest and trustworthy approach based on his own highly respected professional ethics. This is why Gerard is a community leader in the Toronto angel capital investment space, as well as being known and trusted by so many tech startups.

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Media Appearances

More Than Money: The Investor-Startup Relationship

Ryerson University - Digital Media Zone   online

2014-02-04

“It’s really a people-to-people business. It’s not just about investing money,” says Gerard Buckley, managing director and partner of Jaguar Capital, a Canadian financial advisory board for early- and growth-stage startups. “It’s about trust, it’s about people understanding each other, and people having an alignment with each other.”

Buckley has over 30 years of experience in financial markets; as a seasoned investor, he reviews more than 100 startup pitches each year.

“We tend to bet on jockeys, not horses. We’re looking for a strong team,” Buckley explains.

“The relationship is one of great mutual respect,” Buckley adds. “Investors are there to help mentor and provide the resources to those super talented entrepreneurs.”

“It can be one of the most wonderful, rewarding business relationships to strive for.”

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Driving the bus and empowerment through governance

itbusiness.ca  online

2014-05-11

Most early and growth stage company founders that had the opportunity to attend one of my presentations will have heard my analogy of a CEO or founder “driving the bus.” Today’s blog is another such article where I continue to empower CEOs of early and growth stage companies to be in control of their own destiny and therefore be driving the bus (their company) on the path to success.

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Crowdfunding: An Investors Perspective

itbusiness.ca  online

2014-04-17

I would be the first to admit that two years ago I was skeptical of crowdfunding and did not feel that that it would provide a viable alternative for capital formation. Today I believe it is required for me and others to be part of the discussion so that entrepreneurs are well informed on crowdfunding and if they take advantage of this Prospectus Exemption they will continue to be positioned for future capital fundraising for their company.

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Event Appearances

A Journey into Mobile Payments: Convergence, Innovation and Financial Inclusion

International Payments Conference  Toronto

2015-04-10

Accessing Angel Capital in Canada

Presented by The Bulgarian Chamber in Association with The British Chamber and The Belgian Chamber  Toronto

2015-03-05

Igniting Entrepreneurship and Capital Flow in Ontario

National Crowdfunding Association of Canada  Toronto, Ontario

2014-04-16

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Sample Talks

Understanding Investor Term Sheets

An Introduction to Term sheets • A Term Sheet is the basis of a legal agreement between an investor(s) and a company, outlining the terms and conditions of an investment into the target company – Agreement in principle – Non-binding (except non-disclosure and no-shop clauses) – Commence negotiating early in due-diligence – Complex Term Sheets are seen as Founder Unfriendly and will deter follow-on investment 4

Angel 101 - The Fundamentals of Angel Investing

Have you ever considered becoming an Angel Investor? Wondered why people join angel groups as opposed to going it alone? Then this session is for you.

Join MLA Chair and Angel Investor Gerard Buckley as he leads a session that will answer the following:

What is Angel Investing?
Why would someone be an Angel Investor?
Who are Angel Investors?
What types of companies do Angels invest in?
What is Maple Leaf Angels and what are the benefits of joining?

Valuation for a Pre-Commercialized Company

B U S I N E S S VA L U AT I O N S • Every valuation and Pricing is unique • In a M&A Transaction price or valuation comes down to the strategic value the acquirer brings to the transaction & the portion paid to the target • 65% of business owners don’t know what their company is worth • 85% have no exit strategy • 75% of their worth is tied up in their business

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Style

Availability

  • Keynote
  • Moderator
  • Panelist
  • Workshop Leader
  • Host/MC
  • Corporate Training

Fees

$500 to $5000*Will consider certain engagements for no fee
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