Team

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Christine has extensive experience in technology, investment, and governance. She has served or is serving on numerous boards of directors including Réseau Capital, Cominar, Fonds de solidarité FTQ, Héma-Québec, Centre d’innovation C2MI, and Oxfam-Québec. Christine is a pioneer in Quebec as a female tech entrepreneur and venture capital investor. She was co-owner and president of Versus, a technology company recognized among the fastest-growing companies in Canada. She was also among the first female investors in the Anges Québec network. Previously, Christine held key positions in various companies such as SGF, Bombardier Capital, EDC, the Quebec Ministry of International Affairs, and Banque Paribas in Paris. Christine is the recipient of the Inspiration Award from the Association of Women in Finance (2022) and was named Distinguished Graduate 2017 by HEC Montreal in recognition of her professional career and commitment to society.

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

An entrepreneur who founded and managed two technology companies, Annick has more than 20 years of experience in management and technology. A fervent promoter of the presence of women in entrepreneurship, Annick contributes to promoting female leadership in technology in numerous forums. She is actively involved in her community, notably with the McGill Dobson Center for Entrepreneurship and the McCall MacBain scholarships. Annick also serves on the board of directors of Fiera Capital, a leading independent investment management firm with a growing global presence. In 2023, Annick was awarded the Québec Business Woman prize, digital technology and innovation, by the RFAQ business women's network. A graduate in Business Administration from Pepperdine University in California, Annick also holds a certificate in Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy from MIT Sloan School of Management.

Partner

Julien joined Accelia Capital in 2022 after working in venture capital and private equity at Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, a large institutional fund manager in Canada. His previous roles include private equity at Novacap, investment banking at BMO Capital Markets and mergers & acquisitions at CGI Group, where he participated in various investments, business acquisitions and financing activities. Earlier, Julien held positions in computer engineering and management consulting. He earned his M.Sc. in Finance and MBA from Laval University, a CFA charter, as well as a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering from McGill University.

Associate

Before joining the investment team of Accelia Capital in 2022, Julien spent two years as the CEO of a neuroscience startup he co-founded. Prior to that, he advised multiple companies on Valuation and Transaction matters in the Valuation department of the Deal Advisory Practice at KPMG. He also worked on various engagements for two years in the Audit practice of KPMG prior to that role. Julien is a CPA designation holder, having earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration and a Specialized Graduate Diploma (D.E.S.S) in professional accounting from HEC Montréal.

Office Manager

Nathalie St-Georges joined the Accelia Capital team in 2023 as the Head of Administration. She has several years of experience in administrative support in the finance sector, having worked for over 25 years as an executive assistant in Advisory Services at KPMG. In 2012, Nathalie started her own business where she offered administrative services to non-profit organizations, including in accounting, event management, and assistance to board members.