Our Team

Mark Lawrence has been Managing Partner of NorthCrest Partners Inc., an Exempt Market Dealer, since September 2003, and is also President of CML Capital Ventures Inc., serving in that role since June 1997. He was from 2007 to 2017 a Director of, Chair of Governance, and Audit Committee member, of Stone Investment Group Limited, a mutual fund company with assets under admin of about $600 million (a non-listed reporting issuer.)

Mr. Lawrence is an active investor in private start-up companies in sectors ranging from financial services software and services, alternative energy, green tech, telecommunications, materials and Internet software.  He is passionate about working with entrepreneurs and creating a compelling story to potential funders in the capital markets.  He advises on M&A, corporate strategy, funding readiness and funding of all sizes of corporations globally.  Mark worked as an engineer before entering the capital markets as a Buy/Hold/Sell analyst in 1987, becoming a top ranked analyst in most sectors that he covered.

Since-mid 2012, Mr. Lawrence has also been a member of the Financial Assistance Committee of Angel Investors Ontario, moving to Vice-Chair and Chair in 2020.  He has been a Founder and Director of a number of TSX Venture listed companies, some through the Capital Pool Program. His previous roles included Founding Director of Soltoro Ltd., a TSX Venture listed company (Mexican silver exploration), Director of Axiotron Corp. (Tablet Computers), Software Growth Inc., and York Ridge LifeTech Inc.

Mr. Lawrence holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Queens University, and a MBA from the Ivey School of Business. He received his designation of P.Eng from the Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario and his Chartered Financial Analyst designation from the Association for Investment Management and Research.

As Finance Manager, Maggy is responsible for managing the financial operations and human resources of Angel Investors Ontario.

Maggy has successfully developed accounting departments for midsize companies by hiring and training staff and implementing finance & HR processes and procedures. She has actively served non-profit organizations and a variety of small businesses for over 20 years.

Rajvi Virani is a results-driven marketing strategist with deep expertise in social media, brand development, and digital communications. At Angel Investors Ontario, she leads the organization’s marketing efforts across digital platforms, supporting 18 angel investment groups with cohesive messaging, strategic content, and data-informed campaigns. With a strong background in brand storytelling and performance analytics, she has enhanced investor engagement and visibility through targeted email outreach, high-impact social media content, and large-scale event promotion.

She brings a unique combination of creative and analytical thinking, shaped by her work across Canada and India in the startup, finance, and B2B sectors. Her previous experience includes spearheading growth strategies for angel networks and fintech firms, managing multi-channel campaigns, and driving B2C brand loyalty. She holds graduate certificates in Brand Management from Seneca College and Marketing Management from Humber College, alongside a BBA in Marketing from Auro University.