Partner
Richard Black
Managing Partner and co-founder, First Ascent Ventures
- Firm
- First Ascent Ventures
- Title
- Managing Partner and co-founder
- Role
- Managing partner
- Known as
- Investor
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Record updated 17 September 2026
About
Richard Black is co-founder and Managing Partner of First Ascent Ventures, which was founded in 2015. Richard has over 30 years of experience in senior roles with two of Canada’s largest VC firms: Helix Investments and RBC Capital Partners.
Background
- Education
- Richard holds an Honors Business Administration from the Ivey School of Business, where he was on the Dean’s List.Source (opens in a new tab)
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