Josh Axler, CFA

CEO

Toronto, Ontario, Canada14 yrs 9 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Expert in venture debt for growth-stage companies.
  • Over $200M deployed in venture capital.
  • Strong relationships with founders and investors.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Venture Capital and Investment Management expert with a focus on growth-stage technology companies.

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Skills

Core Skills

Venture DebtBusiness DevelopmentInvestment ManagementFinancial AnalysisCommercial BankingCapital RaisingSales

Other Skills

Venture Debt InvestmentsRelationship ManagementDeal SourcingMarket EngagementUnderwritingDue DiligenceFinancial Forecast ModelsMarket AnalysisCredit Risk AnalysisCredit NarrativesInvestor PresentationsFinancial ModelingIndustry ResearchMarket StrategyCold Calling

About

I work with growth-stage technology companies looking for minimally dilutive capital to extend runway and accelerate growth. At Flow Capital, I originate venture debt investments typically ranging from $2–10M for companies with $2.5MM+ ARR or $5M+ in revenue with strong growth trajectories. We partner with founders across North America, the UK/EU, and Israel to provide flexible capital that replaces or complements equity rounds in order to minimizes dilution. Typical uses include: • Extending runway between equity raises • Financing growth initiatives (sales expansion, product, acquisitions) • Reducing dilution versus equity funding Best introductions come from: • Venture capital investors • Debt advisors • Fractional CFOs and finance leaders • Founders scaling past early-stage funding Prior to Flow Capital, I deployed $150M+ across loans and acquisitions in technology and growth businesses. Always happy to connect with founders and investors building great companies.

Experience

14 yrs 9 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 1 mo
Average Tenure
5 yrs 2 mos
Current Experience

Flow capital

2 roles

Managing Director, Origination

Mar 2024Present · 2 yrs 3 mos · Toronto, Ontario, Canada

  • I lead origination at Flow Capital, responsible for sourcing and developing relationships with growth-stage technology companies seeking flexible venture debt solutions. My role includes meeting with prospective borrowers, building partnerships with referral sources, and driving Flow’s growth through strategic deal sourcing and market engagement.
Venture Debt InvestmentsRelationship ManagementDeal SourcingMarket EngagementVenture DebtBusiness Development

Principal

Apr 2021Present · 5 yrs 2 mos · Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Crown capital partners inc.

3 roles

Investment Manager

Promoted

Jan 2020Apr 2021 · 1 yr 3 mos · Toronto, Canada Area

  • As an Investment Manager, my responsibilities include performing underwriting and due diligence on mezzanine debt and M&A transactions. I have led or supported the analysis of over $150 Million of deployed capital over eight loans and three acquisitions.
  • Responsibilities included preparing investment recommendations, building financial forecast models, preparing market and company analysis, conducting management meetings, and structuring transactions.
  • Responsible for portfolio management of corporate loans; including quarterly reporting, credit risk analysis and relationship management for growth opportunities within the portfolio.
  • Crown Capital Partners is a publicly traded specialty finance company focused on special situations debt and long term financing. Crown provides capital to mid-market companies that are unwilling or unable to obtain adequate financing from traditional capital providers.
UnderwritingDue DiligenceFinancial Forecast ModelsMarket AnalysisCredit Risk AnalysisInvestment Management+1

Investment Associate

Promoted

May 2018Jan 2020 · 1 yr 8 mos · Toronto, Canada Area

Investment Analyst

May 2017May 2018 · 1 yr · Toronto, Canada Area

Cibc

Associate, Commercial Banking

Mar 2016May 2017 · 1 yr 2 mos · Toronto, Canada Area

  • Analyzed over 80 businesses performing financial analysis, due diligence, and presenting credit narratives to the risk department representing over $65 Million in credit facilities for the bank.
Financial AnalysisDue DiligenceCredit NarrativesCommercial Banking

Acasta capital

Analyst

Nov 2015Mar 2016 · 4 mos · Toronto, Canada Area

  • Lead analyst on a real estate development capital raise. Responsible for creating investor presentations and working
  • with the client to prepare the financial model for investors.
  • Conducted internal analysis on a European renewable energy investment opportunity including; industry research,
  • financial analysis and market assessment.
  • Worked directly with the firm’s senior partners to evaluate potential acquisition targets for Acasta Enterprises Inc.,
  • the firms publically traded Special Purpose Acquisition Corporation.
Investor PresentationsFinancial ModelingIndustry ResearchCapital RaisingFinancial Analysis

National investment banking competition & conference

2015 Graduate Division Winner

Jan 2015Jan 2015 · 0 mo · Vancouver, Canada Area

  • One of 4 members of the winning graduate team out of 390 teams and 48 finalists teams
  • The competition was structured as a presentation to the Board of EA Games with the recommendation to acquire Take 2 Interactive. The competition final included 3 rounds of presentations with the final round presentation consisting of two graduate finalists presenting to a panel of 6 Managing Directors from Canadian Investment Banks in front of a crowd of 450 competition participants and corporate sponsors.
  • Final presentation video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLQABDXLdgQ

Ivey business school

MBA Graduate

Jul 2014Apr 2015 · 9 mos · London, Canada Area

Hay group

National Business Development Manager

Feb 2013Jul 2014 · 1 yr 5 mos · Toronto, Canada Area

  • As a National Business Development Manager, I extend my knowledge at Hay Group by working with organizations in Canada to gain insight into reward practices and issues HR professionals face on a daily basis. My specialty is matching organizations with innovative solutions Hay Group has to offer and making sure our products are in line with market needs.

Xerox corporation

Senior Account Manager

Feb 2011Feb 2013 · 2 yrs · Toronto, Canada Area

  • Achievements:
  • Awarded Presidents Club for exceeding 125% of Q1+Q2 plan 2012.
  • 116% of 2011 yearly plan
  • Awarded presidents club for exceeding 125% of Q4 plan
  • Top sales rep of the month in December, 2011
  • Recognized twice as a mentor in the Xerox approved mentor program
  • Responsibilities:
  • Team Lead: Most tenured account manager of 20 person team. Help to support senior management by training new account managers and providing expertise for sales cycles.
  • Market the full-line of Xerox products, services and supplies in a demanding territory
  • Provide existing account coverage and development of new and existing accounts
  • Develop appropriate strategies (short & long term) to suit business needs and requirements of both existing and potential customers
  • Meet Xerox Canada's customer satisfaction goals by effectively resolving all customer issues
  • Establish and build account relationships with key decision makers in all departments
  • Identify, engage and co-ordinate necessary Xerox resources supporting the accounts
Business DevelopmentMarket StrategySales

Education

Ivey Business School at Western University

Master of Business Administration - MBA — Business Administration

Jan 2014Jan 2015

Ivey Business School at Western University

HBA — Business Administration

Jan 2008Jan 2010

Thammasat University

Jan 2010Jan 2010

Investment Banking Institute

Financial Modeling and Valuation Training

Jan 2015Jan 2015

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