Additional expertise: Investor Readiness includes – Pitch Deck Preparation, Data Room Preparation, Deal Terms
Grant Lawrence is a seasoned business leader, investor, and startup advisor with 20+ years of experience driving growth in B2B enterprises. He has helped companies scale across N. America, Europe, and SE Asia, managing global clients with over 1.4 million users.
As an active angel investor and mentor with Valhalla Angels, Foresight Canada, ScaleUp Canada, and Accelerate Okanagan, Grant helps founders navigate funding, investor readiness, and go-to-market strategies. His expertise spans capital raises, Lean Startup principles, and strategic partnerships.
Grant has successfully built sales teams and indirect channels empowering startups to scale. He also advises early-stage firms and runs investor relations at UpCapital.
Passionate about innovation, Grant provides hands-on support in investor readiness, pitch coaching, funding, strategy and business development, helping founders turn vision into success.
With experience across multiple industries, Grant understands the challenges founders face in scaling operations and securing investment. He has worked with startups from Angel to Series A stages, helping them refine their business models, develop strategic partnerships, and gain investor confidence. Whether preparing for a capital raise, crafting a compelling pitch, or executing a market entry plan, Grant delivers founders the insights for growth.