--- title: Cindicates - Team --- [![New Logo (2)](https://cindicates.com/hubfs/New%20Logo%20(2).png)](https://cindicates.com?hsLang=en) ![menu](https://f.hubspotusercontent40.net/hubfs/7479797/menu.png) ![close_24px](https://7479797.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/7479797/close_24px.svg) - [About](https://cindicates.com/about) Show submenu for About - [Cindicates Team](https://cindicates.com/team) - [Impact Investing](https://cindicates.com/impact-investing) - [Portfolio](https://cindicates.com/portfolio) - Startups Show submenu for Startups - [Investment Thesis](https://cindicates.com/investment-thesis-criteria) - [Due Diligence Process](https://cindicates.com/due-diligence-process) - [Apply for a Pitch Session](https://cindicates.com/apply-for-a-pitch-session) - Investors Show submenu for Investors - [Investor Benefits](https://cindicates.com/investor-benefits) - [Journey Map](https://cindicates.com/investor-journey-map) - [Become an Investor](https://cindicates.com/investor-intake-form) - [Blogs](https://cindicates.com/blogs) - [About](https://cindicates.com/about) Show submenu for About - [Cindicates Team](https://cindicates.com/team) - [Impact Investing](https://cindicates.com/impact-investing) - [Portfolio](https://cindicates.com/portfolio) - Startups Show submenu for Startups - [Investment Thesis](https://cindicates.com/investment-thesis-criteria) - [Due Diligence Process](https://cindicates.com/due-diligence-process) - [Apply for a Pitch Session](https://cindicates.com/apply-for-a-pitch-session) - Investors Show submenu for Investors - [Investor Benefits](https://cindicates.com/investor-benefits) - [Journey Map](https://cindicates.com/investor-journey-map) - [Become an Investor](https://cindicates.com/investor-intake-form) - [Blogs](https://cindicates.com/blogs) [Pitch to Us](https://cindicates.com/apply-for-a-pitch-session?hsLang=en) Cindicates Team # Meet Our Team We’ve walked in your shoes — or similar ones. We’ve been through the ups and downs of the entrepreneurial journey ourselves. ![2024-07-25 18_32_28-Finance - Marketing - Google Drive](https://cindicates.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2024-07-25%2018_32_28-Finance%20-%20Marketing%20-%20Google%20Drive.png?width=792&height=783&name=2024-07-25%2018_32_28-Finance%20-%20Marketing%20-%20Google%20Drive.png) 65 Years of Collective Experience Team Expertise ## Early-Stage Investing in BC Our team has many exits with worth over 1 billion dollars in value, with amazing experience in tech startups and angel investing. Our team can provide access to capital, mentorship, resources and a community of founders who have been where you are. ![16-1](https://cindicates.com/hubfs/16-1.png) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesdegreef?miniProfileUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_miniProfile%3AACoAAAADgOMBhVBgLUgcD4LwYKDXzn1P4CZFRJU&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_search_srp_all%3BRw3FAbT6Txy3gwJBtDngZg%3D%3D) Managing Director & President ## James DeGreef - Tech entrepreneur and active angel investor with over a decade of experience as an advisor - CEO and Board Member of SureSwift Capital - Co-founder of GenoLogics, acquired by Illumina - Lead investment rounds in many Victoria startups, including:  FreshWorks Studio, VitaminLab, Cuboh, Lethub, DealBuilder, Swede, Care2Talk, Nova AI, and more - Active investor on the AngelList platform and other funds including Yaletown, Good News Ventures, and SureSwift Capital Fund C - Recently launched a horse ranch...  not the best investment... ![17](https://cindicates.com/hubfs/17.png) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhaustin?miniProfileUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_miniProfile%3AACoAAABVK_IBnz0EYDekyeE-jhSKuU1fR1d4oIk&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_search_srp_all%3B6v79T%2FPUQRyJo1%2FPk99ySg%3D%3D) Managing Partner ## John Austin - Chief Operating Officer at SureSwift Capital - 15+ years managing operations, specializing in optimizing efficiency and driving growth - Community Mentor in the Venture Accelerator Program at VIATEC since 2019 - Founded and led two tech startups – ctrlpay and erly - Successfully raised Seed and Series A rounds, and completed significant sell side transactions ![19](https://cindicates.com/hubfs/19.png) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.linkedin.com/in/srandrew?miniProfileUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_miniProfile%3AACoAAABmhA8BWj7oNJFB4ntK54zRrEavrGhIbCc&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_search_srp_all%3BBb66vhJKTfO68G7w94%2Bc8g%3D%3D) General Partner & CFO ## Stephanie Andrew - Founder of Women’s Equity Lab and Capital Investment Network - With over 15 years of expertise in finance consulting and research - Former Vice President of Finance at TIMIA Capital Corporation - Associate Partner – Diligence at Expresso Capital Partners - A Client Advisory Board Member with the University of Victoria’s Innovation Centre - Former Board Member with the CFA Society Victoria - Completed an MSc in Molecular Biology and Medical Genetics at the University of Toronto and an MBA at the Schulich School of Business and is a CFA Charterholder ![21](https://cindicates.com/hubfs/21.png) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisagrandbois?miniProfileUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_miniProfile%3AACoAAAN4Im8BTUrF4wxni14-EUIk4tAvAInwLW4&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_search_srp_all%3B3WPxFGdITdqJUlGnxohbJA%3D%3D) General Partner ## Lisa Grandbois - Founder and CEO of FrontierCFO - Early investor in Women’s Equity Lab - Entrepreneur and active angel investor - 10+ years advising startup founders to maximize growth and extend runway - Completed a B.Com. from UBC, holds a CPA designation, and completed the three-year In-Depth Tax Course program from CPA Canada ![headshots (7)](https://cindicates.com/hubfs/headshots%20(7).png) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.linkedin.com/in/cristine-joy-osias-437929243/) Operations Admin/Marketing Specialist ## Cristine Joy Osias (CJ) - Executive Admin & Corporate Marketing Support at Sureswift Capital - Former Research/SEO Marketing Assistant at Verpex Hosting - Former Copywriter at Houston Properties Team - Former Training Admin and Onboarding Trainer at Hikinex We have a question! ## Are you also passionate about supporting startups? Whether you're an investor looking for promising opportunities or a startup founder seeking funding and guidance, Cindicates is the place for you. We bring together investors, startups, and the community to foster growth and innovation. [Invest with Us](https://cindicates.com/investor-intake-form?hsLang=en) [Pitch to Us](https://www.hubspot.com/) ### Subscribe to our newsletter! [![Cindicates - Win Together](https://cindicates.com/hubfs/Black%20and%20Ivory%20Modern%20Name%20YouTube%20Channel%20Art%20(9).png)](https://cindicates.com?hsLang=en) Cindicates is an early-stage venture capital fund based in Victoria, BC, that invests in promising local startups with a focus on creating value for investors, the community, and our planet. [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/72991584) ### About - [About Us](https://cindicates.com/about) - [Cindicates Team](https://cindicates.com/team) - [Investment Thesis](https://cindicates.com/investment-thesis-criteria) - [Impact Investing](https://cindicates.com/impact-investing) - [Due Diligence Process](https://cindicates.com/due-diligence-process) ### Resources - [Blog Posts](https://cindicates.com/blogs) - [Events](https://cindicates.com/events) - [Portfolio](https://cindicates.com/portfolio) - [Investors Journey Map](https://cindicates.com/investor-journey-map) - [Investor Intake Form](https://cindicates.com/investor-intake-form) - [Pitch Application Form](https://cindicates.com/apply-for-a-pitch-session) ###### Get In Touch ![Contact Cindicates](https://cindicates.com/hubfs/LinkedIn%20Posts%20Cohort%20D%20Fundraising%20(16).png) contact@cindicates.com ![Cindicates Address](https://cindicates.com/hubfs/LinkedIn%20Posts%20Cohort%20D%20Fundraising%20(17).png) 777 Fort St, Victoria, BC V8W 1H2, Canada Copyright © 2026 Cindicates All Rights Reserved.