Conconi Growth Partners

Conconi Growth Partners is a Vancouver-based investment firm that strategically partners with entrepreneurs to build and grow impactful companies. The firm distinguishes itself through a relationship-first approach, prioritizing strong partnerships and alignment with founders over control. They adopt a patient, long-term investment philosophy, focusing on sustainable success rather than short-term market fluctuations. Conconi Growth Partners actively engages in both founding and investing in businesses, aiming to create a brighter, bolder future through thoughtful capital allocation.

The firm was co-founded by Alex Conconi in 2011, driven by his background in technology and the mortgage industry. Alex Conconi also co-founded Lendesk in 2013, a point-of-sale system for mortgage brokers, and Neighbourhood Holdings in 2015, which provides accessible mortgage solutions. Robert Conconi, Director Emeritus, founded Canadian Securities Registrations Systems Inc. and established the Conconi Family Foundation in 2003, further highlighting the family's entrepreneurial and philanthropic spirit.

Conconi Growth Partners focuses its investments across several key areas: FinTech + PropTech, Consumer, and Frontier technologies. In FinTech and PropTech, they leverage their extensive network and experience to support founders in developing innovative financial services and real estate technology solutions. Their consumer investments target brands that enhance lived experiences, while their Frontier investments back groundbreaking founders in world-changing space technologies, quantum computing, and artificial intelligence. Notable companies they have founded or backed include Lendesk, Neighbourhood Holdings, CSRS, and have co-invested in companies like Lululemon. They have also backed numerous other companies across their focus areas, many of which have successfully exited.

The team at Conconi Growth Partners brings diverse expertise to their investment strategy. Alex Conconi, as Founding Partner and President, leads the firm with a deep understanding of technology and entrepreneurship. Taylor Little, Partner and Vice President, also serves as CEO of Neighbourhood Holdings, contributing legal and strategic insights. The team also includes professionals in finance, tax, and operations, such as Caroline Kenning (Director of Finance), Jacqueline Wu (Director of Tax), and Shehbaz Hussain (Associate Vice President, Investments), all working collaboratively to support their portfolio companies and drive long-term value.