Sean Peasgood
President & CEO
Sean Peasgood is a Canadian professional known for his work in the investment and financial sectors, particularly in the technology and clean tech industries. He is the founder and CEO of Sophic Capital, a capital markets advisory firm that specializes in helping early-stage growth companies, gain visibility and attract investors.
With a background in equity research and a deep understanding of financial markets, Sean Peasgood has become a trusted advisor for innovative growth companies looking to navigate the complexities of capital markets. Before founding Sophic Capital, he worked as an equity research analyst, covering sectors such as technology, clean tech and special situations, which allowed him to develop an extensive network within the investment community.
Sean’s expertise lies in bridging the gap between investors and companies with high growth potential. He is known for his ability to communicate complex technologies and financial strategies in a way that resonates with investors, helping them understand the long-term value of the companies he represents. Over the years, his leadership has positioned Sophic Capital as a key player in helping small and mid-sized companies access the capital they need to expand and thrive.
Marcel Valentin
Vice President
Marcel spent 5 years on Bay Street researching technology and clean technology companies. For ten years prior to that, he was an electronics and software engineer, gaining hands-on experience designing analog radio frequency circuits, high-speed digital controls, power systems, gigabit laser communications, mixed-signal printed circuit boards, and HDL, C, C++, Java and LabVIEW software. Marcel is also an author, having published the book Pearl in the Garbage Dump, accounting for the time he lived in the slums of Mumbai, India as a volunteer teacher. He joined Sophic Capital in 2014.
Nikhil Thadani
Vice President of Capital Markets Advisory
Prior to joining Sophic Capital in July 2020, Nikhil spent over 12 years conducting equity research for various Bay Street investment banks, specializing in technology companies across the software, hardware, eCommerce, fintech, online gaming and clean tech industries.
Prior to Bay Street, Nikhil spent 8 years working in several technology industries in Canada, USA and India in roles that included lead programmer, business analyst and project manager. During this period, he helped build early eCommerce implementations in Silicon Valley during the dot com boom. Subsequently, at American Airlines, he helped build technology solutions to manage operational costs post 2001.
He earned an MBA from the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Engineering degree from the University of Mumbai.
Ryan Freemantle
Analyst
Prior to joining Sophic Capital in May 2022, Ryan worked for the Federal Government, where he assessed and managed multimillion-dollar grant & contribution projects to help drive economic development throughout Southern Ontario.
Ryan was Sophic Capital’s first co-op student, where he gained initial exposure to capital markets. This opportunity has led him to pursue a career where he can leverage his technical background to help businesses compete and win in the marketplace. His interests include energy & resource management, risk advisory & regulatory compliance, and CleanTech.
He earned an MBA specializing in Strategic Management from the Lazaridis School of Business & Economics at Wilfrid Laurier University and a MSc specializing in Environmental Chemistry from the University of Guelph. He completed his undergraduate studies in the United States on a baseball scholarship where he earned a BSc in Environmental Science and a Certificate in Environmental Health and Safety from Madonna University.
