our team

Meir Rabkin
Founder and Managing Partner
Climate matters
I grew up in one of the top renewable energy-producing cities of the world, Montreal, Quebec. Our local expertise in all aspects of the future of energy is at the cusp of going global, including our recognized leaders in electricity and the application of AI. Moreover, I have been involved with various environmental causes such as Hands on USA where I volunteered to go clean up the debris left by the Katrina hurricane in Louisiana.
Professional Pedigree
15 years’ experience in the investment sector, working for the largest investment firms in Canada such as Mackenzie Investments, CIBC Asset Management, Desjardins and Investors Group.
Unique and exclusive network of UHNW, Founders, Family Offices in the U.S. and Canada.
Success in raising capital and driving business solutions to clients.
Academics
Harvard Business School
Foundations of Private Equity and Venture Capital
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Global Strategy and Leadership
Touro College
Major in Political Science, Minor in Finance

Siddartha Krishnan
Managing Partner
Professional Pedigree
Sidd has over a decade of venture capital investment experience at various Canadian investment firms. Most recently he was a Partner at BDC’s Industrial, Clean, and Energy Technology venture fund where he led seed and series A stage investments in Canadian climate, enterprise, and industrial tech startups.
Prior to BDC, Sidd was part of the Venture and Growth Equity team at Ontario Teachers’ Pension plan where he managed both venture fund investments and late stage direct venture/growth equity investments in the technology, healthcare, and energy sectors.
Sidd began his career in the electricity sector working for the Ontario Financing Authority, focusing on numerous electricity sector transactions and policy development initiatives.
Academics
University of Oxford
Master of Science in Financial Economics
University of Toronto
Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering

Gary Berdowski
Principal
Climate matters
I began my professional career working for a company that primarily sold to the Oil & Gas and Petrochemical sectors. As I progressed in my career and MBA studies, I realized there were greater growth opportunities in the transition to clean energy. This led me to believe that there was going to be a massive need for investments to shift the world’s energy to truly make an impact and lower greenhouse gas emissions. This meant there would be new opportunities for innovative companies to develop and bring to market new technologies that will help make this transition a reality. I am happy and proud to be part of the ecosystem as an Investor that will help seed-stage start-ups scale up their businesses and make a true impact.
Professional Pedigree
Gary has over 3 years of Venture Capital experience at a leading Canadian Cleantech VC firm, Cycle Capital, focused on growth stage start-ups. He was a member of Cycle Capital’s investment team where he performed many tasks such as screening, analyzing, and valuing new investment opportunities and supporting existing ones.
Additionally, Gary has 7 years of prior operational experience at Velan, an industrial manufacturer, taking on roles within their Engineering and Strategic Planning departments. He was responsible for building and supporting the company’s five-year plan for senior management and the board of directors.
Gary is a CFA Charterholder and a member of the ESG Committee member of CFA Montreal.
Academics
Goodman Institute of Investment Management at Concordia University
Master of Business Administration in Investment Management with Complete CFA Integration
McGill University
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering

Laurence Blais
Intern
Climate matters
Growing up in a world perturbed by more frequent and severe natural disasters, rising sea levels, and other climate-related challenges has made me acutely aware of the urgent need for innovative solutions. I am determined to be part of the generation that takes action to address this crisis and create a sustainable future for ourselves and future generations. Working at Blue Vision Capital allows me to align my personal values with my professional career, and actively contribute to being part of the solution.
Professional Pedigree
Laurence holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from HEC Montreal. She also gained international experience through a semester abroad in Portugal. She is currently pursuing an MSc in Finance while interning at Blue Vision Capital.

James Cefis
Analyst
Climate matters
My love for nature and being outdoors has brought to my attention the effects that climate change is having on our environment. The science is undisputable and a dramatic reduction in greenhouse gas emissions is required within the next decade for us to meet our net zero targets and stop irreversible climate damage on our planet. This has made me passionate about taking action and being part of the solution in some way. Blue Vision Capital allows me to do this as my role is to review investment opportunities that potentially allow for meaningful GHG reductions, combining my interests for both the environment and investing.
Professional Pedigree
James brings 4 years of investment experience including 2 years at Walter Capital Partners where he worked on the private equity team. This allowed him to develop valuable skills in understanding what makes a good investment and how to value a business. Prior to this, James did internships in investment banking and private equity at firms such as BMO Capital Partners, PSP Investments and BDG & Partners. During his undergrad, James was a part of the Kenneth Woods Portfolio Management Program where he was part of a select group of students that actively invested and managed a fund now worth over $5 million.
Academics
John Molson School of Business at Concordia University
Bachelors of Commerce, Finance

Additional Member
Title
Climate matters
Professional Pedigree
15 years of Product and Engineering leadership, including: Microsoft Research, Microsoft Visual Studio .NET, aQuantive (acquired by Microsoft for $6 billion), and 4 startups
6 years in Venture Capital, including being General Partner at White Star Capital. Investments and board roles past & present on: mnubo, Hava Health, FLYR, Drop Loyalty and more.
Academics
Kauffman Fellows
Venture Capital Fellowship
Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University
M.B.A.
University of Waterloo
Bachelor of Mathematics:
Major in Computer Science
Minor in Combinatorics and Optimization

Additional Member
Title
Climate matters
Professional Pedigree
15 years’ experience in the investment sector, working for the largest investment firms in Canada such as Mackenzie Investments, CIBC Asset Management, Desjardins and Investors Group.
Unique and exclusive network of UHNW, Founders, Family Offices in the U.S. and Canada.
Success in raising capital and driving business solutions to clients
Academics
Harvard Business School
Foundations of Private Equity and Venture Capital
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Global Strategy and Leadership
Touro College
Political Science minor in Finance