Annie Thériault

Managing Partner at Cross-Border Impact Ventures

Speaker

Annie Thériault is a Managing Partner at Cross-Border Impact Ventures, an investment firm she co-founded to invest in early-growth stage health technology companies commercializing medical devices, diagnostic tools, therapeutics and digital solutions incorporating Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning focused on addressing healthcare conditions that impact women and children specifically, differently or disproportionately across the world. Throughout her career, Annie has been immersed in venture capital, impact investing, royalty financing, and managing complex capital markets strategies. She is a thought leader in the field of inclusive health technology investing with a child, gender and impact lens. As a lead investor, Annie serves on the board of directors of several North American and European venture-backed companies. She is also often an advisor or speaker at health technology and global health conferences and, prior to the launch of CBIV, was Chief Investment Officer at Grand Challenges Canada following a successful career in traditional investment management. Annie has her PhD in Management from the University of Toronto, a Master’s degree in Business Economics from Wilfred Laurier University, and a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Mount Allison University.