Appia Ventures

Appia Ventures welcomes Al D'Onofrio as its newest Partner, alongside Co-Founders Kevin Felix and John Stracquadanio, reinforcing the private investment firm's commitment to driving innovation through its venture capital investments. With an impressive career spanning nearly 30 years, D'Onofrio brings a wealth of experience in financial services, banking and technology to the Appia team. D'Onofrio is widely recognized for his entrepreneurial spirit, outstanding leadership, pragmatic approach to business and extensive network across multiple industries. He spent the last 12 years enabling Scotiabank to become the top-rated prime services offering amongst the Canadian banks, eventually running the global prime business before retiring from Scotiabank in 2023. During his tenure, he held various board and committee seats, ensuring that policy and strategy met, or exceeded, regulatory and shareholder expectations. D'Onofrio's strategic vision and track record of success make him a valuable addition to Appia Ventures, as the firm continues to focus on investing in cutting-edge Fintech companies, particularly in the securities finance space. "We are thrilled to have Al join Appia Ventures as a Partner. His three decades of experience will undoubtedly enhance our ability to identify and support groundbreaking opportunities with nascent companies," said Stracquadanio, Co-Founder at Appia Ventures. "With Al on board, Appia is poised to expand our impact through strategic investments and reinforce our position as a key player in shaping the future of financial technology." "I am excited to be a part of the Appia team and to contribute to its ongoing success," commented D'Onofrio. "The firm's dedication to pushing the boundaries of innovation in Fintech aligns with my own passion for driving positive change in the industry, and I look forward to leveraging my experience and relationships to support Appia in its mission."

Nice way to start off '2024 for FinOptSys.