We were profoundly saddened by the sudden loss of our Partner, Ian Tharp, on June 15, 2025.
In a relatively short period of time, Ian had a remarkable impact at Fort Capital, and we will miss his warmth, expertise, and collaborative spirit.
Ian was passionate about our planet and the climate, had seemingly endless energy, and had a relentless curiosity about everything and everyone he met. It was clear, despite a long and accomplished career already, that he was just getting started.
While we feel it deeply, our loss pales in comparison to that of his family and loved ones, and our thoughts, love, and support are with them.
Ian brought over two decades of experience in cleantech, renewable energy, and sustainable infrastructure investment. As a former Vice President at Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp., he built and led the company’s sustainability strategy. Previously, Ian served as Executive Director and Senior Analyst at CIBC World Markets, where he covered cleantech and renewable energy companies. His career included roles as Capital Markets Specialist at Sustainable Development Technology Canada and co-founding partner at Quantum Leap Asset Management, where he managed sustainable technology investments.
Ian worked closely with high growth cleantech companies across a broad range of development stages, from private start-ups to multi-billion-dollar public companies. He focused on sourcing growth capital from a variety of investors including venture capital, private equity, public institutional, and infrastructure funds.
Ian earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Western Ontario and held both the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation and the Certified Professional in Investor Relations (CPIR) certification from the Ivey Business School.
Heritage
- LodeRock Advisors, Principal, Investor Relations and ESG Communications, 2020-2024
- Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp., Vice President, Sustainability and Investor Relations, 2016-2019
- Sustainable Development Technology Canada, Capital Markets Specialist, 2014-2015
- CIBC World Markets Inc., Executive Director and Senior Analyst, Cleantech and Renewable Energy, 2010-2013
- Quantum Leap Asset Management Limited, Senior Vice-President, Investments, 2000-2007
Focus
- Cleantech and Renewable Energy
- ESG Strategy and Sustainability
- Investor Relations and Capital Markets
- Infrastructure Investment
- Venture Capital
Community
- Engaged speaker on investor relations and sustainable energy finance at industry conferences
- Experience serving as director of several private, early-stage cleantech and renewable energy companies