Our Team
Deep expertise in Canadian capital markets, institutional relationships, and alternative investments.
François Dufour, M.Sc., MBA
Advises alternative investment managers on strategic positioning, institutional expectations, and capital markets communication. With a background in private banking, family office advisory, and corporate finance, he supports managers in preparing for institutional engagement and building durable fundraising strategies — without participating in securities distribution or investor introductions. His approach combines 20 years of experience in Canadian capital markets with a deep understanding of how institutional allocators evaluate managers, helping clients articulate their differentiation, prepare for due diligence, and position themselves effectively for the Canadian institutional landscape.
Reford MacDougall, C.M.
Distinguished Canadian business leader and Member of the Order of Canada, with over four decades of experience across the financial sector, public affairs, and economic policy. Began his career as a financial journalist in Montréal before building extensive experience across all facets of the financial industry. Background includes public service and international policy, notably with the Adam Smith Institute in London, and was part of the founding group of the Montréal Economic Institute. Has supported over 30 charitable organizations and was appointed to the Order of Canada in recognition of his contributions. Brings a unique combination of financial expertise, policy insight, and deep relationships across Canada's business and institutional landscape.
Scott Pritchard
Senior business development professional with deep experience across Canadian public capital markets and investor networks. Founder of Pritchard Network Inc., advising companies on strategic positioning, capital markets access, and investor engagement, with a focus on supporting private companies transitioning to public markets, including listings on the CSE across Québec and Eastern Canada. Serves as a Senior Advisor to the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) for over a decade. Also actively engaged with alternative asset managers seeking access to family office and high-net-worth investor networks in Montréal.
Angus Crosby
Research-driven finance professional specializing in the intersection of industrial strategy, financial modeling, and government policy. Recently joined Capital Catalyst as Associate on the Institutional Partnerships team, supporting research, institutional outreach, and business development initiatives across infrastructure, private credit, and real assets. Academic background from Concordia University with expertise in computational tools including Monte Carlo DCF simulations and structural econometrics. Proven track record managing multi-million dollar project lifecycles and translating complex quantitative data into clear, actionable narratives for institutional audiences.