Richard T. Groome
Advisor
Distinguished financial industry veteran with direct or indirect involvement in funding over 600 companies and raising approximately $4 billion for Canadian businesses throughout his entrepreneurial career.
Advisor
Distinguished financial industry veteran with direct or indirect involvement in funding over 600 companies and raising approximately $4 billion for Canadian businesses throughout his entrepreneurial career.
Position
Advisor
Companies Funded
600+ Canadian & U.S. Companies
Capital Raised
~$4 Billion for Canadian Businesses
Specialties
IPOs, Private Placements, Fintech
Exchange Role
Former CDNX Board Member
Recognition
"Most Innovative Financial Services - Quebec"
Richard T. Groome has been directly or indirectly involved in funding more than 600 Canadian and U.S. companies and raising approximately $4 billion for Canadian businesses throughout his distinguished career during his entrepreneurial journey spanning multiple successful brokerage firms, leading major IPOs and private placements, and serving on the board of the CDNX Stock Exchange.
Richard served as Executive Chairman of Alt5 Sigma, a cutting-edge fintech company providing enterprise-grade blockchain-powered infrastructure to financial institutions worldwide. At Alt5 Sigma, he led the growth and development of comprehensive fintech solutions that enable banks, fintechs, and institutions to seamlessly integrate digital asset capabilities including trading, clearing, settlement, payment, and custody solutions.
Richard founded Notre Dame Capital Inc. in 2005, a Montreal-based family office focused on companies with disruptive business models to mentor founders and guide businesses from startup phases to rapid growth and global expansion.
In 1995, Richard established his own firm, Groome Capital Inc., which became a leader in small-cap underwriting through the internet. In 1999 and 2000, Groome Capital raised over $1 billion, establishing itself as one of the most innovative brokerage houses in the country. In 2001, the firm was sold to Desjardins Securities, with the success attracting high-profile investors including CIBC Investment Bank and Canadian entrepreneur Jimmy Pattison.
During his time at Levesque Beaubien and Geffrion Leclerc, Richard was a key figure in the IPOs and private placements of several major companies, including Dorel Industries, Alimentation Couche-Tard, Bombardier, CGI Group, Franco Nevada, and Biochem Pharma, BCE Emergis to become a $20 billion market cap company.
At Groome Capital he was honoured as the "Most Unique and Innovative Financial Services Company in Quebec" in 1999, and at Marleau Lemire, he received national recognition for the company's success.
Richard also served as a board member of the CDNX Stock Exchange, which was acquired by the TSX Group in 2001 to form the TSX Venture Exchange, widely regarded as the most successful public venture capital market globally. This role positioned him at the forefront of Canada's venture capital ecosystem and provided him with invaluable insights into early-stage company development and public market strategies.
Richard's extensive experience in identifying, funding, and scaling disruptive technology companies makes him an ideal advisor for Digital Landia's mission. His track record of successfully taking companies from startup to significant market capitalization, combined with his deep understanding of both traditional finance and emerging fintech solutions, provides invaluable strategic guidance for the development and commercialization of AgenticPet.ai.
Throughout his career, Richard has demonstrated a keen ability to identify companies with disruptive business models and transformative potential. His experience, combined with his deep understanding of capital markets, makes him an invaluable advisor to Digital Landia's mission of revolutionizing AI-powered pet care solutions through innovative technology platforms. His proven track record in scaling technology companies from conception to major market success positions him perfectly to guide Digital Landia through its growth phases and strategic initiatives.