Nishant Raizada
Managing Director, Technology & Innovation Banking @Desjardins
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WORK HISTORY
Managing Director, Technology & Innovation Banking @Desjardins
Toronto, ON, CA
Built and led Desjardins’ Technology & Innovation Banking platform in Ontario from inception, with responsibility for strategy design, market deployment, and ongoing evolution.• Lead origination strategy and provide senior judgment on structuring and credit across complex financing situations for early- and mid-market technology companies.• Set platform priorities and guide execution across account managers and analysts, retaining oversight of flagship client relationships.• Provide senior underwriting leadership across recurring-revenue businesses, SaaS models, venture debt, growth capital, and asset-backed financing.• Act as senior relationship lead with venture capital, private equity, and ecosystem partners to support origination and portfolio development.• Represent Desjardins externally across the Ontario technology ecosystem, including founders, sponsors, and advisors.
EDUCATION
Western University
Bachelor of Management and Organizational Studies, Specialization in Finance
SKILLS
ABOUT NISHANT RAIZADA
I lead Desjardins’ Technology & Innovation Banking efforts in Ontario, having built and led the platform’s strategy since joining the organization. I partner with founders, management teams, and investors to deploy capital that supports growth, scalability, and long-term value creation across the tech ecosystem.My role spans origination, structuring, and strategic oversight across a broad range of financing solutions, including SaaS and operating facilities, SR & ED financing, growth capital and venture debt, high-leverage capex and real estate financing, as well as post-raise deposits management and other treasury solutions. I regularly collaborate with venture capital, private equity, and strategic partners to support companies through complex, non-standard situations where traditional financing falls short and thoughtful structuring matters.I bring experience across finance, technology, and business development, with exposure to companies ranging from early-stage ventures to scaled mid-market platforms. I value disciplined risk-taking, strong partnerships, and capital structures that align incentives over the long term.Interests include technology, real estate, and sports & entertainment.
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