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Opportunistically deploying independent capital across public and private markets to generate long-term, absolute returns.

About Us

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Private Capital

Bluesky Equities is a privately-owned investment management company based out of Calgary, Alberta.

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Absolute Return

We pursue absolute returns by strategically allocating capital based on risk and return expectations.

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Unconstrained

We are unconstrained in our approach, investing in private and public markets.

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Research Driven

Our investment process combines macroeconomic analysis with deep fundamental research.

Team

Doug Hunter, Chairman

Doug Hunter
Chairman

Doug Hunter
Chairman

Derrick Hunter, President, CEO

Derrick Hunter
President, CEO

Derrick Hunter
President, CEO

Keitha Dobson, Controller

Keitha Dobson
Controller

Keitha Dobson
Controller

Colin Kay, VP Private Investments

Colin Kay
VP Private Investments

Colin Kay
VP Private Investments

Stephen Kallir, Chief Investment Officer

Stephen Kallir
Chief Investment Officer

Stephen Kallir
Chief Investment Officer

Sara Mohajerani, PM Seed Stage Investments

Sara Mohajerani
PM Seed Stage Investments

Sara Mohajerani
PM Seed Stage Investments

Jared Sandquist, Associate

Jared Sandquist
Associate

Jared Sandquist
Associate

Adam Hunter, Associate

Adam Hunter
Associate

Adam Hunter
Associate

Our Strategy

We employ an unconstrained approach to allocating capital in various asset classes while managing individual security and market risks.

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Fundamental Equity

We manage a diversified portfolio of equities through a top-down, research-driven approach. Our direct equity program takes a long-term view, investing in high-quality businesses with durable fundamentals.

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Private Equity

Our private equity strategy targets the lower middle market, deploying capital through fund vehicles or minority direct investments.

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Fixed Income

We strategically allocate capital to a number of active fixed-income strategies including corporate credit, private credit, and event-driven credit.

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Venture Capital

We are one of the most active early stage investors in Canada with a portfolio of 70+ non-controlling investments. We focus on B2B SaaS companies operating in North America.

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Hedge Funds

We invest across various uncorrelated hedge fund strategies with a focus on capital preservation and absolute returns.

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Real Estate

We have invested in real estate, beginning with a focus on multifamily and later extending to office and seniors care. Our real estate strategy involves partnering with best-in-class operators whose interests and goals are aligned with ours.

Affiliations

Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking

The Hunter Hub For Entrepreneurial Thinking
University of Calgary

The Hunter Hub was created in 2017 as an interdisciplinary nucleus to support entrepreneurial student experiences, enable faculty to lead innovation, and expand a growing community of entrepreneurial and innovative thinkers.

Creative Destruction Lab

Creative Destruction Lab

Creative Destruction Lab is a nonprofit organization that delivers an objectives-based program for scalable, seed-stage, science- and technology-based companies, providing mentorship, support and opportunities to raise capital.

The Hunter Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation

The Hunter Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
University of Calgary

The Hunter Center was created in 2013 to shape a new generation of entrepreneurs by teaching students to develop the skills needed to recognize opportunities, to embrace challenges, and to extend Calgary's entrepreneurial spirit.

Venture Capital Association of Alberta

Venture Capital Association of Alberta

The Venture Capital Association of Alberta (VCAA) is a nonprofit organization that connects entrepreneurs with investors to grow Alberta's economy. It offers events, resources, and member benefits to support the venture capital and private equity community in the province.

Canadian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association

Canadian Venture Capital &
Private Equity Association

The CVCA is a Canadian association for the venture capital and private equity industry. CVCA’s mission is to help members fuel the economy of the future by growing the businesses of today by supporting and connecting a vibrant private capital industry through advocacy, research, and education.

National Angel Capital Organization

National Angel Capital Organization

NACO is Canada’s professional association for 4000+ angel investors and the national umbrella for over 100 organizations including angel networks, venture funds, family offices, incubators and accelerators. NACO provides resources for its members, facilitates key connections across networks, and helps to inform policy affecting the Angel asset-class.

Bluesky Equities is affiliated with the Hunter Family Foundation which was established in 1984 to support the development and advancement of free market economies through the application of entrepreneurial thinking to ensure a healthy social fabric as the foundation of the community.

Awards

2019 Angel Investor
of the Year

NACO

2019 Tech Investor
of the Year

Start Alberta

Top 10 Most Active Private Independent VC Firms in Canada,
2018 - 2020

CVCA