At Mostar Ventures, our vision is to invest in founders , companies and technologies that will preserve our collective environmental, economic, infrastructure and physical security
Mostar serves as the bridge between concepts and true defence technological needs, leveraging our awareness of government programs, existing capabilities and intelligence technologies and pressing issues within defence to address the gap with leading-edge technology.
The breath and depth of our operational, technical and human experience underpinned by our desire to solve wicked security problems
Guide firms to meet our 4P requirements: Problem, Policy, Program and Package. We will refocus their efforts to ensure exits into prime contractor Global Business Units
We will bring international IP to Canada or Canadian IP offshore to meet global offset obligations in new jurisdictions. Our investment will establish subsidiaries that meet defence technology requirements in those markets
Mostar has identified several innovations that were never developed beyond academia or commercialized for defence applications. We will invest in those sleeper firms and realign for new security markets
We has also identified MILTECH that was never adopted in the general commercial markets. We will invest in firms that show high growth potential for civilian commercial markets and mentor their pivots
Meiz has 25 years of service as a Naval Engineering Officer in the Royal Canadian Navy. He is the founder of the Navy’s technology management program, investing in Canadian technology startups to satisfy technical requirements. Meiz successfully grew innovation ecosystems, sourcing intra-governmental investments and managing significant c
Meiz has 25 years of service as a Naval Engineering Officer in the Royal Canadian Navy. He is the founder of the Navy’s technology management program, investing in Canadian technology startups to satisfy technical requirements. Meiz successfully grew innovation ecosystems, sourcing intra-governmental investments and managing significant change within government and the private sector. Meiz has deep insight into defence technology strategies having authored operational concepts and S&T Program Guidance Mandates.
He holds a B. Eng in Computer Engineering, MSc in Guided Weapons Systems and a Masters in Defence Studies.
Ibrahim holds a PhD in mechatronics systems engineering from Simon Fraser University/ KU Leuven, with over 25 national and international scholarships and awards.
With his expertise in creating novel sustainability-focused technology solutions in emerging markets and smart cities, Ibrahim helps critically evaluate companies’ technology fea
Ibrahim holds a PhD in mechatronics systems engineering from Simon Fraser University/ KU Leuven, with over 25 national and international scholarships and awards.
With his expertise in creating novel sustainability-focused technology solutions in emerging markets and smart cities, Ibrahim helps critically evaluate companies’ technology feasibility, integration, and applicability into (current and potential) market segments, as well as novel IP and long term product development strategies
Ibrahim wrote policies, frameworks, and technology guiding principles for AI, IoT, and emerging technologies in smart cities for cities in Canada.
Allison adeptly oversees the seamless coordination of operations across our legal, financial, and portfolio company executive teams. With a wealth of experience in customer relations, she ensures alignment among stakeholders, steering them collectively toward success.
Allison plays a pivotal role in managing Mostar’s incubator activities,
Allison adeptly oversees the seamless coordination of operations across our legal, financial, and portfolio company executive teams. With a wealth of experience in customer relations, she ensures alignment among stakeholders, steering them collectively toward success.
Allison plays a pivotal role in managing Mostar’s incubator activities, overseeing non-dilutive project coordination, adminis- tration, and financial compliance. Alison contributes to innovative financial strategies in emerging technologies and driving growth in a dynamic professional environment, focusing on budget manage- ment, operational strategy implementation, and efficiency enhancements.
Jack Chartered Professional Accountant with over 20 years of experience in the accounting, mining and real estate development sectors with expertise in M&A, securities offerings, public company accounting and disclosure, financial reporting, as well as financial and risk management. Mr. Cartmel is the founder and Managing Partner of NUMIS
Jack Chartered Professional Accountant with over 20 years of experience in the accounting, mining and real estate development sectors with expertise in M&A, securities offerings, public company accounting and disclosure, financial reporting, as well as financial and risk management. Mr. Cartmel is the founder and Managing Partner of NUMIS CPAs Inc (“NUMIS”). NUMIS is a boutique accounting firm based in Western Canada that offers domestic and international tax, accounting and advisory services to small and medium size emerging businesses.
Prior to starting NUMIS Mr. Cartmel held various C-Suite roles in public and private companies in the mining and real estate development sectors. Mr. Cartmel holds a BBA as well as CPA, CA designation in British Columbia and Alberta.