Leadership

The Principals

A family of operators, accountants and lawyers, building, financing and serving on the boards of public and private companies for over four decades.

Hari Varshney

Hari Varshney

FCPA, FCA, O.B.C. / Founder & Partner

A Fellow of the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia, Hari has been investing in and advising Canadian public and private companies since 1985. A recipient of the Order of British Columbia, Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, and the inaugural Canadian Immigrant of the Year Award, he has also dedicated decades to community leadership, including serving as Chair of the St. Paul's Hospital Foundation.

Praveen Varshney

Praveen Varshney

FCPA, FCA / Partner

Principal of VCC since 1991 and Founding Director of Pyfera Growth Capital and Humanitas Smart Planet Fund. Co-founder, director, or officer of companies including Mogo, NEXE Innovations, and Little Kitchen Academy. Recognized among Business in Vancouver's Top 500 Most Influential Business Leaders for four consecutive years.

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Peeyush Varshney

Peeyush Varshney

BComm, LL.B. / Partner

Corporate, commercial, and securities lawyer with a background in finance and extensive board experience across TSX and TSX Venture Exchange-listed companies, with expertise in the mining sector. Director of the Varshney Family Foundation.

Jaiya Varshney

Jaiya Varshney

BComm / Associate

Biotech entrepreneur and impact investor with experience leading investment activities at Propel Impact (formerly the National Social Value Fund) and across Spring Activator's incubator, accelerator, and fund divisions. Co-founder of Tydra Labs and named to BC Business's 30 Under 30 in 2026.

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Aneesh Varshney

Aneesh Varshney

BComm / Associate

Entrepreneur and investor with experience across consumer technology, music, sports, and venture investing. UBC Sauder graduate, recognized by the Entrepreneurs' Organization as one of Canada's Top 3 Student Entrepreneurs in 2023 and named to BC Business's 30 Under 30 in 2025 as co-founder of Holdr.

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