Dr. Wal Van Lierop is the Founding Partner and Executive Chairman of Chrysalix Venture Capital in Vancouver. See contact routes.
Dr. Wal Van Lierop is the Founding Partner and Executive Chairman of Chrysalix Venture Capital in Vancouver, where he previously served as President and CEO before building a career as an industrial technology veteran with deep operational experience at Westcoast Energy and McKinsey & Company. His investment thesis targets impact investing and climate tech, specifically focusing on energy technology, chemicals, and fintech across seed to Series B stages in North America. Van Lierop typically invests between $2.0 million and $15.0 million per deal, leveraging his background to lead sustainable technology investments. Notable portfolio companies include General Fusion, a compact fusion energy firm, and New Ventures BC, an organization he co-founded to support clean energy ventures. He distinguishes his approach by seeking “platform technologies or services that have a breakthrough element that’s totally new” rather than incremental improvements. In public writing, he advises founders to adopt a “T-shaped” background with deep specialization and wide knowledge, while emphasizing that leaders must avoid micromanagement to grant team autonomy.
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