Charles Lespérance

Charles Lespérance has more than 15 years of experience in technology investment, structured finance, and strategy.

Prior to Celesta, Charles co-founded and served as a partner in BDC’s Deep Tech Venture Fund, a $200M VC fund focused on early-stage deep tech investments in areas such as quantum, AI, semiconductors, and robotics. Before BDC, Charles worked in private equity at PSP Investments, as well as a consultant at McKinsey & Company where his work spanned several functional areas, mainly concentrated on the mining and oil & gas industries.

Charles earned an MBA from Harvard University and a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering from McGill University. In addition, he continues to be involved in academia as a guest lecturer on the topic of entrepreneurial finance.