Bruce Croxon
Bruce Croxon | |
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| Born | January 1, 1960 Canada |
| Occupation(s) | Business leader, television figure, investor |
| Known for | Co-founder of Lavalife, panelist on Dragons' Den, partner at Round13 Capital, co-host of The Disruptors |
Bruce Croxon (born January 1, 1960) is a Canadian business leader, television figure, and investor specializing in venture capital. He serves as a partner at Round13 Capital and co-hosts the BNN television program The Disruptors. Croxon is also recognized for co-founding the dating platform Lavalife and for his role as a panelist on CBC's Dragons' Den between 2011 and 2013.
Lavalife
In 1987, Croxon joined forces with Nick Paine, David Chamandy, and Ed Lum to establish Lavalife. Acting as partner, chairman, and CEO, he guided the enterprise to achieve revenues approaching $100 million and attracted over two million users. In 2004, Croxon successfully negotiated the sale of Lavalife to MemberWorks Inc. for US$152.5 million.
Dragons' Den
Between 2011 and 2013, Croxon appeared as one of the Dragons on CBC's Dragons' Den, alongside Jim Treliving, Kevin O'Leary, Robert Herjavec, David Chilton, and Arlene Dickinson. The series featured entrepreneurs presenting their business concepts to investors seeking funding and strategic alliances. Among Croxon's investments on the show were Balzac's Coffee Roasters and Custom Tattoo Design. He departed from the program in 2013 to dedicate more time to growing Round13 Capital.
Round 13 Capital
Established in Toronto, Ontario, in 2012 by Bruce Croxon together with John Eckert and Scott Pelton, Round 13 Capital is a venture capital firm concentrating on growth-stage Canadian technology and digital enterprises with significant promise. The firm focuses on backing companies positioned to become leaders within their sectors.
The Disruptors
The Disruptors is a weekly broadcast on Business News Network that explores global business developments while offering expert analysis tailored for Canadian firms seeking rapid expansion. Co-hosted by Bruce Croxon alongside BNN anchor Amber Kanwar, the show highlights cutting-edge technologies and profiles Canadian tech entrepreneurs who are driving industry transformation.