Mike Cegelski

Mike Cegelski is the Founder and Chairman of Panache Ventures, operating as a dedicated venture capitalist and investment manager. Prior to establishing his current firm, he built a substantial track record in the telecommunications and technology sectors as an entrepreneur and angel investor, notably founding companies such as BelAir Networks and iBwave Solutions. These early ventures ultimately led to successful strategic acquisitions by major multinational corporations, with BelAir Networks being acquired by Ericsson and iBwave Solutions being purchased by Corning. Transitioning from operational leadership to dedicated capital allocation, he became a prominent figure within the Canadian startup ecosystem and played a pivotal leadership role in organizations like Anges Québec. Cegelski currently focuses on guiding seed and early-stage technology investments and leveraging his extensive entrepreneurial background to support emerging founders across the broader North American market.