# Andre Garber

> Andre Garber is a Toronto-based lawyer, co-founder and CEO of NowVertical Group. He founded the Dentons Canada Startup Program, later co-led Fasken’s startup services in Ontario, and has led NowVertical’s mergers, acquisitions and acquisition financing programs since its founding. After becoming interim CEO in June 2026, he was appointed permanent CEO on October 6, 2026, and rejoined its board on October 20.

- **Role:** Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer at NowVertical Group
- **Organizations:** NowVertical Group, Dentons Canada LLP, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP, Nextlaw Ventures, C100, Skate to Great
- **Education:** Juris Doctor, University of Windsor, Bachelor of Arts, Ryerson University (now Toronto Metropolitan University)
- **Known for:** Founded the Dentons Canada Startup Program., Co-led Fasken’s Startup and Emerging Company Services group in Ontario with Will Shaw., Co-founded NowVertical and led its M&A and acquisition financing programs.

## Career timeline

- **2013** — Directed the Dentons Canada Startup Program; participated in a startup legal basics workshop with David Little and Tom Reaume.
- **2017** — Represented the Dentons Canada Startup Program at the launch of a free seed financing document generator.
- **2018** — Joined Fasken as director of Startup and Emerging Company Services, co-leading the Ontario group with Will Shaw.
- **2020** — Appeared as a Fasken partner and co-chair at a university spinout webinar with UTEST and TIAP.
- **2021** — Identified in NowVertical materials as executive vice president of corporate development and legal.
- **2026-06-11** — Appointed interim CEO of NowVertical following Sandeep Mendiratta’s departure.
- **2026-10-06** — Appointed permanent CEO after the board’s executive search.
- **2026-10-20** — Rejoined NowVertical’s board of directors.

## Achievements

- Founded the Dentons Canada Startup Program.
- Co-led Fasken’s Startup and Emerging Company Services group in Ontario with Will Shaw.
- Co-founded NowVertical and led its M&A and acquisition financing programs.
- Appointed permanent CEO of NowVertical on October 6, 2026.
- Served as a founding board member of Skate to Great.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — October 20: rejoined the board as NowVertical closed a C$5.1 million initial financing tranche; a C$10 million second tranche had binding subscription agreements and was expected to close subsequently.
- **2026-10** — October 6: appointed permanent CEO following an executive search; the company announced a proposed private placement of up to C$15.1 million.
- **2026-08** — Presented Q2 results and discussed NowVertical’s operations and commercial priorities.
- **2026-06** — Appointed interim CEO effective June 11.

## Links

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andregarber

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Last updated: 2026-10-25