# Gavin Thompson

> Gavin Thompson is a Toronto-based software developer and the co-founder and co-CEO of Phoenix. His previous work includes MetaLab, TouchBistro and Apply Digital, and product development for Walmart and Disney. Phoenix joined Y Combinator’s Winter 2021 batch and announced CA$50 million in financing in March 2025.

- **Role:** Co-founder and Co-CEO at Phoenix
- **Organizations:** Phoenix, MetaLab, TouchBistro, Apply Digital
- **Education:** Bachelor of Arts, Science and Technology, York University, Associate’s degree, Marketing, Camosun College
- **Known for:** Co-founded Phoenix and took part in Y Combinator’s Winter 2021 batch., Co-led Phoenix through its March 2025 CA$50 million financing., With Kevin Bache, integrated alternative delivery carriers overnight during a Canada Post disruption, according to Valspring Capital.

## Career timeline

- **—** — Worked at MetaLab, TouchBistro and Apply Digital; developed products for Walmart and Disney. Exact employment dates and sequence are unverified.
- **2019** — Co-founded Phoenix with Kevin Bache.
- **2021** — Phoenix participated in Y Combinator’s Winter batch.
- **2024** — Credited as founder and co-CEO on Phoenix’s first national advertising campaign, Multiple Positions.
- **2025** — Phoenix announced CA$50 million in equity and venture-debt financing on March 13.

## Achievements

- Co-founded Phoenix and took part in Y Combinator’s Winter 2021 batch.
- Co-led Phoenix through its March 2025 CA$50 million financing.
- With Kevin Bache, integrated alternative delivery carriers overnight during a Canada Post disruption, according to Valspring Capital.

## Latest updates

- **2025-03** — Phoenix announced CA$50 million in financing led by Valspring Capital, with renewed Y Combinator participation and CIBC Innovation Banking venture debt.

## Links

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinathompson/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/GavinThompson

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