Justus Parmar is a visionary entrepreneur, businessman, and investor. As founder and CEO of Fortuna Investments, he builds companies that are shaping the future of the American economy. 

A venture capital firm with offices in Miami and Los Angeles, Fortuna delivers strategic advisory and capital to changemaking entrepreneurs in emerging and high-growth industries, including women’s sports, space, battery technology, metals and mining, energy, and clean technology. Parmar and his team have advised on more than $1 billion in transactions and brought dozens of companies public, with several portfolio companies reaching market capitalizations of over $1 billion.

Parmar is a frequent speaker at industry events and sought-after commentator in broadcast, print, and online media. His insights have been featured in outlets such as CNBC, Bloomberg, Yahoo! Finance, MarketWatch, and Reuters, among others.

Prior to founding Fortuna in 2015, Parmar worked as an investment advisor at institutions including CIBC, Macquarie Group, and Jordan Capital Markets. He received Business in Vancouver’s 2018 Forty Under 40 Award for his achievements in business, leadership, and community contributions. 

Parmar is also an avid philanthropist and mentor. He established the Justus Parmar Group Scholarship Foundation, which has awarded $250,000 in scholarships to finance students at the University of British Columbia​. Additionally, he is an active board member and fundraiser for Face of Today, a charity focused on ending the stigma around mental health issues impacting youth, and he co-chairs the Fortuna Foundation, which supports community, mental health, financial literacy, and corporate social responsibility initiatives​​.

Parmar’s professional philosophy is rooted in investing in the people and ideas that are moving the nation forward. His commitment to American innovation and ingenuity is at the core of Fortuna’s strategy.