Mike Cunningham Email & Phone Number

Toronto, On, Ca

Crosslake Fibre is a developer, owner, and operator of longhaul fibre optic networks that have submarine segments.

Anchorage, Alaska, Us

Broad array of responsibilities across the business. • Develop financial structure for the project that would attract investment• Business development – develop relationships with key customers and move through sales pipeline towards contract• Structure and negotiate long term take-or-pay revenue contracts• Negotiate EPC contract with supplier• Negotiate engagement with placement agent• Develop corporate structure in concert with lawyers, tax advisors, etc...• Conduct equity financing process with investment bankers• Facilitate investor due diligence process• Facilitate ECA debt due diligence process• Negotiate deal structure, term sheets, exclusivities and closing documentation• Government relations – consult with various ministries and levels of government• Lead both internal and external project development teams and advisors (engineering, tax, legal)

Worked on various different mandates across a broad spectrum of industries. • Conducted due diligence on behalf of private equity and hedge fund clients on potential investments in public technology companies • Developed the business plan and financial model for a solar power generation project • Seconded to Windward Telecom as Vice President, Business Development to develop the voice and data business• Advised on deal structure and provided investor introductions for acquisition of a retirement community• Originated potential acquisitions for a data centre roll-up• Consulted on capital raise and product development for a social media app company• Developed financial model for a power gen company on a target asset• Participated in the 2008 AWS Spectrum Auction as part of a bid team for an independent firm• Conducted market and feasibility analysis for an IPTV company

Founded Speak Telecom after researching companies in the space and deciding that there was a niche in the market that could be exploited. I raised the initial debt and equity required to start the company in mid-2004 and we began operating in the fall of that year. While I was responsible for all aspects of the business, I spent most of my time managing our suppliers and contractors, and sales to carrier and enterprise clients.In 2008, Speak was acquired by Distributel, a large independent telecom firm. The post-acquisition transition went smoothly and was a testament to the competency of Distributel's management team.

Northern Rivers Capital Management was a Toronto based hedge fund manager. I worked for its flagship fund, the Northern Rivers Innovation Fund, which was a bottom-up fundamental hedge fund focused on small cap technology, healthcare, and resource companies (both private and public) on the long side and large cap US companies and ETFs on the short side. In 2003, the NRIF returned 75.21% to LPs. Northern Rivers was acquired by Blumont Capital in 2010.I focused primarily on technology and mining companies working directly for the Portfolio Manager. I would originate ideas and meet with management of companies and if we had any real interest in taking a core position in one I would conduct deep dive due diligence. Given that the fund could invest a large percentage of its assets in any individual investment, we would spend considerable effort during the due diligence process meeting with customers and suppliers of the company, attending industry conferences to see the competitive landscape, and gain an understanding of the street's view of the company. After developing our own market and financial models, becoming comfortable with management, and understanding our own investment thesis within the macro economic environment, we would make the decision to invest.

Toronto, On, Ca

Worked for the Harbour Group at RBC Dominion Securities during the summer and holidays as an Investment Advisor Assistant.

Master Of Finance

Bachelor Of Arts, Honors Political Science

Canadian Investment Manager Designation