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Did Kevin Talbot co-found Relay Ventures?
Yes. BetaKit reported on November 3, 2016 that "Kevin Talbot co-founded Relay Ventures in 2008" around a thesis that mobile was going to be huge. The Globe and Mail described him on December 11, 2012 as "co-founder and managing partner of Relay Ventures, an early-stage venture fund focused on mobile computing."
What is his role today?
His about.me page, checked September 23, 2026, describes him as "Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Relay Ventures", and Relay's team page, checked the same day, still lists him. Micromobility Industries introduced him as Relay's managing partner in a May 4, 2026 conversation about shared scooters.
What did he do before Relay?
The Globe and Mail reported on December 11, 2012 that he had been vice-president of venture capital at the Royal Bank of Canada and managing director of RBC Venture Partners, investing in financial services, SaaS and enterprise software. The Globe reported on November 3, 2016 that he headed RBC's venture-capital group across two funds, while partner John Albright ran four funds through Relay's predecessor, JLA Ventures.
What is his connection to Bird?
BetaKit reported on January 6, 2023, when Bird Canada merged with Bird Global, that Talbot was a Relay Ventures managing partner and Bird Canada co-founder, and that Relay had invested in both Bird Global and Bird Canada. Micromobility Industries' May 4, 2026 conversation covers how Bird Canada came to take control of its parent.