Netcapital Appoints Todd Violette as Chief Executive Officer

Veteran fintech executive to lead capital formation and platform expansion

Apr. 16, 2026 at 8:06pm

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Netcapital Inc., a publicly traded fintech company that provides companies access to capital markets infrastructure, has appointed Todd Violette as its new Chief Executive Officer. Violette brings over 25 years of leadership experience across capital markets, fintech and digital asset-related businesses, and will focus on accelerating capital formation, expanding the platform's reach, and building long-term shareholder value.

Why it matters

Netcapital's platform aims to democratize access to capital markets for growing companies, providing an alternative to traditional institutional-scale fees. Violette's appointment signals the company's intent to strengthen execution and pursue opportunities to enhance shareholder value as it continues to evolve its fintech offerings.

The details

Violette's previous roles have included CEO positions at CloudCover International, AppYea Inc., and Vinergy, as well as Chief Investment Officer of ESG Global Strategies and Independent Director of Israeli NASDAQ-listed Therapix. The Netcapital board believes his extensive background in emerging growth businesses will help the company sharpen execution, support entrepreneurs and investors on the platform, and pursue opportunities to enhance long-term shareholder value.

  • Netcapital Inc. announced Violette's appointment as CEO on April 16, 2026.

The players

Netcapital Inc.

A publicly traded fintech company that gives companies access to capital markets infrastructure without institutional-scale fees.

Todd Violette

The new Chief Executive Officer of Netcapital Inc., bringing over 25 years of leadership experience across capital markets, fintech and digital asset-related businesses.

Arnie Scott

A member of the Netcapital Board of Directors.

Rich Wheeless

The previous CEO of Netcapital Inc., whose contract was terminated by the Board.

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What they’re saying

“Todd brings strong capital markets, fintech and strategic leadership experience to Netcapital at an important time for the Company. We believe his extensive background in emerging growth businesses will help the Company sharpen execution, support entrepreneurs and investors on the Netcapital platform, and pursue opportunities to enhance long-term shareholder value.”

— Arnie Scott, Netcapital Board member

“I am excited to step into the role of CEO at Netcapital. Netcapital has built a differentiated platform at the intersection of technology, entrepreneurship and private capital formation. I look forward to working closely with the Board, management team and stakeholders to strengthen execution and build momentum across the business.”

— Todd Violette, Chief Executive Officer of Netcapital

What’s next

Netcapital will provide additional updates on Violette's leadership and the company's strategic priorities as appropriate.

The takeaway

Netcapital's appointment of an experienced fintech executive signals its intent to accelerate growth and enhance shareholder value through its platform that aims to democratize access to capital markets for emerging companies.