文章分析卡尔加里的风险投资生态，介绍当地排名前6的机构，并包含BDC Venture Capital与District Ventures Capital等数据。
Calgary's startup scene is getting more attention, and for good reason. A solid group of venture capital firms are actively funding new companies across the province.
Firms range from established players like BDC Venture Capital, which has backed over 700 companies, to others with a tight industry focus like District Ventures Capital. This variety gives founders more shots at finding the right funding partner.
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As the venture capital arm of the Business Development Bank of Canada, BDC Venture Capital invests in high-growth Canadian tech companies from seed to expansion. They aim to build strong national businesses by providing financing and consulting, with dedicated funds for sectors like Deep Tech, Sustainability, and Women in Technology.
Year Founded1975 Founders— IndustriesHealthcare, Climate & Sustainability, AI & ML, Robotics, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Supply Chain & Logistics, Proptech & Real Estate, Aerospace & Space, Cloud, Enterprise, IoT, Cybersecurity, Big Data & Analytics, SaaS, Manufacturing, Energy, AgricultureInvestment StageEarly Stage, Late Stage, Seed, Series A, Series BNº of Investments709 (143 as Lead Investor) Nº of Exits173 (27 IPO'd) Contactsocialmedia@bdc.ca / 877-232-2269Focusing on consumer packaged goods, District Ventures Capital backs early-stage companies in the food, beverage, and health sectors. The firm combines capital with an accelerator program, offering marketing and commercialization support to help brands like Chickapea grow.
Year Founded2015 FoundersArlene Dickinson Total Funding$100MAverage Check Size$10MIndustriesFood & Beverage, Health & WellnessInvestment StageEarly Stage, Late Stage, SeedNº of Investments77 (14 as Lead Investor) Nº of Exits2 Top Portfolio StartupsNeo, Chickapea, PremamaContactaccelerator@districtventures.ca / (403) 237-2388The Venture Capital Association of Alberta functions as the central hub for the province's investment community, connecting venture capital firms, private equity, and angel investors. They aim to propel the growth of Alberta’s technology industry by increasing the flow of capital and creating more profitable investment opportunities for members.
Year Founded2000 Founders— Investment Stage—Nº of Investments— Nº of Exits— Contactinfo@vcaa.ca / (403) 690-8204Accelerate Fund pools capital and expertise from a partnership of organizations to back early-stage technology companies in Alberta. Managed by AVAC Ltd., the fund provides financing options and hands-on guidance from an industry committee to help these startups scale.
Year Founded2012 Founders— Investment StageEarly StageNº of Investments55 (15 as Lead Investor) Nº of Exits3 Contactinfo@acceleratefund.ca / +1 403-274-2774Operating as a Financial Feminist platform, The 51 Ventures unites a community of female investors to back early-stage, women-led companies. This model directly addresses the global venture capital funding gap for female founders while working to establish Canada as a center for female-powered capital.
Year Founded2019 FoundersAlice Reimer, Judy Fairburn, Shelley Kuipers Investment StageEarly Stage, Grant, SeedNº of Investments51 (8 as Lead Investor) Nº of Exits1 Contacthello@the51.ioRio Investment Partners invests in early-stage companies innovating across the agri-food value chain. They seek out technologies and capabilities that can catalyze growth and create value throughout the entire food system.
Year Founded2019 Founders— Investment StageEarly StageNº of Investments— Nº of Exits— Contactinfo@riofunds.com