Build Ventures

Build Ventures, established in 2013 and headquartered in Halifax, is a venture capital firm focused on investing in early-stage technology companies based in Atlantic Canada. The firm specializes in startup and seed round follow-on investments, typically ranging from CAD1 million to CAD5 million, with initial contributions often starting at CAD0.5 million. Build Ventures seeks to support innovative companies in sectors such as information technology, clean technology, and life sciences, providing not only capital but also operational and investment expertise to help founders build successful businesses.

Rob Barbara

General Partner

Patrick Keefe

General Partner

Past deals in Prince Edward Island

icejam

Seed Round in 2016
Icejam is a Canadian developer of free-to-play mobile games, founded by former EA Mobile leader Stuart Duncan and located in Charlottetown, PEI. The company operates from a state-of-the-art studio that fosters creativity in a historic setting near the ocean. Icejam's management team has a strong background in mobile gaming, having previously delivered popular titles such as NHL PowerShot Hockey and The Simpsons: Tapped Out. The company is focused on integrating real-time data from the surrounding environment into its games, utilizing a gameplay engine that processes various contextual elements like location, time, sound, and weather. This innovative approach allows players to experience a connected reality while engaging with the games. With financial backing from private investors and institutions such as Build Ventures and Innovation PEI, Icejam is poised to make a significant impact in the free-to-play mobile gaming market.
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