SaskWorks Venture Fund

SaskWorks Venture Fund is a Saskatchewan-based retail mutual fund that invests in privately-held small and medium-sized businesses owned or primarily operated in Saskatchewan. As a labour-sponsored venture capital corporation (LSVCC), investments in SaskWorks are eligible to receive a tax credit equal to 35% in addition to their RRSP tax deferral. Since its inception, the Fund has provided a unique opportunity for Saskatchewan residents to keep their investment dollars at home, helping to grow local companies and creating jobs in their province.

Jeff Linner

Chief Investment Officer

Past deals in Saskatchewan

Moody's Equipment

Venture Round in 2020
Moody's Equipment Ltd. is a Canadian dealer specializing in new and used agricultural and construction equipment, lawn and garden equipment, and parts. Established in 1964 and headquartered in Saskatoon, the company provides a range of products including tractors, farming machinery, and irrigation equipment. By offering these solutions, Moody's Equipment aims to enhance agricultural practices and help farmers increase their production yields.

Harbour Landing Village

Venture Round in 2020
Harbour Landing Village fosters belonging through a customized approach to independent and supported living, childcare, and community services.Harbour Landing Village is a greenfield senior housing development located in south Regina. The offering consists of independent, assisted and supportive senior living as well as childcare services. Additional amenities include an onsite restaurant and coffee shop open to the public, home care services, wellness activities and social events. The concept is centered around blending families, children, seniors, staff, and volunteers – encouraging engagement and social interaction between generations.

Chronos Resources

Venture Round in 2015
Chronos Resources is a private oil and gas exploration company, focused on light oil and natural gas in southwestern Saskatchewan. Its headquartered in Calgary, Alberta

Villanova 4 Oil Corp

Venture Round in 2015
Villanova 4 Oil Corp. (“V4” or the “Company”) was a Saskatchewan based privately-held, exploration and development company. V4 was incorporated on June 6, 2012 in Saskatchewan, and was the fourth “Villanova” energy company to be created by the principals of the Keystone Group of Companies.

Sun Country Well Servicing

Venture Round in 2013
Sun Country Well Servicing is a private well-servicing contractor based in Estevan, Saskatchewan. The company specializes in operating newly constructed freestanding mobile service rigs designed to meet the needs of oil and gas operators. Sun Country offers a range of rig services, including single tubing, double tubing, double rod, and triple rod service rigs, ensuring safe and high-quality support for the extraction of raw materials essential to production in the oil and gas industries. With a highly experienced management team and a board comprised of industry veterans, Sun Country aims to attract a diverse clientele, enhancing its presence in the competitive well-servicing market.

Terra Grain Fuels

Venture Round in 2013
Terra Grain Fuels operates as a producer of ethanol and dried distiller's grains, primarily engaging in the agriculture and energy sectors. The company contracts with wheat growers to source its raw materials and subsequently sells its finished products to manufacturers, including ethanol blenders, in the Canadian provinces of Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Manitoba. Terra Grain Fuels focuses on wholesaling, manufacturing, and marketing within the ethanol industry, contributing to the supply chain for agricultural and energy solutions.

Firesky Energy

Venture Round in 2013
Fire Sky has a large land base in both Saskatchewan and Manitoba. The company is well positioned to aggressively exploit its defined, low risk oil resources. This, in turn, will create the opportunity for significant growth in production and cash flow.

The Wireless Age

Venture Round in 2012
Wireless Age through its retail and commercial divisions, is a multi-dimensional participant in the Canadian Wireless Industry. The company's mission statement "They help customers thrive in a world without wires" is achieved through two distinct business units, each with a disciplined approach to growth and profitability. The Wireless Age operates retail cellular and telecommunications outlets in Regina, Saskatoon, Martensville and Humboldt Saskatchewan. The Wireless Age markets communications solutions, products and services of their supplier partners to end users in both the consumer and business markets in the province through their 10 locations and their outbound sales forces.

Highrock Resources

Venture Round in 2011
Highrock Resources is a junior exploration and production company focused in SE Saskatchewan.

Factory Optical

Venture Round in 2008
Factory Optical was established in Regina, Saskatchewan as a wholesale manufacturer of prescription lenses for independent Opticians and Optometrists. Our focus is serving customers.

Terra Grain Fuels

Debt Financing in 2006
Terra Grain Fuels operates as a producer of ethanol and dried distiller's grains, primarily engaging in the agriculture and energy sectors. The company contracts with wheat growers to source its raw materials and subsequently sells its finished products to manufacturers, including ethanol blenders, in the Canadian provinces of Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Manitoba. Terra Grain Fuels focuses on wholesaling, manufacturing, and marketing within the ethanol industry, contributing to the supply chain for agricultural and energy solutions.

Avalon Oil & Gas

Venture Round in 2005
Avalon Oil & Gas Ltd. is a Calgary-based company focused on the exploration, development, and acquisition of conventional and thermal heavy oil properties primarily in the Lloydminster region of Alberta and Saskatchewan. The company prioritizes environmental safety and governance in its operations, aiming to provide effective resource management solutions. Through its activities, Avalon seeks to enhance its portfolio of heavy oil assets while adhering to high industry standards.

Tamarack Valley Energy

Venture Round in 2005
Tamarack Valley Energy is an oil and gas company involved in the identification, evaluation and operation of resource plays in the Western Canadian sedimentary basin. The Company uses a rigorous, proven modeling process to carefully manage risk and identify growth opportunities. Tamarack's diversified suite of oil-focused assets provides exposure to the high impact Cardium light oil resource plays in Lochend, Garrington/Harmattan and Buck Lake in Alberta, low cost Viking light oil resource plays in Redwater, Foley Lake and Westlock in Alberta and highly economic heavy oil opportunities southeast of Lloydminster in Saskatchewan.
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