Telus

TELUS Corporation, headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, is a leading telecommunications company operating primarily in Canada. It offers a wide range of services, including wireless and wireline voice and data services, Internet Protocol (IP) services, television services, cloud-based solutions, healthcare technology, customer care services, and smart security solutions. As of October 2020, TELUS served over 15.4 million customer connections across various services. In addition to its core telecommunications business, TELUS has expanded into adjacent sectors such as agriculture technology (through TELUS Agriculture) and health technology (through TELUS Health). The company is also committed to using technology for social good and community investment. TELUS Ventures, the company's strategic investment arm, actively invests in innovative technologies that align with TELUS' business and have a positive social impact.

Terry Doyle

Managing Partner and Vice President

Mathew George

Co-Founder and Vice President

Brian Spencer Martin

Investment Director and Partner

Mario Mele

Vice President Corporate Strategy and Controller

Blair Miller

Managing Partner, Pollinator Fund for Good

Tobias Mueller-Glodde

Principal - TELUS Pollinator Fund for Good

Past deals in Assisted Living

Homethrive

Series B in 2024
Homethrive Inc., established in 2017 and headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois, specializes in providing care management services for elderly individuals. The company offers a blend of technology-driven solutions and personalized assistance, aiming to help older adults maintain independence and dignity while residing at home. Homethrive's platform, Dari, integrates digital coaching tools with expert interaction and service coordination, reducing the burden on family caregivers. The company serves healthcare employers, insurers, and older adults directly.

Homethrive

Venture Round in 2024
Homethrive Inc., established in 2017 and headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois, specializes in providing care management services for elderly individuals. The company offers a blend of technology-driven solutions and personalized assistance, aiming to help older adults maintain independence and dignity while residing at home. Homethrive's platform, Dari, integrates digital coaching tools with expert interaction and service coordination, reducing the burden on family caregivers. The company serves healthcare employers, insurers, and older adults directly.

DirectAlert

Acquisition in 2019
DirectAlert is a medical device company based in Saint-Laurent, Canada, specializing in personal emergency response systems designed for senior citizens. The company develops and manufactures a range of personal medical alert systems, wearables, and devices that enhance the safety and well-being of the elderly. DirectAlert also offers services such as fall detection and mobile GPS tracking, ensuring timely assistance in emergencies. As of December 2019, DirectAlert operates as a subsidiary of TELUS Corporation.
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