BDC Capital Inc. is the private equity and venture capital arm of the Business Development Bank of Canada, established in 1975 and headquartered in Montreal. The firm specializes in direct investments and fund of funds, focusing on a broad spectrum of financing options including venture capital, growth equity, and mezzanine investments. It primarily targets small and medium-sized enterprises across various sectors, including healthcare, information technology, and clean technology. BDC Capital is particularly interested in early-stage and development technology companies, as well as women-led firms. The firm typically invests between CAD 0.1 million and CAD 35 million, often taking minority stakes and seeking board representation in its investee companies. BDC Capital emphasizes a strong presence across Canada, with particular attention to regions such as Quebec, Ontario, and British Columbia, and it employs various exit strategies, including initial public offerings and strategic sales. With a history of investing in over 400 companies, BDC Capital aims to foster the growth of innovative businesses and contribute to the economic development of the Canadian landscape.

Beedie Capital is a Vancouver-based multi-strategy direct investment platform that manages alternative investments and assets for Beedie, a prominent industrial and residential development company in Canada. Established in 1954, Beedie Capital employs a flexible, evergreen investment structure that allows for a diverse range of investment sizes, typically between $10 million and $50 million. The firm takes an agnostic approach to investment duration and structure, enabling it to support partners in achieving their strategic goals while optimizing costs and shareholder returns. Beedie Capital focuses on sectors such as technology, tech-enabled services, and metals and mining, and it engages directly with management teams and stakeholders to facilitate favorable outcomes. With a commitment to both public and private companies, Beedie Capital aims to grow its invested capital alongside the enterprise value of its investments.

Innovate BC is a Crown Agency of the Province , which funds entrepreneurial support programs in the province. Innovate BC focuses on the support of technology startups and entrepreneurs through programs, sponsorship and competitions that facilitate technology commercialization

Export Development Canada (EDC) is a Crown corporation established in 1944 and headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario. It serves as an export credit agency focused on supporting Canadian businesses of all sizes in their international endeavors. EDC offers a range of services to facilitate global trade, including financial solutions, trade financing, export credit insurance, and risk management tools. The organization aims to enhance Canada's export trade by providing businesses with the necessary resources, such as industry knowledge and connections, to pursue international market opportunities confidently. In addition to its core services, EDC supports small and medium-sized enterprises through secured loans and other financial products, thereby fostering growth and development in the Canadian economy.

Crescat Capital is a global macro asset management firm.

InBC Investment is a venture capital firm established in 2021 by the Government of British Columbia and is headquartered in Victoria, Canada. The firm operates as an independent strategic investment entity with a focus on supporting small and medium-sized companies within British Columbia. With a capital base of $500 million, InBC Investment aims to foster growth and innovation in the local economy by providing financial backing to promising businesses in the region.

At Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC), they fund Canadian cleantech projects and coach the companies that lead them as they move their ground-breaking technologies to market. SDTC’s support of cleantech translates into jobs, growth, and export opportunities for Canadian companies, as well as economic, environmental and health benefits for all Canadians. They are independent but don’t work alone. A big part of their role is building and sustaining networks of partners and stakeholders from private industry, academia and governments, at home and abroad. They operate at arm’s length and receive funding from the Government of Canada.

Yaletown Partners is a venture capital firm based in Vancouver, Canada, founded in 2002. The firm focuses on investing in seed, early, late, and growth-stage technology companies across Canada, specializing in software, data, and device technologies that enhance productivity and sustainability in various industries. Yaletown Partners aims to support the growth of companies that modernize traditional sectors, including services, real estate, and infrastructure. With offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Montréal, and a developing presence in Toronto, the firm is backed by a national team with nearly 100 years of combined experience in the technology industry and a robust network of industry connections.

Resource Capital Funds is a Denver-based private equity investment firm founded in 1998, specializing in the metals, minerals, and mining sectors. The firm focuses on partnering with companies to develop sustainable businesses that aim to deliver superior returns to stakeholders. It invests globally in both public and private mining enterprises, targeting projects that range from post-exploration properties to producing assets. As a Registered Investment Adviser, Resource Capital Funds is dedicated to fostering strong, successful ventures within the mining industry.

Lyra Growth Partners Inc. is a principal investment firm based in Vancouver, Canada, founded in September 2015. The firm specializes in investing in emerging consumer brands, particularly those in sectors such as personal care, food and beverage, lifestyle, and beauty. Lyra targets companies with revenues exceeding $3 million and focuses on fast-growing businesses. In addition to providing non-institutional capital, Lyra offers brand-savvy coaching aimed at helping these brands accelerate growth and enhance their value. The firm's approach emphasizes strengthening the relationship between brands and their consumers while fostering a positive corporate culture. Lyra Growth Partners is dedicated to supporting both business and personal development for its partners.

Centerra is a North American-based gold mining and exploration company engaged in the operation, exploration, development and acquisition of gold properties in Asia, Canada and other markets worldwide. Their objective is to build shareholder value and to establish annual gold production of 1.5 million ounces by maximizing the potential of theor current properties and leveraging their financial strength and experience to acquire new long-life, low-cost projects.

Rhino Ventures is a venture capital investment firm established in 2015 and located in Vancouver, Canada. The firm specializes in investing in technology companies, focusing on providing strategic capital that enhances the capabilities of founding teams. Rhino Ventures emphasizes the importance of alignment between funders and founders, recognizing that entrepreneurial ambition is the key driver of value creation. By prioritizing trust and values fit in their investments, Rhino Ventures aims to add tangible value to the companies they support, guiding them through various stages of growth, from startup to exit.

Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) is a no-fee/no-equity organization that delivers an objectives-based mentoring program for massively scalable, pre-seed stage, science- and technology-based companies. Its nine-month program allows founders to learn from experienced entrepreneurs, increasing their likelihood of success. Founded in 2012 by Professor Ajay Agrawal at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management, the program has expanded to thirteen sites across seven countries: Seattle, Oxford, Paris, Atlanta, Estonia, Wisconsin, Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal, Berlin, Melbourne and Halifax.

The E-Fund (VANTEC Entrepreneurs Fund VCC Inc.) was established in 2011 to invest in promising new ventures in British Columbia in a wide range of industry sectors. They are focused on co-investing with other angel investors and early-stage venture capital firms in seed-stage companies with high growth opportunities. The E-Fund involves specific investors in the investment due diligence process depending on their industry experience and knowledge and their particular technical expertise. It is their goal to become the ‘Go-to Braintrust’ for active and in-depth angel investing.

Silver Wheaton is the largest precious metal streaming company in the world. The company has entered into a number of agreements where, in exchange for an upfront payment, it has the right to purchase, at a low fixed cost, all or a portion of the silver and/or gold production from several high-quality mines located in politically stable regions around the globe. Silver Wheaton currently has streaming agreements for 22 operating mines and 7 development stage projects. The company’s growth profile is driven by a portfolio of world-class assets, including precious metal and gold streams on Hudbay’s Constancia project and Vale’s Salobo and Sudbury mines. Silver Wheaton’s unique business model creates significant shareholder value by providing: Leverage to increases in the price of silver and gold; Additional growth through the acquisition of new streams; A dividend yield, which has the potential to grow over time; and, Participation in the exploration success of the mines underlying its current agreements. Silver Wheaton offers these benefits while at the same time reducing many of the downside risks faced by traditional mining companies. In particular, Silver Wheaton offers its investors both capital and operating cost certainty. Other than its initial upfront payment, Silver Wheaton typically has no ongoing capital or exploration costs. Furthermore, its operating costs have historically been fixed at approximately US$4 per ounce of silver and US$400 per ounce of gold produced, allowing shareholders to benefit from strong margin growth in a rising silver and gold price environment. The company has an experienced management team with a strong track record of success, and is well positioned for further growth.

Pangaea Ventures Ltd. is a venture capital firm based in Vancouver, Canada, founded in 2000. The firm specializes in investing in early-stage and growth-stage companies, focusing predominantly on advanced materials, including energy, electronics, health, and sustainability. It targets investments in sectors such as chemistry, material science, nanotechnology, and clean technology, with an emphasis on solutions that address significant global challenges like climate change, food and water insecurity, and health issues. Pangaea Ventures typically invests between CAD0.5 million and CAD10 million, acquiring significant minority stakes and often seeking board representation in its portfolio companies. The firm is committed to being a lead investor and collaborates with co-investors when appropriate. Pangaea Ventures primarily focuses on companies located in North America, Europe, and Russia, and intentionally avoids investments in pharmaceuticals and weapons.

Chrysalix Venture Capital is an early-stage industrial innovation firm based in Vancouver, Canada, founded in 2001 by Wal van Lierop. The firm focuses on connecting market-driven challenges with innovative technological solutions, investing in sectors such as artificial intelligence, data analytics, sensor components, the Internet of Things, robotic systems, blockchain, advanced materials, and chemicals. Chrysalix actively supports its portfolio companies by leveraging deep industry and technical expertise, providing management and board assistance, facilitating organized networking opportunities with industrial and financial partners, managing intellectual property, and offering direct access to capital.

TenX Ventures is a venture capital firm that backs passionate entrepreneurs at the critical intersection where grit, belief, and proof are turned into the innovations of tomorrow. Its investment are mainly focused on Saas, Robotics/AI, Fintech, and Cannabis. The firm is based in Vancouver, Canada.

SOSV is a global venture capital firm based in Princeton, New Jersey, founded in 1995. It specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on deep technology innovations that address human and planetary health. The firm operates startup development programs, notably HAX and IndieBio, which provide resources, facilities, and lab equipment to accelerate the growth of promising startups. SOSV supports companies from their inception through various funding stages, including seed and series A rounds, while offering ongoing assistance to help them scale and attract additional investors. By concentrating on revolutionary technologies and cross-border markets, particularly in Asia, SOSV aims to foster significant advancements that benefit humanity and the environment.

The JDRF T1D Fund (www.t1dfund.org) is a venture philanthropy fund exclusively devoted to finding and funding the best early-stage T1D commercial opportunities to accelerate the delivery of treatments, preventions, and cures to patients. It was created to solve a critical funding gap in the T1D drug and device development pipeline. Through partnerships with private capital, including venture capital, pharma and foundations, the T1D Fund anticipates that it will be able to attract substantially more private investment to the T1D field than occurs today. The T1D Fund will initially focus on artificial pancreas systems, metabolic control, beta cell replacement, prevention, and beta cell restoration therapies, with an exclusive priority on the best commercial opportunities. The T1D Fund will reinvest any realized gains into new investments to further its mission.

Haywood Securities is an investment banking firm established in 1981 and headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. The company specializes in a range of financial services, including investment banking, sales, trading, research, portfolio management, equity capital markets, and correspondent clearing. Haywood Securities primarily serves institutional and retail markets, focusing on sectors such as mining, oil, gas, infrastructure, and technology. With a commitment to delivering comprehensive investment solutions, the firm operates within a diverse array of industries, positioning itself as a significant player in the Canadian financial landscape.

Pallasite Ventures provides early-stage financing for high-growth companies across a variety of industries. It was founded by David Light and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

PenderFund Capital Management is an independent, value-based investment firm located in Vancouver, Canada that aims to create value for investors by generating superior risk-adjusted returns.

Lumira Ventures is a venture capital firm that specializes in investing in emerging, mid, and late-stage companies within the healthcare and life sciences sectors. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, it has additional offices in Montreal, Vancouver, and Boston. The firm focuses on biotechnology, biopharmaceuticals, medical devices, digital health, and consumer health companies, primarily in North America, particularly Canada and the United States. Lumira Ventures typically invests between 5 million and 15 million in its portfolio companies, which currently includes over 30 active investees. The firm collaborates closely with management teams to enhance the value of their technology pipelines through strategic financing, board participation, and facilitating access to funding sources, partners, and market opportunities. With a history of over 100 investments since 1989, Lumira Ventures is recognized for its commitment to fostering innovation and addressing significant unmet needs in healthcare.

Vanedge Capital Inc. is a venture capital firm based in Vancouver, Canada, with an additional office in Shanghai, China. Founded in October 2008, the firm specializes in investments in technology sectors, particularly enterprise software, cloud infrastructure, security, digital media, and cloud computing. Unlike some venture capital firms, Vanedge focuses on companies that are post-revenue and have established product-market fit, targeting those with a fast-growing user base. The firm typically invests between CAD 1 million and CAD 13 million in businesses generating annualized revenue between CAD 0.5 million and CAD 1 million. Vanedge Capital seeks opportunities in both North American and Asian markets, aiming to support businesses looking to expand internationally or leverage outsourcing and distribution channels.

Spring Activator is a global agency for entrepreneurs based in Vancouver, Canada, established in 2014. It operates as an incubator and accelerator, focusing on fostering leadership and innovation to address contemporary societal challenges. Unlike traditional programs that primarily concentrate on technology ventures, Spring Activator collaborates with a diverse range of entrepreneurs to promote impactful solutions. The organization also assists startups in securing funding from angel investors, providing essential support in areas such as investor introductions, negotiations, and preparation for investment.

TELUS Global Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of TELUS Corporation, one of Canada's largest telecommunications companies, based in Vancouver. Established in 2001, it focuses on investing in a diverse range of sectors, including digital health, agriculture technology, information technology, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence, among others. The firm aims to leverage insights from TELUS's extensive business operations to identify investment opportunities that drive real-world growth and innovation. By collaborating with a global network of partners, TELUS Global Ventures provides its portfolio companies with access to TELUS's technologies and broadband networks, enhancing their potential for success. The organization is dedicated to fostering advancements that deliver both economic and social benefits, while actively engaging in the management and development of its investments.

Genome BC, a non-profit research organization, leads genomics innovation on Canada’s West Coast and facilitates the integration of genomics into society. Their major investors are the Province of British Columbia and the Government of Canada through Genome Canada and Western Economic Diversification Canada. This funding is complemented by partnerships with many national and international public and private funding organizations to drive BC’s bioeconomy.

Version One Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Vancouver, Canada, founded in 2012. The firm specializes in supporting mission-driven founders at the earliest stages of their ventures, focusing on investments in the consumer internet, software as a service, and mobile sectors across North America. By backing innovative entrepreneurs, Version One Ventures aims to foster the growth of companies that align with its core thesis of creating meaningful impact in their respective industries.

Red Thread Ventures (RTV) is a global investment and advisory firm. We form long term partnerships with early stage companies led by incredible management teams across a variety of industries. Besides capital, Red Thread adds value by leveraging an extensive CFO and capital markets executive network to aid ventures as they scale from idea to Pre-IPO and beyond. Red Thread Ventures currently manages two investment funds, a VCC (Venture Capital Corporation) fund focused on pre-seed/seed stage opportunities in British Columbia and a "Global Fund" for follow-on investments and opportunities across different geographies and asset classes.

Lightheart Management Partners is a principal investment firm based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Founded in 2018, the firm focuses on investing in small and mid-sized businesses with the aim of fostering their long-term growth and development. Through a hands-on approach, Lightheart Management Partners aims to build value in its portfolio companies, leveraging its entrepreneurial expertise to support their strategic initiatives.

BDC Capital has been recognized locally and nationally as a leader and innovator in business lending and capital investment. Many of New England’s leading financial institutions invest in BDC to help promising companies expand. Over 60 years, we have invested more than $1 billion in thousands of companies in New England.

WELL Health Technologies Corp. is a Canadian healthcare technology company that operates a network of primary healthcare facilities and provides a range of digital health services. The company offers a Practitioner Enablement Platform that includes electronic medical records (EMR), telehealth services, revenue cycle management, and cybersecurity solutions to enhance patient engagement and streamline operations for healthcare providers. As of September 2020, WELL Health managed 20 medical clinics and served approximately 2,000 clinics across Canada with its EMR software. The company is focused on empowering healthcare professionals by reducing administrative burdens, allowing them to dedicate more time to patient care. In addition to its Canadian operations, WELL Health has expanded its portfolio internationally, recently acquiring the German EMR company Doctorly. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Vancouver, WELL Health is committed to leveraging innovative technologies to improve healthcare delivery and outcomes.

Goldcorp is a prominent Canadian gold mining company headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. With a workforce exceeding 16,000 employees, the company operates and develops projects in stable mining jurisdictions across North and South America. Goldcorp produced approximately 2.3 million ounces of gold and is dedicated to responsible mining practices. The company aims for sustained growth and performance through internal development initiatives and strategic acquisitions, positioning itself as a leading player in the gold production sector.

Panache Ventures, Inc. is a venture capital firm founded in March 2018 and based in Calgary, Canada, with additional offices in Montreal, Vancouver, Toronto, and San Francisco. The firm specializes in pre-seed and seed-stage investments, focusing on sectors that leverage Canada's strengths, including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, blockchain, virtual reality, fintech, digital health, enterprise software, and data analytics. Panache Ventures aims to support innovative startups in these emerging fields, primarily within Canada.

Yellow Point Equity Partners LP is a private equity firm based in Vancouver, Canada, established in 2004. The firm focuses on investing in middle market and mature companies across various sectors, including manufacturing, industrial, distribution, technology, communications, energy, financial services, healthcare, and business services. It typically invests between CAD$10 million and CAD$40 million in companies with revenues ranging from $5 million to $150 million. Yellow Point does not engage in real estate, resource extraction, early-stage start-ups, or commodity-based investments. The firm aims to hold its investments for a period of three to twelve years and actively assists portfolio companies in strategic decisions, acquisitions, or divestitures, often seeking a board seat to provide guidance. Its investment strategy is primarily focused on Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest United States.

CAI Capital Partners is a private equity firm founded in 1989 and headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, with additional offices in Montreal, Toronto, Brooklyn, and Palm Beach. The firm specializes in investing in lower middle-market businesses across North America, particularly in Canada and the United States. CAI focuses on various sectors, including energy and utility infrastructure, consumer discretionary and staple, business and financial services, specialty manufacturing, aerospace and defense, and healthcare. The firm seeks opportunities in established companies experiencing transitions, such as succession, restructuring, or expansion, and prefers to take controlling stakes in its investments. CAI typically invests between CAD 17.82 million and CAD 75 million in companies generating over CAD 50 million in revenues and having significant cash flows. With a strong emphasis on operational and financial expertise, CAI partners with motivated management teams to drive growth and transformation in its portfolio companies. The firm has committed over CAD 1.4 billion in equity and equity-related investments to support business development across its target markets.

Orion Resource Partners is an alternative investment manager with $2.6 billion under management.* Orion specializes in providing flexible capital investment solutions to mining companies – typically publicly traded – in the base and precious metals sector. Orion has a seasoned team of investment professionals with demonstrated capabilities in structuring debt, equity, convertibles, offtake, streaming, and royalty investments. Orion employs a disciplined, risk-adjusted investment process when evaluating portfolio companies.

GrowthWorks is a Canadian venture capital management company founded in 1992 and headquartered in Vancouver. Over its 20 years of operation, the firm has developed a reputation for managing regionally based retail venture capital funds across Canada, focusing on strategic investments in growth-oriented companies. GrowthWorks specializes in identifying and structuring investments primarily in the technology sector, while also providing essential support and guidance to help these companies thrive. The company emphasizes a principled approach that includes conservative valuation of portfolio assets, fostering industry connections, and minimizing risk through diversification. With a dedicated team of specialists in various core sectors, GrowthWorks aims to enhance the performance of its portfolio companies and deliver strong results for its investors.

Victory Square Technologies is a venture capital firm established in 2015 and based in Vancouver, Canada. The firm focuses on accelerating technology startups across various sectors, including digital health, Web3, gaming, the creator economy, NFTs, and the metaverse. By investing in innovative ideas, Victory Square Technologies aims to support entrepreneurs in their endeavors and facilitate the growth of emerging technologies.

Lightspeed Venture Partners is a global venture capital firm established in 1998 that focuses on investing in early-stage companies across a diverse range of sectors. The firm targets technology-led businesses as well as non-technology opportunities in areas such as advertising and media, healthcare, education, financial services, and retail. It engages in various investment stages, including seed, early-stage, later-stage, and expansion-stage financing. Lightspeed specializes in debt financing for start-ups and growth companies while also exploring opportunities in consumer, enterprise, cleantech, and other markets. The firm is known for its strategic investments in innovative sectors, including big data, bitcoin, mobile technology, and software solutions.

Mitsubishi Corporation is a global integrated business enterprise that operates across a wide range of industries, including industrial finance, energy, metals, machinery, chemicals, and essential living products. The company has evolved beyond traditional trading operations, engaging in diverse activities such as natural resource development, infrastructure investment, and the manufacturing of industrial goods. Its operational segments encompass natural gas, industrial materials, petroleum and chemicals, mineral resources, automotive, food and consumer industries, power solutions, and urban development. Mitsubishi Corporation's expansive portfolio reflects its commitment to adaptability and growth in various sectors of the economy.

Graham Partners is a private equity investment firm founded in 1988 and based in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. The firm specializes in acquiring and investing in growth-oriented companies across various sectors, including industrial technology, software, medical devices and life sciences, consumer and food manufacturing, and advanced manufacturing. With a focus on the United States and Canada, Graham Partners leverages its expertise to support the development and expansion of its portfolio companies. The firm is also a Registered Investment Adviser, reflecting its commitment to professional standards in investment management.

Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) is a diversified financial services company headquartered in Toronto, Canada, and operates globally. It provides a wide array of services, including personal and commercial banking, credit cards, insurance, and wealth management. RBC serves various sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, technology, and retail, offering products like checking accounts, home equity financing, and investment solutions. Its Wealth Management segment caters to high net worth individuals and institutional clients, while the Insurance segment provides life, health, and business insurance services. RBC's Investor & Treasury Services offers asset and cash management solutions to institutional clients, and its Capital Markets segment specializes in corporate and investment banking, as well as trading services. Additionally, RBC Capital Partners, the firm's private equity and venture capital unit, focuses on investments across different stages and sectors, including technology and life sciences. Founded in 1864, RBC continues to enhance its services and strengthen its position as a leading financial institution.

Vistara Growth, established in 2015 and headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, is a private equity and venture capital firm that specializes in providing flexible financing solutions for mid to late-stage technology companies across North America. The firm primarily focuses on sectors such as software, technology, and tech-enabled services, seeking to invest between $4 million and $25 million in companies with revenues ranging from $8 million to $200 million. Vistara Growth typically takes minority positions in its investments, utilizing a combination of debt and equity, with debt terms spanning two to four years. The firm also offers interim financing options prior to initial public offerings or exits, as well as debt refinancing and restructuring services. With an additional office in Toronto, Vistara Growth aims to enable the growth of its portfolio companies while supporting the communities in which it operates.

Talisker Resources is a mining and resource company headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, focused on mineral exploration and evaluation in British Columbia, Canada. The company has several projects, including the Bralorne Gold Complex and the Ladner Gold Project, both of which are advanced stage projects with significant exploration potential stemming from their histories as high-grade gold producing mines. Additionally, Talisker holds approximately 85% of the Spences Bridge Gold Belt through its Spences Bridge Project, along with several early-stage Greenfields projects. Founded in 1987, the company is dedicated to systematic exploration to uncover the full potential of its properties.

BMW i Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of BMW Group, established in 2011 and headquartered in Mountain View, California. The firm focuses on investing in innovative companies that enhance BMW's current and future business, particularly in technology and customer service sectors. It targets a diverse range of industries, including commercial transportation, energy, information technology, mobile, e-commerce, financial technology, infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, nanotechnology, ridesharing, software as a service, supply chain technology, augmented reality, and mobility technology. BMW i Ventures aims to support high-performance companies by facilitating their swift execution and ensuring tangible impacts on hardware, software, and sustainability across various domains, including manufacturing and transportation. The firm primarily invests in regions such as the United States, Canada, Europe, and Israel.

INP Capital is a boutique investment firm based in Vancouver, Canada, with a global presence in countries such as Australia, China, and Singapore. Established in 2017, the firm specializes in private equity and focuses on identifying and investing in early-stage to pre-IPO companies across various sectors. Its investment strategy emphasizes areas poised for significant growth, including future energy solutions, ESG-themed disruptive technologies, the Metaverse, space technology, and digital transformation in industries like supply chain and logistics. INP Capital combines top-down research with grassroots engagement in local innovation ecosystems to discover promising entrepreneurs and technologies. The experienced management team possesses diverse backgrounds in corporate finance, governance, and venture capital, enabling the firm to effectively navigate the complexities of global markets.

Kensington Capital Partners Limited is a private equity and venture capital firm established in 1996 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with additional offices in Calgary and Vancouver. The firm focuses on direct investments in mid-market, mature, and buyout firms, as well as early to late-stage growth equity ventures. Its investment strategy encompasses a diverse range of sectors, including clean technology, energy technology, digital media, life sciences, telecommunications, and various technology-driven services. Kensington primarily targets North America, with a particular emphasis on Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia, while also seeking opportunities in developing countries across Africa, China, India, and Latin America. The firm typically invests in companies with an enterprise value between $50 million and $500 million and prefers to take a majority stake. Kensington also engages in fund of funds investments, collaborating with top-tier fund managers to co-invest in private equity and venture capital funds. Through its activities, Kensington has committed over $825 million to date and serves a broad range of institutional and individual investors.

SSR Mining Inc. is a resource company dedicated to the acquisition, exploration, development, and operation of precious metal properties primarily in the Americas. Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, the company focuses on gold and silver mining, with significant contributions to its revenue from both metals. SSR Mining operates several key projects, including the Marigold mine in Nevada, the Seabee Gold Operation in Saskatchewan, and the Puna Operations in Argentina. The Marigold mine is the largest contributor to the company's gold production, while the Puna Operations primarily supply its silver output. The company, originally known as Silver Standard Resources Inc., rebranded in August 2017 to reflect its broader focus on mining operations.