Investors in British Columbia

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Government of Canada

The Government of Canada provides a centralized online platform for accessing government information and services, ensuring accessibility via any internet-connected device. It offers insights into the government's operations, priorities, laws, finances, transparency initiatives, digital governance, and policies.
Made 27 investments in British Columbia

BDC Capital

Founded in 1953, BDC Capital is a Canadian investment firm specializing in growth and expansion financing. It focuses on information technology, technology, energy, cleantech, and healthcare sectors across Canada.
Made 81 investments in British Columbia

Beedie

Beedie is an owner and developer of industrial, commercial and residential real estate.
Made 17 investments in British Columbia

Lightheart Management Partners

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.

Innovate BC

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
Made 17 investments in British Columbia

Sustainable Development Technology Canada

Established in 2001, Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) is a Canadian organization that funds and supports innovative cleantech projects. It focuses on moving groundbreaking technologies to market, creating jobs, driving economic growth, and promoting environmental benefits. SDTC operates independently but collaborates with various stakeholders from private industry, academia, and governments.
Made 31 investments in British Columbia

Yaletown Partners

Founded in 2002, Yaletown Partners is a Vancouver-based venture capital firm specializing in early to growth-stage investments. It focuses on software, data, and device technologies that improve industry productivity and sustainability across Canada.
Made 23 investments in British Columbia

InBC Investment

Established in 2021, InBC Investment is a strategic investment fund headquartered in Victoria, Canada. It focuses on investing in small and medium-sized businesses based in British Columbia.
Made 4 investments in British Columbia

Canaccord Genuity

Canaccord Genuity, established in 1950 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, is an independent investment bank offering comprehensive financial services. The company provides a full suite of services, including market research, equity sales and trading, analysis, and financing, catering to a diverse range of industries such as blockchain, cannabis, gaming, and technology. Canaccord Genuity also offers wealth management services through its subsidiary, Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management, which provides tailored solutions to individual investors, private clients, charities, and intermediaries across Canada, Australia, the UK, and Europe. The company operates as a division of Canaccord Genuity Group and advises clients on debt, restructuring, capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, and financing transactions.
Made 30 investments in British Columbia

SOSV

Founded in 1995, SOSV is a global venture capital firm headquartered in New Jersey. It focuses on seed-to-growth stage investments in deep tech innovations, primarily in bio-tech/life sciences and hardware/robotics sectors, with a commitment to human and planetary health.
Made 21 investments in British Columbia

Export Development Canada

Export Development Canada is a government-owned export credit agency that supports Canadian companies in expanding internationally. Founded in 1944 and based in Ottawa, it provides financial solutions, insurance, trade knowledge, and connections to help exporters and their international buyers grow with confidence. The organization offers trade financing, export credit insurance, bond products, and secured loans to small and medium-sized businesses, as well as equity and venture capital investments. By offering these capabilities, EDC helps Canadian firms of all sizes pursue global opportunities and manage risks in cross-border trade.
Made 13 investments in British Columbia

Creative Destruction Lab (CDL)

The Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) is a seed-stage acceleration program founded in 2012 at the Rotman School of Management in Toronto, Canada. It is dedicated to supporting massively scalable, science- and technology-based ventures by providing a unique coaching process focused on specific objectives. CDL connects startups with experienced entrepreneurs and leading scientists across various sectors, including artificial intelligence, healthcare, quantum computing, blockchain, energy, and cleantech. The program has expanded its reach, operating in six cities: Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Montreal, Halifax, and New York City, and emphasizes the commercialization of scientific and technological advancements.
Made 25 investments in British Columbia

Rhino Ventures

Founded in 2015 and based in Vancouver, Rhino Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests primarily in the technology sector. The company differentiates itself by focusing on strategic investments where it can provide tangible value beyond capital, aligning with founders' ambitions from startup to exit.
Made 8 investments in British Columbia

WUTIF Capital

Founded in 2003, WUTIF Capital is an angel investment group based in Vancouver, Canada. It co-invests with angel investors in early-stage technology ventures across various sectors such as communications, information technology, health and life sciences technologies, physical sciences, energy, and fuel cells.
Made 25 investments in British Columbia

Crescat Capital

Crescat Capital is a global macro asset management firm.
Made 9 investments in British Columbia

Lyra Growth Partners

Lyra Growth Partners is a Vancouver-based investment firm established in 2015 that concentrates on emerging consumer brands. It provides non-institutional capital and brand-savvy coaching to help these companies accelerate growth and maximize value, with a focus on nurturing strong relationships between brands and consumers. The firm targets fast-growing consumer businesses with multi-million dollar revenues and seeks opportunities across personal care, health and wellness, food and beverage, lifestyle, and beauty sectors, supporting sustainable scale and positive corporate culture.
Made 8 investments in British Columbia

Haywood Securities

Haywood Securities is an investment banking and investment firm headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, founded in 1981. It provides investment banking, sales and trading, research, portfolio management, equity capital markets, and correspondent clearing services to institutional and retail clients, serving mining, oil and gas, infrastructure, technology, and related industries.
Made 20 investments in British Columbia

Kensington Capital Partners

Founded in 1996, Kensington Capital Partners is a Canadian alternative asset manager specializing in private equity investments. It focuses on mid-market companies across various sectors, including technology, energy, healthcare, and digital media, with an enterprise value of $50 million to $500 million. The firm invests primarily in North America but also considers opportunities globally.
Made 6 investments in British Columbia

Nimbus Synergies

Nimbus Synergies, established in 2017 and based in Vancouver, Canada, is a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage health technology companies in British Columbia. It invests CAD 0.25 million to CAD 3 million per company, fostering growth and success by facilitating resource sharing, industry knowledge exchange, and strategic partnerships among its portfolio. As a key player in the province's technology industry, Nimbus aims to drive innovation and improve health outcomes through its investments.
Made 3 investments in British Columbia

Chrysalix Venture Capital

Founded in 2001, Chrysalix is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Vancouver. It invests in and supports innovative technologies addressing global industrial demands, with a focus on clean-tech, renewable energy, agriculture, AI, data analytics, and advanced materials.
Made 18 investments in British Columbia

Victory Metals

Victory Metals Inc. is a mineral exploration company based in Vancouver, Canada, focused on the acquisition, exploration, and evaluation of resource properties in the United States, specifically in Nevada. The company holds a 100% interest in the Iron Point vanadium project, which encompasses 730 unpatented lode claims covering approximately 12,822 acres in the Iron Point mining district of Humboldt County. Victory Metals is advancing the Iron Point project towards resource estimation and a preliminary economic assessment, positioning itself to capitalize on the growing demand for vanadium. Founded by Paul Matysek and Collin Kettell, the company aims to develop its mineral assets strategically as it explores opportunities within the resource sector.
Made 1 investment in British Columbia

Ventures West

Ventures West is one of Canada's leading privately owned venture capital firms, offering not just capital but also extensive resources to each investment. With over a century of collective experience in technology venture investing and operating, their team comprises ten professional technology investment managers and maintains an active Entrepreneur-In-Residence program. They have a proven track record, deep management expertise, broad industry contacts, and the ability to form investor syndicates.
Made 5 investments in British Columbia

Fiera Capital

Founded in 2003, Fiera Capital is a prominent Canadian investment management firm offering personalized investment solutions across traditional and absolute return strategies. It serves institutional, retail, and private wealth clients globally.

TenX Ventures

TenX Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2014 and based in Vancouver, Canada. The firm focuses on investing in passionate entrepreneurs at the intersection of determination, belief, and innovation. TenX Ventures primarily targets companies in sectors such as software as a service (SaaS), robotics, artificial intelligence, fintech, and cannabis. By supporting innovative startups, the firm aims to contribute to the development of groundbreaking solutions and technologies.
Made 2 investments in British Columbia

Tudor Gold

Tudor Gold is a junior exploration company focused on acquiring, exploring, and developing mineral properties in Canada. Its primary projects include the Treaty Creek property (17,913 hectares) and the Electrum Project (650 hectares), both located in the Golden Triangle area of British Columbia.

Lundin Foundation

Established in 2006, the Lundin Foundation is an independent non-profit organization based in Vancouver, British Columbia. It partners with Lundin Group companies, host governments, and local communities to enhance resource development project management through capacity building, targeted technical assistance, performance-based funding, and impact investing.
Made 1 investment in British Columbia

Lorraine Copper

Lorraine Copper Corp. is a Canadian exploration-stage company focused on acquiring and exploring mineral properties, particularly copper and gold assets, in Western Canada. The company holds a 49% interest in the Lorraine copper-gold project, which spans approximately 39,046 hectares in the Omineca Mountains of British Columbia. Additionally, Lorraine Copper has a 100% interest in the Stardust copper-gold-silver project and the Okeover copper-molybdenum porphyry project, both located in British Columbia. Incorporated in 2007 and headquartered in Vancouver, Lorraine Copper is committed to identifying and developing prospective mineral resources in the region.

Mobio Technologies

Mobio Technologies develops the Mobio INsider platform, which engages fans with content co-created by stars they admire, connecting brands to desired audiences. Headquartered in Vancouver, BC.
Made 1 investment in British Columbia

Resource Capital Funds

Resource Capital Funds is a Denver-based private equity firm founded in 1998 that specializes in metals, minerals and mining investments. It partners with companies to build durable, sustainable businesses and to generate superior returns for stakeholders. The firm manages multiple funds focused on metals, minerals and mining, with a global investment footprint across North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Oceania. It is registered as an investment adviser and seeks to create value through strategic and operational improvements across the metals and mining value chain.
Made 7 investments in British Columbia

FPX Nickel

FPX Nickel Corp. is a junior mining company based in Vancouver, Canada, focused on the acquisition, exploration, and development of nickel mineral properties. Established in 1995, the company primarily targets awaruite, a nickel-iron alloy, and its flagship asset is the Decar Project, which spans approximately 245 square kilometers in central British Columbia. In addition to the Decar Project, FPX Nickel holds interests in several other properties, including the Mich, Orca, Wale, and Klow properties. The company aims to capitalize on the increasing demand for nickel, driven by its essential role in stainless steel production and electric vehicle batteries. Formerly known as First Point Minerals Corp., FPX Nickel rebranded in May 2017 to better reflect its focus on the nickel sector.

University of British Columbia

The University of British Columbia (UBC) is a prominent global center for research and education, recognized among the top 40 universities worldwide. Established in 1915, UBC embodies a spirit of innovation and a commitment to challenging the status quo. The university fosters an entrepreneurial environment that encourages students, faculty, and staff to explore new ideas and lead discoveries. With a focus on bold thinking, UBC has been instrumental in creating positive change both locally and internationally for over a century. The institution operates primarily from two campuses, located in Vancouver and the Okanagan, and serves a diverse population of more than 58,000 students from Canada and over 140 countries.

QuadReal Property Group

QuadReal Property Group is a global real estate investment, operating, and development company based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Originally established as a full-service real estate operating firm in Canada, QuadReal has since diversified its operations to include investments in both equity and debt across public and private markets. The company engages in direct investments, programmatic partnerships, and utilizes operating platforms in which it maintains ownership interests. QuadReal is committed to delivering strong investment returns while fostering sustainable environments that benefit the communities it serves.

Angels with Attitude

Angels with Attitude is an investment company established in 2000, based in Seattle, Washington. It operates as an angel group, utilizing a dedicated pool of capital referred to as an "active angel fund." The firm focuses on investing in regions where its members are located, primarily along the West Coast from Vancouver, British Columbia, to San Diego, and the East Coast from Boston to Washington, DC. Angels with Attitude targets sectors that promote sustainability, including clean and renewable energy, conservation, environmental technology, sustainable transportation, healthy organic foods, and education.

Krystal Growth Partners

Established in 2004 and headquartered in Vancouver, Krystal Growth Partners is a private equity firm focusing on investments across various sectors within Western Canada.

Lendesk Technologies

Lendesk, founded in 2013 and based in Vancouver, British Columbia, offers an online platform aimed at simplifying the mortgage process for brokers and private lenders. The company provides a point of sale system specifically designed for mortgage brokers, along with a loan origination system for private lenders. Its platform features a suite of tools that includes paperless bank statements and native mobile applications, enabling brokers to efficiently connect with lenders while saving time on compliance through auto-generated documents.

Centerra Gold

Centerra Gold is a North American-based company engaged in gold mining, exploration, development, and acquisition of gold properties worldwide. Its primary focus is to build shareholder value by maximizing the potential of its current operations and leveraging its financial strength to acquire new long-life, low-cost projects.
Made 4 investments in British Columbia

Pangaea Ventures

Pangaea Ventures is a Vancouver-based venture capital firm founded in 2000 that provides early- to growth-stage funding for technology-driven and materials-intensive ventures. It concentrates on hard tech and advanced materials across energy, electronics, health, nanotechnology, chemistry, and cleantech, pursuing solutions in energy generation and storage, energy efficiency, and environmental materials. The firm backs companies addressing fundamental global challenges such as climate change, food and water security, and health outcomes, with a preference for commercial products and enabling technologies. It typically seeks significant minority stakes, aims to hold board representation, and positions itself as a lead investor while remaining open to co-investment. While headquartered in Vancouver, it operates with additional offices in Phoenix and Hillsborough and focuses on opportunities in North America and Europe. The firm emphasizes impact-oriented investing across incubation, startup, and growth phases, supporting portfolio companies through multiple growth stages.
Made 6 investments in British Columbia

WELL Health Technologies

WELL Health Technologies operates a portfolio of primary healthcare clinics and provides digital health services, including electronic medical records software and telehealth services. As of late 2020, it operated around 20 clinics and served approximately 2,000 clinics across Canada. The company aims to empower healthcare providers with innovative digital tools, reducing administrative tasks and increasing patient interaction.
Made 5 investments in British Columbia

TELUS

TELUS is a leading Canadian telecommunications company offering wireless voice and data services, internet protocol services, television services, hosting solutions, healthcare solutions, smart security systems, and more. As of October 2020, it served over 15 million customer connections across Canada.
Made 12 investments in British Columbia

GrowthWorks

Established in Canada since 1992, GrowthWorks is an asset management firm specializing in early-stage investments across cleantech, healthcare, and technology sectors. The company manages regional venture capital funds nationwide, providing strategic investment structuring, risk diversification, and industry connections to foster growth-oriented companies.
Made 28 investments in British Columbia

Business Development Bank of Canada

Founded in 1944, the Business Development Bank of Canada is a government-owned financial institution dedicated to supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Canada. It offers a range of services including financing, consulting, subordinate financing, and venture capital.
Made 16 investments in British Columbia

Victory Square Technologies

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.
Made 8 investments in British Columbia

BMO Capital Markets

BMO Capital Markets is a full-service financial services firm based in Toronto and part of BMO Financial Group. It provides investment banking and corporate banking services to corporate, institutional, and government clients, including equity and debt underwriting, corporate lending and project financing, mergers and acquisitions advisory, securitization, treasury and risk management, debt and equity research, and institutional sales and trading. The firm serves clients across sectors such as aerospace, food, chemicals, mining, healthcare, energy and power, and media and entertainment, delivering a broad range of products and services to support capital raising, financing, and advisory needs.
Made 12 investments in British Columbia

Vanedge Capital

Vanedge Capital is a venture capital firm based in Vancouver, Canada. Founded in 2010, it specializes in early to late-stage investments in technology companies with a focus on enterprise software, cloud infrastructure, security, and digital media. The firm invests globally but has a particular interest in North America and Asia. It typically invests between CAD 1 million and CAD 13 million in companies generating annualized revenue between $0.5 million and $1 million.
Made 8 investments in British Columbia

Wheaton Precious Metals

Wheaton Precious Metals is the world's largest precious metal streaming company. It operates by securing agreements with mining companies to purchase silver and/or gold at a low fixed cost in exchange for an upfront payment. With operations across politically stable regions, Wheaton has created a business model that offers shareholders leverage to increases in precious metal prices, additional growth through new streams, dividend yields, and participation in exploration success. This model reduces capital and operating costs risks typically associated with traditional mining companies.
Made 8 investments in British Columbia

Genome British Columbia

Genome British Columbia is a non-profit research organization based in Vancouver, Canada, established in 2000 to promote genomics innovation on the West Coast. It plays a pivotal role in integrating genomics into various sectors of society, leveraging investments primarily from the Province of British Columbia and the Government of Canada, alongside partnerships with numerous national and international funding organizations. Genome BC focuses on advancing the bioeconomy by supporting early-stage companies in diverse fields, including life sciences, health, forestry, fisheries, aquaculture, agri-food, energy, mining, and environmental sectors. Through its initiatives, Genome BC aims to foster research and entrepreneurship, ultimately contributing to the growth and development of genomics in British Columbia and beyond.
Made 9 investments in British Columbia

Pallasite Ventures

Pallasite Ventures is a venture capital firm that specializes in mezzanine and seed financing for early-stage, high-growth companies. Founded in 2012 by David Light, the firm has its primary office in Chicago, Illinois, and an additional office in Vancouver, Canada. Pallasite Ventures focuses on investing in a diverse range of industries, particularly targeting technology and consumer product sectors. The firm seeks opportunities in various metropolitan areas, including Vancouver, San Francisco, Boston, Denver, Chicago, and Toronto, aiming to support innovative companies as they scale.
Made 11 investments in British Columbia

Quark Venture

Quark Venture, established in 2015, is a Vancouver-based venture capital firm specializing in equity financing for innovative biotechnology and health sciences companies worldwide. The firm focuses on supporting breakthrough technology platforms and projects within these sectors.
Made 7 investments in British Columbia

Spring Activator

Founded in 2014, Spring Activator is a global agency based in Vancouver, Canada. It supports entrepreneurs and innovators focused on societal challenges, providing fundraising assistance from angel investors.
Made 11 investments in British Columbia

Goldcorp

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.
Made 3 investments in British Columbia