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The Founders Institute Venture Fund is a seed-stage investment fund affiliated with the Founder Institute, a global startup accelerator and entrepreneur training program. The venture fund invests in early-stage companies that have graduated from the Founder Institute's program, providing them with initial capital to fuel growth and innovation. By leveraging a global network of mentors, advisors, and successful alumni, the Founders Institute Venture Fund aims to support promising startups with the resources, guidance, and funding necessary to scale their businesses. The fund focuses on high-potential, technology-driven startups across various sectors, with a mission to foster the next generation of impactful entrepreneurs worldwide.
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Meritage Funds, based in Denver, Colorado, is a premier growth equity firm specializing in technology-enabled services and recurring-revenue businesses. Focusing on growth-stage companies with annual revenues of $3 to $20 million, they offer $5 to $15 million capital along with strategic guidance, helping businesses scale customer acquisition, service delivery, and offerings.
Relay Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm with offices in Toronto and Calgary, investing in mobile technology software and interconnected internet across industries like Urbantech, Proptech, Fintech, and Sportstech. The firm supports innovative entrepreneurs, fostering transformative tech growth since 2008.
OMERS Ventures, a global early-stage tech investor in Canada, Europe, and the U.S., backs Series A to C companies with investments between $5M and $25M. They focus on software, fintech, healthcare, transportation, and digital media. With investments in Shopify and DuckDuckGo, they offer resources, guidance, and networking to innovative founders.
Sequoia Capital, based in Menlo Park, California, is a renowned venture capital firm with over 50 years of experience, investing in technology, AI, healthcare, and security. Known for nurturing iconic companies from Apple to Zoom, Sequoia’s investments benefit non-profits and educational institutions, highlighting their unwavering commitment to innovation and societal impact.
