Laurier Startup Fund
Overview
Laurier Startup Fund is a student-run venture capital fund supporting early-stage technology companies in Waterloo Region, Canada. Established in 2014, the fund was initiated by Mike Stork, a Laurier alumnus and renowned angel investor, with a $1 million donation, followed by a $500,000 gift from the Marsland family. The fund aims to fill a gap in the Toronto-Waterloo Tech Corridor for tech companies seeking seed-stage funding. The fund provides students with real-world investment experience, involving them in due diligence, investment recommendations, and funding decisions. Since its inception, Laurier Startup Fund has invested in 28 companies across various sectors, including technology, healthcare, and consumer goods, contributing to the growth of Canada's innovation economy by alleviating the financial pressure of sourcing capital for emerging companies.
Investment Focus
- Companies must be in the Toronto-Waterloo Tech Corridor
- Companies must be seeking seed-stage funding
- Companies must be in the technology sector
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Laurier Startup Fund invest in?
Laurier Startup Fund invests in Technology, Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Real Estate, Telecommunications and Media, and is based in Ontario, Canada. Laurier Startup Fund is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Laurier Startup Fund invest at?
Laurier Startup Fund backs companies at Seed and Early Stage, writing cheques of 500K - 5M.
Which regions does Laurier Startup Fund invest in?
Laurier Startup Fund invests across Canada.
What companies has Laurier Startup Fund invested in?
Laurier Startup Fund's portfolio includes Statflo, ACTO, Nicoya Lifesciences, Aterlo Networks, Nix Sensor Limited, SeamlessMD, RENOMii and Tacit Innovations.
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