Roller Labs Ventures

Overview

Roller Labs Ventures is the corporate venture capital fund of Canadian Tire Corporation, based in Toronto, Canada. The fund focuses on investing in innovative companies that can drive innovation across Canadian Tire's diverse operations, including retail, automotive, and financial services. By partnering with early-stage companies, Roller Labs Ventures aims to enhance Canadian Tire's offerings and customer experience. The fund predominantly invests in Seed to Series B rounds, seeking companies whose products or services can add value to Canadian Tire's ecosystem. This strategic approach often leads to commercial agreements, where Canadian Tire becomes a customer of the portfolio companies, fostering mutual growth and collaboration. An example of Roller Labs Ventures' investment is in Catch+Release, a content licensing marketplace. This investment underscores the fund's commitment to supporting companies that align with Canadian Tire's strategic focus areas, such as understanding customers and enabling the customer experience. Through such investments, Roller Labs Ventures contributes to the advancement of Canadian Tire's innovation and operational efficiency.

Investment Focus

• Companies should align with Canadian Tire's strategic focus areas, including understanding customers, enabling the customer experience, and boosting efficiency and sustainability across the CTC ecosystem.

Portfolio Companies