Venture Capital

Launch Tennessee – Advances legacy of innovation

Public-private partnership Launch Tennessee has spent more than a decade creating a unique statewide startup ecosystem, supporting entrepreneurs in all 95 counties across the Volunteer State by providing capital, commercialization support, and connections. “It’s a great privilege to work on behalf of the entire state to boost innovation and entrepreneurship,” LaunchTN CEO Lindsey Cox said. […]

Launch Tennessee – Advances legacy of innovation Read More »

Plug and Play Detroit – Driving the Future of Mobility

A city synonymous with automotive innovation, Plug and Play’s Detroit operation is making waves with its groundbreaking approach to mobility. As a global leader in fostering innovation, Plug and Play has established itself as a critical player in the tech ecosystem. However, in Detroit, the organization is doing more than just connecting startups and corporations;

Plug and Play Detroit – Driving the Future of Mobility Read More »

Atlantic Venture Forum – Igniting Innovation and Investment in Atlantic Canada

The Atlantic Venture Forum (AVF) serves as a beacon of innovation and investment in Atlantic Canada, providing a vital platform for high-potential startups to connect with investors, industry leaders, and policymakers. Atlantic Canada’s technology innovators, startups, and leaders come together at AVF to focus on: Mission & Vision The Atlantic Venture Forum’s mission is to

Atlantic Venture Forum – Igniting Innovation and Investment in Atlantic Canada Read More »

JEFF WHITE – PRESIDENT & CEO, NEW BRUNSWICK INNOVATION FOUNDATION

The business day begins in New Brunswick an hour before our colleagues in Montreal and Toronto get started. I think that’s appropriate, because from the age of sail to today’s AI revolution, our entrepreneurs have been working at the forefront of innovation, international trade and technological change. New Brunswick has embraced the early adoption of

JEFF WHITE – PRESIDENT & CEO, NEW BRUNSWICK INNOVATION FOUNDATION Read More »

Detroit Venture Partners – Shaping the Future of Tech in Detroit and Beyond

Founded in 2010 by Dan Gilbert, the visionary behind Rocket Companies and Rocket Mortgage, Detroit Venture Partners (DVP) is at the forefront of Detroit’s entrepreneurial renaissance. Gilbert’s leadership in reshaping industries through his companies extends seamlessly into DVP, a venture capital firm committed to investing in bold entrepreneurs and game-changing startups. Underpinned by the same

Detroit Venture Partners – Shaping the Future of Tech in Detroit and Beyond Read More »

NBIF – Established in 2003, NBIF continues to build on New Brunswick’s history as a leading innovation hub.

At the New Brunswick Innovation Foundation, we’re building on a remarkable history of ingenuity and entrepreneurial spirit in New Brunswick to propel the development of the next generation of global technology firms. Heading into our third decade of catapulting innovative ideas into thriving enterprises, our organization – better known by the acronym NBIF – is

NBIF – Established in 2003, NBIF continues to build on New Brunswick’s history as a leading innovation hub. Read More »

Voyager Capital

INVESTING IN OPPORTUNITIES WHEREINNOVATION MEETS GROWTH. Voyager Capital thrives on working with early-stage entrepreneurs who drive innovation and take risks to create new markets. Founded in 1997 in Seattle, WA, Voyager is an early-stage venture capital firm investing in B2B companies in Washington, Oregon, British Columbia, and Alberta. When you work with Voyager, you get

Voyager Capital Read More »

Creative Destruction Lab

University of Washington Fosters Innovation on the World Stage In pursuit of the lofty goal of accelerating its innovation-to-impact cycle, the University of Washington invited Creative Destruction in, launching a Seattle site with Advanced Manufacturing and Computational Health streams aimed at disrupting production and revolutionizing diagnostic and therapeutic outcomes. In 2019, the University of Washington

Creative Destruction Lab Read More »

K STREET CAPITAL (KSC) – FUELING INNOVATION IN HIGH-GROWTH MARKETS

K Street Capital (KSC) is at the heart of Washington, D.C.’s innovation scene, fueling the rise of high-growth startups in industries like fintech, climatetech, and cybersecurity. Since 2012, KSC has been more than just a venture capital firm – it’s a launchpad for groundbreaking companies. With over $65 million in assets under management and a

K STREET CAPITAL (KSC) – FUELING INNOVATION IN HIGH-GROWTH MARKETS Read More »

MAVERON – BACKING TRANSFORMATIVE CONSUMERBUSINESSES FOR OVER 25 YEARS.

In the 1990s, Howard Schultz built Starbucks into one of the world’s most iconic consumer businesses. In 1998, after taking Starbucks public, Dan Levitan and Howard founded Maveron. They recognized that digital technologies would integrate into people’s lives in unprecedented ways and that great teams attacking consumer-focused problems would require a rigorous understanding of human

MAVERON – BACKING TRANSFORMATIVE CONSUMERBUSINESSES FOR OVER 25 YEARS. Read More »

TEDCO – LEADING INNOVATION TO MARKET

TEDCO is Maryland’s powerhouse of technology and innovation, driving progress and creating boundless opportunities. Founded by the Maryland General Assembly in 1998, TEDCO (Maryland Technology Development Corporation) has been at the forefront of fostering an inclusive and entrepreneurial innovation ecosystem. Under the visionary leadership of CEO Troy A. LeMaile-Stovall, TEDCO continues to shape the future

TEDCO – LEADING INNOVATION TO MARKET Read More »

LAS OLAS VENTURE CAPITAL-DRIVING INNOVATION & COMMUNITY IN THE SOUTH FLORIDA VENTURE ECOSYSTEM

Las Olas Venture Capital (LOVC) stands out in the venture capital ecosystem as an early-stage firm dedicated to transforming the B2B software sector. Founded in 2015 and based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, LOVC has quickly distinguished itself by leading investment rounds with an initial check size typically ranging from $1 to $3 million. LOVC focuses

LAS OLAS VENTURE CAPITAL-DRIVING INNOVATION & COMMUNITY IN THE SOUTH FLORIDA VENTURE ECOSYSTEM Read More »

REVOLUTION-Pioneering the Next Wave of Innovation

Founded by AOL co-founder Steve Case, the DC-based investment firm Revolution emerged in 2005 with a bold mission: to invest in startups around the country – highlighting venture opportunity beyond Silicon Valley and partnering with founders who recognize thetransformative impact of policy and regulation in helping them build market-defining companies. By championing entrepreneurs nationwide, Revolution

REVOLUTION-Pioneering the Next Wave of Innovation Read More »

HONEY ISLAND CAPITAL-IN THE VIBRANT CITY OF CURITIBA, HONEY ISLAND CAPITAL EMERGES AS A PIVOTAL FORCE IN SHAPING THE REGION’S STARTUP ECOSYSTEM

HONEY ISLAND CAPITAL -IN THE VIBRANT CITY OF CURITIBA, HONEY ISLAND CAPITAL EMERGES AS A PIVOTAL FORCE IN SHAPING THE REGION’S STARTUP ECOSYSTEM. Established in 2015 by the co-founders of EBANX, a cross-border payments startup that achieved unicorn status with presence in more than 20 countries in less than a decade. This founder-backed Venture Capital

HONEY ISLAND CAPITAL-IN THE VIBRANT CITY OF CURITIBA, HONEY ISLAND CAPITAL EMERGES AS A PIVOTAL FORCE IN SHAPING THE REGION’S STARTUP ECOSYSTEM Read More »

CARAVELA – A VENTURE CAPITAL FIRM SPECIALIZING IN EARLY-STAGE INVESTMENTS ACROSS LATIN AMERICA, FOCUSING ON PRE-SEED, SEED, & SERIES A ROUNDS.

CARAVELA-A VENTURE CAPITAL FIRM SPECIALIZING IN EARLY-STAGE INVESTMENTS ACROSS LATIN AMERICA, FOCUSING ON PRE-SEED, SEED, AND SERIES A ROUNDS. They employ a sector-agnostic strategy, aiming to build a diverse portfolio of 25-30 companies in each of their funds. Caravela is known both for their go-to market approach, having analyzed more than 3.5k companies in less

CARAVELA – A VENTURE CAPITAL FIRM SPECIALIZING IN EARLY-STAGE INVESTMENTS ACROSS LATIN AMERICA, FOCUSING ON PRE-SEED, SEED, & SERIES A ROUNDS. Read More »

SOUNDBOARD VENTURE FUND- A COLLABORATIVE FUND INVESTING IN EARLY STAGE COMPANIES

SoundBoard Venture Fund leverages the diverse perspectives of our LPs to make investments through a collaborative and facilitated process. SoundBoard Venture Fund is an early-stage fund focused on scalable, tech-enabled, and capital-efficient businesses. We value collaboration, mobilizing our LP base to join our deal flow, diligence, and decision-making processes, assembling a broad range of perspectives

SOUNDBOARD VENTURE FUND- A COLLABORATIVE FUND INVESTING IN EARLY STAGE COMPANIES Read More »

METIQUITY-A FOCUS ON FUNDAMENTALS, NOT HYPE.

A CHANGE FOR THE SMALLER.Micro, in fact. Rapidly decreasing technology costs, combined with digital innovations such as artificial intelligence, data and analytics, cloud computing, SaaS, and the Internet of Things, are disrupting our existing business and operating models. This means that Alberta’s emerging-technology sector is primed to be a catalyst for unprecedented growth. Companies with

METIQUITY-A FOCUS ON FUNDAMENTALS, NOT HYPE. Read More »

MORRO VENTURES-Is Puerto Rico’s leading early-stage technology investment firm that provides the driving capital behind the young companies and founders that are spearheading innovation on the island.

MORRO VENTURES – Is Puerto Rico’s leading early-stage technology investment firm that provides the driving capital behind the young companies and founders that are spearheading innovation on the island.

Launched in 2018, Morro Ventures is Puerto Rico’s first early-stage technology-focused VC fund that invests across Latin America and the Caribbean to capitalize on the robust opportunity set while promoting entrepreneurship on the island. Morro Ventures was founded under the auspices of Advent-Morro Equity Partners, the long-standing premier private equity firm of Puerto Rico. Co-founded

MORRO VENTURES – Is Puerto Rico’s leading early-stage technology investment firm that provides the driving capital behind the young companies and founders that are spearheading innovation on the island. Read More »

SHANE MAC

SHANE MAC

I have lived to work and, believe me, that’s no way to live… or work. This doesn’t mean don’t work hard. I’ve just discovered that when you love where you live you have a longer-term view of how you work. I spend my days supporting people who are in the arena – colleagues, founders, investors,

SHANE MAC Read More »

PORTAGE VENTURES-A GLOBAL FINTECH VENTURE CAPITAL INVESTOR

PORTAGE VENTURES – A GLOBAL FINTECH VENTURE CAPITAL INVESTOR

Portage Ventures (“Portage”) is a venture investor that partners with some of the world’s most innovative financial technology companies. Portage is the venture capital arm of multi-asset class alternative investment firm Sagard. It was cofounded in 2016 by Paul Desmarais III (Executive Chairman and CEO of Sagard) and Adam Felesky (CEO). Since then, we have

PORTAGE VENTURES – A GLOBAL FINTECH VENTURE CAPITAL INVESTOR Read More »