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Genesys Capital | Genesys University Seed Fund

vc$400MCo-investsLeads rounds

Fund Size

$400M

Check Size

$9.3M$105.0M

Location

Canada

Portfolio

7 companies

Activity

Statusactively investing

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Investment Thesis

Early-stage capital for university-affiliated life sciences startups to translate research into viable companies addressing critical health challenges.

About Genesys Capital

Genesys Capital is one of Canada's leading venture capital firms, dedicated to investing in early-stage healthcare and biotechnology companies. With over 25 years of experience, the firm has a proven track record of identifying and nurturing innovative bioscience opportunities, transforming them into commercially successful enterprises.

Sectors

BiotechDrug DiscoveryDiagnosticsMedtechDigital Health

Stages

pre-seedseed

Geography Focus

CanadaOntario

Team

NameTitleRoleLinks
Christine ThoburnOffice ManagerOffice Manager
Damian LambCo-founder, Managing DirectorManaging Director
Jamie StiffManaging DirectorManaging Director
Jennifer WilliamsPartner and Chief Financial OfficerPartner
Kelly HolmanCo-founder, Managing DirectorManaging Director
Laurie MakAssociateAssociate
Lisa LowSenior Vice President, FinanceSenior Vice President
Sarah FarrPrincipalPrincipal

Notable Investments

Feldan TherapeuticsAfyniaFlosonics MedicalInversago PharmaWicked Technologies

Traits

Leads rounds

Co-invests

FAQ

What does Genesys University Seed Fund invest in?

Genesys University Seed Fund invests in Biotech, Drug Discovery, Diagnostics, Medtech and Digital Health at the pre-seed and seed stages.

Which geographies does Genesys University Seed Fund focus on?

Genesys University Seed Fund focuses on Canada and Ontario, and is headquartered in Canada.

What is Genesys University Seed Fund's typical check size?

Genesys University Seed Fund typically writes checks of $9.3M to $105M.