UBC Catalyst Venture Fund

vc$40MCo-investsLeads rounds

◆ Fund Size

$40M

◆ Location

Canada

◆ Activity

Statusactively investing

◆ Links

Website ↗

◆ Investment Thesis

Invests in businesses created from licensed UBC research discoveries and other eligible companies established by UBC faculty, staff, students and recent alumni to boost economic development and jobs in B.C.

◆ About UBC

UBC Catalyst Ventures Fund is a university-affiliated venture fund created by UBC and InBC to commercialize UBC research and support spinouts from licensed UBC discoveries. It initially prioritizes **life sciences** and **deep tech**, with a focus on helping UBC-affiliated founders scale in British Columbia.[1][4][5]

◆ Sectors

AI InfrastructureBiotechDrug DiscoveryQuantum Computing

◆ Stages

seed

◆ Geography Focus

British ColumbiaCanada

◆ Team

Name	Title	Role	Links
UBC Investment Management	Professional investment management company	—	in

◆ Notable Investments

UBC Catalyst Ventures Fundspinoff companies created from licensed UBC research discoveriescompanies established by UBC faculty, staff, students and recent alumni

◆ Traits

Leads rounds

Co-invests

◆ FAQ

What does UBC Catalyst Venture Fund invest in?

UBC Catalyst Venture Fund invests in AI Infrastructure, Biotech, Drug Discovery and Quantum Computing at the seed stage.

Which geographies does UBC Catalyst Venture Fund focus on?

UBC Catalyst Venture Fund focuses on British Columbia and Canada, and is headquartered in Canada.