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SFU Innovates Venture Fund

Simon Fraser University

vc$14.1MCo-invests

Fund Size

$14.1M

Location

Canada

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Investment Thesis

Support early-stage companies founded by SFU researchers, students and alumni in sectors with significant economic potential

About Simon Fraser University

SFU Innovates Venture Fund is a university-linked venture fund co-created by Simon Fraser University and InBC to commercialize SFU research, student, and alumni technologies into B.C.-based companies. It focuses on early-stage innovation and aims to retain talent and intellectual property in British Columbia while supporting job creation and economic growth.

Sectors

BiotechClean EnergyAdvanced Materials

Stages

pre-seedseed

Geography Focus

British ColumbiaCanada

Traits

Leads rounds

Co-invests

FAQ

What does SFU Innovates Venture Fund invest in?

SFU Innovates Venture Fund invests in Biotech, Clean Energy and Advanced Materials at the pre-seed and seed stages.

Which geographies does SFU Innovates Venture Fund focus on?

SFU Innovates Venture Fund focuses on British Columbia and Canada, and is headquartered in Canada.