Profile of some Canadian Venture Capital Firms

There are a growing number of venture capital firms being established in Canada. These investors include those affiliated with Canada’s major financial institutions, or those receive mandate from Canada’s pension funds or insurance companies, as well as venture capital firms set up by successful Canadian entrepreneurs. 

Here are some companies for you to take a look. 

BDR Capital

BDR Capital is an active Canadian venture capital firm that has invested in mostly technology & telecommunications related opportunities. It also invests in companies outside Canada. Its current portfolio has diversified companies including: Network Infrastructure services provider, software development company, semiconductor company, waste management company and E-health management company. 

Most of its investments are focused in the technology applications and wireless technologies, but it has been increasing its diversification into other sectors such as cleantech. 

Beringer Capital

Beringer Capital invests in US and Canadian companies in the marketing services and specialty media industry. The company will consider opportunities that have minimum of $1m pre-tax profit. The company is an active investor which also involves in acquisition, MBOs and refinancing activities. 

Its past and current portfolio has some interesting companies including Matchmaking website, podcasting production, digital advertising and marketing communication firms. 

Argo Global Capital

Argo Global Capital is a leading venture capital firm focused on investing in companies that are enabling the convergence of wireless communications and the Internet. 

Argo’s investment professionals contribute strong operational and technical backgrounds, and extensive experience in private equity investment and international business. 

Current portfolio consists companies in these main categories segmented by the company: Network Infrastructure, Service Platforms, Customer Information & Network Resource Management, Terminals and Appliances, Content Applications and Telecommunications Financial Services. 

Argo Global Capital is a global investor actively in these industries. 

Alberta Enterprise

The Enterprise Fund is investing in a series of privately managed venture capital investment funds, each operating in different sectors and stages of startup development from seed, to venture and expansion.

Alberta Enterprise does not invest in companies, but in venture capital (VC) funds that have a track record of success, strong global networks and a demonstrated commitment to the province of Alberta.

The amount that the Enterprise Fund will invest in a given venture fund is dependent on the overall fund size, the sector, the investment stage and the commitment to Alberta.

The venture capital funds the company invest in are generally closed, private equity investment vehicles, typically operating for ten years, investing in a portfolio of high growth technology startup companies. 

Canadian Capital Providers Guide

Check out our Canadian Capital Providers Guide which include venture capital and private equity firms that are active in Canadian opportunities. 

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