Victory Square Technologies
Victory Square Technologies is a technology accelerator specializing in sports, health, and entertainment industries. With a portfolio of over 20 innovative companies, Victory Square follows a unique investment approach, supporting solutions that are already in demand in the market. Their experienced management teams drive rapid growth, unlock value, and generate explosive revenues for their portfolio companies, embracing the conviction of entrepreneurs and their bold ideas.
Key Info
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Founded Year
2015
Founders
Ray Walia, Shafin Diamond Tejani
Number of Investments
11
Number of Exits
1
Industries
Business Development, Digital Entertainment, Fantasy Sports, Finance, Financial Services, Sports
Number of Portfolio Organizations
11
Number of Lead Investments
6
Number of Exits (IPO)
1
Contact Email
Spring Activator
Spring Activator is a global startup school and impact-focused organization founded in January 2014 with a mission to mainstream impact entrepreneurship. Unlike traditional incubators and accelerators, Spring collaborates with leaders and innovators addressing societal challenges. With a strong emphasis on technology-enabled ventures, Spring offers various programs, including the Spring Incubator, the Spring Impact Startup Visa Accelerator, Funding Workshops and Roundtables, as well as Ecosystems Advisory and Consulting. Based in Vancouver, Canada, Spring aims to empower entrepreneurs worldwide in developing impactful businesses.
Key Info
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Founded Year
2014
Founders
Keith Ippel
Number of Investments
38
Number of Exits
1
Industries
Consulting, Financial Services, Incubators, Social Entrepreneurship, Training
Number of Portfolio Organizations
38
Number of Lead Investments
3
Number of Exits (IPO)
1
Accelerator Program Type
On-Site
Accelerator Duration (in weeks)
17
Contact Email
Innovate BC
Innovate BC, a Crown Agency of the Province of British Columbia, Canada, plays a vital role in funding entrepreneurial support programs throughout the region. With a focus on technology startups and entrepreneurs, Innovate BC offers a range of initiatives, sponsorships, and competitions aimed at facilitating technology commercialization and fostering innovation in the province. Through its efforts, Innovate BC aims to fuel the growth and success of the technology ecosystem in British Columbia.
Key Info
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Founded Year
2004
Number of Investments
39
Number of Exits
1
Number of Portfolio Organizations
37
Number of Lead Investments
30
Number of Exits (IPO)
1
Moken
Moken is a Vancouver-based startup accelerator, offering a global platform for startups and founders. Founded by Kendra Garagan and Mohamed Ibshara in 2020, Moken provides comprehensive guidance to entrepreneurs, supporting them from ideation to scaling. Their assistance programs include early stage venture funding, non-equity support, private equity investment, secondary market opportunities, and seed funding, making Moken a valuable resource for aspiring entrepreneurs in the British Columbia startup ecosystem and beyond.
Key Info
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Founded Year
2020
Founders
Kendra Garagan, Mohamed Ibshara
Number of Investments
3
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Non Equity Assistance, Private Equity, Secondary Market, Seed
Industries
Angel Investment, Apps, Communities, Consulting, Events, Incubators, Marketing, Personal Branding
Number of Portfolio Organizations
2
Contact Email
New Ventures BC
New Ventures BC is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and supporting entrepreneurship in British Columbia's technology sector. They host the annual New Ventures BC Competition, the region's largest and longest-running tech competition, providing education, coaching, and awarding $250,000 in prizes to BC startups. Additionally, New Ventures BC offers a Distance Venture Acceleration Program with mentorship, focusing on customer discovery and Market Validation Training, along with the Innovator Skills Initiative grant program, providing up to $10,000 per year to tech companies and startups to hire BC post-secondary students.
Key Info
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Founded Year
2001
Number of Investments
18
Number of Exits
1
Industries
Information Technology
Number of Portfolio Organizations
18
Number of Lead Investments
8
Number of Exits (IPO)
1
Contact Email
Launch Academy
Launch Academy is a non-equity assistance startup accelerator based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Founded in 2012 by Alex Chuang, Mike Edwards, Ray Walia, and Roger Patterson, the accelerator offers a comprehensive package of mentorship, resources, networking opportunities, and a supportive environment to aid entrepreneurs in securing funding and accelerating the growth of their startups.
Key Info
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Founded Year
2012
Founders
Alex Chuang, Mike Edwards, Ray Walia, Roger Patterson
Number of Investments
11
Number of Exits
3
Investment Stage
Non Equity Assistance
Industries
Business Development, Consulting, Events, Incubators, Information Technology, Management Consulting, Training
Number of Portfolio Organizations
11
Number of Lead Investments
3
Number of Exits (IPO)
3
Accelerator Program Type
On-Site
Accelerator Duration (in weeks)
5
Contact Email
RADIUS
RADIUS is a social innovation hub based at SFU's Beedie School of Business in Vancouver, Canada. As a startup accelerator, RADIUS is committed to fostering social innovation by supporting early stage, late stage, and venture companies that aim to make a positive impact on society. Through mentorship, resources, and a nurturing environment, RADIUS helps these companies realize their vision for a better world.
Key Info
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Number of Investments
4
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture, Venture
Industries
Consulting
Number of Portfolio Organizations
4
Number of Lead Investments
1
Accelerator Program Type
On-Site
Accelerator Duration (in weeks)
24
Entrepreneurship@UBC
entrepreneurship@UBC is a Vancouver-based startup accelerator that supports early-stage ventures by providing grants and seed funding, aimed at propelling innovative ideas from the University of British Columbia into successful ventures. Since its establishment in 2013, entrepreneurship@UBC has been promoting entrepreneurship and venture creation, helping entrepreneurs bring their ideas to fruition.
Key Info
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Founded Year
2013
Number of Investments
108
Number of Exits
5
Number of Portfolio Organizations
107
Number of Lead Investments
2
Accelerator Program Type
On-Site
Contact Email
HATCH ventures
HATCH Ventures is a collaborative effort between UBC’s Institute for Computing, Information and Cognitive Systems (ICICS) and entrepreneurship@UBC. As UBC’s late-stage accelerator for technological and social innovations with strong commercial potential, HATCH Venture Builder provides innovators with the tools and support they need to shape a better world. From securing their first major investor to identifying their first customer, HATCH offers tailored, hands-on support, empowering ventures and entrepreneurs to reach their fullest potential.
Key Info
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Founded Year
2016
Number of Investments
33
Number of Exits
1
Industries
Funding Platform, Incubators
Number of Portfolio Organizations
33
Number of Exits (IPO)
1
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