VFPC Fall 2020: investment announcement
With the closing of another investment round, we are excited to announce the 4 new companies joining the Velocity Fund and Velocity Health Tech Fund portfolios.
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Announcing our 10 finalists and the next virtual VFPC event
Editor’s note: You can watch our second virtual VFPC on-demand now. (Nov 5, 2020) Four months ago, Velocity held its first ever virtual VFPC. Smart beds for special needs, an app for pharmacists to provide more personalized care, the next generation of seamless and…
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Velocity partners with Scale AI to boost AI startups and supply chain productivity
Combining the power of Canada’s supercluster with Velocity’s mission to launch high-impact companies, this partnership will strengthen our support for game-changing AI companies.
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It’s a go. VFPC is virtual for Fall 2020
If you are interested in a pre-seed investment ($50K or $100K), you can apply for the Fall 2020 edition of VFPC today. We invite all finalists to pitch virtually, and we are looking to invest in four startups this round.
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Suncayr: from deeptech to the dawning of a global brand
Suncayr is the maker of SPOTMYUV, a UV detection sticker that can show someone when sunscreen needs to be reapplied again. Read the story that’s more than half-a-decade in the making.
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Post-VFPC update: Catching up with Intelline
Intelline designs and manufactures high efficiency diesel generators. Read what the startup’s been working on since 2018.
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New product feature launch: Catching up with Ground News
Velocity recently caught up with Ground News to learn more about their company growth and new product feature.
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Wolf and Grizzly: the makings of a tech company in campfire cooking
The founders of Wolf and Grizzly describe their startup journey and the mechanical innovation story behind their outdoor products.
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MedMe Health milestones: accelerator program completion & product launch to help fight COVID-19
Velocity is very pleased to share two major updates on MedMe Health, one of our newest portfolio companies.
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Search is on for Velocity’s Next Campus Director!
Velocity is seeking its next Campus Director to lead Velocity’s entrepreneurial support system for the University of Waterloo (UWaterloo) campus.