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Pender was founded in 2003 and is an independent, employee-owned investment firm located in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Our goal is to protect and grow wealth for our investors over time. We have a talented investment team of expert analysts, security selectors and independent thinkers who actively manage our suite of niche investment funds, exploiting inefficient parts of the investing universe to achieve our goal.
We believe that small and nimble funds, such as ours, can be opportunistic, accessing unique investment opportunities that are potentially rewarding for investors.
We believe that funds with concentrated portfolios of value‐based investments have the potential to generate superior long‐term, risk‐adjusted returns.
We believe that managers who have their own financial interests aligned with those of investors show greater conviction and act with heightened vigilance of both risks and opportunities.
We believe that a diverse and inclusive team drives more rounded conversations, leading to better decision making for our funds.
Our goal is to protect and grow wealth for our investors over time. We have a talented investment team of expert analysts, security selectors and independent thinkers who actively manage our suite of niche investment funds, exploiting inefficient parts of the investing universe to achieve our goal.
We believe that small and nimble funds, such as ours, can be opportunistic, accessing unique investment opportunities that are potentially rewarding for investors.
We believe that funds with concentrated portfolios of value‐based investments have the potential to generate superior long‐term, risk‐adjusted returns.
We believe that managers who have their own financial interests aligned with those of investors show greater conviction and act with heightened vigilance of both risks and opportunities.
We believe that a diverse and inclusive team drives more rounded conversations, leading to better decision making for our funds.
Overview
Location
Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver
Employees
11-50
Founded date
2003
Investment Type
Venture Capital
Portfolio 1
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Mentions in press and media 8
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| Nov 5, 2022 | PenderFund Capital Management Ltd. Announces Wind Down of Pender Emerging Markets Impact Fund | VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PenderFund Capital Management Ltd. ("Pender") today announced its intention to wind down the mandate of the Pender Emerging Markets Impact Fund (the "Fund").... |
| Nov 21, 2021 | Innovation and inspiration | Good morning everyone. Welcome to the hundreds of new readers with us this Sunday. 2021 has been a meteorological masterclass. We’ve seen a Heat Dome burst by a Bomb Cyclone that flowed into an Atmospheric River. Despite my appreciation of ... |
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FAQ about PenderFund Capital Management
When was PenderFund Capital Management founded?
PenderFund Capital Management was founded in 2003.
How many startups has PenderFund Capital Management invested in?
PenderFund Capital Management has 1 portfolio company on Parsers VC.
What has the press written about PenderFund Capital Management?
Parsers VC has collected 8 articles mentioning PenderFund Capital Management, among them “PenderFund Capital Management Ltd. Announces Wind Down of Pender Emerging Markets Impact Fund” (Nov 5, 2022) and “Innovation and inspiration” (Nov 21, 2021).
Is PenderFund Capital Management still active?
Yes, PenderFund Capital Management is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Aug 26, 2025.