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Velocity is a leading entrepreneurship program at the University of Waterloo that has helped more than 400 companies start and grow, raising more than $3.6B in funding, and creating 5,000+ jobs. From idea, to product development, to commercialization, Velocity provides the knowledge, tools, space, and network that founders need to solve important global problems and become successful businesses.
Velocity programs include the Velocity Incubator, Canada's most productive startup incubator which offers zero cost workspace within a 37,000 square foot facility, in addition to product development labs, mentorship, and a vibrant startup community.
Notable Velocity alumni include Kik, North, Vidyard, Sortable, and Mappedin.
Velocity programs include the Velocity Incubator, Canada's most productive startup incubator which offers zero cost workspace within a 37,000 square foot facility, in addition to product development labs, mentorship, and a vibrant startup community.
Notable Velocity alumni include Kik, North, Vidyard, Sortable, and Mappedin.
Overview
Location
Canada, Ontario, Waterloo
Employees
11-50
Phone
+1 519-804-2240
Founded date
2008
Investment Type
Venture Capital; Accelerator
Investment Stage
Pre-Seed; Seed; Series A
Portfolio 222
| Date | Name | Website | Total Raised | Location |
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| Aug 31, 2024 | PatientCompanion | patientcompanion.ca | ||
| Aug 31, 2024 | Quip Medical | quipmedical.org | ||
| Aug 31, 2024 | EmergConnect | emergconnect.ca | $350K | Canada, Ontario, Vaughan |
| Aug 31, 2024 | Material Futures | materialfutureslab.com | ||
| Aug 31, 2024 | Technology Trace | technologytraceinc.com | ||
| Aug 31, 2024 | EyesoBio | eyesobio.com | ||
| Aug 31, 2024 | Carbonified | carbonified.ca | ||
| Aug 31, 2024 | Stabl | stabl.io | United States, Illinois, Naperville | |
| Aug 31, 2024 | Page | pagegr.com |
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Persons 26
| Date | First Name | Last Name | Title | Location | |||
| Sign up to see | Sign up to see | Sign up to see | Sign up to see | Sign up to see | Sign up to see | Sign up to see | Sign up to see |
| Pat | Martinson | Concept Coach | Sign up to see | ||||
| Eric | Blondeel | Assc. Director, Advisory | |||||
| Michelle | Benevides | Assc. Director, Partnerships and Communications | |||||
| Suleyman | Begenjov | Digital Communications Specialist | |||||
| Will | Muir | Brand Marketing and Communications Officer | |||||
| Adrien | Côté | Executive Director | Sign up to see | ||||
| Val | Maloney | Manager, Programs and Events | |||||
| Parisa | Sadatmousavi | Assc. Director, Product Development and Spaces | |||||
| John | Dick | Sr. Director, Founder Development |
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Mentions in press and media 2
| Date | Title | Description |
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| Aug 11, 2020 | Business Incubators Across Canada: Help for Start-ups & Entrepreneurs | It’s abundantly clear that running a small business can be risky and the ongoing pandemic has only added to that difficulty. About 30% of small businesses won’t survive longer than two years, and 50% won’t survive longer than five years, ac... |
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FAQ about Velocity
When was Velocity founded?
Velocity was founded in 2008.
How many startups has Velocity invested in?
Velocity has 222 portfolio companies on Parsers VC, among them PatientCompanion, Quip Medical and EmergConnect.
What has the press written about Velocity?
Parsers VC has collected 2 articles mentioning Velocity, among them “Business Incubators Across Canada: Help for Start-ups & Entrepreneurs” (Aug 11, 2020).
Is Velocity still active?
Yes, Velocity is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Sep 5, 2024.