Creative Destruction Lab

Creative Destruction Lab

Overview

Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) is a non-profit organization that delivers an objectives-based program for massively scalable, seed-stage, science- and technology-based companies . The program employs an objectives-based mentoring process by a selected group of accomplished entrepreneurs, angel investors, economists, and scientists . CDL's mission is to enhance the commercialization of science for the betterment of humankind .

Year Founded

2012

Portfolio Companies

99

Investments

CompanyDateStageLead
PointFit TechnologyFeb 2026SeedCo-investor
CURA Climate Inc.Nov 2025AcceleratorCo-investor
Primary BioscienceOct 2025SeedCo-investor
FireSwarm Solutions IncJul 2025SeedCo-investor
CodalioJul 2025SeedCo-investor

Key People

Ajay Agrawal

Founder

Anthony Lacavera

Founding Partner

Colin Harris

Founding Partner, CDL-Vancouver

Neal Dempsey

Founding Partner, CDL-Seattle

Sonia Sennik

Executive Director

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersToronto, Ontario
Year Founded2012

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