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The DMZ

The DMZ

Toronto, Ontariodmz.ca

Overview

The DMZ is a tech incubator and startup ecosystem at Toronto Metropolitan University that helps founders build, launch, and scale their businesses. It provides startups with access to customers, capital, industry experts, and a community of entrepreneurs. Founded in 2010, it was originally named the Digital Media Zone. The DMZ has a for-profit investment arm, DMZ Ventures, which launched a fund in 2024 to invest in pre-seed and seed-stage startups. The incubator's programs support early-stage companies with funding, mentorship, and resources.

Portfolio Companies

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Website

dmz.ca

Investments

The DMZ investments
CompanyDateStageLead
CloutdeskOct 2020Pre SeedCo-investor
OpenSportsJun 2016AcceleratorCo-investor
BlynkMar 2014AcceleratorCo-investor
Spoonity-SeedCo-investor
OpenSports-GrantCo-investor

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersToronto, Ontario
Year FoundedN/A

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