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University of Waterloo

University of Waterloo

Waterloo, Ontariouwaterloo.ca

Overview

University of Waterloo is a Canadian public research university that fosters innovation through various funding mechanisms, including its flagship startup incubator Velocity, the pre-seed Velocity Fund, and by investing its endowment in venture capital funds.

Year Founded

1957

Portfolio Companies

12

Investments

University of Waterloo investments
CompanyDateStageLead
ArcticEdge TechnologiesMar 2025GrantCo-investor
Razroze Inc.Oct 2024GrantCo-investor
NeuroVigil, Inc.Apr 2024Series BCo-investor
illumiSonics Inc.Mar 2024Early FundingCo-investor
HyperbeamMay 2021GrantCo-investor

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersWaterloo, Ontario
Year Founded1957

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