Two years after Graphite Ventures spinout, MaRS IAF is ready to invest again
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Two years after Graphite Ventures spinout, MaRS IAF is ready to invest again

Since its launch in 2008, the Toronto-based MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund (IAF) has grown into one of the country’s most active early-stage venture capital…

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Brickeye secures $5 million CAD in convertible debt round with participation from BDC and Graphite Ventures
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Brickeye secures $5 million CAD in convertible debt round with participation from BDC and Graphite Ventures

Brickeye provides construction companies with job site monitoring, analytics, and smart automations. Toronto-based Brickeye, a construction-focused internet of things (IoT) and data analytics company,…

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Graphite Ventures closes $110-million Fund IV as firm builds its national presence

Graphite has added Albertan LPs and VCs, and recently invested in Montréal-based Maxa. Toronto-based Graphite Ventures has reached $110 million in the final close…

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Canada attracts 30,000 tech workers, BDC wants Thrive co-investment partners

Plus: Shopify is building entrepreneurs an AI Sidekick. Welcome to BetaKit’s startup stories of the week! Here, you will find the week’s most important…

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Graphite Ventures secures $10 million from AEC to continue Alberta commitment

The Toronto-based VC firm recently invested in the Calgary startup WaitWell. Toronto-based Graphite Ventures has secured a $10-million investment from provincially-backed Alberta Enterprise Corporation…

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Graphite Innovation & Technology secures $10 million to help reduce emissions from marine shipping vessels

The Halifax startup provides sustainable coating for marine transportation. Halifax-based Graphite Innovation & Technology (GIT), which provides sustainable coating for marine shipping vessels, has…

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Graphite Ventures appoints Omi Velasco as principal to lead Western Canada deals

Graphite now has local investment team members in Calgary, Waterloo, Ottawa, and Toronto. Graphite Ventures has announced the addition of Omi Velasco as…

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