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Brain Canada Foundation

Brain Canada Foundation

Overview

Brain Canada Foundation is a national non-profit charity that enables and supports innovative brain research in Canada, acting as a national convenor for the research community. It operates through the Canada Brain Research Fund (CBRF), a public-private partnership with the Government of Canada, matching donations from a range of partners to fund research into the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of brain disorders.

Year Founded

1998

Portfolio Companies

3

Investments

Brain Canada Foundation investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Immugenia Inc.Oct 2024GrantCo-investor
Nothing Artificial Inc.Oct 2024GrantLead
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Key People

Viviane Poupon

President and Chief Executive Officer

Kate Shingler

Senior Director, Strategic Communications

Blair Levinsky

Director

Edward Fon

Co Director - Canadian Open Parkinson Network (C-OPN)

Jean-Martin C. Strati

Director, Finance Operations

Monica Berger

Director Of Philanthropy

Ravi Menon

Chair Of The Research Committee, Director

Pamela Kanellis

Chief Research And Program Officer

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Sector & Stage Mix

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Investment Activity

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2023
2024
2025
2026

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FAQ

Where is Brain Canada Foundation based?

Brain Canada Foundation is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.

When was Brain Canada Foundation founded?

Brain Canada Foundation was founded in 1998.

How many portfolio companies does Brain Canada Foundation have?

Brain Canada Foundation has 3 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in Brain Canada Foundation's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Immugenia Inc., Nothing Artificial Inc..

What was Brain Canada Foundation's most recent investment shown here?

Brain Canada Foundation's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Nothing Artificial Inc. in 2024.

What sectors does Brain Canada Foundation focus on?

Brain Canada Foundation focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Frontier & Industrial Tech.

What company stages does Brain Canada Foundation focus on?

Stage focus information for Brain Canada Foundation is not publicly available.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersMontreal
Year Founded1998

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