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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

14

Investments

University of Waterloo investments
CompanyDateStageLead
NeuroVigil, Inc.Apr 2024Series BCo-investor
Vena MedicalMar 2017GrantCo-investor
Trajekt Sports-GrantCo-investor
Ionada-GrantCo-investor
AquaSensingMar 2021GrantCo-investor
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Investment Activity

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FAQ

Where is University of Waterloo based?

University of Waterloo is headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.

When was University of Waterloo founded?

University of Waterloo was founded in 1957.

How many portfolio companies does University of Waterloo have?

University of Waterloo has 14 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in University of Waterloo's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include NeuroVigil, Inc., Vena Medical, Trajekt Sports, Ionada, AquaSensing.

What was University of Waterloo's most recent investment shown here?

University of Waterloo's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in NeuroVigil, Inc. in 2024.

What sectors does University of Waterloo focus on?

University of Waterloo focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Telecommunications & Networking, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure.

What company stages does University of Waterloo focus on?

Stage focus information for University of Waterloo is not publicly available.

What is University of Waterloo's AUM?

University of Waterloo's assets under management are estimated between $608.3M and $608.3M.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersWaterloo, Ontario
Year Founded1957

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