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Venture Grade

Venture Grade

Halifaxsmu.ca

Overview

Venture Grade is a student-run venture capital investment fund based at the Sobey School of Business at Saint Mary's University in Halifax, Canada, that provides students with applied learning experiences in the private equity asset class.

Year Founded

2016

Portfolio Companies

1

Website

smu.ca

Investments

Venture Grade investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Aurea TechnologiesDec 2019SeedCo-investor

Key People

Mehak Saini

General Partner

Ugochi West

General Partner

Sector & Stage Mix

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Investment Activity

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FAQ

Where is Venture Grade based?

Venture Grade is headquartered in Halifax, Canada.

When was Venture Grade founded?

Venture Grade was founded in 2016.

How many portfolio companies does Venture Grade have?

Venture Grade has 1 portfolio company in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in Venture Grade's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Aurea Technologies.

What was Venture Grade's most recent investment shown here?

Venture Grade's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Aurea Technologies in 2019.

What sectors does Venture Grade focus on?

Venture Grade focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability.

What company stages does Venture Grade focus on?

Venture Grade typically invests at the Early stage.

What is Venture Grade's AUM?

Venture Grade's assets under management are estimated between $170.0K and $300.0K.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersHalifax
Year Founded2016

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