Accelerate Fund supports the growth of early-stage Alberta technology companies with a venture capital fund that matches angel investment. Accelerate Fund is currently seeking qualified companies for the $23-million Accelerate Fund III. The original $10-million Accelerate Fund I and Fund II are fully invested in forward-looking businesses.

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Accelerate Fund III is an early-stage angel co-investment fund in Alberta. We co-invest alongside angel investors in financing rounds and will typically invest $250,000 on the same terms and conditions as private investors. We work with formal angel groups, super-angels, family funds, and individual angel investors. Accelerate Fund III invests in private, early-stage Alberta companies in knowledge-based industries including information and communications technology, energy technology, as well as life sciences, including agriculture and biotech. Accelerate Fund III is managed by Yaletown Partners with the support of The A100. Alberta Enterprise Corporation is Accelerate Fund III’s lead limited partner with support from other investors, including Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund.

The Canadian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (CVCA) report on VC investments in H1 2024 is out, and here’s where Alberta stands: 

• Alberta attracted $383M across 41 deals, with a rise in investment activity in Q2
• Alberta surpassed BC in terms of VC investment to join Ontario and Québec as the top three provinces, collectively accounting for 90% of all dollars invested in H1 2024

Accelerate Fund was identified as one of the most active investors in seed rounds, with our investments in Helcim, PayShepherd and CARE Group (EaseCare) in the first half of the year.

See the CVCA's full report: https://lnkd.in/gitZRSfG 

To learn more about Accelerate Fund and who we back, visit acceleratefund.ca or reach out to our team: Arden Tse, Yasmine Al-Hussein, MBA and Melania Antoszko. 

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Come mix it up at C-Tribe Festival! The summer event in Edmonton that combines tech, music, gaming, culture, and fashion. It celebrates diversity and supports innovative people from underestimated communities with achieving their dreams.

Catch us at the Investor Zone on Wednesday, Aug 14th, 11am to 2pm and for the ElevateHer Pitch Competition from 5-8 pm, where Yasmine Al-Hussein, MBA will be judging.

Here’s a link to register: https://lnkd.in/gU4skxfx

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Alberta Enterprise Corporation (AEC)’s Alberta Technology Deal Flow Study 2023 is now out, and it’s packed with insights into Alberta’s fast-evolving technology and innovation sector. 

• 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: 2,378 companies were identified, a 157% increase since 2012
• 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗜 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗟: 46% of Alberta companies are integrating AI or ML, up from 36% in 2021
• 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼-𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀: 37% of companies reported one or more female founders, up from 30% in 2021

Access to capital is the top challenge facing many Alberta tech companies, especially with current market conditions favouring revenue-focused efficient businesses. 

We look forward to continuing to support Alberta tech companies in their efforts to gain market traction, access investors, and best guide them in fundraising. 

See the full report: https://lnkd.in/g-D-j_V 

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The entire AF team joined the Venture Capital Association of Alberta (VCAA) Ski Conference in Lake Louise last week to connect with fellow investors and hit the slopes!

With valuable networking opportunities and engaging sessions on what’s coming next in the tech industry and venture capital, some of key takeaways from the event included:

• Insights from Heather Redman of Flying Fish Partners and Noah Nagle of Inovia Capital on the growth of AI and investor perspectives, Pierre Cleroux of BDC on economic trends impacting small businesses, and ecosystem builders Chris Neumann and Aubrie Pagano emphasizing the importance of competing on a global scale.

• The #VCCI update provided positive outlooks for fund managers in 2024 and beyond.

• Diverse perspectives from local, national, and international VCs and service providers were shared from roundtable discussions and case studies.

• Fangjin Y. of Imply emphasized the importance of VCs that listen to founders.

• Doing the things you say you will do is a great quality to look for in any entrepreneur. In a fireside chat with Shawn Abbott of Inovia Capital and Greg Ogrodnick of Circle Cardiovascular Imaging, Shawn pointed out Greg as a good example of someone with a high "Say:Do" ratio. 
 
A special thank you to Omi Velasco and the VCAA for organizing such a fantastic conference and opportunity to promote investment into Alberta startups. 

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Are we effectively harnessing the power of AI to narrow gender equality gaps, or are we letting these gaps perpetuate, or even worse, widen?

We are pleased to support Alberta Female Founders, Funders and Fortifiers (ABF4)'s event "Conversations in Gender and AI" at the Upper Bound conference in Edmonton. 

This discussion will explore the impact of AI technologies on the labor market and gender equality. With panelists ranging from researchers to business intelligence professionals to AI researchers, attendees will engage in vital discussions about bias and gender in AI. 

The event will take place on May 22nd, 2024, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm at the Edmonton Unlimited Offices. Open to all, attendees don't need an Upper Bound pass to participate, and lunch will be provided. 

Register now on Luma to secure a spot and contribute to shaping a more inclusive future in AI.

Congrats to the Arolytics team on securing $1M in funding from Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)! 

This investment will support their $2.5 million project to enhance methane monitoring techniques through advanced analytics, improving their Emissions Data Software (AroViz) and Modelling (AroFEMP) solutions and scaling their resources to deliver their technology to both local and global markets.

Kudos to the team as you continue to lead responsible methane emissions management for the modern energy industry.

See the news in BetaKit: https://lnkd.in/gdXDCJ3i

#Alberta #AlbertaTech #CleanTech  #OilandGas #Energy #EnergyTech #Sustainability #EmissionsReduction #Methane

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