League of Innovators
AcceleratorVancouver · Pre-Seed–Growth
Investment thesis
League of Innovators supports young founders (under 30) through a founder-first, no-equity, no-cost model that treats founders like athletes needing coaching, practice, and recovery. Its programming spans idea validation, a flagship 12-week accelerator for founders with an MVP seeking product-market fit (featuring AMAs with experienced founders, peer huddles, and workshops), and a 12-month residency for founders with traction who are ready to scale. The organization emphasizes community, mentorship, and hands-on learning delivered largely through virtual sessions.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 1 of 1 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×1Cleantech ×1Deep Tech ×1
Portfolio companies · 1 tracked
alumni founders can tell you what the program is really likeXatoms develops photocatalytic materials for industrial wastewater treatment using an AI-assisted material discovery platform.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechDeep Tech
Kerem Topal Ismail Oglou(Cofounder)Diana Virgovicova(Cofounder)inShirley (Yue Ming) Zhong(Cofounder)
Co-investorsBoxOne VenturesFront Row VenturesGenesis VenturesWaterloo Accelerator CentreBDC Capital CorporationLOI Venture
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesXatoms · betakit.com · Jan 29, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does League of Innovators invest at?
- League of Innovators invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What sectors does League of Innovators focus on?
- League of Innovators focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is League of Innovators located?
- League of Innovators is headquartered in Vancouver, CA.
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