Teachers' Venture Growth
Institutional investorToronto · Series B–Late Stage · 31 people tracked
Investment thesis
TVG invests directly in late-stage (Series B onward) technology companies that use innovation to build a better future, partnering closely with founders and management to provide global expertise and resources. It prefers to lead rounds but will also co-invest with aligned partners. Backed by one of the world's largest pension plans, it takes a long-term view with flexible capital that can grow alongside portfolio companies, without caps on investment size or duration. TVG also selectively makes indirect investments through commitments to leading venture capital and growth equity funds, deploying across North America, Europe and Asia.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 31 people
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Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Teachers' Venture Growth invest at?
- Teachers' Venture Growth invests at the Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What is Teachers' Venture Growth's typical check size?
- Teachers' Venture Growth typically writes checks of $50M – $250M.
- What sectors does Teachers' Venture Growth focus on?
- Teachers' Venture Growth focuses on Consumer, Data & Infrastructure, Defense Tech, EdTech, Enterprise Software, Fintech, FoodTech, Healthtech, Media & Entertainment, SaaS, Sector Agnostic, Semiconductors.
- Where is Teachers' Venture Growth located?
- Teachers' Venture Growth is headquartered in Toronto, CA.
- Does Teachers' Venture Growth lead rounds?
- Yes, Teachers' Venture Growth leads investment rounds.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
from their channelThoughts from Katie Martin, Markets Columnist, Financial Times | School of Thought Podcast | OTPP
Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan (OTPP)
Thoughts from C.S. Venkatakrishnan, Group CEO, Barclays | School of Thought Podcast | OTPP
Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan (OTPP)
Why we invested in Alan's innovative app
Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan (OTPP)
Why we invested in Enwave, a leader in low-carbon district energy
Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan (OTPP)
How Busy Bees expanded its early childhood nurseries globally with Ontario Teachers' support
Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan (OTPP) · youtube.com
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Co-investors · 3
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