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UCeed Funds

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Investment thesis

UCeed fills a critical funding gap between early-stage government grants and private sector investment by supporting technology-driven ventures that demonstrate capacity to diversify the regional economy, improve community health, and develop new talent pools. The fund prioritizes companies emerging from university research and innovation ecosystems, emphasizing the translation of discovery and invention into real-world impact across local, national, and global challenges.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 6, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Seed
Check
$25K – $300K
HQ
Calgary, CA
Leads rounds
Follows
Instruments
Equity · Debt
Tracked investments
93

What they invest in

from 53 of 93 portfolio companies

Medical Devices ×23Healthtech ×21Digital Health ×14Hardware ×12AI & Machine Learning ×11Biotech ×8Deep Tech ×7Cleantech ×6

HQs:Canada×27United States×2Singapore×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 13 portfolio companies
46%
solo founders
6 of 13 mapped founding teams

Founding team size:solo founder×62 founders×23 founders×44+ founders×1

Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program

Y Combinator ×2

Investments · 93 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2024 · 12023 · 12 dated

3E Nano

Reduces energy consumption and improves building energy efficiency through nano-thin window coatings.

AazeinTx

Commercializing a novel, fast-acting, orally delivered compound for the treatment of acute and chronic asthma.

Aggeneaggene.ca

AgGene develops crop traits to improve resilience, harvest stability, and seed value, with a primary focus on canola addressing challenges like environmental stress and pod shatter, plus pulse programs for improved protein and ingredient quality.

AgTechBiotech

Co-investorsStartup TNTTall Grass VenturesBoxOne Ventures

Albus Healthalbushealth.comin𝕏

Albus Health develops clinically validated monitoring technology that tracks respiratory metrics, heart rate, and cough frequency to support clinical studies.

BiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices

Prof Maarten De Vos(Head of R&D)

Co-investorsCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)Meridian Health VenturesParkwalk Advisors

All Skin

Improves access to dermatology-backed skincare information through mobile app and B2B services for various skin conditions.

Altiro Energyaltiroenergy.com

Altiro Energy develops an iron-based energy storage system that stores renewable or excess energy as reusable CO2-free iron fuel and later releases it as on-demand heat or power, producing rust that is recharged for the next cycle.

CleantechClimate TechEnergy

Co-investorsCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)HAXBoxOne Ventures

Alto

Comprehensive platform helping families find trusted and rigorously vetted caregivers for seniors and individuals with disabilities.

Amplifier

Developing a proprietary Large Acoustic Model that can screen for wellness indicators and medical conditions using recorded speech.

Amplifier Healthamplifierhealth.com

Amplifier Health provides a Voice Intelligence API that extracts over 1,000 acoustic biomarkers from a single voice sample to enable non-invasive health screening and turn any microphone into a clinical diagnostic tool.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthMedical Devices

Co-investorsCartan Capital

Areto Labsaretolabs.comin

Areto Labs offers a responsible AI platform that combines human judgment with AI to detect and filter harmful online content such as hate speech and technology-facilitated gender-based violence, helping global brands and public figures build safer digital communities.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecuritySaaS

Lana(Co-founder)Kasey(Co-founder)Jacqueline Comer(Co-founder)

Co-investorsCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)Edmonton UnlimitedScaleGood Fund LP (powered by TELUS)Startup TNTThe 51 VenturesUCeed+1 more

Aslan Renewablesaslanrenewables.com

Aslan Renewables installs modular hydropower systems beside existing dams and water-control structures in North America, converting managed water flow into always-on clean electricity for communities, industry, and grids.

CleantechClimate TechEnergy

Auctus Surgicalauctussurgical.com

Auctus Surgical develops medical device technology to treat children's scoliosis, a pediatric spinal deformity.

HardwareHealthtechMedical Devices

John Ashley(Co-Founder & CEO)Murali Kadaba(Co-Founder & Chief Science Officer)Dillon Kiwat(Co-Founder & Senior R&D Engineer)Damien Shulock(VP Research & Development)

Ayrton Energyayrtonenergy.comin

Ayrton Energy develops a hydrogen storage and transport solution based on a proprietary liquid organic hydrogen carrier (LOHC) and electrochemistry, storing hydrogen as a liquid at ambient conditions so it can be moved using existing fuel infrastructure.

CleantechClimate TechEnergyCalgary, CA

Co-investorsBDC Climate Tech Fund IIClean Energy VenturesCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)ForesightThe 51 VenturesThin Air Labs+3 more

Bravebrave.coop

Brave builds overdose detection tools — the Brave App, Brave Buttons, and Brave Sensors — that provide anonymous remote supervision for people using drugs alone and activate community or emergency response to reverse overdoses.

Digital HealthHealthtechIoT

Cadence

B2B SaaS streamlining estate planning and settlement processes for funeral homes.

Co-investorsCo.Labs

Cellar Insightscellarinsights.com

Cellar Insights offers a smart remote monitoring system that detects rot gas and adverse storage conditions to help potato growers, processors, and storage operators reduce spoilage, shrink, and quality loss.

AgTechFoodTechIoT

Co-investorsAccelerate FundTall Grass VenturesVerdex CapitalCarrot VenturesSVG Ventures | THRIVEUCeed

Child Health Imprintschildhealthimprints.com

Child Health Imprints develops IoT devices and AI-driven predictive analytics software for neonatal intensive care units, including a bedside surveillance device (NEO), a NICU workflow platform (iNICU), and a post-discharge child growth tracking product (iCHR).

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesSingapore, SG

Ravneet KaurinHarpreet Singh(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)

Co-investorsCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)Saltagen Ventures

Chroma Property Technologies

Created a renter-centric technology to help those involved in the rental market navigate challenges.

Circle Neurovascular Imaging

Improving stroke patient outcomes through clinically validated StrokeSENS technology using AI-assisted advanced imaging methods.

Cohesic Solutions

Provides decision intelligence to physicians and healthcare executives using data science to inform care and accelerate research.

Cura Climate Inc.curaclimate.comin

CURA develops electrochemical technology to reduce the process CO2 emissions released during limestone calcination in cement production.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechDeep Tech

Co-investorsAmplify CapitalInnovation UBCZacua Ventures

Deep Surface AI

Developing cosmetic surgery software that uses artificial intelligence and high-resolution facial shape models for accurate surgery planning.

Difinitydifinity.ca𝕏

Difinity develops medical devices and technologies focused on emergency medication delivery and needle safety.

HealthtechMedical DevicesVancouver, CA

David Kim(CEO)inDamien Tak(CTO)Larry Murphy(Chief Regulatory Officer)in

Co-investorsScaleGood Fund LP (powered by TELUS)Startup TNT

Disa

Reduces the amount of energy needed for mineral processing and can economically remediate legacy mine sites.

Eksteraekstera.cain

Ekstera builds scalable Stirling engine generators that convert waste heat and carbon-neutral heat sources — such as furnace exhaust gas, compressor station waste heat, biomass, hydrogen, solar thermal, and geothermal — into on-site electricity.

CleantechClimate TechEnergy

Co-investorsInnovative Solutions Canada

Elements Athleticselementsathletics.comin

Elements Athletics builds AI tools for sports officials, including Mic'd Up, which records, transcribes, and analyzes referees' in-game communication for self-reflection and mentor-guided development, and Evaluator, which digitizes officiating evaluation forms across seven sports and links them to an official's development record.

AI & Machine LearningSaaSSports Tech

Co-investorsStartup TNT

Fledge

Provides web-based and research-backed programming that teaches elementary school children essential skills for maintaining mental health.

Fluid Biomedfluidbiomed.com

Fluid Biomed develops the ReSolv stent, a hybrid polymer-metal, self-expanding flow-diverting stent designed to treat brain aneurysms and reduce the risk of rupture and stroke.

BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices

Co-investorsAccelerate FundLifeArc VenturesShangBay Capital LLCThin Air Labs

Genomadixgenomadix.com

Genomadix develops the Genomadix Cube, a portable real-time qPCR molecular diagnostic platform that performs point-of-need pharmacogenetic testing, including CYP2C19 genotyping from a cheek swab with results in about an hour.

BiotechDigital HealthMedical Devices

Glidanceglidance.ioinJun 2023

Glidance makes Glide, an intelligent primary mobility aid for people who are blind or have low vision, using patent-pending Agentic Wayfinding technology to physically guide users around obstacles and describe their surroundings in complex pedestrian environments.

AI & Machine LearningHardwareHealthtechSeattle, US

Amos Miller(Founder & CEO)

Co-investorsAggie Angel NetworkBreak Trail VenturesQuorum Capital Partners

HelpSeeker

Provides a unique search engine and direct line for people in urgent need of social and health services in the community.

HelpWearhelpwear.cain

HelpWear develops HeartWatch, a medical-grade ambulatory ECG monitor with a novel dry-electrode design for extended wear in cardiac arrhythmia detection and patient monitoring.

Digital HealthHardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesToronto, CA

Andre Bertram(Founder/CEO)inDr. Derek Exner(Co-Founder / Chief Medical Officer)inScott Klein(Chief Executive Officer)in

Co-investorsGarage CapitalPallasite VenturesSaltagen VenturesY CombinatorEarl Grey Capital

Hi Financehifinance.ca

Hi Finance offers an app that matches students to education grants they qualify for and assists them in completing the application paperwork.

EdTechFintech

HONE Athleticshoneathletics.com

HONE Athletics offers a digital platform that gives sports coaches tools and expert guidance to monitor and support the mental well-being of their athletes.

Mental HealthSports TechWellness & Fitness

Hyperlumehyperlume.comin𝕏Nov 2024

Hyperlume develops copper interconnect and Active Electrical Cable (AEC) connectivity solutions supporting data rates from 100G up to 1.6T for data centers and AI deployments.

Deep TechHardwareSemiconductorsOttawa

Charles Lesperance(Director)Hossein Fariborzi(President, Treasurer and Chief Technology Officer.)Mohsen Asad(Chief Executive Officer and Corporate Secretary.)

Co-investorsArcTern VenturesLG Technology VenturesSOSV

Immigrant Services Calgaryimmigrantservicescalgary.ca

Immigrant Services Calgary is a nonprofit organization that provides support services to newcomers and immigrants settling in Calgary, Canada.

Impact & Social GoodCalgary, CA

Impact Societyimpactsociety.com

Impact Society runs the Heroes social-emotional learning programs, delivering evidence-based curriculum focused on resilience, character, leadership, and emotional intelligence for youth.

EdTechImpact & Social GoodMental Health

Christopher Primeau(CEO)

Included by Design

Works with organizations to create more inclusive and accessible spaces for everyone using universal design principles.

Innovere Medical

Created the world's first wireless TV that operates inside an MRI scanner to improve patient comfort during exams.

InventoRR MD

Commercializing groundbreaking trauma and surgery devices like the AbClo to create better patient outcomes and reduce surgery times.

Irreversibleirreversible.tech

Co-investorsTofino Capital

Irréversible

Chip design company developing ultra-low-power analog processors to enable energy-efficient artificial intelligence.

JUMP Math

Charitable organization empowering educators and students with understanding and appreciation of math, emphasizing equity in Canada and the United States.

Jumpmathjumpmath.org

JUMP Math is a nonprofit that provides math curriculum, lesson plans, and classroom resources for educators and families to help students in grades K-8 master mathematics.

EdTechImpact & Social Good

John Mighton(Founder)

Knead Technologies

Revolutionizing food-rescue operations by connecting excess food to those who need it while fighting poverty and reducing food waste.

KnowHowtryknowhow.comin

KnowHow provides a knowledge platform for trade service companies that consolidates SOPs, training, and staff expertise into a single company standard, connecting it to on-the-job workflows and training.

Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaS

Co-investorsColopl NextStartup TNT

Lituslitus.cain

Litus develops a patent-pending nanotechnology process (LiNC) for Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) from aqueous sources, producing high-purity lithium compounds while preserving source water.

CleantechDeep TechNew Materials

Co-investorsMaRS Investment Accelerator Fund (IAF)Startup TNT

LyfeMDlyfemd.com

Empowering people with chronic digestive and inflammatory diseases to take control of their health through an online platform developed by medical professionals.

Co-investorsThe FirehoodUCeed

MACH32mach32.netin𝕏

MACH32 is a start-up that develops medical devices, including products named IMSAFE and ACT.

HardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesEdmonton, CA

Co-investorsStartup TNT

Marlowwearemarlow.com

Marlow is a menstrual care brand that offers period products and educational content on topics such as cycle syncing and the phases of the menstrual cycle.

ConsumerFemTechWellness & FitnessCanada, CA

Co-investorsConnecticut InnovationsOntario Centre of InnovationOntario Centre of Innovation programs

Medhesion

Developing a solution for post-surgery abdominal adhesions, a potentially life-threatening complication affecting hundreds of thousands of patients annually.

Meepmeepmeepmeep.co

MeepMeep provides tracking hardware and monitoring software for senior care environments, letting caregivers locate misplaced items in seconds and receive wander-detection alerts when residents leave safe areas.

HardwareHealthtechIoT

Co-investorsStartup TNT

Monark

Automating the science of leadership development through a digital platform providing personalized training backed by research.

My Normativemynormative.ca

Bridges the gender data gap in health research by offering inclusive, female-focused health tracking services.

Renee Kokts-Porietis(Founder)in

Myzenbasemyzenbase.comin

Zenbase offers Canadian renters a service that pays rent to landlords upfront and lets tenants split payments across the month, while reporting past and current rent payments to Equifax and TransUnion to help build credit.

FintechPropTech

Co-investorsGarage Capital

Nimble Sciencenimblesci.comin

Nimble Sciences develops the SIMBA GI Platform, a swallowable capsule system that autonomously collects, seals, and preserves fluid biopsies from the small intestine to generate multi-omic datasets of the GI tract.

BiotechDigital HealthMedical Devices

Co-investorsFirst Spark Ventures, LlcFusionStartup TNTThin Air LabsBoxOne VenturesSeventure Partners

Noa Therapeutics

Developing multimodal therapeutics to address the complexity of immune diseases and break the cycle of trial-and-error treatment failures.

North Vector Dynamicsnorthvectordynamics.comin𝕏

North Vector Dynamics is a Canadian defence technology company developing precision interception, autonomy, and advanced propulsion systems, including counter-UAS solutions and hypersonics.

Deep TechDefense TechHardwareCalgary, CA

Paul Ziadé(CEO)

Co-investorsACADEMY INVESTORAIN VenturesNorthside VenturesOne 9 InvestmentsVanedge CapitalVanedge Capital Limited Partnership

Northernmostnorthernmost.ca

Northernmost develops machines to preserve and transport human organs for transplant, including the NoMo Kidney Pump for continuous kidney perfusion from donor to recipient.

HardwareHealthtechMedical Devices

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has UCeed Funds made?
UCeed Funds has 93 tracked investments, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does UCeed Funds invest at?
UCeed Funds invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
What is UCeed Funds's typical check size?
UCeed Funds typically writes checks of $25K – $300K.
What sectors does UCeed Funds focus on?
UCeed Funds focuses on AgTech, AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Cleantech, Cybersecurity, Deep Tech, Digital Health, EdTech, Fintech, Impact & Social Good, Medical Devices, Mental Health, Quantum Computing, Robotics, SaaS.
Where is UCeed Funds located?
UCeed Funds is headquartered in Calgary, CA.
Does UCeed Funds lead rounds?
UCeed Funds typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Who does UCeed Funds co-invest with?
UCeed Funds most often shares deals with Startup TNT, Creative Destruction Lab (CDL), Thin Air Labs, among 73 tracked co-investors.

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