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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.
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Team · 1 people
from public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 56 of 92 portfolio companiesHealthtech ×28Medical Devices ×24AI & Machine Learning ×16Digital Health ×16Hardware ×12Biotech ×10Deep Tech ×10EdTech ×7
HQs:Canada×32United States×3Singapore×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 33 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×152 founders×123 founders×44+ founders×2
Where their founders studiedfrom 27 founders with education data
University of Alberta ×4University of Toronto ×3University of Waterloo ×3Gonzaga University ×2The University of Lethbridge ×2University of British Columbia ×2University of Calgary ×2University of Victoria ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 25 founders with field-of-study data
Engineering ×6Business & Management ×5Life Sciences ×4Medicine ×4Computer Science ×3Social Sciences ×3Humanities ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 31 founders with career history
University of Calgary ×6Alberta Health Services ×5Centech Mtl ×2Qualcomm ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
6 founders hold a PhD · 6 hold an MBA (of 27 with degree data)
Investments · 92 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2024 · 12023 · 12 dated
Canadian robotics company building autonomous, vision-guided robots that pick, trim and pack mushrooms on commercial farms.
Co-investorsBDC Fund Investments (Fund-of-Funds)BDC Industrial Innovation Venture FundBDC Venture CapitalCIBUS ENTERPRISE FUND II LPEmmertechInBC Investment Corp.+4 more
AgGene develops plant traits using genome editing for agricultural improvement.
AgTechBiotechAlberta, CA
Logan Skori(CEO)inSarah(Founder)
Co-investorsStartup TNTTall Grass VenturesBoxOne Ventures
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
Improves access to dermatology-backed skincare information through mobile app and B2B services for various skin conditions.
Co-investorsStartup TNT
Altiroenergy develops clean energy solutions, though the specific products or services are not detailed on the about page.
CleantechClimate TechEnergy
Samson Bowen-Bronet(Chief Executive Officer)Martin Aralov(Chief Technology Officer)Nic Pinkerton(Chief Operating Officer)
BoardProf. Jeff Bergthorson(Chief Scientific Advisor)
Co-investorsBoxOne VenturesCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)HAXSOSVUCeed
Amplifier Health provides a Voice Intelligence API that analyzes acoustic biomarkers from voice samples to enable non-invasive health screening.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices
Camille Noufi, PhD(Founder)in
Co-investorsCartan Capital
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)in
Co-investorsCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)Edmonton UnlimitedScaleGood Fund LP (powered by TELUS)Startup TNTThe 51 VenturesUCeed+1 more
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
Co-investorsAntares Ventures Pte. Ltd.MaRS Investment Accelerator FundMaRS Investment Accelerator Fund (IAF)
Auctus Surgical develops medical device technology to treat children's scoliosis, a pediatric spinal deformity.
HardwareHealthtechMedical Devices
John Ashley(Co-Founder, CEO)inMurali Kadaba(Co-Founder & Chief Science Officer)Dillon Kiwat(Co-Founder and Senior R&D Engineer)Murali Kadaba Ph.D.(Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer)Damien Shulock(VP Research & Development)in
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)Foresight CanadaMaRSMaRS Investment Accelerator Fund (IAF)+6 more
Brave provides motion-detection sensors for bathrooms and washrooms in residential and community facilities to detect individuals in distress or requiring assistance.
Digital HealthHealthtechImpact & Social GoodIoTSaaSVancouver, CA
Gordon Casey(Founder)inTamara WojdyloinOona KrieginMario Cimet(CTO)in
Co-investorsDigital Currency GroupFoundation CapitalFounders FundPantera CapitalPropel Venture Partners
Cellar Insights develops predictive models to help potato growers optimize storage conditions, increasing crop quality and marketable yield while reducing post-harvest losses.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureFoodTechIoT
Ross Culberson(Co-founder)inTerry(Co-founder)
Co-investorsAccelerate FundTall Grass VenturesVerdex CapitalCarrot VenturesSVG Ventures | THRIVEUCeed
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
Harpreet Singh(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Ravneet Kaurin
Co-investorsCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)HealthXCapitalSaltagen VenturesSEEDS Capital
Cohesic provides decision intelligence products that integrate with healthcare IT systems to support clinical decision-making through data analysis and workflow solutions.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechCalgary, CA
Co-investorsCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)Pallasite VenturesThin Air Labs
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
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 TNTPolychain Capital
Ekstera develops Stirling engines that convert industrial waste heat into electricity, serving manufacturers seeking to reduce energy costs and carbon emissions.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechEnergyOntario, CA
Brendan MacDonald(Founder)in
Co-investorsBacchus Venture CapitalInnovative Solutions Canada
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
Mark Lootens(Founder)in
Co-investorsStartup TNT
Fluid Biomed develops a bioresorbable polymer-based stent designed to treat brain aneurysms by diverting blood flow and reducing risk of stroke.
BiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesCalgary, CA
Dr. John H. Wong(Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer)Dr. Alim P. Mitha(Co-founder, President & Chief Technology Officer)
Co-investorsAccelerate FundLifeArc VenturesShangBay Capital LLCSymbiotic VenturesThin Air LabsAmplitude Venture Capital+1 more
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)in
Co-investorsAggie Angel NetworkAlliance of AngelsBreak Trail VenturesProta VenturesQuorum Capital Partners
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(CEO)inDr. Derek Exner(Co-Founder / Chief Medical Officer)inScott Klein(Chief Executive Officer)inFrank Nguyen(Chief Technical Officer)
Co-investorsGarage CapitalPallasite VenturesSaltagen VenturesY CombinatorEarl Grey CapitalInnocreative Capital LLC
Hi Finance provides financial guidance and support to students, beginning with grants for tuition costs and expanding to money management education.
EdTechFintechEdmonton, CA
Zach Prusko(Founder)in
HONE Athletics provides a digital platform for sports leaders and coaches to support athlete mental wellness and build high-performing team cultures.
Mental HealthSports TechWellness & Fitness
Paula McQuaid(Co-founder & In-House Research Lead)inJessica Renney(Co-founder)in
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(Founder)
Co-investorsArcTern VenturesLG Technology VenturesSOSVCelesta CapitalIntel Capital
Immigrant Services Calgary is a nonprofit organization providing settlement and integration services to newcomers in the Calgary community, helping them establish themselves in their new environment.
GovTechImpact & Social GoodCalgary, CA
Co-investorsUCeed
Impact Society develops training and programs focused on promoting positive mental health and resilience among young people, emphasizing prevention and intervention at critical developmental stages.
EdTechImpact & Social GoodMental HealthSocial
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)inKen Aucoin(CEO)in
Co-investorsCREAS IMPACTO GLOBAL SGEIC
KnowHow converts a company's operating standards into structured, role-based training paths and tracks which workers are competent and job-site ready.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSaaS
Co-investorsColopl NextStartup TNT
Litus develops advanced chemistry and nanotechnology solutions to address energy challenges.
CleantechDeep TechEnergyNew MaterialsCalgary, CA
Dr. Nafie(Founder)Dr. Vitale(Founder)Dr. Pereira-Almao(Founder)
Co-investorsMaRS Investment Accelerator Fund (IAF)Startup TNT
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
Marlow makes organic, toxin-free and sustainable period care products designed for menstruating consumers.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFemTechCanada, CA
Nadia Ladak(Founder)in
Co-investorsConnecticut InnovationsOntario Centre of InnovationOntario Centre of Innovation programsAngels of Many
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
Bridges the gender data gap in health research by offering inclusive, female-focused health tracking services.
Renee Kokts-Porietis(Founder)in
Nimble Science develops SIMBA Capsule Kits that enable researchers and commercial partners to study the small intestinal microenvironment; the company offers discounted access to these kits in exchange for research data and provides regulatory and clinical support services.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesFirst Spark Ventures, LlcFusionJoyance PartnersSeventure PartnersStartup TNT+2 more
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)inPaul Ziade(Founder)
Co-investorsACADEMY INVESTORAIN VenturesFeld VenturesNorthside VenturesOne 9 InvestmentsSilent Capital+2 more
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
Co-investorsInnovobotLeva CapitalStartup TNTYaletown Partners
NovusTX Devices develops therapeutic ultrasound technology for clinical medical applications, particularly focusing on minimally invasive brain therapies using HIFU (high-intensity focused ultrasound).
BiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesCalgary, CA
Laura Curiel(President, Chief Executive Officer)inSamuel Pichardo(Vice President, Scientific Development)Sagid Delgado(Chief Technology Officer)
Oncoustics develops ultrasound-based artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions for cancer detection and liver disease characterization, serving clinical researchers and healthcare providers.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesToronto, CA
Ahmed El Kaffas(Founder)Beth Rogozinski(CEO)in
Co-investorsCreative VenturesPallasite VenturesSaltagen VenturesSony Ventures Corporation
Opalia produces cell-based milk made from cow mammary cells cultivated in bioreactors, using a proprietary continuous lactation process to create dairy products without cows.
BiotechClimate TechFoodTech
Co-investorsSustainable Food VenturesBig Idea VenturesBoxOne VenturesMaRS
Ora Medical supplies medical equipment including the Levity, a device for which they provide funding guidance and reimbursement resources to help patients navigate insurance coverage and alternative financing options.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices
Sarah LambertinLouis St-Pierrein
Co-investorsFront Row Ventures
PulseMedica develops femtosecond laser technology for imaging and treating vitreoretinal eye conditions, building medical devices aimed at improving care for patients with retinal diseases.
Deep TechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices
Nir Katchinskiy(CEO & Co-founder)inEric Martin(COO & Co-Founder)inAbdulhakem Elezzabi(Co-founder)Thas Yuwaraj(CTO)in
Co-investorsAccelerate FundEdmonton UnlimitedSaltagen VenturesScaleGood Fund LP (powered by TELUS)Startup TNT
PurposeMed is a physician-led telehealth company that builds branded services connecting patients with specialist clinicians for remote care, including PrEP, adult ADHD diagnosis and treatment, and gender-affirming care and hormone therapy.
Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & Fitness
Husein Moloo(Co-founder & CEO)inPete MacLeod(Co-founder & COO)inAmaan Banwait(Co-founder & CCO)inCaley Shukalek(Chief Medical Officer)in
Co-investorsAzure Capital PartnersPanache VenturesTrue North FundUCeed
QualisureDx develops diagnostic tests using machine-learning and molecular analysis to identify unique cancer properties and guide personalized treatment decisions for oncologists.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesOrlando, US
Oliver Bathe(MD, Surgical Oncologist)in
Co-investorsStartup TNT
RetinaLogik makes the RVF200, a portable visual field testing headset that runs core eye exams including visual field, color vision, and acuity for use in ophthalmology and optometry clinics.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthMedical Devices
Dr. Sarhan(Founder)
Co-investorsAllied Venture PartnersFront Row VenturesHaloHealthScaleGood Fund LP (powered by TELUS)
SBQuantum develops diamond-based quantum magnetic sensors and magnetic mapping solutions using Nitrogen Vacancy (NV) diamond magnetometry.
Deep TechDefense TechQuantum ComputingSherbrooke, CA
Co-investorsQuantonation
Shoelace (also branded as Dreamscape) is an adaptive learning platform that presents rigorous reading comprehension practice as a game to build reading stamina and accelerate literacy growth.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechGaming
Co-investorsBrass Ring VenturesConcrete VenturesEast Valley VenturesSamsung NextSandpiper VenturesEndeavor Catalyst
SkyAcres builds self-contained, three-level indoor growing modules on wheels that plug into a standard outlet without plumbing, pumps, or HVAC retrofits, letting growers turn idle buildings like cold storage rooms, packhouses, and barns into year-round farms for 60+ crop varieties.
AgTechFoodTechHardwareSurrey, CA
Co-investorsTechstars
Syantra develops the patent-pending Onco-ID platform for early cancer detection, using a biomarker and drug target discovery technology to support oncologists and pharmaceutical scientists in creating personalized, precision cancer treatments.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesCalgary, CA
Tina Rinker(Co-founder)Ken Fuh(Co-founder)Randy Moore(Co-founder)inBob Shepherd(Co-founder)
Co-investorsThe 51 VenturesThin Air Labs
Tactile Orthopaedics develops high-fidelity surgical simulation models for orthopedic training, including knee arthroscopy simulators validated for surgical skill development.
Deep TechEdTechHardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesCalgary, CA
Co-investorsThin Air Labs
Trexo develops a robotic device that enables children with cerebral palsy and other mobility disabilities to walk independently at home.
HealthtechMedical DevicesRoboticsToronto, CA
Manmeet Maggu(CEO)inRahul Udasi(CTO)inAleksandra Jasek(HR Partner)
Co-investorsFoundersFoundersX VenturesGeekdomJoyance Partnerskineo financeSocial Starts+9 more
True Angle Medical develops biofeedback technology for dysphagia (swallowing difficulty) treatment and rehabilitation.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices
Co-investorsStartup TNTThe 51 VenturesThin Air Labs
ViTAA offers the AiORTA Suite, a cloud-based platform that uses explainable AI to analyze CT scans and map the strength and weakness of aortic aneurysm tissue.
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechMedical Devices
Randy Moore(Co-founder)in
Co-investors3CC | Third Culture CapitalHouston Angel NetworkBoreal VenturesUCeed
XN Health develops a medical device that uses phrenic nerve stimulation to prevent ventilator-induced lung injury in mechanically ventilated patients by inducing diaphragm contractions.
BiotechDeep TechHardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesNewark, US
Elizabeth Jaworski(Co-Founder & CEO)inLance Black(Co-Founder & CMO)inRon Mills(CCO)in
Co-investorsUCeedAtlanta Technology Angels
Xploro is a pediatric digital health company whose platform uses AR, games and an AI avatar to prepare children for hospital treatment.
Co-investorsBoomerang VenturesGC AngelsJumpstart Ventures
Yaletown is a venture capital firm that invests in technology companies aiming to modernize industries and support a sustainable future.
Co-investorsKensington Capital Partners LimitedVerdex CapitalBDC Capital CorporationExposition Ventures
Zenbase is Canada's financial health platform that enables renters to build credit through rent reporting and offers flexible, bi-weekly-aligned payment options.
FintechPropTechWellness & FitnessCanada, CA
Co-investorsGarage CapitalGlobal Founders Capital
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
3E NanoAazeinTxAltoAmplifierCadenceChroma Property TechnologiesCircle Neurovascular ImagingDeep Surface AIDisaFledgeHelpSeekerIncluded by DesignInnovere MedicalInventoRR MDIrreversibleIrréversibleKnead TechnologiesMedhesionMonarkNoa TherapeuticsNovusTXOn A Dime TransformationsOpaliaPartners for Affordable HousingProbiusReach OrthopaedicsSequence2ScriptSMöLTAPStagehandZymedyne
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesHi Finance · trysignalbase.com · May 27, 2026
Trexo Robotics · trexorobotics.com · Mar 30, 2026
Cellar Insights · betakit.com · Jan 27, 2026
Aslan Renewables · leadsontrees.com · Nov 17, 2025
SkyAcres · skyacres.io · Oct 6, 2025
4AG Robotics · prnewswire.com · Jul 29, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has UCeed Funds made?
- UCeed Funds has 92 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, Thin Air Labs, Creative Destruction Lab (CDL), among 103 tracked co-investors.
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