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University of Toronto Entrepreneurship Hatchery

Accelerator

Toronto · Pre-Seed–Seed · 7 people tracked

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Investment thesis

The University of Toronto Entrepreneurship Hatchery is a program that helps student founders turn ideas into startups through its NEST and Launch Lab processes, including co-founder matching and business ideation support.

Invests inSector AgnosticCanadaToronto

Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Seed
HQ
Toronto, CA
Portfolio companies
3

Team · 7 people

from the firm's website & curated
Christopher Yip· Dean, Faculty of Applied Sciences and Engineering
Joseph Paradi· Member, Advisory Boardin

What they invest in

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Portfolio companies · 3 tracked

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StudioPress builds WordPress themes and plugins, centered on its Genesis Framework, to help users create optimized, secure websites.

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Frequently asked questions

What stage does University of Toronto Entrepreneurship Hatchery invest at?
University of Toronto Entrepreneurship Hatchery invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
What sectors does University of Toronto Entrepreneurship Hatchery focus on?
University of Toronto Entrepreneurship Hatchery focuses on Sector Agnostic.
Where is University of Toronto Entrepreneurship Hatchery located?
University of Toronto Entrepreneurship Hatchery is headquartered in Toronto, CA.
Who does University of Toronto Entrepreneurship Hatchery co-invest with?
University of Toronto Entrepreneurship Hatchery most often shares deals with DMZ, FirstMark Capital, Leaders Fund, among 6 tracked co-investors.

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