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Venbridge
Venture debtToronto · Seed–Growth · 2 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Venbridge focuses on helping technology founders scale through non-dilutive financing rather than equity dilution. Its core offering centers on venture debt and the financing of government tax incentives, particularly SR&ED tax credits, enabling companies to improve cash flow and reinvest in growth. Positioning itself as a team of technology leaders rather than traditional bankers, Venbridge emphasizes fast, automated and responsive service tailored to the needs of small and medium-sized technology enterprises. The firm has delivered hundreds of SR&ED funding and tax credit financing engagements, aiming to support founders at the moments they most need capital while preserving their ownership.
Source: firm website, verified Nov 1, 2026.
Team · 2 people
from the firm's websiteLaurence has over 20 years of financial experience and previously served as CFO and Corporate Secretary at companies including Metamail, Nevex Software Technologies, Necho Systems, PriceMetrix, Infobright, and Upchain, later working as an independent financial consultant before joining Venbridge. He holds a B.A.Sc. from the University of Toronto and an MBA from the Richard Ivey School of Business, and is a CPA, CMA.
Finance executive with over 20 years of experience who has served as CFO and Corporate Secretary for numerous technology companies and worked as an independent financial consultant before joining Venbridge. Holds a B.A.Sc. from the University of Toronto and an MBA from Western's Ivey School, and is a CPA, CMA.
What they invest in
from 2 of 4 portfolio companiesCleantech ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1Circular Economy ×1Climate Tech ×1Deep Tech ×1Hardware ×1New Materials ×1
HQs:Canada×2
Investments · 4 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathalterBiota develops green materials and energy technologies, including bio-graphene concrete admixtures and low-carbon concrete solutions, along with related R&D and testing services.
Circular EconomyCleantechClimate TechNew MaterialsEdwardsville, CA
Mark Masotti(CEO and Co-Founder)in
Co-investorsBDC Climate Tech Fund IIBDC Fund Investments (Fund-of-Funds)BDC Growth Venture FundBDC Industrial Innovation Venture FundBDC Seed Venture FundBDC Sustainability Venture Fund+5 more
Sawback Technologies develops remote sensing and machine learning tools to collect, visualize, and analyze near-surface data while reducing environmental impact.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechDeep TechHardware
Neil Keown(Founder)
Co-investorsForesight CanadaStartup TNT
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
MobeewaveTechbrew Robotics Inc
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Venbridge invest at?
- Venbridge invests at the Seed, Series A, Growth stages.
- What sectors does Venbridge focus on?
- Venbridge focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AgTech, AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Energy, Enterprise Software, Fintech, FoodTech, Gaming, InsurTech, Media & Entertainment, New Materials, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Venbridge located?
- Venbridge is headquartered in Toronto, CA.
- Does Venbridge lead rounds?
- Venbridge typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does Venbridge co-invest with?
- Venbridge most often shares deals with BDC Climate Tech Fund II, BDC Industrial Innovation Venture Fund, BDC Venture Capital, among 13 tracked co-investors.
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