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Venture Newfoundland and Labrador
Venture capitalSt. John's · Pre-Seed–Seed · 3 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Pelorus Venture Capital invests in pre-seed and seed innovation companies in Newfoundland and Labrador, backing bold founders with disruptive ideas. It manages the Venture Newfoundland and Labrador LP I and II funds, created together with the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador, BDC Capital and angel investors. The firm partners early, works closely with founders as an active advisor, and emphasizes authentic, transparent, aligned relationships between investors and entrepreneurs. Its goal is to help talented entrepreneurs commercialize innovative technologies while delivering venture returns for investors across the Atlantic Canadian ecosystem.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 3 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 2 of 2 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1Biotech ×1Deep Tech ×1Developer Tools ×1Enterprise Software ×1Hardware ×1Healthtech ×1
HQs:Canada×2
Investments · 2 tracked
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CoLab provides AI-powered design review and collaboration software for engineering teams, automating design quality checks and organizing engineering knowledge within PLM and CAD systems.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareHardwareSaaSSt. John's, CA
Jeremy Andrews(Founder)inAdam Keating(Founder)in
Co-investorsCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)Fjor FoundersFundersClubInsight PartnersIntrepid Growth PartnersJude Gomila+10 more
Sequence Bio discovers genetic causes of disease within Newfoundland and Labrador's founder population to develop breakthrough treatments, diagnostics, and preventions.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechHealthtechSt. John's, CA
Jeremy Grushcow(Founder)inChris Gardner(Founder)inLynn Healey(Chief Executive Officer)inTom Barber(Chief Scientific Officer)in
Co-investorsC3 VenturesDCVC (Data Collective)Killick CapitalPelorus Venture CapitalY CombinatorHeron Rock AL Access Funds
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesCoLab · betakit.com · Nov 11, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Venture Newfoundland and Labrador invest at?
- Venture Newfoundland and Labrador invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is Venture Newfoundland and Labrador's typical check size?
- Venture Newfoundland and Labrador typically writes checks of $250K – $500K.
- What sectors does Venture Newfoundland and Labrador focus on?
- Venture Newfoundland and Labrador focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Venture Newfoundland and Labrador located?
- Venture Newfoundland and Labrador is headquartered in St. John's, CA.
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