Venture Newfoundland and Labrador
Venture capitalSt. John's · Pre-Seed–Seed · 3 people tracked
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 website
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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