Markham · Pre-Seed–Growth · 3 people tracked
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Investment thesis
ventureLAB focuses on the convergence of artificial intelligence and hardware, positioning itself to support the commercialization of AI-driven technologies. It combines expertise in semiconductors and hardware development with AI to help startups build scalable, high-performance solutions for industrial applications in manufacturing, healthcare, and transportation. The centre provides programs such as Accelerate AI for startups integrating AI and machine learning, along with cost-effective compute solutions for AI and data processing. Support includes connecting founders with strategically-aligned investors, building capital strategies, developing leadership and teams, commercializing technology, defining IP strategy, and crafting sustainable, customer-centric growth strategies.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 3 people
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What they invest in
from 4 of 26 portfolio companiesHealthtech ×2SaaS ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1AI & Machine Learning ×1Cloud Computing ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1Digital Health ×1Enterprise Software ×1
HQs:Canada×2
Portfolio companies · 26 tracked
alumni founders can tell you what the program is really likeCo-investorsAccess Venture PartnersAdit Ventures Management, LlcAgilitas Private EquityAlba Infra PartnersALIVE Israel HealthTech FundAlkemi Growth Capital+76 more
Able Innovations builds the ALTA Platform, a device that lets a single caregiver transfer patients at the push of a button to reduce physical strain and protect patient skin and tissue.
HealthtechMedical DevicesRobotics
Co-investorsYorkU (YSpace)
AlayaCare Cloud is an AI-powered operating system for home-based care providers that integrates caregiving, scheduling, billing, and clinical workflows in a single platform.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDigital HealthHealthtechSaaS
Co-investorsInovia CapitalKensington Capital Partners LimitedKlass Capital
Assetflo builds IoT solutions that provide businesses with real-time visibility into the location and condition of their assets, inventory, and equipment.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareIoTLogistics & Supply ChainToronto, CA
Elie Makhoul(Cofounder & CTO)in
Co-investorsDMZDMZ VenturesGreenSky Ventures
A women-led startup highlighted at a ventureLAB event.
Boss Insights provides business financial data integration and analytics for lenders and financial service providers.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Co-investors4impact capitalAct Venture CapitalACT Venture CapitalAmadeus Capital SAAngel Physicians FundAnkur Capital+65 more
A women-led ventureLAB startup highlighted at an event.
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesAssetflo · betakit.com · Dec 12, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has ventureLAB Innovation Centre made?
- ventureLAB Innovation Centre has 26 tracked investments.
- What stage does ventureLAB Innovation Centre invest at?
- ventureLAB Innovation Centre invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Growth stages.
- What sectors does ventureLAB Innovation Centre focus on?
- ventureLAB Innovation Centre focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AI & Machine Learning, Deep Tech, Enterprise Software, Hardware, Semiconductors.
- Where is ventureLAB Innovation Centre located?
- ventureLAB Innovation Centre is headquartered in Markham, CA.
- Who does ventureLAB Innovation Centre co-invest with?
- ventureLAB Innovation Centre most often shares deals with DMZ Ventures, GreenSky Ventures, Inovia Capital, among 7 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
from their channelventureLAB Chats: Episode 16 - Jia Xi Chen, Tianhao Chen, Maria Sanabria
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ventureLAB Chats: Episode 15 - Conway Fraser and Hugh Chow
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ventureLAB Chats: Episode 14 - Sebastien Gendron and Warren Ali
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ventureLAB Chats: Episode 13 - Tony Chan Carusone and Hugh Chow
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ventureLAB Chats: Episode 12 - Mark Miller and Hugh Chow
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Bridging the Valley of Death with Senator Deacon hosted by ventureLAB
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