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Volta Labs

Accelerator

Halifax · Pre-Seed–Seed · 6 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Volta is a Halifax-based innovation hub and co-working space that hosts events and provides mentorship and resources to technology-enabled startups.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 2, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Seed
HQ
Halifax, NS, CA
Instruments
Equity

Team · 6 people

from the firm's website
Amy Conrad· Senior Events Managerin

Leads Volta's community engagement, events, and the day-to-day experience of its physical space. A Tourism Management graduate of NSCC Lunenburg Campus, she has held event and operations roles since 2010 across hospitality and the startup ecosystem.

Andy Farnsworth· Director, SME AI Productivity Labin

Directs Volta's AI Productivity Lab, helping Atlantic Canadian SMEs adopt practical AI tools through experimentation, training, and support. Specializes in process and organizational design, rapid prototyping, and knowledge translation.

Laura Simpson· Director of Community Experiencein

Leads how founders and builders experience Volta's residency and community. Previously CEO and co-founder of Halifax ticketing platform Side Door, which she grew for nearly a decade while raising over $8M. Formerly served on Volta's board.

Laurie Vaughan· Vice President, Finance + Administrationin

Oversees Volta's finance and administration with over 25 years of experience serving public and private mining and technology companies. Former Treasurer and Director of the Mining Association of Nova Scotia.

Matt Cooper· Chief Executive Officerin

Volta's CEO, leading initiatives to support founders and grow their companies; he has over 20 years in product development and marketing, previously Director of Product at QRA and co-founder/CPO of Swept.

Shrilakshmi Subramanian· AI Strategy & Solutions Advisor

Growth Coach and AI Strategy & Solutions Advisor at Volta, supporting early-stage tech startups through 1:1 coaching. Has 16+ years in applied AI and digital transformation and was a General Partner at Venture Grade.

Frequently asked questions

What stage does Volta Labs invest at?
Volta Labs invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
What sectors does Volta Labs focus on?
Volta Labs focuses on AI & Machine Learning.
Where is Volta Labs located?
Volta Labs is headquartered in Halifax, CA.

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