Where does Nivatha Balendra work?

Nivatha Balendra is Founder and CEO of Dispersa.

What companies did Nivatha Balendra found?

Nivatha Balendra founded Dispersa.

Where did Nivatha Balendra go to school?

Nivatha Balendra studied at McGill University (Bachelor’s Degree, Physiology Major, International Development Minor); Marianopolis College (Diploma of Collegial Studies (DCS)/Diplôme d'études collégiales (DEC), Health Sciences).

Nivatha Balendra

Founder

Founder and CEO at Dispersa

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

FoundedDispersa

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Mary DimouunlockedNivatha: together at Dispersa (2025–2026)

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Founder and CEO at Dispersa

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Dispersa's investors · 5

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Experience

DispersaCEO & Foundercurrent2019 — presentMontreal, Canada Area
Laval InnovBoard Member2019 — 2025Laval, Quebec, Canada
Centech MtlEntrepreneur in Propulsion2020 — 2023
Centech MtlEntrepreneur in Acceleration2020
Coady InstitutePathy Foundation Fellow2021 — 2022Nova Scotia, Canada
International Young Scientists Mentorship Program (IYSMP)President & Founder2015 — 2020Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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Scientific research22Public Speaking36

Languages English · French

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Nivatha Balendra?: Founder and CEO at Dispersa
Where does Nivatha Balendra work?: Nivatha Balendra is Founder and CEO of Dispersa.
What companies did Nivatha Balendra found?: Nivatha Balendra founded Dispersa.
Where did Nivatha Balendra go to school?: Nivatha Balendra studied at McGill University (Bachelor’s Degree, Physiology Major, International Development Minor); Marianopolis College (Diploma of Collegial Studies (DCS)/Diplôme d'études collégiales (DEC), Health Sciences).

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Shared employers

Also worked at Dispersa1

Mary DimouManaging Partner at Nàdarra Ventures

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Genevieve TanguayPartner at Panache Ventures Patrick OstiguyMentor at Amiral Ventures Sophie ForestBoard member; Managing Partner at BrightSpark at ACET Capital Daniel DrouetPartner at BDC Fund Investments (Fund-of-Funds)Ralph NakhleFounder at Tokidos Sarah LambertFounder at Ora Medical

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