TandemLaunch, a Montreal, Canada-based company creator and seed fund focused on creating, incubating and accelerating early-stage technology startups, is to receive $5m from the Government of Canada.
The funding was provided under the Venture Capital Catalyst Initiative, which aims to strengthen and broaden the Canadian venture capital ecosystem and enhance diversity and participation of women in VC.
Led by Helge Seetzen, General Partner and CEO, and Émilie Boutros, Partner and CFO, TandemLaunch is a seed investor and incubator focused on creating early-stage technology startups. The company works closely with consumer electronic companies and universities to identify disruptive technologies with a sizeable market opportunity.
Since its foundation in 2010, TandemLaunch created over 25 ventures valued at over $350 million and employing over 250 high-tech workers in the Montreal area.
Notable portfolio companies include Aerial, SPORTLOGiQ and wrnch.
FinSMEs
05/11/2018