British Columbia Discovery Fund
VC Fund
Vancouver, Canada
British Columbia Discovery Fund is a VC fund in Vancouver focused on Hardware and Electronics. British Columbia Discovery Fund (VCC) Inc. ("BC Discovery Fund," "BCDF" or the "Fund") is a diversified venture capital investment fund which allows investors to participate in the emerging technology industry in British Columbia. The Fund issues its shares under the Venture Capital Corporation (VCC) program, a BCgovernment initiative to promote economic diversification and investment in small businesses, including technology ventures. In addition to enabling participation in innovative, local companies, BC Discovery Fund provides retail investors access to private venture capital investment opportunities, which are often only accessible to institutional shareholders and "angel" investors.Eligible individual investors in the Fund receive a tax credit equal to 30% of the amount invested, to a maximum of a $60,000 tax credit per annum. The tax credit on investments into the Fund during the first 60 days of the year can be carried back and applied against the prior year's taxes payable. To the extent that the amount of the tax credit exceeds an individual's British Columbia taxes otherwise payable, the individual is entitled to a refund of the difference. Shares in the Fund are eligible for RRSPs, RRIFs and RESPs. The tax credit is also available to B.C. corporations to reduce B.C. taxes payable.
- Total investments:
- 8
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 25%
Last updated:
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Industries British Columbia Discovery Fund invests in
Stages British Columbia Discovery Fund invests in
Countries British Columbia Discovery Fund invests in
Round sizes
Contacts
| Name | Phone | Socials | |
|---|---|---|---|
Round size
- Series A
- $1.4M–$9.3M
Investment Focus
Industry
- Hardware 2 (25%)
- Electronics 2 (25%)
- Manufacturing 2 (25%)
- Pharmaceutical 2 (25%)
- Information Technology 2 (25%)
Stage
- Series A 4 (50%)
- Funding Round 3 (38%)
- Venture - Series Unknown 1 (13%)
Country
- Canada 7 (88%)
- United States 1 (13%)
Team
| Name | Title | Investments | Links | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Harry Jaako
President
|
President | Total investments: 0 | Find email |
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fathom is a proximity management solution that brings unparalleled control, intelligence and context integrity to large deployments of Bluetooth proximity devices. | Venture - Series Unknown / Mar 30, 2017 | ||
| The PHEMI Trustworthy Health DataLab is a unique, cloud-based, integrated big data management system that allows healthcare organizations to enhance innovation and generate value from healthcare data by simplifying the ingestion and de-identification of data with NSA/military-grade governance, privacy, and security built-in.Conventionalproducts simply lock down data, PHEMI goes further, solving privacy and security challenges and addressing the urgent need to secure, govern, curate, and control access to privacy-sensitive personal healthcare information (PHI). This improves data sharing and collaboration inside and outside of an enterprise—without compromising the privacy of sensitive information or increasing administrative burden.Built on privacy-by-design principles, the software gives researchers, scientists, and clinicians faster access to more information while ensuring that they only see data on a need-to-know basis. Responsible data sharing and a governance framework facilitate compliance with privacy regulations.PHEMI Trustworthy Health DataLab can scale to any size of organization, is easy to deploy and manage, connects to hundreds of data sources, and integrates with popular data science and business analysis tools.For more information, visit https://www.phemi.com/ and follow us on Twitter @PHEMISystems, Linkedin, Youtube, and Facebook | $9.3M / Series A / Aug 11, 2015 | ||
| D-Wave Quantum develops quantum computing systems, software, and cloud-based services for commercial, government, and research organizations. The company provides both annealing and gate-model quantum computing technologies, along with application development tools, hybrid solvers, and cloud access that support the development and deployment ofquantum applications. Its technologies are used to address computational challenges in areas such as optimization, materials science, artificial intelligence, logistics, manufacturing, financial services, and scientific research. The company also offers professional services and software development tools that help organizations integrate quantum computing into existing workflows. Through its combination of hardware, software, and cloud services, D-Wave Quantum supports the development and execution of quantum computing applications across a range of industries. | $30M / Oct 04, 2012 | ||
| Rx Networks is an assisted GPS technology and global services company.Their GPStream framework of assisted GPS solutions, from advanced assistance data streaming services to an integrated suite of mobile software components, is designed to help mobile operators, device manufacturers and GPS chipset vendors deliver a "Click’n Go"user experience for any GPS device, anytime and anywhere.The company was incorporated as Williwaw Networks, Inc. in 2002 and later changed its name to Rx Networks, Inc. in 2005. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | $1.4M / Series A / Dec 16, 2008 | ||
| Avigilon is a motorola solutions company provides trusted security solutions to the global market. Avigilon designs, develops, and manufactures video analytics, network video management software and hardware, surveillance cameras, and access control solutions. Avigilon's solutions have been installed at thousands of customer sites, includingschool campuses, transportation systems, healthcare centers, public venues, critical infrastructure, prisons, factories, casinos, airports, financial institutions, government facilities, and retailers.Avigilon systems protect and monitor various locations worldwide including major corporations, government institutions, stadiums, retail environments, casinos, critical infrastructure, transportation stations, and more, providing the best evidence possible. | $7.5M / Jun 27, 2008 | ||
| MovieSet brings the authentic behind the scenes experience of working on a film set directly online to fans. Follow the creation of movies from development through production, right up to their release and beyond. Keep track of the latest movie news, watch exclusive video and read blogs from the movie's creators. | $5M / Series A / Jun 10, 2008 | ||
| Tantalus provides Smart Grid communications solutions for Advanced Metering, Demand Response & Distribution Automation. TUNet® – the Tantalus Utility Network – is a rapid & reliable two-way network that enables electric, water & gas distributors to automate processes, improve business operations and deliver top-tier customerservice. TUNet is deployed at utilities determined to manage resources intelligently and meet ambitious conservation goals. | $8.1M / Dec 08, 2005 | ||
| Inimex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical stage company focused on the development and commercialization of Innate Defense Regulators (IDRs), novel first in class drugs that selectively trigger the body's innate defenses without causing inflammation. | $1.6M / Series A / Dec 08, 2004 |
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FAQ
What does British Columbia Discovery Fund invest in?
British Columbia Discovery Fund invests primarily in Hardware, Electronics and Manufacturing startups, most often at Series A and Funding Round stage. Most of the 8 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Canada. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
What round sizes does British Columbia Discovery Fund invest in?
British Columbia Discovery Fund typically joins rounds of $1.4M–$9.3M at Series A. These are whole funding-round sizes, not British Columbia Discovery Fund's own check, which is rarely disclosed: the 10th–90th percentile of the confirmed public funding rounds British Columbia Discovery Fund took part in.
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Who are the partners at British Columbia Discovery Fund?
The team at British Columbia Discovery Fund includes Harry Jaako (President). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.
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