Costarter
VC Fund
Thunder Bay, Canada
Costarter is a VC fund in Thunder Bay focused on Human Resources and Beauty. Costarter 2.0 is a 12-week intensive accelerator program providing $18,000 in non-dilutive start-up funding, experienced advisors and mentors, workshops, and connections to government funding programs and investors. We only accept 5 companies into the program to maximize the support. Our goal is to move our Costarters to be revenue or investmentready by the end of the program. An exciting addition to this year’s program is the opportunity for successful Costarter graduates to receive up to $250k in follow-on financing in the form of a convertible investment. We are seeking individuals or teams that have an innovative business model which is scalable and have a full-time commitment to their start-up. Of course, they must see value in and commit to growing their business in Thunder Bay or Kenora.
- Total investments:
- 6
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 0%
Last updated:
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Industries Costarter invests in
Stages Costarter invests in
Countries Costarter invests in
Round sizes
Contacts
| Name | Phone | Socials | |
|---|---|---|---|
Round size
- Pre-Seed
- $12k–$15k
Investment Focus
Industry
- Human Resources 2 (33%)
- Beauty 1 (17%)
- Mobile 1 (17%)
- Software 1 (17%)
- Cosmetics 1 (17%)
Team
| Name | Title | Investments | Links | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Judy Sander
Senior Busienss Advisor
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Senior Busienss Advisor | Total investments: 0 | Find email |
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| ToolBelt Pro allows visitors to browse a variety of service categories, including plumbing, handymen, gardening, and cleaning. Based on reviews, ratings, and profiles, users can explore registered service providers and book the one that meets their specific requirements. | $15K / Pre-Seed / Apr 30, 2019 | ||
| Lynac Tile Equipment revolutionize the way large tiles and flagstone get installed. | $15K / Pre-Seed / Apr 30, 2019 | ||
| ASM Innovations provides solutions and products to individuals and communities in their quest for sustainable food production. They offer services in electronics, education, greenhouses, and energy systems, including the maintenance and installation of greenhouses and solar panels, enabling clients to get remote and on-site support services duringoperation. Their services include food security strategy, technical consulting,site assessments,planning and project management, funding, and financial assistance. | $15K / Pre-Seed / May 26, 2017 | ||
| HAIL Cosmetics is an independent cosmetic company create hand-crafted, cruelty-free products | $15K / Pre-Seed / Aug 31, 2016 | ||
| Microbiate is a natural, effective, and environmentally friendly way to remediate oil spills in soil. They use to inexpensive, and effective on a wide range of hydrocarbon sources including hydraulic, diesel, and engine oils. All kits include a one-of-a-kind bioactive additive of naturally occurring bacteria that can biodegrade a wide range ofhydrocarbons from fuel or oil spills. The kits also include adsorbent pads, gloves, and garbage bags. | $15K / Pre-Seed / Aug 31, 2016 | ||
| Intrideo is what happens when technology meets expertise on a solid foundation of experience. From the ground up, Intrideo’s vision was created by the best minds in technology, supported by industry experts in service and hospitality.Simply put, Intrideo short circuits the hiring process and allows businesses to focus on the best candidates andspend virtually no time on screening applicants who may or may not be qualified. The results are clear, turnover is reduced, teams work better and most importantly, business owners and management is less stressed. They can now focus on operating and improving their business rather than be distracted by an overwhelming hiring process.By pushing the efficiency frontier, Intrideo gives you the edge on your competitors by hiring better, faster and most importantly, first. | $11.6K / Pre-Seed / Jun 15, 2016 |
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FAQ
What does Costarter invest in?
Costarter invests primarily in Human Resources, Beauty and Mobile startups, most often at Pre-Seed stage. Most of the 6 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 Costarter invest in?
Costarter typically joins rounds of $12k–$15k at Pre-Seed. These are whole funding-round sizes, not Costarter's own check, which is rarely disclosed: the 10th–90th percentile of the confirmed public funding rounds Costarter took part in.
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Who are the partners at Costarter?
The team at Costarter includes Judy Sander (Senior Busienss Advisor). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.
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