# ideaBOOST

> ideaBOOST is a VC fund in Toronto backing Art, Apps and Robotics. See 3 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Toronto, Canada
- Total investments: 3
- Last investment: Jul 2017
- Lead investor: 0%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- X (Twitter): http://twitter.com/cfcmedialab
- Website: http://www.ideaboost.ca
- Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/cfcmedialab

ideaBOOST is a business accelerator with a difference -- a bootcamp for companies that want to navigate an entertainment ecosystem that has been radically disrupted by new technologies and demanding audience expectations.Companies receive the tools, training, and mentorship that make your company smarter and faster, plus $15,000 towardsdevelopment costs and $15,000 of in-kind services.

## Contacts

5 contacts available for ideaBOOST. Shizune tracks 2 team members at ideaBOOST. Sign up free to unlock them: https://app.shizune.co/sign-up/investor-profiles/find-team-emails/ideaboost?utm_source=investor_profile

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Art | 1 | 33% |
| Apps | 1 | 33% |
| Robotics | 1 | 33% |
| Education | 1 | 33% |
| E-Commerce | 1 | 33% |

12 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pre-Seed | 2 | 67% |
| Seed | 1 | 33% |

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ana Serrano | Chief Digital Officer | 0 | — |
| Leonardo Dell'Anno | ideaBOOST Recruitment and Talent Manager | 0 | — |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Little Robot Friends | They are Cute, programmable robots for learning code + electronics. |  | Pre-Seed | Jul 31, 2017 |  |
| Madlipz | **NEW FEATURE** Now you can create even more memes and parodies using the brand new SUBTITLE feature! In a matter of seconds and with just a few taps, you sub your own Lipz! Think of the possibilities...MadLipz lets you make instant voiceover and subtitle parodies to share with everyone! You could be the creator of the next viral meme!Selectfrom thousands of ready-to-go clips for you to dub, sub, watch and share! Your profile displays everything you've made, and you can showcase your best work in your very own reel. Lurk your friends profiles and check out their Lipz too. We want to hear all of your feedback: what you like about the new app and what could be changed or improved to make your experience better. Send your feedback to feedback@madlipz.com Don't forget to follow us on Instagram to watch hilarious Lipz! @madlipzapp |  | Pre-Seed | May 16, 2016 |  |
| Wondereur | Wondereur is a digital art platform that gives the market for art assets real-time intelligence. This platform examines factors that affect an artist's market value over the long term, such as endorsements from galleries and museums, publications, art movements, and ideas. It then produces intelligent indices that include a suggested pricerange and the projected growth rate for any work of contemporary art. | $15K | Seed | May 16, 2013 |  |

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## Co-investors
- [Corus Entertainment](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/corus-entertainment) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Density Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/density-ventures) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Dream Maker Ventures (DMV)](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/dream-maker-ventures-dmv) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Google](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/google) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Ontario Centres of Excellence](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/ontario-centres-of-excellence) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Shaw Media](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/shaw-media) — VC Fund, 1 deal together

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## FAQ

### What does ideaBOOST invest in?

ideaBOOST invests primarily in Art, Apps and Robotics startups, most often at Pre-Seed and Seed stage. Most of the 3 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Canada. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### How do I contact ideaBOOST?

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### Who are the partners at ideaBOOST?

The team at ideaBOOST includes Ana Serrano (Chief Digital Officer) and Leonardo Dell'Anno (ideaBOOST Recruitment and Talent Manager). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

### Is Shizune's investor data accurate?

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