Platform Calgary
VC Fund
Calgary, Canada
Platform Calgary is a VC fund in Calgary focused on Software and Food and Beverage. Platform Calgary focuses on supporting Calgary's innovation-driven companies by providing access to space, programming, and advocacy, while also championing the vision for the new Platform Innovation Centre's design, activity, and culture. The firm is formerly known as Calgary Technologies Inc. and rebranded as Platform Calgary in 2019.
- Total investments:
- 35
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 94%
Last updated:
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Industries Platform Calgary invests in
Stages Platform Calgary invests in
Countries Platform Calgary invests in
Contacts
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Amblessed Algeo
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Bukky Wonda
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Christy Lane
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David Chavez
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Debbie Walker
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Investment Focus
Industry
- Software 6 (17%)
- Food and Beverage 6 (17%)
- Artificial Intelligence 5 (14%)
- Wellness 3 (9%)
- CleanTech 3 (9%)
Stage
- Non-equity Assistance 33 (94%)
- Pre-Seed 2 (6%)
Country
- Canada 25 (71%)
- France 4 (11%)
- India 2 (6%)
- United States 2 (6%)
- Denmark 1 (3%)
Team
| Name | Title | Investments | Links | |
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Amblessed Algeo
Human Resource Specialist
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Human Resource Specialist | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
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Bukky Wonda
Incubator Member
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Incubator Member | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
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Christy Lane
Entrepreneur In Residence
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Entrepreneur In Residence | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
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David Chavez
Vice President
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Vice President | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
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Debbie Walker
Director of Finance & Administration
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Director of Finance & Administration | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
| See all 11 team members → | ||||
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
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Vinerra
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Vinerra: Your Comprehensive Guide to the World of WineVinerra is an educational website designed for wine enthusiasts and anyone interested in deepening their understanding of wine. The platform offers a wealth of resources and in-depth guides that cover a broad spectrum of wine-related topics. Here's what you can explore on Vinerra:WineRegions: Discover detailed insights into wine-producing regions across the globe. Learn about the unique climates, soils, and traditions that influence the wines from areas like Bordeaux, Napa Valley, Tuscany, and more.Grape Varietals: Explore comprehensive information on various grape types used in winemaking. Understand the characteristics of popular varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and lesser-known grapes that contribute to the diversity of wines.Wine Styles: Dive into the different styles of wine, including reds, whites, rosés, sparkling, and dessert wines. Gain knowledge about the production methods, flavor profiles, and ideal food pairings for each style.Sustainability in the Wine Industry: Vinerra dedicates a section to the importance of sustainable practices in viticulture and winemaking. Learn about organic farming, biodynamic practices, and how wineries are reducing their environmental footprint.Why Choose Vinerra?Educational Resources: Whether you're a novice or a seasoned wine lover, Vinerra provides content that caters to all levels of knowledge.In-Depth Guides: The site offers detailed guides that delve into the nuances of wine, helping you appreciate the complexities and joys of wine tasting.Up-to-Date Information: Stay informed about the latest trends, innovations, and developments within the wine industry.Vinerra aims to foster a community of informed wine enthusiasts by providing accessible and engaging content. It's an excellent starting point for anyone looking to embark on a journey through the fascinating world of wine. | Non-equity Assistance / Jun 14, 2021 | |
KOR Foods
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KOR Foods enhanced all purpose flour is our flagship product. Providing vitamins and minerals not currently offered in regular all purpose flour. Enjoy making all the foods you love from cookies, muffins, pizza dough, cakes and many more | Non-equity Assistance / Jun 14, 2021 | |
Heyday
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Heyday’s fermented food kits include hardware, pre-measured portions of fresh ingredients and easy-to-follow recipes. | Non-equity Assistance / Jun 14, 2021 | |
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Wintergreen Pellets
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Wintergreen Pellets is committed to a greener and more sustainable future by producing straw pellets. Wintergreen Pellets are located in the heart of Alberta’s farming country and convert underutilized and discarded straw as a feedstock to make pellets for various fuel alternatives. Similar to how wood pellets are replacing coal, straw pelletswill be another source of fuel for energy and heat production in Alberta, Canada and around the world. Replacing coal and other fossil fuels as a fuel source will aid in the reduction of greenhouse gases on a global scale. Wintergreen Pellets plans to build a large pellet production facility in Alberta which will take advantage of the renewable resource that is straw, which is produced annually from the turnover of new crops. | Non-equity Assistance / Jun 14, 2021 | |
Baking Barn
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Baking Barn family’s love of all things vanilla led to creating the most natural, delicious, alcohol free, pure vanilla extract. Baking Barn wanted vanilla that didn’t bake out at high heat, or change the taste of our favorite recipes. Each batch takes 1 full year before the perfect blend is achieved, so after many years of tasting, the Baking Barnwas born! Our vanilla extract is made from the world’s best Madagascar vanilla beans and amazing, sweet tasting glycerin for an unsurpassed baking experience! Our ingredients are organically sourced and environmentally & socially sustainable to bring you peace of mind! Fun fact: the packaging showcases it’s naturally imperfect beauty! From our hands to yours, Baking Barn vanillas are sure to become tradition. | Non-equity Assistance / Jun 14, 2021 | |
Hope Innovation
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Hope Innovation mission is to create sustainable change with our products, and invest responsibly in a better future. We have partnered with an organization called "Child's Dream", through whom we will be able to help children in poorer regions learn and grow. Every Eden Garden Kit sold will go to providing learning materials andstationary to a child in China's poorest regions. | Non-equity Assistance / Jun 14, 2021 | |
Zignar Technologies
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The Zignar team was formed in 2020 through the comunidad IoT (iotcomunidad.pe), between conversations, tasks and projects that were developed in a collaborative and non-profit manner. Parallel to these coordinations, in October 2020, we participated in our first hackathon I2T (hackathon.iot2tangle.io). Thanks to this event, we consolidatedcoordination, discovered how to be more efficient, and what we could do as a team.In early December 2020, we decided to register as a hardware and software development company in Alberta, Canada. Since then, we are mainly working on a project for greenhouse agriculture applying various standards, including IOTA (iota.org). | Non-equity Assistance / Jun 14, 2021 | |
Sol Food Project
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SOL Food Project is a controlled environment agriculture social enterprise focused on the year-round production of nutrient dense fresh produce. We leverage profitable and resilient urban farming systems to provide accessibility to top quality produce for the whole community. | Non-equity Assistance / Jun 14, 2021 | |
Neo Juicery
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Neo Juicery is a cold pressed juice and plant based beverage manufacturer. We are passionate subscribers to the belief that food is medicine and so we make food that nourishes the body and soul. | Non-equity Assistance / Jun 14, 2021 | |
Passionoat
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Passionoat provides sustainable and healthy oat milk products to the world. Passionoat will work diligently with like minded organizations to fulfill our mission and create a more thoughtful agricultural system. | Non-equity Assistance / Jun 14, 2021 | |
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FAQ
What does Platform Calgary invest in?
Platform Calgary invests primarily in Software, Food and Beverage and Artificial Intelligence startups, most often at Non-equity Assistance and Pre-Seed stage. Most of the 35 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Canada. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
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Who are the partners at Platform Calgary?
The team at Platform Calgary includes Amblessed Algeo (Human Resource Specialist), Bukky Wonda (Incubator Member) and Christy Lane (Entrepreneur In Residence), among 11 team members tracked by Shizune. The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.
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