RBC Generator Fund
VC Fund
Toronto, Canada
RBC Generator Fund is a VC fund in Toronto focused on SaaS and Manufacturing. The RBC Generator is a $10-million impact investment venture capital fund raised as part of the RBC Social Finance Initiative. The fund invests in entrepreneurs that are addressing social and environmental challenges while generating financial return, primarily within the thematic sector areas of cleantech, water, energy and employment for disadvantaged populations.
- Total investments:
- 9
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 0%
Last updated:
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Industries RBC Generator Fund invests in
Stages RBC Generator Fund invests in
Countries RBC Generator Fund invests in
Round sizes
Round size
- Seed
- $44k–$1.5M
Investment Focus
Industry
- SaaS 2 (22%)
- Manufacturing 2 (22%)
- Career Planning 2 (22%)
- Financial Services 2 (22%)
- EdTech 1 (11%)
Stage
- Seed 5 (56%)
- Venture - Series Unknown 2 (22%)
- Pre-Seed 1 (11%)
- Series A 1 (11%)
Country
- Canada 8 (89%)
- United States 1 (11%)
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paddle supports corporate HR departments by recommending internal candidates that match best to open roles within the company. Paddle’s matching algorithm leverages HR data (including past performance, potential, etc) that companies already have on their employees, but are not being used for internal recruiting. Using machine learning, we canidentify the best predictors of success in a role and then find the most relevant, bias-free internal candidates. | $500K / Pre-Seed / Oct 04, 2016 | ||
| Sokanu is a platform that optimizes human capital. We started with a website, sokanu.com, that helps people find their perfect career. We are taking the unique science & technology we've built and are applying it to help companies understand & optimize their talent better. | Seed / Aug 19, 2016 | ||
| CoPower is an online platform that simplifies clean energy investing. We help investors place capital into energy efficiency and renewable energy generation projects that offer solid returns, along with measured environmental impact. Since late 2014, CoPower has placed over $2.5 million in clean energy loans. CoPower is a proud Certified BCorporation. Visit copower.me to learn more. | $850K / Seed / Oct 08, 2015 | ||
| New Market Funds is a multi-fund manager that works to deliver financial returns and lasting community benefits. They provide non-profit partners with equity capital for critical community needs and rental housing. They deliver investment opportunities for the community. | Seed / Jan 01, 2015 | ||
| Binder is where hiring managers go to find top students and recent graduates. Employers use Binder because they know it's exclusive - only students with high potential get into the Binder marketplace. Companies can test-drive talent through employer-created challenges that demonstrate candidates' real-world skills, to filter to those whoare truly the best match. | $44.1K / Seed / Dec 01, 2014 | ||
| They are a small company in the heart of Toronto, Canada working to unlock the full potential of OLED technology. OTI Lumionics Inc. was founded in 2011 by an award winning team of researchers and engineers from the Department of Materials Science & Engineering at the University of Toronto. | Venture - Series Unknown / Apr 29, 2014 | ||
| Endurance Wind Power is a manufacturer of advanced small wind turbines from 5 to 50kW in size, designed specifically for distributed wind power applications. | Venture - Series Unknown / Dec 11, 2013 | ||
| Nudge is a communications platform that empowers deskless employees and drives better outcomes for your business. Backed by the power of behavioral science and the highest user ratings in its category, Nudge mobilizes non-desk teams by providing the information, inspiration, and insights employees need to exceed expectations and stay connected atwork. Leading brands such as Compass Group, Staples, and Margaritaville rely on Nudge to boost employee engagement, exceed sales goals, and transform the customer experience. For more information, please visit www.nudgerewards.com. | $1.5M / Seed / Oct 30, 2013 | ||
| ArcTern Ventures is a venture capital fund that provides early-stage capital to cleantech companies. The privately-backed venture capital fund provides early-stage capital to companies developing breakthrough ideas in the cleantech sector. The Fund has developed a unique early-stage investment model through its partnership with MaRS, one of the largest innovation centers in the world. | Series A / Sep 01, 2013 |
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FAQ
What does RBC Generator Fund invest in?
RBC Generator Fund invests primarily in SaaS, Manufacturing and Career Planning startups, most often at Seed and Venture - Series Unknown stage. Most of the 9 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 RBC Generator Fund invest in?
RBC Generator Fund typically joins rounds of $44k–$1.5M at Seed. These are whole funding-round sizes, not RBC Generator Fund's own check, which is rarely disclosed: the 10th–90th percentile of the confirmed public funding rounds RBC Generator Fund took part in.
When did RBC Generator Fund last invest?
The most recent investment recorded for RBC Generator Fund closed in Oct 2016. Shizune tracks 9 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.
Is Shizune's investor data accurate?
Yes — every stat on this profile is calculated from confirmed public funding rounds monitored across hundreds of sources since 2020. This profile was last refreshed in Nov 2026 and is updated monthly. Spotted something off? Use the “Suggest an edit” link near the top of the page.
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