Walter James Treliving
Angel Investor
Canada
Walter James Treliving is a angel investor in Canada focused on Apps and SaaS. Jim Treliving is the Chairman and Owner of one of Canada’s most beloved restaurant chains, Boston Pizza International (BPI)—but that’s just the tip of the iceberg of his accolades. Well-known for his role as the encouraging, savvy, entrepreneurial spirit on CBC’s Dragons' Den, Jim has a history rooted in integrity—one which has led him well in the world of business. One of Canada’s most successful entrepreneurs, Jim has been at the helm of the Boston Pizza name for nearly 50 years which has received prestigious recognition, including Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies Platinum Club, Canada’s 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures, the Henry Singer Award from the Canadian Institute of Retailing and Services and, most recently, the Canadian Franchise Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
- Total investments:
- 5
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 60%
Last updated:
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Industries Walter James Treliving invests in
Stages Walter James Treliving invests in
Countries Walter James Treliving invests in
Round sizes
Contacts
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Round size
- Angel
- $30k–$200k
Investment Focus
Industry
- Apps 1 (20%)
- SaaS 1 (20%)
- Solar 1 (20%)
- Mobile 1 (20%)
- Rental 1 (20%)
Stage
- Angel 3 (60%)
- Grant 1 (20%)
- Pre-Seed 1 (20%)
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Just Boardrooms provides a frictionless, on-demand platform for accessing clean, professional boardrooms and meeting spaces that empowers modern business professionals to work and collaborate from anywhere. | Angel / Mar 08, 2023 | ||
| PilotsFriend is an organic tonic manufacturing company. | $200K / Angel / Jan 23, 2020 | ||
| Operation Take Two is a social enterprise revolutionizing the global issue of waste by empowering communities to turn trash into treasure. | $30K / Angel / Nov 09, 2019 | ||
| velofix was launched in in 2013 by Chris Guillemet, Boris Martin, and Davide Xausa, who all share a passion for cycling and the common belief that bicycles can help change the world. velofix is the largest fleet of Mobile Bike Shops in North America. EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2018 Winner (Pacific Region-Emerging), featured in the New York Timesand recognized on Entrepreneur Magazine’s rankings for Franchise 500, Fastest Growing Franchises and Top New Franchises of 2017. velofix has also been called “one of the most impressive mobile franchises” by Entrepreneur Magazine. velonews calls Mobile Bike Shops the #1 Industry Trend in 2017. velofix has also been featured on CBC’s Dragon’s Den (Canada’s version of Shark Tank), which resulted in Jim Treliving coming on board as an investor. Charles Chang of Lyra Growth Partners has also invested in the company. | $300K / Pre-Seed / Nov 30, 2014 | ||
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FAQ
What does Walter James Treliving invest in?
Walter James Treliving invests primarily in Apps, SaaS and Solar startups, most often at Angel and Grant stage. Most of the 5 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 Walter James Treliving invest in?
Walter James Treliving typically joins rounds of $30k–$200k at Angel. These are whole funding-round sizes, not Walter James Treliving's own check, which is rarely disclosed: the 10th–90th percentile of the confirmed public funding rounds Walter James Treliving took part in.
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When did Walter James Treliving last invest?
The most recent investment recorded for Walter James Treliving closed in Mar 2023. Shizune tracks 5 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.
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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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