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Innovation Grade Ventures (IGV) is a venture capital firm that invests in seed rounds of early-stage companies, focusing on founders driving industry change with innovative solutions for a healthier society and unique SaaS-based B2B solutions. The firm emphasizes a collaborative approach, drawing from its own entrepreneurial experience to support portfolio companies. While specific financial metrics such as AUM or funding raised are not publicly disclosed, IGV targets early-stage ventures. Its network includes notable figures such as David, founder of Digital Cement, and portfolio founder David Ceolin, whose company was acquired by a Fortune 500 firm and who was recognized as a Top 40 under 40 recipient. Joseph D’Souza, CEO of a portfolio company, is also part of their ecosystem. Details regarding the firm's founding year and specific founders are not publicly available.
Innovation Grade Ventures has 3 tracked investments across 2 companies. The latest tracked deal is $2.0M Seed in ProNavigator in February 2019.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2019 | ProNavigator | $2.0M Seed | Gregory Stewart, MaRS IAF | — |
| Jan 30, 2018 | Nicoya Lifesciences | $2.0M Other Equity | Golden Triangle Angel Network, Ripple Ventures | Angel ONE, BDC, Garage Capital, Laurier Startup Fund, Maple Leaf Angels, MaRS IAF, Velocity, Waterloo Alumni Angels |
| Jan 1, 2018 | Nicoya Lifesciences | $2.0M Seed | Golden Triangle Angel Network, Ripple Ventures | Archangel Network OF Funds, Angel ONE, BDC, Garage Capital, Laurier Startup Fund, Maple Leaf Angels, MaRS IAF, Velocity, Waterloo Alumni Angels |
