Graphite Ventures

We've helped 175 founders build enduring companies - and we're ready to take it to the next level.

[Graphite Ventures @graphitevc]

Hi There 👋🏽

We’re new here, well...kind of.

Allow us to introduce ourselves: we’re excited to announce the launch of Graphite Ventures, an early stage venture fund committed to Canada 🇨🇦

https://t.co/GdiH16bCEB

[Graphite Ventures @graphitevc]

Graphite Ventures extends a warm welcome to Mohamed Elabshihy who joins our team as an Associate investor. We’re thrilled that Mo will leverage his passion for helping seed stage entrepreneurs bring their ideas to life and being part of their journey. Welcome to the team!

[Graphite Ventures @graphitevc]

Check out this article about tips on how to plan for an uncertain economy featuring @planworth's CEO!

https://t.co/eZqgm7Pu4I

[Graphite Ventures @graphitevc]

Graphite portfolio company, ODAIA, provides insights on how they are creating a unified team across borders.

https://t.co/b0rrVRf7w8

[Graphite Ventures @graphitevc]

Graphite Ventures is pleased to welcome Omi Velasco as Principal based in Calgary to cover Alberta and Western Canada deals. Omi joins the team with a strong track record in venture and supporting tech ecosystem growth. A warm welcome to the Graphite team!
https://t.co/4wPTw1PI4P

[Graphite Ventures @graphitevc]

We are excited to be at the @TechExitConf today! @snitabalsara from the Graphite Team will be there! Be sure to say hello when you see her! 👋

[Graphite Ventures @graphitevc]

We had a great time at #Techtoberfest2022 and many thanks to @Communitech for bringing everyone together for insightful conversations!

[Graphite Ventures @graphitevc]

What should a founder be thinking about while managing the changing economic times?

Listen to @eaubourdeau, CEO of @welbi_co share her insights with @obj_news podcast.

Check it out here:
https://t.co/z06nX0fGbM

[Graphite Ventures @graphitevc]

The Graphite Team is having a great time at @ElevateTechCA - it was super to reconnect with ecosystem partners and meet with founders building exciting companies! Be sure to say hi 👋

[Graphite Ventures @graphitevc]

It was a great event! 👏 Thank you for having us @inovia!

[Inovia Capital @inovia]

Last night Inovia hosted a gathering of the vibrant Kitchener-Waterloo tech ecosystem as we officially launched our expanded presence in KW! 🚀

To everyone who made the evening a success, thank you and we look forward KW's continued leadership! 🎉

#CompanyBuilders

[Graphite Ventures @graphitevc]

We hope you had a chance to catch @themichaelho on stage at @ElevateTechCA! He gave great insights on a framework for product market fit #ElevateFest2022

[Graphite Ventures @graphitevc]

@helenissocial was great on stage at @ElevateTechCA speaking about what the future holds for AI Startups! Did you have a chance to listen?

[Graphite Ventures @graphitevc]

The Graphite Team is at @ElevateTechCA this week and we are looking forward to meeting founders and innovators!

Make sure to say hello if you see @AcmBarclay, @vcyogi, @snitabalsara, @macpuklicz, or @themichaelho! 👋 #ElevateFest2022

[Graphite Ventures @graphitevc]

Thank you @NEXT_Canada and #NextFounders for hosting a great event. It was awesome to hear @bruce_croxon, @MrsEvaLau and @jebannister on the panel and connect with amazing founders. #NEXTCanada

[Sean O'Connor @seantoconnor]

Based on feedback from founders, this seems to be the up there with the best panels from the #StartupSummit

Allie McMillan (@7shifts), Matt Petrow (@CoconutSoftware) and @LanceLaking absolutely killed it!

[Graphite Ventures @graphitevc]

It's awesome to be at @NEXT_Canada Venture Day today! @AcmBarclay and @vcyogi are representing the Graphite Team, be sure to say hello if you see them! #NEXTCanada

[Graphite Ventures @graphitevc]

Day 2 at @cultivatorsk is going great! We hope you had a chance to catch @LanceLaking on stage today with Allison McMillan, CFO at @7shifts & Matt Petrow, CFO at @CoconutSoftware! It was an insightful discussion on deploying capital for growth and capital allocation. #Cultivator

[Graphite Ventures @graphitevc]

And that’s a wrap! Thanks to @AtlanticVF for bringing the ecosystem together for insightful conversations. It was such an excellent opportunity to connect with founders and investors within the community! #AVF2022

[Graphite Ventures @graphitevc]

Congratulations @pronavtech for raising $10M in growth financing! 👏 We are excited to be a part of the company's journey and co-lead the round with @LugeCapital

Read more: https://t.co/rbGGd8ptnB

[Jordan McFarlen @mcfarljo]

Twas’ the night before Startup Summit and speakers gathered to sample Regina’s finest ramen and swap stories… 🍜

#RamenProfitable #StartupSummit

[Graphite Ventures @graphitevc]

Look out for @LanceLaking from Graphite at the @cultivatorsk Start-Up Summit today! Do say hi if you see him 👋 #SKtech