UCeed Haskayne Student Fund

🚀 We’re proud to announce our latest investment in 4AG, a pioneering Agtech company transforming the future of mushroom farming through robotics and AI. 🍄🤖 At UHSF, we back bold, visionary founders building innovative solutions to real-world problems and 4AG embodies exactly that. Led by seasoned entrepreneurs Sean O’Connor and Chris Payne, the team is tackling one of agriculture’s most labor-intensive challenges with cutting-edge automation. Their autonomous mushroom harvesting robot is reshaping the industry by improving yield, consistency, and efficiency, while eliminating manual labor. From harvesting to trimming and packing, 4AG is empowering growers across North America, Europe, and Australia. 🌍 We’re excited to support 4AG as they scale their impact globally and lead the next generation of agricultural automation. 👏 Congratulations to Sean, Chris, and the entire 4AG team, we’re thrilled to be on this journey with you! 🙏 Kudos to our diligent Fund Managers and Associates who worked hard to ensure this deal’s success. Ksenia Kabanova, Edina Thai, and Ivan Chen, CFA #AgTech #AIinAgriculture #Innovation #MushroomFarming #AgriculturalAutomation #StartupInvestment #VentureCapital #Robotics #SustainableFarming #FutureOfFarming #UCeed #UHSF #FoodTech

Exciting Investment Announcement! 🚀 We are thrilled to announce our latest investment in Northernmost, a game-changing company that is redefining kidney transport. At UHSF, we are always on the lookout for visionary teams building innovative solutions, and Northernmost is a perfect example. Founded by industry veterans, Northernmost is developing the NoMo Kidney Pump—a cutting-edge solution that ensures safe, efficient, and commercial airline-compatible kidney transport. We believe they are poised to make a massive impact in the industry. Their innovation has the potential to revolutionize organ transplantation and improve patient outcomes on a global scale. Backing exceptional founders is at the core of what we do, and we couldn’t be more excited to partner with Ron Mills & Daniel Salamon and the entire Northernmost team as they scale to new heights. Congratulations to the Fund Managers who participated in the Deal Due diligence Jennifer E. Shahoon Khan Ksenia Kabanova Edina Thai   Here’s to the journey ahead! 🚀   #HealthcareInnovation #KidneyTransplant #OrganDonation #MedicalDevices #Northernmost #UHSF

Our Energy, Agriculture, and Health teams had an incredible experience at CDL-Rockies Session 3! We had the opportunity to engage with top venture capitalists, seasoned entrepreneurs, and industry experts, gaining invaluable insights and thought-provoking feedback on investment opportunities. The CDL - Rockies program continues to be an unparalleled learning experience for our UCeed Haskayne Student Fund managers and associates. We’re grateful for the expertise shared and the knowledge gained through this journey. A huge thank you to the Creative Destruction Lab team, experts, and faculty who dedicate their time to supporting breakthrough ventures. Also, a huge thank you to our CDL mentors Erin Madro, Douglas Beach, and @Ron Bridge. It’s been inspiring to witness the evolution of these companies since Session 1, and we’re excited to see what’s next! #VentureCapital #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #CDL #StartupGrowth

Last week, a group of UCeed Fund Managers Adam Stosky, Ali Radwan, Ksenia Kabanova, Jennifer E., Edina Thai and Declan Sander had the fantastic opportunity to participate in the VCAA 25th Annual Ski Conference at the prestigious Fairmont Chateau, Lake Louise from March 3-5. This premier event in partnership with Alberta Enterprise Corporation (AEC), which brings together leading investors, entrepreneurs, and industry experts from across North America, offered an invaluable platform for our students to immerse themselves in the venture capital and innovation landscape. Here are some key lessons they took away: 🚀 The Power of Collaboration: Success in startups extends beyond securing funding—it’s about cultivating strong relationships among founders, investors, and industry leaders. Alberta’s tech ecosystem thrives on these connections! 💡 Understanding the Investor Mindset: Beyond financials, VCs seek strong leadership, scalable business models, and market fit. These factors often determine whether a startup secures funding or not. 🔄 Resilience & Adaptability: Many investors emphasized that successful startups often pivot in response to challenges. In a fast-evolving market, adaptability is a must! A huge thank you to Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking - UCalgary for access to the conference and the Venture Capital Association of Alberta (VCAA) community for welcoming our UCeed Fund Managers and sharing such valuable insights and great connections. It’s inspiring to see the next wave of innovators and investors engaging with the broader venture ecosystem. #UCeed #Hunterhub #VentureCapital #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #VCAA2025

A huge thank you to Jacob Grainger from Pender Ventures for visiting the Haskayne School of Business and engaging with UCeed students on February 28th! Your insights on venture capital, fund structures, due diligence, startup growth, and Alberta’s evolving innovation ecosystem were incredibly valuable. Pender Ventures' dedication to supporting B2B software and HealthTech startups is making a meaningful impact on Canada’s innovation landscape. With a strong presence in Alberta, their strategic investments and mentorship are helping founders scale and succeed. We appreciate your time, expertise, and thoughtful discussions and look forward to continued collaboration with the Pender Ventures team! #VentureCapital #Startups #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Haskayne #UCeed #PenderVentures

This year, we're investing $100K – $200K in 25 promising early-stage companies that are shaping the future with groundbreaking technologies in Health, Energy and Social Impact. Our geographic focus is different for different sectors. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/gxNq-rrB We’ve been one of Canada’s most active pre-seed and seed-stage investors for the past four years, backing 65 companies with $10M—and we’re just getting started. If you or someone you know is building something incredible, let’s talk! Drop a name in the comments, or better yet—apply directly through our intake form: https://lnkd.in/gdkBJVvb  

Olivia, Graham and I are thrilled to be co-leading this round with Nikhil Bedi and UCeed Investment Funds. Abdullah Sarhan and Julia St.Amand are representative of the types of funders we love to invest in. An audacious vision, a rock solid plan, a passion for impact, and the hustle and coach-ability to scale. Spring Impact Capital is passionate about scaling impact innovation that is born in Canada, fuel it with the right capital and post round support, and guide it to change the world. #impact #venturecapital #canada #impactinvesting #healthtech #futureofhealth #eyecare #optometry #ophthalmology

🎉 Congratulations to Knead Technologies on successfully closing their pre-seed round! At UCeed, we’re proud to support this transformative company as they work to make food rescue operations more efficient. The future is bright, and we’re excited to be part of their journey! #Startups #Funding #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #UCeed

Only 2 days left to apply!! Apply if you are: - Graduating April 2027 or later - Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize large amounts of data - Interest in venture capital, growth equity, or debt financing - Highly organized, proactive, and eager to learn - Ability to commit to the time requirements of the UHSF program Applications close on Sunday, February 16th

#UCalgary's UCeed marks four years of bridging innovation and commercialization with investments in 62 companies. Learn how UCeed contributes to the Canadian innovation ecosystem: https://bit.ly/3V3jKoN