{"id":61128,"date":"2024-11-14T08:45:59","date_gmt":"2024-11-14T16:45:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.penderfund.com\/?post_type=news&#038;p=61128"},"modified":"2025-09-23T09:48:20","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T16:48:20","slug":"pender-ventures-announces-final-close-of-second-venture-fund-at-over-100m-with-investment-from-alberta-enterprise-corporation","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/staging.penderfund.com\/fr\/news\/pender-ventures-announces-final-close-of-second-venture-fund-at-over-100m-with-investment-from-alberta-enterprise-corporation\/","title":{"rendered":"Pender Ventures Announces Final Close of Second Venture Fund at over $100M with Investment from Alberta Enterprise Corporation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>[Vancouver, BC, November 14, 2024]<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 We are proud to announce the final close of our second venture fund at Pender Ventures, Technology Inflection Fund II LP at over $100M with significant support from Alberta Enterprise Corporation (AEC). This closing represents a significant milestone in our mission to support the growth of resilient, scalable, and diverse Canadian technology companies.<\/p>\n<p>The addition of Alberta Enterprise Corporation as an investor strengthens our goal to support high-potential companies, including within the vibrant Alberta tech ecosystem. Alberta\u2019s innovation landscape is thriving, powered by forward-thinking startups and a community of support from institutions, investors, and local leaders. Pender Ventures\u2019 investment strategy aligns closely with Alberta\u2019s commitment to driving economic growth through technology and health-tech innovation, positioning these sectors as pillars for Canada\u2019s long-term success.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are thrilled to welcome Alberta Enterprise Corporation as a valued partner,\u201d said Maria Pacella, Managing Partner at Pender Ventures. \u201cTheir investment reflects our shared vision of supporting Canada\u2019s most promising technology companies and underscores the strength and resilience of our national tech ecosystem. With this fund, we are dedicated to empowering Canadian entrepreneurs to scale their businesses, drive innovation, and make a positive impact on a global scale.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTwo-thirds of Alberta\u2019s startups focus on health and life sciences or B2B information technology which is the focus of Pender Ventures,\u201d commented Kristina Williams, CEO, Alberta Enterprise Corporation. \u201cMaria Pacella leads a diverse and accomplished investment team that can provide our startups with a market advantage as they seek to transform the future of business and healthcare.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>This announcement follows Pender Ventures\u2019 successful allocation from the Government of Canada\u2019s Venture Capital Catalyst Initiative (VCCI), awarded in July, which has further enabled the firm\u2019s growth and extended its reach to even more Canadian startups.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThrough our federal government\u2019s Venture Capital Catalyst Initiative, we are investing in Canada\u2019s VC ecosystem alongside private and provincial partners. We are pleased to back Pender Ventures in its efforts to support high-potential, innovative firms in health technology and advance inclusive growth.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business<\/p>\n<p>\u00ab Par l\u2019entremise de l\u2019Initiative de catalyse du capital de risque, qui est une initiative f\u00e9d\u00e9rale, nous investissons dans l\u2019\u00e9cosyst\u00e8me du capital de risque du Canada, avec nos partenaires provinciaux et du secteur priv\u00e9. Nous sommes heureux de pouvoir appuyer Pender Ventures dans ses efforts pour soutenir les entreprises novatrices au potentiel \u00e9lev\u00e9 dans le domaine des technologies de la sant\u00e9 et pour favoriser la croissance inclusive. \u00bb<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 La ministre de la Petite Entreprise, l\u2019honorable Rechie Valdez<\/p>\n<p>This achievement wouldn\u2019t have been possible without the support of our early and returning investors as well as new ones including:\u00a0 Export Development Bank (EDC), InBC, Venture Capital Catalyst Initiative (VCCI), Bank of Montreal (BMO), BDC Capital, Co-Operators, Kinsted Wealth, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC), VanCity and a number of private investors.<\/p>\n<p>With this fund, Pender Ventures is well-positioned to invest in and support high-potential B2B technology and health tech start-ups at the inflection point between commercialization and scale up.\u00a0 We look forward to contributing to the future of Canadian tech, supporting founders across the nation, and playing a vital role in Canada\u2019s long-term growth.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Au sujet de Pender Ventures<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ax\u00e9e sur les th\u00e8ses de placement, Pender Venture est une soci\u00e9t\u00e9 de capital-risque qui investit principalement dans les entreprises en d\u00e9marrage de logiciels interentreprises (B2B) et de technologie de la sant\u00e9 au point d\u2019inflexion entre la commercialisation et la croissance. Regroupant des investisseurs convaincus aux comp\u00e9tences sur le terrain, l\u2019\u00e9quipe diversifi\u00e9e de Pender Ventures s\u2019appuie sur des d\u00e9cennies d\u2019exp\u00e9rience pour ajouter de la valeur op\u00e9rationnelle et strat\u00e9gique aux soci\u00e9t\u00e9s de son portefeuille.<\/p>\n<p>Pour obtenir de plus amples renseignements, veuillez consulter <a href=\"http:\/\/www.penderventures.com\">www.penderventures.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>About Alberta Enterprise Corporation <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alberta-enterprise.ca\">alberta-enterprise.ca<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Alberta Enterprise Corporation (AEC) promotes the development of Alberta\u2019s venture capital industry by investing in venture capital funds that finance technology companies. AEC focuses on funds that have a strong commitment to Alberta \u2013 including a full-time presence in the province. In addition to financial capital, AEC supports Alberta\u2019s venture capital ecosystem by connecting investors, entrepreneurs, and experienced technology executives who share our passion for building a bright, innovative Alberta. As of June 2024, AEC has committed C$382 million for investment to thirty-six venture capital funds, covering a diverse range of forward-looking industries including information technology, energy and industrial technology, and life sciences.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About VCCI<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The federal government\u2019s Venture Capital Catalyst Initiative (VCCI) co-invests in venture capital funds, alongside the private sector and other public sector investors, to support innovative Canadian businesses. 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