Kensington Capital Partners has been an active investor in venture capital since the launch of the firm in 1996, with strong links into Silicon Valley and across Canada. The firm invests in early-stage and growth-equity opportunities across information technology, digital media, energy technology, clean tech, and life sciences.
Kensington's portfolio includes iconic companies like D-Wave Systems, TouchBistro, SoundHound, and Clearpath.ai, demonstrating deep expertise in backing companies building category-defining technologies. The firm's nearly three-decade track record makes it one of Canada's most experienced VC firms.
With offices in both Vancouver and Toronto, Kensington bridges Canada's two primary tech ecosystems while maintaining strong Silicon Valley relationships, providing portfolio companies with cross-border access to the continent's most important innovation networks.
Vancouver & Toronto, Canada
"Three decades of venture capital — D-Wave, TouchBistro, SoundHound. Strong Silicon Valley links from Vancouver and Toronto."
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Aligned with Kensington Capital Partners's investment focus. Precondition: You must be an Apex Participant to submit. Registration is complimentary and includes 2 Golden Ads. This project is part of Apex Master Expos.
Apex Ecosystem with Golden Ads
"Who I Am · What I Want"
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Apex is a living ecosystem — one of its kind. A decentralized, member-owned global business platform across 80+ countries where preferred venture partners such as Kensington Capital Partners can explore early-stage innovation quietly and selectively, while founders showcase on their MySite and gain clarity on what long-term investors truly seek. No middleman. By members, for members.