The
game is
broken
game is
broken
WE'RE CHANGING IT.
We provide a platform where women investors and founders can radically disrupt the venture capital environment.
The female sandpiper is well known for taking the lead, and establishing and defending its territory, but that is not the only reason we adopted it as our moniker. It’s also symbolic of the idea of taking flight, together.
What we do
Unlock Capital and Innovation
Sandpiper Ventures unlocks capital and innovation through greater diversity of investors and strong connections to global markets; we contribute to a stronger ecosystem, stronger economy and approach to investment with better businesses, deals, and higher investment returns.
DID YOU KNOW?
Women make up 51 % of the population yet receive just 2.8% of VC funding available worldwide. In Canada, Only 15% of partners in venture capital funds are female, less in Atlantic Canada.
How we’re creating change
20+ M
Invested in women-lead companies
SV Fund I announced the successful close of the VC fund investing in women-led companies, surpassing an initial fundraising goal in excess of $20 million.
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More value creation
Women-led companies that do receive VC funding receive less than half the amount of their male counterparts.
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35% higher ROI than all-male teams
The Ewing Marian Kauffman Foundation Women-led teams generate a 35% higher ROI than all-male teams.
Our portfolio
Take Flight
Sandpiper Ventures invests in women building ground-breaking technology companies as a proactive and profitable business decision.
Our target companies significantly outpace their peers when they receive the right investment and mentorship, delivering strong social and economic value and highly profitable investment returns.
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In The Press
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October 1, 2024Today, Sandpiper Ventures announced the addition of finance and tech entrepreneur Lauren Ledwell as Investment Principal.
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September 29, 2023Company uses AI to predict clinical trial outcomes using computational simulations.
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February 23, 2023Simplicity and depth of information from the software transforming the insurance industry
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February 9, 2023Ottawa Changemakers is presented by Invest Ottawa and RBC Royal Bank.
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