Disruption Ventures
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Disruption Ventures plans to make initial investments with the $13 million, with plans to continue fundraising to reach its $30 million funding goal in 2019. Reaching that goal would make it the largest private, independent, and women-only led fund in Canada, according to Scotiabank. Elaine Kunda is the real deal - she's not just another GP who stumbled into VC from consulting or banking. She's built and sold companies, which means she actually understands the founder journey. I sincerely enjoy her coaching & how she consistently challenges my thinking. Her honesty & candor are making me a better leader, & she truly walks the talk when it comes to accelerating women-led businesses. The portfolio is decent but not spectacular - mostly solid B2B SaaS plays rather than moonshots. The fund size is small which can be both good (more attention per company) and bad (limited follow-on capital). They're operationally focused which founders seem to appreciate, though the women-only mandate obviously limits their deal flow significantly.
- —Best for: Female founders seeking hands-on operational support from experienced entrepreneur
- —Watch out for: Limited follow-on capital due to small fund size (~$30M target)
- —Known for: Deep operational involvement and honest feedback from GP who's been there
Disruption Ventures invest in companies that are North American based, high growth at the Seed & Seed + stage. We know the stats, women founders drive higher returns and better results despite receiving less VC funding historically. At DV we see women as high value and high potential investments.
Disruption Ventures is a North American venture capital fund that focuses on high growth companies at the Seed and Seed+ stages. The firm is dedicated to investing in diverse teams, particularly emphasizing women founders who are often underfunded in venture capital. Portfolio evidence shows investments in B2B SaaS, health tech, accessibility tech, e-commerce platforms, and vacation rental management.
Elaine is a successful CEO, with over 20 years of operating experience, and an extensive sales and marketing background. She has raised venture capital funding for multiple companies, built teams & had two exits. (ZipLocal sold to Canpages, b5media sold to Alloy Digital). As an Entrepreneur & multi-time CEO, she brings a unique combination of entrepreneurial vision, venture experience, & operational insight, adding immeasurable value quickly.
Sarah is a corporate finance lawyer turned venture capitalist with investing, legal & leadership experience. She is located in Montreal and involved in all aspects of DV's operations including deal sourcing, diligence and investment monitoring. Sarah formerly worked as an investment associate and legal counsel at Otimo Retail, a family office whose evergreen fund focus is on technology and retail technology companies. Her passion for advancing women's entrepreneurial success & helping create a more equitable & profitable environment for women in VC in Canada lead her to Disruption Ventures.
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