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Raiven Capital Launches third hub and a new Fund in Dubai to Fuel Next Generation of Start-ups Connecting the Region to Globe

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Raiven Capital today announced the launch of a new USD 125M venture capital fund in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region.

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  • Raiven Capital today announced the launch of a new USD 125M venture capital fund in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region.
  • There are great things ahead.”
    The Toronto-based fund is creating bridges between its home country and Dubai, an exciting development.
  • “We are thrilled that Raiven Capital, a Canadian venture capital fund, is the first of its kind to obtain a license to operate in DIFC in Dubai.
  • Raiven has ambitious plans for the region connecting Canada, the UAE, Silicon Valley and other high growth tech ecosystems.

Raiven Capital Invests in Data Protection Firm Trilio

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Raiven Capital, a global early-stage tech venture fund, announced its investment in Trilio, a cloud-based data protection and management software.

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  • Raiven Capital, a global early-stage tech venture fund, announced its investment in Trilio, a cloud-based data protection and management software.
  • And we are excited to invest in Trilio, which anticipates the next technology of data storage and security.
  • Trilio is a leader in cloud-native cybersecurity and data protection.
  • Raiven Capital is a global early-stage technology venture fund with roots in Silicon Valley and Toronto focusing on AI, DLT and IoT.

Raiven Exits Fintech Platform Whizmo

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

Raiven Capital, a global early-stage tech venture fund, today announced its exit from fintech company Whizmo, a mobile money start-up that provides B2B and B2C financial services for customers and merchants in emerging economies.

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  • Raiven Capital, a global early-stage tech venture fund, today announced its exit from fintech company Whizmo, a mobile money start-up that provides B2B and B2C financial services for customers and merchants in emerging economies.
  • Raiven Capital invested in Whizmo in 2020 and exited the company this summer at a significant multiple to a private equity investor, said Paul Dugsin, General Partner, Raiven Capital.
  • Whizmo worked with Raiven in the seed stage to form a Canadian holding company, where its IP is held.
  • Once growth is robust, Raiven exits to later-stage capital in Silicon Valley and beyond.

Raiven Capital Invests in Wayout

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022

Raiven Capital, a global early-stage tech venture fund, today announced its investment in Wayout, an IoT-enabled, water purification system that can turn all kinds of source water, even seawater, into drinkable water.

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  • Raiven Capital, a global early-stage tech venture fund, today announced its investment in Wayout, an IoT-enabled, water purification system that can turn all kinds of source water, even seawater, into drinkable water.
  • We are thrilled to invest in Wayout, especially as clean water should be a basic human right, said Paul Dugsin, Raiven Capital General Partner.
  • Raiven Capital is a global early-stage technology venture fund with roots in Silicon Valley and Toronto focusing on opportunities in Artificial Intelligence, DLT and Internet of Things.
  • Once growth is robust, Raiven exits its portfolio companies to later-stage capital in Silicon Valley and beyond.

Raiven Capital Releases White Paper on the Future of Work

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Thursday, June 23, 2022

Raiven Capital, a global early-stage technology venture fund, today announced the release of a white paper that studied the future of work post-pandemic, where hybrid and remote teams are here to stay.

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  • Raiven Capital, a global early-stage technology venture fund, today announced the release of a white paper that studied the future of work post-pandemic, where hybrid and remote teams are here to stay.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220623005559/en/
    RAIVEN CAPITAL RELEASES THE FUTURE OF WORK STUDY (Photo: Business Wire)
    The Future of Work comprises original research and simulations with Raiven Capitals portfolio companies.
  • Raiven Capital is a global early-stage technology venture fund with roots in both Silicon Valley and Toronto.
  • Once growth is robust, Raiven exits its portfolio companies to later-stage capital in Silicon Valley and beyond.

Raiven Capital Invests in Enterprise Software Company Elevated Signals

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Raiven Capital, a global early-stage tech venture fund, today announced its investment in Vancouver-based Elevated Signals, an enterprise software company for controlled environment agriculture (CEA) producers.

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  • Raiven Capital, a global early-stage tech venture fund, today announced its investment in Vancouver-based Elevated Signals, an enterprise software company for controlled environment agriculture (CEA) producers.
  • We are excited to invest in Elevated Signals which fills a huge gap in the marketplace, said Paul Dugsin, General Partner at Raiven Capital.
  • Amar Singh, Elevated Signals CEO, said: Raiven Capitals world-class team has been key in helping our company expand, so that we can take our modern approach to other verticals.
  • Elevated Signals provides advanced bio-product manufacturing software for controlled environment agriculture companies.

Raiven Capital Invests in Agtech Company Vertical Harvest

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Thursday, April 21, 2022

Raiven Capital, a global early-stage tech venture fund, today announced its investment in Vertical Harvest, an AI-driven, urban hydroponic farming startup.

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  • Raiven Capital, a global early-stage tech venture fund, today announced its investment in Vertical Harvest, an AI-driven, urban hydroponic farming startup.
  • Vertical Harvests approach using AI and IoT to improve yields are game changing, said Paul Dugsin, General Partner at Raiven Capital.
  • Nicoya and Raiven together support Vertical Harvest as it combines foodtech, AI, and smart city initiatives with public and private financing for the 21st century together."
  • Vertical Harvest is a hydroponic, vertical farming company dedicated to sustainable farms, food and futures.

Vertical Harvest Raises $8.35 Million in Series A Funding to Jump-Start Expansion

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Vertical Harvest will be a network of local farms first, and an inclusive employer especially.

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  • Vertical Harvest will be a network of local farms first, and an inclusive employer especially.
  • Nona and Vertical Harvest will play an important part in this transformation," said Christopher Slim, CEO at Nicoya.
  • Vertical Harvest is a hydroponic, vertical farming company dedicated to sustainable farms, food and futures.
  • For anyone interested in bringing Vertical Harvest to their city, check out some recent press , as well as a PBS documentary on Vertical Harvest called Hearts of Glass: https://www.heartsofglassfilm.com/ .

Raiven Capital Arrives in Riyadh to Judge $600,000 Startup Competition at LEAP, One of the Mideast’s Largest Tech Conferences

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Wednesday, February 2, 2022

Raiven Capital, a global early-stage technology venture fund, arrived in Riyadh to judge a $600,000 startup competition for LEAP , a 61,000 attendee, three-day tech conference that begins today.

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  • Raiven Capital, a global early-stage technology venture fund, arrived in Riyadh to judge a $600,000 startup competition for LEAP , a 61,000 attendee, three-day tech conference that begins today.
  • Ninety startups are competing in the Rocket Fuel Startup Competition, with a cash prize of $600,000.
  • Nurturing early-stage companies is critical to growing the region into the future, said Supreet Manchanda, General Partner of Raiven Capital.
  • Raiven Capital is a global early-stage technology venture fund with roots in both Silicon Valley and Toronto.

Raiven Capital Invests in KnowWake, The Leading Marine Navigation Platform

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021

"Raiven Capital brings some of the brightest minds in venture capital from Silicon Valley. The follow-on investment from our initial investors is exciting as we are rapidly growing to meet user demand. Also, keep an eye out for the launch of our business portal -- just in time for the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in late October,” said Dan Karsko, CEO and Founder of KnowWake.

Key Points: 
  • Raiven Capital, a global early-stage venture fund, today announced its investment in KnowWake, the leading marine navigation platform for recreational boaters.
  • "Raiven Capital brings some of the brightest minds in venture capital from Silicon Valley.
  • Raiven Capital is a global early-stage Series A technology venture fund with roots in both Silicon Valley and Toronto.
  • Once growth is robust, Raiven exits its portfolio companies to later-stage capital in Silicon Valley and beyond.