District Ventures

About The Fund

District Ventures is a venture capital fund based in Calgary, Alberta, specializing in equity investments to support expansion in sectors such as Energy, CleanTech, and Material Science. As an integral part of the Venturepark business growth ecosystem, they empower consumer packaged goods (CPG) entrepreneurs within the food, beverage, and wellness industries to succeed and scale their businesses. They offer various programs including an Accelerator, Concept to Market Sprint, and a Food Incubator, all designed to aid CPG brands in their growth journey. Since establishing in 2015, District Ventures has become notable for their commitment to fostering women-led companies, with 66% of the companies they work with being women-led. Their alumni have also impressive achievements including reaching million-dollar annual revenues and their products being stocked in thousands of stores across North America. They hold the Venturepark Summit, which helps brands navigate the CPG landscape and share key industry learnings. Offering more than mere capital investment, they provide mentorship, industry connections, and the necessary resources to help CPG startups become national brands. District Ventures assists entrepreneurs from coast to coast with their nationwide programs, sessions, and connections throughout Canada. By signing up for their Accelerator Program, CPG startups get an opportunity to scale up. Their headquarters reflect their Canadian roots and pride, located at 2540 Kensington Road NW, Calgary, Alberta.