Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | Venture Capital Fund |
Industries | Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Education • FinTech (& Financials services) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • Sales (& Marketing) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Gaming (& eSports) • Advertising • Analytics • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure) • Local commerce • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Mobile • Online Social |
Stages | Expansion, MBO/LBO, Turnaround, Corporate Divestiture |
Investing | United States • United Kingdom • China • Singapore • Europe • Asia |
Hinge Capital, LLC, operating under the brand Dream Maker Ventures (DMV), is the investment arm of Dream Maker Corp. (DMC), a multifaceted Toronto-based asset management firm. Founded in 2003, DMC boasts divisions across real estate, development, property management, and insurance, with assets under management totaling half-a-billion dollars. Dream Maker Ventures stands out with its commitment to funding early-stage companies that leverage innovative technology to transform business operations and revolutionize consumer experiences. They actively seek to partner with visionary entrepreneurs who can predict and shape the future landscape of life and commerce within the next 5-10 years. With an investment thesis rooted in equity, DMV specializes in Expansion, MBO/LBO, Turnaround, and Corporate Divestiture strategies, focusing their efforts on high-growth potential sectors. Their key industries of interest include Software (Web Marketplace SaaS), IT & TMT, Education, FinTech & Financial Services, Retail & E-Commerce, Sales & Marketing, A.I. & Big Data, Gaming & eSports, Advertising, Analytics, Cloud Services & Infrastructure, Local commerce, Healthcare & Wellness, Mobile, Online Social, and other emerging domains. As a Venture Capital Fund, Hinge Capital (Dream Maker Ventures) aligns itself with the transformative journey of its portfolio companies, empowering entrepreneurs through strategic investment and support. The firm is also known for its role as a sponsor, evident in their sponsorship of Canada Basketball and a significant presence in real estate development, as showcased by initiatives like the Dream Residences at Yorkdale. Additionally, they foster innovation through partnerships with educational institutions, such as the Digital Experience Lab at Ryerson University. Dream Maker Ventures seeks diverse dreamers who align with their investment criteria and encourages potential investees to initiate contact for possible collaboration.