Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | Corporate VC |
Industries | IT (& TMT) • Media • FinTech (& Financials services) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Mobile |
Stages | Expansion, Seed |
Investing | United States • Canada • China • Singapore • Israel • Asia |
Investment Range | $1,000,000 - $5,000,000 |
Assets Under Management | $100,000,000 |
TELUS Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of TELUS Corporation, a North American telecommunications company. With its headquarters in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, TELUS Ventures focuses on a venture capital investment strategy that emphasizes synergy with TELUS’s overarching corporate initiatives. They are actively seeking investments in digital health, internet of things (IoT), big data, artificial intelligence, machine learning, security, managed IT services, wireless technology, and next-generation network infrastructure, with a goal to accelerate growth initiatives within the broader TELUS ecosystem. The fund specialises in Expansion and Seed stage investments, allocating capital to privately held companies that possess unique technologies and innovative products. With a minimum investment threshold of $1,000,000 and a maximum of $5,000,000, TELUS Ventures operates with significant resources, managing assets under management of $100,000,000. Through its website, TELUS Ventures showcases a commitment to not only provide capital but also to act as a collaborative partner for its portfolio companies. They leverage global business insights and offer a pathway to traction and growth while aspiring to shape a friendlier future through their investments. The areas they are particularly interested in include Health, where they focus on solutions for aging in place, remote patient monitoring, and personalized care; Agriculture, targeting precision and predictive technologies; IoT for smart building and infrastructure; Digital Customer Experience through AI and digital solutions; and Impact investing that supports detection and response to climate events and equitable healthcare access. TELUS Ventures and the TELUS network promote the portfolio companies across their ecosystem, and the team is involved actively on boards, offering guidance and industry expertise to foster the success and scale of their investments.