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The New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF) is a venture capital organization founded in 2002 and based in New Brunswick, Canada. It operates a $100 million fund aimed at supporting local entrepreneurs through direct equity investments and specialized funds. The foundation focuses on pre-seed and seed stage investments in technology companies within the province.
NBIF invests between $50,000 and $1 million in early-stage startups, primarily in the technology sector. The foundation targets high-potential companies with a global focus and often serves as the first investor. It has established specialized funds, including the Climate Impact Fund and the Innovation Voucher Fund, to enhance sustainability and competitiveness for startups and SMEs.
Notable portfolio companies include Eigen Innovations, specializing in AI-driven solutions; Kognitiv Spark, which develops augmented reality solutions; SomaDetect, focusing on dairy technology; pHathom Technologies, working on scalable climate solutions; and Chinova Bioworks, innovating in natural food preservatives. Other companies in their portfolio include Gemba, Inversa Systems, and Beauceron Security.
Submit your pitch through email at proposals@nbif.ca with your deck attached.
NBIF typically serves as the first investor in early-stage rounds, providing essential capital to startups.
NBIF may participate in follow-on investments, particularly for companies demonstrating significant growth and potential.
NBIF operates a $100 million fund dedicated to supporting early-stage technology startups in New Brunswick.
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