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Koru

Koru is a venture studio based in Toronto, Canada, focused on partnering with Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan portfolio companies to create and build new ventures across various sectors, including healthcare and climate tech.

Founded
2019
Recorded stages
Accelerator, Seed
Recorded regions
Canada, Americas
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Overview

Koru is a venture studio based in downtown Toronto, Canada. Founded to work with Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP) portfolio companies, Koru focuses on creating new ventures that drive value and innovation. The organization aims to build high-impact businesses by leveraging diverse backgrounds in technology, startups, and corporate innovation.

Focus

Koru invests in and builds transformative companies across various sectors, including healthcare, B2B services, financial services, and climate tech. By partnering with OTPP portfolio companies, Koru identifies, validates, and oversees new business opportunities that leverage competitive advantages, aiming to create ventures that attract further investment and growth.

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Koru offers mentorship, operational support, and access to a network of investors and resources to help launch and scale new ventures.

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