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Accelerator Centre

The Accelerator Centre is Canada’s #1 private business accelerator. It empowers early-stage tech founders in the Waterloo Region with access to early-stage...

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Accelerator Centre

The Accelerator Centre is Canada’s #1 private business accelerator. It empowers early-stage tech founders in the Waterloo Region with access to early-stage capital, mentorship, tactical supports, and industry networks essential to building businesses that thrive. Everything it does begins and ends with founders, and it is committed to being their most trusted partner as they create new industries, fuel local economies, and inspire the next generation of made-in-Ontario tech companies.

General information

Firm type

Private Equity

Year founded

2006

Location

Region

North America

Country

Canada

City

Waterloo

Corporate office

Waterloo, Canada

Principals

Ruth Casselman

Chief Executive Officer

Tabatha Laverty

Chief Operating Officer

Catalina Ochoa

Director, Finance

Adam Dougall

Program Manager

Ben Richmond

Manager, Coworking and Facilities

Meghan Gervais

Director, Founder Experience

Danielle Joworski

Program Manager

Shelly Xie

Program Data Manager

Shriaa Sheth

Events and Community Engagement Specialist

Garrett Jacobs

Program Specialist

Sarah Brush

Digital Media Specialist

Tessa Uez

Marketing Manager

Vyshnavi Kommuri

Founder Experience Specialist

Loza Abebe

Founder Experience Specialist

Saskia Bec

Financial Operations Specialist

Evan Roberts

Partnership Manager

Ellyn Winters-Robinson

Marketing and Communications Mentor

Sector focus

Venture Capital

Frequently asked questions

Who runs investment decisions at Accelerator Centre?

No named principals or investment committee members are identified in public sources.

What investment stages does Accelerator Centre target?

The firm covers early-stage startup, expansion, late-stage growth, and general venture opportunities.

Does Accelerator Centre participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?

Available records do not specify fund commitments versus direct investments.

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