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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...
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
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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