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ScaleUP Ventures
ScaleUp Ventures is a Toronto-headquartered firm with an office in Vancouver, established in 2016. It invests in seed to series A-stage technology companies...
ScaleUP Ventures
ScaleUp Ventures is a Toronto-headquartered firm with an office in Vancouver, established in 2016. It invests in seed to series A-stage technology companies across Canada.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Boston
Corporate office
Boston, MA, United States
Additional offices
New York · Bedford · Toronto
Principals
Michor Pleijzier
CRO & ScaleUp Coach
Tim van der Sman
Digital Marketeer
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at ScaleUP Ventures?
Michor Pleijzier, serving as CRO and ScaleUp Coach, is the named principal on the firm's website. Tim van der Sman handles digital marketing. The firm does not disclose a dedicated investment committee.
How does ScaleUP Ventures source proprietary deal flow?
The firm uses its ScaleUp Test — completed by over 1000 companies — to identify growth-stage businesses needing coaching. Case studies include Quatt, Spark Projects, Promax, NONONS, Parkos, and Hosted Energy.
Is ScaleUP Ventures structured as a single family office or does it operate more like a venture firm?
ScaleUP Ventures operates as an advisory and coaching firm that works with growth-stage companies. It is not structured as a traditional single family office or venture capital fund.
What investment stages does ScaleUP Ventures typically target?
The firm focuses on growth-stage companies ready for operational scaling. Examples include Quatt, which grew to 100 employees in two years under their coaching.
Does ScaleUP Ventures participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The firm's public model appears to be direct coaching engagements rather than fund commitments. The portfolio companies listed — Quatt, Spark Projects, Promax, NONONS, Parkos, Hosted Energy — are likely direct relationships.
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