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BC Advantage Funds

North America, British Columbia, Canada, North Vancouver

Description

BC Advantage Funds invests in early-stage life science, technology, and clean tech companies.

Investor Profile

BC Advantage Funds has backed more than 6 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 1 rounds, about 17% of its total and boasts 7 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series B, Series C, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Canada, United Kingdom.
  • Strong thematic focus on Biotechnology, Internet, Telecommunications.

Stage Focus

  • Series B (50%)
  • Series C (17%)
  • Series A (17%)
  • Series Unknown (17%)

Country Focus

  • Canada (67%)
  • United Kingdom (33%)

Industry Focus

  • Biotechnology
  • Internet
  • Telecommunications
  • Web Hosting
  • Health Care
  • Medical
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Therapeutics
  • Manufacturing
  • Medical Device
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does BC Advantage Funds frequently co-invest with?

Ventures West
North America, British Columbia, Canada, Vancouver
Co-Investments: 3
Canadian Medical Discoveries Fund
North America, Nova Scotia, Canada, Halifax
Co-Investments: 1
Vertex Ventures Israel
Asia, Tel Aviv, Israel, Tel Aviv
Co-Investments: 2
Granite Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
BDC Venture Capital
North America, Alberta, Canada, Calgary
Co-Investments: 2
GrowthWorks Capital
North America, British Columbia, Canada, Vancouver
Co-Investments: 3
Yaletown Partners
North America, British Columbia, Canada, Vancouver
Co-Investments: 2
Vertex Ventures
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 2
Astellas Venture Management
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 1
Discovery Capital
North America, British Columbia, Canada, Vancouver
Co-Investments: 1

What are some of recent deals done by BC Advantage Funds?

Microvisk Technologies

Saint Asaph, Denbighshire, United Kingdom

Microvisk Technologies is a developer of micro-electro mechanical sensors for the international medical market.

Health CareManufacturingMedical Device
Series ASep 9, 2010
Amount Raised: $3,856,305
Aquinox Pharmaceuticals

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Aquinox Pharmaceuticals develops and commercializes small molecule therapeutics for the treatment of cancer and inflammatory diseases.

BiotechnologyHealth CareTherapeutics
Series BJun 17, 2010
Amount Raised: $25,000,000
Zeugma Systems

Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada

Zeugma Systems offers telecommunications equipment and open solutions for broadband service providers.

InternetTelecommunicationsWeb Hosting
Series CMar 17, 2009
Amount Raised: $8,800,000
Inimex Pharmaceuticals

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Inimex Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage company focused on the development and commercialization of innate defense regulators.

BiotechnologyMedicalPharmaceutical
Series BJun 2, 2008
Amount Raised: $22,000,000
NPS

Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

NPS designs and develops polymers for the environmental age.

ChemicalChemical EngineeringProduct Design
Series UnknownMay 16, 2008
Amount Raised: $9,700,000
Zeugma Systems

Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada

Zeugma Systems offers telecommunications equipment and open solutions for broadband service providers.

InternetTelecommunicationsWeb Hosting
Series BDec 1, 2007
Amount Raised: $20,000,000