HELPING THE NEXT WAVE OF EXCEPTIONAL STARTUPS BECOME WORLD‑CLASS COMPANIES.
WHAT
WE DO
From day one, we support startup founders by helping them build foundations, forge connections and fuel growth.
Driving global innovation is also a priority. We have a worldwide network of partnerships that are shaping the future of the digital economy.
DMZ Ventures is the for-profit investment arm of Ryerson University. We focus on:
STARTUP EQUITY MANAGEMENT FOR THE DMZ’S PORTFOLIO COMPANIES. IN 2021, THE DMZ SHIFTED TO AN EQUITY-BASED MODEL.
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ENABLING CANADA’S STARTUP INVESTMENT LANDSCAPE THROUGH OUR ANGEL INVESTOR PROGRAM.
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PROVIDING VENTURE CAPITAL FUNDING FOR HIGH-POTENTIAL, SEED STAGE TECH STARTUPS. MORE INFO COMING SOON.
DMZ Ventures was formerly Ryerson Futures Inc. Learn more.
PORTFOLIO
LOCATIONS
We’re based in downtown Toronto, Canada, but operate a network of accelerator programs under the brand Zone Startups.
ZONE STARTUPS VIETNAM
HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM
An international startup accelerator program empowering Vietnam's tech leaders, located in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City.
ZONE STARTUPS INDIA
MUMBAI, INDIA
A partnership with the Bombay Stock Exchange in Mumbai focused on startups operating in a variety of verticals.
WHO WE ARE
ABDULLAH SNOBAR
CEO
SULTAN MEHRABI
MANAGING DIRECTOR
BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
Nadir Mohamed
Former CEO, Rogers Communications
Jack Cockwell
Group Chairman, Brookfield Asset Management
Janice Fukakusa
Former CAO/CFO, Royal Bank of Canada
Mark Cohon
Former Commissioner, Canadian Football League
Mohamed Lachemi
President & Vice-Chancellor, Ryerson University
Sheldon Levy
Former President, Ryerson University
Steven Liss
VP Research and Innovation, Ryerson University
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