HELPING THE NEXT WAVE OF EXCEPTIONAL STARTUPS BECOME WORLD‑CLASS COMPANIES.
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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 Toronto Metropolitan 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, PRE-SEED & SEED STAGE TECH STARTUPS.
DMZ Ventures was formerly Ryerson Futures Inc. Learn more.
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PORTFOLIO
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LOCATIONS
We’re based in downtown Toronto, Canada, but operate a network of accelerator programs under the brand Zone Startups.
An international startup accelerator program empowering Vietnam's tech leaders, located in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City.
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A partnership with the Bombay Stock Exchange in Mumbai focused on startups operating in a variety of verticals.
WHO WE ARE
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ABDULLAH SNOBAR
CEO
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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
Heather Wood London
Board Secretary
Mohamed Lachemi
President & Vice-Chancellor, Toronto Metropolitan University
Steven Liss
VP Research and Innovation, Toronto Metropolitan University
Peter Bowie
Independent Director
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PARTNERS
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