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UCeed Haskayne Student Fund

Western Canada’s first university-based private equity funds managed by and for students. Supported through professional oversight and coaching from Innovate Calgary and Creative Destruction Lab – Rockies.

Participating in the UCeed Haskayne Student Fund will definitely be an enriching experience that will help me define my future career path and will present me with new opportunities.

Valeria Marino, Haskayne Student Fund participant

Uniquely available to UCalgary students

  • One of Western Canada’s first university private equity funds managed by and for students – UCalgary leads the way through innovation in higher education.
  • UCeed Haskayne Student Fund will spur innovation and train the private equity leaders of tomorrow through experiential learning.
  • Supports UCalgary’s Growth Through Focus strategy – serving as a critical bridge between business students and Calgary’s local startup/venture capitalist communities.
  • The new fund integrates with UCalgary’s world-class Haskayne School of Business curriculum, bridging the gap between theory and practice through a personalized educational experience.
  • Oversight, coaching and deal management for students will be supported by UCeed’s overall program, an Investment Advisory Group and CDL-Rockies.
     

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UCeed accepts applications on an ongoing basis

Investment and fund eligibility

Investment 

$25,000 up to $100,000

Minimum Criteria

  • Early-stage startups raising Seed or Series A investments
  • Technology driven innovation
  • Must be incorporated prior to receipt of funds
  • Demonstrated team with the ability to build and scale their product
  • Traction or demonstrated market pull
Students

Our Investments

Learn more about our investments and how they are making an impact.

Investment Advisory Group - Haskayne Student Fund

Vincent Chahley

Vincent Chahley

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Heather Marshall

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Ari Pandes

Ari Pandes

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Brent Matterson

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Myles Sheddon

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Alex Morley

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Mentors

The UCeed Haskayne Student Fund is very thankful to program mentors who have dedicated their time to helping students. Mentors help the students assess deals, secure applications, and integrate with the entrepreneurial ecosystem.


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