Byron Holland

President and CEO

16 past transactions

Leq’a:mel Development Corporation

Grant in 2022
Leq’a:mel Development Corporation is a development company for fiber optic networks and hardware upgrades.

ASTC Science World Society

Grant in 2022
ASTC Scientific World Society is a nonprofit non-profit and science centre situated in Vancouver, British Columbia that involves students around the province in STEAM activities (science, technology, engineering, art & design, and math). Visitors to the famous geodesic dome enjoy interactive, hands-on exhibits and galleries that encourage exploration and engagement with their natural, physical, and architectural environments. Students, teachers, and families from every area of British Columbia may participate in these outreach initiatives, which include virtual visits from scientists, livestream scientific shows, and weekly afterschool STEAM mentorship.

Stó:lō Community Futures

Grant in 2022
Stó:lō Community Futures offers business support, including loans and training programs, to current and aspiring Indigenous entrepreneurs.

Malahat Nation

Grant in 2022
Malahat Nation enables community members to participate in and succeed in the digital economy.

Takla Nation

Grant in 2022
Takla Nation is a development of landing homes and buildings to existing coaxial community lines.

Brock University Endowment

Grant in 2022
Brock University is a public research university located in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. The institution is committed to delivering a high-quality education and relevant employment-related experience to its students and staff. In addition to its educational offerings, Brock University manages an endowment fund that plays a vital role in supporting its mission. The earnings generated from this endowment are allocated to various initiatives, including scholarships, professorships, fellowships, and basic research. These financial resources also enhance academic and public service programs, thereby contributing to the university's overall development and community engagement. The endowment's assets are overseen by a board of trustees, ensuring responsible management and strategic investment to benefit the university's long-term goals.

Actua

Grant in 2022
Actua is a Canadian national charity with a mission to provide life-changing science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) experiences that inspire all youth to achieve their potential and fulfill their critical role in the world. Actua's focus is on the development and delivery of programming designed to break down barriers to youth engagement in STEM and promote continued studies and related career opportunities.

Black Boys Code

Grant in 2022
Black Boys Code is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to introducing young boys of colour in their critical development years (ages 8 to 17) to computer science through exposure workshops, hackathons, after school programs and summer tech camps.

Simon Fraser University

Grant in 2022
Founded in 1965, Simon Fraser University is a leading Canadian comprehensive university known for its interdisciplinary approach to education and research. With over 30,000 students across three campuses, SFU offers a wide range of academic programs and consistently ranks among the top universities in Canada.

Portage College

Grant in 2022
Portage College is involved in connecting people with knowledge, skills, and opportunities, empowering them. They provide exceptional learning experiences, flexible learning opportunities, and programs. They offer bachelor's degree programs, continuing education, , opportunities for high school students, university programs, and virtual learning.

The Canadian Association of Journalists

Grant in 2021
The Canadian Association of Journalists is an independent, not-for-profit organization that provides advocacy and professional development for journalists.

Dispension Industries

Seed Round in 2020
Dispension specializes in secure, automated distribution of age-restricted products via self-service kiosks and smart lockers. Its proprietary technology includes biometric verification for enhanced security and compliance.

HelpWear

Venture Round in 2020
HelpWear develops a waterproof wearable device that monitors heart activity, detects heart attacks, and sends real-time alerts to medical facilities. Incorporated in 2015, the company is based in Toronto, Canada.

Hyivy Health

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Hyivy Health specializes in innovative pelvic rehabilitation solutions. Its flagship product is an intelligent device designed for women experiencing pelvic health complications, offering quantifiable data tracking and three different therapies to enhance recovery and comfort.

Home Health Systems

Seed Round in 2020
Home Health Systems develops innovative remote monitoring solutions for patients. Their flagship product, MySafetyPatch, is a lightweight device that tracks five vital signs and motion, enhancing virtual examinations conducted by physicians. The company also offers SPORTsSAFER for athlete monitoring.

FluidAI

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
FluidAI is a medical technology company focused on post-operative care, combining artificial intelligence with in-body data to improve patient monitoring. The company develops a smart catheter system that enables proactive post-operative care by detecting complications at onset and delivering critical health data to healthcare providers ahead of time.
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