Pender Growth Fund

Pender Growth Fund (VCC) Inc. (the Fund), operating under the B.C. Small Business Venture Capital Act (SBVCA), invests in Eligible Small Businesses (ESB) with the objective of long term capital appreciation. Generally speaking, ESBs are technology companies based in British Columbia with fewer than 100 employees. Shareholders received a 30% British Columbia tax credit at the time of subscription. Since its inception in 2003, the Fund has invested in a diversified portfolio of investments principally in the information technology and communications sectors. The company was reorganized in 2010 so that existing shareholders now hold one Class R Redeemable share and one Class C common share listed on the TSX-Venture exchange. Investors who hold their shares through MFDA dealers hold Class B convertible shares that are convertible at any time into one Class R and one Class C share.

David Barr

CEO and Portfolio Manager

3 past transactions

Swift Medical

Series B in 2021
Swift Medical Inc. is a Canadian company based in Toronto that specializes in digital wound care technology. It has developed a mobile application, Swift, which enables healthcare providers to measure and document the progression of wounds through advanced imaging. The application allows physicians to share images in real-time, ensuring accurate reporting and facilitating better patient outcomes. By employing artificial intelligence, Swift Medical's technology accurately measures wound circumference, type, and progress, providing wound specialists with a comprehensive view of the wound care population. The company aims to enhance the prevention, treatment, and management of wounds, delivering standardized and equitable care while supporting compliant documentation and clinical analytics.

GreenSpace Brands

Post in 2020
GreenSpace Brands is a Canadian company specializing in the development, marketing, and sale of premium natural food products. The company offers a diverse range of brands, including Life Choices, which focuses on meat products made from grass-fed and pasture-raised animals raised without added hormones or antibiotics. Rolling Meadow Dairy, a subsidiary, is known for its grass-fed dairy products. Holistic Choice Pet Food provides natural pet food options, while Nudge offers family-friendly food products. Additionally, Love Child Organics caters to the needs of babies and children with healthy organic options. Central Roast and Kiju Organic further expand the company's portfolio, contributing to its commitment to delivering high-quality natural food products across Canada.

GreenSpace Brands

Post in 2020
GreenSpace Brands is a Canadian company specializing in the development, marketing, and sale of premium natural food products. The company offers a diverse range of brands, including Life Choices, which focuses on meat products made from grass-fed and pasture-raised animals raised without added hormones or antibiotics. Rolling Meadow Dairy, a subsidiary, is known for its grass-fed dairy products. Holistic Choice Pet Food provides natural pet food options, while Nudge offers family-friendly food products. Additionally, Love Child Organics caters to the needs of babies and children with healthy organic options. Central Roast and Kiju Organic further expand the company's portfolio, contributing to its commitment to delivering high-quality natural food products across Canada.
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