OMERS Ventures

OMERS Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Toronto, Canada, specializing in investments across various stages, from seed to pre-IPO rounds. Established in 2011 as a subsidiary of the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System, the firm focuses on growth-oriented, disruptive technology companies, particularly within the technology, media, and telecommunications sectors. OMERS Ventures typically invests between CAD$0.5 million and CAD$30 million, emphasizing early-stage opportunities while remaining open to later-stage investments. The firm seeks to provide strategic, patient capital to accelerate growth, often leading or co-leading investment rounds and aiming to maintain a presence in the companies it supports through board involvement. While primarily focused on North America, particularly Canada and the United States, OMERS Ventures may consider investments in Europe and other regions on a case-by-case basis. Its investment interests encompass a wide range of sectors, including clean technology, life sciences, and various technology applications.