Kensington Venture Fund

Kensington Capital Partners Limited is a Canadian private equity and venture capital firm established in 1996, known for its diverse investment strategies targeting mid-market and buyout firms, as well as early to late-stage technology companies. The firm specializes in sectors such as clean technology, energy technology, digital media, life sciences, telecommunications, and various aspects of the information technology landscape. Kensington primarily invests in North America, particularly in Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia, while also seeking opportunities in developing countries across Africa, China, and Latin America. The firm manages a range of funds, including private equity, infrastructure, and hedge funds, and has committed over $825 million to private equity investments. Kensington Venture Fund, a key component of its portfolio, invests in promising venture capital funds and technology companies, focusing on Series A and B investments. With a preference for majority stakes in companies valued between $50 million and $500 million, Kensington aims to collaborate with top quartile fund managers and actively participate in its portfolio companies through board representation.

Rees Barnett

Associate

Win Bear

Managing Director

Jordan Bruce

Principal

Liam Cheung

Managing Director

Pola Chrostek

Associate

Alfred Chuang

CFO

Matthew Cross

Managing Director

Peter Fink

Senior Vice President

Dylan Freeze

Principal

Alexandre Guertin

Investment Associate

Alex Guertin

Associate

Kirk Hamilton

Managing Director

Harold Huber

Senior Vice President

Thomas Kennedy

Chairman and Senior Managing Director

Martin Kent

Managing Director

Thilipan Mariyan

Associate Manager, Investor Relations and Business Development

Eamonn McConnell

Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer

Daniel Pham

Associate

Jessica Salvador

Manager, Investor Relations and Business Development

Gerri Sinclair

Managing Director

Timmothy Stockman

SVP of Finance

Suganya Tharmalingam

Managing Director, Chief Financial Officer and Member of Investment Committee

Past deals in British Columbia

Spare

Series A in 2021
Spare is on a mission to help accelerate the global shift to autonomous vehicles by enabling anyone to plan and launch a smart transportation network in seconds. Spare builds the tools that power the future of mobility services. From the world’s largest transportation companies to small rural transit agencies, our customers use Spare Platform to launch innovative and efficient transportation networks.

Food.ee

Venture Round in 2020
Food.ee is a fun and simple service which delivers meals, snacks, cakes and alcohol to your office! All you need to do it 1. Pick a price point 2. Choose your food type 3. Build a menu. Its that easy.

Pela

Venture Round in 2019
Pela is a company dedicated to sustainability, specializing in the production of compostable phone cases. The business aims to reduce plastic waste by offering a mobile accessory that is entirely biodegradable. Pela's phone cases are made from a unique blend of plant-based biopolymer and flax shive, allowing them to break down into carbon, water, and organic biomass after disposal. This innovative approach provides consumers with an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional plastic phone cases, aligning with the company's mission to make a positive impact on the planet through responsible product choices.

Procurify

Series B in 2019
Procurify is a cloud-based procurement software solution that gives you control and visibility. Their main goal is to help your company generate cost savings. It's done by providing a platform to streamline purchases, give optimized spending, and increase visibility throughout the entire procure-to-pay process.

MOJIO

Series B in 2019
Mojio, Inc. is a technology company based in Vancouver, Canada, that specializes in connected car solutions. It offers a cloud-connected cellular and GPS device that integrates with various vehicles, providing insights into performance and operational data. Mojio’s platform facilitates the deployment of secure and scalable aftermarket services for enterprise customers, including mobile operators, automotive manufacturers, and insurers. The device allows users to connect with family and friends through personalized messages and geo-location features, while also providing a virtual driving assistant to analyze vehicle data. Additionally, Mojio supports developers with tools, resources, and a vehicle simulator to enhance application integration. The company was incorporated in 2012 and has strategic partnerships with technology firms to bolster its offerings.

MOJIO

Series B in 2017
Mojio, Inc. is a technology company based in Vancouver, Canada, that specializes in connected car solutions. It offers a cloud-connected cellular and GPS device that integrates with various vehicles, providing insights into performance and operational data. Mojio’s platform facilitates the deployment of secure and scalable aftermarket services for enterprise customers, including mobile operators, automotive manufacturers, and insurers. The device allows users to connect with family and friends through personalized messages and geo-location features, while also providing a virtual driving assistant to analyze vehicle data. Additionally, Mojio supports developers with tools, resources, and a vehicle simulator to enhance application integration. The company was incorporated in 2012 and has strategic partnerships with technology firms to bolster its offerings.

Food.ee

Series A in 2017
Food.ee is a fun and simple service which delivers meals, snacks, cakes and alcohol to your office! All you need to do it 1. Pick a price point 2. Choose your food type 3. Build a menu. Its that easy.

MOJIO

Series A in 2016
Mojio, Inc. is a technology company based in Vancouver, Canada, that specializes in connected car solutions. It offers a cloud-connected cellular and GPS device that integrates with various vehicles, providing insights into performance and operational data. Mojio’s platform facilitates the deployment of secure and scalable aftermarket services for enterprise customers, including mobile operators, automotive manufacturers, and insurers. The device allows users to connect with family and friends through personalized messages and geo-location features, while also providing a virtual driving assistant to analyze vehicle data. Additionally, Mojio supports developers with tools, resources, and a vehicle simulator to enhance application integration. The company was incorporated in 2012 and has strategic partnerships with technology firms to bolster its offerings.

Bit Stew Systems

Series C in 2016
Bit Stew Systems is the creator of the platform for Software Defined Operations for the Industrial Internet. It provides a robust, scalable software platform that provides real-time analytics, dynamic event management, and a fast and easy way to integrate into both IT and operational systems and applications. It was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Burnaby, British Columbia.

Food.ee

Series A in 2016
Food.ee is a fun and simple service which delivers meals, snacks, cakes and alcohol to your office! All you need to do it 1. Pick a price point 2. Choose your food type 3. Build a menu. Its that easy.