SaskWorks Venture Fund

SaskWorks Venture Fund, established in 2001 and based in Regina, Saskatchewan, is a retail mutual fund focused on investing in privately-held small and medium-sized businesses that are owned or primarily operated in the province. As a labour-sponsored venture capital corporation, it offers investments that qualify for a tax credit of 35%, in addition to the benefits of RRSP tax deferral. The Fund provides Saskatchewan residents with the opportunity to invest locally, thereby contributing to the growth of regional companies and the creation of jobs within the province. Through its investment strategy, SaskWorks aims to support the development of the Saskatchewan economy while offering potential financial returns to its investors.

Jeff Linner

Chief Investment Officer

Past deals in Manitoba

Terra Grain Fuels

Venture Round in 2013
Terra Grain Fuels operates as a producer of ethanol and dried distiller's grains, primarily engaging in the agriculture and energy sectors. The company contracts with wheat growers to source its raw materials and subsequently sells its finished products to manufacturers, including ethanol blenders, in the Canadian provinces of Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Manitoba. Terra Grain Fuels focuses on wholesaling, manufacturing, and marketing within the ethanol industry, contributing to the supply chain for agricultural and energy solutions.

Firesky Energy

Venture Round in 2013
Firesky Energy is engaged in the exploration and production of oil and gas reserves, primarily operating in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. The company possesses a substantial land base, which allows it to effectively exploit low-risk oil resources. By focusing on cost reduction and the timely development of new projects, Firesky Energy aims to ensure steady economic growth and enhance production and cash flow. Its strategy is centered on developing long-life conventional oil and gas reserves, contributing to the availability of energy resources for the community.

Terra Grain Fuels

Debt Financing in 2006
Terra Grain Fuels operates as a producer of ethanol and dried distiller's grains, primarily engaging in the agriculture and energy sectors. The company contracts with wheat growers to source its raw materials and subsequently sells its finished products to manufacturers, including ethanol blenders, in the Canadian provinces of Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Manitoba. Terra Grain Fuels focuses on wholesaling, manufacturing, and marketing within the ethanol industry, contributing to the supply chain for agricultural and energy solutions.
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