Pender Ventures

We actively look for opportunities to volunteer within our local #tech community & one org we're proud to work with is @vefdotorg who brings the community together. Read our latest post to learn more about VEF's yearly events & how to get involved: bit.ly/3QCN5VM

Pender Ventures is excited to be a part of the #merger between Checkfront and Rezdy. This is just the beginning of a new chapter that will allow both companies to better service their operator clients. Stay tuned for future #announcements! arival.travel/checkfront-and…

ESG is a framework for managing risk while being cognizant of how decisions affect our communities & planet. Download our #ESG Impact Report highlighting our portfolio companies across our framework of Better Lives, Better Planet, & Better Inclusiveness: bit.ly/3PLcpbt

And to end the day we have a fantastic panel exploring how can we put new skills to work in improving our health system as we build health solutions for the world. Joining the discussion: @getcareteam, Variational AI, @penderventures, & @Invest_Van #buildthefuture #thedataeffect

Excited to be working with @startupfest to bring you FundFest, an investor-focused micro-conference, as part of this years' content line up. #Read our latest post to find out more: bit.ly/3X74wPl

We had a great time connecting with attendees at our inaugural Tech CEO event earlier this month. Read our latest post for a list of key takeaways and valuable #insights gained at the event. #Read: bit.ly/43fAif0

“When #markets dry up, & your resources get scarce, it’s time to assess how you’re stacking up to your original value proposition.” @mcardle87 on what tech companies need to prioritize to make it through the current downturn. #Read more: bit.ly/3NQCnJJ #technology

Please join us in congratulating @mpacella who accepted the Excellence in Industry #Award at the @AWFbc Peak Awards yesterday evening. #Read more about Maria's achievement in our latest post: bit.ly/3LBaSkC

3/ ...country could wield tremendous influence over our companies, industries & economy in the years to come...I believe there is much to be learned from engaging with this vibrant & ever-changing nation." #Read the blog post: bit.ly/425H9XW #India #Entrepreneurship

2/ ...to mark his appointment to the position, & Consul-General of India, Manish. Maria has reflected on the event with a new post in which she shares her key takeaways, impressions and perspectives, "India might be half a world away from Canada, but what’s happening in this...

1/ @mpacella recently had the opportunity to attend an event organized by Pankaj Agarwal and Rita Agrawal for members of the local education, tech, business and investment community to meet #Indian High Commissioner to #Canada, Sri Sanjay Kumar Verma on a pan-Canadian tour...

3/ ...to delivery within the life sciences industry. We are excited to be a part of this growing sector and look forward to making a positive impact on people's lives. #Read our 2022 year end health tech report here: shorturl.at/nFOSY

2/ This 3investment will allow us to continue investing in the health-tech sector and bring innovative solutions to market. Thank you to Minister Ng and the Canadian government for recognizing the importance of investing in IT solutions which enable everything from research...

1/ We are thrilled to share that Pender Ventures has been selected as a recipient of funding from the Venture Capital Catalyst Initiative (VCCI) (shorturl.at/hmoz3), announced today by Mary Ng. #Read more about the announcement here: shorturl.at/hrAMS

Thank you to everyone from the Montreal #tech ecosystem who joined us to celebrate both PTIF II’s first close and our plans to build a home base in Montreal. Learn more about how to connect with us in Montreal in @sonofsarah's event recap: bit.ly/3GhDYDO

#ICYMI: Check out Isaac’s recent blog covering the impact of Generative AI on Vertical SaaS

“As managing partner of @penderventures, I’m proof that stepping up to senior roles can break barriers. I hope this inspires more women to become venture capitalists and investors.” -@mpacella, Managing Partner, Pender Ventures #IWD2023 #EmbraceEquity

@sonofsarah - Generative AI is moving so fast, it’s hard to keep up! This is incredibly powerful technology with a stunning pace of innovation across a complex value chain. But despite the rapid progress, thus far the impact on vertical SaaS... Read more: bit.ly/3JTu2mh

Quelle fête à Montréal hier! Bravo @penderventures et merci @sonofsarah pour l'invitation. Great to celebrate the $50 Million first close of your second fund, to invest in Health Tech and B2B software around the Series A stage. Visit penderventures.com #VentureCapital

We invested in a dozen incredible companies and saw them reach some impressive milestones, including the portfolio’s first #ipo in 2021! Read: bit.ly/3T4UkoC

2/ Like so many others, our team has faced challenges amidst the massive disruptions and changes that have swept the world. But amidst the chaos, there have been some truly amazing moments...

1/ @mpacella: If there’s one thing we’ve learned in the last five years (23 years for some of us!), it’s that the world of #venturecapital is anything but predictable. We closed our first fund in 2018, and since then, it’s been a whirlwind...