Rhino Ventures

Funding opportunity for tech start-ups in Western Canada.
  • Rhino Ventures
Overview of the Rhino Ventures program:

Rhino Ventures is a premier venture capital firm dedicated to supporting early-stage companies with high growth potential. Focused on providing more than just capital, Rhino Ventures partners with visionary entrepreneurs to help turn innovative ideas into successful businesses.

Benefits of the Rhino Ventures program:
  • Rhino Ventures targets companies that are poised to disrupt their industries with innovative solutions. Their primary areas of interest include:
  • Technology: Startups developing cutting-edge technologies that solve real-world problems.
  • Consumer Products: Companies offering unique and scalable consumer goods.
  • Healthcare and Life Sciences: Ventures advancing medical technologies and improving healthcare delivery.
  • Sustainability: Businesses focused on creating sustainable and environmentally-friendly solutions.
Eligibility criteria of the Rhino Ventures program:
  • Qualifications for Investment
  • Efficient Decision-Making
  • We value founders' time and believe in acting with conviction. Our investment process is streamlined and decisive, with clear decisions made within a strict four-week timeline, featuring stage gates at the end of each week.
  • Revenue Generating
  • We seek businesses that are already generating revenue or are close to doing so. Ideal candidates have low burn rates and a focus on building solid cash-flow operations.
  • Staying Power
  • We prioritize companies with a durable competitive advantage. We avoid ventures where the primary differentiation is merely a "land grab."
  • Founder-First Approach
  • We look for founders who are "storm chasers," capable of solving tough problems efficiently and effectively.
  • Expertise Alignment
  • We invest in businesses where we can provide tangible value, including identifying logical partners, assisting with talent acquisition, and addressing scaling and growth challenges.

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