News - Alberta Enterprise

Creating jobs in Alberta’s technology sector

July 22, 2020

EDMONTON, July 22, 2020 – To build on its Recovery Plan, Alberta’s government is moving ahead with strategic programs to create jobs and attract investment to Alberta’s tech sector. To provide... Learn More

Alberta Enterprise Corporation invests $10 million into its third Accelerate Fund for local startups

May 20, 2020

Accelerate Fund III, the Alberta based early-stage angel co-investment fund, is to be managed by Yaletown Partners and the A100 EDMONTON, May 20, 2020 — Alberta Enterprise announced today that it has launched... Learn More

Accelerate Fund III Manager – Call for expressions of interest

December 20, 2019

Alberta Enterprise is seeking a Manager for the Accelerate Fund III. Modelled after the angel co-investment funds, Accelerate Fund I and Accelerate Fund II, the new fund will build on the work of its... Learn More

Alberta Enterprise Corporation Invests in New Fund that Aligns with Alberta’s Strengths in Industrial Innovation and AI

September 17, 2019

September 17, 2019 Calgary, AB – Alberta Enterprise Corporation (AEC) is joining institutional investors and industry leaders such as Cisco Systems and Shell in investing in a new venture capital... Learn More

Alberta Enterprise Corporation celebrates 10-years of building Alberta’s tech ecosystem under the guidance of a new board.

July 10, 2019

Newly released 10th Anniversary Annual Report reveals impact on Alberta’s technology sector. July 10, 2019 Edmonton — This year, Alberta Enterprise Corporation (AEC) celebrates 10-years of supporting the Alberta technology... Learn More

StartAlberta Forges Data Partnership with Crunchbase

April 25, 2019

April 25, 2019 Calgary, AB – A new strategic partnership between StartAlberta and San Francisco-based Crunchbase expands Alberta’s richest database for the startup community – giving Alberta entrepreneurs even greater... Learn More

New study reveals surprising insights about Alberta’s technology sector.

February 28, 2019

Findings reveal double the female participation than national average, a gain in new AB tech firms, and opportunity for seed stage startups. Calgary, February 28, 2019 — Alberta Enterprise Corporation... Learn More

Alberta Enterprise Corporation invests $10M US in newly announced Inovia 2018 VC fund

February 19, 2019

With its strong Alberta presence, Inovia 2018 offers a new source of VC capital to Alberta-based Information and Communication Technology (ICT) startups. Edmonton, February 19, 2019 —Alberta Enterprise Corporation has... Learn More

Alberta Enterprise Corporation and BDC Capital Invest in Builders VC

December 4, 2018

Builders VC is a new venture capital firm dedicated to helping traditional industries modernize using advanced technology CALGARY, December 4, 2018 — Alberta Enterprise Corporation and BDC Capital announced... Learn More

Alberta Enterprise Corporation Invests $5 Million in Panache Ventures

March 13, 2018

EDMONTON, March 13, 2018 — Alberta Enterprise Corporation announced today a $5 million investment in Panache Ventures’ new Canadian seed fund. The fund has reached its first close of $25 million and... Learn More