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wefox Group Extends Series B to USD$235M led by OMERS Ventures
wefox Group Extends Series B to USD$235M led by OMERS Ventures
● wefox Group closed an additional USD$110 million, extending its overall 2019 funding to USD$235 million fuelling its hyper-growth.
OMERS Ventures
Dec 10
Jambu Palaniappan: How do you follow a once-in-a-lifetime operating journey?
Jambu Palaniappan: How do you follow a once-in-a-lifetime operating journey?
I’m excited to be joining OMERS Ventures in London as Managing Partner. The team is outstanding — we’re growing a Series A and B venture…
OMERS Ventures
Dec 10
Former Uber exec joins OMERS Ventures in Europe
Former Uber exec joins OMERS Ventures in Europe
With over €76 million invested in European tech this year, OV adds former Uber executive Jambu Palaniappan to London-based Ventures team
OMERS Ventures
Dec 9
Quorso announces a $5.2M Series A to fund global commercial expansion
Quorso announces a $5.2M Series A to fund global commercial expansion
Quorso, the intelligent platform for managing business performance improvement, announced that it has closed a $5.2M Series A funding…
OMERS Ventures
Dec 2
Q&A with Investment Partner Laura Lenz
Q&A with Investment Partner Laura Lenz
Based in Toronto, Laura Lenz is a Partner of OMERS Ventures leading the fund’s investment activity in Canada. Laura has over 15 years of…
OMERS Ventures
Nov 14
FirstVet raises €18.5M as it targets international expansion
FirstVet raises €18.5M as it targets international expansion
Led by OMERS Ventures, the Series B funding enables FirstVet to expand its service internationally, including to the United States, to…
OMERS Ventures
Nov 5
Our Investment in Crunchbase
Our Investment in Crunchbase
Today, we are excited to welcome Crunchbase to the OMERS Ventures family, having led their $30M Series C financing. Based in San Francisco…
OMERS Ventures
Oct 31
Crunchbase Secures $30M to Help Professionals Find Their Next Business Deal
Crunchbase Secures $30M to Help Professionals Find Their Next Business Deal
Announces upcoming product updates to UX, search, personalization, and API
OMERS Ventures
Oct 31
Jenny do Forno Joins OMERS Ventures as Talent Director
Jenny do Forno Joins OMERS Ventures as Talent Director
In her role as Talent Director and a member of the OMERS Ventures Platform team, Jenny do Forno works closely with the senior leadership…
OMERS Ventures
Oct 24
Welcoming Eugene Lee to the OV Team!
Welcoming Eugene Lee to the OV Team!
We are so thrilled to welcome Eugene to the OMERS Ventures team!
OMERS Ventures
Sep 30
TouchBistro Raises $158 Million in Series E Funding Led by OMERS Growth Equity
TouchBistro Raises $158 Million in Series E Funding Led by OMERS Growth Equity
Funds will be used for acquisitions, global expansion, and to increase headcount
OMERS Ventures
Sep 18
Tackling MSK: Our Investment in PeerWell
Tackling MSK: Our Investment in PeerWell
Over the last several years, we have seen the industriousness of many health tech founders applying various innovations to address highly…
OMERS Ventures
Sep 5
PeerWell Announces $6.5 Million Series A to Rollout Musculoskeletal Surgery Optimization
PeerWell Announces $6.5 Million Series A to Rollout Musculoskeletal Surgery Optimization
Funding will be used to accelerate expansion as compensation programs and health plans utilize PeerWell to tackle the $25B+ orthopedic…
OMERS Ventures
Aug 27
Celebrating Pride: Q&A with Managing Partner Harry Briggs
Celebrating Pride: Q&A with Managing Partner Harry Briggs
Harry Briggs is an OMERS Ventures managing partner based in London, UK. Prior to OMERS Ventures, Harry was a Founding Partner of BGF…
OMERS Ventures
Jun 24
Toronto startup Xanadu raises $32-million to help build ‘world’s most powerful computer’
Toronto startup Xanadu raises $32-million to help build ‘world’s most powerful computer’
The funding accelerates Xanadu’s progress toward the release of its photonic-based quantum cloud computing platform, which will include…
OMERS Ventures
Jun 24
Wave Financial purchased by H&R Block for $536-million
Wave Financial purchased by H&R Block for $536-million
Compelling acquisition of a highly compatible business will accelerate H&R Block’s strategy in the large and expanding small business…
OMERS Ventures
Jun 11
Cybersecurity: OV Investment Thesis, Business Models, & Market Segments
Cybersecurity: OV Investment Thesis, Business Models, & Market Segments
Check out Part One for an industry overview, market map, and global…
OMERS Ventures
Apr 9
Cybersecurity: Industry Overview, Market Map, Global Investments
Cybersecurity: Industry Overview, Market Map, Global Investments
Cybercrime is here to stay. In fact, it is becoming more prolific and costlier than ever before.
OMERS Ventures
Apr 9
OMERS Ventures expands to Europe with dedicated €300m fund
OMERS Ventures expands to Europe with dedicated €300m fund
● European fund follows launch of Silicon Valley office earlier this year
OMERS Ventures
Mar 24
OV Community Roundup: International Women’s Day Office Hours, Welcoming Anthony, & More
OV Community Roundup: International Women’s Day Office Hours, Welcoming Anthony, & More
OV Office Hours: Book Your Meeting
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Mar 4
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