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Dylan Freeze reposted thisDylan Freeze reposted thisKensington portfolio company ProteinQure has reached a major milestone, securing FDA and Health Canada clearance to begin its first human trial for #PQ203, an AI-designed peptide drug conjugate targeting triple-negative breast cancer. With FDA Fast Track designation, ProteinQure is advancing on an accelerated path to bring a smarter, more targeted treatment to patients facing one of the most aggressive forms of the disease. The Phase I trial will launch at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in #Toronto, with expansion to U.S. clinical sites later this year. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gGgatu2i #KVFIII #oncology #biotech
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Dylan Freeze shared thisExcited to be a part of the journey at ProteinQure. Lucas and the team continue to impress us every day with what they’re building.Dylan Freeze shared thisAt Kensington Capital, we back ambitious teams tackling hard problems — and ProteinQure is a prime example. Founded in 2017 by Lucas Siow and his co-founders, ProteinQure began with a bold vision: using machine learning to design better drugs. Today, we’re proud to support ProteinQure as they announce their $11M Series A. The round, led by Heron Rock Fund and joined by Kensington Capital, will fund the company’s first human clinical trial: PQ203, a peptide-drug conjugate targeting triple-negative breast cancer — a particularly aggressive and treatment-resistant form of the disease. “As the team continues to pioneer new methods of drug development targeting a wide range of therapeutic outcomes, we’re proud to support ProteinQure in this latest round of financing,” said Dylan Freeze, Director at Kensington Capital Partners. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gExyTia9 We’re excited to be part of the next chapter. #KVFIII #Biotech #VentureCapital #LifeSciences #CanadianInnovation
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Dylan Freeze shared thisWe’re growing our team at Kensington Capital and hiring an Analyst in Vancouver. This role provides broad exposure to both venture capital and private equity, offering a chance to work on live deals, market research, and portfolio strategy/support. Check out the job posting below for more details—please apply via the instructions listed. #Hiring #VentureCapital #PrivateEquity #FinanceJobs #AnalystRole #InvestmentCareers
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Dylan Freeze reposted thisDylan Freeze reposted this🚀 Excited to share some great news! Since 2021, we’ve strongly believed in Spare’s mission to make transit more equitable, and we’re proud to continue supporting their journey. We’re excited to share that we’ve participated in Spare’s Series B funding round, investing from KVF III and the BC Tech Fund alongside Inovia Capital! 🎉 Huge congrats to Kristoffer Vik Hansen, Josh Andrews, Alexey Indeev, and the entire Spare team! 👏 Spare’s innovative work with transit agencies provides flexible, real-time transportation solutions that meet individual riders' needs, paving the way for a more accessible transit future. 🚌✨ “As early supporters from the Series A round, we’ve seen Spare evolve from a promising startup to a key player in the transit space. With this new funding, we’re eager to see Spare drive further innovation and empower more transit agencies to deliver flexible, efficient, and modern services.” – Dylan Freeze, Director, KCPL We are thrilled to have been a part of this journey and can’t wait for more in this promising new chapter. 🔥 Read Spare’s full press release in the link here 👉 https://bit.ly/3XlPLc1 #VC #Funding #SeriesB #Mobility #Transportation
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Dylan Freeze shared thisLooking forward to continuing to support best in class entrepreneurs and fund managers!Dylan Freeze shared this👏 We are thrilled to announce the final closing of our Kensington Venture Fund III, which follows a hybrid approach of direct investments in emerging tech companies and venture capital funds. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gWTKpp85 via BetaKit: https://lnkd.in/gkWD6xk9 #VentureCapital #CdnTech
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Dylan Freeze shared thisKensington Capital Partners Limited are proud to be continued supporters of Golden Ventures. Congrats Matt Golden and team!Dylan Freeze shared thisWe’re excited to share that Golden Ventures has closed its fifth fund, Golden Ventures V, at just over $100 Million USD. With this new fund, we will continue to carry out our work of supporting the next set of high-potential founders. We are grateful to work alongside and have the support of such an incredible set of founders, partners, co-investors and other supporters. We look forward to continuing our work together! Learn more about Golden Ventures V here: bit.ly/3T82fTF Read more here: BetaKit: bit.ly/49mkASQ TechCrunch: tcrn.ch/49MiI5F Thank you for being a part of our journey! P.S. If you're looking for your next role, our portfolio companies are hiring: https://lnkd.in/gFJGuD9i Cc: Golden Ventures, Ameet Shah, Jamie Rosenblatt, Bert Amato, Alison Kaizer, Nick Chen, Mark Lahn, Julia Baird, Emma Cumuric
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Dylan Freeze shared thisExciting news!Dylan Freeze shared thisWe're excited to announce we've signed definitive agreements with AGF Private Capital Inc., the private markets business of AGF Management Limited (AGF), to acquire a majority interest in Kensington Capital Partners Limited. AGF’s investment in Kensington aims to further accelerate the growth of our firm while preserving the core values and entrepreneurial culture that have driven our organization’s success to date. As part of AGF, Kensington will receive strategic support while retaining our investment and operational independence. “AGF Private Capital’s strategy is the ideal catalyst for Kensington's further growth as we look to open doors to new strategies, relationships and regions,” said Tom Kennedy, Chairman and Senior Managing Director, Kensington. “AGF‘s size, scale, reputation and capital to invest in our growth lends the credibility and backing we need as we look to expand our investments, including the launch of additional innovative investment products.” Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eQ-GSwZJ
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Dylan Freeze shared thisDylan Freeze shared thisWe are pleased to announce our portfolio company, Ace Beverage Group Inc. was recently acquired by one of the biggest alcohol companies in the world, Corby Spirit and Wine Limited. Congratulations to the entire team at Ace Beverage Group! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gexnTd65 Check out our Q&A series with the CEO of Ace Hill: https://lnkd.in/ezDFmMx
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Dylan Freeze shared thisExcited to announce our $158 million first close on our third venture fund. The Fund, launched under the #VCCI program is backed by BDC, Kensington Private Equity Fund, TD Bank, and several individual investors and family offices. https://lnkd.in/g-i7-R5aVCCI-backed Kensington Capital Partners secures $158 million first close for third venture fundVCCI-backed Kensington Capital Partners secures $158 million first close for third venture fund
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Dylan Freeze liked thisThank you to our silver sponsors at Invest Canada '26! Thank you for your support of Canada's private capital community. BMO, Kensington Capital Partners Limited, KPMG Canada, TriWest Capital Partners -
Dylan Freeze liked thisWe are proud to share that PLUS Capital has followed on our original investment in Garner Health, joining their $100M Series E announced today. When we first invested in Garner, we saw where they could solve a problem and fill a gap: the American healthcare system rewards volume over quality and Garner has built a real mechanism to change that. Today, with revenue more than doubling for five straight years, nearly 800 employer customers, and a valuation of $2.74B, we are thrilled to be a part of Garner's incredible growth. We're proud to be deepening our commitment alongside our PLUS Celebrity Collective. Congratulations to Nick Reber and the entire Garner team on a well-deserved milestone! PLUS Disclaimers & Privacy Notice: https://lnkd.in/gs9j57hQDylan Freeze liked thisI'm thrilled to announce that Garner Health has closed a $100 million Series E at a $2.74 billion valuation, led by Index Ventures with continued participation from Kleiner Perkins, Redpoint, Thrive Capital, Sequoia, Founders Fund, and Kaiser Permanente Ventures. As AI transforms U.S. healthcare, this funding allows us to accelerate our work to build the new AI front door to healthcare. Today, I’m excited to also share two new features that transform our member experience and accelerate our understanding of clinical performance: Garner Assistant and Garner Research Agent. When we founded Garner, the mission was simple: give patients the data and incentives they need to find the best doctors and lower healthcare costs in the process. Today, 2.5 million people are getting better care, 800+ employers are seeing 12% lower plan costs on average, and we've saved employers over $1B to date. None of this happens without the trust of our members, partners, and incredible team. Grateful to Ike Swetlitz and Bloomberg for covering our story as well as Jahanvi Sardana for her belief in Garner's mission https://lnkd.in/eGQN9gKiGarner Health Raises $100 Million to Expand Best-Doctor RankingGarner Health Raises $100 Million to Expand Best-Doctor Ranking
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Dylan Freeze liked thisDylan Freeze liked thisFun life update - I moved to New York with BCI's Venture & Growth team. Same mandate, new home base (and phone number) - backing enterprise software, vertical saas, and AI-native companies, and committing to funds investing in the same space. To friends already in NY: looking forward to seeing more of you. To everyone else: would love to meet, please reach out!
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Dylan Freeze liked thisInvest Canada in Halifax ⚓️🇨🇦 you were so good! What a roaster of incredible investors and ecosystem supporters! Grateful for the energy, the joy and the conversations on how to make this industry more resilient and strong. Special shout out to Benjamin Bergen, Eric Lamoureux, Philippe Letarte, Genevieve Bouthillier, Lauren Harris, Chanel Damphousse, Mona Minhas,Paula Cruickshank, Katy Yam, Senia Rapisarda, LL.M, CIM, Meryeme Lahmami, Fidelité Inagajo, Lise Birikundavyi, CFA, Cynthia Lavoie, PhD, MBA, Dylan Freeze, Jacques Bernier, Julien Guimond, Adele McCracken, Shira Goldberg, Brooke Jamison, Sarah Elharrar, Jean-Philippe Joyal
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Dylan Freeze liked thisDylan Freeze liked thisNot quite all of Canada’s early-stage deep tech VCs… but close enough for one great photo! Great discussion on all the deep tech stuff shaping the future at Canadian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (CVCA) Invest Canada ’26 in Halifax! cc Jenny Yang Jonathan Saari Jaime Christian Duncan Stewart Charles Lespérance
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Dylan Freeze liked thisI've had the immense luck of learning the venture craft from Mark Skapinker at Brightspark Ventures for the past ten years. What stays with me most is his ability to bring any room back to what actually matters - cut through the noise, get back to the why, and show up fully. Grace under fire, anchored in purpose and genuine curiosity. That's Mark. Congratulations on the Canadian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (CVCA) Barry Gekiere Lifetime Legacy Award. There is no one more deserving
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Dylan Freeze liked thisDylan Freeze liked thisA huge congratulations to Andrea Barrios who has been promoted to Investment Principal, recognizing her strong track record as a thoughtful, disciplined investor and a trusted partner to founders. Andrea has consistently helped identify and support high-potential companies while contributing to our broader investment strategy. As Investment Principal, Andrea will play an expanded role in shaping investment decisions and driving long-term value, building on a foundation of rigour and purpose. Congratulations, Andrea! Cathy Bennett Rhiannon Davies (she/her) Sarah Young
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Dylan Freeze liked thisExcited to be supporting a team shaping the future of quantum computing!Dylan Freeze liked thisInvestment announcement 📢 We are pleased to share that InBC has invested in Photonic Inc., a leading quantum computing company based in Coquitlam, B.C. Photonic is building the world’s first commercial-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computer. Its innovative technology has the potential to accelerate development across a wide range of industries, including in the areas of drug discovery, secure communications, climate modelling, advanced materials science and more. InBC invested in Photonic alongside other investors. This investment is supporting the scale-up of a B.C.-established company that is globally competitive while staying headquartered in the province. It is helping to strengthen B.C. and Canada’s industrial capabilities, and works in parallel with provincial priorities to bolster key target sectors identified to have significant economic potential in B.C. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gbmEBmRY “We’re at a point where quantum computing moves from scientific promise to commercial reality, and Photonic is leading that shift globally. Having InBC alongside us signals that British Columbia understands what’s at stake, not just for the province, but for Canada’s place in the world. There is significant economic impact being created by this technology, demonstrated in the talent, the IP, the jobs being built here. This is exactly the kind of forward-thinking investment that keeps B.C. and Canada competitive not just today, but for decades to come. ” – Don Mattrick, CEO, Photonic Inc.
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