Haro Ventures
Our own angel brand. We invest directly, lead deals, and bring them to a network of angels and seed funds.
Angel investing
Haro Ventures.
Our angel investing is done directly through our own brand, Haro Ventures, and alongside other investors through Cindicates and E-Fund.
How we invest
Three ways in
Cindicates
We co-invest alongside other angels through Cindicates.
E-Fund
Angel investing in teams: we invest in early-stage companies alongside other E-Fund members.
Haro Ventures
Investing in tomorrow's leaders.
33Investments
15Years experience
6Specialist industries
4Experienced partners
Haro Ventures is the angel investing arm of SuperEpic Ventures, based in Victoria. James DeGreef started, grew and sold GenoLogics Life Sciences Software to Illumina, and now invests in new ventures.
Working with associates from his companies, business partners and syndicate investors, James leads Haro Ventures' investment decisions and portfolio management. We back high-potential, high-growth software companies.
What we like
Where we invest
- Early-stage tech
- Marketplaces
- SaaS
- Mobile apps
- Crypto & blockchain
- AI & machine learning
- BC-based companies
- Social & local
- Other tech funds
Our thesis
What we look for
Market
We look at the market size, the need for what you offer, and where you sit in the competitive landscape.
Product
We want to see product-market fit, real customer discovery, and a clear product roadmap.
Team
We listen for expertise, determination and drive: a team that's ready to take on the world.
Traction
Early customers tell us how realistic your projections are and how viable the business is.
Secret sauce
Some things don't fit in a due-diligence list. They simply stand out from the crowd.
Portfolio
Companies we've founded or backed
FoundedGenoLogics
Life sciences lab software, founded by James DeGreef and acquired by Illumina.
Wave
Invoicing, online payments and accounting software for small businesses.
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Foodee
Office catering, now part of Hungry.
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Sendwithus
Email platform for product teams, now part of Dyspatch.
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FrontFundr
Equity crowdfunding platform connecting Canadian entrepreneurs with investors.
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Cuboh
Sends restaurants' delivery-app orders straight to their point of sale.
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LetHub
AI leasing automation and scheduling for property managers.
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ChatterHigh
Gamified college and career exploration for high-school students.
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Pitch Haro Ventures.
Have an opportunity that fits our mandate? We make a new investment every couple of months. Please include what you offer, your pitch deck and supporting documents, and keep it concise.