Alacrity Canada
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Alacrity Canada is a not-for-profit technology venture studio, accelerator, and investment organization founded in 2009 and based in Victoria, British Columbia. The organization equips entrepreneurs across industries with the skills, knowledge, network, and capital to launch and grow transformational businesses in Canada. Alacrity operates as part of the global Alacrity ecosystem backed by Wesley Clover International, founded by serial technology entrepreneur Sir Terry Matthews. The organization offers structured training, funding tracks, custom-tailored mentorship, and guidance from early-stage to high-growth stages and beyond. Alacrity's unique approach combines experiential learning programs with access to global markets, strategic partnerships, and Wesley Clover's extensive network. The organization has facilitated over $379.6 million of investment into British Columbia, supported $75 million in local acquisitions, and generated over $164 million in revenue through successful exits. Alacrity runs multiple programs including the APEX Program for export readiness, cleantech initiatives, digital marketing bootcamps, startup visa programs, and various grant programs. The organization emphasizes supporting startups that make meaningful impact beyond profits, particularly in cleantech, sustainability, industrial transformation, and Indigenous-led ventures.
2009
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