TandemLaunch
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TandemLaunch is a leading Canadian venture creation studio and seed fund founded in 2010 by Helge Seetzen. The organization specializes in transforming university-born technologies into high-growth ventures through a unique startup foundry model. Unlike traditional incubators or accelerators, TandemLaunch builds companies from scratch by identifying industry opportunities, scouting for disruptive technologies from world-class universities globally, and then assembling elite teams to commercialize them. The company operates an Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) program that accepts aspiring business, product, and technical leaders—typically recent PhDs or Masters graduates—and provides them with pre-seed financing of $600,000+, salary, equity, office and lab space, healthcare benefits, and comprehensive mentorship to build deep technology companies in 12-18 months. TandemLaunch takes a hands-on co-founder approach, acting as a dedicated partner while founders focus on tech and product development. With over $90 million in assets under management across four funds, TandemLaunch has created more than 30 successful ventures valued at over $700 million, employing close to 700 high-tech workers primarily in Quebec. The organization focuses on AI, computer vision, IoT, advanced sensors, sustainability, and advanced materials with a deepening commitment to climate technology.
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