Accelerate Fund
Accelerate Fund is a venture capital firm based in Calgary, Canada, focused on Pre-Seed to Series A startups in Artificial Intelligence, Healthcare & Biotech, and SaaS & Enterprise. This profile covers its focus and how founders can get in front of it in 2026.
Accelerate Fund is an investment fund that partners with organizations to share expertise and capital to support business growth.
- Investment focus
- Artificial IntelligenceHealthcare & BiotechSaaS & EnterpriseClimate & EnergyFoodTech & AgricultureDeveloper Tools & Data
- Investment stages
- Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
- Location
- Calgary, Canada
- Founded
- 2012
- Team size
- 1-10
- Portfolio companies
- 46+
About Accelerate Fund
Accelerate Fund represents a partnership of organizations brought together to share their collective expertise and capital to help Alberta technology entrepreneurs increase their investment dollars, and ultimately their companies to new heights.
Launched with a $10 million investment from Alberta Enterprise, the Accelerate Fund provides additional financing options to early stage technology companies. The fund is managed by AVAC Ltd. which will review applications; perform due diligence; rule on investment decisions; and provide ongoing support to portfolio companies. An extensive advisory network called the Accelerate Fund Industry Committee has been designed to serve as a "hands-on" resource to the fund and its portfolio companies.
Accelerate Fund was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Source: the organization's public company profile.
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Round Funded. "Accelerate Fund." Round Funded investor database, updated October 19, 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Accelerate Fund invest in?
Accelerate Fund focuses on Artificial Intelligence, Healthcare & Biotech, SaaS & Enterprise, and Climate & Energy. Match your sector and stage before reaching out, then find similar active investors on Round Funded.
What stage does Accelerate Fund invest at?
Accelerate Fund focuses on Pre-Seed to Series A rounds. Lead with traction that fits the stage when you reach out.
Is Accelerate Fund actively investing?
Yes. Round Funded's research found that Accelerate Fund has made a new investment or run a new cohort since 2024. Reach out with a personalized pitch that fits its stage and focus, then track who opens it.
Where is Accelerate Fund based?
Accelerate Fund is based in Calgary, Canada. You can reach out from anywhere with a pitch that matches its focus.
How do I contact Accelerate Fund?
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What is Round Funded?
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