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Velocity Fund II Secures $10M for Early-Stage Investments

5/15/2025

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Velocity Fund II (VFII) has successfully closed with $10 million, targeting early-stage investments in software, deep tech, and health tech.
Managed by Akash Vaswani and Ross Robinson, VFII is dedicated to empowering ambitious founders.
Limited partners include Graphite Ventures and the University of Waterloo, highlighting a commitment to entrepreneurial talent.
VFII aims to raise a total of $25 million and has invested in five startups, including Voltra Energy and Handshake.
The fund utilizes Waterloo's robust startup ecosystem to identify emerging trends and promising founders.

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Story summary

Velocity Fund II (VFII) has successfully closed with $10 million, targeting early-stage investments in software, deep tech, and health tech.
Managed by Akash Vaswani and Ross Robinson, VFII is dedicated to empowering ambitious founders.
Limited partners include Graphite Ventures and the University of Waterloo, highlighting a commitment to entrepreneurial talent.
VFII aims to raise a total of $25 million and has invested in five startups, including Voltra Energy and Handshake.
The fund utilizes Waterloo's robust startup ecosystem to identify emerging trends and promising founders.