We find great ideas and founders in Atlantic Canada that are ready to build massively scalable businesses.
And work with them to grow their businesses.
See our portfolio
$200M+
Total capital raised
400+
Jobs created
21
Portfolio companies
5
Acquisitions
Our portfolio
Great ideas.
Extraordinary founders.
Our founders and startups are building unique opportunities right here in Atlantic Canada. Meet the companies we’ve partnered with along the way.
AI tools for drafting and reviewing legal contracts.
AI tools that give wealth advisors more client time.
Testing and threat protection for AI applications.
Acquired by A10 Networks
Veterinary dictation that gives teams time to care.
High-performance protein fibres inspired by nature.
Literacy games that help children learn through play.
Software to assess and optimize biogas projects.
Tools for enterprise security and compliance.
Software for payment operations and compliance.
People analytics for better workplace decisions.
AI-powered teaching tools for higher education.
AI-powered, personalized sleep apnea treatment.
Building credit through community savings.
Ultrasonic leak detection for industrial teams.
Portable wind turbines for energy on the go.
Tools for safer, more inclusive workplaces.
AI coaching that helps athletes and gamers improve.
Interactive pricing and quotes for SaaS sales teams.
Acquired by FastSpring
Digital forms and approvals for government teams.
Acquired by Daylight Automation
Short wellness breaks to help employees recharge.
Acquired by Wellable
3D earth imagery for planning and monitoring land.
Concrete is the definition of a value-add investor. They’ve provided us with comprehensive strategic and tactical support, while being great listeners and trusting us to set the direction for our business.
Concrete Ventures is an extremely valuable investor. They invest in thoughtful relationships with their portfolio companies and show up with valuable tools to help navigate aggressive growth goals with confidence.
Concrete Ventures was instrumental in helping us navigate to our seed series. Patrick's advice, insights and encouragement continues to help inform our journey.
Our experience working with Concrete Ventures has been nothing short of amazing. Anytime we needed anything support was only a phone call away.
All investors bring money, but investment from Concrete Ventures is smart money. They listen, ask questions and provide us with directions for the challenges we face. Every engagement with them is demanding but encouraging and positive.
About
Who’s behind the fund?
Concrete Ventures was founded in 2019 as a pre-seed fund with a regional focus in Atlantic Canada.
We know the challenges founders face because we’ve been there. Our approach is rooted in thoughtful relationships, practical support, and a belief in the extraordinary businesses being built in our region.
Patrick Hankinson
General Partner
Patrick Hankinson has the perfect mix of operating and investing experience that can truly help scale companies. He was a co-founder of Tether, which grew into a multi-million dollar profitable business. He was also a founder of Compilr, which was acquired by lynda.com and subsequently LinkedIn.
He is a key member of the East Coast startup community as a mentor and investor. He has personally invested in 14 companies and is actively involved in a number of local entrepreneurial organizations. He has also served on various boards.
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We’re focused on supporting our existing portfolio and are no longer making new investments.