Austin Hill

Machine Phase Systems Inc. is an early-stage startup seeking to create a bootstrapping manufacturing pipeline for productive nanosystems using gemstone technology, as envisioned by K. Eric Drexler in “Nanosystems.” Looking to connect with engineering talent and potential investors. We are using atomic force microscopy and accessible organic synthesis techniques to assemble diamondoid structures directly, using off-the-shelf tools and well-understood chemistry. We are also developing a software environment for creating and validating engineering designs of atomically precise parts and mechanisms, with the goal of growing the community of nano-mechanical engineers in advance of the manufacturing process being ready.

Phyla helps people with IBD and IBS understand how their diet, lifestyle and symptoms are connected - all from the comfort of home.

Blockstream’s mission is to create the financial infrastructure of the future. We build crypto-financial infrastructure based on Bitcoin, the most robust and secure blockchain. Applying cutting-edge cryptography and security engineering, we’re building the products and networks that make financial markets more efficient by reducing reliance on trust. With a long term outlook on delivering robust and scalable solutions, we invest heavily in research and development to strengthen the Bitcoin ecosystem and protocol. Peer-to-peer, open network finance holds the promise to change the world for the benefit of all. Blockstream is proud to be making this a reality.

Real Ventures is an early-stage venture firm focused on serving daring entrepreneurs with the ambition to create successful, global companies. Since 2007, Real Ventures has dedicated itself to building the Canadian startup ecosystem on the belief that people, not money, build game-changing companies. Real Ventures provides stage-specific guidance, mentorship, and access to networks and resources to fast-track founders’ personal and company growth. Real Ventures manages $325 million across five funds and its active portfolio of 100+ companies is currently valued at $10 billion. Real Ventures est une société de capital risque de préamorçage qui s’adresse aux entrepreneurs qui osent créer des entreprises mondiales prospères. Depuis 2007, Real Ventures se consacre au développement de l’écosystème canadien des startups en croyant fermement que ce sont les gens, et non l’argent, qui bâtissent les entreprises qui changeront la donne. Real Ventures offre du mentorat en soutien aux fondateurs à chaque étape de leur parcours, ainsi qu’un accès aux ressources et aux réseaux permettant d’accélérer leur développement personnel et la croissance de leurs entreprises. Real Ventures gère 325 millions de dollars répartis en 5 fonds pour un portefeuille actif de plus de 100 d’entreprises, représentant une valorisation totale évaluée actuellement à 10 milliards de dollars.

FounderFuel helps technology powered companies reach escape velocity. It is a 4-month intensive program supported by a network of veteran entrepreneurs, operators and executives. Our program pushes companies to refine their vision, expand their network and rapidly accelerate their output. FounderFuel is backed by Real Ventures, the most active seed stage venture capital firm in Canada.