Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) is a nonprofit organization that focuses on accelerating seed-stage, science- and technology-based companies with massive scalability potential. Based in Toronto, Canada, CDL operates an objectives-based program designed to propel startups towards growth and success. The organization typically provides non-equity assistance, with a strong emphasis on early-stage support through seed and pre-seed rounds.
CDL's portfolio includes notable companies such as Sheertex, SkyWatch, and Validere. The program leverages a network of experienced mentors, including industry leaders like Sally Daub, to provide valuable guidance to participating startups. CDL's unique value proposition lies in its ability to connect founders with world-renowned experts in fields such as biotechnology, advanced manufacturing, and critical minerals, offering a comprehensive support system for emerging tech and science ventures.
Creative Destruction Lab - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Total Investments196
Current Portfolio Count176
Total Portfolio Exits7
Top Investment Stages
Non Equity Assistance137 (71.4%)
Seed30 (15.6%)
Pre-Seed16 (8.3%)
Grant6 (3.1%)
Convertible Note3 (1.6%)
Stage Mix
Non Equity Assistance 71%Seed 16%Pre-Seed 8%Grant 3%Convertible Note 2%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
Creative Destruction Lab - Classification
- NAICS
- 520000Finance and Insurance
- 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
- 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
- SIC
- 7300Business Services
Show 2 more industry codes
- NAICS
- 540000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- 541000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services