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Empowered Startups
AddedFeb 18, 2024
UpdatedJun 28, 2026
Empowered Startups

Empowered Startups

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Empowered: A Vancouver-based startup incubator and accelerator, investing in scalable startups since 2009.

Location
Vancouver, British Columbia, CA
Founded
2009
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Empowered Startups is a Vancouver-based startup incubator and accelerator that focuses on transnational entrepreneurship. The firm invests seed capital and provides support to scalable startups, helping founders aggressively pursue their revenue goals. Empowered Startups operates across diverse markets, bringing value to local economies through innovative businesses.

Since 2009, Empowered Startups has been connecting entrepreneurial leaders with institutional capital and offering comprehensive support services. The firm specializes in innovation and global mobility, providing training, mentorship, and assistance with various startup visa programs, including Canada's Start-up Visa Program, HQA Visa Program, and EB2 Visa Program. Their expertise in transnational entrepreneurship helps founders successfully launch businesses in new markets.

Empowered Startups - Portfolio Snapshot

Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages

Total Investments1
Current Portfolio Count1
Total Portfolio Exits0

Top Investment Stages

Pre-Seed1 (100.0%)

Stage Mix

Pre-Seed 100%

Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.

Recent Investments

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Factic

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Empowered Startups - Classification

Also Known As
  • Empowered Startups Ltd.
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
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NAICS
  • 540000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 541000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services