Discovery Capital Overview
- Investor Type
- Venture Capital
- Status
- Active
- Professionals
- 3
- Investments
- 38
- Portfolio
- 9
- Exits
- 25
Discovery Capital General Information
Description
Founded in 1986, Discovery Capital is a venture capital firm based in Port Coquitlam, Canada. The firm prefers to invest in British Columbia-based companies operating in the information technology, communications, health, and life sciences, environmental, and energy technologies sectors.
Contact Information
Website
www.discoverycapital.com
Year Founded
1986
Investor Status
Will Consider New Projects
Primary Investor Type
Venture Capital
Other Investor Types
Growth/Expansion
Hedge Fund
Primary Office
- 43 - 1238 Eastern Drive
- Port Coquitlam, British Columbia V3C 6C5
- Canada
+1 (604) 000-0000
Discovery Capital Investments (38)
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Company Stage | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claros Technologies | 03-Aug-2021 | Later Stage VC | 00.00 | Other Commercial Products | Generating Revenue | |
| 00000 000000 00000 | 22-Mar-2021 | 00000 00000 | 00000 | Other Healthcare Technology Systems | Generating Revenue/Not Profitable | |
| 00000 | 24-Nov-2019 | 00000 00000 | 00.000 | Financial Software | Generating Revenue/Not Profitable | |
| 0000 (00000 000 00 | 15-Feb-2018 | 00000 00000 | 0000 | Media and Information Services (B2B) | Generating Revenue | |
| 00000 0000 | 03-Mar-2017 | 00000 00000 | 00000 | Internet Retail | Generating Revenue | |
| 000000 0000000 (00 | 01-Jan-2017 | 00000 00000 | Computers, Parts and Peripherals | Out of Business | ||
| 00000 0000000 | 28-Jul-2015 | 00000 00000 | 000.00 | Network Management Software | Generating Revenue | 0000000 0000 |
| 0000000000 | 29-Oct-2014 | 00000 00000 | 0000 | Media and Information Services (B2B) | Generating Revenue/Not Profitable | |
| Rocket Internet | 02-Oct-2014 | IPO | 00.00 | Private Equity | Profitable | |
| Avantel (Colombia) | 13-Nov-2013 | PE Growth/Expansion | 00000 | Telecommunications Service Providers | Profitable |
Discovery Capital Exits (25)
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paytm | 18-Nov-2021 | IPO | 00.000 |
| 00000000 | 29-Jan-2021 | 0000000 000000 | 00.000 |
| 0000000 | 04-Sep-2020 | 000000000000000000 | |
| 0000000 (00000000) | 07-Jul-2020 | 0000000000 | |
| 000000 0000000 (00 | 28-Feb-2019 | 000 00 00000000 | |
| 00000000 | 28-Mar-2018 | 000000000000000000 | 00000 |
| 0000000000 | 09-Feb-2018 | 000 | 000.00 |
| 00 00000000 | 31-Jul-2017 | 000000000000000000 | 000.00 |
| Avantel (Colombia) | 18-Jan-2017 | Buyout/LBO | |
| MicroSludge | 01-Nov-2016 | Out of Business |
Discovery Capital Investments by Industry, Year, and Region
Investments by Industry
Investments by Year
Investments by Region
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Request a free trialDiscovery Capital Team (8)
| Name | Title | Deals | Funds | Boards | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Jaako | Co-Founder, President, Chairman & Co-Chief Executive Officer | 0 | 0 | 0 | Port Coquitlam, Canada |
| John McEwen | Co-Founder, President & Co-Chief Executive Officer | 0 | 0 | 0 | Port Coquitlam, Canada |
| Charles Cook | Chief Financial Officer & Vice President | 0 | 0 | 0 | Port Coquitlam, Canada |
Discovery Capital Co-Investors (60)
| Name | With | Exits | Lead Partner | Series | Industry |
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| T. Rowe Price | 2 |
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| General Catalyst | 0 | 0 |
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| Insight Partners | 0 |
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| Synetro Group | 0 |
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