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Adrenaline Fund @adrenalinefund.bsky.social · 1d

Totally agree that a few AI companies are in a bubble many times the Dot Com meltdown. Unlike that time, also strongly believe this has undervalued many other tech theses (incl. AI-driven SaaS) fuelling our conviction that now is perfect for early stage investment
www.saastr.com/the-1-5-tril...

The $1.5 Trillion Software Tailwind: Why Thoma Bravo’s Orlando Bravo Says AI Valuations Are in a Bubble — But Enterprise Software Isn’t

“I’ve been working the hardest I’ve ever worked in 30 years of being in private equity. It’s extremely exciting, but it’s changing very rapidly… I feel that our …

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Adrenaline Fund @adrenalinefund.bsky.social · 13d

Is this the turning point for VC liquidity? More IPOs, interest rates continuing down, and more. All drive follow on rounds and M&A for early stage companies.
pitchbook.com/news/article...

IPOs and (some) VC liquidity finally arrived in Q3 - PitchBook

In exit value, Q3 2025 represented an over 300% gain YoY, according to PitchBook data.

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Adrenaline Fund @adrenalinefund.bsky.social · Apr 27

Looking forward to an important discu0ssion at #NACOSummit moderated by @randallh.bsky.social our General Partner
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#nacosummit #angelinvesting #innovation #deeptech #impactinvesting… | Randall Howard

This year's #NACOSummit finds Canada at a crossroads: the day after our Federal election during a time when Canada seems under siege by the US president. This unprecedented onslaught might also cr...

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Adrenaline Fund @adrenalinefund.bsky.social · Apr 8

This is a huge win for our portfolio company Eleven-x as it transforms the parking landscape
#ClimateTech
eleven-x.com/company/news...

Clemson University Partners with eleven-x to Launch the Biggest College Campus Smart Parking Initiative in North America | eleven-x

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Adrenaline Fund @adrenalinefund.bsky.social · Mar 10

CSE public company Treatment.com AI Inc (CSE:TRUE, Frankfurt: TREIF) has signed an agreement to acquire our portfolio company @rocketdoctor.bsky.social
The combination means that two clinician-led digital health solution providers are joining forces.
www.globenewswire.com/news-release...

REPEAT: Treatment.com AI Enters into a Definitive Agreement to Acquire Rocket Doctor Inc. a Rapidly Growing Digital Health Company Empowering MDs to Provide Comprehensive Care to Patients Across the U...

THIS NEWS RELEASE IS NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES...

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Adrenaline Fund @adrenalinefund.bsky.social · Feb 12

BREAKING. Our portfolio company VoxCell BioInnovation won LEAP Landing Award at the major global event in Saudi Arabia. Congratulations to founder, CEO Karolina Valente and the entire team. And for sure the US$150,000 non-dilutive prize will further help you deliver on this huge opportunity.

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Adrenaline Fund @adrenalinefund.bsky.social · Feb 4

Canadians powering a diversified and dynamic economy by investing in Canadian startups.

Go #TeamCanada

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Adrenaline Fund @adrenalinefund.bsky.social · Jan 14

We were pleased that our general partners, @randallh.bsky.social and Benton Leong were able to share wisdom about best practices in angel investment at a recent Brampton Angels panel. The summary provides should help others learn and grow angel capacity.
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Brampton Angels on LinkedIn: #bramptonangels #maximizingroi #paneldiscussion #angelinvesting

Leveraging Networks and Resources to Add Value 🌟 Angel investors often bring more than capital to the table; they provide valuable connections and insights…

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Adrenaline Fund @adrenalinefund.bsky.social · Jan 8

Great article in Waterloo Region Record covering GTAN with a shout out to how we work with the Angel ecosystem

Randall Howard @randallh.bsky.social · Jan 7

Great coverage of GTAN, the Waterloo-centred angel group among the most active in Canada. Although my photo is there, there is a hugely talented team making it all happen.

And also a shout out to @adrenalinefund.bsky.social with 37 co-investments with angels
www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...

Angel investors made it possible to chase ‘an idea and a dream’

A local organization founded in 2009 to help early-stage startups has been having a national impact on the tech sector. The members of the Golden Triangle Angel Network have deployed more than $110 mi...

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Adrenaline Fund @adrenalinefund.bsky.social · Jan 3

HDAX Therapeutics is a company on the move recently added to our portfolio. Amazing to support co-founders Nabanita Nawar, Pimyupa Manaswiyoungkul and their team as they pioneer next gen precision therapeutics targeting cardiovascular disease and neuropathies.
www.linkedin.com/posts/hdaxtx...

HDAX Therapeutics on LinkedIn: HDAX Therapeutics is honored to be recognized as one of the companies…

HDAX Therapeutics is honored to be recognized as one of the companies shaping the future of Ontario’s life sciences sector! Read our story in Life Sciences…

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Adrenaline Fund @adrenalinefund.bsky.social · Nov 17

. . .We believe we optimize for this winning combination of confidence and competence in those leading our portfolio.
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Adrenaline Fund @adrenalinefund.bsky.social · Nov 17

. . . experienced investors our model assesses emotional intelligence and coachability helping avoid over confidence (hubris). Secondly, requiring experienced business investors ("qualified leads") be active in the company post investment involve with "powerful and expert boards." . .
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Adrenaline Fund @adrenalinefund.bsky.social · Nov 17

That confidence is often challenged by Canada's lack of early stage capital fuelled by risk aversion. Adrenaline Fund has a mission to work with ecosystem to close that gap.

Our rules-based approach is validated by the research on confidence in (founder) CEOs. Firstly, by leveraging other . ,
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Adrenaline Fund @adrenalinefund.bsky.social · Nov 17

Canadians have often been seen as being highly risk averse - and it's often cited as a barrier to investment and future productivity. Not so in the world of startups, where Canadian founders aspire to bend the universe with world beating confidence.[Paywall]
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www.economist.com/business/202...

The magic and the minefield of confidence

Self-doubt, hubris and everything in between

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