Laura Lenz Overview
- Firm
- OMERS Ventures
- Primary Position
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Partner
- Primary Industry
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Information Technology
- Active Board Seats
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6
- Med. Deal Size
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- Med. Valuation
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Laura Lenz General Information
Biography
Ms. Laura Lenz serves as a Board Member at Solink, OneVest, Bold Commerce, and Xandu. She served as a Board Member at Cognota, She also works as a Partner at OMERS Ventures. She also served as a Board Observer at League. She serves as a Board Member at Wrk Technologies and velocity. She served as a Board Member at Statflo. She joined EdgeStone Capital Partners in 2004. Previously, she was an Associate in Investment Banking at BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc., working on corporate finance and advisory transactions with communications and technology companies. During this time, she also worked in BMO Nesbitt Burns' private equity divisions, including BMO Halyard Partners and BMO Equity Partners. She holds a BA from the University of Western Ontario (Dean's Honor List).
Contact Information
Address
- EY Tower
- 900-100 Adelaide Street West
- Toronto, Ontario M5H 0E2
- Canada
Laura Lenz Positions (1)
| Firm name | Firm type | Title | Location | Industry | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OMERS Ventures | Investor | Partner | Toronto, Canada | Venture Capital |
Laura Lenz Board Seats (6)
| Company | Industry | Ownership Status | Financing Status | Location | Since |
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| Bold (Business/Productivity Software) | Software Development Applications | Privately Held (backing) | Venture Capital-Backed | Winnipeg, Canada | |
| OneVest | Financial Software | Privately Held (backing) | Venture Capital-Backed | Toronto, Canada | |
| pVelocity | Business/Productivity Software | Privately Held (backing) | Formerly VC-backed | Toronto, Canada | |
| Solink | Business/Productivity Software | Privately Held (backing) | Venture Capital-Backed | Ottawa, Canada | |
| Wrk Technologies | Business/Productivity Software | Privately Held (backing) | Venture Capital-Backed | Montreal, Canada |
Laura Lenz Lead Partner on Deals (13)
Laura Lenz has been the lead partner on 13 deals. Their latest deal was with OneVest, a financial software company. The deal was made for on 21-Jan-2025.
| Company | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Deal Status | Industry | Location |
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| OneVest | 21-Jan-2025 | Early Stage VC (Series B) | Completed | Financial Software | Toronto, Canada | |
| Float Financial Solutions | 14-Jan-2025 | Completed | Financial Software | Toronto, Canada | ||
| Solink | 25-Jul-2023 | Completed | Business/Productivity Software | Ottawa, Canada | ||
| OneVest | 01-Jun-2023 | Completed | Financial Software | Toronto, Canada | ||
| Moves (Financial Software) | 01-Mar-2022 | Completed | Financial Software | Toronto, Canada | ||
| Wrk Technologies | 02-Feb-2022 | Completed | Business/Productivity Software | Montreal, Canada | ||
| Xanadu | 25-May-2021 | Completed | Other Hardware | Toronto, Canada | ||
| Bold (Business/Productivity Software) | 19-Jan-2021 | Completed | Software Development Applications | Winnipeg, Canada | ||
| Solink | 26-Jun-2020 | Later Stage VC (Series B) | Completed | Business/Productivity Software | Ottawa, Canada | |
| Cognota | 18-Jun-2019 | Seed Round | Completed | Business/Productivity Software | Toronto, Canada |
Laura Lenz Network (231)
Board Members (87)
| Name | Company | Representing | Location | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ray Sharma | Statflo | Extreme Venture Partners | Toronto, Canada | |
| Lewis Burnham | Cognota | IDEA Fund Partners | Toronto, Canada | |
| pVelocity | pVelocity | Toronto, Canada | ||
| League | Real Ventures | Toronto, Canada | ||
| League | Self | Toronto, Canada |
Portfolio Executives (108)
| Name | Company | Role | Deal date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amar Ahluwalia | OneVest | Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer & Board Member | 21-Jan-2025 | Toronto, Canada |
| Yufei Man | OneVest | Chief Investment Officer, Chief Compliance Officer & Head of Wealth | 21-Jan-2025 | Toronto, Canada |
| OneVest | Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer | 21-Jan-2025 | Toronto, Canada | |
| OneVest | Co-Founder, Chief Operating Officer & Board Member | 21-Jan-2025 | Toronto, Canada | |
| Float Financial Solutions | Chief People Officer | 14-Jan-2025 | Toronto, Canada |
Fund Team Members (36)
| Name | Investor | Fund | Fund Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Gladwyn | OMERS Ventures | OMERS Venture Fund III | Toronto, Canada |
| Derek Smyth | EdgeStone Capital Partners | EdgeStone Capital Venture Fund II | Toronto, Canada |
| Ontario Centre of Innovation | Toronto, Canada | ||
| MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund | Toronto, Canada | ||
| Ontario Centre of Innovation | Toronto, Canada |
Laura Lenz Affiliated Funds (5)
| Fund | Investor | Fund Type | Status | Vintage | Size | Dry Powder | IRR | IRR Quartile |
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| Investment Accelerator Fund | Ontario Centre of Innovation | Venture Capital - Early Stage | Evergreen | |||||
| OMERS Venture Fund III | OMERS Ventures | Venture - General | Closed | 2017 | ||||
| Generation Ventures | Generation Ventures | Venture Capital - Early Stage | Evergreen | |||||
| OMERS Ventures Fund IV | OMERS Ventures | Venture - General | Closed | 2020 | ||||
| EdgeStone Capital Venture Fund II | EdgeStone Capital Partners | Venture - General | Fully Invested | 2004 |
Laura Lenz FAQs
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Who is Laura Lenz?
Ms. Laura Lenz serves as a Board Member at Solink, OneVest, Bold Commerce, and Xandu.
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How much does Laura Lenz typically invest?
Laura Lenz's median deal size is .
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What is Laura Lenz’s main position?
Laura Lenz’s primary position is Partner.
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What are the contact details for Laura Lenz?
Laura Lenz’s email address is ll and his phone number is +1 (416) .
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How many active board seats does Laura Lenz hold?
Laura Lenz holds 6 board seats including Bold (Business/Productivity Software), OneVest, pVelocity, Solink, and Wrk Technologies.
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