UTVC Investment Support
At UTVC, we believe in empowering tomorrow’s innovators today.
Thanks to the generous support of our sponsor, Clickspaces Inc., we are able to provide small exploratory cheques of $1K–$3K CAD to selected early-stage founders each year.
This initiative is designed to:
- Support cashflow-driven businesses such as eCommerce, digital products and creative ventures
- Provide a flexible capital structure, for example, revenue-share agreements, short-term financing, etc.
- Recoup capital to enable us to support more entrepreneurs in the community
Cheque Size & Structure
- Our typical Cheque size: $1K - 3K CAD
- Structure: Flexible agreements, including revenue-share or short-term financing, adapted to each founder’s needs
- Purpose: Short-term growth initiatives such as inventory, advertising and working capital, etc.
Who We Support
We are particularly interested in:
- Student and alumni founders from the University of Toronto community
- Early-stage entrepreneurs with demonstrated product-market traction
- Cashflow-positive businesses that require short-term working capital
Investment FAQ
Is UTVC a venture fund?
No. UTVC is a student- and alumni-led community platform. We are not a registered investment fund and do not manage pooled capital.
All investments are made independently by our sponsor, Clickspaces Inc., on a case-by-case basis.
UTVC’s role is to provide a platform for entrepreneurship, mentorship, and community engagement.
How big are the investments?
Cheque sizes are typically $1K–$3K CAD, designed for fast-moving, cashflow-driven founders. Our model does not take equity from founders.
Instead, support is typically structured as flexible revenue-share or short-term agreements, designed to align with the growth of the business.
What kind of businesses qualify?
We focus on eCommerce, digital, and creative economy ventures that can immediately deploy small amounts of capital to drive growth.
How does repayment work?
Typically through revenue-share agreements or other flexible contracts, with terms agreed upon on a case-by-case basis.
How can I apply?
If you are a founder interested in exploring this opportunity, please reach out below with a short description of your venture and funding needs.
Disclaimer
UTVC is not a registered investment fund.
All investments are made independently by Clickspaces Inc. on a case-by-case basis.
This program is exploratory in nature, designed to test alternative capital support models for early founders. It is not a grant program, nor a traditional venture fund. This initiative is run in an educational and supportive capacity, independent of any employment status.
Connect With Our Investment Team
If you’re a founder interested in exploring funding opportunities through UTVC’s Investment Support initiative, please reach out to our investment team. We’ll review your venture and discuss whether a small exploratory cheque ($1K–$3K CAD) could be the right fit for your growth.
Please include a link to your business plan if you have one, or, any online platforms such as Shopify or an Amazon store link.