YSpace
Overview
YSpace is York University's pan-university entrepreneurship and innovation hub that supports startups and entrepreneurs. It provides support through dedicated programming, customized mentorship, and access to capital and industry networks. YSpace runs several accelerator and incubator programs, some of which are sector-agnostic, while others focus on technology, agri-food, women-led businesses, and Black-led businesses. Some programs, like the Tech Accelerator, offer equity-free cash prizes, and others provide funding to validate commercial potential.
Portfolio Companies
28
Website
yorku.caInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spotwork | Nov 2020 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Tappy Technologies | - | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Art Gate VR | Apr 2022 | Accelerator | Lead |
| Happy Cramps | Sep 2025 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Rondah AI | Apr 2025 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is YSpace based?
YSpace is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
When was YSpace founded?
Founding year information for YSpace is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does YSpace have?
YSpace has 28 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in YSpace's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Spotwork, Tappy Technologies, Art Gate VR, Happy Cramps, Rondah AI.
What was YSpace's most recent investment shown here?
YSpace's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Happy Cramps in 2025.
What sectors does YSpace focus on?
YSpace focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Real Estate & PropTech, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Real Estate & PropTech, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability.
What company stages does YSpace focus on?
YSpace typically invests at the Early stage.