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Key people at Pelorus VC.
Pelorus VC functions as a venture capital fund, specifically targeting pre-seed innovation companies in Newfoundland and Labrador. The firm strategically deploys capital through funds like Venture NL III, fostering early-stage startup growth. Its primary focus is identifying and backing founders poised to introduce disruptive technologies and innovative business models.
Chris Moyer, Founding Partner and President, and Sarah Murphy, a Partner, established Pelorus VC. Moyer, an experienced early-stage investor, formed the firm based on the insight that dedicated venture capital significantly catalyzes entrepreneurship and innovation within Newfoundland and Labrador.
Pelorus VC supports early-stage, innovative companies throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. The firm's vision is to provide crucial capital and strategic guidance, nurturing a diverse array of new enterprises. This approach aims to cultivate a robust provincial economy by empowering entrepreneurs and building a strong foundation for high-growth technology ventures.
Key people at Pelorus VC.
Pelorus VC has 8 tracked investments across 5 companies. The latest tracked deal is $55.0M Series C in CoLab Software in November 2025.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2025 | CoLab Software | $55.0M Series C | Ajay Agrawal | Insight Partners, Moment Ventures, TET Ventures, Y Combinator, Eric Ries, Jason Katzer, Killick Capital, Spider Capital, Testmunk |
| Oct 29, 2025 | Sparrow BioAcoustics | $10.0M Other Equity | Killick Capital, Klister Credit | 98827 Newfoundland & Labrador, Brinex Capital |
| Sep 23, 2024 | Sparrow BioAcoustics | $13.0M Seed | Mark Dobbin, Klister Credit, Pelorus VC | — |
| May 16, 2024 | CoLab Software | $21.0M Series B | Insight Partners | Killick Capital, Y Combinator, Moment Ventures, TET Ventures, Y Combinator, Eric Ries, Jason Katzer |
| May 22, 2023 | Swiftsure Innovations | $1.7M Seed | Pelorus VC | — |
| Oct 3, 2019 | CoLab Software | $2.0M Other Equity | — | FundersClub, Killick Capital, Liquid 2 Ventures, Panache Ventures, Michael Neril |
| May 31, 2017 | HeyOrca | $2.0M Seed | Killick Capital, Pelorus VC | — |
| Oct 20, 2015 | Sequence Bio | $1.0M Seed | Killick Capital | Klister Credit |
