KASTx Ventures Inc.

02/29/2024

Today is International Rare Disease Day, raising awareness for over 300 million people worldwide living with rare diseases. A number of our ventures are dedicated to research and development in the rare disease space, and our team members are uniquely impacted by rare diseases themselves.

Listen below to a clip from our Founding and Managing Partner Mark Starratt on the Calgary Business Podcast, speaking to his experience with his son's diagnosis and health journey.

Learn more about our ventures: https://zurl.co/wJpn

12/25/2023

Happy Holidays from the KASTx Ventures team! We wish you a happy and healthy 2024 🎄

11/08/2023

Attention Alberta BComm students: we are hiring for two new Venture Coordinators for a 4-month position throughout the winter semester! Please note, as a grant-funded position, international students are not eligible.

Learn more: https://zurl.co/tKou

👉 Send applications to [email protected]

10/18/2023

How can investors navigate the due diligence process for life science startups? Where should the start and what questions do they need to ask?

All of that and more is discussed in this video, led by our COO Christian Idicula with Startup TNT alongside fellow investor Yasmeen from Yaletown Partners, and life sciences experts Jamie Lucien, John Porter, and Mark Abel in this clip from "Investing in Life Sciences: Demystifying Drug Development."

Watch the full video here: https://zurl.co/Blby

09/19/2023

Next week our team will be in Edmonton for Life Sciences Week presented by Pharmaceutical Innovation (API)! We're excited to connect and learn from other leaders in the industry throughout next week's events including:
🔬 The Alberta Clinical Research Consortium's annual conference featuring Inc.'s CEO Blaine Penny
🏆 's Health and Life Sciences Showcase and Awards Dinner
🤝 Happy Hour with TNT

And more! If you're in Calgary you can also catch events with and Calgary

Let us know if you'll also be attending, and check out the full schedule here: https://zurl.co/0ceV

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09/12/2023

Today's Pure Life Carbon's 5 year inc. anniversary, during which the company experienced exciting growth!

Below is a snapshot of their Charged Carbon product in action growing arugula, one of their flagship products that has caught the attention of growers around the world 🌱

08/22/2023

Attention Alberta BComm students: we are hiring for two new Venture Coordinators for the fall semester! Please note, as a grant-funded position, international students are not eligible.

Learn more: https://zurl.co/GH2Z

👉 Send applications to [email protected]

08/08/2023

We are hiring! Are you a current Alberta-based university student looking for a fall co-op position working with us and our companies? Follow the link below to 's website to learn more and apply.

Know of someone who would be a good fit? Please share with your networks!

https://zurl.co/WTRG

08/04/2023

KASTx's founding was inspired by more than a shared passion for turning today's best science into tomorrow's best ventures. It was also fuelled by the personal experiences of our founders, who know first hand the impact that biotech innovation can have on people around the world.

In this clip from the Business Podcast , our Founding & Managing Partner Mark Starratt talks about his journey after his son was diagnosed with a rare neuromuscular disease called spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), the serendipitous events that led him to meet Founding Partner Lawrence Korngut, and how their growing network of community connections has led to what KASTx is today.

Listen to the full episode here: https://zcu.io/uUNs

07/20/2023

How can investors navigate the due diligence process for life science startups? Where should the start and what questions do they need to ask?

All of that and more is discussed in this video, led by our COO Christian Idicula with TNT alongside fellow investor Yasmeen from Yaletown Partners, and life sciences experts Jamie Lucien, John Porter, and Mark Abel in this clip from "Investing in Life Sciences: Demystifying Drug Development."

Watch the full video here: https://zurl.co/Blby

07/14/2023

What's a uniquely important aspect of life sciences investing? The strength and formulation of an IP strategy 💡💊

Our COO Christian Idicula led this discussion with TNT alongside fellow investor Yasmeen from Yaletown Partners, and life sciences experts Jamie Lucien, John Porter, and Mark Abel in this clip from "Investing in Life Sciences: Demystifying Drug Development."

Watch the full video here: https://zurl.co/Blby

06/22/2023

Thursday June 29th join for their Breakfast Club webinar featuring our Founding Partner Gord Anderson and Jon Horsman to learn more about Pure Life Carbon's core business streams!

🌱 Register and learn more: https://zurl.co/rZU6