Thin Air Labs

Thin Air Labs is a Calgary-based venture capital and services firm founded in 2018, investing in pre-seed and seed-stage innovation companies through its venture arm while also providing hands-on startup support services. Beyond capital, its Funding Catalyst team—staffed by PhDs, MBAs, and technical experts—helps founders secure non-dilutive funding like grants, wage subsidies, and tax credits, alongside services spanning product development, sales, marketing, and grant writing. The firm focuses on B2B, commercial services, healthcare, gaming, and technology sectors, primarily backing Calgary-based companies building for North American markets. Notable portfolio companies include PhenoTips, Bōde, Ultimarii, and FulcrumAir. Thin Air Labs' investment approach pairs capital with deep founder empathy and operational support, valuing diverse perspectives and iterative growth. Its criteria favor mission-driven, impact-oriented founders in its home ecosystem building technology with meaningful human and economic impact.