We are builders

At Koru, we design, test, and launch ventures and business capabilities with an entrepreneurial spirit and a bias for action. Our team blends creativity with strategic insight, building high impact products and businesses that deliver breakout value.

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We discover opportunities

We research and uncover new business opportunities by tapping into the strengths of OTPP portfolio companies. Our work focuses on identifying market gaps and creating ventures that disrupt industries.

What we do

We develop investment theses by leveraging foresight and rigorous research. Our approach maximizes the strengths and assets within the OTPP portfolio, enabling us to uncover and capitalize on unique competitive advantages.

How we win

We combine deep domain expertise in sectors like Banking, SaaS, Energy, E-commerce, HealthTech, and Fintech with AI-enabled market research and our proven venture-build methodology. This empowers us to identify strategic opportunities and drive impactful results.

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We define and de-risk the venture

We define the key aspects of the business, product and venture. We then validate the opportunity and the key hypotheses we’ve outlined along the way.

What we do

We clearly define the business model and product strategy, and experiment in the market with prototypes to validate potential ideas.

How we win

Koru specializes in the early stages of venture development, transforming concepts into viable businesses.

‍With a proven track record of taking ideas from 0 to 1, we bring the agility and vision required to launch ventures successfully and position them for growth.

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We scope our MVP

We determine the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) with speed and focus. The MVP represents the core value we want to deliver - designed to test the market and prepare for growth.

What we do

We build quickly to gather early feedback. Our focus is on what will differentiate the business in the market.

How we win

We leverage the assets, expertise and insights of OTPP portfolio companies which help us unlock unfair advantages in the businesses we build.

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We build and launch

We assemble a multi-disciplinary team to bring the business to life. With an iterative approach, we execute the build, launch the product, and develop a go-to-market strategy to drive early traction.

What we do

We prioritize rapid experimentation and iteration, leverage AI to accelerate development and decision-making, and focus on addressing challenges early to ensure success.

How we win

We build and launch multiple businesses each year, approaching each venture with the mindset of founders and the accountability of owners - we share in the risk and reward of the things we build.

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We invest, advise and support

After launch, we remain involved to help the business succeed. We provide resources, connections, and ongoing guidance to ensure the venture scales effectively.

What we do

We provide fundraising support by giving ventures access to a global network of investors as well as offering capital ourselves. We share operational expertise, provide shared services, and deliver strategic advice tailored to each stage of growth.

How we win

With the backing of OTPP and the diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives of the Koru leadership team we excel in building startups, navigating various industries, and operating at lightning speed.

Why work with us?

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We are owners

We build like founders and think like owners, putting real skin in the game. Every venture we create gets not just our capital but our relentless drive and deep expertise.

We are builders

The Koru team is made up of diverse backgrounds, multi-functional skillsets and unique perspectives. We are builders through and through and have extensive experience building startups, working in an array of industries and moving at lightning speed.

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We unlock unfair advantages

We leverage the assets, expertise and insights of OTPP portfolio companies to give us unfair advantages in the businesses we build. Koru ventures are set up for success because we only build when we have the right-to-win.

We have a unique model

Koru is a unique venture studio with a proven, repeatable playbook. We move fast, de-risk opportunities and create game-changing businesses. We build and launch multiple businesses each year and we’re full steam ahead on our next few.

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We're seeking bold thinkers who thrive in ambiguity, love to learn, and are driven to solve problems and build new ventures.

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