PacTech Ventures

Programs

Startup accelerator programs in 8 modules

Begin with Build a Startup Fundamentals. Add modules as the company grows.

Program modules

One core program, seven specialist modules

Most founders begin with Build a Startup Fundamentals. The other modules build on it.

01

Build a Startup Fundamentals

The core program. Validate the idea and build the business around it.

Core program02

Go-to-Market and Sales

Win the first paying customers and build a repeatable sales process.

Sales03

Financing 101

How startups are funded, and what each source of capital costs.

Funding04

Corporate Law for Startups

Incorporation, founder agreements and the contracts every startup signs.

Legal05

IP and Trademarks

Secure ownership of the company’s code and brand.

IP06

Pitch and Investor Readiness

Prepare the deck and data room, then pitch to investors.

Investors07

Going Global

Expand a proven company into a new market.

Expansion08

AI for Founders

Apply AI across the product and the company.

AI

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  • 01

    Build a Startup Fundamentals

    Founders at the idea or pre-seed stage, and anyone new to PacTech

    Core. Start hereSee the module
  • 02

    Go-to-Market and Sales

    Founders with a product or pilot who need paying customers

    Builds on FundamentalsSee the module
  • 03

    Financing 101

    Founders deciding how to fund the company, or whether to raise at all

    Builds on FundamentalsSee the module
  • 04

    Corporate Law for Startups

    Founders incorporating, adding co-founders or signing their first contracts

    Builds on FundamentalsSee the module
  • 05

    IP and Trademarks

    Founders with a product, a brand name or work done by contractors

    Builds on FundamentalsSee the module
  • 06

    Pitch and Investor Readiness

    Founders getting ready to raise a round

    Builds on FundamentalsSee the module
  • 07

    Going Global

    Founders with a product and early customers

    Builds on FundamentalsSee the module
  • 08

    AI for Founders

    Founders at any stage who want to use AI in their product or operations

    Builds on FundamentalsSee the module
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Module details

Module 01 · Core program

Build a Startup Fundamentals

The PacTech core program. Most founders start here, and every other module builds on it.

For
Founders at the idea or pre-seed stage, and anyone new to PacTech
Level
Core. Start here
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What it covers

  1. 01

    Product development

    Product design and development, in a program that encourages a culture of innovation so you stay ahead of market trends.

  2. 02

    Business strategy

    Create a robust business model that aligns with your vision and market demands, and identify opportunities for growth and expansion.

  3. 03

    Financial planning

    Effective budgeting, forecasting and fundraising strategies, guided by our financial experts so you are prepared for scaling.

  4. 04

    Mentors and the platform

    One-on-one mentor time, with your progress tracked on the PacTech incubation platform.

Module 02 · Sales

Go-to-Market and Sales

For founders with a product who need paying customers and a sales process the team can run without them.

For
Founders with a product or pilot who need paying customers
Level
Builds on Fundamentals
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What it covers

  1. 01

    Ideal customer

    Pick the first customers to sell to and the problem you solve for them.

  2. 02

    Pricing

    Set prices and packages, then test them with real buyers.

  3. 03

    Channels

    Compare outbound, partnerships, content and paid, and choose two to test.

  4. 04

    Sales process

    A repeatable process from first call to signed contract, with the numbers to track.

  5. 05

    Your first sales hire

    When to hire, who to hire and how to hand over the deals you’ve been closing.

Module 03 · Funding

Financing 101

The funding options open to a startup, and what each one costs in ownership and control.

For
Founders deciding how to fund the company, or whether to raise at all
Level
Builds on Fundamentals
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What it covers

  1. 01

    Funding options

    Bootstrapping, grants, debt, angels and venture capital, side by side.

  2. 02

    Grants and government programs

    Non-dilutive funding open to Canadian startups, and what it takes to apply.

  3. 03

    Terms and dilution

    What you give up with each option, in plain numbers.

  4. 04

    Your cap table

    Model ownership across rounds so you know what you and your team will hold.

Module 04 · Legal

Corporate Law for Startups

Practical legal basics for founders. It covers what to put in place and when to involve a lawyer. It is not legal advice.

For
Founders incorporating, adding co-founders or signing their first contracts
Level
Builds on Fundamentals
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What it covers

  1. 01

    Incorporation

    Federal or provincial incorporation, and what each choice means for where you can operate.

  2. 02

    Founder agreements and vesting

    Agree who owns what, and what happens if a co-founder leaves.

  3. 03

    Share structure and cap table basics

    Classes of shares, the option pool and how ownership is recorded.

  4. 04

    Customer and contractor contracts

    The terms to check before you sign with customers, suppliers and contractors.

  5. 05

    Fundraising documents

    What SAFEs and term sheets say, and the terms to understand before you sign one.

Module 05 · IP

IP and Trademarks

Practical basics on owning and protecting intellectual property. It is not legal advice.

For
Founders with a product, a brand name or work done by contractors
Level
Builds on Fundamentals
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What it covers

  1. 01

    IP assignment

    Make sure work by founders and contractors belongs to the company.

  2. 02

    Trademarks

    Filing with CIPO in Canada, and in the US when you expand there.

  3. 03

    Patents and trade secrets

    When a patent is worth it and when to keep something confidential instead.

  4. 04

    Software and AI work

    How copyright, licences and AI-generated work apply to your product.

  5. 05

    Domains and brand protection

    Secure your domains and handles, and deal with copycats.

Module 06 · Investors

Pitch and Investor Readiness

For founders preparing to raise. Founders finish with an investor-ready deck and data room, and pitch practice with investors.

For
Founders getting ready to raise a round
Level
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What it covers

  1. 01

    Pitch deck

    A deck that covers the problem, product, traction, market, team and the ask.

  2. 02

    Your story

    Explain why this company, why now and why your team, in plain words.

  3. 03

    Data room

    The documents investors ask for in due diligence, organised in one place.

  4. 04

    Practice pitches

    Pitch to mentors and investors and get direct feedback.

  5. 05

    Investor introductions

    Introductions to investors in the PacTech network when you’re ready.

Module 07 · Expansion

Going Global

For founders with a product and early customers who are ready to sell in another market.

For
Founders with a product and early customers
Level
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What it covers

  1. 01

    Choosing a market

    Compare markets on demand, rules and cost before you commit.

  2. 02

    Regulation and structure

    What you need to set up and operate legally in a new country.

  3. 03

    Customers and positioning

    How buyers in the new market decide, and how to adjust your pitch.

  4. 04

    Partners abroad

    Introductions to mentors and partners through our international network.

Module 08 · AI

AI for Founders

How to use AI in your product, your team and your go-to-market, built on the Founder Series modules.

For
Founders at any stage who want to use AI in their product or operations
Level
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What it covers

  1. 01

    Your moat after AI

    Work out what still protects your company when AI makes products easy to copy.

  2. 02

    AI in the product

    Decide where AI belongs in your product and where it doesn’t.

  3. 03

    A small team that ships

    Use AI tools to cover work you would otherwise hire for.

  4. 04

    Sales and support

    Use AI for prospect research, follow-ups and support without losing customers.

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Incubation platform

Proprietary software, built for founders

As a PacTech founder, you will be able to access PacTech’s proprietary incubation software platform, designed to enhance the incubation experience from ideation to execution.

Platform featuresProgress tracking, coaching modules and your network
  1. 01

    Real-time progress tracking

    Track progress through each module and receive feedback at every milestone.

  2. 02

    Personalised coaching modules

    Coaching modules and a library of proven practices.

  3. 03

    Mentors, alumni and peers

    Direct access to mentors, alumni and fellow founders.

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FAQ

Program questions

Which module should I start with?

Most founders start with Build a Startup Fundamentals, our core program. Go-to-Market and Sales, Financing 101, Corporate Law for Startups, IP and Trademarks, Pitch and Investor Readiness, Going Global and AI for Founders build on it. Not sure? Try the program finder or contact us.

Do all modules include the incubation platform?

Yes. Every PacTech founder gets access to our incubation platform, with progress tracking, coaching modules and messaging with mentors and peers.

How do I apply?

Submit the application form, then pitch to the PacTech team in an assessment. The assessment covers market feasibility, value proposition and revenue model. Accepted founders agree a starting module with the team.

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