Emerging and High Growth Companies

BKR Capital in connection with The Wellness Company’s Seed financing BKR Capital in connection with The Wellness Company’s Seed financing

BKR Capital
Key Contact
Justin Dharamdial

Partner, Emerging and High Growth Companies, Toronto

Team
Karam Putros

Associate, Emerging and High Growth Companies, Toronto

Susan Newell

Partner, Health, Toronto

Sara Franklin-White

Associate, Health, Toronto

On September 3, 2026, The Wellness Company announced that it closed nearly $1.6 million in Seed financing led by BDC Capital’s Seed Venture Fund, with participation from BKR Capital, Launch and undisclosed angel investors. The financing was raised through simple agreements for future equity and will support the expansion of the company’s team, its investment in AI and the rollout of Tempo.

The Wellness Company is a Toronto-based consumer health technology company that develops mobile applications focused on health and wellness.

BKR Capital is a Toronto-based venture capital firm that invests in technology companies led by Black founders.

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP advised BKR Capital with a team consisting of Justin Dharamdial, Karam Putros (Emerging and High Growth Companies), Susan Newell and Sara Franklin-White (Health).

Value
$1.6 million
Date Announced
September 3, 2026
Lead Office
Toronto
Key Contact
Justin Dharamdial

Partner, Emerging and High Growth Companies, Toronto

Team
Karam Putros

Associate, Emerging and High Growth Companies, Toronto

Susan Newell

Partner, Health, Toronto

Sara Franklin-White

Associate, Health, Toronto