We forge paths for visionary
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Investment
Philosophy
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We believe in working and partnering with people that have the same values as us. We believe in integrity, trust, resourcefulness and being responsible.
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We look for founders doing their “life’s work.” We always ask how the founding team came upon the problem they are solving and assess the alignment between that problem and their own path in life. We find that these founders tend to be driven and obsessive, with their own clear point of view for how things ought to be. We love these qualities. Ultimately, we find that founders doing their “life’s work” become magnets for talent and have the perseverance necessary to survive and thrive in difficult periods
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Speed is a great differentiator for companies. Teams that communicate and work in sync tend to outperform and build products faster. We look for smart and efficient communication, chemistry and a good mix of business and technical talent
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We want to invest in companies that can earn enormous profits over time. The chances of this happening are greatly improved when a few things happen. One, a business demonstrates positive unit economics from day one. Two, the business model can scale with demand. Three, the product has a unique moat that makes it harder for others to replicate as the company grows.
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We focus intently on why now is the right time to build this company. New technologies, changes in regulation, cultural shifts, and other enabling factors create opportunities for unnatural growth in a business. We always look for alignment between a company and the world at large. We also want great alignment between our two teams. We hope to have decades-long relationships with the companies we support, so the fit between Uncharted Capital and the founding team is crucial. We make fewer investments than many comparable funds so that we can be closer with portfolio companies and spend more time with each of them.
Gurinder Chahal
Founder/General Partner
Gurinder Chahal is the founder and General Partner at Uncharted. He has worked alongside over 25 startups as a consultant and advisor, and has been an angel investor for the last few years. Previously, Gurinder was a management consultant focused on mid market companies with a focus on strategy and growth. Prior to that, Gurinder founded and exited two small businesses. Gurinder also has experience in energy trading, corporate development, M&A and has worked in Canada, USA and Europe. Gurinder is a graduate of the University of Lethbridge and also holds an MBA from the University of Alberta.