{"id":537983,"date":"2021-09-14T09:03:33","date_gmt":"2021-09-14T13:03:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/telus-ventures-recognized-as-a-global-leader-in-diversity-and-inclusion\/"},"modified":"2021-09-14T09:03:33","modified_gmt":"2021-09-14T13:03:33","slug":"telus-ventures-recognized-as-a-global-leader-in-diversity-and-inclusion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/telus-ventures-recognized-as-a-global-leader-in-diversity-and-inclusion\/","title":{"rendered":"TELUS Ventures recognized as a global leader in Diversity and Inclusion"},"content":{"rendered":"

\nFirst Canadian VC fund and first North American CVC to receive certification for leadership in D&I best practices
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TELUS Ventures<\/u><\/a>, the strategic investment arm of TELUS<\/u><\/a> and one of Canada\u2019s most active corporate venture capital (CVC) funds, has been awarded the Diversity VC<\/u><\/a> Standard Level 2 certification for its work in advancing diversity and inclusion in the global VC and CVC industry.<\/p>\n

The Diversity VC Standard is an assessment and certification process that sets a benchmark for best practices in Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) in venture capital (VC) and sends a signal to the rest of the ecosystem that a fund follows D&I best practices. TELUS Ventures is the first Canadian VC and first North American CVC to receive Diversity VC\u2019s Level 2 certification, given to funds recognized as leading the charge on D&I policies.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt TELUS, we are committed to promoting and celebrating diversity and inclusion within our team, our Company, and the communities where we live, work, and serve,\u201d said Mario Mele, vice president of Corporate Strategy, TELUS Ventures. \u201cFor 30 years, TELUS has made significant strides in ensuring that diversity and inclusion is at the forefront of our work and a part of how we approach everything we do \u2014 from developing new services and products for our customers, to talent and community development.\u201d<\/p>\n

TELUS Ventures is ahead of the curve as one of the few active VCs in Canada ensuring its portfolio companies hold themselves to the same high standard.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re honoured to be recognized as a firm leading by example in venture capital, not only here in Canada, but also around the world,\u201d added Mele. \u201cTELUS Ventures is investing in the leaders of today and tomorrow \u2014 companies who are inclusive, innovative and adaptable. We\u2019re working closely with our portfolio to advance their diversity and inclusion initiatives.\u201d<\/p>\n

With the strong belief that diversity and inclusion also builds more innovative and successful companies, TELUS Ventures provides its portfolio companies with access to tools, resources, and networks to succeed in their own diversity and inclusion initiatives based on best practice and industry experience. This includes:<\/p>\n