Virtual Gurus

Acquired

Virtual Gurus is a marketplace company in Canada, founded in 2016. It has raised $8.4M across 1 round, most recently an $8.4M Series A in March 2022.

Founded
2016
Business Model
Marketplace
Total Funding
$8.4M
Last Round
$8.4M Series AMar 2022
Rounds
1
Acquisition Date
Dec 2025

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About

Virtual Gurus is a talent-as-a-service platform, founded by Bobbie Racette in 2016, that recruits remote virtual assistants who have traditionally faced barriers to employment, including First Nation, Metis, and Inuit peoples, members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, racialized people, people with disabilities, and those in remote communities. The company curates personalized matches between businesses and assistants using its own algorithm, machine learning, AI, and human expertise, delivered through a monthly subscription. Virtual Gurus has been recognized by The Globe and Mail as a Top Growing Company.

Summary

It has raised $8.4M in total across 1 round, most recently a $8.4M Series A round in Mar 2022. Investors include Raven Indigenous Capital Partners, The 51 Ventures and Accelerate Fund.

Funding & Exit History

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AcquisitionDec 2025

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Funding: Series A. Amounts, valuations, and investors where available.

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