# The Virtual Gurus

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/the-virtual-gurus

- Industry: Outsourcing
- Headquarters: Calgary, Canada
- Website: www.thevirtualgurus.com
- Total disclosed funding: $8.1M
- Latest round: Series A (Mar 15, 2022)
- Investors on record: 6

## About

Canadian Virtual Gurus offers tailored virtual assistant services that empower businesses to enhance their operational efficiency and productivity. They provide diverse administrative support to various sectors, promoting effective task delegation.Founded in 2016 in Calgary, Canada, Canadian Virtual Gurus specializes in virtual assistant services that cater to the administrative needs of businesses. Co-founders Bobbie Racette and Denis Gargano have actively contributed to the company's growth. In August 2025, the company raised an undisclosed amount of series B funding from unspecified investors. Virtual Gurus specializes in providing highly skilled virtual assistant services designed to cater to the administrative needs of businesses across various sectors. Their core offerings include executive assistance, administrative support, bookkeeping, marketing, social media management, sales assistance, human resources, eCommerce support, customer service, real estate assistance, legal support, and medical office administration. These services are delivered by a diverse pool of virtual assistants, rigorously vetted to ensure they meet specific business requirements. The company primarily serves clients in the United States and Canada, enabling businesses to delegate tasks efficiently and achieve significant productivity gains. Virtual Gurus’ solution addresses pain points such as workload management and operational efficiency, allowing clients to focus on strategic growth while benefiting from scalable support without long-term commitments.Revenue at Virtual Gurus is generated through a subscription-based model, where businesses engage virtual assistants for their administrative needs on a monthly basis. Clients can choose from various flexible pricing plans, allowing them to scale support dynamically in accordance with their operational demands. The structure typically involves direct B2B transactions, where businesses subscribe to services and are billed based on the specific assistant roles they require, or the extent of assistance needed. These plans are designed to provide cost-effective solutions compared to traditional hiring methods, which may include one-time project fees or hourly rates, but specific costs associated with individual services or subscription tiers are not disclosed. Through this model, Virtual Gurus facilitates meaningful work opportunities for underrepresented communities while delivering tailored support to its clients. The company will use the August 2025 funding to support the growth of its platform and VG Connect receptionist chatbot.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Mar 15, 2022, $6.7M — Yaletown Partners, Raven Indigenous Capital Partners, 51 Ventures, TELUS Pollinator Fund for Good, The Houssian Foundation
- Seed, Apr 15, 2021, $1.4M — Western Economic Diversification Canada, Raven Indigenous Capital Partners, 51 Ventures

## Investors

- Western Economic Diversification Canada (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/western-economic-diversification-canada) — Seed
- Raven Indigenous Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/raven-indigenous-capital-partners) — Seed, Series A
- 51 Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/51-ventures) — Seed, Series A
- Yaletown Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/yaletown-partners) — Series A
- TELUS Pollinator Fund for Good (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/telus-pollinator-fund-for-good) — Series A
- The Houssian Foundation — Series A