Real Ventures

Real Ventures is a Montreal-based venture capital firm established in 2007, dedicated to supporting early-stage Canadian technology startups. The firm focuses on collaborating with ambitious entrepreneurs who aim to build impactful global companies. Real Ventures emphasizes the importance of people in the entrepreneurial process, offering stage-specific guidance, mentorship, and access to valuable networks and resources to accelerate both personal and company growth. With a strong commitment to enhancing the Canadian startup ecosystem, Real Ventures actively manages a diverse portfolio valued at $10 billion, consisting of over 100 companies.

Jean-Sebastian Cournoyer

Partner

JS Cournoyer

Board Partner

Laura Easton

Associate

Richard Fefergrad

Director, Finance

Sam Haffar

Partner

Phil Joseph

Senior Associate

John Stokes

Founding Partner

Madison Wright

Partner Associate

Past deals in Art

Peggy

Seed Round in 2023
Peggy operates a secure marketplace designed for buying and selling investment-grade art, making it accessible to a broader audience. The platform allows investors to purchase art at affordable prices while enabling artists to earn royalties from future sales, thereby supporting their financial sustainability. By partnering with galleries and artists, Peggy seeks to democratize access to the art market, which has traditionally been reserved for wealthier individuals and institutions. This approach not only provides a means for smaller investors to diversify their portfolios with appreciating assets but also fosters the growth of emerging artists whose work contributes to social change. Peggy utilizes advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to ensure a safe and transparent transaction process, moving away from the outdated auction house model.

Gallea

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Gallea is an online art gallery based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, focused on promoting local artists to a global audience. It provides a platform for artists to showcase their work through virtual exhibitions, allowing them to create portfolios and share their artistic methods with potential buyers and exhibition venues. By facilitating these connections, Gallea aims to enhance artists' sales opportunities and establish itself as a significant player in the art distribution network worldwide. As one of Canada's fastest-growing online art marketplaces, Gallea is dedicated to elevating the visibility of emerging talent in the art community.

Peggy

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Peggy operates a secure marketplace designed for buying and selling investment-grade art, making it accessible to a broader audience. The platform allows investors to purchase art at affordable prices while enabling artists to earn royalties from future sales, thereby supporting their financial sustainability. By partnering with galleries and artists, Peggy seeks to democratize access to the art market, which has traditionally been reserved for wealthier individuals and institutions. This approach not only provides a means for smaller investors to diversify their portfolios with appreciating assets but also fosters the growth of emerging artists whose work contributes to social change. Peggy utilizes advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to ensure a safe and transparent transaction process, moving away from the outdated auction house model.
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