Investors in Canada

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BDC Capital

Founded in 1953, BDC Capital is a Canadian investment firm specializing in growth and expansion financing. It focuses on information technology, technology, energy, cleantech, and healthcare sectors across Canada.
Made 394 investments in Canada

Fonds de solidarité FTQ

Fonds de solidarité FTQ is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Montreal, Canada, with additional offices in Quebec. Established in 1983, the firm specializes in investing in small and medium-sized businesses across various sectors, including natural resources, aerospace, agri-food, life sciences, and culture. It primarily focuses on projects that require funding of $3 million or more and provides loans up to $2 million. The firm actively seeks investment opportunities in Quebec, particularly in regions such as Abitibi-Témiscamingue and Montérégie. Fonds de solidarité FTQ invests in a range of activities, including business succession, financial restructuring, and market development, while avoiding sectors like retail, real estate, and biotechnology. It typically engages in equity financing and unsecured debt with investment horizons ranging from five to ten years. The firm aims to support projects that positively impact the Quebec economy and often takes either minority or majority stakes in its portfolio companies.
Made 162 investments in Canada

Desjardins Capital

Desjardins Capital is the private equity and venture capital arm of Mouvement des caisses Desjardins, based in Quebec, Canada. It provides growth capital, mezzanine, and select debt financing to early-stage through mature companies across industrial, manufacturing, technology, and service sectors, with emphasis on health care, life sciences, and biotechnology. The firm also supports cooperatives, including worker-owned and housing cooperatives, and network cooperatives, financing development, acquisitions, expansions, and succession plans. It primarily invests in Quebec and surrounding regions, and can finance growth, acquisitions, management buyouts, and modernization. Investments may be equity or debt, including unsecured loans, with instruments ranging from senior debt to equity, and tenures typically five to eight years for equity and three to five years for debt. The firm often takes minority stakes with board participation. It does not invest in natural resource exploration or financial services. Desjardins Capital traces its roots to 1974 and operates within the Desjardins Group.
Made 154 investments in Canada

Sustainable Development Technology Canada

Established in 2001, Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) is a Canadian organization that funds and supports innovative cleantech projects. It focuses on moving groundbreaking technologies to market, creating jobs, driving economic growth, and promoting environmental benefits. SDTC operates independently but collaborates with various stakeholders from private industry, academia, and governments.
Made 137 investments in Canada

Inovia Capital

Inovia Capital is a Montreal-based venture capital firm that backs software-enabled startups with global ambitions. The firm operates as a full-stack investor across early and growth stages, providing capital, coaching, and access to a broad network of talent in Canada, the United States, and Europe. It focuses on software-as-a-service and related sectors such as commerce, digital health, enterprise platforms, the future of work, security, travel, and hospitality, and emphasizes an operator mindset to help founders build influential and enduring businesses.
Made 108 investments in Canada

CIBC Capital Partners

CIBC Capital Partners is a Toronto-based investment firm specializing in direct, fund, and mezzanine investments. It provides subordinated debt and equity to mid- and late-stage private or public companies for growth financing, acquisitions, management buyouts, and recapitalizations. The firm prefers investments in later-stage companies undergoing financial restructurings, with a focus on sectors such as Industrials, Healthcare, Biotechnology, Financials, and Technology. It typically invests CAD10-20 million ($9.81-$19.61 million) per company, based primarily in Canada, Europe, and Australia.
Made 85 investments in Canada

Real Ventures

Real Ventures is a Canada-based early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2007 and based in Montreal. It backs early-stage Canadian technology startups and supports entrepreneurs who aim to build successful, global companies. The firm provides stage-specific guidance, mentorship, and access to networks and resources to accelerate founders' growth. By strengthening the Canadian startup ecosystem, Real Ventures helps teams with product development, go-to-market planning, and fundraising through connections to experienced operators, partners, and peers. Its active portfolio includes more than 100 companies valued at about $10 billion, illustrating its broad impact on Canada's technology landscape.
Made 157 investments in Canada

Ontario Centres of Excellence

Ontario Centres of Excellence, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization based in Toronto, Canada, dedicated to enhancing the Ontario economy through the commercialization of innovative research. Established in 1987, it focuses on accelerating industry research and development by investing in collaborative projects between academia and industry. The organization provides early-stage seed financing to startups, supports the commercialization of academic research through licensing and spin-off companies, and promotes skills development for a skilled workforce. Its investment arm specializes in seed, startup, and early-stage investments primarily in sectors such as energy and environment, advanced manufacturing, advanced health technologies, and information and communications technologies. Ontario Centres of Excellence aims to drive economic growth by fostering innovation and supporting the success of emerging companies in Ontario.
Made 183 investments in Canada

MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund

Established in Toronto, Canada, in 2008, MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund is a venture capital firm focusing on early-stage investments. It primarily supports companies operating in enterprise software, information technology, cleantech, deep tech, and health tech sectors within Ontario.
Made 119 investments in Canada

Panache Ventures

Panache Ventures is a Canadian early-stage venture capital firm that focuses on pre-seed and seed investments in technology startups. Founded in 2018, it maintains an office network across Montreal, Calgary, Vancouver, Toronto, and San Francisco. The firm backs companies in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, blockchain, virtual reality, enterprise software and data analytics, fintech, digital health, B2B software, consumer tech, property technology, and supply chain, among other technology-driven sectors. Panache seeks to support ambitious startups with potential for scale, emphasizing opportunities in Canada while enabling cross-border activity into the United States.
Made 41 investments in Canada

SOSV

Founded in 1995, SOSV is a global venture capital firm headquartered in New Jersey. It focuses on seed-to-growth stage investments in deep tech innovations, primarily in bio-tech/life sciences and hardware/robotics sectors, with a commitment to human and planetary health.
Made 82 investments in Canada

Golden Ventures

Founded in Toronto in 2011, Golden Ventures is a seed-stage venture capital firm investing across North America. They support founders building innovative products and services, focusing on sectors such as fintech, consumer goods, enterprise software, and more.
Made 58 investments in Canada

StandUp Ventures

StandUp Ventures is a Toronto-based venture capital firm investing in female-led B2B software and digital health companies. Founded in 2017, it provides high-touch support to entrepreneurs through its diverse advisory committee comprising successful founders, investors, and mentors.
Made 17 investments in Canada

Cycle Capital

Cycle Capital Management Inc., established in 2009, is a Montreal-based venture capital firm specializing in late-stage investments in clean technology and renewable energy sectors. It focuses on companies in the development and commercialization phases, with a particular interest in biomass, green transportation, green buildings, and smart grid technologies. The firm invests primarily in North America, with a focus on Canada, and typically allocates between CAD $0.1 million and CAD $8 million per portfolio company. Cycle Capital takes minority stakes and provides advisory services to its investees, aiming to hold investments for five to seven years. It manages multiple funds totaling CAD $230 million in assets under management.
Made 49 investments in Canada

FJ Labs

Founded in 2015, FJ Labs is a New York-based venture capital firm focusing on stage-agnostic investments in marketplaces and consumer-facing startups. Their investment range varies from $50,000 to $5,000,000, typically at seed or series A stages.
Made 46 investments in Canada

New Brunswick Innovation Foundation

New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF), established in 2003, is a Canadian venture capital firm based in Fredericton. It invests in early-stage, growth-oriented companies and applied research projects, primarily in New Brunswick. Unlike traditional financial institutions, NBIF invests in companies' equity and provides funding to research projects with commercialization potential. The foundation's unique approach involves attaching certain rights to developed intellectual property to facilitate its commercialization. NBIF manages $40 million and has helped leverage over $160 million in additional capital for its portfolio companies and researchers. Its mission is to foster innovation and create commercial opportunities in New Brunswick's strategic industries.
Made 65 investments in Canada

Yaletown Partners

Founded in 2002, Yaletown Partners is a Vancouver-based venture capital firm specializing in early to growth-stage investments. It focuses on software, data, and device technologies that improve industry productivity and sustainability across Canada.
Made 38 investments in Canada

Lumira Ventures

Founded in Toronto in 2007, Lumira Ventures is a venture capital firm focusing on investments in biotechnology, biopharmaceuticals, medical devices, digital health, and consumer health companies. With offices across North America, the firm invests primarily in Canada and the United States, typically allocating between USD 5 million to USD 15 million per investment. Lumira Ventures actively supports its portfolio companies by facilitating access to funding sources, partners, and market opportunities.
Made 24 investments in Canada

Relay Ventures

Founded in 2010, Relay Ventures is a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments in the mobile computing industry. Based in Toronto, Canada, with additional offices in Calgary and San Francisco, the firm focuses on applications and services including mobile commerce, enterprise applications, communications, social networking, location-based services, media entertainment, and software for mobile devices.
Made 70 investments in Canada

WELL Health Technologies

WELL Health Technologies operates a portfolio of primary healthcare clinics and provides digital health services, including electronic medical records software and telehealth services. As of late 2020, it operated around 20 clinics and served approximately 2,000 clinics across Canada. The company aims to empower healthcare providers with innovative digital tools, reducing administrative tasks and increasing patient interaction.
Made 20 investments in Canada

OMERS Ventures

OMERS Ventures is a venture capital firm investing in early to growth-stage technology companies, with a focus on North America. It typically invests between CAD$0.5 million and CAD$30 million per round, preferring common stock or simple preferred shares. The firm aims to lead investments and maintain Board seats in portfolio companies.
Made 48 investments in Canada

Innovacorp

Innovacorp is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Halifax, Canada, dedicated to supporting knowledge-based startups in Nova Scotia. Established in 1995, Innovacorp focuses on helping entrepreneurs commercialize their technologies for the global market. The firm combines venture capital investment with business mentoring and offers incubation facilities to foster the growth of early-stage companies. Through its comprehensive approach, Innovacorp aims to enhance the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the region.
Made 74 investments in Canada

Round13 Capital

Founded in Toronto, Canada in 2013, Round13 Capital is a leading venture and growth equity investment platform. It invests in high-potential companies across various sectors, focusing on long-term support for their growth and development. The firm's experienced team brings expertise and insight to each investment, aiming to create lasting value for investors and portfolio companies.
Made 25 investments in Canada

Whitecap Venture Partners

Founded in Toronto, Canada in 1989, Whitecap Venture Partners is a venture capital firm focusing on early-stage companies. It primarily invests in information and communications technology (ICT), medical technology, and food technology sectors across Canada and the Northeastern United States. The firm typically allocates CAD 2 million to CAD 5 million for initial investments, with follow-on rounds reaching up to CAD 15 million per company.
Made 27 investments in Canada

Celtic House Venture Partners

Established in 1994, Celtic House is a Canadian investment firm specializing in technology and innovation. With offices in Toronto and Ottawa, the firm manages over $425 million across three funds. Celtic House collaborates with management teams to develop technology companies from inception to exit, having facilitated 25 IPOs and successful acquisitions.
Made 39 investments in Canada

Anges Québec

Anges Québec is a network of more than 230 angel investors focused on accelerating innovation in Québec by providing capital and time to early-stage companies across sectors. The collective has invested more than 80 million in the Québec economy, making more than 210 investments in over 115 innovative companies. Through its professional development center, Anges Québec supports its members with ongoing knowledge and skills development in investment practice.
Made 64 investments in Canada

Andreessen Horowitz

Andreessen Horowitz is a venture capital firm founded in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz and based in Menlo Park, California. It funds startups across the entire lifecycle, from seed to growth, with a broad focus on software and technology-enabled businesses. The firm backs companies in software, cloud infrastructure, digital platforms, data storage, and mobile and Internet services, as well as sectors at the intersection of technology with life sciences, such as bio healthcare and computational medicine. Its investments span artificial intelligence, fintech, consumer and enterprise software, crypto and blockchain, cybersecurity, and related infrastructure. Through strategic guidance and a hands-on approach, the firm aims to help portfolio companies scale and innovate.
Made 48 investments in Canada

Brightspark

Founded in 1999, Brightspark is a Toronto-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments in technology companies across Canada.
Made 31 investments in Canada

Radical Ventures

Founded in 2017, Radical Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based primarily in Toronto, with additional offices in London and Palo Alto. The company invests in entrepreneurs applying deep technology to transform large-scale industries, with a primary focus on artificial intelligence.
Made 24 investments in Canada

ArcTern Ventures

ArcTern Ventures is a Toronto-based Canadian venture capital firm that makes early-stage investments in cleantech and sustainability-focused companies. Established in 2012, it targets technologies across clean energy, energy efficiency, storage, circular economy, advanced manufacturing and materials, mobility, agtech and sustainable food and agriculture. The firm funds early-stage ventures with geographic reach in North America and Europe and pursues ESG and impact outcomes aligned with climate, energy and industrial decarbonization goals. Its portfolio spans energy equipment, software and hardware, energy technology and related IT innovations developed to reduce environmental impact.
Made 17 investments in Canada

TandemLaunch

TandemLaunch is an accelerator based in Montréal, Canada that scouts, accelerates, and commercializes early-stage technologies from universities, in close partnership with major consumer electronics brands. The program provides entrepreneurs with mentorship, turn-key engineering and business resources, and up to $800k in seed financing. Graduates can pursue additional investment through TandemLaunch Ventures and its network of more than 50 limited partners. Founded in 2010, the company focuses on supporting early-stage technology ventures and aims to bring academic innovations to international markets through collaborative ecosystem partnerships.
Made 47 investments in Canada

AQC Capital

Established in 2012, AQC Capital is a Montreal-based venture capital firm focused on investing in early-stage (pre-seed and seed) technology companies within the province of Quebec.
Made 36 investments in Canada

Right Side Capital Management

Right Side Capital Management is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm that focuses on early-stage, pre-seed technology startups in underserved segments of the ecosystem. It invests in a high-volume, capital-efficient portfolio, typically funding rounds of 50,000 to 500,000 and making roughly 75 to 100 investments per year. The firm targets opportunities across the United States and internationally, including Canada, Israel, Australia, New Zealand, and Western Europe, prioritizing companies with scalable products and prudent capital use outside major metro hubs. Since its inception, it has built a broad portfolio across many states. It commits to a fast decision process, often delivering a yes or no within two weeks to help founders establish momentum.
Made 44 investments in Canada

Impression Ventures

Founded in 2013, Impression Ventures is a Toronto-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments in the Fintech sector. It focuses on technology and software companies across various sectors such as consumer, SMB, enterprise, e-commerce, financial applications, SaaS, and online financial services. The firm typically invests in Ontario, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, and Quebec-based companies, with a focus on series A and B rounds.
Made 19 investments in Canada

Toronto Innovation Acceleration Partners

Toronto Innovation Acceleration Partners is a non-profit venture capital investment firm established in 2018 and located in Toronto, Ontario. The organization focuses on accelerating the commercialization of health science technology companies across Canada. It acts as a bridge between research institutions and market opportunities, leveraging intellectual property and discovery assets to foster innovation. By conducting thorough due diligence and project management, Toronto Innovation Acceleration Partners identifies and develops high-potential opportunities, facilitating their transformation into viable companies. This approach aims to enhance the commercialization landscape in Toronto and support the growth of the health technology sector in Canada.
Made 31 investments in Canada

CIBC Innovation Banking

CIBC Innovation Banking is a division of CIBC that serves entrepreneurs and investors in the innovation economy. Backed by CIBC, it offers financial capital, a broad network of connections, and insightful service to help growth-oriented companies and their investors secure funding, form partnerships, and scale operations. The bank's team combines capital solutions with practical guidance and access to a wide ecosystem of industry partners to support startups and venture-backed businesses through key growth stages.
Made 22 investments in Canada

The 51 Ventures

The 51 Ventures is a Calgary-based venture capital firm focused on growth capital investments in startups, particularly in Canada. The firm is dedicated to promoting financial empowerment among women by creating a platform that fosters mutual wealth and social and environmental impact. By harnessing the untapped wealth of female investors, The 51 Ventures aims to establish Canada as a hub for female-led capital. With a significant portion of Alberta's tech startups being founded or co-founded by women, the firm seeks to address the disparity in venture capital funding, as female-founded startups currently receive only a small fraction of the total available capital globally. Through its initiatives, The 51 Ventures aspires to create a critical mass of female investors and drive meaningful change in the investment landscape.
Made 21 investments in Canada

General Catalyst

Founded in 2000, General Catalyst is a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage and growth equity investments. It focuses on accelerating ideas, careers, and companies towards success by providing ongoing momentum and mentorship based on deep experience.
Made 34 investments in Canada

Uncork Capital

Founded in 2004 and based in Palo Alto, California, Uncork Capital is a venture capital firm focusing on seed-stage investments in SaaS, consumer goods, healthcare, and technology companies across the United States. The firm invests out of two funds: a $200M Seed fund and a $200M Opportunity fund for larger investments in mature portfolio companies.
Made 40 investments in Canada

Anges Québec

Anges Québec, established in 2008, is a Montreal-based venture capital firm that operates an angel investor network. It specializes in seed and early-stage investments, primarily in manufacturing, healthcare, renewable energy, retail, and technology sectors across Canada. The firm connects experienced investors with entrepreneurs seeking funding, with individual investments ranging from $25,000 to $100,000 and group investments from $250,000 to $1,000,000 per project. Anges Québec's extensive network and expertise make it a significant player in Canada's startup ecosystem.

Mistral Venture Partners

Mistral Venture Partners is a seed and early-stage technology-focused venture capital firm based in Ottawa, Canada, with an additional office in San Jose, California. Founded in 2013, the firm backs startups across the United States and Canada, concentrating on enterprise software, artificial intelligence, marketplaces, and other B2B technology sectors. It typically makes pre-seed and seed investments ranging from 0.1 million to 5 million dollars, with a lifetime portfolio cap of about 20 million for each company, and it often pursues syndicate investments and meaningful equity stakes. The firm supports ventures that solve critical business problems and prioritizes founder experience, commitment and integrity, aiming to back teams capable of scaling across North American markets.
Made 26 investments in Canada

Capital Angel Network

Established in 2009, Capital Angel Network is a group of angel investors based in Ottawa, Canada. They actively support local entrepreneurship by connecting qualified investors with promising startup opportunities within the National Capital Region.
Made 39 investments in Canada

First Ascent Ventures

First Ascent Ventures is a Toronto-based venture capital firm, founded in 2015, with additional offices in Montreal and San Francisco. It concentrates on early-stage technology investments, primarily Series A and B rounds in enterprise B2B software and related domains such as cloud, big data, analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning, mobility, IoT, and 5G-enabled solutions. The firm typically commits CAD 5 million to CAD 10 million per company and often takes a board seat to guide growth and strategic execution. While its origins center on Canadian technology companies, it pursues cross-border opportunities in the United States as well, leveraging its experience to help management teams achieve scale and pursue exits.
Made 14 investments in Canada

Hedgewood

Hedgewood is an investment management firm based in Toronto, Canada, founded in 2000 by entrepreneur Jesse Rasch. The firm operates as a personal investment vehicle, utilizing proprietary capital to pursue a diverse range of investment opportunities across various asset classes, including venture capital, private equity, real estate, and specialty finance. With a focus on value-oriented investments, Hedgewood adopts a long-term investment horizon and actively engages in opportunities both in Canada and internationally.
Made 52 investments in Canada

Globalive Capital

Founded in 1998, Globalive Capital is a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments. It focuses on technology and infrastructure sectors globally, with offices in Toronto, New York, and San Francisco.
Made 26 investments in Canada

Genesys Capital

Genesys Capital, established in 2000, is a Toronto-based venture capital firm that invests in early-stage companies within the life sciences, biotechnology, and healthcare sectors. The firm focuses on North America, with a particular emphasis on Canada and the United States. Genesys Capital provides seed, startup, and early-stage funding, as well as later-stage investments for market-ready companies. Its investment focus includes biopharmaceuticals, medical devices, and healthcare services. Through its expertise and network, Genesys Capital aims to accelerate the development of promising biotechnology companies.
Made 18 investments in Canada

Version One Ventures

Version One Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Vancouver, British Columbia, founded in 2012. It backs mission-driven founders at the earliest stages and concentrates on consumer internet, software as a service, and mobile companies in North America. The firm focuses on building long-term partnerships with founders, providing capital and strategic guidance to help early-stage ventures reach product-market fit and scale. Its scope includes supporting companies across seed and pre-Series A rounds, with emphasis on sustainable growth, customer traction, and clear value propositions. By focusing on North American opportunities, the firm aims to back ambitious teams solving meaningful problems in technology markets.
Made 29 investments in Canada

GroundBreak Ventures

GroundBreak Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Toronto, Canada, founded in 2019. It specializes in investing in the real estate, construction, and property technology sectors, focusing on innovative solutions that enhance how and where people live and work. The firm targets early-stage companies, from ideation to Series A, and aims to invest in 5 to 10 emerging businesses annually, with a particular emphasis on North American opportunities. GroundBreak Ventures provides not only capital but also domain expertise to support entrepreneurs in developing their ventures, which include areas such as building management systems, data analytics, machine learning, and clean technology.
Made 11 investments in Canada

Framework Venture Partners

Framework Venture Partners is a venture capital firm founded in 2018 and based in Toronto, Canada. It supports founding teams and CEOs in building world-class companies through a data-driven investment decision process and a high-touch, collaborative engagement model. The firm targets investments in sectors such as business-to-business software, financial services, information technology, software as a service, artificial intelligence, big data, cybersecurity, and education technology, with geographic focus on the United States, Canada, and Europe.
Made 15 investments in Canada

N49P

Founded in 2019, N49P is a Toronto-based venture capital firm focused on investing in pre-seed and early-stage technology companies across Canada.
Made 20 investments in Canada