Investor Type | Firm |
Industries | Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • PropTech • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Food & Beverage • Real Estate (& Construction) |
Stages | Seed, Series A, Pre-seed |
Investing | United States • Canada |
Investment Range | $100,000 - $5,000,000 |
Investment Sweet Spot | $1,500,000 |
Graphite Ventures is an investment fund that focuses on fostering growth in a variety of industry sectors. They have a clear investment thesis that centers on investing in innovative companies within Software, including Web, Marketplace, SaaS, PropTech, Business Solutions, FinTech and Financial Services, Hardware and Manufacturing, HealthTech and Fitness, Food & Beverage, and Real Estate and Construction sectors. Graphite Ventures offers financial support ranging from a minimum of $100,000 to a maximum of $5,000,000, with a sweet spot of approximately $1,500,000 for the investments that they make. This range allows them to engage with companies at different stages, including Seed, Series A, and Pre-seed rounds. Their approach to investing is characterized by leveraging their strong operational and investing experience, as evidenced by their team of General Partners, Vice Presidents, and Associates who work collaboratively, bringing a wealth of expertise and insights to their portfolio companies. The team consists of individuals like Aaron Bast, Marley Cooper, and Lance Laking among others who have been working together for years, ensuring a consistent and well-informed investment strategy. Additionally, Graphite Ventures houses the Graphite Collective, which is a community of founders and operators, indicating a commitment to collaborative growth and networking within the startup ecosystem. The firm is located at the Waterfront Innovation Centre in Toronto, showcasing their accessibility and rooted presence within a key innovation hub. Graphite Ventures invests in people and ideas that can scale and aims to be an integral part of their success journey from the very beginning.