Northside Ventures

About The Fund

Northside Ventures is an investment fund dedicated to supporting exceptional Canadian founders at the nascent stages of building their companies. They place emphasis on investing in founders' first round of external capital, often coinciding with the company's inception and ideation phases. Their investment amounts typically range from $100K to $500K, with a sweet spot of about $250K. Northside Ventures primarily invests in sectors with substantial long-term growth potential. Their core investment categories include artificial intelligence, B2B software as a service (SaaS), fintech, cleantech, and other industries such as web marketplaces, business solutions, e-commerce, analytics, future of work, and logistics. The fund champions a founder-first approach, backing extraordinary entrepreneurs in the US and Canada who possess unique insights and a competitive edge derived from their previous experiences. Under the leadership of Alex McIsaac, General Partner with 12 years of experience as an operator and early-stage investor, Northside Ventures focuses on categories with multi-decade tailwinds, fostering a versatile investment strategy geared towards market segments poised for transformative impact. The team is especially passionate about aiding founders in securing their first customers, achieving product-market fit, providing guidance for raising subsequent capital, and serving as a reliable advisory source. Their investment activities are not just about providing capital but ensuring a supportive environment where founders can thrive and turn their visionary ideas into reality. The fund specializes in Pre-seed, Seed, and Series A funding rounds, aspiring to be more than investors by creating value through strategic support and network facilitation.