Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | Family office |
Industries | Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Sales (& Marketing) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Analytics • Developer tools • Future Of Work • Human Resources • Aerospace (& Defense) • DeepTech • Woman Focused |
Stages | Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Early Stage |
Investing | United States • Canada |
Investment Range | $150,000 - $1,000,000 |
Investment Sweet Spot | $250,000 |
Assets Under Management | $2,000,000,000 |
Sand Hill North is a family office-based venture investment fund headquartered in Montreal, QC, Canada, with a focus on fostering innovation and integrity within the tech sector. They specifically target pre-seed and seed-stage startups, with the possibility of extending into early-stage Series A financing. Specializing in a broad array of industry verticals, they concentrate on software, including web marketplaces, SaaS solutions, fintech, business solutions, sales and marketing, AI, big data, analytics, developer tools, future of work, human resources, aerospace, defense, deeptech, and ventures focused on women. They look for companies that not only offer disruptive innovation but also have the potential to positively impact the world. Their investment criteria involve a minimum of $150,000 and a maximum of $1,000,000, with a sweet spot around $250,000 for investment. With assets under management totaling approximately $2 billion, Sand Hill North emphasizes integrity, purpose, and long-term growth in their investment philosophy. They heavily value the founding team, seeking founders with proven track records, well-rounded expertise, and a clear and principled vision. They aim to be an active partner, contributing honest insights, tactical advice, and a comprehensive professional network to support the startup's journey. On their website, Sand Hill North outlines their values: backing the team, the plan, the vision, and the purpose. They believe that startups should have a measurable, positive impact on their community and industry. The investment team consists of individuals with substantial experience in entrepreneurship, scaling high growth organizations, and bringing financial integrity to diverse businesses. Sand Hill North seeks visionary entrepreneurs building venture-scale businesses and is keen to back businesses aligned with principled leadership. Their portfolio, team expertise, and commitment to value creation showcase their dedication to shaping the future landscape of the industries they invest in.
We invest in pre-seed and seed tech. Our primary focus is B2B software but that's not a hard line. We're looking for products that make the world a better place.