The Holt Xchange

What is The Holt Xchange?

The Holt Xchange is a global venture capital fund with a focus on early-stage investments in the financial technology sector. With a legacy extending across five generations, the fund is committed to continuing the tradition of uniting different entities to better serve society.

They target startups in various industries including PropTech, Media, Business Solutions, FinTech, Retail, Entertainment, IoT, A.I., Blockchain, Web Security, Analytics, Insurance, Payments, Real Estate, DeepTech, and sectors with a focus on women-led initiatives. Their investment size ranges from a minimum of $75,000 to a maximum of $750,000, with a sweet spot of around $250,000.

The fund specializes in Pre-Seed and Seed stage investments. Through its Fintech Portfolio, the Holt Xchange has built a diversified group of 35 high-growth global fintech companies, which are showing a book value tracking a more than 3x multiple increase from their initial investment.

The fund leverages over a hundred years of experience and a robust global network to support innovative tech products, and entrepreneurs, and to help shape the future of their businesses and technology in the financial services sector.

The Holt Xchange operates with a data-driven market network connecting startups with advisors, investors, and corporate partners to create synergies and meaningful relationships. Their advisory network boasts a cumulative 10,000 years of experience, offering startups guidance, access to financing, and customers.

Holt Xchange ranks as one of Canada's most active early-stage VC funds and believes in breaking biases in the world of Fintech, as illustrated by some of their initiatives such as their 'Break the Bias' program. They are continuously evolving, reflected in their efforts to grow their Ecosystem and Portfolio.