Cybernorth Ventures

About The Fund

Founded in 1995, Cybernorth Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Toronto, Canada. The firm specializes in seed investments, nurturing early-stage technology startups focused on a range of sectors. These sectors include social networks, big data, healthcare applications, cloud computing, nanotechnology, security applications, digital media, financial technology, service applications, clean and environmental technology, and mobile computing, with a geographic focus on the Toronto-Waterloo region. Cybernorth Ventures leverages their collective experience in business, boasting 61 years amongst their team members, to support the growth of startups. Their past endeavors have resulted in building over $1.5 billion in market capitalization, from concept stage to exit, demonstrating a profound understanding of building successful ventures. Moreover, each team member has previously commercialized a startup, which underpins their hands-on investment approach. Located in the heart of the Waterloo region, they have witnessed and played a role in the local technology sector's expansion over the past 40 years, demonstrating their long-term commitment to the industry's growth. They are dedicated to investing in local innovation, primarily within Canadian companies, promoting the Waterloo area as a hub for technology and innovative ideas. Cybernorth Ventures seeks not just to invest in companies but to form lasting personal relationships and partnerships that provide entrepreneurs with valuable resources beyond capital. This includes equity financing with a team-value perspective and a focus on sustainable business practices. Cybernorth Ventures endeavors to be more than a capital provider; they position themselves as long-term partners contributing to business development, strategic planning, and networking opportunities within the Waterloo entrepreneurial ecosystem.