Freycinet Ventures

About The Fund

Freycinet Ventures is a venture capital firm that operates out of Toronto, Canada, primarily investing in Canadian ventures within the Toronto-Waterloo corridor. Founded in 2013, the firm focuses on sectors such as technology, food, water, and health-tech. They offer much more than financial investment to their portfolio companies, including mentorship and access to networks which are vital for startups. Their approach involves nurturing high-impact companies with the potential for human progress. Their investment thesis emphasizes support for companies that enhance efficiency, reduce waste, boost productivity, and create positive social and environmental impacts. Freycinet Ventures seeks ventures that demonstrate a strong focus on human impact, reflected in their portfolio cases that showcase diverse businesses contributing to societal benefits. They cater to established companies with a proven business model and a customer base. Such companies should have matured to the point of building an excellent team and must be open to new ideas and business approaches. Only Canadian ventures are eligible, underlining the firm's dedication to accelerating local innovation. In support of their portfolio, Freycinet Ventures provides financing, advice, coaching, and pitch practice. Additionally, they facilitate access to key industry contacts and offer practical support such as incubator space for selected portfolio companies and meeting space with amenities in a prominent downtown location. They invite Southern Ontario-based Canadian companies to engage if they align with the firm's investment criteria. Their hands-on involvement and resources aim to empower entrepreneurs and contribute to their success, impacting the broader Canadian technology ecosystem. Their featured case studies from the website include PartnerStack, #paid, Sampler, Mosaic Manufacturing, Flipd, Dive Billboards, and Borrowell, indicating the breadth and variety of their investment portfolio.