MaRS Catalyst Fund

About The Fund

MaRS Catalyst Fund is a Canadian investment fund that provides financial backing and support to companies that are striving to achieve both social and environmental goals through scalable business models. They focus on building a portfolio of startups leveraging modern technology to tackle the most significant challenges facing society today, with an emphasis on producing better health outcomes, ensuring a sustainable planet, and enhancing happiness through innovative education solutions and work sustainability. The industries that MaRS Catalyst Fund primarily invests in include Education, Energy, and CleanTech. Committed to supporting mission-driven entrepreneurs, the fund looks for founders who are keen on creating profitable and sustainable businesses that can deliver long-term impact. As part of their investment philosophy, MaRS Catalyst Fund is a GIIRS-rated entity, which entails a rigorous, independent assessment of the fund's social and environmental performance. This rating reflects the fund's dedication to achieving measurable impact and underscores its commitment to transparency and accountability in impact investing. The fund operates with a minimum investment threshold of CAD 2,800,000 and a maximum of CAD 9,500,000 per investment, allowing for flexibility in supporting various stages of business growth. Specific impact metrics are employed to gauge the effect of each investment within their portfolio. The fund is managed by the expert venture capital team at MaRS, which ensures that strategic guidance accompanies the financial investments they make, aiming to foster both scale and sustainability in the ventures they support.