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British Columbia Vancouver, Canada, United States
Contact this investorsIT (& TMT) • Media • FinTech (& Financials services) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Mobile
TELUS Ventures is the venture capital arm of TELUS, a North American telecommunications company headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. The firm partners with privately held companies that offer unique technologies and innovative products that will accelerate growth initiatives within TELUS. The firm actively seeks synergistic investments in digital health, internet of things, big data, artificial intelligence, machine learning, security, managed information technology services, wireless, and next-generation network infrastructure.
Toronto, Canada
Contact this investorsBioTech • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) • Life Science • Oncology
Founded in 2000, Genesys Capital is a venture capital firm based in Toronto, Ontario. The firm accelerates the development of companies by investing in seed, early stage, later stages. The firm invests in companies based in the United States and Canada and operating in the life sciences, biopharmaceuticals, medical devices, and healthcare service sectors.
Austin Texas, U.S.A.
Contact this investorsSoftware (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Media • Education • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Energy • Retail (& E-Commerce) • Sales (& Marketing) • CleanTech • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Web Security (& Privacy) • Autonomous vehicles (& Cars) • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure) • GovTech • Robotics • Aerospace (& Defense) • DeepTech • Mobile • Mobility • Online Social • Woman Focused
Scout Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in early stage companies. The firm invests in the sectors like mobile and digital payments, big data analytics, commerce and services, cloud infrastructure, social content, ad tech, the shared economy, health and quantified self and frontier tech such as AR/VR, drones, robotics and autonomous vehicles.
Quebec - Toronto Ontario - New York City, U.K.
Contact this investorsSoftware (Web Marketplace Saas..) • PropTech • IT (& TMT) • Hospitality (& Events) • Media • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • Sales (& Marketing) • Entertainment (& Sports) • IoT (& Wearables) • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Web Security (& Privacy) • Gaming (& eSports) • Analytics • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure) • Developer tools • Future Of Work • Food & Beverage • Human Resources • Insurance (& InsurTech) • Logistics (& Distribution) • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) • Payments • Robotics • Real Estate (& Construction) • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Investment Management • Mobile • Mobility • Online Social • Consumer • Woman Focused
White Star Capital is a venture capital firm specializing in seed and Series A investments. The firm is primarily focused on investing in technology-driven businesses with a focus on the mobile, big data, gaming, social media and SaaS sectors. It was founded in 2007 and has offices in London, New York and Montreal.
New York City - San Francisco Bay Area - Valley California - Palo Alto California - Menlo Park California - Lake City Utah - Las Vegas Nevada - San Francisco California - Human capital, U.S.A. - Canada
Contact this investorsSoftware (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Media • BioTech • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure) • Developer tools • Future Of Work • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) • Robotics • Real Estate (& Construction) • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Mobile
Homebrew is a seed venture capital fund that is based in San Francisco, California. The firm invests in the mobile, consumer product, media and information technology sectors. Its focus is startups that are helping businesses, developers and individuals drive economic growth and innovation through simpler, cheaper and more direct access to technology, information and customers.
San Francisco California - LatAm (Latin ) - Mexico Brazil Canada, U.S.A. - U.K. - Mexico - Brazil
Contact this investorsSoftware (Web Marketplace Saas..) • PropTech • IT (& TMT) • Media • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Insurance (& InsurTech) • Payments • Real Estate (& Construction) • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Mobile • Consumer • Woman Focused
Propel Venture Partners is an early stage venture capital fund based in San Francisco, California. Established in 2016, it is a venture capital firm that invests globally in companies at the intersection of financial services and technology. Propel invests in Series A.
San Francisco Bay Area - Berkeley California - San Francisco California - New York - Toronto (Ontario) - Los Angeles - Oakland, U.S.A.
Contact this investorsSoftware (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Hospitality (& Events) • Media • Education • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • Entertainment (& Sports) • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Web Security (& Privacy) • Gaming (& eSports) • Analytics • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure) • Developer tools • Future Of Work • Human Resources • Impact • Insurance (& InsurTech) • Messaging • Real Estate (& Construction) • DeepTech • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Investment Management • Mobile • Mobility • Nanotechnology • Online Social • Consumer • Pharmaceutical (& Medicine) • Woman Focused
Spark Capital is a venture capital firm that invests in startups led by creative thinkers. The firm invests in the media, software and technology sectors. It was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
OMERS Ventures is a venture capital firm, U.S.A. - Canada
Contact this investorsSoftware (Web Marketplace Saas..) • PropTech • Other • IT (& TMT) • Media • Education • AgroTech • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Energy • Retail (& E-Commerce) • CleanTech • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Web Security (& Privacy) • Gaming (& eSports) • Advertising • Autonomous vehicles (& Cars) • Future Of Work • Food & Beverage • Human Resources • Insurance (& InsurTech) • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) • Robotics • Aerospace (& Defense) • Real Estate (& Construction) • DeepTech • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Investment Management • Mobile • Mobility • Consumer • Woman Focused
OMERS Ventures is a venture capital firm. The firm was formed in 2011 and is based in Toronto, Ontario. the firm invests in consumer software, enterprise software, mobile, hardware, technology, telecommunications healthcare information technology, digital media and advertising, social media, consumer internet, networking and infrastructure sectors.
Quebec, Canada
Contact this investorsIT (& TMT) • Media • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Energy • CleanTech • Material Science
Fuunded in 2008, Anges Quebec is a group based in Qubec, Canada. The firm invests in the software sector.
New York City - San Francisco California - Los Angeles - San Francisco New York, U.S.A. - Canada
Contact this investorsSoftware (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Education • FinTech (& Financials services) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • Entertainment (& Sports) • CleanTech • A.I. (& Big Data) • Gaming (& eSports) • Future Of Work • Online Social • Consumer
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Brooklyn New York - Berlin - New York City - Miami Florida - Valley California - Denver Colorado - Los Angeles California - Israel, U.S.A.
Contact this investorsPropTech • AgroTech • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Energy • Entertainment (& Sports) • IoT (& Wearables) • CleanTech • A.I. (& Big Data) • GovTech • Impact • Logistics (& Distribution) • Robotics • Aerospace (& Defense) • Real Estate (& Construction) • DeepTech • Mobility • Woman Focused
Toronto Ontario, Canada
Contact this investorsSoftware (Web Marketplace Saas..) • PropTech • Media • BioTech • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • Sales (& Marketing) • CleanTech • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure) • Insurance (& InsurTech) • Material Science • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) • Real Estate (& Construction) • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Pharmaceutical (& Medicine) • Woman Focused
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Leading venture capital firms in Canada play a critical role in driving the growth of startups. Firms such as BDC Capital, Real Ventures, and Inovia Capital are at the forefront, providing substantial funding to high-growth companies. BDC Capital, for instance, has invested in over 700 companies, supporting a wide range of sectors including cleantech, healthcare, and ICT. These firms typically engage in Series A to Series C funding rounds, with investment sizes ranging from CAD $1 million to CAD $50 million, facilitating significant scaling opportunities for startups.
The investment size and scope in Canada's startup ecosystem vary widely, catering to different stages of business growth. Early-stage investments, often provided by angel investors, range from CAD $25,000 to CAD $2 million. For growth-stage companies, venture capital firms offer larger funding rounds, typically between CAD $5 million and CAD $50 million. The scope of these investments spans various sectors, including AI, biotechnology, fintech, and cleantech, reflecting the diverse and dynamic nature of Canada's entrepreneurial landscape.
Canada's venture capital and angel investment activity are robust, with a significant number of deals annually. In 2022, over 600 venture capital deals were recorded, amounting to approximately CAD $10 billion in investments. This high level of activity underscores the vibrancy of the Canadian startup ecosystem, with both angel investors and venture capital firms actively seeking out and funding promising startups across a broad spectrum of industries.
The future outlook for Canada's investment market is highly optimistic. With continued emphasis on innovation and technology, sectors such as AI, biotechnology, and clean technology are expected to drive substantial growth. Government support through initiatives like the SR&ED tax credit further bolsters the ecosystem. As global interest in sustainable and innovative solutions increases, Canada's startups are well-positioned to attract significant international investments, fostering an environment ripe for continued expansion and success.
Support and mentorship are critical components of Canada's startup ecosystem. Angel investors and venture capitalists often provide more than just financial backing; they offer strategic advice, industry connections, and operational support. Programs like MaRS Discovery District in Toronto and Creative Destruction Lab across various cities enhance this support, offering structured mentorship, resources, and access to capital. This comprehensive support system helps startups navigate early challenges and scale effectively.
The Canadian government and various institutions play a pivotal role in nurturing the startup ecosystem. Initiatives such as the SR&ED tax credit and the Canada Small Business Financing Program provide substantial financial support and incentives. Additionally, organizations like Innovate Canada and provincial programs offer grants, loans, and advisory services. This extensive support infrastructure is vital for fostering innovation, reducing financial barriers, and promoting sustainable growth within the startup community.
Canada's startup ecosystem is bolstered by top angel investors, leading venture capital firms, and extensive support systems. With a diverse range of investment sizes and scopes, the market is poised for significant growth. The future outlook remains positive, driven by innovation, government support, and a collaborative environment. As Canada continues to attract global investments and foster entrepreneurial talent, it stands to become a key player in the global startup landscape, contributing to advancements across various high-growth sectors.
