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Curated database of top VC firms by stage, sector, and geography

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For the complete directory of Canadian venture capital and private equity firms, visit the CVCA Member Directory. Below is a curated selection of notable firms.

BDC Capital

Seed to GrowthMontreal, QC

Canada's largest and most active venture capital investor. The investment arm of the Business Development Bank of Canada, deploying over $400M annually across direct and indirect investments spanning IT, cleantech, healthcare, and industrial innovation.

IT · Cleantech · Healthcare · Industrial Innovation · AI

Cycle Capital

Early Stage to GrowthMontreal, QC

Managing a platform of seven funds investing in cleantech companies across North America and Europe. Current funds include Fund V dedicated to DeepTech and the Circular Innovation Fund. Also runs Cycle Momentum, an accelerator for climate entrepreneurs.

Cleantech · Climate Tech · Circular Economy · DeepTech

Diagram Ventures

Pre-Seed to Series AMontreal, QC

A unique venture builder and investor that has raised over $400M and launched or invested in 25+ companies. Part of the Sagard family, Diagram co-creates companies alongside founders from the earliest stages.

Fintech · AI · Climate Tech · Enterprise

Framework Venture Partners

Series A to BToronto, ON

Thesis-driven firm focused on fintech and AI, investing in Series A and Series B technology companies. Holds 50+ portfolio companies including 2 unicorns. Quickly become one of Canada's most active fintech-focused investors.

Fintech · AI · Cybersecurity · B2B SaaS · EdTech

Garage Capital

Seed to Series AKitchener, ON

Seed-stage firm created by founders for founders, having invested in over 200 early-stage companies. Portfolio boasts 10 unicorns and 26 acquisitions, including Substack, Census, and Humi. Based at the heart of Canada's Waterloo tech corridor.

Enterprise · Consumer · SaaS · Deep Tech

Georgian

GrowthToronto, ON

Provides growth equity for market-leading B2B software companies, combining capital with applied AI research and embedded engineers. One of Canada's most prominent growth-stage technology investors.

B2B Software · Applied AI · Conversational AI · Trust & Security

Golden Ventures

SeedToronto, ON

Leading seed-stage fund investing across North America with a strong Canadian focus. Notable portfolio exits include Wattpad (acquired by Naver) and SkipTheDishes (acquired by Just Eat), with current standouts like ApplyBoard, Float, and Avidbots.

SaaS · Fintech · Marketplace · E-Commerce · Logistics

Impression Ventures

SeedToronto, ON

Specialized fintech-focused seed fund investing across North America. 84% of portfolio companies go on to raise a Series A or achieve a successful exit. Targets innovative solutions that disrupt and democratize financial services.

Fintech · InsurTech · Wealth Management · Banking Innovation

Inovia Capital

Seed to GrowthMontreal, QC

Manages over US$2.2B across 19 funds with offices in Montreal, Toronto, Calgary, San Francisco, and London. Partners with founders from seed to late stage to build enduring technology companies. Notable portfolio includes Lightspeed Commerce, Nuvei, and Dialpad.

SaaS · Enterprise · Digital Health · AI · Security

MaRS IAF

Pre-Seed to SeedToronto, ON

One of Canada's most active early-stage funds focused on Ontario-based technology companies. Reached its 200th investment milestone deploying more than $100M in capital through the MaRS Discovery District ecosystem.

IT · Healthcare · Cleantech · AI

Northleaf Capital Partners

Growth / Late StageToronto, ON

Global private markets firm with over US$24B in commitments. Invested in 50+ Canadian VC funds and 30+ direct technology and healthcare companies.

Technology · Healthcare · Private Equity · Infrastructure

OMERS Ventures

Series A to CToronto, ON

The venture capital arm of OMERS, investing $5-25M first cheques in technology companies across North America and Europe. Notable portfolio companies include Shopify, Hootsuite, and Wealthsimple.

Fintech · Enterprise Software · AI · Deep Tech

Panache Ventures

Pre-Seed to SeedVancouver, BC

Canada's most active pre-seed and seed-stage fund with a national presence spanning Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, and Montreal. Portfolio companies have collectively raised over $3.3B. Fund II closed at $100M.

Enterprise Software · AI/ML · Fintech · Health Tech · Climate Tech

Radical Ventures

Seed to GrowthToronto, ON

One of the world's largest dedicated AI venture funds, managing over US$2.5B in assets. Founded by Jordan Jacobs and Tomi Poutanen after selling Layer 6 to TD Bank. Portfolio highlights include Cohere, Waabi, and World Labs.

AI · Machine Learning · Deep Tech

Real Ventures

Pre-Seed to SeedMontreal, QC

Managing $325M across five funds with an active portfolio of 100+ companies collectively valued at $10B. Co-founded the FounderFuel accelerator program. Notable portfolio includes Element AI, Mejuri, and MindBridge AI.

AI · Fintech · Healthcare · SaaS · Deep Tech

Relay Ventures

Seed to Series BToronto, ON

Early-stage firm with offices in Toronto and Calgary, investing $5-30M in entrepreneurs disrupting markets through connected technologies. Portfolio of 105+ companies including theScore (acquired by Penn National Gaming) and Ecobee.

Mobile · Fintech · PropTech · SportsTech · HealthTech

StandUp Ventures

Pre-Seed to Series AToronto, ON

Invests in seed-stage technology companies with at least one woman in a C-level leadership position who holds equitable ownership. A pioneering force in addressing the gender funding gap in Canadian venture capital.

Enterprise Software · Digital Health · Cleantech · AI · SaaS

Version One Ventures

Seed to Series AVancouver, BC

Founded by Boris Wertz, one of Canada's most respected early-stage investors. Manages over $250M in assets with 100+ portfolio companies. Notable investments include Clio, Kobo, and Jobber.

SaaS · Marketplace · Fintech · Healthcare · Climate & Energy

Whitecap Venture Partners

Seed to Early StageToronto, ON

One of Canada's longest-running VC firms (est. 1990), investing in early-stage companies across Eastern Canada and the Northeastern US. Specializes in B2B software, medtech, and food technology.

B2B Software · MedTech · Food Tech

Yaletown Partners

Early Stage to GrowthVancouver, BC

Leading Canadian IoT and cleantech investor focused on Intelligent Industry companies, with offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal, and Toronto. Invests in software, data, and device technologies that improve enterprise productivity and sustainability.

Cleantech · IoT · Industrial Tech · Sustainability

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