1. BDC Venture Capital
Investments: 695
Location: Calgary, Alberta
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BDC Venture Capital is a major investor active at every stage of a company's development, focusing on technology-based businesses with high growth potential. Since 1975, they have supported the creation and development of strong businesses through financing, consulting services, and securitization, investing in over 400 companies in sectors like Life Sciences, Telecommunications, Information Technology, and Advanced Technologies. Their extensive resources and experience make them a key player in fostering innovation and growth.
2. Pioneer Fund
Investments: 424
Location: Toronto, Ontario
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Pioneer Fund is composed of over 330 Y Combinator alumni, investing in top Y Combinator startups. Leveraging the experience and network of successful entrepreneurs, Pioneer Fund supports early-stage ventures, providing crucial guidance and capital to help startups thrive. Their focus on backing promising Y Combinator graduates positions them uniquely in the startup ecosystem.
3. Business Development Bank of Canada
Investments: 342
Location: Montréal, Quebec
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BDC offers comprehensive support to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Canada through financing, consulting services, subordinate financing, and venture capital. With over 100 offices nationwide, BDC fosters business growth and development, supporting SMEs in both official languages. Their broad range of services makes them a pivotal partner for Canadian businesses.
4. Inovia Capital
Investments: 316
Location: Montréal, Quebec
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Inovia Capital is a venture capital firm dedicated to helping founders create influential and lasting businesses. With over US$2.2 billion under management, Inovia provides extensive support, mentorship, and access to a global network from their offices in Montreal, Toronto, Calgary, San Francisco, and London. Their commitment to founder success has positioned them as a leader in the venture capital space.
5. Fonds de solidarité FTQ
Investments: 293
Location: Montréal, Quebec
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Fonds de solidarité FTQ is a private equity and venture capital firm focusing on start-ups and early-stage ventures in Quebec. They invest in sectors like natural resources, aerospace, and information technology, aiming to have a significant regional economic impact. Their support for SMEs is integral to fostering growth and innovation within the province.
6. Real Ventures
Investments: 289
Location: Montréal, Quebec
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Real Ventures is dedicated to building the Canadian startup ecosystem through early-stage investments. Since 2007, they have provided guidance, mentorship, and resources tailored to the needs of startups. Managing $325 million across five funds, their portfolio of over 100 companies is valued at $10 billion, underscoring their role in nurturing the next generation of tech leaders.
7. Sustainable Development Technology Canada
Investments: 288
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
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Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) funds Canadian cleantech projects, supporting job creation, growth, and export opportunities while delivering economic, environmental, and health benefits. Operating independently but collaborating with various stakeholders, SDTC helps innovative companies bring their technologies to market, driving sustainable development across Canada.
8. MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund
Investments: 225
Location: Toronto, Ontario
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MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund (IAF) is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Toronto. Since 2008, they have partnered with over 150 companies, providing early-stage funding and support to help startups grow. MaRS IAF's focus on extraordinary founders ensures they nurture high-potential ventures across various sectors.
9. Innovacorp
Investments: 215
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
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Innovacorp is an early-stage venture capital firm that supports knowledge-based startups in Nova Scotia. By combining venture capital with business mentoring and incubation facilities, Innovacorp helps early-stage entrepreneurs commercialize their technologies globally. Their comprehensive support system accelerates the growth of innovative startups.
10. Desjardins Venture Capital
Investments: 202
Location: Lévis, Quebec
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Desjardins Venture Capital manages a diverse range of funds, providing equity financing and unsecured debt to businesses across Quebec. They leverage their extensive network and expertise to support business growth, fostering regional economic development and helping companies scale successfully.
11. Investissement Quebec
Investments: 198
Location: Quebec, Quebec
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Investissement Québec offers a wide array of financing solutions for SMEs and large companies, partnering in consulting and financing to support their clients' expansion projects in Québec. They combine the benefits of financial institutions with those of economic development agencies, driving growth and innovation within the province.
12. Relay Ventures
Investments: 192
Location: Toronto, Ontario
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Relay Ventures is a venture capital firm specializing in startups at various stages, with a focus on the mobile computing industry. Targeting applications and services, including mobile commerce and enterprise applications, Relay Ventures operates from offices in Toronto, San Francisco, and Calgary, providing strategic support to drive the success of innovative companies.
13. Fondaction
Investments: 187
Location: Clarke City, Quebec
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Since 1996, Fondaction has aimed to transform finance and business by offering affordable retirement savings to all Quebecers. With over one billion dollars in assets, Fondaction supports SMEs across Québec, promoting quality jobs, social responsibility, and sustainable development, making significant contributions to the regional economy.
14. Golden Ventures
Investments: 159
Location: Toronto, Ontario
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Golden Ventures is a leading seed-stage venture capital fund based in Toronto, investing across North America. They support founders building the future, taking significant risks on talented, driven, and resilient founding teams aiming to change the world. Their focus on early-stage ventures positions them as a catalyst for innovation.
15. Version One Ventures
Investments: 151
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
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Version One Ventures backs mission-driven founders at the earliest stages, supporting startups with strong potential to make a significant impact. Their focus on early-stage and seed investments ensures they nurture high-growth companies from the ground up, providing the necessary resources and mentorship for success.
