OVERVIEW

Canada has an active startup-investor base spanning venture capital, angel networks and accelerators. This directory lists 12 notable, currently-active investors - what stage and sectors they back, and where to find them. Always approach investors through their own official channels.

Venture capital firms

Golden VenturesPre-seed/Seed

Generalist, early-stage · Wattpad, Ada

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Inovia CapitalSeed to growth

Generalist, global-ambition founders · Lightspeed, Sonder

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Real VenturesPre-seed/Seed

Generalist, Canadian seed · Unbounce, BreatheLife

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Radical VenturesSeed/Series A

Artificial intelligence · Cohere, Waabi

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Panache VenturesPre-seed

Generalist, sector-agnostic · Leading Canadian pre-seed fund

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Version One VenturesSeed

Marketplaces, SaaS, crypto · Shopify, Coinbase (early)

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BDC CapitalSeed to growth

Generalist (government-backed) · Canada's largest VC investor

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GeorgianSeries A+

Applied AI, B2B software · Shopify, Top Hat

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OMERS VenturesSeries A+

Generalist, enterprise, fintech · Shopify, Hootsuite

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Angel networks

Maple Leaf AngelsSeed

Generalist (Toronto) · Long-running Toronto angel group

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Accelerators

Creative Destruction LabPre-seed/Seed

Science and deep tech, objectives-based · North, Deep Genomics

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Next CanadaPre-seed/Seed

Founder programs (Next 36 / Founders) · Nudge, Validere

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Who are the top startup investors in Canada?

Active investors in Canada include Golden Ventures, Inovia Capital, Real Ventures, Radical Ventures, Panache Ventures and others across venture capital, angel networks and accelerators.

How do I approach investors in Canada?

Use each firm's official website and warm introductions where possible. Accelerators (like the ones listed) often accept direct applications, while most VCs prefer a referral. This directory links to official sites only.

Note: This directory is an educational resource, not an endorsement, introduction or investment advice. Investor focus, stage and status change - confirm on each firm's official site. Last checked 2026-07-21.

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