Specialist · Québec, QC
i4 Capital
Seed-stage deep tech in Quebec.
- Cheque
- Not disclosed
- Role
- Can lead a round
- Pace
- Actively deploying
- Kind
- Specialist
- Based in
- Québec, QC
- Vehicle size
- $40M
- Founded
- 2021
- Works in
- EN + FR
- Last deal seen
- September 2026
Their thesis, in full
Quebec City pre-seed and seed deeptech lead investor across Industry 4.0 and advanced manufacturing, IT and AI, advanced technologies (photonics, microelectronics, quantum, advanced materials) and cleantech. CAD $40M+ first close (targeting ~$60M), leading or co-leading seed rounds, with about 20 portfolio companies targeted over the life of the fund.
What they bring past the cheque
- Deep tech seed specialization
- Advanced materials and manufacturing expertise
- Lead investor capacity
- Quebec research and industry network
- Technical diligence depth
Questions they usually ask
Have an answer ready for each one before the first call.
- What is the core technical risk, and what does the seed round retire?
- Do you have pilot or letter-of-intent traction with industrial customers?
- How protectable is the technology, through IP or know-how?
Follow-on
i4 Capital reserves follow-on capital for its deep tech leaders and syndicates Series A rounds with Canadian deep tech and industrial co-investors. Follow-on conviction is tied to technical milestones and pilot contracts.
Who to talk to
- Jean-Francois GrenonFounding PartnerLinkedIn ↗
- Antony AcciarriFounding PartnerLinkedIn ↗
- Antoine BellemareFounding PartnerLinkedIn ↗
- Nadia MartelFounding PartnerLinkedIn ↗
Portfolio
Names they back, most notable first.
- BeonyxSeed · 2026
- Axonal NetworksSeed · 2025
- DeepSightSeed · 2025
- Point.Laz2024
- FemtumSeed · 2024
- RelocalizeSeed · 2023
- Bliq Photonics
- BusPas
- Prizmal
- Draft & Goal
- AWL-E
- Axipolymer
- Biofect Innovations
Often in the same rounds
Investors seen alongside them in past rounds.
- BDC Capital
- Fonds de solidarite FTQ
- Cathay Venture
- Boreal Ventures
- Quantacet
- Waterpoint Lane
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