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Who writes pre-seed cheques in Canada
94 investors write pre-seed cheques in Canada. 88 can lead a round, 56 are deploying right now. Each profile gives the cheque, the stages, the team and the questions they ask.
Active Impact InvestmentsVancouver, BC · Specialist · leadsCanada's largest climate tech seed fund.$1M to $4MAnges QuébecMontreal, QC · Generalist · leadsCanada's largest angel network, Quebec-rooted.$250k to $1.5MAQC CapitalMontreal, QC · Generalist · leadsThe angel co-investment fund for Quebec seed.$200k to $750kBDC CapitalMontreal, QC · Generalist · leadsCanada's largest and most active venture capital investor$250k to $15MBoxOne VenturesMontreal, QC · Tech-active · leadsEvergreen, very active, deep tech and bio.$100k to $1MCapital Angel NetworkOttawa, ON · Generalist · leadsOttawa-Gatineau-Kanata's largest early-stage angel network, 180 companies backed since 2010.Not disclosedInovia CapitalMontreal, QC · Tech-active · leadsBuilding global category leaders out of Canada.$1M to $50MMaRS Investment Accelerator Fund (IAF)Toronto, ON · Generalist · leadsOne of Canada's most active early-stage funds, backing Ontario founders from Sparks to seed$50k to $1.5MMistral Venture PartnersOttawa, ON · Tech-active · leadsPre-seed and seed VC backing AI for the enterprise across Canada and the USUp to $2MN49PToronto, ON · Tech-active · leadsToronto pre-seed and seed, community-led.$680k to $1MRadical VenturesToronto, ON · Specialist · leadsBacking the next generation of AI-native companies.$1M to $25MTandemLaunchMontreal, QC · Specialist · leadsVenture studio that builds deep tech from university IP.$600k to $800kUCeedCalgary, AB · Tech-active · leadsUniversity of Calgary's evergreen pre-seed engine.$50k to $300kVANTEC Angel NetworkVancouver, BC · Specialist · leadsBC's longstanding angel network, connecting investors and startups since 1999.$100k to $250kInvestissement QuébecMontreal, QC · Generalist · followsQuebec's state-owned investment arm; backs startups from pre-seed to growth via direct capital, debt and its $200M Fonds Impulsion early-stage fund.$250k to $2MadMare BioInnovationsMontreal, QC · Specialist · leadsCanada's life sciences company creation engine.Not disclosedAmplify CapitalToronto, ON · Tech-active · leadsImpact VC: climate, health and education, $1-3M$1M to $3MAmplitude VenturesMontreal, QC · Specialist · leadsFull-stack precision medicine VC investing at the intersection of biology and AI$5M to $30MAntler CanadaToronto, ON · Generalist · leadsWe spark startups to lifeAround $250kAXLToronto, ON · Specialist · leadsBuilding Canada's AI companies, at home.Not disclosedBoreal VenturesMontreal, QC · Tech-active · leadsCanada's growth partner for founders going from early traction to revenue engines.$1.5M to $3MCombine VenturesCalgary, AB · Tech-active · leadsWe are builders of generative AI startups that modernize antiquated industries.Not disclosedDiagram VenturesMontreal, QC · Tech-active · leadsWe build and invest in fintech and climatetech companies$500k to $5MFutureSightToronto, ON · Tech-active · leadsDay-zero co-founding for vertical AI.Not disclosedGarage CapitalWaterloo, ON · Tech-active · leadsFounders turned investors backing technical teamsNot disclosedGenson CapitalMontreal, QC · Specialist · leadsBacking Quebec life sciences from the start.Not disclosedGlen VenturesMontreal, QC · Specialist · leadsBacking visionary entrepreneurs to reshape healthcare through technology.$250k to $1MGolden VenturesToronto, ON · Tech-active · leadsCanada's high-conviction seed lead$680k to $4.1Mi4 CapitalQuébec, QC · Specialist · leadsSeed-stage deep tech in Quebec.Not disclosedInnovobot Resonance VenturesMontreal, QC · Specialist · leadsPre-seed and seed deep tech for good.$150k to $500kInvest Nova Scotia (ex-Innovacorp)Halifax, NS · Generalist · leadsNova Scotia knowledge startups, public capital.$100k to $1.5MKillick CapitalSt. John's, NL · Tech-active · leadsAtlantic Canada's anchor investor across venture, aerospace and Newfoundland & Labrador.Not disclosedKoruToronto, ON · Generalist · leadsBuilding bold ventures inside Ontario Teachers' portfolio.Not disclosedLuge CapitalMontreal, QC · Specialist · leadsBuilding fintech champions$500k to $5MMetiquity VenturesCalgary, AB · Tech-active · leadsAlberta pre-seed, B2B software focus.$250k to $750kMomentum VenturesMontreal, QC · Tech-active · leadsThe Montreal holding company that builds and runs its own travel brands in-house.Not disclosedNBIFFredericton, NB · Generalist · leadsNew Brunswick's evergreen pre-seed and seed engine.$25k to $1.5MPanache VenturesMontreal, QC · Generalist · leadsCanada's pre-seed and seed fund$500k to $1.5MPre-AmpMontreal, QC · Specialist · leadsBuilding precision-medicine companies from the science up.Not disclosedQuantacetSherbrooke, QC · Specialist · leadsAccelerating the quantum evolutionNot disclosedQV StudioSherbrooke, QC · Specialist · leadsBuilding quantum startups from research.Not disclosedRipple VenturesToronto, ON · Tech-active · leadsInception-stage advanced tech, founder co-pilot.$340k to $1.4MSeido Capital (anciennement Theodorus)Montreal, QC · Specialist · leadsEarly-stage life sciences, Belgian roots, Montreal base.$500k to $2.5MSimple VenturesToronto, ON · Generalist · leadsBuilding great Canadian companies from scratch.Not disclosedSpring Impact CapitalVancouver, BC · Specialist · leadsEarly-stage impact: human and planetary health.$250k to $400kSprout FundEdmonton, AB · Tech-active · leadsWestern seed, B2B SaaS first.$250k to $300kStandUp VenturesToronto, ON · Generalist · leadsWe champion breakthrough companies led by women$500k to $1MTelegraph VenturesMontreal, QC · Specialist · leadsEnterprise AI at pre-seed and seed in Quebec.$500k to $750kTrillick VenturesWinnipeg, MB · Generalist · leadsManitoba-rooted seed capital.Not disclosedTriptyq CapitalMontreal, QC · Specialist · leadsTech for the creative industries.$250k to $1MTwo Small Fish VenturesToronto, ON · Tech-active · leadsToronto deeptech seed, Wattpad alum-led.$1.4M to $4.1MVersion One VenturesVancouver, BC · Tech-active · leadsWest Coast seed for mission-driven founders$680k to $2MWhite Star CapitalNew York, Outside Canada · Tech-active · leadsGlobal multi-stage technology investment platform$680k to $20.4MFront Row VenturesMontreal, QC · Generalist · followsBuilt by students, for students. Canada's first student-run VC.$50k and upPHC VenturesVancouver, BC · Corporate VC · followsHospital network meets early-stage equity.Not disclosedTeralys CapitalMontreal, QC · Generalist · followsCanada's largest independent venture fund-of-funds.Not disclosed519 Growth FundLondon, ON · Generalist · leadsDisciplined seed capital for Southwestern Ontario founders.$75k to $1MAccelerate FundCalgary, AB · Generalist · leadsAlberta angel co-investment vehicle, Fund IV active.$250k to $500kAccelia CapitalMontreal, QC · Tech-active · leadsEarly-stage capital for women-led Quebec startups.$300k to $1MACET CapitalSherbrooke, QC · Tech-active · leadsSeed equity from the Sherbrooke tech accelerator.$50k to $500kAudaxa VenturesVancouver, BC · Tech-active · leadsTech at the climate-health intersection, led by women and non-binary founders.Not disclosedBKR CapitalToronto, ON · Tech-active · leadsCanada's first Black-led institutional VC.$250k to $1.5MBrandProjectToronto, ON · Specialist · leadsPartnering with visionary founders, building iconic brands that people love.$500k to $3MCapital M VenturesToronto, ON · Generalist · leadsFirst institutional check for diverse founders.Not disclosedCarrot VenturesCalgary, AB · Specialist · leadsAlberta's agtech and foodtech venture studioNot disclosedConexus Venture CapitalRegina, SK · Generalist · leadsPrairie tech capital, Conexus-backed.$500k to $3MContango Digital AssetsToronto, ON · Specialist · leadsInvesting to accelerate a decentralized AI future.$150k to $250kDeveloper Capital (DevCap)Montreal, QC · Specialist · leadsCapital plus a dev team for early-stage AI.$100k to $400kDMZ Ventures FundToronto, ON · Generalist · leadsThe for-profit investment arm of Toronto Metropolitan University, investing in pre-seed and seed B2B SaaS founders.$100k to $250kEast Valley VenturesSaint John, NB · Tech-active · leadsSaint John's Atlantic early-stage angel and acceleratorNot disclosedFonds EcofuelMontreal, QC · Specialist · leadsSeed and early-stage equity for cleantech.Up to $1.5MGlobalive Build StudioToronto, ON · Generalist · leadsCo-building what's next with founders.Not disclosedHidden Layers CapitalMontreal, QC · Generalist · leadsExited founders backing technical founders.Not disclosedHighline BetaToronto, ON · Tech-active · leadsCorporate venture studio, vertical thesis.Not disclosedIsland Capital PartnersCharlottetown, PE · Tech-active · leadsPrince Edward Island's anchor early-stage tech investor$50k to $500kLinearis VenturesQuébec, QC · Specialist · leadsAI and precision medicine across the health continuum.Not disclosedMaple Leaf AngelsToronto, ON · Generalist · leadsToronto's largest angel investor network.Up to $150kMaple VCSan Francisco, Outside Canada · Tech-active · leadsSilicon Valley fund for Canadian-rooted founders.Not disclosedPelorus Venture CapitalSt. John's, NL · Tech-active · leadsNewfoundland and Labrador's pre-seed venture manager$250k to $500kRelay VenturesToronto, ON · Tech-active · leadsFirst Money. Founder First.Not disclosedThe51Calgary, AB · Tech-active · leadsWomen-led financial platform & venture firm backing women-led ventures in Canada.Not disclosedTidal Venture PartnersHalifax, NS · Tech-active · leadsAtlantic Canada's pre-seed and seed fundNot disclosedUniversity of Alberta Innovation FundEdmonton, AB · Tech-active · leadsUniversity of Alberta's research commercialization fundNot disclosedBadhouse VenturesVancouver, BC · Tech-active · followsWestern Canada pre-seed, operator-led first cheques.Up to $100kGood News VenturesToronto, ON · Tech-active · followsTrue-grit founders, AI and blockchain bets.Not disclosedAmorChemMontreal, QC · Specialist · leadsQuebec biotech, built from the lab up.Not disclosedConcrete VenturesHalifax, NS · Generalist · leadsAtlantic Canada pre-seed fund, no longer making new investments.$100k to $750kExtreme Venture PartnersToronto, ON · Tech-active · leadsToronto seed micro-VC backing Canadian founders, lead cheques $100K-$500K$100k to $500kFonds d’économie circulaire (FEC)Montreal, QC · Specialist · leadsDirect equity for Quebec's circular economy.$250k to $2MHard Climate (formerly BXVentures)Montreal, QC · Specialist · leadsBuilding hard industrial climate tech from lab to market.Not disclosedNoetic FundToronto, ON · Specialist · leadsEarly-stage mental health and CNS therapeutics, psychedelics included.$500k and upReal VenturesMontreal, QC · Generalist · leadsThe fund that built Montreal tech.$750k to $2MThin Air LabsCalgary, AB · Tech-active · leadsCalgary venture studio + Prairie-focused fund.Not disclosedWeave VCVancouver, BC · Tech-active · leadsWestern Canada pre-seed weaver, no longer making new investments.$150k to $300k
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