Kanata Ventures

Kanata Ventures is a Toronto-based venture capital firm that backs B2B scaleups from emerging markets seeking to expand into North America. It focuses on pre-seed to Series A opportunities across enterprise technology, healthcare, fintech, food tech, and related technology sectors. The firm supports portfolio companies by helping them refine strategy, establish a market presence, and onboard initial B2B customers in North America, enabling local market validation and readiness for a Series A+ round with North American co-investors. It collaborates with partners and investors abroad to build a pipeline of opportunities from emerging markets and to attract global founder teams to establish in Canada, reducing risks associated with cross-border expansion.

Chris Kay

Managing Partner

Yuri Navarro

Managing Partner

3 past transactions

The Owl

Seed Round in 2023
A platform that empowers supply chain professionals to monitor, control, and enhance efficiency. It offers real-time insights, pre-built KPIs, expert-guided analytics, and seamless integration with existing systems, enabling data-driven decision-making.

Linda Lifetech

Seed Round in 2023
Linda Lifetech is a Canadian startup focused on early breast cancer detection through an innovative platform that employs artificial intelligence. The company has developed a non-invasive imaging device that allows healthcare professionals to identify early-stage breast lesions without the use of radiation or physical contact with patients. This technology is designed to enable women to monitor their health proactively and seek immediate evaluation for any abnormalities. Currently, Linda Lifetech operates in over ten cities in Brazil, providing its services to more than three million women, thus making early breast cancer detection accessible to a broader population.

The Talent Games

Seed Round in 2022
The Talent Games is a company that specializes in gamified talent assessment software aimed at enhancing the candidate experience in recruitment. By integrating gamification principles with artificial intelligence and neuroscience, the company has transformed traditional HR processes. Its proprietary game engine allows for accurate pre-screening and evaluation of candidates' cognitive abilities, aptitudes, and behaviors during gameplay. This innovative approach enables organizations to engage effectively with millennial and Gen-Z talent, thereby expanding their talent pools and reducing candidate drop-off rates. By offering a more engaging and enjoyable alternative to conventional recruiting methods, The Talent Games helps companies improve their hiring outcomes and foster productive workplaces.
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