Top Down Ventures

Top Down Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2002 and based in Vancouver, Canada. The firm specializes in investments in the business-to-business sector, focusing primarily on managed service providers (MSPs) and IT service providers. Its investment strategy emphasizes software as a service (SaaS) solutions tailored for these sectors, aiming to support innovative companies that cater to the needs of MSPs. Through its targeted approach, Top Down Ventures seeks to foster growth and development in the technology landscape, particularly in areas that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery in the IT industry.

Mark Scott

Managing Partner

12 past transactions

Styx Intelligence

Seed Round in 2025
Styx Intelligence is an AI-driven platform that specializes in digital risk protection, helping businesses safeguard their assets from cyber threats. The company focuses on providing visibility and facilitating remediation strategies against risks that target digital assets. By monitoring a range of channels, including public attack surfaces, social networks, and various online forums, Styx Intelligence identifies potential exposures and vulnerabilities. Its services encompass areas such as cyber threats, privacy concerns, regulatory compliance, third-party risks, and brand protection, enabling organizations to effectively manage the risks associated with digital transformations.

ThreatMate

Seed Round in 2025
ThreatMate is a cybersecurity company that focuses on providing a comprehensive platform designed specifically for mid-sized businesses. Founded by a team of experienced entrepreneurs and cybersecurity professionals, ThreatMate aims to protect these organizations from various cyber threats while helping them meet compliance requirements. The platform features inquisitive security capabilities that allow users to identify network vulnerabilities and provide actionable insights to security operations teams and management. By streamlining the cybersecurity process, ThreatMate enables clients to enhance their data protection and achieve a fully secured system, ultimately reducing sales cycles and safeguarding critical organizational information.

Cork

Seed Round in 2025
Cork offers cyber guarantees to MSPs that service small businesses and the independent software vendor (ISV) solutions that they manage.

Benji Pays

Seed Round in 2024
Benji Pays is a technology company that specializes in streamlining payment processes for businesses. It develops software that integrates with accounting systems, automating various accounts receivable tasks such as credit card payments, invoicing, and refunds. The platform supports multiple currencies and payment gateways, reducing manual effort and synchronizing transactions in real-time.

ControlMap

Seed Round in 2022
ControlMap is a provider of a compliance automation platform that assists organizations in managing IT compliance across various standards, including SOC 2, GDPR, FedRAMP, and ISO. The company's Software as a Service (SaaS) platform simplifies the complexities of achieving compliance with over 35 supported frameworks, including HIPAA, CMMC, and PCI DSS. ControlMap offers more than 30 integrations with popular services such as AWS, Azure, and GCP, as well as HR systems like Okta and Azure AD. By leveraging automation tools such as framework crosswalks and update reminders, ControlMap enables clients to streamline their compliance processes and enhance their existing security measures, ultimately helping them achieve their cybersecurity compliance goals more efficiently.

ScalePad

Private Equity Round in 2021
ScalePad is a software company that specializes in cloud-based asset lifecycle management solutions, primarily designed for IT service providers. The company offers a suite of tools that includes automated asset management, warranty management, and real-time asset data reporting. ScalePad's platform enables users to generate comprehensive reports, manage warranties, and gain insights into budgeting and revenue opportunities. By standardizing asset management services and providing actionable insights, ScalePad aims to enhance the technology experience for its clients, ultimately helping them maximize productivity and streamline their operations.

Quoter

Seed Round in 2020
Quoter is a cloud-based quoting platform designed to streamline the quoting process for managed service providers (MSPs), value-added resellers (VARs), and independent software vendors (ISVs). By automating the configure, price, quote (CPQ) process, Quoter enables users to generate accurate and visually appealing quotes in seconds, significantly reducing the time and errors typically associated with manual quoting. The platform integrates seamlessly with various business tools, including professional services automation (PSA) software, customer relationship management (CRM) systems, distributor platforms, and accounting software. This integration allows clients to simplify their agreement workflows, capture lost revenue opportunities, and enhance their overall business efficiency.

Produce8

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Produce8 is a digital work analytics platform designed to assist distributed and digital-first teams in assessing and enhancing their interactions with technology and one another. By analyzing teams' digital work habits and patterns, Produce8 provides insights into the realities of their workflows. This enables organizations to identify areas for improvement and implement changes that boost team productivity and effectiveness. The platform offers real-time visibility into work patterns, facilitating a deeper understanding of habit formation and team dynamics, thereby empowering businesses to address challenges at both the team and organizational levels.

Fully Managed

Venture Round in 2018
Fully Managed is a provider of advanced IT solutions, specializing in SaaS-based managed information technology and cloud services tailored for senior care management. The company offers a comprehensive platform that includes 24/7 service desk support, IT service management, automation, and security features, along with self-service options for end-users. Fully Managed assists organizations in evaluating their existing technological infrastructure, deploying new services, and managing ongoing technology needs. This enables clients to concentrate on their core mission-critical activities while ensuring efficient and effective IT operations.

My IT

Seed Round in 2018
My IT is a managed service provider specializing in IT services for small and mid-sized businesses across the Central and Southern United States. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including managed IT, hosted cloud solutions, disaster recovery, virtual CIO services, VoIP, and security services. By delivering these services, My IT aims to help businesses enhance their operational efficiency, protect their data, and improve productivity.

Backup Radar

Seed Round in 2017
Backup Radar is a global leader in backup monitoring, reporting, and compliance, specializing in cloud-based software that automates backup checking and auditing. Its platform is designed for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to enhance backup operations by ensuring that monitoring remains consistent and thorough. The software offers features such as backup log management, scheduling, continuous backup, and compliance reporting, all accessible through a user-friendly interface. Additionally, it provides real-time backup protection and visualization, as well as automatic integration with PSA and ITSM platforms for ticketing. By streamlining these processes, Backup Radar helps clients minimize the risk of data loss, identify vulnerabilities, and reduce costs associated with data backup and protection.

IT Glue

Seed Round in 2015
IT Glue is a cloud-based IT documentation platform designed to improve the efficiency and consistency of IT teams by facilitating the secure storage and retrieval of critical information. The platform includes features such as process management, advanced integration, automated network discovery, and enterprise-grade security. Additionally, IT Glue provides automated tracking for domains and SSL certificates, which enhances service delivery quality and workflow efficiency for its users. By addressing the common issue of lost productivity due to difficulties in finding vital information, IT Glue aims to streamline operations and promote a culture of effective documentation within organizations.
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