Investors in Canada

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BDC

BDC Capital Inc., established in 1975, is a private equity and venture capital arm of the Business Development Bank of Canada. It specializes in direct and fund of funds investments, focusing on middle market, later stage, and emerging growth companies. BDC Capital provides a full spectrum of risk capital, from seed investments to transition capital, with a focus on early and development technology stage companies. It invests in healthcare, information technology, and industrial/energy/clean technology sectors across Canada, with a focus on Quebec, Ontario, and British Columbia. BDC Capital typically invests between CAD3 million and CAD35 million, preferring minority stakes and Board representation. It seeks to exit investments within three to five years through IPOs, strategic sales, or leveraged management buyouts.
Made 376 investments in Canada

FounderFuel

FounderFuel is a mentor-driven venture accelerator based in Montreal, Canada, founded in 2011 by Real Ventures. The company offers a four-month intensive program designed to support new startups in their development journey. Through access to a network of experienced entrepreneurs, operators, and executives, FounderFuel helps participating companies refine their visions, expand their networks, and accelerate their progress. The program emphasizes technology, with a particular focus on leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning. By providing seed funding and strategic guidance, FounderFuel aims to empower startups to navigate the challenges of the venture landscape effectively.
Made 41 investments in Canada

Export Development Canada

Export Development Canada is a government-owned export credit agency that supports Canadian companies in expanding internationally. Founded in 1944 and based in Ottawa, it provides financial solutions, insurance, trade knowledge, and connections to help exporters and their international buyers grow with confidence. The organization offers trade financing, export credit insurance, bond products, and secured loans to small and medium-sized businesses, as well as equity and venture capital investments. By offering these capabilities, EDC helps Canadian firms of all sizes pursue global opportunities and manage risks in cross-border trade.
Made 121 investments in Canada

Business Development Bank of Canada

The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) is a government-owned financial institution established in 1944. Headquartered in Montreal, BDC specializes in providing financing, consulting services, and venture capital to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Canada. Its services include business loans, corporate financing, and strategic planning, catering to a wide range of industries such as manufacturing, technology, and tourism. BDC operates through a network of over 100 offices, offering services in both official languages.
Made 161 investments in Canada

Desjardins Group

Desjardins Group, established in 1900, is a cooperative financial group based in Montreal, Canada. It offers a wide range of financial services to individuals and businesses, including personal banking, credit and loans, investments, insurance, and wealth management. Through its subsidiary, Desjardins Capital, the group provides venture capital and development capital to businesses and cooperatives across various sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, technology, and agriculture. Desjardins Capital invests in startups, early-stage, and mature companies, typically providing equity or debt financing ranging from $0.09 million to $20 million for periods of 3 to 10 years. The group also offers corporate financing, debt capital markets, and equity capital markets services through its Desjardins Securities division.
Made 153 investments in Canada

Fonds de solidarité FTQ

Fonds de solidarité FTQ is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Montreal, Canada, with additional offices in Quebec. Established in 1983, the firm specializes in investing in small and medium-sized businesses across various sectors, including natural resources, aerospace, agri-food, life sciences, and culture. It primarily focuses on projects that require funding of $3 million or more and provides loans up to $2 million. The firm actively seeks investment opportunities in Quebec, particularly in regions such as Abitibi-Témiscamingue and Montérégie. Fonds de solidarité FTQ invests in a range of activities, including business succession, financial restructuring, and market development, while avoiding sectors like retail, real estate, and biotechnology. It typically engages in equity financing and unsecured debt with investment horizons ranging from five to ten years. The firm aims to support projects that positively impact the Quebec economy and often takes either minority or majority stakes in its portfolio companies.
Made 158 investments in Canada

Investissement Quebec

Investissement Québec is a Canadian financial institution established in 1998, dedicated to supporting the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as large companies in the province of Québec. The organization offers a variety of financing solutions and consulting services to assist businesses in their expansion projects. By combining the strengths of financial institutions and economic development agencies, Investissement Québec aims to facilitate the establishment and growth of companies within the region. The institution plays a crucial role in providing financial assistance and guidance to corporations looking to invest in Québec, thereby contributing to the local economy.
Made 104 investments in Canada

Canaccord Genuity

Canaccord Genuity, established in 1950 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, is an independent investment bank offering comprehensive financial services. The company provides a full suite of services, including market research, equity sales and trading, analysis, and financing, catering to a diverse range of industries such as blockchain, cannabis, gaming, and technology. Canaccord Genuity also offers wealth management services through its subsidiary, Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management, which provides tailored solutions to individual investors, private clients, charities, and intermediaries across Canada, Australia, the UK, and Europe. The company operates as a division of Canaccord Genuity Group and advises clients on debt, restructuring, capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, and financing transactions.
Made 117 investments in Canada

Caisse de Depot et Placement du Quebec

Caisse de Depot et Placement du Quebec is a global fund manager that primarily serves public and private pension funds and insurance plans in Québec. Known as depositors, these clients entrust their funds to the Caisse, which strategically invests in financial markets both within Québec and internationally. The objective of these investments is to generate profitable returns, contributing to the financial stability and growth of the depositors' assets.
Made 105 investments in Canada

Fondaction

Fondaction is a private equity firm established in 1996 and based in Montreal, Canada, with a commitment to socially responsible finance. It specializes in direct investments and fund of fund investments, focusing on small and medium-sized enterprises across various sectors, including clean energy, agri-food, agriculture, and technology. Fondaction invests in companies primarily located in Quebec, providing equity or loans ranging between CAD 0.5 million and CAD 10 million for direct investments, and up to CAD 75 million for fund investments. The firm typically takes minority stakes in its portfolio companies and aims for exits within five to eight years. With assets exceeding one billion dollars and over 131,000 shareholders, Fondaction plays a significant role in supporting the development of more than 1,050 SMEs, contributing to job creation and the advancement of a more equitable and sustainable economy. The firm has a strong commitment to sustainable development, having been one of the first in Quebec to produce accountability reports and adhere to high standards of transparency in economic, social, and environmental practices.
Made 90 investments in Canada

CIBC Capital Partners

CIBC Capital Partners is a Toronto-based investment firm specializing in direct, fund, and mezzanine investments. It provides subordinated debt and equity to mid- and late-stage private or public companies for growth financing, acquisitions, management buyouts, and recapitalizations. The firm prefers investments in later-stage companies undergoing financial restructurings, with a focus on sectors such as Industrials, Healthcare, Biotechnology, Financials, and Technology. It typically invests CAD10-20 million ($9.81-$19.61 million) per company, based primarily in Canada, Europe, and Australia.
Made 83 investments in Canada

Sustainable Development Technology Canada

Established in 2001, Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) is a Canadian organization that funds and supports innovative cleantech projects. It focuses on moving groundbreaking technologies to market, creating jobs, driving economic growth, and promoting environmental benefits. SDTC operates independently but collaborates with various stakeholders from private industry, academia, and governments.
Made 131 investments in Canada

Y Combinator

Y Combinator, established in 2005, is a prominent American technology startup accelerator and venture capital firm. It provides funding and mentorship to early-stage companies, primarily in the United States. The firm's core program involves investing a small amount of capital in exchange for equity, typically around 6-7%, and providing intensive support to startups over a three-month period. This includes refining business models, developing products, and honing investor pitches. Y Combinator serves a wide range of industries, with a focus on technology, healthcare, and finance. Additionally, Y Combinator Continuity, a dedicated investment fund, supports founders as they scale their companies, investing in later-stage alumni companies and helping cash-intensive businesses.
Made 104 investments in Canada

BMO Capital Markets

BMO Capital Markets is a full-service financial services firm based in Toronto and part of BMO Financial Group. It provides investment banking and corporate banking services to corporate, institutional, and government clients, including equity and debt underwriting, corporate lending and project financing, mergers and acquisitions advisory, securitization, treasury and risk management, debt and equity research, and institutional sales and trading. The firm serves clients across sectors such as aerospace, food, chemicals, mining, healthcare, energy and power, and media and entertainment, delivering a broad range of products and services to support capital raising, financing, and advisory needs.
Made 76 investments in Canada

Beedie Capital

Beedie Capital, founded in 1954 and based in Vancouver, Canada, is a prominent owner and developer of industrial, commercial, and residential real estate. The company operates as a multi-strategy direct investment platform specializing in alternative investments and assets. With a flexible structure, Beedie Capital engages in a variety of investment formats including buyouts, senior debt, and growth capital, primarily targeting investments between $10 million and $50 million in both public and private companies. While open to opportunities across various sectors, the firm has a core focus on technology, tech-enabled services, as well as metals and mining. Beedie Capital positions itself as a strategic partner, actively collaborating with management teams and stakeholders to foster growth and enhance the value of its investments.
Made 34 investments in Canada

RBC

Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) is a global financial institution founded in 1869, headquartered in Toronto, Canada. It offers a wide range of services including personal and commercial banking, credit cards, insurance, investor and treasury services, capital markets, and wealth management. RBC caters to diverse sectors such as agriculture, automotive, clean technology, healthcare, and technology. RBC Ventures, established in 2017, is the corporate venture arm of RBC, focusing on seed, early, and later-stage investments in software, AI, machine learning, B2B payments, fintech, marketing technology, big data, cybersecurity, and e-commerce sectors.
Made 54 investments in Canada

Inovia Capital

Inovia Capital is a Montreal-based venture capital firm that backs software-enabled startups with global ambitions. The firm operates as a full-stack investor across early and growth stages, providing capital, coaching, and access to a broad network of talent in Canada, the United States, and Europe. It focuses on software-as-a-service and related sectors such as commerce, digital health, enterprise platforms, the future of work, security, travel, and hospitality, and emphasizes an operator mindset to help founders build influential and enduring businesses.
Made 98 investments in Canada

Techstars

Techstars is a global platform that invests in and supports early-stage technology companies. Founded in 2006, it operates a mentorship-driven accelerator program, providing seed funding, intensive mentorship, and access to a network of investors and entrepreneurs. Techstars has programs in various locations worldwide, including Boston, Boulder, New York, Seattle, London, Chicago, and Austin. It invests $118,000 in each company, with $18,000 in seed funding and an optional $100,000 convertible debt note. Techstars also has industry-specific accelerator programs, such as Techstars Retail and Techstars Music, focusing on retail and music technology, respectively. Its portfolio includes over 1,000 companies with a combined market cap of $8.1 billion.
Made 142 investments in Canada

Creative Destruction Lab (CDL)

The Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) is a seed-stage acceleration program founded in 2012 at the Rotman School of Management in Toronto, Canada. It is dedicated to supporting massively scalable, science- and technology-based ventures by providing a unique coaching process focused on specific objectives. CDL connects startups with experienced entrepreneurs and leading scientists across various sectors, including artificial intelligence, healthcare, quantum computing, blockchain, energy, and cleantech. The program has expanded its reach, operating in six cities: Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Montreal, Halifax, and New York City, and emphasizes the commercialization of scientific and technological advancements.
Made 154 investments in Canada

National Bank of Canada

National Bank of Canada, founded in 1859 and headquartered in Montreal, is a prominent commercial bank providing a wide array of financial products and services to retail, commercial, corporate, and institutional clients both in Canada and internationally. The bank operates through four main segments: Personal and Commercial, Wealth Management, Financial Markets, and U.S. Specialty Finance and International. Its Personal and Commercial segment offers services such as personal banking, mortgage loans, consumer loans, and commercial banking solutions, including foreign exchange and cash management. The Wealth Management segment delivers investment solutions, trust services, and various banking and lending options. The Financial Markets segment specializes in risk management, underwriting, and advisory services. Additionally, the U.S. Specialty Finance and International segment focuses on providing specialty finance services and products to clients in emerging markets like Cambodia. With a network of 483 branches and 1,573 banking machines, the bank is committed to customer satisfaction and community development, ensuring access to comprehensive financial services.
Made 52 investments in Canada

Real Ventures

Real Ventures is a Canada-based early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2007 and based in Montreal. It backs early-stage Canadian technology startups and supports entrepreneurs who aim to build successful, global companies. The firm provides stage-specific guidance, mentorship, and access to networks and resources to accelerate founders' growth. By strengthening the Canadian startup ecosystem, Real Ventures helps teams with product development, go-to-market planning, and fundraising through connections to experienced operators, partners, and peers. Its active portfolio includes more than 100 companies valued at about $10 billion, illustrating its broad impact on Canada's technology landscape.
Made 147 investments in Canada

SOSV

SOSV, established in 1995 and headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, is a global venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments. It focuses on deep tech innovations in the health and environmental sectors, supporting founders with breakthrough technologies through its HAX and IndieBio startup development programs. SOSV provides resources, facilities, and lab equipment to accelerate product development and scale, with a track record of helping its portfolio companies secure subsequent funding rounds led by top-tier investors.
Made 84 investments in Canada

Fiera Capital

Founded in 2003, Fiera Capital is a prominent Canadian investment management firm offering personalized investment solutions across traditional and absolute return strategies. It serves institutional, retail, and private wealth clients globally.
Made 3 investments in Canada

Ontario Centres of Excellence

Ontario Centres of Excellence, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization based in Toronto, Canada, dedicated to enhancing the Ontario economy through the commercialization of innovative research. Established in 1987, it focuses on accelerating industry research and development by investing in collaborative projects between academia and industry. The organization provides early-stage seed financing to startups, supports the commercialization of academic research through licensing and spin-off companies, and promotes skills development for a skilled workforce. Its investment arm specializes in seed, startup, and early-stage investments primarily in sectors such as energy and environment, advanced manufacturing, advanced health technologies, and information and communications technologies. Ontario Centres of Excellence aims to drive economic growth by fostering innovation and supporting the success of emerging companies in Ontario.
Made 169 investments in Canada

MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund

Established in Toronto, Canada, in 2008, MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund is a venture capital firm focusing on early-stage investments. It primarily supports companies operating in enterprise software, information technology, cleantech, deep tech, and health tech sectors within Ontario.
Made 115 investments in Canada

TD Securities

Founded in 1855, TD Securities offers comprehensive investment banking services. It provides equity and commodity research, mergers & acquisitions advisory, debt capital markets services, and global transaction banking solutions including trade finance, cash management, and correspondent banking.
Made 73 investments in Canada

Panache Ventures

Panache Ventures, established in 2018, is a venture capital firm headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with additional offices in Calgary, Vancouver, Toronto, and San Francisco. The company specializes in pre-seed and seed-stage investments, focusing on sectors that align with Canada's strengths, including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, blockchain, enterprise SaaS, data analytics, fintech, digital health, and enterprise software. Panache Ventures typically invests up to USD 1 million in early-stage technology companies across Canada and the United States.
Made 40 investments in Canada

Haywood Securities

Haywood Securities is an investment banking firm established in 1981 and headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. The company specializes in a range of financial services, including investment banking, sales, trading, research, portfolio management, equity capital markets, and correspondent clearing. Haywood Securities primarily serves institutional and retail markets, focusing on sectors such as mining, oil, gas, infrastructure, and technology. With a commitment to delivering comprehensive investment solutions, the firm operates within a diverse array of industries, positioning itself as a significant player in the Canadian financial landscape.
Made 76 investments in Canada

Hub International

HUB International is a full-service insurance brokerage firm based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 1998. It provides a wide range of insurance products and services, including business insurance such as commercial property, general liability, cyber, professional liability, and automobile coverage. The company also offers employee benefits products like health and retirement planning, personal insurance for property, casualty, health, and life, and risk management solutions. Additionally, HUB International provides human resources consulting services. It serves various industries including agribusiness, construction, education, healthcare, hospitality, real estate, sports, and transportation. The company has offices across North America and Canada.
Made 41 investments in Canada

Agnico-Eagle Mines Limited

Agnico-Eagle Mines Limited is a Canada-based international gold producer with mining operations located in northwestern Quebec, northern Mexico, northern Finland, and Nunavut. The company also engages in exploration activities across Canada, Europe, Latin America, and the United States. Agnico-Eagle operates through four segments: Canada, Europe, Latin America, and Exploration. Its portfolio includes notable mines and projects such as the LaRonde, Lapa, Goldex, Kittila, Pinos Altos, La India, and Meadowbank mines. The company has expanded its interests in the mining sector through acquisitions, including stakes in Atac Resources Ltd., Sulliden Gold Corp Ltd., and Urastar Gold Corp.
Made 26 investments in Canada

Cycle Capital

Cycle Capital Management Inc., established in 2009, is a Montreal-based venture capital firm specializing in late-stage investments in clean technology and renewable energy sectors. It focuses on companies in the development and commercialization phases, with a particular interest in biomass, green transportation, green buildings, and smart grid technologies. The firm invests primarily in North America, with a focus on Canada, and typically allocates between CAD $0.1 million and CAD $8 million per portfolio company. Cycle Capital takes minority stakes and provides advisory services to its investees, aiming to hold investments for five to seven years. It manages multiple funds totaling CAD $230 million in assets under management.
Made 52 investments in Canada

Golden Ventures

Golden Ventures, established in 2011, is a Toronto-based venture capital firm focusing on seed-stage investments across North America. The company supports and invests in early-stage, innovative startups led by driven and resilient founders, spanning diverse sectors such as technology, consumer goods, and services.
Made 57 investments in Canada

Telus

TELUS Corporation, headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, is a leading telecommunications company operating primarily in Canada. It offers a wide range of services, including wireless and wireline voice and data services, Internet Protocol (IP) services, television services, cloud-based solutions, healthcare technology, customer care services, and smart security solutions. As of October 2020, TELUS served over 15.4 million customer connections across various services. In addition to its core telecommunications business, TELUS has expanded into adjacent sectors such as agriculture technology (through TELUS Agriculture) and health technology (through TELUS Health). The company is also committed to using technology for social good and community investment. TELUS Ventures, the company's strategic investment arm, actively invests in innovative technologies that align with TELUS' business and have a positive social impact.
Made 52 investments in Canada

Raymond James Financial

Raymond James Financial is a U.S.-based financial services company headquartered in Saint Petersburg, Florida, founded in 1962. It provides investment banking and wealth management services to individuals, corporations, and municipalities, including mergers and acquisitions advisory, public offerings, debt origination, and restructuring across sectors such as technology, energy, healthcare, financial services, and more. Its wealth management arm offers financial planning, insurance and investments. The firm operates through specialized groups such as Raymond James & Associates for wealth management and Raymond James Technology and Communications Investment Banking Group for tech and telecom advisory, leveraging in-house research to deliver independent advice and long-term value for clients at all stages.
Made 78 investments in Canada

FJ Labs

FJ Labs, established in 2015 and headquartered in New York, is a stage-agnostic investment firm focusing on marketplaces and consumer-facing startups. It invests in seed and series A rounds, with a typical investment range of $50,000 to $5,000,000. The firm's portfolio includes notable companies such as Alibaba Group, Beepi, BrightRoll, Betterment, Adore Me, and Earnest, spanning sectors like e-commerce, fintech, and ad tech.
Made 47 investments in Canada

RBC Capital Markets

A premier global investment bank offering a range of products and services to institutions, corporations, governments, and high net worth clients in over 160 countries. With nearly 3,000 staff across 75 offices worldwide, RBC Capital Markets consistently ranks among the top 15 global investment banks.
Made 56 investments in Canada

Kensington Capital Partners Limited

Kensington Capital Partners Limited is a Canadian private equity and alternative asset manager founded in 1996 and headquartered in Toronto, with offices in Calgary and Vancouver. The firm focuses on direct investments in mid-market and mature companies, as well as fund of funds and secondary strategies across private equity and related vehicles. It targets sectors including clean technology, energy technology, digital media, life sciences, information technology, telecommunications, enterprise software and SaaS, data analytics, e-commerce, industrial IoT, smart grid and environmental solutions. Kensington primarily pursues opportunities in Canada and the United States, with additional geographic scope in developing markets across Africa, China, India, Southeast Asia and Latin America. Typical targets have enterprise values from about $50 million to $500 million, and the firm often seeks majority positions while engaging in co-investments and board representation. The investor base includes institutional funds and high-net-worth individuals, and Kensington has built a diversified portfolio across private equity, infrastructure and related strategies.
Made 38 investments in Canada

The Goldman Sachs Group

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., established in 1869, is a global leader in investment banking, securities, and investment management. It operates in four primary segments: Investment Banking, Institutional Client Services, Investing & Lending, and Investment Management. The company provides a wide range of services, including financial advisory services for mergers and acquisitions, underwriting services for various securities, client execution services for fixed income, currencies, commodities, and equities, securities services, and wealth advisory services. It serves a diverse client base comprising corporations, financial institutions, governments, and high-net-worth individuals. Additionally, Goldman Sachs invests in a broad array of asset classes, including debt securities, equity securities, real estate, and private equity, demonstrating its commitment to driving growth and innovation across industries.
Made 46 investments in Canada

Innovacorp

Innovacorp is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Halifax, Canada, dedicated to supporting knowledge-based startups in Nova Scotia. Established in 1995, Innovacorp focuses on helping entrepreneurs commercialize their technologies for the global market. The firm combines venture capital investment with business mentoring and offers incubation facilities to foster the growth of early-stage companies. Through its comprehensive approach, Innovacorp aims to enhance the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the region.
Made 61 investments in Canada

CPP Investments

CPP Investments is a professional investment management organization based in Toronto, Canada, established in 1997 to manage the assets of the Canada Pension Plan. Its primary mandate is to invest these assets in a manner that prioritizes the best interests of Canadian contributors and beneficiaries while seeking to maximize investment returns without exposing the fund to undue risk. The organization was created in response to demographic challenges that threatened the sustainability of the Canada Pension Plan, as fewer workers were supporting a growing number of retirees. CPP Investments diversifies its portfolio across various asset classes, including public equity, private equity, real estate, and infrastructure, to ensure long-term growth and stability for the pension fund.
Made 23 investments in Canada

Crescat Capital

Crescat Capital is a global macro asset management firm.
Made 15 investments in Canada

Lumira Ventures

Lumira Ventures, established in 2007, is a prominent North American venture capital firm specializing in healthcare and life sciences investments. Based in Toronto, with additional offices in Montreal, Vancouver, and Boston, the firm focuses on emerging, mid, and late-stage companies in biotechnology, biopharmaceuticals, medical devices, digital health, and consumer health sectors. Lumira Ventures invests between $5 million to $15 million, providing not only capital but also active board participation, access to funding sources, partners, and market access to maximize the value of its portfolio companies' technology pipelines. With a 30-year history, the firm has invested in over 100 healthcare companies and currently has a portfolio of 30+ active investee companies across Canada and the United States.
Made 23 investments in Canada

Scotiabank

Scotiabank, established in 1832, is a global financial services leader headquartered in Toronto, Canada. It offers a wide array of products and services, including personal and business banking, wealth management, corporate and investment banking, and insurance. With over 86,000 employees, Scotiabank serves more than 21 million customers in over 55 countries, helping them thrive through practical advice and relevant solutions. Its commitment to understanding customers' needs and managing risk has driven its growth and success for nearly two centuries.
Made 46 investments in Canada

Relay Ventures

Relay Ventures, established in 2010, is a Toronto-based venture capital firm with an additional office in Calgary. It specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on software and technology companies across North America, with a particular interest in urban tech, proptech, fintech, and sports tech sectors. The firm invests in pre-seed to seed-stage startups, typically committing USD 5 million to USD 15 million per portfolio company. Relay Ventures also manages several funds, including Relay Ventures Fund I, II, III, and V, with varying investment focuses and geographic scopes.
Made 72 investments in Canada

Yaletown Partners

Yaletown Partners is a Canada-headquartered venture capital firm based in Vancouver with offices in Calgary and Montréal, and a growing presence in Toronto. It invests primarily in Canada across seed, early, late, and growth stages, focusing on software, data, and device technologies that disrupt and modernize traditional industries, services, real estate, and infrastructure. The firm seeks to accelerate growth, increase productivity and sustainability, and generate strong exit outcomes for its portfolio companies through deep technology expertise and a broad network of industry relationships.
Made 38 investments in Canada

Plug and Play Tech Center

Plug and Play Tech Center, established in 2006, is a global innovation platform that connects startups, investors, and corporations. Based in Sunnyvale, California, with operations in 22 locations worldwide, the company runs 12 industry-specific accelerator programs twice a year, fostering collaboration between major corporations and high-quality startups. These programs span sectors such as Fintech, Insurtech, IoT, Brand & Retail, Mobility, and Health & Wellness, among others. Plug and Play invests in seed, angel, and Series A rounds, with a focus on great teams leading emerging growth companies. Since inception, their startup community has raised over $9 billion in venture funding, with notable success stories including Dropbox, PayPal, and LendingClub.
Made 36 investments in Canada

GMP Securities

GMP Securities L.P., founded in 1995 as Griffiths McBurney & Partners, operates as an independent investment dealer based in Toronto, Canada. The firm specializes in providing advisory services related to public underwritings, private placements, mergers and acquisitions, and debt and divestiture transactions. GMP Securities also offers institutional sales, trading, and research services to corporate clients and institutional investors, with a strong presence in sectors such as mining, financial services, real estate, technology, blockchain, and healthcare. GMP Securities has maintained a significant position in the market, finishing sixth in market share on the Toronto Stock Exchange at its inception. The firm also has affiliates that cater to high net worth clients and private equity investments. In 2019, GMP Securities was acquired by Stifel Financial, further expanding its reach and capabilities in the investment banking landscape.
Made 79 investments in Canada

TriWest Capital Partners

TriWest Capital Partners, established in 1998, is a Calgary-based private equity firm that invests in mid-market companies across Canada. Focusing on the service, manufacturing, and distribution sectors, TriWest targets businesses with annual revenues between $10 million and $200 million and EBITDA ranging from $10 million to $100 million. The firm typically seeks majority stakes and holds investments for four to seven years. In addition to capital, TriWest offers operational and transactional expertise to create shareholder value. Since its inception, the firm has raised over $775 million in committed capital.
Made 20 investments in Canada

OMERS Ventures

OMERS Ventures, established in 2011, is a venture capital firm headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with additional offices in the United States and the United Kingdom. The firm specializes in investing in early-stage technology companies, with a focus on Series A-C funding rounds. It typically invests between CAD$0.5 million and CAD$25 million, and may also consider larger private equity financing rounds. OMERS Ventures invests in a broad range of technology sectors, including Fintech, clean technology, life sciences, and enterprise software, among others. The firm seeks to lead or co-lead investments and prefers to have a Board seat in its portfolio companies. It operates as a subsidiary of OMERS Administration Corp.
Made 47 investments in Canada

Madryn Asset Management

Madryn Asset Management, LP is a private equity firm established in 2017 and located in New York, New York. The firm focuses on investments in the healthcare sector, specifically targeting innovative companies that offer unique and transformative products, technologies, and services. Madryn Asset Management leverages its extensive experience in both investment management and healthcare to identify attractive economic opportunities. Utilizing a rigorous independent research process grounded in original insights, the firm aims to achieve strong risk-adjusted and absolute returns for its limited partners while fostering long-term value for its portfolio companies. As a Registered Investment Adviser, Madryn Asset Management is committed to supporting the growth and development of the healthcare technology landscape.
Made 15 investments in Canada