Investors in Nova Scotia

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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 21 investments in Nova Scotia

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) is a government institution established in 1987 and headquartered in Moncton, Canada. Its primary mission is to stimulate economic growth in Atlantic Canada by enhancing the competitiveness, innovation, and productivity of businesses. ACOA focuses on enterprise development, offering financing for business start-ups, modernizations, and expansions, while also working with communities to foster local economic growth and improve infrastructure. Additionally, the agency plays a vital role in policy advocacy and coordination, representing the interests of the Atlantic region at the national level. Through these efforts, ACOA aims to build a stronger, more diversified economy in Atlantic Canada.
Made 7 investments in Nova Scotia

Home Capital Group

Home Capital Group is a Canadian financial services provider offering residential and commercial mortgages, consumer lending, credit cards, and deposit services. It serves customers who may not qualify through traditional banks, focusing on underserved markets.

Nova Box

Nova Box is a business specializing in the online sale of gift boxes filled with high-quality handmade products sourced from Nova Scotia. Each gift box is thoughtfully curated and includes a diverse range of items such as food products, glassware, candy, candles, wood products, and bath and body items. The company emphasizes a personal touch, ensuring that each box is packaged with care and love, making it a warm and inviting gift option for customers seeking unique and locally made treasures.

Sparton Resources

Sparton Resources is a mineral exploration company focused on acquiring and developing projects in North America and China. Its primary assets include the Bruell and Matachewan gold properties in Canada, and the Chebucto natural gas field off Nova Scotia.

Build Ventures

Build Ventures is a Halifax-based venture capital firm that backs early-stage technology companies across Atlantic Canada. Founded in 2013, it focuses on sectors such as information technology, clean technology, life sciences, and life sciences tools and services, investing after the seed round to help founders build scalable businesses in large markets. Typical investments range from CAD 1 million to CAD 5 million, with initial commitments of CAD 0.5 million to CAD 2 million. The firm brings operational and investment experience to assist founders in navigating growth, team development, and product-market fit within the Atlantic Canadian ecosystem.

Resource Capital Gold Corp.

Resource Capital Gold Corp is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on precious metals. It owns interests in several properties across North America, including the Dufferin Gold Mine in Nova Scotia, and has a joint venture agreement for the Corcoran Canyon property in Nevada.

AutoCanada

AutoCanada operates as one of Canada's multi-location automobile dealership groups, currently managing 53 franchised dealerships across eight provinces with over 3,700 employees. The company offers a diverse range of automotive products and services, including new and used vehicle sales, leasing, parts, maintenance, extended service contracts, insurance arrangements, and after-market products.

Scotiabank

Founded in 1832, Scotiabank is a global financial services leader offering personal and business banking, brokerage, insurance, private wealth management, and commercial, corporate, and institutional services. With over 86,000 employees serving more than 21 million customers in over 55 countries, the bank is committed to helping individuals, companies, and communities thrive by delivering practical advice and relevant solutions.
Made 4 investments in Nova Scotia

Government of Canada

The Government of Canada provides a centralized online platform for accessing government information and services, ensuring accessibility via any internet-connected device. It offers insights into the government's operations, priorities, laws, finances, transparency initiatives, digital governance, and policies.
Made 5 investments in Nova Scotia

Breakthrough Energy Ventures

Breakthrough Energy Ventures is an investor-led venture capital firm based in Kirkland, Washington, focused on climate and energy technology. It makes minority investments across seed, early, and later stages in companies delivering environmental services, climate technology, and cleantech solutions. The firm seeks scalable technologies that provide reliable, affordable power while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supports innovations that address energy access, infrastructure, and transportation needs. Its mission emphasizes patient, impact-oriented investing to accelerate the transition to low-emission energy systems.
Made 3 investments in Nova Scotia

Nebari Holdings

Established in 2016 and headquartered in New York, Nebari Holdings specializes in providing creative debt financing solutions to clients within the natural resources sector.
Made 1 investment in Nova Scotia

Island Capital Partners

Island Capital Partners is an early-stage venture capital fund based in Charlottetown, Canada, established in 2017. The firm focuses on investing in high-growth potential entrepreneurs and startups located in Prince Edward Island. By supporting local businesses, Island Capital Partners aims to foster innovation and drive economic development within the region.
Made 3 investments in Nova Scotia

BDC Capital

Founded in 1953, BDC Capital is a Canadian investment firm specializing in growth and expansion financing. It focuses on information technology, technology, energy, cleantech, and healthcare sectors across Canada.
Made 5 investments in Nova Scotia

SOSV

Founded in 1995, SOSV is a global venture capital firm headquartered in New Jersey. It focuses on seed-to-growth stage investments in deep tech innovations, primarily in bio-tech/life sciences and hardware/robotics sectors, with a commitment to human and planetary health.
Made 3 investments in Nova Scotia

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 3 investments in Nova Scotia

Killick Capital

Killick Capital is a private equity firm based in Atlantic Canada, established in 2004. The firm provides capital for expansion, acquisition financing, and restructuring to private companies, with a focus on aerospace and technology sectors. It pursues investments primarily in Atlantic Canadian businesses and aerospace opportunities, and engages in select global aerospace deals. Killick Capital typically takes board roles in its portfolio companies and works closely with management to maximize value.
Made 3 investments in Nova Scotia

GreenSoil Investments

GreenSoil Investments is an Israel-headquartered private equity and venture capital firm that targets investments in agriculture, food technologies and related sectors across the United States, Israel, Canada and Europe. Founded by Alan Greenberg and Gideon Soesman, the firm seeks to create value by enabling smart and efficient resource use and supports portfolio companies with equity capital, active involvement and an extensive network. It operates across a cross-border platform with offices in Ra’anana, Toronto and Amsterdam, reflecting its global reach and connections to leading markets.
Made 2 investments in Nova Scotia

Climate Pledge Fund

Established in 2020 by Amazon, the Climate Pledge Fund is dedicated to investing in innovative companies that focus on sustainable technologies and services. With an initial commitment of $2 billion, it aims to facilitate a transition to a low-carbon economy.
Made 2 investments in Nova Scotia

2150

Founded in 2020, 2150 is a venture capital firm headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. It invests in technology companies focused on shaping sustainable cities of the future.
Made 2 investments in Nova Scotia

Lumira Ventures

Founded in Toronto in 2007, Lumira Ventures is a venture capital firm focusing on investments in biotechnology, biopharmaceuticals, medical devices, digital health, and consumer health companies. With offices across North America, the firm invests primarily in Canada and the United States, typically allocating between USD 5 million to USD 15 million per investment. Lumira Ventures actively supports its portfolio companies by facilitating access to funding sources, partners, and market opportunities.
Made 2 investments in Nova Scotia

iA Financial Group

Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services, founded in 1892, is a prominent Canadian insurance company that provides a wide array of financial products and services. These offerings include life and health insurance, savings and retirement plans, mutual and segregated funds, auto and home insurance, as well as mortgages and car loans. The company manages over $126 billion in assets and operates across various segments, including Insurance Canada, Individual Wealth Management, Investment, Corporate, and U.S. Operations. With a focus on conservative investment strategies and robust risk management, Industrial Alliance maintains financial stability, allowing it to adapt to changing economic conditions while delivering value to its clients in Canada and the United States.
Made 1 investment in Nova Scotia

Bread and Butter Ventures

Bread and Butter Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Founded in 2017, it invests at the seed stage in sectors such as foodtech, digital health and enterprise software as a service, with a global investment remit and strong access to regional and corporate networks. The firm is led by Brett Brohl and Mary Grove.
Made 2 investments in Nova Scotia

Dynamo Ventures

Dynamo Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, founded in 2016. It focuses on seed-stage investing in the supply chain and mobility sectors, supporting founding teams building market-defining, enterprise-focused companies and prioritizing pre-seed and seed opportunities.
Made 2 investments in Nova Scotia

Matchstick Ventures

Founded in 2013, Matchstick Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It supports the creation and growth of early-stage technology companies, primarily focusing on seed-stage investments across various sectors such as business products, services, information technology, and TMT.
Made 2 investments in Nova Scotia

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 3 investments in Nova Scotia

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 3 investments in Nova Scotia

Dane Creek Capital Corp.

Dane Creek Capital provides financial and management support to emerging companies in the companion animal sector through strategic investments. The firm focuses on long-term opportunities, considering current trends and shifts in pet owner demographics. Its primary area of interest is pet food products that utilize sustainable ingredients, reflecting a commitment to environmentally responsible practices while addressing the evolving needs of pet owners.
Made 3 investments in Nova Scotia

Pangaea Ventures

Pangaea Ventures is a Vancouver-based venture capital firm founded in 2000 that provides early- to growth-stage funding for technology-driven and materials-intensive ventures. It concentrates on hard tech and advanced materials across energy, electronics, health, nanotechnology, chemistry, and cleantech, pursuing solutions in energy generation and storage, energy efficiency, and environmental materials. The firm backs companies addressing fundamental global challenges such as climate change, food and water security, and health outcomes, with a preference for commercial products and enabling technologies. It typically seeks significant minority stakes, aims to hold board representation, and positions itself as a lead investor while remaining open to co-investment. While headquartered in Vancouver, it operates with additional offices in Phoenix and Hillsborough and focuses on opportunities in North America and Europe. The firm emphasizes impact-oriented investing across incubation, startup, and growth phases, supporting portfolio companies through multiple growth stages.
Made 3 investments in Nova Scotia

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 3 investments in Nova Scotia

Morguard

Morguard Corp is a real estate company that specializes in the acquisition, ownership, and development of properties in Canada and the United States. It operates through three primary business divisions: multi-suite residential, retail, and office and hotel properties. The majority of its revenue is derived from the Multi-suite Residential segment. In addition to property management, Morguard provides leasing services for various types of real estate, including hotels, offices, industrial spaces, apartments, and retail establishments. The company also offers real estate management and investment advisory services, contributing to its diverse portfolio and operational expertise in the real estate sector.
Made 1 investment in Nova Scotia

Samsung Venture Investment Corporation

Samsung Venture Investment Corporation is the corporate venture arm of Samsung Electronics, founded in 1999 and based in Seoul. It maintains a global presence with activity in innovation hubs such as the San Francisco Bay Area, Boston, London, Tel Aviv, Bangalore, Tokyo, and Beijing, and it backs emerging technology startups across Europe, Asia, and North America. The firm sources and invests in technology companies at multiple stages, from early-stage to pre-IPO, focusing on areas including semiconductors, materials, mobile services, internet, software, security, and enterprise solutions, as well as bioengineering and medical tech. Its investment approach targets companies developing AI, robotics, augmented and virtual reality, cybersecurity, 5G, next generation displays, battery technology, digital health, and insurtech, among others, to support shaping future technologies.
Made 1 investment in Nova Scotia

Blue Earth Capital

Founded in 2015, Blue Earth Capital is an independent global impact investment firm headquartered in Zug, Switzerland. With operations across New York, London, Singapore, Luxembourg, and Guernsey, the company focuses on addressing pressing social and environmental challenges while aiming for attractive financial returns.
Made 1 investment in Nova Scotia

BH3

BH3 Management, a vertically integrated real estate investor, operator, and developer founding in 2009
Made 1 investment in Nova Scotia

Right Time Group of Companies

Right Time Group of Companies is an independent contractor specializing in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) services, primarily targeting the residential replacement market. The company provides a comprehensive array of home comfort solutions, including preventative maintenance programs, routine maintenance, duct and dryer vent cleaning, and indoor air quality assessments. By offering these services, Right Time helps residential consumers make informed decisions to enhance their home comfort and efficiency.
Made 1 investment in Nova Scotia

FinTech Sandbox

FinTech Sandbox is a Boston-based nonprofit accelerator established in 2014 that supports FinTech startups worldwide in overcoming barriers to product development. It addresses the high costs of financial data by providing entrepreneurs with free or discounted access to essential data feeds, APIs, and development resources. In addition to data access, FinTech Sandbox fosters growth by facilitating customer introductions, offering cloud hosting solutions, and creating a vibrant community that includes mentors, investors, and service providers. The organization also sponsors events and networking opportunities, enhancing connections within the FinTech ecosystem both locally and beyond.
Made 1 investment in Nova Scotia

Champlain Financial Corporation

Founded in 2005, Champlain Financial is a Montreal-based merchant bank that invests in small to mid-market companies. Its team of seasoned professionals offers strategic direction and operational expertise to portfolio companies, focusing on sectors such as consumer goods, retail distribution, healthcare, and niche manufacturing.
Made 2 investments in Nova Scotia

Azure Capital Partners

Azure Capital Partners, established in 2000, is a San Francisco-based private equity firm with additional offices in Menlo Park and Calgary. The firm specializes in post-seed and Series A investments, focusing on early-stage technology and consumer goods companies. Azure Capital Partners seeks to invest in sectors such as software, media, infrastructure technologies, mobile, and communications services, aiming to provide portfolio companies with a competitive edge through innovative products and time-to-market advantages.

East Valley Ventures

East Valley Ventures is an angel investment group and community of entrepreneurs based in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, with a focus on early-stage technology startups across Atlantic Canada. Founded in 2011, it seeks opportunities in the information and communications technology sector and supports Atlantic Canadian founders in turning early ideas into meaningful, enduring technology companies through capital and guidance.
Made 3 investments in Nova Scotia

IPH

IPH is the parent company of a global network of intellectual property firms offering a broad range of IP services. Through subsidiaries such as Spruson and Ferguson, Smart & Biggar, Robic, Pizzeys, Griffith Hack, Applied Marks, and AJ Park, IPH provides patent filing and prosecution, IP enforcement, IP portfolio management, design protection, and trademark services. The client base includes multinationals, public sector research organizations, and local businesses across healthcare, finance, engineering and technology. Revenue is driven by professional fees and volume-based charges tied to work performed, with a large share derived from pre-existing work in the system. The company focuses on delivering comprehensive IP strategy and execution across jurisdictions.
Made 1 investment in Nova Scotia

Ecolab

Ecolab is a global leader in providing cleaning, sanitation, and water management solutions across various sectors, including food, healthcare, hospitality, and industrial markets. The company develops, manufactures, and sells a wide range of products and services, such as dish and laundry washing systems, pest control, and infection control products. Ecolab is recognized for its comprehensive solutions and data-driven insights that enhance food safety, maintain clean environments, and optimize water and energy usage. With a strong presence in the U.S. market, Ecolab is also expanding its operations internationally, focusing on operational efficiencies and sustainability to meet the diverse needs of its customers.
Made 1 investment in Nova Scotia

VMG Partners

Founded in 2005, VMG Partners is a private equity firm focused on investing in lower middle market companies across the United States. It specializes in marketing-driven branded consumer products companies, with a focus on lifestyle, wellness, food and beverage, personal care, pet care, household products, technology, and leisure sectors.
Made 1 investment in Nova Scotia

Brightpath Capital Partners

Brightpath Capital Partners invests in high-growth businesses led by talented management teams, focusing on the San Francisco Bay Area and Western United States. They provide innovative investment solutions rooted in thorough research and a disciplined investment process, aiming to generate both economic and social value.
Made 1 investment in Nova Scotia

Green Acre Capital

Founded in 2016 and based in Toronto, Canada, Green Acre Capital is a private investment firm focused exclusively on the cannabis industry. It invests across the value chain, including production, research, consumer products, and retail, with a focus on both medical and recreational markets in Canada.
Made 2 investments in Nova Scotia

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 2 investments in Nova Scotia

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 2 investments in Nova Scotia

Highline Beta

Founded in 2017, Highline Beta is a Toronto-based startup co-creation company that collaborates with corporations and founders to identify industry opportunities and launch new ventures. It invests in startups through corporate accelerator programs and co-creations with corporate partners.
Made 1 investment in Nova Scotia

Horizon Technology Finance Management

Horizon Technology Finance Management, LLC is a venture lending firm that specializes in providing structured debt products, including senior and subordinated venture loans, secured working capital loans, and equipment loans, to development-stage companies primarily in the technology and life sciences sectors. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Farmington, Connecticut, with additional offices in Pleasanton, California, and Reston, Virginia, Horizon focuses on investments in areas such as cloud computing, biotechnology, and alternative energy. The firm targets companies in the Mid-Atlantic and Western regions of the United States, offering loans ranging from $1 million to $25 million, with repayment terms of up to 48 months. With a team that has collectively originated over $5 billion in venture loans, Horizon aims to support innovative companies by providing essential capital to fuel their growth.
Made 1 investment in Nova Scotia

Panache Ventures

Panache Ventures is a Canadian early-stage venture capital firm that focuses on pre-seed and seed investments in technology startups. Founded in 2018, it maintains an office network across Montreal, Calgary, Vancouver, Toronto, and San Francisco. The firm backs companies in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, blockchain, virtual reality, enterprise software and data analytics, fintech, digital health, B2B software, consumer tech, property technology, and supply chain, among other technology-driven sectors. Panache seeks to support ambitious startups with potential for scale, emphasizing opportunities in Canada while enabling cross-border activity into the United States.

Stride Consumer Partners

Founded in 2019, Stride Consumer Partners is a Boston-based private equity firm that invests in consumer brands. It partners with founders and entrepreneurs to build and grow these brands.
Made 1 investment in Nova Scotia