7 Gate Ventures
Vancouver, BCEarly-stage VC investing in Seed to pre-Series A technology startups, with a sector focus on software, SaaS, cloud services, marketplaces, mobile, big data/analytics, blockchain, fintech, and healthte
Canada hosts 63 venture funds actively investing in AI and machine learning companies. These investors range from early-stage specialists deploying seed and pre-Series A capital to growth-focused firms backing companies with validated product-market fit. Check sizes and stage focus vary widely.
Some funds like BDC Deep Tech Venture Fund ($200M) and BDC Cleantech Practice ($600M) operate at scale with patient capital mandates, while others such as Apex Innovative Investments ($35M) target smaller early-stage rounds across AI, fintech, and SaaS. Many investors concentrate on applied AI within specific verticals like enterprise software, healthcare, and climate technology rather than foundational research. Geographic distribution spans Vancouver, Edmonton, Toronto, and Montreal, with notable concentrations in Ontario and Quebec.
Beyond pure AI plays, several funds blend machine learning expertise with domain focus in cleantech, life sciences, cybersecurity, and medical devices. This list captures both generalist early-stage firms that count AI among multiple sectors and specialists like AltaML Venture Studio that bring dedicated ML expertise to portfolio acceleration. Use the details below to identify investors aligned with your stage, geography, and application area.
Early-stage VC investing in Seed to pre-Series A technology startups, with a sector focus on software, SaaS, cloud services, marketplaces, mobile, big data/analytics, blockchain, fintech, and healthte
Venture studio that brings together talent, AI/ML expertise and capital to accelerate the growth of applied AI startups within specific enterprise verticals.
Enterprise AI solutions driving enterprise productivity, resilience, and sustainability.
Early-stage impact venture fund focused on transformational technology in Climate and Health solutions.
Capital catalyst for precision medicine and next-generation medical devices at point of value acceleration.
Toronto-based $35MM venture capital fund founded in 2022 investing in early-stage startups across AI, fintech, SaaS, healthcare, and cleantech across North America and internationally.
Toronto-based VC investing globally in breakthrough clean technology growth companies addressing climate change. Fund III closed at $450M CAD. Selected by Canada VCCI cleantech stream.
Focus on technology companies with validated product-market fit ready to accelerate growth. Staged strategy with discovery checks, building conviction by tracking execution.
A $600M BDC fund following a federal budget commitment. Flexible, multistage and patient capital approach for cleantech entrepreneurs. Portfolio of 50 companies. For every $1 BDC committed, $7.3 was r
Canada's largest dedicated deep tech fund at $200M. Targets 15-20 seed to Series A Canadian companies developing transformational technologies in quantum, photonics, foundational AI, and advanced mate
A $500M BDC fund targeting late-stage, innovation-based businesses at an inflection point with strong potential for meaningful scale. Invests up to $100M/year in companies leveraging innovative techno
Fund I ($250M) + Fund II ($200M) backing early-stage companies in legacy industries where enabling technologies can reshape Canadian companies into global leaders. Covers agtech, foodtech, robotics, a
A $100M BDC fund helping Canadian entrepreneurs get ideas off the ground. Sector-agnostic software focus with cheque sizes of $100K-$1M. Pan-Canadian with particular focus on underserved regions.
A $150M BDC fund investing in early-stage businesses developing software and asset-light technologies for a net-zero economy, aligned with UN SDGs. Equity investments up to $15M per company across app
Network technologies, leading consumer and enterprise solutions, and innovation in data, analytics, AdTech, media, and content distribution aligned with Bell's strategy.
Invest in AI, space, energy, and real estate across North America and Israel through thematic funds.
Experienced industrial sustainability investor with 20+ years in energy and industrial innovation. Fifth fund invests in early-stage technologies for carbon neutrality.
Strategic advice, cash management, and flexible capital solutions to innovation companies. Financing from $1M to $100M+.
Private investment firm investing $5M-$30M in high-quality businesses with strong defensible market positions.
Thesis-first VC backing founders shaping the AI frontier. Over a decade of AI investing with $20B+ in enterprise value created, 4 unicorn exits including 1 decacorn, and 30+ portfolio companies. Focus
Invest in early-stage B2B enterprise software companies with clear product-market fit and strong Canadian angle.
Private equity arm of Desjardins Group (Canada's largest cooperative financial group) since 1974. Provides venture and growth capital to Quebec businesses.
Venture studio and VC focused on launching transformative Fintech and ClimateTech companies.
Invest in exceptional entrepreneurs with innovative climate technologies in energy, critical minerals, industrial optimization.
Early stage, emerging and growth-oriented enterprise software companies. Dedicated Enterprise software focus.
Quebec labour-sponsored fund focused on responsible and sustainable investing. Partners with Fonds FTQ, Investissement Québec, and BDC to support Quebec businesses with an emphasis on sustainability.
Active capital model in AI-powered vertical SaaS. Focus on proven product-market fit and compelling unit economics.
CoFounds & Funds B2B AI-native SaaS companies with values-driven leaders.
Canada's seed stage VC partner for exceptional B2B founders. Focus on capital efficiency and global scaling.
Largest non-bank venture debt lender globally with $10B+ portfolio. Active lender to Canadian tech and life sciences companies. Publicly traded (NYSE: HTGC). Provides venture debt from $5M-$200M+.
Non-bank venture lending company providing venture debt to VC-backed technology, life sciences, healthcare, and sustainability companies. Publicly traded (NASDAQ: HRZN). Active in the North American m
Focus on software companies and AI driving positive impact on global scale. Three strategies: Discovery, Venture, Growth.
Global deeptech and greentech companies reshaping legacy industries. Bridge between Canada and Asia-Pacific.
Growth-stage AI companies with proven product-market fit in Canada and UK.
Vancouver-based PE firm focused on consumer brands. Portfolio generates $1.5B+ in annual retail sales.
Fund igniting precision medicine by supporting early-stage discoveries; innovation arm at the intersection of AI and biomarker analysis for metabolic diseases including cancer and diabetes.
Toronto-based VC investing in lean, product-focused teams solving real-world problems. Three funds with aggregate market value exceeding $70M.
First dedicated Digital Industrial VC. Invests in Industrial AI and software at the intersection of data, automation, and large physical operations across North America, Europe, and Israel.
Leading seed-stage venture capital firm in Canada, established in 2013. Focuses on early bets in enterprise software, AI, and marketplace companies.
Corporate VC arm of National Bank of Canada. Direct equity investment in high growth potential technology companies.
Evergreen pre-seed and seed VC backed by $100M fund. Invests in 1 of every 6 tech companies in New Brunswick.
Early-stage cleantech startups enhancing performance in natural gas value chain. Industry-backed model.
Hands-on pre-seed investor backing Newfoundland and Labrador's most ambitious innovation companies.
Health tech and B2B technology at inflection point between commercialization and scale.
Private equity fund exclusively focused on high-growth opportunities in the healthcare field.
Invest in world-leading companies developing and applying artificial intelligence.
CVC and fund investment arm of RBC. Invest directly in Financial Services companies, opportunistic to other aligned sectors. $5-10MM typical.
Focus on most common age-related conditions: brain health, diabetes, cardiovascular, mobility, respiratory, musculoskeletal.
Canada's first deep tech fund. Focus on university spin-outs and pre-seed deep tech startups.
Canadian Tire Corporation's (CTC) corporate venture capital fund.
Founders of Canadian startups leading to a more sustainable, healthy, and equitable world.
Lead seed-stage rounds into B2B software companies. Five-pillar Founder Growth Platform.
Ground-breaking startups revolutionizing agrifood through technology-enabled solutions for climate, food security, sustainability.
Start-up foundry and seed fund in AI, Computer Vision, IoT, Advanced Sensors, sustainability, and Advanced Materials.
Strategic investment arm in AgTech, Digital HealthTech, Connected Consumer, and Enterprise Platforms & IoT.
Software and AI infrastructure powering global Managed Services ecosystem ($600B market).
One of Canada's leading private equity firms with experience in service, manufacturing and distribution sectors.
Next frontier of computing: domain specific deep AI platforms, physical AI, AI infrastructure, advanced computing hardware, smart energy.
Two themes: AI & Analytics and Disruptive HardTech. Target companies with sustainable technological advantages.
Back mission-driven founders early in new areas. Focus on crypto, deep tech, and enterprise SaaS.
Flexible growth capital solutions (debt, convertible debt, structured equity) to mid-later stage technology companies. $10M-$50M.
International technology investment manager. Early Growth Fund, Digital Asset Fund, and North American Seed Fund.
North America's Intelligent Industry through software, AI/ML, and IIoT. Digitalization, transformation, and sustainability.