BDC Growth Venture Fund↗
CanadaGrowth
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
Canadian Education Investors
4 funds
Canada hosts four active venture investors with distinct focuses on education and related technology sectors. BDC Growth Venture Fund deploys up to $100 million annually into late-stage companies, while BDC Thrive Lab for Women targets early-stage, women-led ventures addressing social impact goals. BDC Women in Technology Venture Fund, with $200 million deployed across 38 investments and 8 exits, concentrates on seed through Series B rounds in fintech, medtech, and manufacturing tech.
GTAN operates as Canada's most active early-stage investor since 2008, with over 250 portfolio companies spanning pre-seed to Series A funding across software, hardware, and deep tech. These four funds represent different entry points for education entrepreneurs. Whether your company needs growth-stage capital, early institutional backing, or angel-led support, this list identifies the investors most active in Canadian education technology and adjacent sectors.
BDC Thrive Lab for Women↗
CanadaPre-SeedSeedEarly
A $100M innovative equity investment lab providing capital, training and support for 100+ ambitious women-led businesses committed to delivering measurable positive social impact tied to UN SDGs.
BDC Women in Technology Venture Fund↗
CanadaSeedSeries ASeries B+
A $200M fund — one of the world's largest dedicated to investing in women-led tech companies. Made 38 investments with 8 successful exits. Predecessor to the Thrive Platform.
GTAN | Angel to Series A Investments↗
Waterloo Region, OntarioPre-SeedSeed
A community of angels, super angels, family offices, and venture funds investing in Canadian tech startups from pre-seed to Series A since 2008. Canada's most active early-stage investors with 250+ po