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Discover active Canadian venture capital firms, angels, and other investors. From pre-seed, seed, Series A, and beyond—connect with the most engaged backers supporting startups in Canada.
Last update: June 9, 2026
List author: Lucas Roquilly
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Canada’s VC ecosystem continues its maturation curve—backed by public and private capital working alongside global investors. A snapshot of 2024’s landscape:
Canada’s innovation hubs continue attracting both investment and talent:
Toronto (ON): ~40% of VC deals; strong concentration in fintech, AI, and SaaS
Vancouver (BC): Gaming, biotech, and clean tech strengths
Montreal (QC): AI-heavy ecosystem, fueled by Mila and deeptech
Ottawa (ON): Telecom, cybersecurity, and government-tech clusters
Halifax (NS): Rising pre-seed activity through local micro-VCs
Founders raising funds in these sectors should reference specialized investor lists linked below:
A few heavyweight firms shape much of the Canadian venture landscape:
While less centralized, key individuals and networks include:
After a record year in 2023, early-stage activity dipped—but the ecosystem remains opportunistic:
Cross-border capital plays a pivotal role in Canadian venture funding:
These tools and programs are essential for anyone fundraising in Canada:
BDC Capital & VCAP – Government-backed funding programs across cleantech, SaaS, and more.
SR&ED Tax Credits – Refundable tax credits for R\&D-focused startups.
Startup Canada – Canada's leading entrepreneurship organization and a national network.
The 50 (CVCA) – Annual guide profiling Canada’s top VC firms and their focus areas.
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Founders raise with OpenVC because it is designed to cut through the noise and get founders in front of the right investors, fast. With built-in tools for CRM, analytics, and warm intros, it helps you stay organized and improve your chances of getting a reply.
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Absolutely, OpenVC is designed for early-stage fundraising. You’ll find thousands of angel investors, pre-seed VCs, accelerators, incubators, and family offices who are actively backing startups across sectors and geographies. Use OpenVC’s filters to narrow your search and find the right investors for your startup.
Some examples of startups that successfully secured funding through OpenVC include Mobly (2.5M seed), Paxum ($1.2M seed), and Laennec AI ($400k pre-seed). OpenVC startups have gone on to raise more than $1 billion from top venture capital firms like YC, Sequoia, Google Ventures, and M12.
OpenVC was created by Stephane Nasser and Lucas Roquilly—two founders building tools to make startup fundraising more transparent and accessible. We launched OpenVC to help founders find investors, get replies, and raise smarter. The platform is bootstrapped, community-driven, and built with a lot of heart.
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