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TandemLaunch Technologies Inc. in its closing of $37-million fund

On February 27, 2025, Tandem Launch Technologies Inc. announced it closed its fourth fund for early-stage deep technology startup at over $37 million. This funding had participation from the Government of Canada’s Venture Capital Catalyst Initiative (VCCI), committing $6.5 million. The fund also...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: February 27, 2025 Value: $37 million

Bonnefield Financial Inc.’s Agribusiness Fund announces second close of business

On January 15, 2025, Bonnefield Financial Inc. announced the second close of its agribusiness fund including an anchor investment from Farm Credit Canada (FCC). The Bonnefield Agribusiness Fund I (BAF) has raised over $75 million to date and is focused on investing non-controlling capital to...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Announced: January 15, 2025 Value: --

Pender Ventures in its securing of $100 million for its second fund

On November 14, 2024, Pender Ventures Technology Inflection Fund II LP announced the final close of their second venture fund at over $100 million. The final close included investment from Alberta Enterprise Corporation (AEC). Pender Ventures is a thesis-driven venture capital investor focused...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Announced: November 14, 2024 Value: $100 million

The51 Food and AgTech Fund in its closing of $30 million in its $50 million Fund

On April 28, 2023, The51 Food and AgTech Fund announced that it closed $30 million of its $50 million Fund. It is noted that the Lead Investor is Farm Credit Canada with commitments from Alberta Enterprise Corporation, National Bank of Canada and others. The51 Food and AgTech Fund is targeting...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Announced: April 28, 2023 Value: $30 million

Spring Impact Capital in its launching of a $20 million venture capital fund

On November 29, 2023, Spring Impact Capital announced it launched a $20 million venture capital fund that is focused on investing in climate and health solutions in Canada.It was founded by leaders from Spring Activator Inc., a global incubator, accelerator, and advisory organization.Osler,...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: November 29, 2023 Value: $20 million

Active Impact in its securing of over $70 million for its third fund

On November 21, 2023, Active Impact announced that it has secured over $70 million for its third fund out of its goal of $120 million. The fund was co-anchored by Northleaf Capital Partners and Fondaction and had participation from Co-operators Corporate Venture Capital Fund, Deloitte...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Closed: November 21, 2023 Value: $70 million

Northside Ventures in its launch of US$6.25 million fund

On September 5th, 2023, Northside Ventures announced it raised US $6.25 million for its initial fund. With this investment, Northside Ventures intends to back Canadian founders on both sides of the border right from the inception stage. With a target fund size of $15 million, they...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: September 5, 2023 Value: US$6.25 million

Radical Ventures in its launch of a US$550 million fund

On January 9, 2023, Radical Ventures announced that it had launched a fund that is focused on artificial Intelligence (AI) companies and is aiming to raise US$550 million.Radical Ventures is a Toronto-based venture capital firm that invests in deep tech.Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: January 9, 2023 Value: US$550 million

Two Small Fish Ventures in the launch of its third fund

On October 4, 2022, Two Small Fish Ventures announced the launch of its third venture capital fund with $24 million of committed capital secured from LPs at the initial closing and a final closing target of $40 million. The Fund is focused on early-stage investment in Canada and plans to...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: October 4, 2022 Value: -

iNovia Capital in its US$325 million early-stage fund

On June 15, 2022, iNovia Capital announced that it raised US$325 million for its fifth early-stage fund. The fund was strongly supported by existing and new investors, and will back tech-focused companies financially in their aspirations and new endeavors. This is part of their plan to help...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: June 15, 2022 Value: US$325 million