This is not a vanity list. It is a working map of capital for founders who want to raise in Canada in 2026 without wasting time on inactive funds, legacy brands, or firms that quietly stopped leading rounds. These firms are actively deploying, writing meaningful checks, and shaping outcomes at Seed through Series B+.
Use this list to shortlist by stage fit, match sector focus, identify lead versus follow behavior, and understand regional capital patterns. Strong founders target 5–8 funds with intent. Everyone else sprays.
Stage: Series A–Growth. Backs category leaders early and stays involved long-term. High bar for clarity and execution.
Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed. Founder-first firm with deep early-stage support and strong PMF discipline.
Stage: Series B+. Applied AI and enterprise software with deep diligence. Not for early discovery.
Stage: Seed–Series B. Product-led, globally ambitious companies with clear GTM.
Stage: Seed–Series B. Fintech-focused with strong institutional relationships and regulatory depth.
Stage: Series A–Growth. Long-term capital with enterprise bias and strong governance expectations.
Stage: Seed. Selective, thesis-led, and founder-driven. Quality over volume.
Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed. Strong track record in product-driven companies and early signals.
Stage: Seed–Series A. Deep AI specialization. Technical credibility required.
Stage: Seed–Series B. International mindset with strong cross-border expansion experience.
Stage: Seed–Growth. Structured capital with policy alignment. Slower but stable.
Stage: Seed–Series A. Fintech and data-driven businesses with institutional-grade rigor.
Stage: Pre-Seed. Operator-led fund backing technical founders early.
Stage: Series A–B. B2B SaaS focus with GTM discipline and sales efficiency bias.
Stage: Seed–Series A. Mobile, fintech, and data infrastructure plays.
Stage: Series A–Growth. Life sciences and health innovation with long timelines and deep science.
Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed. Venture builder model suited to founders open to co-creation.
Stage: Series A+. Not Canada-only, but actively investing in Canadian winners.
Stage: Growth. Later-stage institutional capital. Not for early rounds.
Stage: Growth. Operationally focused growth investing.
Stage: Seed–Series A. Quiet, disciplined, and selective with a long-term orientation.
Stage: Series A–Growth. Strategic capital tied to Quebec-based growth.
Stage: Series B+. Scaling-focused fund for companies exiting early growth.
Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed. Corporate-backed innovation and venture studio model.
Stage: Pre-Seed. Accelerator-backed capital with global network access.
A strong raise in 2026 is not about finding money. It is about finding aligned capital. The firms above are active, but only a few will be right for your stage, sector, and ambition. Choose carefully.
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