# Top 35 Publishing VC (Venture Capital) Funds in Canada in May 2026

## Inovia Capital
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Montréal, Quebec, Canada
- Relevant deals: 3
- Stages: Seed, Series A, Series B
- Focus: Software, SaaS, E-Commerce

We support entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey and build technology companies that generate a positive impact on society.

## Union Square Ventures
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: New York, New York, United States
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Series A, Series B, Series C
- Focus: Software, Financial Services, FinTech

Union Square Ventures is a venture capital firm based in New York City.

## Kale United
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed
- Focus: Food and Beverage, Food Processing, Biotechnology

Kale United offers a portfolio of over 75+ plant-based game changers

## Double M Partners
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Series A
- Focus: Software, Internet, Advertising

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## Conconi Growth Partners
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Series A
- Focus: Software, FinTech, Financial Services

Conconi Growth Partners is committed to helping exceptional entrepreneurs build great companies.

## Runway Growth Capital
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: California City, California, United States
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Debt Financing, Private Equity
- Focus: Software, Health Care, Medical Device

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## Alliance of Angels
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Seattle, Washington, United States
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Series A
- Focus: Software, Health Care, Mobile

Largest and most active angel group in the Pacific Northwest

## Fondaction
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Clarke City, Quebec, Canada
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Private Equity, Debt Financing
- Focus: Manufacturing, Information Technology, Software

Since its creation in 1996, Fondaction has been based on the belief that it is not only possible to do things differently in the financial and business world, it is a necessity.Fondaction helps Québecers prepare for retirement by offering affordable retirement savings to everyone. The savings collected are invested in companies across Québec.This way, Fondaction helps create and maintain quality jobs, contributing to a stronger, more equitable and greener economy.Created in 1996, Fondaction is a labour-sponsored fund with assets in excess of one billion dollars collected as retirement savings from more than 131,000 shareholders. Fondaction's direct investments and those made through investment funds support the development of more than 1 050 SMEs in different lines of business, in large part involved in various components of the social economy.Fondaction has always been resolutely committed to socially responsible finance, from the moment it was created. The principles of sustainable development are integrated in everything it does. Whether investing in businesses directly or in capital markets, Fondaction always applies the principles of responsible investment to the money entrusted by its savers.Fondaction was one of the first institutions in Québec to make accountability reports an obligation in an effort to improve its practices and contribute to moving sustainable development forward in Québec. It produced its first report on sustainable development in 2006 in accordance with the international standards of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), the highest standards of precision and transparency in economic, social and environmental accountability.In 2010 and 2012, Fondaction remained at the forefront with its 3rd and 4th sustainable development reports, having them reviewed by an independent firm and achieving an application level of A+ from the GRI. Fondaction is the only financial institution in Québec to achieve this level.In 2014, Fondaction tabled its 5th sustainable development report, produced in accordance with the latest GRI guidelines, the G4. Fondaction also opted for Comprehensive compliance, becoming the 1st financial institution in North America and the 9th in the world to voluntarily adhere to these requirements.

## 7 Gate Ventures
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A
- Focus: Software, Information Technology, Health Care

7 Gate Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm investing in early-stage startups from Seed to pre-Series A in the technology industry, with a sector focus on software, SaaS, cloud services, marketplaces, mobile apps and solutions, Big Data/Analytics, Blockchain, FinTech, and HealthTech. Assembled by a group of serial entrepreneursspecializing in tech, operational expertise, and venture capital. 7 Gate Ventures brings key industry connections, decades of international venture-building experience and foresight to effectively strategize, mentor, and scale new businesses. 7 Gate Ventures was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

## Natacor Inc.
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Angel, Seed
- Focus: Biotechnology, Health Care, Medical Device

Natacor Inc. is a firm that provides financial and business advising as well as capital investments.

## Niagara Angel Network
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Angel, Seed, Series A
- Focus: Health Care, Apps, Content

The Niagara Angel Network is a privately driven initiative that brings together individual investors from across the Niagara Region. Members of the Niagara Angel Network, or “Angel Investors” combine their wealth of knowledge & experience to collaborate and invest in early stage growth companies. With their combined expertise, investmentknowledge, industry connections and collective due diligence Angel investors are a force to be reckoned with. Angel Networks reduce risk and improve quality of investments by providing both financial stability and mentoring opportunities to qualifying enterprises.

## Angel One Network
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Burlington, Ontario, Canada
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Angel, Seed, Series A
- Focus: Software, Health Care, SaaS

Angel One Network Inc. is a member-based, not-for-profit organization.

## Ontario Centres of Excellence
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Grant, Pre-Seed
- Focus: Software, Information Technology, Health Care

The Ontario Centres of Excellence invests in projects and people to accelerate industry R&D to impact the Ontario economy through the commercialization of leading edge research.OCE invests in- Industry-Academic collaborative research- Commercialization of academic research through licensing and spin off companies- Early stage seedfinancing of start-ups- Skills development for high quality personnelThe Ontario Centres of Excellence is a not-for-profit corporation founded in 1987. Core funding is provided by the Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation

## Version One Ventures
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Series A, Series B
- Focus: Software, Internet, Blockchain

Version One Ventures is an early-stage venture fund investing in the next generation of mission-driven founders.

## Tiny Capital
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed
- Focus: Software, Mobile, E-Commerce

We give founders simple exits that protect their team and keep their businesses operating. Offers in 7 days, close in 30.

## Northern Ontario Angels
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Angel
- Focus: Content, Medical, Big Data

Northern Ontario Angels specializes in structuring various customized car leases and car loans. They offer car financing with simple and affordable payment schedules that are tailored to your preferences. You can either opt to pay variable interest rates or fixed rates on the financial arrangement of your choosing. Along with personalizedamortization period, they offer spreads that are one of the lowest in the industry. They don't incorporate high credit risk premiums even if your credit score is bad. On the other hand, if your credit is good, you can enjoy a ride with negligible risk premiums in their financing arrangement.

## Rhino Ventures
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Series A
- Focus: Financial Services, Software, Education

There is more to choosing an investor than selecting the term sheet with the highest valuation. Strategic capital, in its true form, extends the founding team’s capacity. That’s what we do at Rhino. We invest in companies where we can add tangible value. We’ve been on the other side of the table and appreciate the importance of funder and founderalignment. From startup, growth to exit; it is entrepreneurial ambition that drives value, not venture capitalists. We invest in individuals; trust and values fit are a centerpiece in every investment.

## Hedgewood
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Series A
- Focus: Health Care, Software, E-Commerce

Hedgewood is an investment firm active in venture capital, internet businesses, real estate, specialty finance, asset management, and private equity.

## Postmedia Network
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed
- Focus: News, E-Commerce, Journalism

Postmedia Network Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Postmedia Network Canada Corp. (TSX:PNC.A, PNC.B), is the largest publisher by circulation of paid English-language daily newspapers in Canada, representing some of the country's oldest and best known media brands. Reaching millions of Canadians every week, Postmedia Network engages readersand offers advertisers and marketers integrated solutions to effectively reach target audiences through a variety of print, online, digital, and mobile platforms.

## RevenueWire
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
- Relevant deals: 1
- Focus: Video, Publishing, Advertising

RevenueWire is a global ecommerce platform for small and medium sized companies, with a focus on digital products. RevenueWire empowers companies to grow their business online by optimizing every phase of the transaction lifecycle through the SafeCart ecommerce platform and its performance marketing channels, AffiliateWire and CallStream.Thecompany consistently ranks as a top performing company in North America and worldwide, having received awards and accolades from the PROFIT 500, Branham 300, mThink Blue Book Survey and the CODiE Awards.

## Jerusalem Global Ventures
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Jerusalem, Yerushalayim, Israel
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Series A, Series B, Series C
- Focus: Software, Information Technology, Biotechnology

Since the firm was founded in 1994, Jerusalem Global's goal has been to support private Israeli technology initiatives and to generate superior returns to investors. Over the last two decades, the partners of Jerusalem Global Ventures have developed strong ties with the top Israeli entrepreneurs and visionaries enabling JGV to invest in thebest of Israel's entrepreneurs and help their portfolio companies build winning management teams.

## Eastward Capital Partners
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: West Newton, Massachusetts, United States
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Series A, Series B
- Focus: Software, Analytics, Health Care

Eastward venture debt firm works with entrepreneurs and equity sponsors to provide companies with compelling solutions to their lending needs.

## OMERS Ventures
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Series A, Series B, Seed
- Focus: Software, SaaS, Health Care

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## Relay Ventures
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Series A, Series B
- Focus: Software, Mobile, Apps

We view founders as partners. We bring capital, networks, and experience, and our founders bring expertise, teams, and dreams.

## Golden Ventures
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Series A, Series B
- Focus: Software, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology

Golden Ventures is a leading seed-stage venture capital fund, based in Toronto and investing across North America. We back bold teams and their transformative ideas.

## Vimac Ventures
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Series B, Series A
- Focus: Software, Information Technology, Information Services

VIMAC's investing model is founded on two core principles—respect for the entrepreneur, and humble acceptance that nobody has seen the future. New business creation is essentially a collaborative enterprise where success requires continuous learning and broad-based sharing of innovative ideas.Based in Boston, they deploy capital inearly-stage companies located in the eastern U.S. and Canada. Today, they have two separate investment teams—one focused on early stage ventures in IT/Adv.Materials technologies and the other focused on life sciences.To date, VIMAC investments have led to the creation of over 20 successful companies that continue to generate business innovations in IT, communications, and Internet technologies. These investments today account for over $2 billion in market value. The fund seeks to make about five new investments each year. A new investment typically goes into a Series A or Series B round with adequate reserves to support subsequent funding until the company exits via a trade sale or an IPO. Over its lifetime, a company is likely to receive $5 million to $15 million from the fund. The life sciences team makes investments from the VIMAC Milestone Medica in early stage biotechnology and medical device companies.They lead or co-lead most investments and their managers play a very active role on portfolio companies’ Boards of Directors. Often, they invest in a company's first institutional round of funding and maintain support throughout the company’s lifecycle. Along the way, they maintain a close working relationship with the management team, helping them refine business plan, build go-to-market strategies, enhance capital efficiency, find early customers and partners, and grow the business.

## RBC Venture Partners
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Series A, Series B
- Focus: Software, Enterprise Software, Information Technology

RBC Venture Partners invests venture capital and growth equity on behalf of the Royal Bank of Canada.
RBC is one of the backers of the BlackBerry Partners Fund.

## Flow Ventures
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Montréal, Quebec, Canada
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Angel
- Focus: EdTech, Education, Publishing

Flow Ventures is a SR&ED consulting firm with unparalleled experience helping companies maximize their SR&ED refunds while minimizing their risk and time.

## Verissimo Ventures
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Bedford, New Hampshire, United States
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A
- Focus: Software, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology

We invest in early stage companies and help turn finance and operations into a strategic asset. We are hands-on from day one and bring a breadth of experience in addition to our network to each of our portfolio companies. We believe that success depends on the founders and the market, but that failure can come from the many pitfalls along theway - we exist to help companies avoid those pitfalls and realize their full potential. Our investment focus is outstanding entrepreneurs with companies that leverage differentiated technology to disrupt big markets through innovative business models. We typically invest between the pre-seed and Series A stage alongside a broad range of co-investors in the US, Israel and Europe, and aim to make very efficient investment decisions.

## Beyond Impact
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed
- Focus: Food and Beverage, News, Seafood

A trusted Microsoft Gold Partner, Beyond Impact is uniquely positioned to help manage your new cloud platform from end to end with turnkey managed services. Our Azure Managed services offer cutting-edge capabilities to address your business needs.

## HBC Investments
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Dallas, Texas, United States
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Series A, Private Equity
- Focus: Music, Travel, Publishing

HBC Investments is an private equity firm.

## Golden Triangle Angel Network
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Angel, Grant
- Focus: Software, Health Care, Medical

The Golden Triangle Angelnet is a not-for-profit corporation operating under the Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation's Angel Network Program. It is a members-only organization comprised of Angel investors seeking investment opportunities in promising, early-stage businesses. In addition to the financial support, as part of theirall-encompassing commitment to assist the companies they invest in, its Angels often provide valuable mentorship and access to strong relationship capital networks to their investee companies. It is this priceless assistance that aids in the facilitation of learning, networking, and growth.

## Beedie Capital
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Post-IPO Debt, Post-IPO Equity
- Focus: Software, Enterprise Software, SaaS

A Multi-Strategy Direct Investment Platform

## Gibraltar Ventures
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Series A, Seed, Series B
- Focus: Publishing, Advertising, Software

We invest in fast growing, disruptive consumer companies and back passionate entrepreneurs.

## Bag Ventures
- Type: VC Fund
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed
- Focus: News, Publishing, Broadcasting

Bag Ventures is an investment firm.

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