Maple VC

Maple VC is a venture capital firm dedicated to supporting early-stage technology companies founded by individuals with Canadian roots. The firm focuses on investing in startups that have the potential to become category-defining companies in the tech industry. Maple VC believes that founders with Canadian backgrounds bring unique perspectives and strengths to the entrepreneurial landscape.

The firm's investment strategy centers on identifying exceptional founders at the pre-seed and seed stages. Maple VC typically invests up to $1.5 million in these early rounds, providing the necessary capital to help startups scale and succeed. The firm has a strong conviction that Canadians building in America lead to the most cutting-edge opportunities, as evidenced by the success of companies like Uber, Shopify, OpenAI, Databricks, Moderna, Cloudflare, Roblox, Faire, and Notion, all of which were built by Canadians in the U.S.

Maple VC's portfolio includes a diverse range of companies across various sectors, including fintech, healthtech, and enterprise solutions. Notable investments include Ritual, Clay, Setter, Virtual Kitchen, RenoRun, and Aalto. The firm is committed to building the most durable companies in the world by backing founders with Canadian roots, emphasizing a founder-first approach and a belief in the potential of Canadian entrepreneurs to make a significant impact in the global market.