MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund

MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund (IAF) is a prominent early-stage venture capital firm based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The fund focuses on investing in high-potential technology companies, particularly in sectors such as information technology, healthcare, and clean technology. IAF is recognized as one of Canada's most active early-stage investors, providing capital and support to ambitious founders building breakthrough technology companies.

The fund's investment strategy emphasizes early-stage opportunities, often being the first to invest in promising startups. IAF's portfolio includes companies in various stages, from seed to growth, with a strong presence in Ontario. The fund's approach combines financial support with guidance, networks, and customer access to help build globally competitive technology companies. As an evergreen fund, IAF maintains the ability to consistently deploy capital and support new investments.

With a proven track record, MaRS IAF has partnered with over 150 companies since its inception, deploying significant capital and achieving numerous follow-on funding rounds. The fund's mission is to keep Ontario's talent and technology local while helping its companies go global, contributing to the growth and success of the Canadian technology ecosystem.