Northside Ventures

Northside Ventures is a pre-seed and seed stage venture capital firm that focuses on supporting exceptional Canadian founders in the United States and Canada. The firm specializes in sectors such as artificial intelligence, vertical SaaS, fintech, and cleantech, aiming to fill a crucial gap in the Canadian startup ecosystem by offering early-stage funding that founders often struggle to find.

Founded in February 2023, Northside Ventures closed its inaugural early-stage venture capital fund in September 2024, securing $15 million CAD despite a challenging fundraising environment. The fund attracted notable institutional investors, including Inovia Capital, Bain Capital Ventures, Intact Ventures, and Golden Ventures, as well as over 50 individual investors from companies like Google, Uber, and Affirm.

The firm's investment strategy emphasizes backing founders at the pre-seed and seed stages, particularly those innovating at the intersection of music and technology. Northside Ventures seeks companies that can scale sustainably and are based in Canada or the United States. Their portfolio includes investments in sectors such as artificial intelligence, vertical SaaS, fintech, and cleantech, reflecting a commitment to supporting innovative solutions in various industries.