Real Ventures
Fund · Montreal · realventures.com
Real Ventures is a Montreal venture capital firm that backs Canadian technology founders early, starting at pre-seed.
It started in 2007 as a seed investor and has since widened the stages and places it invests in. John Stokes is its Managing Partner.
Its FAQ says it is currently focused on its existing companies and on follow-on investments in them. It prefers an introduction through its network, and founders can also reach it through the contact form on its site.
What it invests in
Currently focused on follow-on investments in companies it already backs
Early stage, from pre-seed onward
Any industry, with a focus on technology companies in areas such as AI, connectivity and sustainable innovation
Mainly Canadian founders, and it has also invested in U.S. companies
Often co-invests and does not need to lead the round
Location
3 Place Ville-Marie, Suite 400, Montreal, QC H3B 2E3
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