What stage does BEST Funds invest at?

BEST Funds invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.

What sectors does BEST Funds focus on?

BEST Funds focuses on Cleantech, Cloud Computing, Fintech, SaaS.

Where is BEST Funds located?

BEST Funds is headquartered in Toronto, CA.

BEST Funds

Venture capital

Toronto · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 3 people tracked

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Investment thesis

B.E.S.T. Funds backs high-potential emerging Canadian companies from seed and startup through later-stage financing, investing across the entire capitalization structure. It concentrates on software, cloud computing, financial services, and clean tech, sectors it views as offering the greatest growth potential. Beyond capital, the firm delivers a holistic approach with strategic consulting, market analysis, fundraising guidance, and M&A support. It offers a broad range of investment solutions including alternatives, venture debt, and private equity, delivered to institutions and individuals through customized limited partnerships, life insurance vehicles, trusts, and prospectus-offered funds, drawing on its network and long track record.

Invests inCleantech Cloud Computing Fintech SaaS Canada Toronto

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage

Pre-Seed–Late Stage

Toronto, CA

Instruments

Equity · Debt

Founded

1995

Tracked investments

Team · 3 people

from the firm's website

John Richardson· CEO & Founder

Founder and CEO of B.E.S.T. Funds since 1995, involved in all 350+ transactions and experienced in private company M&A, valuations, restructurings and strategic advisory. Holds an MBA and is a CA, CPA and CBV.

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Mark Donatelli· Vice President

VP of B.E.S.T. Funds involved in portfolio management, due diligence, business development and investment structuring. Previously held finance roles at Wave Financial, Northbridge Financial, PwC and OpenText; holds a BBA and is a CFA, CA, CPA and CBV.

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Tom Lunan· CFO

CFO of B.E.S.T. Funds since 2000, focused on portfolio management and compliance. Previously worked at the Toronto Stock Exchange and Ontario Securities Commission; holds a BA and is a CPA, CA and CFA charterholder.

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Investments · 1 tracked

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Perchgetperch.appOct 2022 · $4M

Perch is a home monitoring app that turns a spare phone, tablet, laptop or webcam into a live home camera.

Co-investorsBackstage Capital Emles Venture Partners Arborview Capital Ontario Centre of Innovation Second Century Ventures

Frequently asked questions

What stage does BEST Funds invest at?: BEST Funds invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
What sectors does BEST Funds focus on?: BEST Funds focuses on Cleantech, Cloud Computing, Fintech, SaaS.
Where is BEST Funds located?: BEST Funds is headquartered in Toronto, CA.

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