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Extreme Venture Partners
Venture capitalToronto · Seed · 3 people tracked
Also known as Extreme Venture Partners LLP
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Extreme Venture Partners focuses on seed-stage startups in Canada, acting as both investor and mentor. Across three funds it has invested in more than 100 startups, co-founded numerous companies, helped create over 10,000 jobs, generated significant shareholder value, and achieved exits to major global brands.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 27, 2026.
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What they invest in
from 42 of 70 portfolio companiesSaaS ×21AI & Machine Learning ×16Enterprise Software ×12Marketing Tech ×9Data & Infrastructure ×7Healthtech ×5Media & Entertainment ×5AdTech ×4
HQs:Canada×23United States×4
Who they back
founder profiles across 21 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×112 founders×23 founders×54+ founders×3
Where their founders studiedfrom 24 founders with education data
University of Waterloo ×4Queen's University ×2York University ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 23 founders with field-of-study data
Computer Science ×6Engineering ×6Business & Management ×4Finance & Accounting ×3Economics ×2Humanities ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 27 founders with career history
S&P Capital IQ ×3Openlabs Technologies & Consulting (P) LTD ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
2 founders hold a PhD · 6 hold an MBA (of 25 with degree data)
Investments · 70 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 12023 · 12020 · 12019 · 22015 · 12014 · 12009 · 18 dated
Shopify is a commerce platform that lets businesses build online stores, sell across multiple online and in-person channels, and manage international sales and shipping.
AI & Machine LearningE-commerceRetail TechSaaSOttawa, CA
Daniel Weinand(Founder)inScott Lake(Founder)Tobias Lütke(Founder)inAmy Shapero(Executive Officer)Craig Miller(Executive Officer)inJeff Weiser(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersBright Pixel CapitalData TechDraft Ventures LlcExtreme Venture Partners LLPFelicis Ventures+12 more
Acto provides a mobile app platform for field-based sales teams in regulated industries to deliver training, coaching, and presentations with approved content and messaging.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechSaaSSales Tech
Parth Khanna(CEO)in
Co-investorsDMZExtreme Venture Partners LLPGood News VenturesGraphite VenturesInnovation Grade VenturesLaurier Startup Fund+6 more
AdStash provides a platform and device that enables businesses to monetize digital screens through targeted advertising, serving venues ranging from small retail stores to large facilities with multiple displays.
AdTechSaaSToronto, CA
Co-investorsalphabet angelsBDC Fund Investments (Fund-of-Funds)BDC Venture CapitalCapital InnovatorsExtreme Venture Partners LLPHarvard Business Angels of Chicago+2 more
Adstra provides identity resolution and data licensing solutions that enable brands, agencies, and publishers to drive growth through clean customer data and targeted audience activation across marketing channels.
AdTechData & InfrastructureMarketing Tech
Co-investorsExtreme Venture Partners LLPProgress VenturesGreycroftMenlo VenturesTiger Global Management
Beam is a cloud platform for developers to build and ship AI products without managing infrastructure, servers, or containers.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareNew York City, US
Eli Mernit(Founder)inLuke Lombardi(Founder)inAdam Eagle(Founder)Chinakrit Piamchon(Founder)Dan Mottice(Founder)Nattapat Chaimanowong(Founder)
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesSoma CapitalUncorrelated VenturesY CombinatorAbacus Capital GroupAC Ventures+24 more
Blanc Labs is a technology consulting and systems integration firm serving financial services and healthcare companies.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechCanada, CA
Hamid Akbari(CEO)inVaibhav(Head of Advisory)in
Co-investors7 Gate VenturesExtreme Venture Partners LLP
Bot Food Co builds a personal context layer for AI that allows individuals to own and control their data across multiple AI platforms.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsSaaSToronto, CA
Ian Collins(Co-founder)inNitin Singhal(Co-founder)inFaik Faisalin
Co-investorsExtreme Venture Partners LLP
Magnite operates an independent sell-side advertising technology platform that connects media owners with advertisers, with a focus on programmatic supply and connected/streaming TV (CTV).
AdTechMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
Craig Roah(Founder)Duc Chau(Founder)Frank Addante(Founder)Julie Mattern(Founder)
Co-investorsMantella Venture PartnersRho Capital PartnersRho VenturesRunway Venture PartnersInovia CapitalMayfield Fund+1 more
Chatter provides a conversational platform that engages customers in real time and delivers targeted feedback to retailers to improve brand experience.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureMarketing TechRetail Tech
Simon Fosterin
Co-investors500 GlobalDMZ VenturesExtreme Venture Partners LLPRogue Insight Capital
d1g1t provides wealth management and portfolio management software for financial advisors, RIAs, and multi-family offices.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSToronto, CA
Dan Rosen(CEO and Co-Founder)inPhilippe Rouanet(Founder)inBenoit Fleury(Founder)inJason Marks(Director)inDarie Urbanky(Director)Andrew L. Newcomb(Director)
Co-investorsExtreme Venture Partners LLPFINTOP CapitalMissionOGNAventuresGibraltar VenturesIlluminate Financial
Vancouver-based developer of AI-assisted electric motorcycles whose board resigned in 2026 without delivering a production bike.
AI & Machine LearningMobility & TransportationVancouver, CA
Co-investorsExtreme Venture Partners LLPNurture Venture PartnersTechstarsPallasite Ventures
Dentem is a cloud-based dental practice management platform that unifies scheduling, patient records, imaging, billing, CRM and analytics for dental clinics.
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechSaaS
Co-investorsExtreme Venture Partners LLP
Dot Health provides a platform for patients to access, track, and share their health records and medical data with their healthcare providers.
Digital HealthHealthtechToronto, CA
Co-investorsExtreme Venture Partners LLPThin Air Labs
Envoi is a courier and package delivery company operating across Canada that combines software and operational efficiency to provide shipping with transparency and predictability.
Logistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationSaaSKitchener, CA
Co-investorsExtreme Venture Partners LLPTechstars
Western University is a public university in Canada, presenting institutional initiatives across equity and inclusion, Indigenous engagement, sustainability, wellness, campus safety, accessibility, entrepreneurship, and accountability.
EdTech
Co-investorsExtreme Venture Partners LLP
Flixel creates software tools for visual storytelling, including Cinemagraph Pro (for creating animated still images), Flixel Cloud (for hosting and streaming), and Persecond (a timelapse app).
Creator EconomyDeveloper ToolsMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
Mark H Pavlidis(Technical Co-founder, CTO and Managing Director)in
Co-investorsExtreme Venture Partners LLPMantella Venture Partners
Fulfil builds operations software for direct-to-consumer and growing ecommerce brands that integrates inventory management, order fulfillment, accounting, and warehouse operations into one platform.
E-commerceEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSToronto, CA
Sharoon Thomas(Co-founder & CEO)inPrakash PandeyinRituparna PandaTarun Bhardwajin
Co-investors500 GlobalDCVC (Data Collective)Extreme Venture Partners LLPEclipseKhosla Ventures
Hackworks designs and executes custom hackathons and innovation programs for enterprises across health, finance, professional services, government, and real estate sectors.
Developer ToolsEdTechEnterprise SoftwareSaaSToronto, CA
Co-investorsExtreme Venture Partners LLP
Influitive provides a SaaS platform and professional services for customer advocate marketing, helping companies discover and mobilize their customer advocates to drive sales and customer lifetime value.
Marketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
Mark Organ(Founder)inPuneet ArorainRich Stollerin
Co-investors500 GlobalExtreme Venture Partners LLPGolden VenturesHummer Winblad Venture Partners (HWVP)Illuminate VenturesLightspeed Venture Partners+8 more
Kognitiv provides loyalty technology that powers reward programs for consumer brands, handling transaction processing and redemptions in real-time on mobile platforms.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaS
Co-investorsCogent CapitalExtreme Venture Partners LLPSWO Angel Group
Linkett develops analytics software for digital signage and out-of-home advertising networks.
Media & Entertainment
Ashok PatelDouglas LustedVlad Pisanov
Co-investors500 GlobalExtreme Venture Partners LLP
Lokafy is a travel platform that connects travelers with local people and experiences, emphasizing authentic cultural encounters and human connection over traditional tourism.
B2B MarketplacesMarketplacesSocialTravel & Hospitality
Kiran Samra(Founder)in
Co-investorsExtreme Venture Partners LLP
Mavencare connects seniors requiring home care with their families through a mobile platform that provides real-time updates on care appointments, medication reminders, and caregiver monitoring.
B2B MarketplacesDigital HealthHealthtechToronto, CA
Co-investorsExtreme Venture Partners LLPFJ LabsScaleUP Ventures
Monogram designs hardware tools that enable creative professionals to interact with digital creation software through physical interfaces.
Creator EconomyHardwareMedia & Entertainment
Calvin Chu(Founder)in
Co-investorsExtreme Venture Partners LLPDST GlobalLux Capital
Perks is a platform where consumers earn points by completing surveys, submitting product reviews, creating content, and applying to brand ambassador and product-testing opportunities, then redeem those points for discount codes and rewards.
Creator EconomyMarketing TechMarketplaces
Co-investorsExtreme Venture Partners LLPLaurier Startup Fund
Nekso is a mobile app that connects passengers with licensed taxi drivers and fleets, offering ride-hailing services with an emphasis on driver selection, passenger safety, and support for established local taxi operators.
B2B MarketplacesMobility & Transportation
Co-investors7 Gate VenturesExtreme Venture Partners LLP
Pitstop is an AI-powered fleet maintenance platform that uses predictive analytics to reduce vehicle downtime and maintenance costs for fleet operators.
AI & Machine LearningIoTLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSToronto, CA
Shiva Bhardwaj(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsAutomotive Ventures MobilityExtreme Venture Partners LLPService Provider CapitalTech Square VenturesTechstarsWorldQuant Ventures+2 more
Revlo provides tools for video game streamers to interact with and monetize their audience through fan engagement features like rewards and recognition systems.
ConsumerCreator EconomyGamingSan Francisco, US
Adam Hueniken(Vice President of Engineering)inMoawia Eldeeb(Team Lead)inJames Sun(CEO)Julie Topp(Head of Product)
Co-investorsExtreme Venture Partners LLPMaple Leaf AngelsY Combinator1517Correlation VenturesFoundation Capital+7 more
RADAR is an RFID-based hardware and software platform that enables real-time inventory tracking and location accuracy in retail stores.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHardwareIoTRetail TechNew York City, US
Spencer Hewett(CEO)inAlan Curtis(Founder)Brandon Roth(Founder)Caleb Tebbe(Founder)Coby Berman(Founder)Devin Eldridge(Founder)
Co-investorsAlign VenturesCianna CapitalColle Capital PartnersExtreme Venture Partners LLPPROOFY Combinator+13 more
RiverPay enables global merchants to accept payments from Chinese consumers and access Chinese marketing channels including WeChat and Alibaba payment integrations.
E-commerceFintechMarketing Tech
Co-investorsExtreme Venture Partners LLPMarathon Venture PartnersIMO Ventures
Rypple is an AI coaching tool for managers that draws on a team's meetings, messages, goals, and commitments to surface signals, prompt daily actions, and support tougher conversations.
AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkHR TechSaaS
Co-investorsAI FundExtreme Venture Partners LLPSpider CapitalBridgescale PartnersDraper Fisher Jurvetson (DFJ)
SensorSuite partners building system specialists and utility executives to modernize building systems in support of energy grid transition.
CleantechEnergyIoTPropTech
Kristian Lavereau(President & CEO)in
Co-investorsDMZ VenturesExtreme Venture Partners LLPGreensoil PropTech VenturesHazelview Ventures
Kii Health provides employee health navigation services that guide workers through complex healthcare decisions by connecting them with appropriate professionals and care pathways to improve outcomes and reduce organizational risk.
Enterprise SoftwareHealthtech
Mathew Paquet(Founder)in
Co-investorsExtreme Venture Partners LLPRelentless Pursuit Partners
Statflo provides a business texting platform that enables brands to conduct one-to-one customer conversations at scale.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSSales TechToronto, CA
Co-investorsElsewhere PartnersExtreme Venture Partners LLPGarage CapitalLaurier Startup FundRising TideRound13 Capital+2 more
ThinkData Works provides a platform for accessing, blending, and integrating standardized data to support decision science across organizations.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareToronto, CA
Bryan Smith(Founder)in
Co-investorsExtreme Venture Partners LLPYaletown PartnersBDC Capital CorporationFirst Ascent VenturesRho Ventures
Tracxn provides a market intelligence and deal discovery platform that combines technology with human review to track over 7.7 million private companies worldwide across sectors and funding stages.
Data & InfrastructureFintechSaaS
Neha Singh(Founder)inAbhishek Goyal(Founder)
Co-investorsAccelElevation CapitalExtreme Venture Partners LLPPeak XV PartnersPortland Seed FundScout Ventures+4 more
Ubique Biotech develops AI-designed synthetic reagents (antigen and antibody based) for precision diagnostics used in formats such as ELISA and rapid point-of-care tests.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechMedical Devices
Co-investorsGRIDX
Wagepoint is a Canadian payroll software provider that serves small businesses, bookkeepers, and accountants.
HR TechSaaSCanada, CA
Co-investorsExtreme Venture Partners LLPTIMIA Capital
Webware.io provides online marketing and digital presence solutions for small businesses, including website creation and SEO, delivered through a single platform.
AdTechMarketing TechSaaSToronto, CA
Cory York(Co-Founder & CEO)inIndrajit Chowdhury(Founder)in
Co-investorsExtreme Venture Partners LLP
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ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceRetail TechWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsExtreme Venture Partners LLPInnovation Grade VenturesMaple Leaf AngelsInovia Capital
Wingmate provides outsourced sales team services that qualify leads and schedule appointments for B2B sales teams.
AI & Machine LearningSaaSSales Tech
Matt Leuschner(Founder)in
Co-investorsExtreme Venture Partners LLP
Wysdom (part of the Verint CX Automation Platform) provides chatbot and conversation analytics software that captures interaction data from voice and digital bots and surfaces KPIs like containment rate, cost per chat, and customer experience in a unified dashboard.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Co-investorsBrightspark VenturesExtreme Venture Partners LLPMindset VentureMantella Venture PartnersScaleUP Ventures
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Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
AirStreamAudioWorksBiz AirlinesBumpTopCalendarheroChatter ResearchCivicconnectCloudMDCrowdmatrixEve TabFixmoFoxquiltGommaJ2PlayLocationaryMinboxPicaticPlay The FutureQualiaShopLocketSpentlySTEM VillageSwarmio MediaUken GamesWorld of AngusXtreme Blockchain LabsXtreme Labs
Exits · 7
1 IPOs · 6 acquisitions · showing 3ShopifyNASDAQ: SHOPChangoacq. by Rubicon ProjectRyppleacq. by Betterworks
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Shopify · shopify.engineering · Sep 10, 2026
Fulfil · inc42.com · May 28, 2026
Beam · ycombinator.com · Nov 25, 2025
Statflo · statflo.com · Apr 11, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Extreme Venture Partners made?
- Extreme Venture Partners has 70 tracked investments, 7 of which have exited, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Extreme Venture Partners invest at?
- Extreme Venture Partners invests at the Seed stage.
- What is Extreme Venture Partners's typical check size?
- Extreme Venture Partners typically writes checks of $182.5K – $1.1M.
- What sectors does Extreme Venture Partners focus on?
- Extreme Venture Partners focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Extreme Venture Partners located?
- Extreme Venture Partners is headquartered in Toronto, CA.
- Who does Extreme Venture Partners co-invest with?
- Extreme Venture Partners most often shares deals with Extreme Venture Partners LLP, 500 Global, Maple Leaf Angels, among 89 tracked co-investors.
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