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Investment thesis
Good News Ventures backs passionate, high-conviction founders building blockchain and AI startups at the pre-seed and seed stages. It targets B2B and B2B2C high-growth technology companies globally, favoring visionary teams willing to challenge the status quo and embrace risk. Beyond capital, the firm supports portfolio companies with a founder-first approach, offering expertise and access to a network of experienced partners and LPs to help solve operational challenges and scale. Its diligence framework centers on three questions: why the founder, why this solution, and why now.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 4 people
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What they invest in
from 36 of 41 portfolio companiesSaaS ×21AI & Machine Learning ×13Enterprise Software ×11Developer Tools ×6Fintech ×6Crypto & Web3 ×5Cloud Computing ×4Data & Infrastructure ×4
HQs:Canada×12United States×8India×1Philippines×1British Virgin Islands×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 25 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×92 founders×73 founders×84+ founders×1
Where their founders studiedfrom 39 founders with education data
Queen's University ×5BrainStation ×2Carnegie Mellon University ×2Crescent School ×2Manipal Institute of Technology ×2McGill University ×2Ryerson University ×2Saint Petersburg State University ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 39 founders with field-of-study data
Engineering ×11Computer Science ×10Business & Management ×9Economics ×4Mathematics & Statistics ×4Design & Architecture ×2Finance & Accounting ×2Law ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 41 founders with career history
Hult Prize Foundation ×3NEXT Canada ×3Alchemist ×2Dashboard Philippines ×2Oracle ×2Phantom Auto ×2Philippine Red Cross ×2RUGVED Systems ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
2 founders hold a PhD · 2 hold an MBA (of 41 with degree data)
Investments · 41 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 12023 · 12021 · 12020 · 12018 · 15 dated
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 PartnersExtreme Venture Partners LLPGraphite VenturesPanache VenturesQuesta Capital+2 more
Loop is a cross-border banking platform that enables businesses to manage finances, pay suppliers, and receive customer payments across multiple countries with international business accounts in the US, UK, and EU.
FintechSaaSCanada, CA
Co-investorsGraphite VenturesMistral Venture PartnersWedbush Ventures
Canaery develops a nose-computer interface that combines animal olfaction with neurotechnology and AI to detect substances and diagnose diseases.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechHardwareMedical Devices
Gabriel(Chief Executive Officer)Peter(Chief Technology Officer)
BoardDmitry(Chief Science Advisor)
Co-investors15th RockBreakout VenturesDolby Family VenturesKdT Ventures
Coinchange provides a widget that allows partners to embed institutional-grade yield products within their applications, managing onboarding, contracts, and compliance through non-custodial liquidity routing across DeFi and CeFi venues.
Crypto & Web3FintechSaaS
Co-investorsAtoia VenturesK2 CAMintfox
Cuboh provides software for restaurants to manage operations including tablet consolidation, centralized reporting, and menu management in the digital era.
B2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareFoodTechSaaSVictoria, CA
Juan Orrego(CEO)in
Co-investorsY Combinator
Dashlabs.ai builds practice management and lab information software for diagnostic laboratories, featuring billing, appointment scheduling, instrument integration for automated test result generation, medical imaging support, and secure result distribution to employers and staffing agencies.
HealthtechManila, PH
Bryan Giger(Founder)inMartin Gomez(Founder)inWeston Coleman Lim(Founder)in
Co-investorsADB VenturesY Combinator
Datafold builds AI-powered agents and tools that automate complex data engineering tasks including migrations, optimization, CI/CD, and data quality validation.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSNew York City, US
Gleb Mezhanskiy(Founder)inAlex Morozov(Founder)in
BoardAaron Jacobson(Director)inPeter Sonsini(Director)in
Co-investorsAmplify PartnersAngel Collective Opportunity FundAvant LabsNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Y CombinatorAmplify Partners CV+2 more
DevCycle is a feature management and flagging platform that helps software development teams control feature releases, run experiments, and deploy faster with reduced risk.
Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSToronto, CA
Andrew Norris(Founder/COO)inJonathan Norris(Founder/CTO)inCobi Druxerman(Founder/CPO)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorSpider Capital
Co-investorsBoreal VenturesBorealis VenturesMaRS
eleven-x provides parking and curbside management solutions for government agencies, education institutions, and organizations of various sizes.
Climate TechIoTMobility & TransportationPropTechSaaSWaterloo, CA
Co-investorsWaterloo Accelerator Centre
Finery Markets provides software-as-a-service infrastructure for institutional clients to operate their own trading environments.
Crypto & Web3FintechSaaS
Ilia D.(Founder)in
Co-investorsAPA Venture PartnersCommunitas Capital Partnersgumi Cryptos Capital (gCC)
Funnelytics is a visual funnel analytics platform that maps, tracks, and optimizes customer journeys across marketing channels, combining ad-source and on-site behavior into a unified attribution view.
AdTechMarketing TechSaaS
Mikael Dia(Founder)in
Co-investorsGreenSky VenturesMaRS Investment Accelerator Fund
GoMaterials is a platform that streamlines wholesale plant material sourcing for landscape professionals by managing estimation, procurement, and logistics.
B2B MarketplacesConstruction TechLogistics & Supply ChainNew MaterialsPropTech
Marc(COO)
#paid operates a creator marketplace that connects brands and content creators for influencer marketing campaigns, along with creative strategy support and post-campaign performance reporting.
Creator EconomyMarketing TechMarketplacesToronto, CA
Bryan Gold(Founder)in
Co-investorsBackbone AngelsTribe CapitalTwo Small Fish VenturesVanedge CapitalScaleUP Ventures
Huddle01 Cloud provides high-performance bare-metal cloud infrastructure at significantly lower costs, serving developers, startups, and engineering teams.
Cloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsMumbai, IN
Susmit Lavania(Founder)in
Co-investorsA.Capital VenturesHivemind Capital PartnersThrive Capital
Hudson Labs provides AI-powered analysis software for investor relations teams to monitor peer disclosures, prepare earnings Q&A, and track messaging themes.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSToronto, CA
Kris Bennatti(Founder)inSuhas Pai(CTO & Co-Founder)in
Co-investorsWaterloo Accelerator CentreY CombinatorZillionize
Impro provides AI-augmented coaching, mentoring, and consulting services to help organizations develop employee performance and build lasting habits for growth.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSaaS
Josh Blair(Co-Founder & CEO)inOpher Brayer(Co-Founder & Chief Performance Officer)inMaya Liberman(Co-Founder & COO)in
Co-investorsPanache Ventures
Intelocate provides a task management platform for multi-location businesses to create, assign, and track tasks across thousands of locations with compliance monitoring.
Enterprise SoftwareRetail TechSaaS
Yulia Vasilyeva(CEO)in
iRestify provides property cleaning and maintenance services combined with a real-time operations platform for property management companies overseeing multifamily and commercial buildings.
MarketplacesPropTechSaaSDallas, US
Charlotte Gummeson(President & Co-Founder)Karl Sowa(Chief Executive Officer and Director)inCharlotte Gummesson(President and Director)inEmi Quadri(Chief Financial Officer)
BoardJukka Heikka(Director)Maia Heymann(Director)in
Co-investorsConvergeGutbrain VenturesJoint EffectsBirchmere Ventures
Kepler operates a satellite constellation designed to relay data between spacecraft in low Earth orbit and beyond, functioning as internet exchange points for space-to-space communications.
Advanced ManufacturingCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureHardwareIoTSpace TechToronto, CA
Mina Mitry(Founder)in
Co-investorsBerkeley SkyDeck FundCanaan PartnersDns CapitalEvolution VC PartnersGarage CapitalMaropost Ventures+5 more
Koala is an interactive online learning platform that provides a collaborative classroom environment for teachers and students, featuring co-browsing, content uploading, and integrated invoicing for tutors.
EdTechFuture of WorkGamingMarketplacesSaaSSan Francisco, US
Xavier Lesage Moretti(Founder)inBenjamin Roux(Founder)in
Co-investorsAAF Management Ltd.Y CombinatorDCM Ventures
Mammoth offers a corporate purpose platform that helps enterprises run CSR and sustainability programs, using micro-actions and gamified rewards integrated into Slack and Teams to increase employee participation in donations and volunteering.
Enterprise SoftwareImpact & Social GoodSaaS
Micromart advances retail technology, delivering solutions to improve customer experience in the retail sector.
HardwareRetail TechSaaS
Yang Yu(Chief Executive Officer)inAditya Bali(Chief Operating Officer)inArwid Bancevicius(Chief Technology Officer)in
Co-investorsDASH VenturesBDC Capital CorporationEniac VenturesGolden Ventures
NodeOps provides infrastructure for deploying blockchain nodes and building AI applications with minimal prerequisites, eliminating gatekeeping through one-click deployment and unified tooling.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingCrypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureDeveloper Tools
Pratik Balar(Founder)in
Co-investorsMiH VenturesYAP Capital
Pipeshift provides managed inference infrastructure for deploying and scaling AI models with low latency and high reliability.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Arko C(Co-founder, CEO)inEnrique Ferrao(Founder)inPranav Reddy(Founder)in
Co-investorsArka Venture LabsMyAsiaVCSenseAI VenturesStrategxy Ventures LLCY CombinatorBioGeneration Ventures+2 more
Quandri builds an AI-powered renewal intelligence platform that automates repetitive, manual work in the policy renewal process for insurance brokerages.
AI & Machine LearningInsurTechSaaSVancouver, CA
Jackson Fregeau(Co-founder)inJamieson Fregeau(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsAviso VenturesFramework Venture PartnersFUSERebellion VenturesTeam Ignite VenturesEntrepreneur First+1 more
Quanto is a sales, marketing, and onboarding platform for accounting and bookkeeping firms that identifies and qualifies ideal clients, books discovery calls, and automates client onboarding into QuickBooks.
FintechSaaSSales Tech
Co-investorsFlair VenturesSterling Road
Quantum Bridge develops quantum-safe communication technology to protect internet communications against classical and quantum threats, working on quantum entanglement generation and quantum repeaters.
CybersecurityDeep TechQuantum ComputingToronto, CA
Mattia Montagna(CEO & Co-founder)inHoi-Kwong Lo(CSO & Co-founder)in
Co-investorsPrimo VenturesToronto Innovation Acceleration Partners
Spellbook develops AI-powered software for lawyers that integrates directly into Microsoft Word to automate contract drafting and review.
AI & Machine LearningLegalTech
Scott Stevenson(Founder)inDaniel Di Maria(Founder)inMatt Mayers(Founder)in
Co-investorsBling CapitalConcrete VenturesInovia CapitalKhosla VenturesKillick CapitalLegalTech+5 more
Spiky provides an AI platform for venture capital investors to assist with deal sourcing, due diligence, portfolio management, and founder relationships.
AI & Machine LearningFintechHR TechSaaSSales TechBoston, US
Co-investorsAmrock VenturesDorm Roomm]x[v CapitalMetis VenturesRoo CapitalTechOne Venture Capital+1 more
Stay22 provides an accommodation-booking integration for transportation and ticketing platforms, adding hotel and lodging options alongside a platform's existing search and booking flow so the platform earns commission on stays.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMobility & TransportationSaaSTravel & Hospitality
Andrew Lockhead(CEO & Co-Founder)inHamed Al-Khabbaz(CTO & Co-Founder)in
Co-investors7 Gate VenturesFounderFuelSummit Partners
Stayflexi provides software that handles operations for hotels and vacation rentals, with features for automating management tasks and selling unused rooms and amenities to increase revenue.
Enterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Venkatesh Sakamuri(Founder)inPreetam Mohan Shetty(Founder)inKrishna Sasank Talasila(Founder)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorAgya VenturesAsymmetry Ventures
Talent Protocol computes a "Builder Score" that turns a person's public GitHub and blockchain activity into a verified onchain reputation score, run in the browser using public APIs with no account required.
AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3Developer Tools
Co-investorsCoinbase VenturesFlori VenturesProtocol Labs
Via.Delivery operates a Buy Online, Pickup Anywhere (BOPA) network with more than 36,000 local commercial pickup locations across the U.S., including sites inside pharmacies, grocery stores, gas stations and convenience stores.
E-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainRetail Tech
Mitchell Nikitin(Founder)inOlga Nikitina(Founder)inOlga Nikitin(Co-founder & CPO)
Co-investorsCathexis VenturesFlucas VenturesKube VCTunitas Ventures
Voiceflow provides a platform for building AI agents that handle customer interactions, starting with customer support.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Tyler Han(Cofounder)inBraden Ream(Founder)inAndrew Lawrence(Founder)inMichael Hood(Founder)in
Co-investorsAbstract VenturesFelicis VenturesJetstreamKhosla VenturesMaC Venture CapitalOpenView Venture Partners+5 more
Voltpost provides EV charging by retrofitting existing lampposts to deliver accessible charging in urban communities.
CleantechEnergyHardwareMobility & TransportationNew York, US
Luke Mairo(Co-Founder & COO)Jeff Prosserman(Co-Founder & CEO)inJörn (Joern) Vicari(Founder)in
Co-investorsImpact America Fund
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
DecentologyGoWrench AutoUsemeruVitruveo
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Via · whalesbook.com · Aug 22, 2026
Huddle · indianretailer.com · Jul 18, 2026
Pipeshift · beststartup.us · Jul 17, 2026
Kepler Communications · newmarketpitch.com · Jul 13, 2026
Stay22 · summitpartners.com · Jul 6, 2026
Spellbook · entrevestor.com · Jul 3, 2026
Micromart · bdc.ca · May 26, 2026
Koala · smartcompany.com.au · Mar 29, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Good News Ventures made?
- Good News Ventures has 41 tracked investments, 3 of which have exited, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Good News Ventures invest at?
- Good News Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Good News Ventures focus on?
- Good News Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Crypto & Web3, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Good News Ventures located?
- Good News Ventures is headquartered in Toronto, CA.
- Who does Good News Ventures co-invest with?
- Good News Ventures most often shares deals with Y Combinator, Graphite Ventures, Khosla Ventures, among 87 tracked co-investors.
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