Montreal · Pre-Seed–Seed · 61 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Holt Xchange is a global fintech fund and accelerator investing in early-stage financial technology companies worldwide. Its investment framework evaluates opportunities across four axes: founder, market, product and financing. The firm supports portfolio companies through an extensive network of nearly 500 advisors, investors, venture partners and corporate partners, helping accelerate market growth and follow-on fundraising. Rooted in the Holt-Dunn family's five generations of financial services experience and supported by the Holdun family office, Holt emphasizes diversity and ESG, with over 75% of investments having founder- or executive-level diversity and half considered ESG. Areas of interest include open banking, insurtech, regtech, blockchain, digital identity and AI in finance.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 29, 2026.
Team · 61 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 2 of 5 portfolio companiesFintech ×2Cloud Computing ×1Consumer ×1SaaS ×1
HQs:Canada×1United States×1
Portfolio companies · 5 tracked
alumni founders can tell you what the program is really likeBy year:2022 · 12021 · 12019 · 22018 · 15 dated
Acceleron builds software that enables community banks and credit unions to offer foreign exchange services and conduct cross-border payments through a correspondent banking marketplace, generating non-interest income without requiring custom development work.
Cloud ComputingFintechSaaSCharlestown, US
Damon Magnuski(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardW. Lowell Putnam(Director)Sarah Beth Felix(Director)Andrew Dillard(Director)Dennis Lormel(Director)
Co-investorsCORI InnovationRevUp CapitalVermont Center for Emerging Technologies (VCET)
Co-investorsSWO Angel Group
Manzil provides financial solutions developed according to Islamic principles and Shariah law, serving clients seeking wealth management and financial services aligned with religious guidelines.
ConsumerFintech
Mohamad Sawwaf(Co-founder & CEO)
Co-investorsExpert DOJOHOLT Xchange / Holdun Family OfficeYork Angel Investors Inc.
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
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Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesManzil · betakit.com · Jul 10, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Holt Xchange made?
- Holt Xchange has 5 tracked investments.
- What stage does Holt Xchange invest at?
- Holt Xchange invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Holt Xchange focus on?
- Holt Xchange focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Crypto & Web3, Cybersecurity, Fintech, InsurTech, PropTech.
- Where is Holt Xchange located?
- Holt Xchange is headquartered in Montreal, CA.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
from their channelRecap of The Holt Xchange Year in Review: Fintech Seasons
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fintech show 2022 1080p
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The Holt Xchange Fintech Show 2021
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Holt Selection Days Kickoff Video
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FinteQC Panel
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Holt Invests: I EARN Webinar | WealthTech, Investments & Digital Assets*
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