What stage does Invest Nova Scotia invest at?

Invest Nova Scotia invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Growth stages.

What is Invest Nova Scotia's typical check size?

Invest Nova Scotia typically writes checks of $73K – $730K.

Where is Invest Nova Scotia located?

Invest Nova Scotia is headquartered in Halifax, CA.

Invest Nova Scotia

Government fund

Halifax · Pre-Seed–Growth · 1 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Invest Nova Scotia is a government business development agency that helps grow businesses across the province and globally. It supports companies at every stage — from early-stage start-ups to firms scaling and expanding into new markets — by combining programs, incentives, and investments. Through the Nova Scotia First Fund, it invests venture capital in emerging technology companies with high growth potential. The agency collaborates with industry, academic institutions, and government partners to identify growth opportunities and deliver tailored services. It also emphasizes the province's high-growth sectors, including technology, ocean technology, life sciences, aerospace and defence, financial services, and advanced manufacturing.

Invests inAdvanced Manufacturing AgTech AI & Machine Learning Biotech Cleantech Climate Tech Construction Tech Deep Tech Defense Tech Energy Enterprise Software Fintech Healthtech Media & Entertainment Medical Devices New Materials SaaS Space TechCanadaHalifax

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage

Pre-Seed–Growth

Check

$73K – $730K

Halifax, NS, CA

Instruments

Equity · Grants

Founded

1995

AUM

$29M

Team · 1 people

from the firm's website

Chris Morrissey· Chief Executive Officer

Chris Morrissey is an executive with experience in leadership, business development, and performance management. Before Invest Nova Scotia he was VP of resource management at Acadian Seaplants Ltd and former executive director of Clean Foundation, and has held senior roles in amateur sport including CEO of the 2011 Canada Winter Games. He holds an EMBA from Saint Mary's University.

Frequently asked questions

What stage does Invest Nova Scotia invest at?: Invest Nova Scotia invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Growth stages.
What is Invest Nova Scotia's typical check size?: Invest Nova Scotia typically writes checks of $73K – $730K.
What sectors does Invest Nova Scotia focus on?: Invest Nova Scotia focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AgTech, AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Construction Tech, Deep Tech, Defense Tech, Energy, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Healthtech, Media & Entertainment, Medical Devices, New Materials, SaaS, Space Tech.
Where is Invest Nova Scotia located?: Invest Nova Scotia is headquartered in Halifax, CA.

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