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AcceleratorMontreal · Pre-Seed–Growth · 16 people tracked
Also known as Msa Advisors, Llc
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Investment thesis
MAIN's mission centers on connecting entrepreneurs with the resources and investors most relevant to their growth. It works to facilitate meaningful connections between innovative companies and aligned investors, and to explore new ways of improving access to equity investment for innovative firms. The organization is active in the Quebec entrepreneurial ecosystem, collaborating with incubators, accelerators, and other support players across different stages of the entrepreneurial journey.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 16 people
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What they invest in
from 5 of 7 portfolio companiesFintech ×2Consumer ×1Direct to Consumer ×1E-commerce ×1GovTech ×1Impact & Social Good ×1Media & Entertainment ×1SaaS ×1
HQs:Canada×5
Portfolio companies · 7 tracked
alumni founders can tell you what the program is really likeAccelia is a venture capital fund that invests in early-stage, high-technology-potential companies that have completed a product or service and achieved market validation, with a focus on women-owned or women-led businesses.
Co-investorsExport Development Canada (EDC)
Official government portal of Québec providing information about the elected government, its priorities, municipalities, organizations, and public sector job opportunities.
GovTech
Co-investorsLa Caisse500 GlobalFelicis VenturesGreylock Partners
Front Row Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Canada that invests in early-stage startups and provides mentoring and community support to student founders across multiple Canadian regions.
Sector Agnostic
Emmanuelle Coppinger(Managing Partner / Managing Director)in
Co-investorsBoxOne VenturesInovia Capital
OMY Cosmetics sells a personalized exfoliating toner essence formulated with adjustable concentrations of AHAs, BHAs, and PHAs tailored to individual skin profiles.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsAccelia CapitalBDC Capital CorporationCrédit Mutuel EquityFondaction
Startupfest is a three-day founder-focused festival held in Montréal that connects founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders through networking, talks, and pitch competitions.
Media & EntertainmentMontréal, CA
Alistair Croll(Co-founder)in
Zeffy operates a 100% free, all-in-one fundraising and donor management platform for nonprofits and charities, offering tools such as donation collection and volunteer management.
FintechImpact & Social GoodSaaS
Thibaut(Co-founder)François de Kerret(Founder)in
Co-investorsFounderFuelRing CapitalPanache Ventures
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesZeffy · rallyup.com · Jul 24, 2026
consultation · indianstartupnews.com · Apr 29, 2026
Fund performance · per public LP disclosures · 4
as of Dec 2025| Fund | Vintage | Committed | Net IRR | TVPI | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Capital VIII Coöperatief U.A.LPs: Ventura County Employees' Retirement Association | 2024 | — | 14.4% | 1.08x | 0.00x |
| Main Post IIILPs: Teachers' Retirement System of Oklahoma | 2023 | — | — | 0.88x | 0.00x |
| Main Post Co-InvestmentLPs: San Diego City Employees' Retirement System | 2017 | — | 25.2% | 5.78x | 0.61x |
| Main Post Growth Capital II, L.P.LPs: Texas Municipal Retirement System | — | — | 14.6% | 1.84x | 0.47x |
Source: public limited-partner disclosures (CalPERS, CalSTRS). Net IRR / TVPI / DPI as reported by the limited partner; a fund's early-year IRR is an interim estimate (J-curve).
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has MAIN made?
- MAIN has 7 tracked investments.
- What stage does MAIN invest at?
- MAIN invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What sectors does MAIN focus on?
- MAIN focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is MAIN located?
- MAIN is headquartered in Montreal, CA.
- Who does MAIN co-invest with?
- MAIN most often shares deals with La Caisse, FounderFuel, Ring Capital, among 3 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
from their channelLa PI dans le domaine de l'aérospatial et de la défense: comment protéger des technologies sensibles
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