MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund (IAF)
AcceleratorToronto · Pre-Seed–Series B · 7 people tracked
Also known as MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund
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Investment thesis
MaRS supports Canadian founders from pre-seed funding through international expansion, providing office/lab space, targeted programming, advisory guidance and investor connections. It focuses on commercializing science and technology to strengthen Canada's innovation economy. Through the MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund and its capital programs, it connects high-potential companies with vetted investors, customers and partners. Sector emphasis spans health and life sciences (therapies, diagnostics, digital care), cleantech (food, energy, transportation, construction, manufacturing), and emerging technologies such as AI, quantum, robotics and advanced manufacturing.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 7 people
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Founder mafia
2 people who came through MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund (IAF) went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 14 of 15 portfolio companiesCleantech ×6Deep Tech ×6AI & Machine Learning ×5Energy ×4Climate Tech ×3Impact & Social Good ×3SaaS ×3Advanced Manufacturing ×2
HQs:Canada×11European Union×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 11 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×32 founders×73 founders×1
Portfolio companies · 15 tracked
alumni founders can tell you what the program is really like
Cognota provides a platform for learning and development (L&D) and talent professionals to manage workforce development and transformation.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaS
Ryan Austin(Founder)in
Co-investorsBlossom Street VenturesDifferential VenturesTIA VenturesBDC Capital CorporationGrotech VenturesIDEA Fund Partners
FeX Energy develops iron-based thermochemical energy storage systems that convert electricity into sustained high-temperature heat up to 900°C for industrial applications.
CleantechDeep TechEnergyMontreal, CA
Jeffrey Bergthorson(Professor)
Co-investorsAmplify Capital
Growcer provides modular growing infrastructure and ecosystem support to enable communities to produce fresh food year-round locally.
AgTechFoodTechHardwareImpact & Social Good
Corey Ellis(Co-founder)inAlida Burke(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsOntario Centre of InnovationOntario Centre of Innovation programsSheBoot
Innerspace is a health-tech company that helps pharmaceutical companies improve quality, efficiency, and compliance in aseptic manufacturing.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningBiotechHealthtechSaaS
Sebastian Scheler(Founder)in
Co-investorsMatterwave VenturesRiverside Acceleration CapitalHTGFYaletown Partners
Litus develops advanced chemistry and nanotechnology solutions to address energy challenges.
CleantechDeep TechEnergyNew MaterialsCalgary, CA
Dr. Nafie(Founder)Dr. Vitale(Founder)Dr. Pereira-Almao(Founder)
Co-investorsStartup TNTUCeed Funds
Ayrton Energy develops liquid organic hydrogen carriers using electrolysis to enable safe storage and transport of hydrogen through existing fuel infrastructure, reducing costs by up to 50 percent.
CleantechDeep TechEnergyImpact & Social GoodSector AgnosticToronto, CA
Natasha KostenukBrandi Kinkead
Co-investorsSOSVClimate InvestmentScale AI
Metafold provides a geometric intelligence platform that analyzes 3D CAD data to enable manufacturers to make rapid design and manufacturing decisions.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep Tech
Co-investorsDifferential VenturesJetstreamActive Impact Investments
Mission from MaRS is a program of MaRS Discovery District that identifies, accelerates and scales the adoption of Canadian climate technology solutions across multiple sectors including public procurement, carbon removal, and building decarbonization.
CleantechClimate TechImpact & Social GoodToronto, CA
Grace Lee Reynolds(CEO)inTyler Hamilton(Senior Director, Climate)in
Co-investorsOntario Centre of InnovationOntario Centre of Innovation programs
Nfinite makes ultra-high barrier paper that is 100% curbside recyclable and designed as a drop-in replacement for flexible plastic packaging on high-speed form-fill-seal lines.
Circular EconomyDeep TechNew Materials
Chee Hau Teoh(Cofounder)Kevin Musselman(Founder)
Co-investorsFTW VenturesCollateral Good
Peak Power enables energy service companies, solar developers, and energy brokers to offer battery storage solutions to customers through a fully financed energy-storage-as-a-service model.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechEnergyOntario, CA
Derek Lim Soo(CEO)in
Co-investorsThe Atmospheric FundBDC Capital CorporationOsmingtonWaterpoint Lane
Planetary Technologies develops ocean-based carbon removal technology to address climate change.
CleantechClimate TechDeep TechNova Scotia, CA
Dr. Greg Rau(Senior Scientist & Co-Founder)Mike Kelland(Chief Executive Officer, Co-Founder & Board Member)in
Co-investorsAmplify CapitalNucleation Capital
Promise Robotics builds robotic automation and AI-optimized workflows for residential homebuilding, offering a Factory-as-a-Service platform that spans digital design, robotic production, and on-site logistics.
Construction TechPropTechRoboticsToronto, CA
Ramtin Attar(Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer)inReza Nasseri(Co-Founder & Chief Innovation Officer)
Co-investorsAlate PartnersHorizons VenturesRadical VenturesRelay Ventures
Vivid Machines provides real-time crop intelligence and vision-based technology for fruit producers, offering insights on crop load management, yield forecasting, plant health, and disease detection.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningHardwareToronto, CA
Jonathan Binas(Co-founder)inJenny Lemieux(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsEntrepreneur FirstSpatial CapitalStand Up VenturesTall Grass VenturesBDC Capital CorporationBoxOne Ventures+2 more
Willful operates an online estate planning platform that guides individuals through creating legally valid wills and power of attorney documents.
FintechLegalTechSaaS
Erin Bury(Co-founder & CEO)inKevin Oulds(Co-founder & Head of Research and Innovation)inJulia Wilkie(Head of Customer Experience and Operations)inChris Long(Head of Product)in
Co-investorsBackbone AngelsFounderFuelTacticoMaRS
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesCognota · betakit.com · Jun 25, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund (IAF) made?
- MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund (IAF) has 14 tracked investments.
- What stage does MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund (IAF) invest at?
- MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund (IAF) invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
- What sectors does MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund (IAF) focus on?
- MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund (IAF) focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Construction Tech, Deep Tech, Digital Health, Energy, Enterprise Software, FoodTech, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good, Mobility & Transportation, Quantum Computing, Robotics, SaaS.
- Where is MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund (IAF) located?
- MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund (IAF) is headquartered in Toronto, CA.
- Who does MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund (IAF) co-invest with?
- MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund (IAF) most often shares deals with Amplify Capital, Differential Ventures, Ontario Centre of Innovation, among 27 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
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