New Brunswick Innovation Foundation
Government fundFredericton · Pre-Seed–Series A · 28 people tracked
Investment thesis
NBIF positions itself as Canada's longest-running publicly funded venture capital firm, focused on backing early-stage New Brunswick technology companies with global potential. It takes a founder-first approach, investing early and committing for the long term while working alongside founders to scale strong ideas into high-growth businesses. Beyond capital, the firm offers strategic guidance and connects founders to expertise and networks needed to grow globally. It also serves as a bridge for investors seeking access to the province's highest-growth opportunities, aiming to build world-class companies rooted in New Brunswick.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 28 people
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Investments · 1 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathFrequently asked questions
- What stage does New Brunswick Innovation Foundation invest at?
- New Brunswick Innovation Foundation invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is New Brunswick Innovation Foundation's typical check size?
- New Brunswick Innovation Foundation typically writes checks of $36.5K – $730K.
- What sectors does New Brunswick Innovation Foundation focus on?
- New Brunswick Innovation Foundation focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AgTech, Biotech, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Consumer, Cybersecurity, Data & Infrastructure, Defense Tech, Digital Health, EdTech, Energy, Enterprise Software, FoodTech, Hardware, Media & Entertainment, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is New Brunswick Innovation Foundation located?
- New Brunswick Innovation Foundation is headquartered in Fredericton, CA.
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