OMERS Ventures
Corporate VCToronto · Pre-Seed–Series B · 30 people tracked
Also known as OMERS VENTURES MANAGEMENT INC.
Investment thesis
OMERS Ventures backs early-stage technology founders with the mission of helping them build great companies. The firm focuses on technology-driven businesses across software, AI, fintech, health, and enterprise sectors, investing in both North America and Europe. Its published thinking spans themes such as AI-driven workforce transformation, world models, stablecoins and payments, credit-market infrastructure, and the future of recruiting, reflecting a broad technology-oriented investment approach oriented toward companies solving meaningful problems for the future.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 30 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 73 of 103 portfolio companiesSaaS ×38Enterprise Software ×32AI & Machine Learning ×29Fintech ×17Data & Infrastructure ×8Developer Tools ×8Marketing Tech ×8Healthtech ×6
HQs:Canada×18United States×17United Kingdom×4Germany×1Finland×1
Investments · 103 tracked
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Shopify is a commerce platform that enables businesses to build online stores, sell across multiple channels (web, social, marketplace, POS), and manage inventory and orders.
E-commerceRetail TechSaaSOttawa, CA
John Phillips(Director)Harley Finkelstein(Executive Officer)Amy Shapero(Executive Officer)Craig Miller(Executive Officer)Jeff Weiser(Executive Officer)Joseph Frasca(Executive Officer)
ClearEstate provides a technology platform for settling estates, automating administrative tasks and reducing professional fees for executors managing the estate settlement process.
FintechLegalTech
Turnstile is a quote-to-cash platform designed for SaaS startups that automates quoting, subscription management, invoicing, and revenue recognition in a single unified system.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Michael Babineau(Executive Officer, Director)Jordan Zamir(Executive Officer, Director)Alexander Ross(Director)Lillian Chou(Executive Officer, Director)
Board seatLaura Lenz· per SEC Form D
360insights is a SaaS platform and partner engagement company that helps brands orchestrate their channel partner networks and optimize spending on promotional programs, rebates, and incentives.
Enterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSSales TechSan Francisco, US
Jason Atkins(Founder & CEO)inChris Bingham(Chief Technology Officer)inTom Burke(Chief Operating Officer)inJames Hodgkinson(Chief Strategy Officer)inTrinda Searle(Chief People Officer)inVanessa Sharma(Chief Financial Officer)in
Acerta develops LinePulse, an Industrial AI-powered manufacturing analytics platform designed for discrete manufacturers to identify and resolve production defects in real-time, reducing scrap, rework, and improving overall product quality without sacrificing throughput.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareKitchener, CA
Acerta provides an industrial AI analytics platform for discrete manufacturers to identify and resolve production defects early, reducing scrap, rework, and downtime.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise Software
Agile Analog develops and automatically generates customizable analog IP for semiconductors using its Composa™ technology, serving ASIC and SoC designers across applications in high-performance computing, IoT, AI, automotive, and aerospace.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDeveloper ToolsSemiconductorsCambridge, GB
Alida provides a community-centered research platform that enables brands to gather customer and employee feedback at scale for product development and user experience improvement.
ConsumerData & InfrastructureMarketing TechSaaS
Efrem Ainsley(Chief Executive Officer)
Altana operates an AI-powered network platform that connects businesses, logistics providers, and government agencies to automate global trade compliance and supply chain visibility through a shared system of record for product information and value chains.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply Chain
Evan Smith(CEO)
Arize provides observability and evaluation tools for AI systems and large language models, enabling development teams to monitor, debug, and improve AI agents in production.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise Software
APARNA DHINKARAN(Director)DHARMESH THAKKER(Director)Brett Wilson(Director)Jason Lopatecki(President, Chief Executive Officer, Treasurer, and Secretary)MORGAN GERLAK(Director)Ashu Garg(Director)
Brightwave converts large volumes of unstructured information into actionable intelligence for analysts, operators, and executives across industries making high-stakes business decisions.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Brandon Kotara(Founder & CEO)in
Busbud is a platform that aggregates and enables booking of intercity bus tickets from thousands of bus operators across 80+ countries.
B2B MarketplacesMarketplacesSaaSTravel & HospitalityMontreal, CA
Louis-Philippe Maurice(CEO)Michael Gradek(CTO)Frederic Thouin(Chief Analytics Officer)Erik Blachford(Director)David Burridge(Secretary and VP Finance and Corporate Development)Philippe Vimard(Director)
Muse is a brain-sensing wearable platform that combines EEG and fNIRS technology to help users improve sleep, manage stress, and enhance cognitive performance through real-time neurofeedback.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerHardwareHealthtechWellness & Fitness
Ariel Garten(Co-founder and Chief Evangelism Officer)Chris Aimone(Co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer)
Clarisights is a reporting platform that helps marketing teams access and explore performance data without SQL or manual spreadsheets.
Data & InfrastructureMarketing TechSaaSPalo Alto, US
Clearcover is an insurance company that simplifies auto insurance coverage selection and claims processing through a mobile-first platform, enabling fast claim payouts.
InsurTechChicago, US
Cynthia Hardy(Director)Eugene Lee(Pending Common Director designee)William Spencer Boice(Director)Jennifer Kemp(Executive Officer)Kyle Nakatsuji(Executive Officer, Director)Jennifer Crutchfield(Executive Officer)
Cohere builds foundational AI models and enterprise solutions that help businesses automate tasks, accelerate workflows, and enhance decision-making.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSToronto, CA
Aidan Gomez(Co-founder and CEO)Ivan Zhang(Co-founder)Nick Frosst(Co-founder)
Contentful provides an API-first headless CMS and content management platform that enables web teams to create, manage, and deploy consistent digital experiences across web, mobile apps, and other channels.
Cloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSDenver, US
Steve Sloan(Executive Officer, Director)Andreas Weiskam(Director)Elena Donio(Director)Frederick Ball(Director)Margo M Smith(Executive Officer)Sascha Konietzke(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Integrates online orders with restaurants' point-of-sale systems and offers omni-channel management tools.
Deliverect operates a platform designed to support the food service and restaurant industry worldwide, facilitating growth and digital operations through integration with major food delivery and point-of-sale partners.
E-commerceEnterprise SoftwareFoodTechRetail TechSaaS
D2L develops a learning management platform called Brightspace that enables organizations in K-12, higher education, associations, and corporate sectors to deliver, manage, and track educational content and learner outcomes.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEdTechEnterprise SoftwareSaaSWaterloo, CA
Connie Ryan(Founder and President)John Baker(Founder)
DCG is an investment and operating firm focused on the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry, managing over 200 equity investments, 50 fund investments, and 30+ token and digital asset holdings across 25+ countries.
Crypto & Web3Fintech
Dominion develops autonomous systems and command-and-control platforms for defense and critical infrastructure operations in remote, harsh environments like the Arctic.
AI & Machine LearningDefense TechWaterloo, CA
DuckDuckGo is a privacy-focused search engine and technology company that emphasizes user protection and data privacy in web search and AI services.
Developer ToolsSaaS
Gabriel Weinberg(Founder)in
Embark develops software that enables trucks to operate autonomously on public roads, initially focusing on long-haul trucking applications.
Advanced ManufacturingMobility & TransportationSan Francisco, US
Alex Rodrigues(Founder/CEO)inBrandon Moak(Founder/CTO)inMichael Skupien(Founder/Mechanical and Embedded Systems Lead)in
Felix and Paul Studios creates cinematic virtual reality and augmented reality experiences for entertainment and cultural audiences.
Creator EconomyGamingMedia & EntertainmentMontreal, CA
Felix LajeunessePaul Raphael
Flagstone is a UK savings platform that connects individual savers with over 65 banks and 5,000+ financial advisers to help them maximize returns on their deposits.
FintechLondon, GB
Float provides business banking and financial operations software for small and medium-sized businesses in Canada, offering faster access to funds, spend controls, and integrated cash management without the hidden fees and complexity of traditional banking.
FintechSaaSCanada, CA
Hootsuite is a social media management platform that helps organizations manage, analyze, and optimize their social media presence across multiple networks.
Marketing TechSaaSSocial<UNKNOWN>
Jeff Lieberman(Director)Dave Singh(Director)Tara Ataya(Executive Officer)Craig Segal(Executive Officer)Christiane Pendarvis(Director)Julie Herendeen(Director)
Klue provides competitive intelligence software that automatically collects, curates, and distributes competitive insights to sales and marketing teams, while also capturing buyer feedback and win-loss analysis through human expert interviews and AI-powered tools.
Enterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaS
Landed provides housing loan program administration and management for hospitals and colleges, enabling employers to co-invest with employees for down payment assistance while managing compliance and program operations.
FintechHR TechPropTechSan Francisco, US
Jonathan Asmis(Founder)inAlex Lofton(Founder)inJesse Vaughan(Cofounder)Vivian Wang(Founder)
LANDED is a mobile job matching platform that connects hourly workers in food service, hospitality, and warehouse operations with employers seeking to fill positions quickly.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareHR TechMarketplacesSaaSNew York City, US
Vivian Wang(Founder)in
Lick is a paint brand that sells high-quality paint products online and in physical retail locations (B&Q).
Consumer
Wattpad is a digital platform where users can read, write, and share stories, with a mobile app enabling access to stories and community features on-the-go.
Creator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentSocial
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does OMERS Ventures invest at?
- OMERS Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
- What is OMERS Ventures's typical check size?
- OMERS Ventures typically writes checks of $3.6M – $18.3M.
- What sectors does OMERS Ventures focus on?
- OMERS Ventures focuses on AdTech, AI & Machine Learning, B2B Marketplaces, Biotech, Cloud Computing, Consumer, Creator Economy, Crypto & Web3, Cybersecurity, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Developer Tools, Digital Health, EdTech, Energy, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Future of Work, Gaming, Hardware, Healthtech, HR Tech, InsurTech, Marketing Tech, Marketplaces, Medical Devices, PropTech, SaaS, Sector Agnostic, Semiconductors, Social, Space Tech, Travel & Hospitality.
- Where is OMERS Ventures located?
- OMERS Ventures is headquartered in Toronto, CA.
- Does OMERS Ventures lead rounds?
- OMERS Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamEugene Lee, Partner at OMERS Ventures: SaaS & Innovation - YouTube
Grace Gong · Eugene Lee
What is Net Dollar Retention? with Laura Lenz, OMERS Ventures - YouTube
Klipfolio · Laura Lenz
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