Panache Ventures
Pre-Seed–Seed · 10 people tracked
Investment thesis
Panache targets visionary founders at the pre-seed stage across all sectors, leveraging the firm's operational background and coast-to-coast network to provide early institutional capital and hands-on support. The firm prioritizes founders in Canada and emphasizes speed and founder-friendly partnership, with no board seats or ego-driven involvement. Portfolio companies have collectively raised over $3.3B, reflecting the firm's track record in helping early-stage companies scale to Series A.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 20, 2026.
Team · 10 people
from the firm's websiteWith over 25 years in private equity and venture capital, Genevieve served as CEO of Anges Québec and launched AQC Capital Fund II. She brings board governance experience across 20+ organizations and is recognized as a leader advocating for founders and diversity in Montreal's innovation ecosystem.
A founder of 500 Startups Canada and former chair of Anges Québec, Mike built and exited two companies—iBwave and Beltron. He specializes in seed-stage investing and is recognized as a champion of founder support and angel investing in Canada.
Formerly with OMERS Ventures and a product strategist at Samsung, Prashant combines late-stage and early-stage investing expertise with software development and analytical skills. He serves as a VC program director at Schulich ExecEd and CVCA board member, supporting the Canadian tech ecosystem.
Domenic leads investment activities in Quebec and Eastern Canada, seeking founders building transformative solutions. He transitioned from strategic innovation roles at major Canadian companies and growth operations at early-stage Montreal startups to focus on founders in ideation and early growth stages.
An investor and entrepreneur with experience building a consumer marketplace, Sarah teaches Financing Growing Ventures at Schulich School of Business. She provides early-stage founders with hands-on guidance grounded in both entrepreneurial and investment expertise, with a focus on supporting Canadian founders.
A two-time founder and former GP at 500 Startups Canada, Patrick exited iStockphoto to Getty and Fotolia to Adobe. He brings deep founder networks and pattern recognition to early-stage backing, with a recognized presence as a community connector in Alberta.
Alejandro brings over a decade of finance and accounting experience spanning finance, taxation, and mergers and acquisitions. He advises on complex transactions, compliance, and financial process optimization to support Panache's financial oversight and operational efficiency.
With exposure to early-stage investing through roles at BDC Capital and GreenSky Ventures, Inshaal combines venture experience with hands-on startup work, including MVP development and go-to-market strategy in logistics. She partners with founders on early validation and customer acquisition.
Melaniia evaluates investment opportunities across healthcare, energy, AI infrastructure, and enterprise software themes. She brings prior experience from data analytics and consulting roles, as well as early-stage investing in AI/ML companies and support for deep tech founders at Creative Destruction Lab.
Melissa leads investor relations at Panache, drawing on B2B software sales and early-stage startup experience from a Silicon Valley role. She completed an MBA at Babson College with concentrations in Machine Learning and Entrepreneurship, and was recognized on Poets & Quants' 2023 MBAs to Watch list.
What they invest in
from 27 of 115 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×15Enterprise Software ×12SaaS ×8Data & Infrastructure ×6Deep Tech ×5Developer Tools ×5Hardware ×4Advanced Manufacturing ×3
HQs:Canada×12United States×5Israel×1India×1
Investments · showing 60 of 115
founders shown can be your intro pathClearline is an AI-native operating system for dealerships that centralizes customer interactions across sales and service, automating responses and follow-ups. It consolidates fragmented customer communication and revenue tracking into a single platform to improve dealership operations.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareRetail TechSaaSKitchener, CA
Forma.ai provides a sales performance management (SPM) system that helps enterprise organizations manage sales compensation, planning, and performance data in a unified platform. The product enables complex go-to-market operations by integrating sales comp, planning, and analytics to optimize revenue growth.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales Tech<UNKNOWN>
AON3D develops additive manufacturing hardware, software, and materials for industrial 3D printing applications. The company serves businesses ranging from small firms to Fortune 500 enterprises across healthcare, aerospace, and manufacturing sectors.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareRoboticsMontreal, CA
Kevin Han(Founder/CPO)inRandeep Singh(Founder)inAndrew Walker(Founder)in
Asepha provides AI-powered automation solutions for pharmacies to automate routine administrative tasks like patient calls, prescription intake, and prior authorization workflows. The platform enables pharmacy staff to focus on clinical and patient care services while improving operational efficiency and revenue.
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechToronto, CA
Audette provides a platform for asset and portfolio managers to identify and prioritize building retrofit investments, using data analysis to uncover high-return opportunities that improve net operating income and reduce emissions. The software serves commercial real estate asset managers seeking to optimize capital allocation for property upgrades.
PropTechSaaS
Class8 processes fleet telematics data from trucking companies to provide operational insights and management tools. The company serves trucking carriers through white-labeled solutions integrated with electronic logging devices and original equipment manufacturers.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareIoTLogistics & Supply Chain
CoLab provides AI-powered design review and collaboration software for engineering teams, automating design quality checks and organizing engineering knowledge within PLM and CAD systems.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareHardwareSt. John's, CA
Deep Sky develops carbon removal technology, leveraging geological expertise and subsurface engineering to address climate change. The company operates with teams of geologists, climate scientists, and software engineers across multiple countries.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechDeep TechInnisfail, CA
Dreamwell is a software platform that helps brands manage influencer marketing campaigns by automating influencer discovery, prospecting, negotiation, and performance tracking using a scoring system and conversion pixel.
Marketing TechSaaS
Eli develops and manufactures at-home hormone level tests that collect longitudinal data on daily hormonal patterns. The company serves individuals interested in tracking their hormone levels through accessible, simple testing.
ConsumerDeep TechDigital HealthFemTechWellness & FitnessMontréal, CA
FightCamp provides home boxing and martial arts training equipment and coaching, combining a hardware console with trackers and wraps alongside a structured digital training platform. The company serves individuals who want to practice combat sports at home with measured progress tracking.
ConsumerGamingHardwareLos Angeles, US
Khalil Zahar(Founder/CEO)inPatrick Chandler(Founder/CMO)inAlexandre Marcotte(Founder/CTO)in
Greeneye develops AI-powered targeted spraying systems that convert standard agricultural sprayers into precision machines, enabling farmers to reduce chemical pesticide use by 80-90% while maintaining crop performance. The company combines machine vision and agronomic data to deliver autonomous, real-time field treatment decisions.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningClimate TechRoboticsTel Aviv, IL
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Panache Ventures invest at?
- Panache Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is Panache Ventures's typical check size?
- Panache Ventures typically writes checks of $1.5M.
- What sectors does Panache Ventures focus on?
- Panache Ventures focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Does Panache Ventures lead rounds?
- Panache Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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