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Panache Ventures

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Montreal · Pre-Seed–Seed · 12 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Panache Ventures is Canada's pre-seed fund, focused on helping technology founders build high-growth companies from the earliest stage. Frequently the first institutional investor on the cap table, the firm writes initial cheques up to $1.5M from its $100M Fund II and invests across all sectors. Its approach emphasizes hands-on, operator-driven support without taking board seats, guiding portfolio companies toward Series A through direct guidance and warm introductions to leading funds in Canada and the US. With offices coast to coast, the firm leverages a nationwide network and decades of operational experience to help founders scale.

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Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Seed
Check
$1.5M
HQ
Montreal, QC, CA
Leads rounds
Leads
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2017
Last 12 months
5 investments
AUM
$100M
Tracked investments
126
Acquisitions
4

Team · 12 people

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Founder mafia

4 people who came through Panache Ventures went on to found or lead other companies.

What they invest in

from 92 of 126 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×55SaaS ×42Enterprise Software ×26Developer Tools ×17Data & Infrastructure ×14Fintech ×14Healthtech ×14Deep Tech ×9

HQs:Canada×40United States×15Brazil×1Israel×1India×1Kenya×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 46 portfolio companies
52%
solo founders
24 of 46 mapped founding teams
50%
repeat founders
of 62 founders with career history

Founding team size:solo founder×242 founders×143 founders×64+ founders×2

Where their founders studiedfrom 60 founders with education data

McGill University ×7University of British Columbia ×7University of Toronto ×6University of Waterloo ×4École de technologie supérieure ×3Queen's University ×3University of Calgary ×3Babson College ×2

What their founders studiedfrom 60 founders with field-of-study data

Engineering ×19Computer Science ×15Business & Management ×7Economics ×5Finance & Accounting ×5Life Sciences ×4Mathematics & Statistics ×3Law ×2

Where their founders worked beforefrom 62 founders with career history

Creative Destruction Lab ×6NEXT Canada ×4Canada Revenue Agency ×2EasyMarkit ×2McGill University ×2RentMoola ×2Ritual.co ×2Shopify ×2

Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program

Y Combinator ×7Techstars ×5500 Global ×2

1 founders hold a PhD · 7 hold an MBA (of 63 with degree data)

Investments · 126 tracked

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Clearlineuseclearline.comin𝕏Dec 2022 · $2M✓ verified

Clearline is an AI-native operating system for dealerships that centralizes customer interactions across sales and service, automating responses and follow-ups.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareRetail TechSaaSKitchener, CA

Adi Patel(Co-founder & CEO)inAbhi Patel(Co-founder & CTO)in

Co-investorsY CombinatorGarage Capital

Lotlylotly.com✓ verified

Lotly provides personalized financing solutions for homeowners, particularly those with non-traditional income or imperfect credit, using AI and expert analysis to create customized options for debt consolidation, refinancing, and cash flow improvements.

AI & Machine LearningFintechToronto, CA

Martyna Gatkiewicz(Founder)inGrace Du(Founder)in

Co-investorsForum VenturesN49P

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MedStack provides a compliance platform that lets developers deploy healthcare applications on their choice of cloud provider while automatically meeting healthcare privacy regulations and industry security requirements (such as PHI protection and SOC 2).

CybersecurityDeveloper ToolsDigital HealthHealthtech

Balaji Gopalan(Co-founder)inSimon Woodside(Co-founder)in

Co-investorsBCF VenturesArchangel Network of FundsArgonautic VenturesBlu Venture InvestorsScaleUP VenturesTELUS Ventures+2 more

ACTOacto.cominJul 2022 · $18M

Acto provides a mobile app platform for field-based sales teams in regulated industries to deliver training, coaching, and presentations with approved content and messaging.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechSaaSSales Tech

Parth Khanna(CEO)in

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Advanced ManufacturingBiotechCircular EconomyClimate TechNew MaterialsToronto, CA

Myra Arshad(Founder)inAvneet Ghotra(Founder)in

Co-investorsAmplify CapitalBeresford VenturesCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)Garage CapitalIT-Farm CorporationRebel Fund+3 more

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AI & Machine LearningFintechPropTechSaaS

Co-investorsAlate PartnersMantella Venture PartnersN49PRelay VenturesWhitecap Venture Partners

Angel Host Montreal, Canadamyangelhost.comin

Angel Host provides property management software and operational support services for short-term rental businesses across North America.

PropTechSaaSTravel & Hospitality

Eduardo MandriinVeronique Lalondein

Co-investorsWhite Star Capital

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Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareRoboticsMontreal, CA

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Damian Loch(Founder)in

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AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechToronto, CA

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AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaSBrooklyn, US

CLINTON ROBINSON(Executive Officer, Director)ADAM SCHWARTZ(Executive Officer, Director)ALEXANDRE TERRIEN(Executive Officer)

BoardHANSAE CATLETT(Director)in

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PropTechSaaS

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Beatdapp develops a fraud detection platform for the music streaming industry, aimed at identifying manipulation and protecting revenue integrity for rights holders and streaming platforms.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityMedia & EntertainmentSaaSSocial

Andrew Batey(Co-Founder and CEO)inArpan DeolMorgan Hayduk(Founder)inPouria Assadipour(Founder)in

Co-investors500 GlobalCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)Maple VCSaltagen VenturesBlockchain Founders FundHike Ventures

Biossilbiossil.coinApr 2026

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AI & Machine LearningBiotechHealthtechToronto, CA

Alexander I. Mosa(MD PhD)Anthony Mouchantaf(JD MBA)

Co-investorsFounders FundGolden VenturesStaircase Ventures137 VenturesDRI HealthcareQuiet Capital

Canada Rocket Companycanadarocketcompany.comin

Canada Rocket Company designs and builds orbital launch vehicles and rocket engines in Canada, including the R-Series fleet with up to 12,500kg lift capacity and the E-1 methalox (LOX/liquid methane) engine.

Deep TechDefense TechSpace Tech

Hugh Kolias(CEO)David Tenny(CTO)

Co-investorsGarage CapitalBDC Seed Venture FundNorthside VenturesSpace Capital

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A trust center platform that helps businesses of all sizes accelerate sales cycles and demonstrate security compliance to customers.

CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSydney, CA

Co-investorsAllos VenturesConcrete VenturesTechstars

CarbonRuncarbonrun.ioin

CarbonRun develops river alkalinity enhancement technology to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere while restoring freshwater ecosystems.

CleantechClimate TechImpact & Social GoodDartmouth, CA

Dr. Shannon Sterling(Co-founder)Luke Connell(Co-founder)

Co-investorsCounteract OneGolden VenturesPropeller VC

Certncertn.coin𝕏Seed · May 2018 · $760K

Certn provides background screening and identity verification software for HR and talent acquisition teams, offering criminal record checks, credit and civil litigation checks, professional register verifications, and reference checks across multiple countries.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityGovTechHR TechSaaS

Andrew McLeod(Founder & CEO)inOwen Madrick(Founder)in

Co-investorsInovia CapitalTelstra VenturesTribe CapitalAngel Collective Opportunity FundB Capital GroupB4 Capital+12 more

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Class8 processes fleet telematics data from trucking companies to provide operational insights and management tools.

Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareIoTLogistics & Supply Chain

Co-investorsCommerce VenturesInspired CapitalNVP CapitalResolute VenturesNewark Venture PartnersXplorer Capital

Clutchclutch.cain𝕏

Clutch is an online platform for buying and selling used cars in Canada, offering pricing, inspection, e-contracting, financing, and delivery through software built in-house.

E-commerceMarketplacesMobility & Transportation

Stephen Seibel(Founder & President)inDan Park(Chief Executive Officer)inAnshul Ruparell(Chief Financial Officer)inRichard Ball(Chief Production Officer)

Co-investorsCanaan PartnersAltos VenturesLightspeed Venture PartnersUpper90Alkeon CapitalAndreessen Horowitz+9 more

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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 SoftwareHardwareSaaSSt. John's, CA

Jeremy Andrews(Founder)inAdam Keating(Founder)in

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Crypto & Web3Developer ToolsFintechCanada and United States, CA

Avinash(Co-founder & CEO)Brent(Co-founder & CTO)Michael Carrara(Co-founder & Engineer)in

Co-investorsGolden VenturesHarvest Venture PartnersLuge CapitalBDC Venture Capital

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AI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechDeep TechInnisfail, CA

Joost Ouwerkerk(CTO & Co-Founder)inFred Lalonde(Co-Founder; Chairman)inAlexandra Petre(CEO)

Co-investorsBrightspark VenturesOMERS VenturesWhitecap Venture Partners

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Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureDeveloper Tools

Co-investorsWhite Star CapitalMulticoin Capital

Doolydooly.aiAcquired

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Sales Tech

Justin Vaillancourt(Founder)

Co-investorsMantis CapitalPallasite VenturesReshapeAdditionBattery Venturesboldstart ventures+7 more

Dreamfolddreamfold.aiin𝕏

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AI & Machine LearningBiotechMedical Devices

Co-investorsIQ CapitalOpenOcean

Dreamwelldreamwell.aiOct 2024

Dreamwell provides an influencer marketing platform for brands that automates influencer discovery, outreach, negotiation, and ad pricing, and measures campaign performance through a tracking pixel.

AdTechAI & Machine LearningMarketing TechToronto, CA

Kazzy Khazaal(Co-founder & CEO)inAnthony Bobsin(Co-founder & CTO)in

Co-investorsDraper Associates

Eddaedda.coin

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AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS

Co-investorsEIT Urban Mobility AcceleratorPre-Seed to SucceedRadix VenturesSagona Capital, Inc.SatganaTLcom Capital+1 more

Electiveelective.com

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Creator EconomyEdTechSaaS

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Elieli.healthin𝕏

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AI & Machine LearningConsumerDeep TechDigital HealthFemTechWellness & FitnessMontréal, CA

Thomas Cortina(Founder)in

Co-investors2048 VenturesBDC Thrive Venture Fund for WomenCake VenturesForeground CapitalGarage CapitalMuse Capital+3 more

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Tomas van Stee(Founder)in

Co-investorsFirst Star VenturesGolden VenturesInovia Capital

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AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeveloper Tools

Eugene Cheah(Founder)in

Co-investorsFjor FoundersKickstart VenturesOakseed VenturesTranspose Platform ManagementWavemaker PartnersHack VC

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AI & Machine LearningFintechHealthtech

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Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS

Lisa Shields(Founder)in

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Cloud ComputingData & InfrastructureFintechSaaSToronto, CA

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AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales Tech

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AgTechAI & Machine LearningClimate TechIoTRoboticsTel Aviv, IL

Nadav Bocher(Founder)in

Co-investors2B.VCDeep InsightKoch Disruptive TechnologiesOne Way VenturesOrbia VenturesSystemiq Capital+7 more

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AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructurePropTech

Dan Belostotsky(Founder)in

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Data & InfrastructureDigital HealthHealthtech

Gregory Whiteside(CEO)

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AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

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AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSaaS

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AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsSaaS

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AI & Machine LearningFintech

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FemTechHealthtechWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US

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AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaS

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Diana Lau(Founder)in

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Irfhan Rawji(Founder & Executive Chair)in

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Panache Ventures made?
Panache Ventures has 126 tracked investments, 4 of which have exited, including 7 dated in the last 24 months.
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.
Where is Panache Ventures located?
Panache Ventures is headquartered in Montreal, CA.
Does Panache Ventures lead rounds?
Yes, Panache Ventures leads investment rounds.
Who does Panache Ventures co-invest with?
Panache Ventures most often shares deals with Golden Ventures, Y Combinator, Garage Capital, among 184 tracked co-investors.

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Co-investors · 14

Inovia Capital

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Both backed · 3
$250K – $8M
2048 Ventures

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Both backed · 2
$500K – $3M
Tribe Capital Firstlook

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Both backed · 2
$25K – $40M
FINTOP Capital

FINTOP Capital is a venture firm run by former fintech founders and operators who invest in and support early-stage fintech companies rewiring financial services.

Both backed · 2
Saltagen Ventures

Saltagen Ventures is an early-stage investor focused on deep biotechnology startups that scale across the Pacific between North America and Asia.

Both backed · 2
Kraken

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Both backed · 1
BDC Venture Capital

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Both backed · 1
$365K – $25.6M
Uber

Uber is a technology company operating multisided platforms that connect consumers with ride services, transit, delivery of food and groceries, and freight shipping across more than 70 countries and 15,000+ cities.

Stellar Capital

Stellar Capital invests in founders building software, internet, and technology companies.

Banana Capital

Banana Capital is Turner Novak's early-stage venture capital firm, run as a one-person operation investing up to $250k as a first or lead investor.

$1 – $250K
LOI Venture

LOI Venture is a seed-stage venture fund co-founded by Hootsuite Founder Ryan Holmes and Angel Investor Manny Padda focused on backing founders under 30 usually building tech products attending the LOI Program.

$100K – $1M
Pioneer Square Labs

Pioneer Square Labs operates as a startup studio and venture capital fund, partnering with founders to build world-changing companies by combining exceptional founders, innovative ideas, and investment capital.

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$250K – $5M
Cherubic Ventures

Cherubic Ventures is known for investing before a startup even launches or reaches product-market fit, often as the first institutional investor, while also setting aside half of its latest fund for follow-on support all the way through pre-IPO; it was also one of the first venture firms to operate as a solo general partner and has grown into one of the largest funds run that way. Founded by Matt Cheng, who previously built two companies that each reached over $1 billion in public market value, the firm was designed from the start to invest across both the U.S. and Asia, backing early breakout companies in places like Croatia, Bangladesh, Japan, and Taiwan in addition to the U.S., with its Taipei roots still central to its identity alongside its Silicon Valley presence.

$220K – $27M

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