Pender Ventures
Venture capitalVancouver · Seed–Late Stage · 12 people tracked
Investment thesis
Pender Ventures invests in health tech and B2B technology companies at the inflection point between commercialization and scale. As a high-conviction, hands-on investor, the firm partners closely with founders to accelerate growth and build category-leading businesses, offering broad company-building support spanning recruiting, business development, fundraising, and product strategy, alongside active board participation. Its platform adds resources for people and culture, ESG integration, and exit planning. Rooted in the Canadian innovation ecosystem with flexibility to invest across North America, Pender Ventures leverages its integration within PenderFund Capital Management to broaden its network and market insight.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 12 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 2 of 16 portfolio companiesSaaS ×2Fintech ×1Healthtech ×1Sales Tech ×1Travel & Hospitality ×1
Investments · 16 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathCheckfront provides booking management software that lets experience-based businesses handle online reservations, real-time availability, resource management, automated notifications, digital waivers, pricing, deposits, and booking channel integrations.
SaaSSales TechTravel & Hospitality
InsideDesk provides a platform for dental practices to manage insurance claims digitally, automate payer accounts-receivable follow-up, and handle payment posting and reporting.
FintechHealthtechSaaS
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Pender Ventures invest at?
- Pender Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does Pender Ventures focus on?
- Pender Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Digital Health, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Healthtech, IoT, PropTech, Retail Tech, SaaS.
- Where is Pender Ventures located?
- Pender Ventures is headquartered in Vancouver, CA.
- Does Pender Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, Pender Ventures leads investment rounds.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamThe end of free money with Maria Pacella, Managing Partner at Pender Ventures
CIBC · Maria Pacella
Fini l’argent gratuit, avec Maria Pacella, associée directrice chez Pender Ventures
CIBC · Maria Pacella
Scalable & Resilient with Isaac Souweine, Partner @ Pender Ventures | EP#241
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