Startup Canada
FoundationOttawa · Pre-Seed–Series A · 24 people tracked
Investment thesis
Startup Canada positions itself as the gateway to Canada's entrepreneurial ecosystem, aiming to make Canada a global leader in entrepreneurship. It focuses on connecting and empowering early-stage founders by eliminating barriers, championing entrepreneurs' needs, and fostering an ecosystem that drives innovation, inclusion, and economic growth. Building on a bottom-up model of local, entrepreneur-led startup communities forming a national network, it delivers national-scale programs with a local feel in partnership with ecosystem leaders. It also emphasizes reconciliation and support for Indigenous entrepreneurs and communities.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 24 people
from the firm's website
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Startup Canada invest at?
- Startup Canada invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Startup Canada focus on?
- Startup Canada focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Startup Canada located?
- Startup Canada is headquartered in Ottawa, CA.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamINTERVIEW WITH KAYLA ISABELLE CEO OF STARTUP CANADA
SETSI · Kayla Isabelle
Startup Canada: Connecting Canada’s entrepreneurs with the tools for success with: Kayla Isabelle
Let's Have This Conversation · Kayla Isabelle
Kayla Isabelle - helping Canada's entrepreneurs - Startup Canada CEO - Afternoon "T" Episode 79
TTT Studios · Kayla Isabelle
Kayla Isabelle of Startup Canada chats about her background and supporting startup businesses
eSAX Networking · Kayla Isabelle
Startup Canada Equal Slice 2026 | Webinar | Accessing Funding:Grants, Loans and Non-Dilutive Capital
Startup Canada
The Rubik's Cube of Growth: Scaling Zero Collective with Ashley Boyce | Startup Women Podcast
Startup Canada
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