Canadian capital for Canadian founders
Your idea deserves a real shot at funding.
Apply in five minutes. Get a decision in 14 days. VentureCapitalCanada™ connects ambitious founders with funders who want to build the next generation of Canadian companies.
- Free to apply
- No warm intro needed
- Every pitch gets an answer
- Potential funding, first round
- $10,000
- Potential investors being onboarded
- Open
- Founding funder seats available
- Now
- Pitch spots open this intake
- 40
How it works
From first pitch to funded in four steps
No gatekeepers. No cold-email lottery. A clear path that respects your time.
- 01
Pitch in five minutes
Tell us about your team, traction and the amount you are raising. No deck required to start. Your progress saves as you go.
- 02
Hear back in 14 days
A real person reviews every application. You get a yes, a no, or a specific next step. Never silence.
- 03
Meet the funders
Shortlisted founders present live to our network of funders and receive a term sheet within days of the final round.
- 04
Get funded, keep building
Capital lands in your account. You also get warm intros, mentors and a founder community across Canada.
Why founders choose us
Venture capital, without the runaround
Comparison reflects typical early-stage venture processes and our published targets.
What we back
Any sector. Any province. One bar: ambition.
- SaaS / Software
- FinTech
- AI / Machine Learning
- CleanTech / Energy
- HealthTech / BioTech
- AgTech / Food
- E-commerce / Consumer
- Education
- Real Estate / PropTech
- Mining / Resources
- Indigenous-led enterprise
- Other
Pre-seed to Series A
From first prototype to early scale. Pitch where you are today.
Transparent terms
Plain-language term sheets. You always know what you are signing.
More than money
Mentors, customers and follow-on investors from our network.
For funders
Get first access to Canada's next great companies
Accredited investors, angels and family offices review pre-vetted startups and invest alongside us. Be among the first funders to join.
Questions founders ask
Does it cost anything to apply?
No. Applying is free and takes about five minutes.
Do I need a pitch deck?
Not to apply. You can add a deck link, and shortlisted founders will be asked for one.
Who can apply?
Founders of Canadian startups from idea stage to early scale, in any province or territory.
How much can I raise?
Tell us how much you need and what it will achieve. We review each request on its merits.
What happens to my information?
It is kept confidential and shared only with the review team and funders you are presented to.
Is my donation tax deductible?
Tax receipt details will be stated clearly before you donate.
The next intake will not wait for you.
Spots are limited each intake. Five minutes is all it takes.