About Inovia
Backing founders, building tomorrow
Partnering with founders at every stage to build generational companies since 2007.
Who we are
Founded in 2007, Inovia is the largest Canada-anchored venture capital firm managing US$2.5B in AUM — supporting North American and European companies with global ambition, from pre-seed to pre-IPO.
Our team is composed of seasoned investors and operators from global tech companies, including Google, Blackberry, Intel and Deliveroo, and inventors of the first AI voice assistant and the USB key.
50+
Individuals
300+
Investments to date
65
Exits
US$3.1B+
Exit Value
Est. 2007
Building the Canadian Tech Ecosystem
for almost two decades.
Our investment approach
Three mutually reinforcing strategies
We've built a fully integrated, multi-stage platform spanning Discovery, Venture and Growth — the only one of its kind in Canada. Each strategy feeds the next, creating a compounding flywheel that no single-stage fund can replicate.
Our proprietary sourcing engine spans pre-seed funds and direct investments, surfacing breakout companies years before the market catches on.
By the numbers
23
Emerging managers
1,200+
Underlying companies
55+
Unicorns
We back category leaders through disciplined selection, enabled by deep technical capability in AI/ML and strong momentum in Fintech, Digital Health, Cybersecurity, Infra & Dev Ops, and the Future of Work.
We scale global champions with operating depth and portfolio support from a robust platform team working side by side with founders across Talent, Product & Technology, Corporate Development, and Marketing & Communications — backed by an extensive global network.
Our Values
We THRIVE together
Six core values define who we are:
Trust
Humility
Respect
Integrity
Vulnerability
Empathy
Five core beliefs guide our day-to-day actions and investment decisions:
Purpose-Led Growth
Seek consequential outcomes.
Authenticity
Drive impactful conversations & connections.
Builder's Mindset
Own it.
Inclusion
Set the bar high for DE&I.
Grit
Strive for excellence.