Candice Faktor

Overview

Candice Faktor is a seasoned entrepreneur and investor specializing in early-stage technology ventures. She is the Co-Founder and CEO of Disco, an AI-powered learning platform that helps organizations scale transformative learning programs. Prior to founding Disco, Candice served as the Global General Manager and Head of Business at Wattpad, a leading content platform with over 50 million users, which was acquired by Naver for $660 million. She also co-created Torstar Digital, the corporate venture arm of Torstar, where she invested in, incubated, and acquired over 20 digital businesses. Additionally, Candice is a Venture Partner at Lobby Capital, a $250 million Series A fund, and has served on the boards of Coveo, an enterprise AI firm, and DreamBox Learning, which merged with Discovery Education in 2024. Candice's investment focus includes artificial intelligence, software, consumer internet, and fintech sectors, primarily targeting seed to Series A stages in Canada and the United States. She has a strong interest in technology, media, entertainment, e-commerce, education, healthcare, financial services, consumer goods, and machine learning industries. Her investment sizes typically range from $1 million to $10 million. With over 25 years of experience in technology and innovation, Candice is a sought-after speaker on the future of work and AI. She has been featured at events hosted by Deloitte, CPPIB, Elevate, YPO, and Top 40 Under 40, discussing how organizations can unlock human potential in the age of AI and digital disruption.

Investment Focus

• Strong founding team
• Innovative technology
• Scalable business model
• Clear market differentiation
• Potential for significant growth

Portfolio Companies