Freycinet Ventures
Overview
Freycinet Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Toronto, Canada, dedicated to supporting and accelerating high-impact Canadian ventures. The firm provides financial investment, experienced mentorship, and access to networks, focusing on early-stage companies in sectors such as technology, food processing, 3D printing, manufacturing, AI, marketing, mobile apps, machine learning, AgTech, and computer vision. Their investment strategy emphasizes harnessing technology for human progress, particularly in the Montreal-Toronto-Waterloo corridor. Freycinet Ventures is a signatory of the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment, reflecting its commitment to responsible and impactful investing. The firm's portfolio includes companies like Borrowell, Hubba, #Paid, Set Scouter, and Trend MD, showcasing a diverse range of investments across various industries. Freycinet Ventures is led by Chief Investment Officer and President James Appleyard, who works closely with portfolio companies to drive growth and innovation. The firm has a history of active investments in both early and mid-stage ventures with proven business models, demonstrating a strong track record in supporting Canadian entrepreneurs. Freycinet Ventures' approach combines capital infusion with strategic mentorship, aiming to foster sustainable growth and positive societal impact. By focusing on sectors that leverage technology for good, the firm seeks to address pressing challenges in areas such as food, water, and health technologies. Their commitment to responsible investment practices and active involvement in portfolio companies underscores their dedication to creating value for both investors and the broader community.
Investment Focus
- Established company with a proven business model and paying customers
- Focus on human impact technologies
- Located in the Toronto-Waterloo tech corridor
- Early-stage companies with proven business models
- Focus on technology for human progress
- Alignment with United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Freycinet Ventures invest in?
Freycinet Ventures invests in Technology, FinTech, Manufacturing, Agtech, Machine Learning and AI, and is based in Ontario, Canada. Freycinet Ventures is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Freycinet Ventures invest at?
Freycinet Ventures backs companies at Seed, Early Stage and Series A, writing cheques of 1M - 10M.
Which regions does Freycinet Ventures invest in?
Freycinet Ventures invests across Canada.
What companies has Freycinet Ventures invested in?
Freycinet Ventures's portfolio includes Borrowell, #paid, Sampler, Mosaic Manufacturing, PartnerStack, Hubba, Set Scouter and Trend MD.
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