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asterX

North America, Quebec, Canada, Montréal

Description

asterX is an arm of Quebecor’s corporate venture capital.

Investor Profile

asterX has backed more than 3 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Seed rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Canada.
  • Strong thematic focus on Advertising Platforms, Data Integration, Software.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (67%)
  • Seed (33%)

Country Focus

  • Canada (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Advertising Platforms
  • Data Integration
  • Software
  • Health Care
  • Medical Device
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Who does asterX frequently co-invest with?

Desjardins Capital
North America, Quebec, Canada, Quebec
Co-Investments: 2
GP
North America, Missouri, United States, Jefferson City
Co-Investments: 1
Brightspark Ventures
North America, Quebec, Canada, Montréal
Co-Investments: 2
AQC Capital
North America, Quebec, Canada, Montréal
Co-Investments: 1
Hearst Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Deloitte
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 2
Boreal Ventures
North America, Quebec, Canada, Montréal
Co-Investments: 1
Broadview Ventures
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 1
Cathexis Ventures
North America, Texas, United States, Houston
Co-Investments: 1
Anges Quebec
North America, Quebec, Canada, Quebec
Co-Investments: 1

What are some of recent deals done by asterX?

Billdr Pro

Montréal, Quebec, Canada

All in one Software for general contractors

SeedJan 26, 2026
Amount Raised: $3,200,000
BrainInnov

Canadá, Cundinamarca, Colombia

BrainInnov creates decision-supporting systems that aid in lifesaving and are based on artificial intelligence.

Information TechnologyInternet
GrantSep 16, 2025
Amount Raised: $75,000
Optable

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Optable is a data collaboration and clean room solution designed for the advertising ecosystem in the age of privacy.

Advertising PlatformsData IntegrationSoftware
Series AJan 24, 2025
Amount Raised: $20,000,000
Optable

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Optable is a data collaboration and clean room solution designed for the advertising ecosystem in the age of privacy.

Advertising PlatformsData IntegrationSoftware
Series AApr 18, 2023
Amount Raised: $19,412,894
Puzzle Medical Devices

Montréal, Quebec, Canada

Canadian company specializing in the development of a minimally invasive long-term hemodynamic transcatheter pump.

Health CareMedical Device
SeedJan 24, 2022

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