Globalive

Globalive Capital, headquartered in Toronto, Canada, is an investment firm founded by entrepreneur Anthony Lacavera, best known for establishing WIND Mobile. The firm positions itself as a strategic partner for innovative companies, primarily focusing on the technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT) sectors. With a strong operational background, Globalive Capital seeks to leverage its expertise to support founders in scaling their ventures and disrupting industries. Their investment philosophy emphasizes long-term partnerships and a hands-on approach, aiming to provide more than just capital to their portfolio companies.

The firm's investment strategy is versatile, spanning various stages from early-stage seed and Series A rounds to growth equity and even strategic acquisitions. While they maintain a broad interest across technology sub-sectors, they show particular enthusiasm for areas such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, enterprise software, and digital media. Globalive Capital is deeply committed to fostering the Canadian innovation ecosystem, though their reach extends to promising opportunities across North America. Their portfolio reflects a diverse range of companies, from emerging startups to established growth-stage businesses, all united by a commitment to technological advancement.

For initial investments, Globalive Capital typically deploys capital ranging from approximately $500,000 for early-stage seed rounds up to $5,000,000 for Series A or early growth-stage opportunities. This flexibility allows them to engage with companies at different points in their development, providing crucial funding and strategic guidance. Beyond financial backing, the firm offers operational support, access to a vast network of industry contacts, and mentorship, aiming to accelerate the growth and market penetration of its portfolio companies. Their extensive experience in building and scaling successful businesses, including the significant achievement of growing WIND Mobile to over 1 million subscribers before its sale, underpins their value proposition to founders.