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Invest Nova Scotia

North America, Nova Scotia, Canada, Halifax

Description

Invest Nova Scotia is a fund designed to foster innovation and collaboration that improves Nova Scotia's competitiveness in the economy.

Investor Profile

Invest Nova Scotia has backed more than 9 startups, with 5 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 1 rounds, about 11% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Canada, United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Health Care, Medical, Biotechnology.
  • Led 1 rounds in the past year.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (67%)
  • Series A (33%)

Country Focus

  • Canada (89%)
  • United States (11%)

Industry Focus

  • Health Care
  • Medical
  • Biotechnology
  • Hospital
  • B2b
  • Big Data
  • Information Services
  • Rental
  • Saas
  • Advanced Materials
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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Invest Nova Scotia frequently co-invest with?

LOI Venture
North America, British Columbia, Canada, Vancouver
Co-Investments: 1
LAUNCH
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
Soma Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
Concrete Ventures
North America, Nova Scotia, Canada, Halifax
Co-Investments: 2
BDC Capital’s Climate Tech Fund
North America, Quebec, Canada, Montréal
Co-Investments: 2
Q Holdings Inc
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Donville Kent Asset Management
North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto
Co-Investments: 1
BIP Ventures
North America, Georgia, United States, Atlanta
Co-Investments: 1
1517 Fund
North America, California, United States, Oakland
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does Invest Nova Scotia often collaborate with?

Gordon Quaiattini
North America, Ontario, Canada, Ottawa
Shared Deals: 1
Marc-André Campagna
North America, British Columbia, Canada, Vancouver
Shared Deals: 1
Bill Barrett
North America, New Brunswick, Canada
Shared Deals: 1
Neil Smith
North America, Nova Scotia, Canada, Halifax
Shared Deals: 1
VT
North America, Quebec, Canada
Shared Deals: 1
Sarah Stevens
North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto
Shared Deals: 1
BM
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
RS
North America, California, United States, San Diego
Shared Deals: 1
VG
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Invest Nova Scotia?

Voltai

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

Voltai harvests energy from motion to help marine industries reduce reliance on fossil fuels and stored energy.

Clean EnergyEnergyEnergy EfficiencyMarine TechnologyRenewable Energy
Pre SeedOct 2, 2025
Amount Raised: $1,310,671
Sensor Globe

Oslo, Oslo, Norway

Sensor Globe Norway AS offers sensor tech for aquaculture, enhancing fish welfare and data insights.

AnalyticsInformation TechnologySoftware
Pre SeedSep 23, 2025
Bean AI Inc.

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Solving decision fatigue in food for busy households

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Software
Pre SeedSep 17, 2025
iNav4U

Oxford, Nova Scotia, Canada

INav4U created the Wayfinder Dashboard, an enterprise software platform for yacht management that provides real-time monitoring.

ElectronicsSoftware
GrantSep 17, 2025
Amount Raised: $29,047
Blue Charm Adherence

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Blue Charm Adherence is a healthcare company specializing in medication adherence.

FitnessHealth CareWellness
SeedSep 9, 2025
Amount Raised: $4,000,000
3D BioFibR

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

3D BioFibR is an advanced bio fiber materials company.

BiotechnologyManufacturingTextiles
SeedJun 4, 2025
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
Freshr Technologies

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

Freshr Technologies develops active packaging solutions to prolong the shelf life of fresh fish.

BiotechnologyPackaging ServicesReal TimeSustainability
SeedMay 13, 2025
Amount Raised: $3,427,598
Novabench

Vancouver, Alberta, Canada

Novabench is a free benchmark program that tests a computer's performance.

Information TechnologyIT ManagementSoftware
SeedApr 22, 2025
Amount Raised: $40,000
Sound Blade Medical

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Sound Blade Medical is an early stage medical device startup which transforms healthcare by developing endoscopic, image-guided histotripsy.

Health CareMedicalMedical Device
Series AJan 29, 2025
Amount Raised: $16,500,000
Sperri

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

At Sperri, we believe that everyone deserves high quality, natural plant-based nutrients to help them get well and stay well.

Food and Beverage
SeedSep 10, 2024
Amount Raised: $1,100,000