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Loyal VC

North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto

Description

Loyal VC is a distinctive global venture fund headquartered in Toronto, Canada, known for its innovative approach to early-stage investing. The firm operates with a unique model that includes quarterly redemptions for its limited partners, a feature not commonly found in traditional venture capital structures. Central to their investment strategy is a proprietary Gate-Stage™ process, which provides a structured framework for evaluating and supporting portfolio companies as they progress through critical development milestones.

The fund maintains a broad, global investment mandate, actively seeking out and backing promising startups across diverse geographies. Loyal VC has demonstrated a significant commitment to international entrepreneurship, having invested in over 200 companies spanning more than 40 countries worldwide. This extensive global footprint underscores their dedication to fostering innovation regardless of location, often focusing on founders from varied backgrounds and underserved markets.

In terms of investment size, Loyal VC typically provides initial cheques ranging from $50,000 to $250,000 for early-stage companies, primarily at the pre-seed and seed stages. Beyond the initial investment, the firm is prepared to make substantial follow-on investments, potentially committing over $1 million to support the continued growth and scaling of their most promising portfolio companies. This flexible and globally-minded investment strategy positions Loyal VC as a significant player in the early-stage venture ecosystem.

Investor Profile

Loyal VC has backed more than 43 startups, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 5 rounds, about 12% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Pre Seed, Angel rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, United Kingdom, Singapore.
  • Strong thematic focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Software.
  • Typical check size: $50K – $250K.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (49%)
  • Pre Seed (49%)
  • Angel (2%)

Country Focus

  • United States (23%)
  • United Kingdom (16%)
  • Singapore (9%)
  • India (7%)
  • Canada (7%)
  • The Netherlands (7%)
  • Taiwan (5%)
  • France (5%)
  • Germany (5%)
  • Australia (2%)

Industry Focus

  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Machine Learning
  • Software
  • E-commerce
  • Internet
  • Health Care
  • Education
  • Information Technology
  • Finance
  • Fintech
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Loyal VC frequently co-invest with?

Insitor Partners
Europe, Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Co-Investments: 2
Techstars
North America, Colorado, United States, Boulder
Co-Investments: 2
SOSV
North America, New Jersey, United States, Princeton
Co-Investments: 5
LA
Europe, Hlavni mesto Praha, Czech Republic, Prague
Co-Investments: 2
Plug and Play
North America, California, United States, Sunnyvale
Co-Investments: 2
APX
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Co-Investments: 3
Shamrock Ventures
Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Amsterdam
Co-Investments: 2
The Seed Lab
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Rockstart
Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Amsterdam
Co-Investments: 2
Artesian VC
Oceania, Victoria, Australia, Melbourne
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does Loyal VC often collaborate with?

BP
Asia, Maharashtra, India, Mumbai
Shared Deals: 1
Chris Rogers
Asia, Singapore
Shared Deals: 1
Pankaj Gupta
Asia, Karnataka, India, Bengaluru
Shared Deals: 1
Caesar Sengupta
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Shared Deals: 1
NB
North America, North Carolina, United States, Chapel Hill
Shared Deals: 1
NH
Europe, Germany
Shared Deals: 2
PC
North America, California, United States, Redwood City
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
JK
North America, Hawaii, United States, Honolulu
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Loyal VC?

AI to detect the value of industrial waste

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Computer VisionGreenTechWaste Management
Pre SeedJul 30, 2025
Amount Raised: $1,000,000
Bagel AI

San Francisco, California, United States

Bagel AI is a product intelligence platform that turns scattered feedback and company data into revenue-driving decisions.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Business DevelopmentEnterprise SoftwareInnovation ManagementNatural Language ProcessingProduct ManagementProduct ResearchSaaSSoftware
SeedApr 23, 2025
Amount Raised: $5,500,000
Aisel Health

Copenhagen, Hovedstaden, Denmark

AI-driven clinical services for psychiatrists

Pre SeedFeb 10, 2025
Edept

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Edept empowers students with global opportunities and academic excellence, bridging industry and academia to develop skilled citizens.

ConsultingEducationHigher Education
SeedDec 16, 2024
Amount Raised: $1,000,000
The Leaf Protein Company

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Producer of high quality and sustainable plant-based protein ingredients

AgricultureAlternative ProteinBiotechnologyFood and BeverageNutrition
Pre SeedJun 12, 2024
Amount Raised: $562,467
NIU NIU

Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico

NIU NIU is an e-Waste operating system that maximizes critical mineral extraction, while minimizing the environmental and social impact

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ElectronicsMachine LearningRecyclingWaste Management
SeedJan 1, 2024
Amount Raised: $142,000
TAP

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

TAP matches high potentials from Palestine and Jordan with global startups to make a mutual positive impact.

E-Learning
SeedOct 4, 2023
Amount Raised: $1,000,000
Wellx

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

InsureTech, HealthTech, Health Insurance, Wellness, Digital Insurance

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Big DataInsuranceInsurTechWellness
SeedJul 25, 2023
Amount Raised: $2,000,000
Ambr

London, England, United Kingdom

Ambr is a B2B SaaS solution to manage workplace stress and improve manager quality.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)B2BReal TimeSaaSSoftware
Pre SeedDec 15, 2022
Amount Raised: $900,000
Accacia

Gurgaon, Haryana, India

Accacia is an AI-enabled Real Estate Decarbonisation Platform.

GreenTechReal Estate
SeedDec 6, 2022
Amount Raised: $2,500,000