
Loyal VC
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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