Ontario Centre of Innovation

North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto

Description

Ontario Centre of Innovation provides a preeminent research-to-commercialization vehicle in Ontario

Investor Profile

Ontario Centre of Innovation has backed more than 14 startups, with 4 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

Concentrates on Seed, Pre Seed, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
Majority of deals are located in Canada, United States.
Strong thematic focus on Financial Services, FinTech, Analytics.

Stage Focus

Seed (50%)
Pre Seed (36%)
Series A (14%)

Country Focus

Canada (93%)
United States (7%)

Industry Focus

Financial Services
Fintech
Analytics
Software
Health Care
Medical
Medical Device
Internet
Real Estate
Artificial Intelligence (Ai)

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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Who does Ontario Centre of Innovation frequently co-invest with?

Center of Aging and Brain Health Innovation

North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto

Co-Investments: 1

Techstars

North America, Colorado, United States, Boulder

Co-Investments: 2

Second Century Ventures

North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago

Co-Investments: 2

Toronto Innovation Acceleration Partners

North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto

Co-Investments: 2

BEST Funds

North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto

Co-Investments: 2

Bluesky Equities

North America, Alberta, Canada, Calgary

Co-Investments: 2

Beresford Ventures

North America, Florida, United States, Miami

Co-Investments: 1

Archangel Network of Funds

North America, Ontario, Canada, Kitchener

Co-Investments: 1

Equation Angels

North America, Ontario, Canada, Burlington

Co-Investments: 1

Anges Quebec

North America, Quebec, Canada, Quebec

Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Ontario Centre of Innovation often collaborate with?

Rohan Bopanna

Asia, Karnataka, India, Bangalore

Shared Deals: 1

Dave Lambert

North America, California, United States, San Francisco

Shared Deals: 1

Larry Bernstein

North America, New York, United States, New York

Shared Deals: 1

Adrian B.

Shared Deals: 1

Andrew Young

North America, Ontario, Canada, London

Shared Deals: 1

Sara Mohajerani

Shared Deals: 1

Rob Fraser

North America, Canada

Shared Deals: 1

Yuri Navarro

North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto

Shared Deals: 1

Chris Kay

North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto

Shared Deals: 1

Jim Horowitz

Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Ontario Centre of Innovation?

NordSpace

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

NordSpace is developing its portable and transportable Algonquin launch vehicle and launch pad capable of delivering 300kg to LEO.

Aerospace

GrantOct 28, 2025

PhenoTips

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

PhenoTips is a computer software company that provides solution for clinical genetics, phenotyping, and human phenotype ontology.

BiotechnologyHealth CareLife ScienceMedicalSoftware

SeedOct 8, 2025

Amount Raised: $1,432,314

Grey Matter Neurosciences

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Grey Matter Neurosciences develops new medical devices and drug-device combinations to treat age-related brain illnesses.

MedicalMedical DeviceNeuroscience

SeedJan 23, 2025

Amount Raised: $14,000,000

Kelsen Legal Technologies Inc.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Kelsen is developing Kelsen Draft to help legal professional to save time developing complex texts with power of AI.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Legal TechSaaS

Pre SeedNov 28, 2024

Talin

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Talin is a software that automates personalized candidate outreach and contact enrichment for recruiters and recruitment agencies.

EmploymentRecruitingSoftware

Pre SeedOct 2, 2024

Amount Raised: $573,694

HDAX Therapeutics

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

HDAC6, small molecule, peripheral neuropathy, cardiometabolic, pharmaceuticals, biotech, biopharma, life science

BiopharmaBiotechnologyLife SciencePharmaceutical

SeedSep 5, 2024

Amount Raised: $3,185,067

The OWL Solutions

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

The OWL Solutions is a data analytics and visualization platform

AnalyticsSoftwareSupply Chain Management

SeedSep 7, 2023

Amount Raised: $1,250,000

Locorum

London, Ontario, Canada

Locorum is a business reward platform that provides cash back when hiring local services such as real estate, renovation, and mortgage.

Ad RetargetingLoyalty ProgramsShopping

Pre SeedMay 21, 2023

Amount Raised: $1,240,000

QEA Tech

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

QEA Tech is a software company that combines AI, drone technology, and thermal imaging to provide insights into the building envelope.

AnalyticsBuilding MaintenanceCleanTechEnvironmental ConsultingGreen BuildingSmart Building

SeedApr 19, 2023

Amount Raised: $1,633,295

Paperstack

New York, New York, United States

Paperstack is a neobank for e-commerce finance.

E-CommerceFinancial ServicesFinTechInformation Technology

SeedFeb 1, 2023

Amount Raised: $6,780,029

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