
BoxOne Ventures
Description
BoxOne Ventures is a private investment firm based in Montréal, Canada, distinguished by its leadership from experienced entrepreneurs. The firm positions itself as an early-stage venture investor, focusing on companies across diverse sectors globally. Their unique value proposition stems from their "entrepreneurs first, investors second" philosophy, aiming to leverage their operational experience to support portfolio companies beyond just capital injection.
The firm primarily targets Seed and Series A funding rounds, indicating a commitment to supporting companies at their foundational stages. BoxOne Ventures typically deploys initial cheques ranging from $250,000 to $1,000,000. This specific range highlights their sweet spot for initial capital deployment, providing crucial early-stage funding. As of recent data, BoxOne Ventures has made a total of 11 investments, demonstrating a focused yet active approach to building their portfolio.
Their investment thesis is sector-agnostic, allowing them to explore opportunities across various industries, from consumer goods to technology and beyond. This broad mandate, combined with a global outlook, enables them to identify promising ventures irrespective of geographical or industry boundaries. The firm emphasizes a hands-on approach, seeking to partner with founders who can benefit from their deep entrepreneurial insights and network, fostering growth and navigating the challenges inherent in scaling early-stage businesses.
Investor Profile
BoxOne Ventures has backed more than 48 startups, with 8 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 5 rounds, about 10% of its total and boasts 3 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Pre Seed rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Canada, United States, Spain.
- Strong thematic focus on Biotechnology, Software, Health Care.
- Typical check size: $250K – $1M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (56%)
- Series A (19%)
- Pre Seed (17%)
- Series B (4%)
- Angel (2%)
- Convertible Note (2%)
Country Focus
- Canada (46%)
- United States (42%)
- Spain (6%)
- Singapore (4%)
- United Kingdom (2%)
Industry Focus
- Biotechnology
- Software
- Health Care
- Medical
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Fintech
- Life Science
- Cryptocurrency
- Finance
- Financial Services
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