BoxOne Ventures logo

BoxOne Ventures

North America, Quebec, Canada, Montréal

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
circle-line
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Who does BoxOne Ventures frequently co-invest with?

Speedinvest
Europe, Wien, Austria, Vienna
Co-Investments: 3
Creative Destruction Lab (CDL)
North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto
Co-Investments: 3
Real Ventures
North America, Quebec, Canada, Montréal
Co-Investments: 5
Amino Collective
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Co-Investments: 3
Y Combinator
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Co-Investments: 3
Business Development Bank of Canada
North America, Quebec, Canada, Montréal
Co-Investments: 3
Horizons Ventures
Asia, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Co-Investments: 3
Panache Ventures
North America, Quebec, Canada, Montréal
Co-Investments: 3
N49P
North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto
Co-Investments: 4
Talis Capital
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does BoxOne Ventures often collaborate with?

JD
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Shared Deals: 2
AK
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
JL
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 2
AR
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Shared Deals: 1
MA
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 3
AB
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 2
Francois Arbour
North America, Quebec, Canada, Montréal
Shared Deals: 2
PC
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
JG
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Shared Deals: 2
KL
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Shared Deals: 2

What are some of recent deals done by BoxOne Ventures?

Xatoms

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Xatoms develops novel photocatalysts to create efficient and sustainable water treatment.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Waste ManagementWaterWater Purification
Pre SeedJun 19, 2025
Amount Raised: $2,000,000
Future Fields

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Future Fields harnesses insect biotechnology to make sustainable recombinant proteins.

AgricultureAgTechAlternative ProteinBiotechnologyCleanTechFarmingLife Science
Series AJun 17, 2025
Amount Raised: $8,000,000
Seqera

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Seqera makes complex data analysis accessible at any scale by providing the tools to drive innovation in genomics, global health, and beyond

Big DataCloud ComputingLife ScienceSoftware
Series BMay 6, 2025
Amount Raised: $26,000,000
Stately Bio

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Stately Bio is the trade-off between measuring cells and keeping them alive.

Biotechnology
SeedMay 1, 2025
Amount Raised: $12,000,000
Dispersa

Laval, Quebec, Canada

Harnessing the power of microbe-derived natural solutions to decarbonize the chemicals industry.

BiotechnologyChemicalCleanTech
SeedFeb 25, 2025
Amount Raised: $4,068,662
Axonis Therapeutics

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Axonis Therapeutics is a neuro-focused biotechnology company that focuses on the development of novel neuromedicines.

BiotechnologyLife ScienceMedical
Series AOct 30, 2024
Amount Raised: $115,000,000
CytoTronics

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

CytoTronics is designing and developing cell culture plates with embedded high-density electronic systems.

Test and Measurement
SeedSep 5, 2024
Amount Raised: $13,500,000
Talus Bio

Seattle, Washington, United States

Talus Bio is a drug discovery biotech startup working on drug development for gene regulators.

BiotechnologyHealth CareTherapeutics
SeedAug 20, 2024
Amount Raised: $11,200,000
Opalia

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Opalia is a manufacturer of milk and milk ingredients derived from mammary cells, which are intended to replace traditional cow milk.

AgricultureBiotechnologyManufacturing
SeedMar 12, 2024
Amount Raised: $1,482,206
Pathway Medical

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Empowering clinicians and healthcare organizations to provide better, more efficient care.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Health CareInformation TechnologyMedicalSoftware
SeedNov 15, 2023
Amount Raised: $5,000,000