
Celtic House Venture Partners
Description
Celtic House Venture Partners is a prominent independent Canadian venture capital firm with a long-standing history of investing in early-stage technology and innovation companies. Based in Toronto, the firm has established itself as a key player in the Canadian tech ecosystem, known for identifying and nurturing high-growth potential businesses. With a focus on disruptive technologies across various sectors, Celtic House has consistently aimed to support companies that are poised to become market leaders.
The firm's investment strategy centers on providing capital and strategic guidance to companies from Seed to Series B stages. Celtic House is recognized for its hands-on approach, working closely with portfolio companies to accelerate their growth, refine their business models, and navigate market challenges. Their expertise spans areas such as enterprise software, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and digital media, reflecting a broad yet focused interest in the evolving tech landscape. This collaborative model is designed to maximize the potential for successful exits and long-term value creation.
Celtic House Venture Partners has a robust track record, having made over 100 investments since its inception. A significant milestone was the closing of its Celtic House Venture Partners Fund VI in 2019, which secured $100 million in commitments. This fund specifically targeted early-stage, high-growth Canadian technology companies, reinforcing the firm's commitment to fostering domestic innovation. The firm's consistent investment activity and successful exits underscore its role in shaping the Canadian technology sector, contributing to job creation and economic development through its portfolio companies.
Investor Profile
Celtic House Venture Partners has backed more than 64 startups, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 13 rounds, about 20% of its total and boasts 35 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series B, Series Unknown, Series C rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Canada, United States, United Kingdom.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Semiconductor, Manufacturing.
- Typical check size: $1M – $5M.
Stage Focus
- Series B (25%)
- Series Unknown (22%)
- Series C (19%)
- Series A (16%)
- Seed (9%)
- Series D (6%)
- Series E (2%)
- Debt Financing (2%)
Country Focus
- Canada (55%)
- United States (22%)
- United Kingdom (9%)
- Ireland (6%)
- China (3%)
- Colombia (2%)
- Singapore (2%)
- Sweden (2%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Semiconductor
- Manufacturing
- Saas
- E-commerce
- Wireless
- Internet
- Apps
- Optical Communication
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
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