
Generation Ventures
Description
Generation Ventures operates as the dedicated venture capital arm of Generation Capital, a prominent family office headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Established with a clear mandate to support the next generation of innovative technology companies, the firm primarily targets early-stage startups, spanning from Seed to Series A rounds. Their investment thesis is broad yet focused, encompassing sectors such as vertical SaaS, artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML), fintech, the future of work, and marketplaces. This strategic alignment with high-growth technology verticals underscores their commitment to backing disruptive solutions that address evolving market needs.
As an active early-stage investor, Generation Ventures typically deploys initial cheques ranging from $250,000 to $1,000,000. This initial capital is often complemented by significant reserves for follow-on investments, demonstrating a long-term commitment to their portfolio companies as they scale through subsequent funding rounds. Beyond financial backing, Generation Ventures emphasizes a hands-on approach, leveraging the extensive network and operational expertise of Generation Capital to provide strategic guidance, mentorship, and access to resources for their founders. Their goal is to be more than just a capital provider, acting as a true partner in the entrepreneurial journey.
The firm's investment philosophy is rooted in the long-term perspective characteristic of a family office, allowing them to take a patient and founder-friendly approach. While based in Toronto, Generation Ventures maintains a keen interest in promising technology companies across North America, and selectively considers global opportunities that align with their core investment themes. Their dedication to fostering innovation and building enduring value positions them as a notable player in the Canadian venture capital landscape, actively contributing to the growth of the technology ecosystem.
Investor Profile
Generation Ventures has backed more than 23 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 5 rounds, about 22% of its total and boasts 5 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Canada, United States, United Kingdom.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Information Technology, SaaS.
- Typical check size: $250K – $1M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (30%)
- Series A (30%)
- Series Unknown (22%)
- Series B (17%)
Country Focus
- Canada (57%)
- United States (26%)
- United Kingdom (17%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Information Technology
- Saas
- Enterprise Software
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Big Data
- Machine Learning
- Internet Of Things
- Sales
- Hardware
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