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Information Venture Partners

North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto

Description

Information Venture Partners (IVP) is a prominent venture capital firm based in Toronto, Canada, specializing in investments across the B2B FinTech and Enterprise Software sectors. Established in 2014 following a spin-out from RBC Venture Partners, IVP has solidified its position as a key player in the North American venture landscape. The firm primarily targets early-stage companies, focusing on Seed, Series A, and Series B rounds, demonstrating a commitment to nurturing growth from foundational stages. Their strategic focus on financial technology and enterprise solutions reflects a deep understanding of these complex and rapidly evolving industries.

IVP's investment approach is characterized by significant initial capital deployment coupled with reserved capital for follow-on rounds, indicating a long-term partnership philosophy. The firm typically invests between $1 million and $10 million in its initial cheques, providing substantial backing for nascent companies. Over the years, IVP has successfully raised and deployed multiple funds, including Information Venture Partners Fund I (C$100 million), Fund II (C$150 million), and their most recent Fund III (C$200 million), accumulating a substantial amount of capital under management dedicated to their niche. This structured funding allows them to support a diverse portfolio of innovative startups.

With a robust track record, Information Venture Partners has made over 40 investments, contributing to the growth of numerous technology companies across North America. Their portfolio includes a range of successful ventures, and the firm has facilitated more than 10 exits, showcasing their ability to identify and scale promising businesses. IVP's commitment extends beyond capital, offering strategic guidance and operational support to help their portfolio companies navigate market challenges and achieve significant milestones. Their expertise and network are invaluable assets for the entrepreneurs they back, reinforcing their reputation as a value-add investor in the FinTech and enterprise software ecosystems.

Investor Profile

Information Venture Partners has backed more than 37 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 18 rounds, about 49% of its total and boasts 8 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Series B, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Canada, United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, SaaS, FinTech.
  • Typical check size: $1M – $10M.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (38%)
  • Series B (30%)
  • Series Unknown (14%)
  • Series C (8%)
  • Seed (5%)
  • Series G (3%)
  • Private Equity (3%)

Country Focus

  • Canada (59%)
  • United States (41%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Saas
  • Fintech
  • Enterprise Software
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Financial Services
  • Cyber Security
  • Analytics
  • Finance
  • Predictive Analytics
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Who does Information Venture Partners frequently co-invest with?

ScaleUP Ventures
North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto
Co-Investments: 4
NextWorld Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 4
BP
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 3
HarbourVest Partners
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 4
BDC Venture Capital
North America, Alberta, Canada, Calgary
Co-Investments: 3
Yaletown Partners
North America, British Columbia, Canada, Vancouver
Co-Investments: 3
BV
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 4
Voyager Capital
North America, Washington, United States, Seattle
Co-Investments: 3
Madrona
North America, Washington, United States, Seattle
Co-Investments: 3
StandUp Ventures
North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does Information Venture Partners often collaborate with?

TW
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
SM
North America, California, United States, San Jose
Shared Deals: 1
Jason Smith
North America, Alberta, Canada, Vancouver
Shared Deals: 1
Kevin Sandhu
North America, Canada
Shared Deals: 1
Hanif Joshaghani
North America, Alberta, Canada, Calgary
Shared Deals: 1
Bob. Wertz
North America, British Columbia, Canada, Vancouver
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Information Venture Partners?

nue.io

San Mateo, California, United States

Nue is an easy-to-manage quote-to-revenue platform designed to meet the needs of the modern business.

Business DevelopmentDirect SalesSoftware
Series AJan 28, 2025
Amount Raised: $20,000,000
Helcim Inc.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Our mission is to be the world's most loved payments company.

E-CommerceFinancial ServicesFinTechMobile PaymentsPaymentsRetail Technology
Series BFeb 26, 2024
Amount Raised: $19,997,186
Wisedocs

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Wisedocs provides medical record indexing, review, and AI summaries for various markets.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)InsuranceInsurTechMachine LearningSaaS
Series AJan 30, 2024
Amount Raised: $9,476,297
Strike Graph

Seattle, Washington, United States

Strike Graph is a compliance SAAS solution simplifying cyber security certifications.

ComplianceCyber SecuritySaaS
Series UnknownDec 18, 2023
Amount Raised: $1,500,000
ThoughtExchange

Rossland, British Columbia, Canada

ThoughtExchange is the essential enterprise tool leaders use to quickly gain unbiased, critical insights that inform decision making.

CommunitiesCrowdsourcingQ&ASoftware
Series UnknownNov 30, 2023
Amount Raised: $13,500,000
Arteria AI

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Arteria AI is an AI-focused company that develops a contract lifecycle management platform for end-to-end digital contracting.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Contact ManagementMachine Learning
Series BOct 26, 2023
Amount Raised: $30,000,000
Procurify

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Procurify provides a real-time spend management platform to monitor business spend.

Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareFinTechProcurementSaaSSoftwareSupply Chain Management
Series COct 17, 2023
Amount Raised: $50,000,000
Jirav

Austin, Texas, United States

B2B Financial Modeling, FP&A, and Predictive Analytics

AccountingAnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)B2BFinanceFinancial ServicesInformation TechnologyPredictive AnalyticsSaaS
Series BJul 11, 2023
Amount Raised: $20,000,000
nue.io

San Jose, California, United States

Nue is an easy-to-manage quote-to-revenue platform designed to meet the needs of the modern business.

Software
SeedMay 23, 2023
Amount Raised: $9,000,000
Strike Graph

Seattle, Washington, United States

Strike Graph is a compliance SAAS solution simplifying cyber security certifications.

ComplianceCyber SecuritySaaS
Series UnknownMay 22, 2023
Amount Raised: $7,000,000