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Round13 Capital

North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto

Description

Round13 Capital is a prominent Toronto-based venture and growth equity firm, recognized for its significant presence in the Canadian technology investment landscape. The firm manages over $700 million in assets, deploying capital into disruptive technology companies primarily within the growth stage. With a strategic focus on sectors such as B2B SaaS, FinTech, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, Round13 Capital seeks out innovative businesses poised for substantial scaling and market leadership.

The firm's investment strategy is characterized by its flexible approach across various stages of growth, typically targeting companies from Series A through to later-stage growth equity rounds. For initial investments, Round13 Capital generally commits cheque sizes ranging from $5 million to $20 million, reflecting their focus on providing meaningful capital to accelerate company development. Their portfolio demonstrates a commitment to companies that leverage technology to solve complex problems and create new market opportunities.

Beyond capital infusion, Round13 Capital distinguishes itself through an active partnership model. The firm provides extensive operational support, strategic guidance, and access to a robust network of industry experts, advisors, and potential customers. This hands-on approach aims to help portfolio companies navigate challenges, optimize growth strategies, and achieve their full potential. The recent close of their Round13 Growth Fund II at $400 million further solidifies their capacity to support high-growth ventures.

Round13 Capital's consistent fundraising success and growing portfolio underscore its position as a key player in the North American venture ecosystem. Their commitment to fostering innovation and providing comprehensive support makes them a significant partner for technology companies seeking to scale from Canada onto the global stage.

Investor Profile

Round13 Capital has backed more than 36 startups, with 6 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 10 rounds, about 28% of its total and boasts 11 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Canada, United States, Cayman Islands.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, SaaS, Artificial Intelligence (AI).
  • Led 2 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $5M – $20M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (33%)
  • Series A (28%)
  • Series B (14%)
  • Series Unknown (6%)
  • Pre Seed (6%)
  • Series D (6%)
  • Series C (3%)
  • Post Ipo Equity (3%)
  • Initial Coin Offering (3%)

Country Focus

  • Canada (67%)
  • United States (19%)
  • Cayman Islands (8%)
  • United Kingdom (3%)
  • Switzerland (3%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Saas
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Internet
  • Information Technology
  • Blockchain
  • Web3
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Telecommunications
  • Marketing
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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 Round13 Capital frequently co-invest with?

CMT Digital Ventures
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Co-Investments: 2
ScaleUP Ventures
North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto
Co-Investments: 2
BrandProject
North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto
Co-Investments: 2
Citi Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Quantstamp
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3
8VC
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
SAV (Scale Asia Ventures)
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 2
Hyde Park Venture Partners
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Co-Investments: 3
Business Development Bank of Canada
North America, Quebec, Canada, Montréal
Co-Investments: 3
Polygon
Asia, Karnataka, India, Bengaluru
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Round13 Capital often collaborate with?

AS
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
KM
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 2
AA
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
Jason Tryfon
North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto
Shared Deals: 1
CM
Europe, Bucuresti, Romania, Bucharest
Shared Deals: 1
AL
Europe, Oslo, Norway
Shared Deals: 1
SB
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
Shared Deals: 1
DR
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
Tobias Lütke
North America, Ontario, Canada, Ottawa
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Round13 Capital?

Rails

Grand Cayman, Midland, Cayman Islands

Rails operates as a crypto derivatives trading company.

CryptocurrencyTrading Platform
Initial Coin OfferingApr 1, 2025
Amount Raised: $14,000,000
Mysa

St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada

Mysa is a smart thermostat for baseboard heaters for home.

Consumer ElectronicsInternetSmart HomeTelecommunications
Series BOct 2, 2024
Amount Raised: $8,142,750
TITAN

George Town, Midland, Cayman Islands

Titan is the ultimate DEX aggregator offering the best swap prices by scanning on-chain liquidity and using advanced routing algorithms.

BlockchainCryptocurrencyDecentralized Finance (DeFi)SoftwareTrading Platform
Pre SeedSep 12, 2024
Amount Raised: $3,500,000
WOMBO

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

WOMBO is an AI-powered lip sync app that creates deepfake copies of images lip-syncing to a selection of songs.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Digital EntertainmentMachine LearningMobileMusicSocial MediaSoftware
SeedSep 4, 2024
Amount Raised: $9,031,183
Gainful

San Francisco, California, United States

Gainful is a personalized sports nutrition company that offers subscriptions to its Hydration line of electrolyte drink mixes.

Dietary SupplementsHealth CarePersonal HealthWellness
Series BSep 3, 2024
BLUERUSH

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

BLUERUSH is a digital solutions company.

InternetSocial MediaSoftwareVideo
Post Ipo EquityJul 24, 2024
Amount Raised: $652,268
Wasabi

New York, New York, United States

Wasabi is the operator of a financial platform for NFT trading.

Financial ServicesSoftware
SeedJun 17, 2024
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
Rails

Grand Cayman, Midland, Cayman Islands

Rails operates as a crypto derivatives trading company.

CryptocurrencyTrading Platform
SeedMar 21, 2024
Amount Raised: $6,200,000
PocketHealth

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

PocketHealth is a cloud platform that focuses on sharing medical records.

Health CareMedicalSoftware
Series BMar 20, 2024
Amount Raised: $33,000,000
KOHO Financial

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

KOHO is an online financial services provider that offers an application-based banking platform to simplify financial products.

FinanceFinancial ServicesFinTechMobile PaymentsPayments
Series DDec 7, 2023
Amount Raised: $63,249,944