
Serafund
Description
Serafund is a Vancouver, Canada-based venture capital firm established in 2020, specializing in early-stage technology investments. The firm primarily targets companies at the Seed to Series A stages, providing capital and strategic support to foster growth. Serafund's investment thesis centers on sectors poised for significant disruption and innovation, including Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML), Fintech, the Future of Work, Digital Health, and Marketplaces. Their approach emphasizes hands-on engagement, leveraging the team's deep operational expertise to guide portfolio companies through critical development phases.
Since its inception, Serafund has demonstrated a consistent commitment to the Canadian tech ecosystem and beyond. The firm successfully closed its inaugural fund with a first close of $15 million CAD in October 2021, quickly establishing its presence in the early-stage funding landscape. Building on this momentum, Serafund announced the final close of its second fund at $30 million CAD in May 2023, significantly expanding its capacity to support promising startups. This growth underscores their increasing influence and belief in the potential of the sectors they target.
With a focus on providing meaningful capital, Serafund typically invests between $500,000 and $2 million in each portfolio company. This range allows them to be a significant early partner for startups, enabling them to scale operations, develop products, and expand market reach. The firm's portfolio reflects a diverse array of innovative companies, showcasing their commitment to identifying and nurturing high-potential ventures that align with their strategic focus areas. Serafund aims to be more than just a capital provider, offering strategic guidance and network access to help founders navigate the challenges of scaling a technology business.
Investor Profile
Serafund has backed more than 27 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 1 rounds, about 4% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Pre Seed, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, France, Singapore.
- Strong thematic focus on Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Information Technology.
- Typical check size: $500K – $2M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (56%)
- Pre Seed (15%)
- Series A (15%)
- Series B (7%)
- Series Unknown (4%)
- Series C (4%)
Country Focus
- United States (59%)
- France (7%)
- Singapore (4%)
- Spain (4%)
- Seychelles (4%)
- United Arab Emirates (4%)
- Canada (4%)
- Kenya (4%)
- Australia (4%)
Industry Focus
- Blockchain
- Cryptocurrency
- Information Technology
- Internet
- Gaming
- Developer Platform
- Developer Tools
- Financial Services
- Software
- Security
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