Real Ventures

Real Ventures is a Montreal, Quebec–based early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2007 that focuses on investing in technology startups, particularly at the pre-seed and seed stages, with a broad sector reach including AI, software, healthcare, and marketplace businesses. The firm manages multiple funds with over $300 million in capital deployed and an active portfolio of more than 100 companies, emphasizing long-term ecosystem development in Canada. Real Ventures provides seed and Series A financing alongside stage-specific guidance, mentorship, and access to networks to support founders’ personal and company growth. It has played a role in building community resources such as the FounderFuel accelerator and initiatives supporting diverse founders. The firm’s investment approach centers on backing visionary entrepreneurs and nurturing early-stage ventures from initial idea through scaling.