MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund
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Investor type
VC
Founded
2008
AUM
$90 M
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
$10-50 m
Investment Ticket
3-5 years
Investment Horizon
Pre-seed,
Seed
Investment Stage
Sale to strategic investor,
IPO,
M&A,
Sale,
Buyout,
Pre-agreed exit,
MBO
Exit Strategy
Investor profile last updated: 27 July, 2026
Profile
MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund (IAF) is a leading seed stage fund investing in high-potential IT, health and cleantech companies in Ontario. IAF has over a 10-year history of successfully providing innovative firms with the capital, mentorship, and networks needed to validate ideas and bring products to market. Its mission is to keep Ontario’s talent and technology local while helping its companies go global.
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Region of investment
MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund Funds
| Name | Type |
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund II
|
Venture Capital (VC)
|
Financial Services
Fintech
SaaS
Software
CleanTech
HealthTech
Mobility
|
Pre-seed
Seed
|
North America
|
$5-10 m
|
$35 M
|
July 2014
|
|
MaRS IAF Capital Continuity Fund
|
Venture Capital (VC)
|
Financial Services
Fintech
SaaS
Software
CleanTech
HealthTech
Mobility
|
Pre-seed
Seed
|
North America
|
$5-10 m
|
$20 M
|
November 2019
|
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FAQs about MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund
Where is MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund located?
MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
When was MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund founded?
MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund was founded in 2008.
What sectors and industries does MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund invest in?
MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund invests in companies and startups in Education, Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Healthcare Services, SaaS, Security, Software, HealthTech, CleanTech, Mobility.
What is MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund geographical focus of investments?
MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund invests in companies and startups in North America.
At what stages of companies and startups does MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund typically invest in?
MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed.
What is the usual amount of MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund investment?
MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund usually invests $10-50 m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund?
MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund has around $90m assets under management.
When was MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund last fund created?
MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund last fund was created/launched in 2019-11-10