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Real Ventures

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Investor type

VC

Founded

2007

AUM

$330 M

Location

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Pre-seed Seed

Region of investment

North America

Investor profile last updated: 05 October, 2025

Profile

Real Ventures is a prominent Canadian early-stage venture capital firm based in Montreal, Quebec, founded in 2007. The firm specializes in investing in early-stage technology companies with significant growth potential, primarily within Canada. It manages around $325 million across five funds and has an active portfolio of over 100 companies valued at approximately $10 billion.

The firm focuses on supporting visionary entrepreneurs in various technology sectors, including SaaS, big data, cybersecurity, fintech, e-commerce, healthtech, and quantum computing. Real Ventures invests at different stages, from initial ideas to scaling, with typical investments ranging from $500,000 to $4 million. Beyond financial support, the firm offers mentorship, guidance, and access to extensive networks to help founders grow their businesses and navigate the startup ecosystem effectively.

Industry

Education Fashion/Beauty Financial Services Fintech SaaS Software Edtech E-commerce/Marketplace HealthTech Healthcare Services

Real Ventures Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Real Ventures Fund II	Venture Capital (VC)	Edtech E-commerce/Marketplace Financial Services Fintech SaaS Software HealthTech	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$50 M	November 2010
Real Ventures Fund IV	Venture Capital (VC)	E-commerce/Marketplace Fashion/Beauty Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services SaaS Software	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$180 M	July 2018

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FAQs about Real Ventures

Is Real Ventures a venture capital or private equity firm?

Real Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Pre-seed and Seed, writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is Real Ventures located?

Real Ventures is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

When was Real Ventures founded?

Real Ventures was founded in 2007.

What sectors and industries does Real Ventures invest in?

Real Ventures invests in companies and startups in Education, Fashion/Beauty, Financial Services, Fintech, SaaS, Software, Edtech, E-commerce/Marketplace, HealthTech, Healthcare Services.

What is Real Ventures geographical focus of investments?

Real Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America.

At what stages of companies and startups does Real Ventures typically invest in?

Real Ventures invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed.

What is the usual amount of Real Ventures investment?

Real Ventures usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Real Ventures?

Real Ventures has around $330m assets under management.

When was Real Ventures last fund created?

Real Ventures last fund was created/launched in 2018-07-10

What are the contacts of Real Ventures?

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