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Unlocking Financial Opportunities
A Comprehensive Guide to Funding for Canadian SMEs
This comprehensive guide presents an array of funding opportunities available across the country, including grants, loans, venture capital, and other types of financial support. With expert insights, practical tips, and a deep exploration of the funding landscape, this guide is designed to demystify the complexities of securing financing and help Canadian SMEs unlock their full potential.
MaRS – Investment Accelerator Fund
Overview
Services Offered
Overview
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.
Services Offered
Our Investment Criteria
Sectors
Focus on IT, Health and Cleantech, with a minimum addressable market size of $100M.
Funding
We invest at the seed stage, with investments of $500K. We do 10-12 deals per year, but see well over 300 companies.
Geography
Companies that are headquartered within the Province of Ontario.
Stage
Early-stage technology companies that are close to commercialization. Ideally the product has been built, and there is some early market traction. No significant revenue, assets or institutional investment.
- Sector Funding
- Phone # 6472551079
- Email iaf@marsdd.com
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