We support game-changing early-stage Canadian technology leaders who are building the future.

Canvass

Humera Malik founded Canvass with the mission to accelerate the industrial industry’s transformation into a profitable and environmentally sustainable industry by leveraging AI.

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RenoRun

Eamonn O’Rourke and his crew are enabling construction and renovation professionals to build the world around us using technology.

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about RenoRun +

dcbel

Marc-André Forget’s team is building a brand new type of home appliance that sits at the nexus of residential solar power, electric vehicle charging and the smart home.

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We serve entrepreneurs
and nurture the communities in which they thrive.

OUR PHILOSOPHY

We are a leading source of capital for early-stage Canada-based tech companies.

Real is a VC firm that believes in supporting founders from day one and helping them scale themselves as they scale their businesses.

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RESOURCES

We are a driving force behind emerging tech ecosystems.

Knowledge, curiosity and collaboration are key to innovation. We have helped build programs, networks and resources to grow a vibrant tech community in Canada.

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OUR TEAM

We know the journey well—we’ve been through it ourselves.

Our investment and operations teams deeply understand the business of startups and are here to help founders take their companies to the next level.

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OUR LATEST ARTICLES

Increasing Black Representation in Canadian Tech and Venture Capital

In January 2021, Phil G. Joseph, a young Black changemaker, launched Rep Matters in collaboration with Real Ventures. A passion project of Phil’s, Rep Matters is a video interview series which focuses on the key issues and experiences of Black tech leaders in the Canadian startup community.

Your Product is Not Your Startup

The companies that can best leverage the curveballs the world throws at them are the ones that have a crystal clear sense of purpose, or as our Partner, JS Cournoyer, would say, they are growing and staying true to their essence.