We are located at 3 Place Ville-Marie, Suite 400, Montreal, QC H3B 2E3. You can also find us actively engaged in communities across Canada through our network and events.

It’s always the right time to reach out! Whether you’re still validating your idea or scaling rapidly, we’re eager to connect, learn about your vision, and explore how we can help.

This is often a great stage to engage with us. Angel investment shows validation of your idea, and we can help you take the next step in scaling your venture.

We do not sponsor Canadian startup visas. However, we invest in founders aligned with our thesis. While our focus is primarily on Canadian entrepreneurs, we occasionally partner with international founders whose mission align with our investment thesis.

There is no standard answer, but there are three main things that we look for: a great team with unique insight on a market opening that has massive scaling potential. We look for ventures that have bold ideas to drive systemic impact while scaling rapidly.

We back founders who combine vision with the ability to execute. They demonstrate unique insights, foster collaboration, and embrace personal and professional growth while staying true to their mission. We also look for strong cohesion in the founding team with complementary personalities, skillsets and growth mindsets.

While we typically prefer strong teams, we recognize that exceptional solo founders with a clear vision, proven ability, and an openness to collaboration can succeed. These cases, though rare, are not excluded.

We are industry-agnostic, focusing on transformative, tech-enabled ventures. Our interest spans sectors such as AI, connectivity, and sustainable innovation, with an emphasis on companies tackling systemic challenges.

Yes, although we prioritize proximity to our team to foster close collaboration. We have invested in U.S.-based companies with missions aligned to our thesis.

We are currently focused on supporting our existing investee companies and making follow-on investments into those companies.

Our process begins with building relationships. We assess alignment, meet as a team, and make decisions collaboratively. Timing depends on the complexity of the deal, but transparency and clarity are central to our approach.

At Real Ventures, we work as a team. While you may collaborate closely with a specific partner, our collective expertise and network are at your disposal, ensuring comprehensive support.

We value introductions through our network and welcome direct connections via our contact form. Tell us about your vision, and we’ll ensure the right person from our team connects with you.

While we respect your need for confidentiality, we don’t sign NDAs at the exploratory stage due to the volume of opportunities we review. If your venture overlaps with an existing investment, we’ll let you know before proceeding.

We do, but not always. We love to be involved as much as we can. Being on the board is a way for us to bring significant value to our companies.

We work hard with other investors to have terms that make sense for founders in the long run. That means we need to be flexible on our ownership but want to have a large enough stake in your company to make sure you feel we are fully committed to each other.

We love co-investing with like-minded partners and have done so on many occasions. We’re very open to working with other investors who share our values.

Over the last couple of years, we shifted to a systems-level approach to investing, focusing on ventures that, while correlated with profit, are aligned with planetary and societal flourishing. Beyond capital, we offer tailored support and networks for founders’ personal and professional growth, helping them build businesses that create lasting, positive impact.

Fund raising is a complex journey. We provide tailored guidance on refining your story, pitching, and navigating the fundraising process. Through one-on-one coaching, bespoke programs, and strategic introductions, we aim to strengthen your fundraising efforts and connect you with opportunities to achieve your next milestones.

Real Ventures has spent the past decade building a strong network across Canada. When you work with us, we’ll connect you with others who can help make your startup the greatest success it can be.