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Inovia Capital

Q: When was Inovia Capital last fund created?

Inovia Capital last fund was created/launched in 2026-10-20.

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Investor type

Founded

2007

AUM

$2 500 M

Location

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Seed Pre-seed Series A Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America Europe

Investor profile last updated: 21 October, 2026

Profile

Inovia Capital is a venture capital firm based in Montreal, founded in 2007. The firm is led by a team of experienced partners including Karamdeep Nijjar, Magaly Charbonneau, Shawn Abbott, Kory Jeffrey, Taha Mubashir, and Steve Woods. Known for its strategy of investing across different stages of company growth, Inovia distinguishes itself by building long-term relationships with its portfolio companies and leveraging deep sector expertise. The firm has significant partnerships with Canadian institutional investors, which reflects its strong reputation in the industry.

Inovia Capital focuses on investing in AI-native startups and frontier technologies such as cybersecurity, infrastructure, devops, energy, compute, robotics, and quantum. The firm invests at the Seed to Series A stages, targeting businesses in North America and Europe. With a total assets under management of approximately $2.7 billion, the firm manages several funds, including the recently announced AI-Native Fund VI, targeting a $325 million close. Returning LPs include Business Development Bank of Canada, La Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, and CIBC.

Noted investments have included companies like Cohere, a major player in the foundation model space; Flare, specializing in cybersecurity; Gaia, working on compute technology; Spellbook, associated with AI-driven solutions; and Atom Computing, engaging in cutting-edge computing technologies. These investments showcase Inovia's focus on technological advancement and innovation.

Industry

TravelTech HealthTech Energy Travel Transportation Telecommunications Software Security SaaS Robotics Real Estate Media and Entertainment Marketing and Advertising IT Services Healthcare Services Fintech Financial Services Fashion/Beauty Edtech Education AI Infrastructure Cybersecurity Quantum Computing

Inovia Capital Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Inovia Growth Fund I	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment SaaS Security Software Transportation HealthTech	Pre-seed Seed	Europe	$5-10 m	$413 M	February 2019
Inovia Growth Fund II	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment SaaS Security Software Transportation HealthTech	Pre-seed Seed	North America Europe	$5-10 m	$377 M	March 2021
Inovia Venture Fund V	Venture Capital (VC)	Education Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment SaaS Security Software Transportation HealthTech	Pre-seed Seed	North America Europe	$5-10 m	$325 M	June 2022
Inovia Capital Fund VI	Venture Capital (VC)	Robotics AI Infrastructure Energy Cybersecurity Quantum Computing	Seed Series A	North America Europe	$10-50 m	$200 M	October 2026

Contacts

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Arie Koifman Founder, Co-President

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Steven Chung Vice-President

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FAQs about Inovia Capital

Is Inovia Capital a venture capital or private equity firm?

Inovia Capital is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed, Pre-seed, Series A, Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is Inovia Capital located?

Inovia Capital is located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

When was Inovia Capital founded?

Inovia Capital was founded in 2007.

What sectors and industries does Inovia Capital invest in?

Inovia Capital invests in companies and startups in TravelTech, HealthTech, Energy, Travel, Transportation, Telecommunications, Software, Security, SaaS, Robotics, Real Estate, Media and Entertainment, Marketing and Advertising, IT Services, Healthcare Services, Fintech, Financial Services, Fashion/Beauty, Edtech, Education, AI, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Quantum Computing.

What is Inovia Capital geographical focus of investments?

Inovia Capital invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.

At what stages of companies and startups does Inovia Capital typically invest in?

Inovia Capital invests in companies and startups at Seed, Pre-seed, Series A, Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of Inovia Capital investment?

Inovia Capital usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Inovia Capital?

Inovia Capital has around $2 500m assets under management.

When was Inovia Capital last fund created?

Inovia Capital last fund was created/launched in 2026-10-20

What are the contacts of Inovia Capital?

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