LOI Venture

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Investor type

VC

Founded

2021

AUM

-

Location

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Investment Ticket

$0-1 m

Investment Stage

Pre-seed Seed

Region of investment

North America

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

LOI Venture is a venture capital firm based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, founded in 2021 by Hootsuite founder Ryan Holmes and angel investor Manny Padda. The firm focuses on supporting young entrepreneurs, particularly those under 30, through its LOI Program. With a team of 23 people, including 12 partners, LOI Venture is committed to nurturing early-stage startups with a unique emphasis on youth-driven innovation.

The firm primarily invests in sectors such as SaaS, AI, consumer products, and healthcare services, with a typical check size ranging from $100K to $1M. LOI Venture targets pre-seed and seed-stage investments, focusing on startups in Canada and the USA. The firm manages LOI Venture Fund I, a $20 million fund launched in 2021, which is dedicated to backing promising early-stage ventures.

Notable investments by LOI Venture include Unified API - software development applications, Hook Security - education and training services, WFHomie - business/productivity software, and Holdr - social/platform software. These investments highlight the firm's commitment to fostering innovation across a diverse range of industries.

Industry

Defense AI Software SaaS Business Services (B2B) Consumer Products Education Healthcare Services Internet and Web Services

LOI Venture Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
LOI Venture Fund I	Venture Capital (VC)	SaaS Consumer Products AI Internet and Web Services Healthcare Services	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$1-5 m	$20 M	January 2021

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FAQs about LOI Venture

Is LOI Venture a venture capital or private equity firm?

LOI Venture is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Pre-seed and Seed, writing tickets of $0-1 m.

Where is LOI Venture located?

LOI Venture is located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

When was LOI Venture founded?

LOI Venture was founded in 2021.

What sectors and industries does LOI Venture invest in?

LOI Venture invests in companies and startups in Defense, AI, Software, SaaS, Business Services (B2B), Consumer Products, Education, Healthcare Services, Internet and Web Services.

What is LOI Venture geographical focus of investments?

LOI Venture invests in companies and startups in North America.

At what stages of companies and startups does LOI Venture typically invest in?

LOI Venture invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed.

What is the usual amount of LOI Venture investment?

LOI Venture usually invests $0-1 m on average.

What are the contacts of LOI Venture?

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