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Plaza Ventures

Investor type

VC

Founded

2008

AUM

$1 000 M

Location

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Pre-seed Seed

Region of investment

North America
Investor profile last updated: 03 June, 2026

Profile

Plaza Ventures is a growth-stage venture capital firm based in Toronto, Ontario, founded in 2008. The firm focuses on investing in technology companies across North America, providing capital, strategic guidance, and operational expertise to help businesses scale and meet their goals. Plaza Ventures specializes in early-stage, later-stage, and growth equity investments, targeting minority stakes in companies that require capital for growth or liquidity.

The firm primarily invests in high-growth technology sectors, including SaaS, FinTech, Artificial Intelligence, eCommerce, Internet of Things, Smart City initiatives, and digital media. Plaza Ventures emphasizes a people-first approach, fostering strong relationships with portfolio companies to drive positive outcomes. In addition to financial support, the firm offers growth strategy refinement, market optimization, and access to a network of investors and industry experts. Key personnel include General Partners Daniel Brothman and Matthew Leibowitz, along with Vice President Daniel Israelsohn.

Industry

Fintech Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Real Estate Security Software Business Services (B2B) SaaS Technology Financial Services

Plaza Ventures Funds

Name Type
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Industry
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Stage
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Region
Size AUM Launch date
Plaza Ventures Fund III
Venture Capital (VC)
Business Services (B2B)
Marketing and Advertising
Media and Entertainment
SaaS
Security
Software
Technology
Pre-seed
Seed
North America
$5-10 m
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May 2016
Plaza Ventures Fund (SA CV)
Venture Capital (VC)
Financial Services
Fintech
Marketing and Advertising
Media and Entertainment
Real Estate
SaaS
Security
Software
Pre-seed
Seed
North America
$5-10 m
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June 2026

Contacts

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Daniel Israelsohn Partner
Partner
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Jake Raubvogel Investment Associate
Investment Associate
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FAQs about Plaza Ventures

Plaza Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Pre-seed and Seed, writing tickets of $10-50 m.
Plaza Ventures is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Plaza Ventures was founded in 2008.
Plaza Ventures invests in companies and startups in Fintech, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Real Estate, Security, Software, Business Services (B2B), SaaS, Technology, Financial Services.
Plaza Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America.
Plaza Ventures invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed.
Plaza Ventures usually invests $10-50 m on average.
Plaza Ventures has around $1 000m assets under management.
Plaza Ventures last fund was created/launched in 2026-06-02
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