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Radical Ventures

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Investor type

Founded

2017

AUM

$1 800 M

Location

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

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

Region of investment

Asia North America Europe

Investor profile last updated: 16 September, 2026

Profile

Radical Ventures is an AI-focused venture capital firm based in Toronto. It was founded by Jordan Jacobs and Tomi Poutanen, with roots tracing back to the Vector Institute AI research ecosystem. The team includes partners like Sanjana Basu, David Katz, Rich Kotite, and others. Radical Ventures distinguishes itself through deep technical relationships and a focus on defining technology shifts in AI, with a team that blends technical expertise and venture experience.

Radical Ventures invests primarily in AI, supporting sectors such as foundation models, robotics, autonomous systems, and materials science. Its new vehicle, the Radical Breakouts Fund, aims to provide late-stage growth capital in the AI sector. The firm has raised over $1 billion USD in its first close for this fund, targeting a multi-billion final amount, with key LPs including major Canadian pension funds and banks.

Notable portfolio companies include Cohere - large language models, Waabi - autonomous trucking, Etched - AI inference chips, World Labs - spatial intelligence, Xanadu - quantum computing, and Periodic Labs. These companies exemplify Radical Ventures' commitment to AI technologies that promise transformative impacts across industries.

Industry

Quantum Computing Semiconductors / Chips ClimateTech New materials HealthTech Infrastructure AI Software Security SaaS Robotics Real Estate Mobile/Apps Internet and Web Services Healthcare Services Foodtech Food and Beverage Fintech Financial Services Biotechnology Media and Entertainment

Radical Ventures Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Radical Ventures II	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services Media and Entertainment Robotics SaaS Security Software HealthTech	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$350 M	May 2019
Radical Ventures III	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Healthcare Services Robotics SaaS Security Software HealthTech	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$800 M	August 2024
Radical Breakouts Fund	Venture Capital (VC)	Robotics AI New materials	Late Stage (Series C+)	North America Europe	$100+ m	$1000 M	September 2026

Contacts

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Jordan Jacobs Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

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Tomi Poutanen Co-founder, Partner

Co-founder, Partner

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FAQs about Radical Ventures

Is Radical Ventures a venture capital or private equity firm?

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

Where is Radical Ventures located?

Radical Ventures is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

When was Radical Ventures founded?

Radical Ventures was founded in 2017.

What sectors and industries does Radical Ventures invest in?

Radical Ventures invests in companies and startups in Quantum Computing, Semiconductors / Chips, ClimateTech, New materials, HealthTech, Infrastructure, AI, Software, Security, SaaS, Robotics, Real Estate, Mobile/Apps, Internet and Web Services, Healthcare Services, Foodtech, Food and Beverage, Fintech, Financial Services, Biotechnology, Media and Entertainment.

What is Radical Ventures geographical focus of investments?

Radical Ventures invests in companies and startups in Asia, North America, Europe.

At what stages of companies and startups does Radical Ventures typically invest in?

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

What is the usual amount of Radical Ventures investment?

Radical Ventures usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Radical Ventures?

Radical Ventures has around $1 800m assets under management.

When was Radical Ventures last fund created?

Radical Ventures last fund was created/launched in 2026-09-15

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