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Staircase Ventures

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Investor type

Founded

2023

AUM

Location

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Investment Ticket

$0-1 m

Investment Stage

Pre-seed Seed

Region of investment

North America

Investor profile last updated: 21 October, 2026

Profile

Staircase Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Toronto, Canada, founded in 2023 by Janet Bannister, a seasoned investor with over 25 years of experience in the tech industry. The firm is supported by a team of advisors who have built billion-dollar businesses, providing a robust support network for their portfolio companies. Staircase Ventures is distinguished by its unique carry-sharing model, which incentivizes founders and advisors by including them in the financial returns.

The firm focuses on investing in pre-seed and seed-stage B2B software and technology companies across Canada and North America. Staircase Ventures typically leads seed-stage rounds, aiming to accelerate the development of high-potential tech startups. The firm is backed by institutional investors such as BDC Capital and the University of Alberta, and it offers a range of founder support programs, including executive coaching and health and wellness initiatives.

Notable investments by Staircase Ventures include Ultimarii - business/productivity software, SiftMed - enterprise systems in healthcare, Biossil - decision/risk analysis, Una Software - financial services, and MedEssist - healthcare enterprise systems. These investments highlight the firm's commitment to nurturing innovative tech solutions in various sectors.

Industry

Software Fintech Business Services (B2B) Internet and Web Services AI Technology PropTech / ConTech HealthTech

Staircase Ventures Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Staircase Ventures Fund II	Venture Capital (VC)	AI Technology	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$0-1 m	$37 M	March 2026

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Janet Bannister Managing Partner

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FAQs about Staircase Ventures

Is Staircase Ventures a venture capital or private equity firm?

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

Where is Staircase Ventures located?

Staircase Ventures is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

When was Staircase Ventures founded?

Staircase Ventures was founded in 2023.

What sectors and industries does Staircase Ventures invest in?

Staircase Ventures invests in companies and startups in Software, Fintech, Business Services (B2B), Internet and Web Services, AI, Technology, PropTech / ConTech, HealthTech.

What is Staircase Ventures geographical focus of investments?

Staircase Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America.

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

Staircase Ventures invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed.

What is the usual amount of Staircase Ventures investment?

Staircase Ventures usually invests $0-1 m on average.

When was Staircase Ventures last fund created?

Staircase Ventures last fund was created/launched in 2026-03-10

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