StandUp Ventures

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Investor type

Founded

2017

AUM

$51 M

Location

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Seed Pre-seed Series A

Region of investment

North America Europe

ESG Focus

Women

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

StandUp Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Toronto, Canada, founded in 2017. The firm is dedicated to investing in seed-stage technology companies led by women, with a focus on fostering diversity in leadership. The team comprises four professionals who are committed to supporting innovative female entrepreneurs across Canada and the US.

StandUp Ventures primarily invests in sectors such as B2B software, digital health, fintech, and enterprise applications. The firm typically participates in seed rounds, helping companies transition from Pre-seed to Series A. They manage two funds, with Fund I having an AUM of $21 million. Their investment strategy is supported by leading institutional investors, providing a robust financial backing for their portfolio companies.

Notable investments by StandUp Ventures include GridBank - media and information services, Grounded AI - business productivity software, Velix - business productivity software, Succession AI - other services, and Sprout Family - clinics/outpatient services. These companies exemplify the firm's commitment to supporting groundbreaking technology ventures led by women.

Industry

HealthTech Digital Financial Services Fintech SaaS Software AI Technology Healthcare Services Real Estate

StandUp Ventures Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Fund I	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services Real Estate SaaS Software HealthTech	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$21 M	September 2021

Contacts

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Jessica Weisz Venture Partner (Kelowna)

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Meredith J. Powell Venture Partner

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FAQs about StandUp Ventures

Is StandUp Ventures a venture capital or private equity firm?

StandUp Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed, Pre-seed and Series A, writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is StandUp Ventures located?

StandUp Ventures is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

When was StandUp Ventures founded?

StandUp Ventures was founded in 2017.

What sectors and industries does StandUp Ventures invest in?

StandUp Ventures invests in companies and startups in HealthTech, Digital, Financial Services, Fintech, SaaS, Software, AI, Technology, Healthcare Services, Real Estate.

What is StandUp Ventures geographical focus of investments?

StandUp Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.

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

StandUp Ventures invests in companies and startups at Seed, Pre-seed, Series A.

What is the usual amount of StandUp Ventures investment?

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

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

StandUp Ventures has around $51m assets under management.

When was StandUp Ventures last fund created?

StandUp Ventures last fund was created/launched in 2021-09-23

Does StandUp Ventures invest and support LGBTQ, female and other minorities startups and founders?

StandUp Ventures invests and supports Women startups and founders.

What are the contacts of StandUp Ventures?

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