Vanedge Capital

General contacts

Investor type

Founded

2010

AUM

Location

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Series B Series A Seed Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Vanedge Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Vancouver, Canada, founded by former startup founders including Electronic Arts' former President Paul Lee. The firm focuses on investing in technically complex, infrastructure-level hard tech sectors such as space, semiconductors, and AI infrastructure. Vanedge Capital leverages its team's deep domain expertise and extensive network to support high-growth companies and attract follow-on capital from large institutional investors.

Vanedge Capital invests in sectors like AI, cybersecurity, data, deeptech, and SaaS, with a typical check size ranging from $1 million to $15 million. The firm targets seed to Series B+ stages and primarily invests in Canada. With over $500 million under management, Vanedge Capital has developed a repeatable investment process refined over more than a decade to create superior returns for its investors.

Notable portfolio companies include SpaceX - aerospace manufacturer, xAI - AI infrastructure, Vendasta - digital marketing platform, Mediocore - media technology, and Metafor - analytics software. These investments highlight Vanedge Capital's focus on foundational technology companies that are poised for significant growth.

Industry

Internet of Things (IoT) Cybersecurity AI SaaS Hardware Deeptech Semiconductors / Chips Data infra

Contacts

Name

Title

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Moe Kermani, PhD Managing Partner

Managing Partner

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V. Paul Lee Managing Partner

Managing Partner

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FAQs about Vanedge Capital

Is Vanedge Capital a venture capital or private equity firm?

Vanedge Capital is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Series B, Series A, Seed and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $1-5 m.

Where is Vanedge Capital located?

Vanedge Capital is located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

When was Vanedge Capital founded?

Vanedge Capital was founded in 2010.

What sectors and industries does Vanedge Capital invest in?

Vanedge Capital invests in companies and startups in Internet of Things (IoT), Cybersecurity, AI, SaaS, Hardware, Deeptech, Semiconductors / Chips, Data infra.

What is Vanedge Capital geographical focus of investments?

Vanedge Capital invests in companies and startups in North America.

At what stages of companies and startups does Vanedge Capital typically invest in?

Vanedge Capital invests in companies and startups at Series B, Series A, Seed, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of Vanedge Capital investment?

Vanedge Capital usually invests $1-5 m on average.

What are the contacts of Vanedge Capital?

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