Alt Ventures
Canada's Top Pre-Seed
Venture Capital Firm for
Entrepreneurs & Communities
Who We Are
Alt Ventures is Canada’s leading pre-seed venture capital firm, dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs and fostering community growth. Specializing in early-stage investments, we support innovative startups with both capital and strategic guidance. Our experienced team brings a wealth of knowledge in technology, business development, and market expansion. With a focus on sustainability and financial inclusion, we aim to shape a more inclusive future. At Alt Ventures, we’re committed to helping visionary entrepreneurs turn groundbreaking ideas into market-leading enterprises.
What Sets Us Apart
At Alt Ventures, our extensive experience, unwavering commitment, and expansive network distinguish us in the venture capital landscape. Our seasoned team brings deep expertise in technology and business development, ensuring strategic support for startups. Our commitment to sustainability and financial inclusion drives our investment philosophy. Additionally, our vast network opens doors and creates unique opportunities for our portfolio companies, fostering growth and success.

Tailored to Support Canadian Entrepreneurs
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Pitch Us
At Alt Ventures, we’re always on the lookout for innovative and ambitious Canadian entrepreneurs.
If you have a game-changing idea and the drive to make it a reality, we want to hear from you.
FAQs

We specialize in pre-seed investments, primarily targeting innovative startups in technology, sustainability, and financial inclusion sectors. Our aim is to support ventures that promise substantial growth and have a clear vision for community impact in Canada.

We look for start-ups with a strong team, a scalable business model, and the potential for significant market impact. Commitment to sustainability and community development is also crucial.
Entrepreneurs can submit their business plans through our "Pitch Us" section on the website. We review each submission carefully and get in touch if your project aligns with our investment criteria.
Beyond capital investment, we offer strategic guidance, market expansion support, and access to a network of industry experts and potential partners.
While our primary focus is on Canadian start-ups, we are open to exceptional opportunities that align with our investment criteria from other regions as well.
Our investment sizes vary depending on the start-up's stage, needs, and potential. We engage in pre-seed rounds with a focus on strategic partnership and long-term growth.
The timeline can vary depending on the complexity and readiness of the business. However, we strive to maintain a streamlined process for efficient decision-making.
We are sector-agnostic but tend to avoid industries that do not align with our values of sustainability and community impact.
Our commitment is long-term. We aim to be an active partner throughout the start-up’s growth journey, offering ongoing support and guidance.
We believe in empowering not just individual start-ups but also the broader community. We engage in various initiatives and partnerships that foster entrepreneurial ecosystems and support local development.
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