ABOUT US

Shaping Tomorrow's Tech Landscape

Apex Innovative Investments Ventures (“Apex”) is a Toronto-based $35MM venture capital fund founded in 2022 by a group of angel investors and fund managers with a proven track record of successful exits and notable achievements in the industry. Our mission is to fund early-stage startups, focusing on sectors such as AI, fintech, SaaS, healthcare, and cleantech across North America and internationally. Our diverse portfolio reflects our designation by the Government of Canada to attract successful entrepreneurs to the country.

 

Apex opened its first office in Canada in 2022, and we are excited to announce that our Australian office is set to launch in the first quarter of 2025, marking our continued global expansion. We strategically invest in and mentor high-caliber founders poised to revolutionize industries and deliver substantial global impact, fostering innovation at the forefront of disruptive technology. In addition to traditional venture capital, we explore long-term, unique, and unorthodox investments. With the recent launch of our second fund, we are actively seeking startups in the seed stage to Series A.

Mission

Investment Criteria

We are an early stage venture fund, and we typically invest from pre-seed to Round A.
Our typical pre-seed investment starts around $250k.

Catalyze technological progress

Our mission is to catalyze technological progress by investing in visionary tech startups and empowering them to redefine industries, challenge conventions, and drive positive global impact.

Investment Thesis

Apex Ventures is a is an early stage venture fund and venture builder aiming to bridge the gap between academic discovery and market impact, fostering innovation in deep tech sectors such as biotechnology, defence, and AI, with a focus on second-time founders, who have proven track records in innovation and who bring experience and insights from previous ventures. Our mission is to accelerate the commercialization of groundbreaking technologies developed within academic institutions, transforming university research into viable, scalable businesses that can reshape industries. We deploy initial seed funding with a long-term investment horizon, understanding that deep tech might require patience for returns.
 
 

What Makes Us Unique

Apex supports entrepreneurs who are tackling significant, often overlooked problems with innovative, technology-driven solutions. We nurture companies that can fundamentally alter industries or create new ones, often before these trends become apparent to the broader market. We provide hands-on assistance rather than just capital. We engage deeply with our portfolio companies, offering expertise in areas like strategy, science, engineering, and market entry. We bet on founders who have a unique perspective and approach to solving problems.

Investment Focus:

Apex Innovative Investments Ventures focuses on a wide spectrum of technology-driven sectors, including but not limited to:

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Startups pioneering AI and ML applications, from advanced data analytics to natural language processing.

Fintech and Blockchain

Innovative solutions revolutionizing financial services, digital currencies, and decentralized technologies.

HealthTech and Biotech

Cutting-edge technologies transforming healthcare, bioinformatics, and medical advancements.

SaaS and Enterprise Software

Platforms and solutions enhancing business operations, collaboration, and efficiency.

CleanTech and Sustainable Innovation

Startups driving environmental sustainability, renewable energy, and eco-friendly solutions.

Medtech

Innovations at the intersection of technology and healthcare, with a focus on digital health, medical devices, telemedicine, and diagnostic tools