# MaRS IAF

Investor in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

## About MaRS IAF

Launched in 2008, the MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund (IAF) is one of Canada’s most active early-stage venture capital funds.

With a deep commitment to Ontario’s innovation ecosystem, MaRS IAF is a multi-sector fund that provides consistent, long-term support to technology founders.

We combine capital with mentorship, deep networks and customer access to help build globally competitive, transformative companies.

Our approach to supporting breakthrough Canadian technology companies begins with deep alignment with visionary founders. In addition to capital, we provide portfolio companies with the resources, expertise and networks needed to validate ideas and bring products and services to market.

Leveraging our team’s extensive industry experience, we help build companies’ profiles, identify market opportunities and attract top talent. MaRS IAF bridges the gap between early-stage funding and the broader investment community through our deep networks.

Stage Early-stage technology companies, from first cheques through seed

Sectors Sector-agnostic — investing across software, hardware and emerging technologies

Location Ontario-rooted companies building strong local presence

Investment Average cheque size of C$500K, with earliest first cheques starting at C$50K through our Sparks program

## People

- **William Ma**, Managing Director

## Key Facts

- **Location:** Toronto, Ontario
- **Country:** Canada
- **Investor Type:** Venture Capital
- **Founded:** 2008

## Investment Industries

- Technology/Web/App
- Other

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