Panache Ventures

About Panache Ventures

Panache Ventures is Canada’s pre-seed fund, helping visionary entrepreneurs build high-growth companies from the ground up. We invest early, move fast, and work side-by-side with founders. Our edge comes from decades of operational experience, a coast-to-coast network, and unwavering conviction in Canadian entrepreneurs. ▪ $1,500,000 initial investment We’re writing first cheques up to $1.5M from our $100M Fund II. ▪ Backing technology founders Often the first institutional investor on the cap table, we back founders across all sectors. ▪ Nationwide, hands-on support We’re operators turned investors. No board seats, no ego—just hands-on support from day one. Join 100+ founders who’ve scaled with Panache. How we support our portfolio 1. Help getting to Series A We guide our portfolio companies to Series A via hands-on guidance and warm intros to top-tier funds in Canada and the US. Panache portfolio companies have collectively raised over $3.3B. 2. Nationwide platform With offices in Montreal, Toronto, Calgary, and Vancouver, we have deep roots in the local ecosystem and the access and perspective to match. 3. A true partner from day one We bring operator-level insight and a coast-to-coast founder network to help you go faster and further.
People
  • Mike Cegelski, Chairman