About Golden Ventures
Golden Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2011. It is primarily based out of Toronto, Canada. As of Sep 2026, Golden Ventures is an active investor, having invested in 146 companies, with 4 new investments in the last 12 months. It primarily invests in Seed round in Canada based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Enterprise Applications to High Tech and Consumer. Most recently it participated in the $***** Series A round of Biossil Overall, Golden Ventures portfolio has seen 5 unicorns, 1 IPO and 31 acquisitions including key companies like Neo Financial, SkipTheDishes and Wattpad. A lot of funds co-invest with Golden Ventures, with names like Inovia Capital sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. Golden Ventures has team of 8 people including 6 partners.Key Metrics
Team Members
Portfolio Count
Portfolio Sectors
Portfolio Locations
Rounds of Entry
Seed, Series A & 3 more
Portfolio IPOs
Golden Ventures' List of Top Investments
Golden Ventures has a portfolio of 146 companies, including 5 unicorns. Their most notable investments are in BigBrain and Daylight.Their portfolio spans across Canada, United States, Cayman Islands and 3 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, High Tech, Consumer and 33 other sectors, across stages such as Seed, Series A and 3 more. Here is the list of top investments by Golden Ventures:1. Faire
Online wholesale marketplace connecting retailers with brands to facilitate direct purchases. It is an online wholesale marketplace that connects retailers with brands, allowing them to discover new products and streamline their purchase process through a user-friendly platform. The company facilitates wholesale buying and ordering across various product categories, serving both retailers and brands.
Key facts about Faire
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series I
- Total Funding till date: $1.7B
- Employee Count: 5,161 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: equitywestsecurities.com, Baillie Gifford and 27 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series I, Nov 17, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Provider of financial products and services including credit cards, accounts, and investment options. It offers various credit card options with cashback rewards. Account services include everyday accounts and high-interest savings accounts. Investment options are also available through expertly managed portfolios. It also offers customized financial and loyalty solutions for businesses and brands. This platform enables organizations to enhance customer engagement through integrated rewards programs leveraging a robust cashback network. It also provides financial services and education for teenagers by offering financial tools, including a spending card with cashback rewards and a high-interest savings account, designed to help young individuals manage their money effectively. Its app is available across Android and iOS platforms.
Key facts about Neo Financial
- Founded Year: 2019
- Location: Calgary (Canada)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $344M
- Employee Count: 990 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Inovia Capital, ATB Financial and 27 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Feb 03, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Skip the dishes is a provider of on demand food delivery service. It enables users to discover multiple types of cuisines, restaurants, etc, and order food online and have them delivered home. The customers can track delivery status and make online payments. The company offers mobile applications for Android and iOS devices.
Key facts about SkipTheDishes
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: Winnipeg (Canada)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $25M
- Employee Count: 2,435 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Felicis Ventures, #adm ventures and 8 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Dec 16, 2020, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
4. Top Hat
Provider of interactive learning software for higher education course management. This platform facilitates student engagement through digital tools including polling, quizzes, and interactive textbooks. It integrates with learning management systems to track attendance, monitor student performance, and deliver course content. The software includes artificial intelligence features to assist with assessment creation and study support. Educators use these tools to manage classroom activities and identify learning gaps through data analytics.
Key facts about Top Hat
- Founded Year: 2009
- Location: Toronto (Canada)
- Stage: Series E
- Total Funding till date: $200M
- Employee Count: 462 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Western Technology Investment, Teralys Capital and 20 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, Feb 04, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
5. Wattpad
Platform for users to read, write, and share original stories. It provides a space where creators can connect with readers. The platform offers various genres, from romance to science fiction. It allows writers to develop their skills and gain exposure.
Key facts about Wattpad
- Founded Year: 2006
- Location: Toronto (Canada)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $118M
- Employee Count: 4,920 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: August Capital, AME Cloud Ventures and 23 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Mar 13, 2019, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
Golden Ventures' Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Golden Ventures has invested in 146 companies over the last 15 years, with an average of 9 new investments annually in the last 10 years. In 2025, it made 16 investments, while as of Sep 2026, it has made 4 investments in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in Space FS and most recent follow-on round was in Biossil.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 1 | 3 | 4 |
2025 | 11 | 5 | 16 |
2024 | 9 | 3 | 12 |
2023 | 5 | 4 | 9 |
2022 | 9 | 9 | 18 |
2021 | 25 | 10 | 35 |
2020 | 14 | 3 | 17 |
2019 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
2018 | 8 | 2 | 10 |
2017 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
Golden Ventures' Investments by Stage
Golden Ventures has made 88 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $4.09M, 24 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $13.2M, 3 investments in Series B stage with an average round size of $35M, 1 investment in Conventional Debt stage and 1 investment in Unattributed stage with an average round size of $3M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Seed | 88 |
Series A | 24 |
Series B | 3 |
Conventional Debt | 1 |
Unattributed | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Golden Ventures' Investments by Sector
Golden Ventures has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Enterprise Applications, Consumer, High Tech, FinTech and Vertical SaaS. Notably, it has invested in 130 Tech companies, 99 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 93 Software companies and at least 58 companies focusing on Saas.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Enterprise Applications | 67 |
Consumer | 33 |
High Tech | 18 |
FinTech | 17 |
Vertical SaaS | 14 |
Others | 122 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Golden Ventures' Investments by Geography
Golden Ventures has made most investments in Canada (72), followed by United States where it has made 40 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Canada | 72 |
United States | 40 |
Kenya | 1 |
United Kingdom | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Golden Ventures' recent investments
Golden Ventures has made 4 investments in 2026 so far. Biossil and PBP are the latest among them.Here are the most recent investments by Golden Ventures:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep 28, 2026 | Canada | Series A | 5658 | [+6] | |
Aug 20, 2026 | Kenya | Series A | 4245 | ||
Aug 18, 2026 | - | Seed | 1251 | [+1] | |
Jun 30, 2026 | Canada | Series A | 4502 | [+12] | |
Dec 2025 | - | Series A | 7670 |
Unicorns in Golden Ventures' Portfolio
Golden Ventures has 5 unicorns in its portfolio - Biossil, Waabi, Neo Financial and others. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Biossil. It became a unicorn in 2026, 2 years after Golden Ventures first invested in it.Here is a list of unicorns in Golden Ventures' portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
52 | AI-powered drug discovery platform for targeted therapies | 2023 | Toronto | Series A | xztjian | ||
71 | Developer of physical artificial intelligence platform for autonomous trucks and robotaxis | 2021 | Toronto | Series C | xexgtef | ||
77 | Provider of financial products and services including credit cards, accounts, and investment options | 2019 | Calgary | Series D | hswdlci | ||
71 | Revenue-based financing solution | 2015 | Toronto | Series D | dxjequs | ||
53 | Study abroad application platform connecting recruitment partners and schools | 2015 | Kitchener | Series D | pfnlsgs |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in Golden Ventures' Portfolio
1 of Golden Ventures' portfolio company became public - Xanadu. It got listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), in Mar 2026 at marketcap of $433MHere are Golden Ventures' portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mar 26, 2026 | May 10, 2018 | Seed | 4553 |
Acquired companies in Golden Ventures' Portfolio
31 companies from Golden Ventures' portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Notch in Jul 2026 by Telpay for $*****.Here are Golden Ventures' portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jul 07, 2026 | Apr 24, 2018 | Series A | 6861 | |
Jun 23, 2026 | 2020 | Seed | 9955 | |
Apr 15, 2026 | Dec 16, 2015 | Seed | 7709 | |
Jan 29, 2026 | - | - | 4702 | |
Jan 13, 2026 | 2018 | Seed | 6099 |
Team profile of Golden Ventures
Golden Ventures has a team of 8 members including 6 Partners and 1 Principal located in Canada. Golden Ventures' team sits on the board of 8 companies.Here is a list of all team members in Golden Ventures:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | Toronto | |||
Partner | Toronto | |||
Partner | Canada | - | ||
Partner | Toronto | |||
Partner | Toronto | - | ||
Partner | Toronto | - | ||
Principal | Canada | - |
Co-investors of Golden Ventures
Over the past 15 years, 682 investors have co-invested in Golden Ventures's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Golden Ventures: Y Combinator, FJ Labs and 64 others have invested in rounds before Golden Ventures. There are 6 companies where Y Combinator has invested before Golden Ventures and 3 companies where FJ Labs has invested before Golden Ventures.
- Top Co-investors of Golden Ventures: 300 investors entered a company along with Golden Ventures. These include investors like Inovia Capital (9 companies).
- Invested after Golden Ventures: A total of 316 investors have invested in Golden Ventures's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include BDC (12 companies), Georgian (5 companies) and Northleaf (4 companies).
Recent News related to Golden Ventures
•
Space Secures $2.4M for AI-Native FilesystemStartupHub.ai•Aug 19, 2026•Space FS, Andreessen Horowitz, Golden Ventures, Northside Ventures
•
Volta Secures $10B Partnership and $300M Raise at $2.4B ValuationCryptocurrency•Aug 04, 2026•Volta Labs, Andreessen Horowitz, Altimeter Capital, voltainfra.com and 10 others
•
Stablecoin Payment Provider Cybrid Completes $10 Million Series A FundingChainCatcher•Oct 22, 2025•Cybrid, Luge Capital, Golden Ventures, BDC and 3 others
•
Tilt Secures $7.1M Seed Round for AI-Powered Direct Indexing Platform LaunchFinancial Post•Sep 22, 2025•Tilt, Golden Ventures, FJ Labs, Lerer Hippeau and 5 others
•
NiaHealth Secures $5.75M Funding to Spearhead Proactive Health Movement in Canadaintelligence360•Jul 01, 2025•Niahealth, Golden Ventures
•
NiaHealth Secures $5.75M Funding for Proactive Health MovementFinancial Post•Jun 26, 2025•Niahealth, Golden Ventures
•
ProteinQure Secures $11M in Series A FundingFinSMEs•May 28, 2025•ProteinQure, Heron Rock, Kensington Capital Partners, Golden Ventures
•
Basil Systems Secures $11.5M in Fundingintelligence360•May 06, 2025•Basil Systems, Golden Ventures, Hearst, Argosy Capital
•
Basil Systems Raises $11.5 Million to Help Life Sciences Companies Make Smarter, Faster Decisions with AI-Driven IntelligenceBusiness Wire•Apr 29, 2025•Basil Systems, Golden Ventures, Hearst, Argosy Capital
•
Golden Ventures joins AI cybersecurity firm’s $9m seed roundTech in Asia•Apr 17, 2025•Pillar Security, Shield Capital, Golden Ventures, Ground Up
