Our Thesis
We've built fintech companies.
Now we back them.
Submit Your CompanyNorth Exit Ventures is led by exited Canadian fintech founders. We invest exclusively in the technology transforming Canada's largest industry.
- Cheque Size
- $250K–$500K CAD
- Role
- Co-lead and follow-on
- Stage
- Pre-seed and seed
- Geography
- Primarily Canada
- Sector
- Fintech
Our Advantage
Experience
We have founded and sold some of Canada's best-known fintech companies, generating $1B+ in shareholder returns.
Network
We run Canada's largest fintech association, conference, and newsletter — giving us early access to deals, and helping portfolio companies win.
Expertise
We know Canadian fintech better than anyone: bank partners, regulators, and the playbook for scaling.
Portfolio
The Team
Tal Schwartz
General Partner
Founder, Lenders API (acquired by Trust Science)
Michael Garrity
Venture Partner
Founder, Financeit
(acquired by InterVest)
Catherine Dahl
Venture Partner
Founder, Beanworks
(acquired by Quadient)
Norm Cappell
Venture Partner
Founder, Savvyy
(acquired by Questrade)
Gary Schwartz
General Partner
Founder, Impact Mobile
(acquired by Cisco)
Ali Metel
Venture Partner
Founder, LendCare
(acquired by goeasy)
Katherine Gregory
Venture Partner
Founder, Paradigm Quest
(acquired by MCAP)
Testimonials
Hands down the most helpful investor I've ever had.
They're easily the most connected fintech fund in Canada. They've gotten us in front of financial institutions that would have taken years to reach.
There's a big difference between investor advice and advice from someone who has actually done it. North Exit Ventures has done it.
They're the first call for anyone launching a fintech.