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MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund

MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund is a public investment body based in Canada, investing in Healthcare & Life Sciences, Software & Developer Tools and Finance & Blockchain, 12 tracked investments.

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Investments Tracked

About MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund

Operating out of Canada, MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund is a public investment body. Our dataset covers 12 investments involving MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund.

Recorded deals span Healthcare & Life Sciences, Software & Developer Tools, Finance & Blockchain and Data Integration. Coverage extends to 8 sectors in total. Investments are concentrated at Seed.

MaRS IAF invests in early-stage Canadian companies. They focus on healthcare, life sciences, and finance/blockchain sectors.

Investment Focus

Stage Focus
seed
Sectors
Healthcare & Life SciencesSoftware & Developer ToolsFinance & Blockchaindata-integrationenterprise-softwareev-chargingnetwork-operationspharmaceuticals

Investment Thesis

MaRS IAF invests in early-stage Canadian companies. They focus on healthcare, life sciences, and finance/blockchain sectors.

Team

William MaSenior Director, Investments

Seasoned finance and operations leader with experience at Silicon Valley Bank, Validere, and Y-Combinator-backed startup. CFA charter holder, bachelor's from Rotman School of Management.

Robbie MarksDirector of Investments

Extensive venture capital law and early-stage investing experience. Previously senior associate at Staircase Ventures. Lawyer at Fasken in emerging technology and venture capital practice. Dual JD/MBA from University of Toronto.

Laura SamarzeManager, Finance and Operations

Led venture debt transactions at Silicon Valley Bank. Started career at CIBC. Founding member of Canadian Women in VC. Bachelor of Commerce from Queen's University.

Andrew HudonSenior Associate, Investments

Proven track record driving innovation. Led business development at L-SPARK SaaS Accelerator. Previously senior consultant at EY and engineer at Ford Motor Company. MBA from HEC Montréal.

Sennah MostovacSenior Associate, Ecosystem and Operations

Experience in commercial banking, treasury and securitization. Previously at Scotiabank in Commercial Accelerate Program and mid-market commercial distribution. Bachelor of Commerce from Dalhousie University.

Jillian MalcolmSenior Associate, Investments

Worked for MaRS Discovery District in programming and client engagement with early to late-stage tech companies. Previously senior business analyst at Silicon Valley Bank. Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Western University.

Bora KutunAssociate, Investments

Multidisciplinary background in life sciences and venture capital. Previously roles at RBCx, Amplify Capital and Front Row Ventures supporting venture investments and founder engagement. Bachelor of Science in molecular biology from Univers…

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