The IAF Approach

The IAF Approach

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 company’s 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.

 

Investing Early Across Diverse Technologies

MaRS IAF invests in software, hardware and emerging sectors across a broad range of industries.

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

Value Creation

We work hands-on with founders, leveraging our deep ecosystem relationships and the broader MaRS platform to accelerate growth.

Customer Connections

Collaborating with early technology adopters

Global Platform

Positioning founders for global PR exposure

Expert Advisors

Industry experts supporting our founders’ journeys

Deep Connections

Investment decisions are made directly by the MaRS IAF team, with the investment committee providing expert oversight and approval. The committee includes leaders from the following funds who are actively shaping Canada’s innovation economy.

MaRS IAF Investment Committee