RiSC Capital Corp

Toronto, Ontario
Pre-SeedEst. US$7.7MThe 50: Canadian VC Ecosystem Guide 2026

Investment Thesis

Canada's first deep tech fund investing in seed and pre-seed Canadian deep tech startups, with particular focus on university spin-outs and technically adept founders. The fund leverages engineering expertise and a broad network with later-stage investors to support startups in AI, robotics, advanced materials, clean energy, and hardware innovation.

Focus Areas

Investment Stage
Pre-Seed

Investment Signals

GeographyCanada-focused
ProvincesON, BC, AB
RoleLead
Revenue Stagepre-revenue ok
Business Modelsdeep-tech, hardware, SaaS, IP-licensing

Sample Portfolio Companies

Astrus
Peregrine Hydrogen
ViewsML
EECOMOBILITY
Nexera Robotics
MesoMat
Aeroflux Brakes
Semantic Health
Bonsai Micro
Versos AI
A&K Robotics

Management Team

S
Scott Pelton
GP
C
Colin Webster
GP
J
Jenny Yang
GP

What Makes Us Unique

Grounded in engineering. Broad network with later-stage investors and strategic partners. Consistently achieved highest IRRs through early-stage deep tech.

AUM & Sources

Est. US$7.7M
Assets under management (estimated)
Sources
No public sources found.
Raising from Canadian VCs?Get AI-matched to your top investors in seconds.
Find My Investors →

Similar Funds

See incorrect information?

Help us keep this directory accurate and up to date.