MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund

Canada · Venture Capital & Private Equity

MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund (MaRS IAF) is an early-stage venture capital firm located in Toronto, Canada, established in 2008. The fund specializes in seed and pre-seed funding for high-potential technology startups in Ontario, focusing on sectors such as cleantech, healthtech, deeptech, enterprise software, and life sciences. It typically offers up to $500,000 in initial funding, with opportunities for follow-on investments as startups develop. With over 175 investments, MaRS IAF has supported companies that have collectively attracted more than $1.7 billion in follow-on funding. The fund is closely connected to the MaRS Discovery District, providing additional resources, mentorship, and strategic support. Its team consists of experienced investors and operators who guide founders from the early stages through growth. MaRS IAF targets technology companies with a minimum addressable market size of $100 million and invests across a wide range of technology-driven sectors.