Northside Ventures
Canadian pre-seed venture capital firm investing in early-stage software, AI infrastructure, and frontier technology founders.
Northside Ventures is a space & defense company based in Toronto, CA, founded in 2023. It has raised $17 million in disclosed funding. Its latest round was an Undisclosed stage of $17 million in November 2026.
Overview
Northside Ventures is a Canadian venture capital firm that focuses on pre-seed and seed-stage investments, backing founders at the moment of company inception [0, 1]. Founded in 2023, the firm operates as an institutional angel investor, providing capital alongside strategic guidance, product iteration support, and introductions to design partners [0, 1]. Northside invests in categories including software, AI infrastructure, and frontier technology, targeting industries where founder insights can establish competitive advantages [0, 1]. Led by Founder and General Partner Alex McIsaac, the firm emphasizes a low-ego approach, intending to act as an extension of the founding team [1]. With $17 million in total raised capital according to OSH registry data, the firm supports entrepreneurs in navigating the path from ideation to execution [0, 1]. Their investment philosophy prioritizes exceptional talent over traditional metrics, aiming to support founders who are early in their journey, sometimes even before they have a product or revenue [0, 1].
Funding
Total disclosed: $17M across 1 round. Computed only from sourced rounds.
| Date | Company | Amount | Stage | Lead | Other investors | Sector | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $17M | — | — | CIBC Innovation Banking +3 | Space & Defense | 1 |
Investors
Questions and answers
What does Northside Ventures do?
Canadian pre-seed venture capital firm investing in early-stage software, AI infrastructure, and frontier technology founders.
How much has Northside Ventures raised?
Northside Ventures has raised $17 million in disclosed funding across 1 round tracked by OSH.
Who has invested in Northside Ventures?
Investors in Northside Ventures include CIBC Innovation Banking, Intact Private Capital, TD Innovation Partners, and Bain Capital Ventures.
When and where was Northside Ventures founded?
Northside Ventures was founded in 2023 and is based in Toronto, CA.
Timeline
Founded
Sources
- 1.Northside Ventures aims to build “institutional angel investor” with $30-million USD second fund — BetaKit, Nov 12, 2026
- 2.Northside Ventures · Official
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