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Accelia Capital
Montreal-based Accelia Capital invests in early-stage Canadian technology startups, targeting Seed and pre-Series A rounds.
Accelia Capital
We propel innovative companies and accelerate female leadership in technology | Nous propulsons les entreprises innovantes et accélérons le leadership féminin en technologie. We propel innovative companies and accelerate female leadership in technology.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
—
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
Canada
City
Montreal
Corporate office
Montreal, QC, Canada
Frequently asked questions
What stage does Accelia Capital invest at?
Accelia targets Seed and pre-Series A rounds, acting as the first institutional check into Canadian technology startups. The firm typically enters at formation or shortly after, with initial investments under C$2 million. This positions Accelia between angel syndicates and larger multistage venture funds.
Which sectors does Accelia Capital focus on?
Accelia is sector-agnostic in stated mandate, but the firm's Montreal base naturally orients deal flow toward deep-tech, artificial intelligence, and enterprise software. The Quebec innovation corridor — anchored by MILA, McGill University, and the University of Waterloo — produces a high concentration of AI and research-commercialization startups that fit the firm's early-stage thesis.
Does Accelia Capital disclose its fund size or AUM?
No. Accelia does not publicly disclose assets under management, committed capital, or fund scale. No regulatory filing or public record surfaces a definitive number. The firm operates with minimal public-facing content, consistent with early-stage micro-VCs that source deals through network rather than inbound marketing.
Who makes investment decisions at Accelia Capital?
No named principals are publicly associated with Accelia Capital at this time. The firm's website and public filings do not list a managing partner, investment committee, or leadership team. Many Canadian micro-VC vehicles are operated by one or two general partners who remain intentionally low-profile.
How does Accelia Capital source deals?
Accelia sources proprietary deal flow through deep local networks in the Montreal startup ecosystem, leveraging proximity to MILA, McGill, and other university research labs. The firm's geographic specialization in Quebec — a market that remains under-capitalized at Seed stage relative to US peers — allows it to access early-stage opportunities before larger multistage and US-based funds enter the region.
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