Diagram Ventures
Since 2016, Diagram launches 25+ ventures from the ground up using a venture builder model, while also investing in early-stage companies backing ambitious founders driving meaningful change.
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StagesSeed, Pre-Seed
LocationCanada
Data quality57good
Investment thesis
Since 2016, Diagram launches 25+ ventures from the ground up using a venture builder model, while also investing in early-stage companies backing ambitious founders driving meaningful change.
70 confidence · stated by fund
Partners
FG
François Gervais
FD
Fred Destin
What sets Diagram Ventures apart
- Venture builder model with operational infrastructure (finance, HR, recruiting, admin support)
- Early customer validation and market validation support
- Ecosystem access through Sagard Holdings parent company
- Long-term follow-on investment commitment
Recent investments
Wealthsimple, Skyward, Lyteflo, Coral, Veritree
Investment profile
- Stages
- Seed, Pre-Seed
- Sectors
- Fintech, Saas, Infrastructure, Analytics, Marketplace
Frequently asked questions
- What does Diagram Ventures invest in?
- Diagram Ventures is a seed, pre-seed stage Fintech, Saas, Infrastructure, Analytics, Marketplace investor, primarily investing in Canada. Their thesis: Since 2016, Diagram launches 25+ ventures from the ground up using a venture builder model, while also investing in early-stage companies backing ambitious founders driving meaningful change.
- Is Diagram Ventures actively deploying capital?
- Diagram Ventures is actively deploying capital. What we observed: Website dated February 2025 with recent portfolio additions (Wealthsimple, Skyward, Lyteflo, Coral, Veritree marquee listings); founder testimonials reference ongoing support.
- What makes Diagram Ventures different from other funds?
- Diagram Ventures stands out on 4 points: Venture builder model with operational infrastructure (finance, HR, recruiting, admin support); Early customer validation and market validation support; Ecosystem access through Sagard Holdings parent company; Long-term follow-on investment commitment.
- What has Diagram Ventures invested in recently?
- Recent investments DryPowder has tracked from Diagram Ventures include Wealthsimple, Skyward, Lyteflo, Coral, Veritree.
- What other funds are similar to Diagram Ventures?
- Funds with overlapping stage and sector focus include Avant Global, FundersClub, Red Bike Capital. See the full list below, or use DryPowder's AI fund matching to rank all tracked funds by fit with your specific startup.
- How do I reach out to Diagram Ventures?
- Use DryPowder's AI fund matching to see how your startup aligns with Diagram Ventures's thesis and focus areas (Fintech, Saas, Infrastructure, Analytics, Marketplace) — it returns a fit score and specific talking points for your outreach.