The Firehood
Overview
The Firehood is a Canadian angel network and investment firm focused on increasing the participation, leadership, and prosperity of women in technology by providing capital, mentorship, and training to women-led startups.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corol Corp | Oct 2024 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Aiphrodite Ai Inc. | Apr 2024 | Angel | Co-investor |
| Cashew Research | Mar 2025 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Kasiel Solutions Inc. | May 2023 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Tydra Biomaterial Labs Ltd. | Apr 2026 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
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Key People
Jennifer McDonald
Angel Investor
Megan Swan
Angel Investor
Raji RV
Angel Investor
Rebecca Asper
Angel Investor
Suzanne Knight
Angel Investor & Member
Theresa Evanoff
Angel Investor
Ting Zhou
Angel Investor
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is The Firehood based?
The Firehood is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
When was The Firehood founded?
The Firehood was founded in 2021.
How many portfolio companies does The Firehood have?
The Firehood has 16 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in The Firehood's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Corol Corp, Aiphrodite Ai Inc., Cashew Research, Kasiel Solutions Inc., Tydra Biomaterial Labs Ltd..
What was The Firehood's most recent investment shown here?
The Firehood's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Tydra Biomaterial Labs Ltd. in 2026.
What sectors does The Firehood focus on?
The Firehood focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Cybersecurity, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does The Firehood focus on?
The Firehood typically invests at the Early stage.