Front Row Ventures
Overview
Front Row Ventures is Canada's leading university-focused and student-operated venture capital fund, backing student entrepreneurs. Initially powered by a $600,000 fund from Real Ventures, it now operates a pan-Canadian fund investing in pre-seed and seed stage startups founded by students. The firm is active on over 20 university campuses and provides an initial investment of $50,000 to promising student-led companies.
Portfolio Companies
25
Website
frontrow.venturesInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pelcro | Jan 2018 | Seed | Lead |
| Maket | Jun 2022 | Angel | Co-investor |
| Dispersa | Feb 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| AWL-Electricity | Feb 2021 | Seed | Co-investor |
| MISO Chip | Jul 2021 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is Front Row Ventures based?
Front Row Ventures is headquartered in Quebec.
When was Front Row Ventures founded?
Founding year information for Front Row Ventures is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Front Row Ventures have?
Front Row Ventures has 25 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Front Row Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Pelcro, Maket, Dispersa, AWL-Electricity, MISO Chip.
What was Front Row Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
Front Row Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Dispersa in 2025.
What sectors does Front Row Ventures focus on?
Front Row Ventures focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Real Estate & PropTech, Cybersecurity, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, FinTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does Front Row Ventures focus on?
Front Row Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.