StandUp Ventures
Overview
StandUp Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm investing in high-growth, women-led companies . Founded in 2017, StandUp was built on the belief that top founders are often women and investing in them will drive top returns . With 31 investments and $56M in AUM across two funds, StandUp backs ambitious entrepreneurs solving big problems and scaling enduring businesses, with a focus on category-defining B2B SaaS, AI, digital health, and marketplace companies across North America .
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sprout Family | Oct 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
| GroundedAI | Jul 2026 | Pre Seed | Lead |
| Hardline AI Corp. | May 2026 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| Hardline | May 2026 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| GridBank | Mar 2026 | Seed | Lead |
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Key People
Dan Mathers
General Partner
Jessica Weisz
Venture Partner
Meredith J. Powell
Venture Partner
Lucas Perlman
Principal
Katheleen Eva
Investor
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is StandUp Ventures based?
StandUp Ventures is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
When was StandUp Ventures founded?
StandUp Ventures was founded in 2017.
How many portfolio companies does StandUp Ventures have?
StandUp Ventures has 30 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in StandUp Ventures's portfolio?
Recent investments visible on Caplight include Sprout Family, GroundedAI, Hardline AI Corp., Hardline, GridBank.
What was StandUp Ventures's most recent investment?
StandUp Ventures's most recent investment on Caplight was in Sprout Family in 2026.
What sectors does StandUp Ventures focus on?
StandUp Ventures focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does StandUp Ventures focus on?
StandUp Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.
What is StandUp Ventures's AUM?
StandUp Ventures's assets under management are estimated between $50.0M and $100.0M.