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Graphite Ventures

Graphite Ventures, based in Toronto, backs Seed-stage startups with $500k to $3 million checks, can lead rounds, and invests across sectors, including Swift Medical and Loop Financial.

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Entry stageSeed
Check size$500K to $3M
Leads roundsYes
FocusGeneralist
Latest fundn/a
Investing team8 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Graphite Ventures

8 people on the investing team, 3 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

Aaron Bast
Aaron BastGeneral PartnerInvests in Canadian B2B seed-stage companies.
Craig Leonard
Craig LeonardGeneral PartnerHe has experience as a founder, operator, CRO, and seed-stage investor.
Kevin Madill
Kevin MadillGeneral PartnerHe co-founded Miovision Technologies in 2006 and later worked at SnappCar, MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund, Nortel Networks, BlackBerry,…
Adrian S. Mitchell
Adrian S. MitchellPrincipalHe is involved with local success stories such as Ontopical and WaitWell, and focuses on B2B technology investments.
Mohamed Elabshihy
Mohamed ElabshihyPrincipalHe focuses on B2B tech founders building capital-efficient growth companies, with investments ranging from $100K to $5.0M.
Alexandra Wilson
Alexandra WilsonAnalyst
Jordan Nyinabangi
Jordan NyinabangiSenior Associate
Mackenzie Puklicz
Mackenzie PukliczSenior Associate

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Writes $500K to $3M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 71% of firms in the atlas.

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No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.

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Notable investments

Swift MedicalLoop FinancialNicoyaIntellijoint SurgicalODAIAVena MedicalMedMe HealthBridgitKeyOpsWelbi

In their words

Seed capital partner B2B founders trust | Graphite VenturesCanada's trusted seed stage partner for B2B founders. With decades of operator experience, we help founders build capital-efficient companies that scale.www.graphitevc.com
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Questions

What stage does Graphite Ventures invest in?

Graphite Ventures reports entry at seed.

How much does Graphite Ventures invest?

Graphite Ventures reports checks of $500K to $3M.

Does Graphite Ventures lead rounds?

Yes. Graphite Ventures says it can lead.

Who are the partners at Graphite Ventures?

Aaron Bast (General Partner), Craig Leonard (General Partner), Kevin Madill (General Partner).

Is Graphite Ventures active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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