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Impression Ventures

Impression Ventures, based in Toronto, backs fintech startups at Seed stage, writing $1 million to $3 million checks, mostly leading rounds, with its latest fund at $68 million.

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Entry stageSeed
Check size$1M to $3M
Leads roundsYes
FocusFintech
Latest fund$68 million (2023)
Investing team5 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Impression Ventures

5 people on the investing team, 2 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

Christian LassondeManaging PartnerHe has founded several technology companies and holds degrees from the University of San Francisco and Western University.
Maor AmarManaging PartnerHe holds degrees in mining engineering and management.
Erica CarnicelliAnalystShe is listed among participants in the Prosperity For Every Generation initiative.
Harry CardyAnalyst
Quinn MurdockAssociateHe also worked in research at DeGroote School of Business and holds a commerce degree from McMaster University.

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Writes $1M to $3M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 83% of firms in the atlas.

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

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Before you pitch

How to reach them[email protected]

Notable investments

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In their words

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On these lists

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Questions

What stage does Impression Ventures invest in?

Impression Ventures reports entry at seed.

How much does Impression Ventures invest?

Impression Ventures reports checks of $1M to $3M.

Does Impression Ventures lead rounds?

Yes. Impression Ventures says it can lead.

Who are the partners at Impression Ventures?

Christian Lassonde (Managing Partner), Maor Amar (Managing Partner).

Is Impression Ventures active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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