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Invest Nova Scotia

Invest Nova Scotia backs generalist Pre-Seed to Series A startups, writing $100k to $3m checks, mostly following others, from its Nova Scotia headquarters.

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Entry stagePre-seed, Seed, Series A
Check size$100K to $3M
Leads roundsMostly follows
FocusGeneralist
Latest fundn/a
Investing team5 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Invest Nova Scotia

5 people on the investing team. Partners are listed first.

Ben McDade
Ben McDadeInvestment Director, Venture CapitalHe previously worked with First Angel Network and co-founded an AI-based software solution for the animation industry.
Jennifer FuccilloInvestment Director, Venture CapitalFocus: early-stage clean technology start-ups.
Lara SkwarekInvestment Principal, Health and Life SciencesShe participated in a trade delegation meeting with New Hampshire officials in Nova Scotia.
Lidija MarusicVice President, Venture CapitalShe has worked in venture capital since 2006, previously at MDS Capital and MedInnova Partners.
Guangling Jiao
Guangling JiaoInvestment Associate, Agri-food TechnologyShe has a scientific background and previously led research and product development for a Nova Scotia biotech company.

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Writes $100K to $3M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 5% of firms in the atlas.

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

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On these lists

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Questions

What stage does Invest Nova Scotia invest in?

Invest Nova Scotia reports entry at pre-seed, seed, series a.

How much does Invest Nova Scotia invest?

Invest Nova Scotia reports checks of $100K to $3M.

Does Invest Nova Scotia lead rounds?

Invest Nova Scotia mostly follows other investors.

Who are the partners at Invest Nova Scotia?

Ben McDade, Jennifer Fuccillo, Lara Skwarek, Lidija Marusic, Guangling Jiao.

Is Invest Nova Scotia active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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