Entry stagePre-seed, Seed
Check size$500K to $3M
Leads roundsYes
FocusEducation and work
Latest fundCAD (2025)CAD $14M first close; CAD $25M–$30M target (Fund II) (2025)
Investing team3 peopleNo activity since Sep
Who you would pitch at Storytime Capital
3 people on the investing team, 3 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.
Lauren EpsteinGeneral PartnerShe is a former litigation lawyer and political staffer with a law degree and MBA.
Neil GrunbergManaging Partner, Co-FounderHe previously co-founded AlayaCare, where he gained operational experience across three startups.
Ryan KimelGeneral Partner, Co-Founder
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Writes $500K to $3M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 71% of firms in the atlas.
Bars: how many firms in the atlas report each band. Highlighted: this firm.No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.
Weekly count of activity updates. Activity is not a confirmed deal.Before you pitch
Ownership target5-7%, 7-10%
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In their words
Storytime Capital - The best stories have a solid foundationWe believe that work is being completely redefined in subtle and significant ways. Storytime capital has launched its inaugural fund of CAD$17.5m to invest globally in prwww.storytime.capital
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What stage does Storytime Capital invest in?
Storytime Capital reports entry at pre-seed, seed.
How much does Storytime Capital invest?
Storytime Capital reports checks of $500K to $3M.
Does Storytime Capital lead rounds?
Yes. Storytime Capital says it can lead.
Who are the partners at Storytime Capital?
Lauren Epstein (General Partner), Neil Grunberg (Managing Partner, Co-Founder), Ryan Kimel (General Partner, Co-Founder).
Is Storytime Capital active right now?
No recent activity since September 2026.
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