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MaRS Discovery District

MaRS Discovery District

Torontomarsdd.com

Overview

MaRS Discovery District is a non-profit urban innovation hub and investment firm that supports early-stage technology companies through advisory services, community building, and its venture capital arm, the MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund (IAF).

Year Founded

2000

Portfolio Companies

78

Website

marsdd.com

Investments

MaRS Discovery District investments
CompanyDateStageLead
IonadaJun 2026GrantCo-investor
RUNWITHIT SyntheticsMay 2026AcceleratorCo-investor
TimeSmartAI Inc.Apr 2026Early FundingCo-investor
AzomaDec 2025Pre SeedCo-investor
EnurgenOct 2025SeedCo-investor

Key People

Jason MacFarlane

Head of Venture and Partner Services

Karim Mekhail

Principal Investigator

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Investment Activity

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersToronto
Year Founded2000

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