StandUp Ventures
Toronto, Ontariostandupvc.com
Overview
StandUp Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm investing in high-growth, women-led companies . Founded in 2017, StandUp was built on the belief that top founders are often women and investing in them will drive top returns . With 31 investments and $56M in AUM across two funds, StandUp backs ambitious entrepreneurs solving big problems and scaling enduring businesses, with a focus on category-defining B2B SaaS, AI, digital health, and marketplace companies across North America .
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| GroundedAI | Jul 2026 | Pre Seed | Lead |
| Hardline AI Corp. | May 2026 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| Hardline | May 2026 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| GridBank | Mar 2026 | Seed | Lead |
| Pluvo | Feb 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
Key People
Dan Mathers
General Partner
Jessica Weisz
Venture Partner
Meredith J. Powell
Venture Partner
Lucas Perlman
Principal
Katheleen Eva
Investor
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
