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Mars IAF
AddedFeb 17, 2024
UpdatedJul 16, 2026
Mars IAF

Mars IAF

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Ontario-based seed-stage fund, IAF, invests in high-potential tech, health, and cleantech firms, providing capital and mentorship.

Location
Toronto, Ontario, CA
Founded
2005
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Mars IAF is a seed-stage investment fund focused on high-potential technology, health, and cleantech companies in Ontario, Canada. The fund typically invests in seed and pre-seed rounds, providing early-stage capital to innovative startups in the region. Mars IAF aims to support companies with strong growth potential across various tech sectors.

As part of the larger MaRS ecosystem, Mars IAF offers more than just financial support. The fund provides mentorship, networking opportunities, and access to resources within North America's largest urban innovation hub. Notable portfolio companies include Cinchy, Pitstop, Tough Commerce (formerly Brokrete), TrendMD, and Zighra, demonstrating the fund's commitment to diverse tech-driven ventures.

Mars IAF - Portfolio Snapshot

Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages

Total Investments8
Current Portfolio Count6
Total Portfolio Exits1

Top Investment Stages

Seed6 (75.0%)
Pre-Seed1 (12.5%)
Series B1 (12.5%)

Stage Mix

Seed 75%Pre-Seed 13%Series B 13%

Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.

Recent Investments

Cinchy logo

Cinchy

Zighra logo

Zighra

Pitstop logo

Pitstop

TrendMD logo

TrendMD

Minuum logo

Minuum

Litmus Automation logo

Litmus Automation

OneLocal logo

OneLocal

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Mars IAF - Classification

NAICS
  • 520000Finance and Insurance
  • 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
  • 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
SIC
  • 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
  • 6790Miscellaneous Investing
  • 6799Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified
Show 9 more industry codes
NAICS
  • 540000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
  • 541000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 523910Miscellaneous Intermediation
  • 523940Portfolio Management and Investment Advice
SIC
  • 6000Depository Institutions
  • 7300Business Services
  • 6720Investment Offices
  • 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end