At a Glance
Georgian Partners was founded in 2008 as one of Canada's leading growth-stage venture capital firms, focusing exclusively on B2B software companies that harness the power of artificial intelligence and applied analytics. What sets Georgian apart is their unique combination of capital investment and hands-on research capabilities through their Applied Research team, which helps evaluate and enhance the AI capabilities of portfolio companies. The firm has built a reputation for identifying enterprise software companies that can leverage data and AI to create sustainable competitive moats. Georgian's investment approach centers on companies at the Series B stage and beyond, typically writing checks of $5-50 million. Led by partners including Steve Ufford and Jon Lerner, the firm has backed numerous successful exits and helped scale companies across cybersecurity, fintech, and enterprise SaaS verticals. Their applied research lab allows them to provide technical due diligence and ongoing support that goes beyond traditional VC services, making them particularly attractive to AI-driven companies seeking both capital and expertise.
“Invests in growth-stage applied AI companies and provides proprietary AI tools and talent to portfolio.”
Georgian Partners primarily invests at the Series B+ stage. This means they focus on companies that are at various stages of growth.
Georgian Partners is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
Georgian Partners focuses on investments in Enterprise, AI, SaaS, Cybersecurity. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
Georgian Partners's typical investment check size ranges from $10M to $75M. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
Georgian Partners manages approximately $3B+ in assets under management (AUM) across their funds.