LOI Venture is a $20M pre-seed fund co-founded by Ryan Holmes (co-founder of Hootsuite) and Manny Padda, dedicated to supporting founders under 30 affiliated with the League of Innovators Accelerator Program. The fund accelerates early-stage startups in Canada.
Backed by one of Vancouver's most successful tech entrepreneurs, LOI Venture provides pre-seed and seed-stage funding to foster innovation and entrepreneurship among Canada's next generation of founders. The program combines capital with the League of Innovators' mentorship ecosystem.
LOI Venture represents a unique model — a venture fund specifically designed to back young Canadian entrepreneurs, combining Hootsuite-level founder experience with structured accelerator support to help the next generation build companies from scratch.
Vancouver, BC, Canada
"Canada's next generation of founders under 30 — Hootsuite co-founder backing young entrepreneurs through the League of Innovators."
Apply to the Apex Startup Discovery Program
Aligned with LOI Venture's investment focus. Precondition: You must be an Apex Participant to submit. Registration is complimentary and includes 2 Golden Ads. This project is part of Apex Master Expos.
Apex Ecosystem with Golden Ads
"Who I Am · What I Want"
Complimentary for Apex Participants. Become an Apex Participant at myapex.me — registration is complimentary and includes 2 Golden Ads. Part of Apex Master Expos.
Apex is a living ecosystem — one of its kind. A decentralized, member-owned global business platform across 80+ countries where preferred venture partners such as LOI Venture can explore early-stage innovation quietly and selectively, while founders showcase on their MySite and gain clarity on what long-term investors truly seek. No middleman. By members, for members.