Amplify Capital

Amplify Capital is a Canadian early-stage venture fund dedicated to impact investing. The firm backs relentless founders who are building transformational companies to address urgent social and environmental challenges. Their investment strategy focuses on generating both superior financial returns and measurable positive impact across key sectors such as climate, health, and education, including the future of work.

The firm originated in 2016 as the MaRS Catalyst Fund and subsequently rebranded and spun out of the MaRS Discovery District in 2019. Kathryn Wortsman, a seasoned private equity veteran, leads Amplify Capital as its Managing Partner and founder. Her extensive background in investment banking, venture capital, and private equity, spanning over two decades in both Toronto and New York, underpins the firm's strategic direction and commitment to social finance.

Amplify Capital primarily invests in pre-seed, seed, and Series A stage companies. Their diverse portfolio includes notable investments in companies such as Flosonics, Classcraft, CellAegis Devices, ThinkLabs AI, Cura, and Lumina. These investments reflect the firm's commitment to supporting innovative solutions in areas like medical devices, educational technology, and business software leveraging artificial intelligence.

The team at Amplify Capital is characterized by a blend of traditional investment acumen and a profound passion for social impact. They actively engage with their portfolio companies, providing support beyond capital to help them achieve their financial, environmental, and social objectives. This hands-on approach ensures that the ventures not only grow economically but also contribute significantly to global challenges.