Sand Hill North

Sand Hill North is an early-stage venture capital firm that focuses on pre-seed, seed, and Series A investments in innovative software startups. The firm is dedicated to backing visionary entrepreneurs who leverage technology to create positive change and disrupt their respective industries. With a values-driven approach, Sand Hill North prioritizes integrity, long-term growth, and purpose-driven businesses, aiming to be a valuable partner by offering honest insights, tactical advice, and access to a robust professional network.

The firm was founded in 2021 and operates as the venture arm of a Canadian family office. Its investment philosophy is rooted in a deep commitment to building businesses guided by integrity and purpose, a principle championed by its President and CEO, Dave Brereton. Sand Hill North seeks high-potential founders with proven track records, deep domain knowledge, and well-rounded experience, evaluating startups for their capacity to measurably disrupt, innovate, and scale.

Sand Hill North's portfolio includes a diverse range of technology companies. Notable investments feature SimCare AI, a provider of AI-powered clinical training simulations; Zeffy, which offers cloud-based suite solutions for nonprofit organizations; and Wisely, an AI-based productivity tool for fundraisers. Other portfolio companies include Enurgen, a platform for grid management solutions; QuoteMachine, a provider of business suite solutions; and eWebinar, a cloud-based platform for webinar marketing. The firm also has investments in companies like Autosana, DeepAware AI, Kirana AI, and Social.mom, reflecting its broad interest across various software and AI-driven sectors.

The investment team at Sand Hill North comprises experienced founders and business operators. Dave Brereton, President and CEO, brings a long history of entrepreneurship, having founded Tecsys Inc., a supply chain software company. Dennis Clark, Partner and CFO, provides extensive financial clarity and insight from over 30 years of experience across non-profit and for-profit sectors. Ryan Henry, Partner, contributes over a decade of leadership in scaling high-growth engineering, product, and AI organizations, with a background in FinTech, SaaS, and machine learning products, and actively mentors numerous startups.