White Star Capital

White Star Capital is a global multi-stage technology investment platform that invests in exceptional entrepreneurs building ambitious, international businesses. The firm operates as a venture capital investor focusing primarily on Series A and B stage companies, with a specialized Digital Asset Fund dedicated to crypto networks and blockchain-enabled companies across the tech stack. The firm partners with founders across transformative industries including fintech, digital manufacturing, e-commerce, insurance technology, and last-mile logistics, leveraging its international presence to help market leaders become global champions.

White Star Capital was founded in 2007 by Eric Martineau-Fortin as a seed investment vehicle. In 2012, Jean-François Marcoux joined as Co-Founder and Managing Partner, expanding the firm's presence as a leading early-stage venture capital player in North America and Europe. The firm closed its first flagship fund of US$70 million in 2014 and has since grown to manage over US$1 billion across multiple funds, establishing itself as a significant player in the global venture capital landscape.

The firm's portfolio includes notable companies such as Ledn (institutional-grade financial products for digital assets), Vention (digital manufacturing platform for custom industrial equipment), Freshly (fresh meal delivery service), Clark (online insurance purchasing platform), Butternut Box (direct-to-consumer pet food), Seyna (tech-first insurance platform for brokers), FINN (auto e-commerce platform), and SWING (last-mile transportation and delivery). Recent investments include MyEdSpace (US$15 million Series A), Flare (US$30 million Series B), and ether.fi (liquid staking token with over US$2.7 billion in TVL).

The firm's team comprises experienced founders, operators, advisors, and investors with extensive startup experience and global networks. Leadership includes Founder & Managing Partner Eric Martineau-Fortin and Co-Founder & Managing Partner Jean-François Marcoux, supported by multiple General Partners across key markets including Matthieu Lattes (Paris), Nicholas Stocks (London), Christophe Bourque (Toronto/Montreal), Sep Alavi (New York/Dubai), Cristina Ventura (Singapore), and others. The team operates across eight major hubs—London, New York, Paris, Montreal, Toronto, Guernsey, Tokyo, and Singapore—enabling deep local market expertise combined with global perspective.