Loyal VC

Loyal VC is a Canadian early-stage venture capital fund with an unusual dual focus on backing founders in Canada and in Sub-Saharan Africa, providing seed and Series A capital to technology companies in markets that are under-served by institutional venture capital. The fund invests with initial checks from $100,000 to $300,000 at seed and early Series A stages. The original directory notes the portfolio as various African portfolio companies, aligning with the fund's African market focus alongside its Canadian base. The fund's cross-continental investment mandate reflects an investment philosophy that sees structural parallels between the growth opportunities in African technology markets and in underserved Canadian markets outside the major metropolitan tech hubs. Beyond its original portfolio, the fund backs technology companies across fintech, consumer, and enterprise sectors in both Canadian and African markets.