About NAventures

Who we are

NAventures™ is the corporate venture capital arm of National Bank of Canada®. Our objective is to invest in, partner with, and scale early to mid-stage companies that will shape the future of financial institutions. We are not just a source of capital. Our involvement is much greater: we are with you every step of the process to ensure the success of your project.

Meet our team

Our purpose

Maintaining a strong commitment to innovation by working with the latest technologies available.

We understand that innovation is essential to long-term success, and we believe that your ideas will play a key role in our transformative journey. Founders creativity combined with our commitment to innovation are instrumental in generating added value for our portfolio companies and for National Bank.

Our approach

Leveraging and sharing years of banking experience with innovators who share our vision.

We leverage our extensive network and technical and operational expertise to help innovative companies unlock exceptional growth opportunities. Our team of seasoned investors is ready to help entrepreneurs realize their dream. Because even the simplest idea can make a difference.

In addition, our team of artificial intelligence scientists and blockchain experts helps us identify and select the most disruptive emerging technologies. The expertise of our people ensures that you can count on a reliable partner to accompany you on your adventure.

Creating value together through strategic investments.

Portfolio

Nesto

« National Bank and the NAventures team have been strong allies to Nesto throughout our journey. Their flexible capital solutions across investment stages, deep domain expertise, and genuine commitment to our success have unlocked tremendous value for our organization »

Malik Yacoubi, Co-founder and CEO

Sardine

« We are thrilled to have NAventures as backers. They were instrumental in getting our commercial relationship with NBC and have been great partners »

Soups Ranjan, Founder and CEO

Spade

« NAventures brings far more than capital. Their collaborative approach has helped us unlock meaningful value for National Bank and accelerate our expansion across Canada »

Oban Mactavish, Co-founder and CEO

Memcyco

« NAventures and National Bank of Canada are very supportive investors. They provide us with valuable feedback, speaking opportunities, investor introductions, and are adopters of our new products »

Israel Mazin, Co-founder and CEO

Walnut

« The NAventures team has been an invaluable strategic partner. Beyond helping us navigate National Bank, they’ve been hands‑on investors, instrumental in our fundraising efforts and consistently focused on positioning Walnut for long‑term success »

Derek Szeto, Co-founder and CEO

ClearEstate

« Partnering with National Bank has been instrumental to ClearEstate’s growth. NAventures is a true strategic investor, providing hands‑on support and helping us unlock the full value National Bank can bring as we scale our platform »

Davide Pisanu, Co-founder and CEO