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

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Flinks

“At Flinks, we stand by the builders and enablers who want to do things differently, offering them the data connectivity infrastructure that powers the future of finance. No matter their size, from startups to large financial institutions like National Bank, innovators are innovators."

 

Yves-Gabriel Leboeuf, CEO and Co-Founder

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Moka

“We’re helping people achieve their financial goals with Moka, and it was important for us to partner with innovators who share this mission. With National Bank, we’re making financial services accessible and affordable for all.” 

 

Phil Barrar, CEO and Founder

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Nest Wealth

“We choose partners that share our focus on making investors better off. National Bank is one of those partners; being there at every step of the way with support and ideas. Together, we look forward to giving Canadians a greater chance of reaching their goals.”

 

Randy Cass, CEO and Founder 

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