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LOI Venture

Vancouver, British Columbia · Invests in North America; US · Website

Pre-SeedSeedConsumer Apps & SocialE-commerce & MarketplacesFood & BeverageB2B SaaSDeveloper ToolsCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareDeveloper Tools & InfrastructureSecurity & CybersecurityMarketing & AdtechFintech & PaymentsHealthcare & Digital HealthLegal & RegtechAgeTech & LongevityClimate & Clean Energy

Thesis

Back the brightest early-stage founders under 30. We provide capital, mentorship, and network access to accelerate ambitious young entrepreneurs who graduate from our League of Innovators program or demonstrate exceptional founder quality.

Likely not a fit for

We avoid: late-stage companies (Series B+), founders over 30 (with rare exceptions), non-tech businesses, and companies misaligned with youth entrepreneurship values

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually leads
Typical decision
~2 weeks
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

3 contacts on file

RH

Ryan Holmes

General PartnerCo-Founder & General Partner · Primary contact

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r•••@lo•••.vc

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MP

Manny Padda

PartnerPartner

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m•••@lo•••.vc

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JH

Joel Hansen

Platform & OpsHead of Marketing

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Portfolio

Blossom SocialFintech Payments

Blossom is a social investing app that provides tools for real investor portfolios, offering features such as portfolio analysis, sector breakdowns, and insights for beginner investors.

WebacySecurity Cyber

Webacy provides AI-powered risk and decisioning solutions for digital assets, focusing on token diligence, smart contract safety analysis, and financial risk assessment.

ReusablesClimate Clean Energy

Reusables provides circular packaging solutions for institutions, enabling them to implement enterprise-wide reuse programs that are simple, efficient, and sustainable.

Retreats and VenuesTravel Hospitality

Retreats and Venues is a platform dedicated to simplifying the planning of corporate retreats by providing access to a vast database of venues worldwide, expert guidance, and tools to streamline the booking process.

SpontivlyEnterprise Software

Spontivly is a no-code data dashboard solution that empowers non-technical teams to create visually appealing and insightful dashboards without programming knowledge. It integrates with various data sources to gather real-time information and offers an intuitive drag-and-drop interface for customized dashboard creation.

BlumeConsumer Apps Social

Blume offers a range of skincare products focused on hydration and addressing concerns such as acne, dark spots, and sensitive skin. Their products are designed to be gentle and effective, with an emphasis on natural ingredients.

RiptkEnterprise Software

RIPTK specializes in advanced antenna monitoring, offering tools to assess network performance and detect power levels and signal strength of antennas.

ToothPodHealthcare Digital

ToothPod offers the world's first research-backed remineralizing chewing gum designed to fight cavities, bad bacteria, and freshen breath. It contains all-natural active ingredients that strengthen enamel and gums, making it a convenient oral care solution.

Bidaya AIEnterprise Software

Bidaya AI monitors every bid portal and drafts winning proposals in minutes, helping AEC firms bid faster and win more work.

TrustiHealthcare Digital

Trusti is a sexual health company focused on providing accessible and stigma-free STI testing through innovative at-home testing solutions. The company aims to empower individuals by simplifying the testing process and fostering honest conversations about sexual health.

Before CompanyFood Beverage

Before Company offers premium and sustainable oral care products, including a range of natural toothpaste options designed to improve daily oral hygiene rituals.

FlökaHealthcare Digital

All-in-one tracking and education platform for the modern health expert, enabling lifestyle coaching with real-time client context through integrations with numerous apps and wearables.

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LOI Venture Research Investment Thesis LOI Venture is a seed-stage venture capital fund co-founded by Ryan Holmes (Hootsuite founder) and angel investor Manny Padda. The fund is explicitly focused on backing the brightest early-stage founders under 30 years old, with a particular emphasis on graduates from the League of Innovators (LOI) Program—a charity founded by Holmes in 2014 that has accelera

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