misfits investing
in misfits
I’m a
founder
I’m an
INVESTOR
what is misfit ventures?
Meet The Team
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mandy potter
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
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doug lui
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
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sami saad
Venture Partner
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Sam Naylor
Venture Partner
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Naoufel Testaouni
Venture Partner
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arlene dickinson
Advisor
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Whitney rockley
Advisor
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althea wishloff
Advisor
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lise birikundavyi
Advisor
lgbt+ founders outperform
44%
More Exits
36%
More jobs
114%
More patents
intersectional investing
Our commitment to inclusion goes beyond queer founders—we invest at the intersections of identity. From women and BIPOC leaders to Indigenous, immigrant, and disabled founders, we back those too often overlooked by traditional capital. True innovation thrives when diverse voices are heard and funded.
60-70%
of our founders are women, trans and nB
25-30%
of our founders are racialized individuals
20-25%
of our founders are disabled, neurodivergent or new immigrants
The Misfit Focus
Geography
We prioritize Canadian-led innovation but extend our investments to high-potential startups in the US and globally.
Sector
Misfits invest mostly in impact-driven ventures while remaining sector-agnostic, ensuring we don’t impose barriers on a community that has already faced many.
stage
Our focus is on pre-seed and seed stage ventures, giving us early access to promising startups and supporting them at their most critical stage.
