Canada’s first LGBTQ+ focused venture fund driving outsized returns through diverse, overlooked founders.
what some of our lp’s are saying
“This opportunity aligns with our goals of investing using a Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) lens and also contributes meaningfully to strengthening the 2SLGBTQ+ startup ecosystem in the city.”
Eugene Lee, Vancouver Foundation
“We are proud to support Canada’s first LGBT+ fund through a social impact investment—championing high-potential ventures often overlooked by traditional finance. Inclusive investment isn’t just equitable—it’s catalytic.”
Nadien Godkewitsch, Toronto Foundation
“we are focused on growing impact investing in Canada and accelerating social equity in our industry. Aligned to our fund mandate, we decided to invest in Misfits as a way to drive targeted support for LGBT+ entrepreneurs building impactful and scalable companies and to empower a team of investors themselves bringing diverse perspectives and identities.”
Lars Boggild, Realize Capital Partners
“Misfits is attractive to Boann as one of our mandates from inception has been to develop an inclusive, financially resilient, social finance sector in Canada; a place where individuals, regardless of their identity and circumstance, can access the critical financing they need to positively impact the world and drive financial returns. Misfit Ventures embodies this vision”
Rohan Noronha, Boann Social Impact
For too long, brilliant founders have been overlooked because they didn’t fit the mold.
Why Misfits?
We chose the name Misfit Ventures because the most groundbreaking ideas rarely come from those who fit neatly into the status quo. Misfits are the founders who don’t look, think, or build like everyone else—and that’s exactly their strength. Too often, these entrepreneurs are underestimated or overlooked, yet they are the ones pushing boundaries, solving real problems, and shaping the future. By backing misfits, we’re not just funding companies—we’re investing in resilience, creativity, and the boldness it takes to change the world.
a team with decades of vc, founder and finance experience.
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Doug Lui
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
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mandy potter
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
