Number vc per countries

United States

Number of VC Firms: Over 400 active venture capital firms.

United Kingdom

Number of VC Firms: Approximately 200 active VC firms as of 2023, contributing to a significant investment environment.

China

Number of VC Firms: Around 1,000 venture capital firms, making it one of the largest VC markets globally.

Canada

Number of VC Firms: Canada has about 300 active venture capital firms, with a growing investment landscape.

Top Venture Capital Firms in Canada

BDC Venture Capital

Focus: Diverse sectors including technology and clean tech. Notable for: Supporting underserved sectors and providing advisory services.

Golden Ventures

   Focus: Fintech, sector agnostic.
   Notable Portfolio: Float, Properly, Wattpad.

Georgian Partners

   Focus: B2B SaaS companies.
   Notable for: Data-driven insights for growth-stage companies.

Inovia Capital

   Focus: Technology startups.
   Notable for: Long-term mentorship and support from seed to IPO.

Real Ventures

   Focus: Early-stage investments across various sectors.
   Notable Portfolio: Mejuri, Integrate AI, Unbounce.

Panache Ventures

   Focus: Early-stage tech companies.
   Notable for: Investing in diverse sectors across Canada.

Chrysalix Venture Capital

   Focus: Cleantech and sustainable technologies.
   Notable for: Investing in companies that drive innovation in energy and resources.

Cycle Capital

   Focus: Cleantech and sustainable technologies.
   Notable for: Strong emphasis on environmental impact.

Emerald Technology Ventures

   Focus: Industrial technology and cleantech.
   Notable for: Investing in innovative companies that address global challenges.

iGan Partners

   Focus: Healthcare technology.
   Notable for: Supporting commercialization of innovative health solutions.

Relay Ventures

   Focus: Seed and Series A startups.
   Notable for: Investing in mobile and internet companies.

Lumira Ventures

   Focus: Life sciences and healthcare.
   Notable for: Over $1 billion invested in healthcare innovation.

Brightspark Ventures

   Focus: Early-stage technology companies.
   Notable for: Providing mentorship along with capital.

Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC)

   Focus: Clean technology.
   Notable for: Supporting Canadian companies developing sustainable solutions.

Northleaf Capital Partners

   Focus: Private equity and infrastructure.
   Notable for: Global investment strategies across various sectors.

Venture Capital Association of Canada (CVCA)

   Focus: Not a VC firm but an association that supports the VC industry in Canada.

Mistral Venture Partners

   Focus: Early-stage technology companies.
   Notable for: Hands-on approach to supporting startups.

Versatile VC

   Focus: Early-stage startups.
   Notable for: Investing in capital-efficient companies.

Yamaha Motor Ventures

   Focus: Mobility, digital health, and fintech.
   Notable for: Corporate venture capital investments.

Grand Ventures

   Focus: B2B SaaS and tech-enabled businesses.
   Notable for: Investing in early revenue-stage companies.

Israel

Number of VC Firms: Approximately 70 active venture capital funds, alongside many international firms investing in the region.

Poland

Number of VC Firms: As of 2019, there were 130 active VC firms investing in over 750 companies.

Bulgaria

Number of VC Firms: As of early 2021, there were 18 VC and growth equity firms.

Nordic Countries

The Nordic region has seen a revival, with more than €3 billion raised by VC funds in recent years, though specific numbers of firms vary by country.

Summary

The venture capital landscape is diverse, with the U.S. leading in the number of firms, followed by significant markets in China, the UK, Canada, and Israel. Smaller countries like Poland and Bulgaria are also developing their VC ecosystems, albeit with fewer firms.