About White star capital
White Star Capital: Empowering the Future of Innovation
White Star Capital is a global venture capital firm that invests in early-stage technology companies with the potential to disrupt industries and change the world. With offices in New York, London, Montreal, Paris, Tokyo and Hong Kong, White Star Capital has a truly global reach and a deep understanding of local markets.
At White Star Capital, we believe that innovation is key to driving progress and improving people's lives. That's why we partner closely with founders who share our vision for the future. Our team of experienced investors brings together diverse perspectives from across industries and geographies to help our portfolio companies navigate complex challenges and seize opportunities.
Our investment philosophy is centered around three core principles: conviction, collaboration and community. We invest in companies that have a clear mission and strong leadership team with deep domain expertise. We work closely with our portfolio companies to provide strategic guidance on everything from product development to go-to-market strategy. And we leverage our extensive network of industry experts, entrepreneurs and investors to help our portfolio companies grow faster.
Since its founding in 2014 by Eric Martineau-Fortin (Managing Partner), Jean-Francois Marcoux (Partner) & Christian Hernandez Gallardo (Partner), White Star Capital has invested in over 50 startups across North America, Europe & Asia including some well-known names like Mnubo (acquired by AspenTech), KeyMe (acquired by Fidelity National Information Services), LeddarTech & Unbabel among others.
We are proud to have backed some of the most innovative startups in sectors such as AI/ML/Data Science/Analytics; Blockchain/Crypto; Consumer Internet/Mobile; Enterprise Software/SaaS; Healthtech/Biotech; Robotics/Automation/IoT etc., which are transforming industries ranging from finance & insurance to healthcare & transportation.
At White Star Capital, we are committed not only to investing but also building communities around innovation ecosystems globally through initiatives like Founders Assembly - an invite-only event series bringing together top founders from around the world for curated discussions on topics ranging from fundraising strategies to scaling operations - or through partnerships with leading accelerators/incubators such as Techstars or Station F etc., where we mentor early-stage startups alongside other industry experts.
In conclusion,
White Star Capital is more than just a venture capital firm – it's a community of innovators who share a passion for creating positive change in the world. Whether you're an entrepreneur looking for funding or an investor seeking new opportunities, we invite you to join us on this journey towards building a better future together!