Good News Ventures

Good News Ventures invests in Blockchain and AI startups at pre-seed and seed stages, with a focus on B2B and B2B2C high-growth potential technology startups that demonstrate early traction (users, pilots, or revenue).

Check Size

Not specified

Stages

Pre Seed, Seed

Focus Areas

Ai Ml, Blockchain Crypto, Enterprise Saas

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Investment Thesis

Good News Ventures operates on a founder-first investment approach, backing passionate entrepreneurs with ‘true grit’ as they transform ideas into viable businesses. The firm believes that founders are ‘the fuel of a successful startup’ and evaluates opportunities through three core questions: Why You (founder capability and market fit), Why This (competitive differentiation and moat), and Why Now (market timing and technological enablement). Their philosophy emphasizes not just capital deployment but genuine partnership, with the team—composed of serial entrepreneurs who have built and exited successful companies—leveraging their operational experience to provide hands-on support beyond traditional VC involvement.

What Sets Them Apart

Founder-first approach: 'We are founders first, investors second'
Hands-on support through 'Next Level Program' providing strategic guidance, operational assistance, and proactive network introductions
Serial entrepreneur team with multiple successful exits providing credibility and operational expertise
Proactive post-investment support: 'one of the few VCs that are proactive by helping companies with actions that produce immediate results'
Thorough yet thoughtful diligence process that maintains founder respect
Global investment reach with Toronto base
Strong track record backing early-stage winners, including unicorns in Blockchain space (Managing Partner Marat has 100+ angel investments)