James Appleyard
Chief Investment Officer & President @ Freycinet Ventures
Toronto, Canada
James Appleyard is an experienced technology investor and operator, with a desire to combine strong investment outcomes with human progress. Having spent the past decade helping build the fundraising technology company Artez Interactive into an international success, with presence in Canada, the U.S., Australia, and the U.K, the company'ssale in 2013 has enabled him to focus on supporting other entrepreneurs. A graduate of The London School of Economics and the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto, James has contributed to building a number of innovative companies and other organizations.
- Total investments:
- 4
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 25%
Last updated:
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Industries James Appleyard invests in
Stages James Appleyard invests in
Countries James Appleyard invests in
Round sizes
Contacts
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Round size
- Seed
- $3.1M–$7M
Investment Focus
Industry
- Software 2 (50%)
- Machine Learning 2 (50%)
- B2B 1 (25%)
- SaaS 1 (25%)
- Water 1 (25%)
Stage
- Seed 2 (50%)
- Funding Round 1 (25%)
- Venture - Series Unknown 1 (25%)
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
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| Mosaic Manufacturing provides three-dimensional printing technology solutions. It was founded in June 2014 and is based in Ontario, Canada. | $20.6M / Sep 18, 2024 | ||
| Mosaic Manufacturing provides three-dimensional printing technology solutions. It was founded in June 2014 and is based in Ontario, Canada. | $7M / Seed / Nov 01, 2020 | ||
| WatrHub is a data and intelligence company that delivers predictive intelligence on infrastructure opportunities in the US and Canada. WatrHub is the only source of predictive market information on how, when, and why these water infrastructure investments will be made. Its AI engine transforms millions of public documents into actionable salesleads and market insights. Manufacturers subscribe to WatrHub to secure their next water utility clients and bring their advanced, efficient technologies to aging water infrastructure.It was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | $1.3M / Venture - Series Unknown / Feb 14, 2020 | ||
| Hubba is a software company that uses a combination of machine learning and personal curation to match brands with buyers. It also serves as a commerce network designed to empower independent companies to connect on business opportunities to grow their business.Hubba allows buyers to discover new products to meet their customer demands. Throughthis, brands get increased distribution for their products. Currently, Hubba powers over 75,000 small-medium businesses.It was founded in January 2011 and is based in Toronto, ON. | $3.1M / Seed / Dec 16, 2014 |
Co-Investors
About Freycinet Ventures
Freycinet Ventures supports and accelerates high-impact Canadian ventures through financial investment, experienced mentorship, and access to networks. Portfolio companies work directly with its Chief Investment Officer and President, James Appleyard.
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What does James Appleyard invest in?
James Appleyard invests primarily in Software, Machine Learning and B2B startups, most often at Seed and Funding Round stage. Most of the 4 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Canada. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
What round sizes does James Appleyard invest in?
James Appleyard typically joins rounds of $3.1M–$7M at Seed. These are whole funding-round sizes, not James Appleyard's own check, which is rarely disclosed: the 10th–90th percentile of the confirmed public funding rounds James Appleyard took part in.
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When did James Appleyard last invest?
The most recent investment recorded for James Appleyard closed in Sep 2024. Shizune tracks 4 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.
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