Ontario Brain Institute
VC Fund
Toronto, Canada
Ontario Brain Institute is a VC fund in Toronto focused on Health Care and Medical Device. The Ontario Brain Institute is a provincially‐funded, not‐for‐profit research centre seeking to maximize the impact of neuroscience and establish Ontario as a world leader in brain research, commercialization and care. Convergent partnerships are created between researchers, clinicians, industry, patients, and their advocates to foster discoveryand deliver innovative products and services that improve the lives of those living with brain disorders.Our Vision: Ontario as a world leader in brain research, commercialization and care.
- Total investments:
- 54
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 61%
Last updated:
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Industries Ontario Brain Institute invests in
Stages Ontario Brain Institute invests in
Countries Ontario Brain Institute invests in
Round sizes
Contacts
| Name | Phone | Socials | |
|---|---|---|---|
2 more contacts available
Round size
- Seed
- $37k–$14M
- Grant
- $50k–$100k
Investment Focus
Industry
- Health Care 27 (50%)
- Medical Device 13 (24%)
- Medical 11 (20%)
- Biotechnology 10 (19%)
- Hospital 8 (15%)
Stage
- Grant 38 (70%)
- Seed 6 (11%)
- Funding Round 2 (4%)
- Venture - Series Unknown 2 (4%)
- Pre-Seed 1 (2%)
Country
- Canada 42 (78%)
- United States 3 (6%)
- France 1 (2%)
Team
| Name | Title | Investments | Links | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Tom Mikkelsen
President & CSO
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President & CSO | Total investments: 10 | Find email | |
Anna Han
Senior Lead, Industry Relations Portfolio Management
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Senior Lead, Industry Relations Portfolio Management | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
Bryce Pickard
SVP and COO
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SVP and COO | Total investments: 0 | Find email |
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
NerView
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NerView develops non-invasive device for real-time nerve visualization in order to reduce nervous system damage during surgery | $72.8K / Grant / Sep 16, 2025 | |
HeadFirst
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HeadFirst, our mission is to improve the safety of athletes and individuals by providing a reliable concussion screening tool and committed to developing an innovative and scientifically sound solution. | $72.8K / Grant / Sep 16, 2025 | |
Neuro-Mod
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Neuro-Mod is a health tech firm that supports patients with pain management therapeutics through augmented reality training. | $100K / Grant / Sep 16, 2025 | |
Neuropeutics
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Neuropeutics Inc develops targeted therapies for neurodegenerative diseases to improve patient survival and quality of life. | $72.8K / Grant / Sep 16, 2025 | |
LOFT Community Service
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LOFT Community Service offers services to people with substance use, mental, and physical disabilities with specialized programs. | Grant / Jul 17, 2025 | |
Grey Matter Neurosciences
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Grey Matter Neurosciences is a neurotechnology firm developing new medical devices and drug-device combinations to treat age-related brain illnesses like dementia. | $14M / Seed / Jan 23, 2025 | |
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Grey Matter Neurosciences
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Grey Matter Neurosciences is a neurotechnology firm developing new medical devices and drug-device combinations to treat age-related brain illnesses like dementia. | $14M / Seed / Jan 23, 2025 | |
Yellowbird Diagnostics
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Yellowbird Diagnostics creates plug-and-play imaging dyes for popular medical imaging procedures. Our technologies improve diagnostic imaging for patients who require early detection of disorders of the brain, heart, and kidneys. Our solutions disclose previously invisible signs of disease, allowing physicians to make more informed and effectivemedical decisions. | $100K / Grant / Oct 31, 2024 | |
Taylored Biotherapeutics
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Taylored Biotherapeutics is creating treatments for mental health issues based on microbes. | Grant / Oct 31, 2024 | |
Proteus Neurodynamics
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Proteus Neurodynamics is creating adjustable EEG earbuds to enhance autistic children's language development and comprehension. | Grant / Oct 31, 2024 | |
| See all 54 investments → | |||
Co-Investors
Center of Aging and Brain Health Innovation
5 deals together
Ontario Centre of Innovation
5 deals together
Archangel Network of Funds
2 deals together
Creative Destruction Lab
2 deals together
GreenSky Ventures
2 deals together
Toronto Innovation Acceleration Partners
2 deals together
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FAQ
What does Ontario Brain Institute invest in?
Ontario Brain Institute invests primarily in Health Care, Medical Device and Medical startups, most often at Grant and Seed stage. Most of the 54 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Canada. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
What is Ontario Brain Institute's check size?
Ontario Brain Institute typically joins rounds of $37k–$14M at Seed and $50k–$100k at Grant. These ranges are 10th–90th percentile round sizes calculated from confirmed public funding rounds, so they are a realistic guide to the rounds Ontario Brain Institute participates in.
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Who are the partners at Ontario Brain Institute?
The team at Ontario Brain Institute includes Tom Mikkelsen (President & CSO), Anna Han (Senior Lead, Industry Relations Portfolio Management) and Bryce Pickard (SVP and COO). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.
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