Chris Arsenault, Inovia Capital

Chris Arsenault is a General Partner and co-founder of Inovia Capital. See portfolio, sector focus and contact routes.

About Chris Arsenault

Chris Arsenault is a General Partner and co-founder of Inovia Capital, a Montreal-based venture firm he launched in 2007 with over 25 years of operating and investing experience in high technology. His investment thesis targets category-leading companies across Canada and the United States, focusing on sectors including retail, consumer health, cloud infrastructure, and fintech. Arsenault typically invests from the seed stage through growth, often acting as a lead investor while maintaining a hands-on approach rooted in his entrepreneurial background. Notable portfolio companies include Lightspeed Commerce and Talent.com, both of which he backed as they scaled into significant market players. He distinguishes himself by entering venture capital through entrepreneurial roots, noting that investors sought to join the same deals he pursued to build the next generation of category leaders. While specific check sizes are not publicly detailed in available sources, his firm manages over half a billion dollars under management, reflecting substantial capacity for early and growth-stage investments.

Chris Arsenault at a glance

Role
General Partner
Organization
Inovia Capital
Location
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Investor type
Individual/Angel
Focus areas
E-Commerce
Investments recorded
1

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Chris Arsenault at Inovia Capital (Montréal, Quebec, Canada) — sector focus: E-Commerce.
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Chris Arsenault is based in Montréal, Quebec, Canada.

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