FounderFuel

FounderFuel is a premier Canadian venture accelerator established in 2011 by Real Ventures. Based in Montreal, it focuses on helping early-stage tech companies accelerate their growth and secure seed capital. The four-month intensive program is designed to develop the skillsets and mindsets of tech founders, emphasizing five key areas: Leadership, Narrative, Learning, Networks, and Execution. This structured approach ensures that participants refine their business models, storytelling, and execution capabilities, preparing them for successful market entry and scaling. Mentorship is central to the FounderFuel experience, offering access to one of Canada’s top startup networks. Founders benefit from mentor matching, founder talks, and high-value social encounters, which provide practical insights and foster valuable connections. The program culminates in Canada’s largest Demo Day, where startups present their pitches to an audience of over 1,000 members of the tech community, including investors and industry leaders​. FounderFuel has supported over 100 mission-driven companies, including successful startups like Unsplash and Bus.com. The accelerator's recent initiatives include launching a venture fund to empower early seed-stage founders with capital and a robust network of experienced problem-solvers. This fund aims to make 25-35 investments by 2027, focusing on founder-led companies and prioritizing product value​.