Unlocking Overlooked Talent: Inside Mana Hosseini’s Global Vision for Venture Capital

From CanadianSME Small Business Podcast SK Uddin

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by SK Uddin. In this episode, we explore the evolving world of venture capital and how investing in overlooked founders can unlock powerful innovation and economic opportunity.

Our guest is Mana Hosseini, Co founder and Managing Partner at Apex Innovative Investments Ventures, a thirty five million dollar VC fund backing early stage AI, FinTech, and Cleantech startups. Mana shares her unconventional path into VC, her global vision, and practical insights for founders aiming to become VC ready.

Key Highlights

A Nontraditional Path: How Mana shifted from law to VC and why Apex backs founders who fall outside the classic mold.

Apex’s Investment Strategy: What unifies the AI, FinTech, and Cleantech startups they support and how Apex balances traditional and long term bets.

Fund 2 and Global Growth: How the new thirty million dollar fund is structured and why expansion to Australia is a timely strategic move.

Becoming VC Ready: Common misconceptions about fundraising and the traits that signal a team is prepared for venture capital.

Thesis and Future Vision: What Upguys Health reveals about Apex’s investment philosophy and Mana’s long term mission for the firm.

Special Thanks to Our Partners:

RBC: https://www.rbcroyalbank.com/dms/business/accounts/beyond-banking/index.html
UPS: https://solutions.ups.com/ca-beunstoppable.html?WT.mc_id=BUSMEWA
Google: https://www.google.ca/
A1 Global College: https://a1globalcollege.ca/
ADP Canada: https://www.adp.ca/en.aspx

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Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as direct financial or business advice. Always consult with a qualified professional for advice specific to your situation.