PPortage backs early-stage fintech startups, from seed to Series C, with typical checks ranging from a few million to tens of millions. It combines capital with a hands-on value creation program, helping portfolio companies with go-to-market, enterprise sales, cybersecurity, and M&A through a dedicated team and global network. As the VC arm of Sagard, Portage draws on a large asset-management ecosystem and its international footprint, with offices in Toronto, Montreal, New York, Paris, and London, to support growth. Its goal is to help fintech entrepreneurs scale quickly and sustainably by providing funding, guidance, and access to global partners.
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2016
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Kontempo, a Mexican fintech modernising industrial trade credit, has raised $10.5 million in Series A funding. The round was co-led by Portage and IGNIA, with participation from Tectonic, MSAD, and other investors. This brings Kontempo's total debt and equity capital raised to over $40 million. The company uses artificial intelligence and financial infrastructure to help industrial suppliers manage commercial credit end-to-end. Its platform automates portfolio management, collections, and reconciliation whilst providing credit assessment tools and integrated financing options. Since launch, Kontempo has processed over $180 million in payment volume across more than 50,000 transactions. Clients include Cemex, Ternium, and Comex across sectors such as construction materials, steel, and manufacturing. The new capital will support product development, AI-powered operational tools, and expansion amongst enterprise suppliers and distributors in Mexico.
Angle Health raised $600m at $2.7bn, led by London's Vitruvian Partners. Two thirds of the round is a secondary that priced at $2.5bn.
Angle Health, an AI-native healthcare benefits platform, has raised $600 million at a $2.7 billion valuation. The round comprises a $200 million Series C and a $400 million tender offer, led by Vitruvian Partners with participation from Town Hall Ventures, Blumberg Capital, Portage Ventures, PruVen Capital, and Y Combinator. The San Francisco-based company serves over 5,000 employers across 47 states, enabling small businesses to offer customised healthcare benefits. Angle Health reported 120% year-over-year growth and nearly $1 billion in annualised premium-equivalents, with four consecutive quarters of profitability. The platform addresses rising healthcare costs for small and midsize businesses through AI-driven technology and personalised care access. Angle Health's median renewal rate increases of 5-7% compare favourably to the 18% market median for small and midsize businesses.
Portage, a global fintech investment platform, has closed its Ventures Fund IV at approximately $600 million. The firm now manages $7 billion in assets across more than 140 portfolio companies in North America, Europe, and beyond. The fundraise attracted new strategic limited partners, including Broadridge and Fifth Third Bank. This milestone marks Portage's tenth year investing in financial technology and services. The firm has expanded from its flagship Venture strategy into a global platform spanning Venture, Growth Equity, and Secondaries. Portage operates as Sagard's fintech investment platform, backing founders across wealth and asset management, banking, insurance, and payments. The firm invests across all stages and provides portfolio companies with support in go-to-market strategy, technology, business acceleration, and partnerships. Legal counsel was provided by Debevoise & Plimpton.
Sydney-based investing platform Pearler has closed a $16 million Series A funding round after a year-long effort. The eight-year-old company attracted backing from Eucalyptus co-founder Charlie Gearside and FIG veteran Chris Cuffe's Partners Horizon Fund. The investment comes as Pearler, led by co-founder and CEO Nick Nicolaides, continues to develop its platform. The funding round marks a significant milestone for the business as it seeks to expand its operations in the Australian market.
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Industries
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$3.7B
Headquarters
Toronto, Canada
Founded
2016
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