Luge Capital Fund II

Canada
Pre Seed
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About Luge Capital Fund II

Luge Capital Fund II is a venture capital firm based in Canada, focusing on Pre-Seed stage investments. The fund actively supports founders building innovative solutions in SaaS, providing strategic guidance and capital to help startups scale.

Investment Focus

Location / RegionCanada
Funding StagePre Seed
Industry Focus
Saas

Investor Signals Profile

active

Sweet Spot

Early-stage fintech founder solving real rental/access problems Canada

fintech
early-stage
Canada + US
financial services
social impact
rental/access solutions

Bullish Signals

50+ yrs team operational expertiseexternal
Backed by major financial institution LPsexternal
Hands-on partner access for foundersexternal
Portfolio exit: Till Financial acquiredlinkedin
Exit to major financial group (W&S)linkedin
Active $100K fintech grant competition judgingexternal
15-year Startupfest ecosystem engagement trackexternal
Recent: Padder rental access winner judginglinkedin
Values business fundamentals + social impact blendlinkedin
$25K non-dilutive grant + visibility Sept 2026external
Direct access to senior financial institution leadersexternal
Curated ecosystem access for top 10 fintechsexternal

Contrarian Signals

Fintech-only — narrow vertical focusexternal
LP banks may slow contrarian betsexternal

Founder Do's

Challenge financial industry status quo
Solve real global-scale problems
Show grit & execution mindset
Expect hands-on operational support
Leverage LP network (banks/institutions)
Build solutions with social impact
Tackle accessibility/inclusion in finance
Pitch at Canada Fintech Forum Sept 15

Founder Don'ts

Non-fintech verticals — hard no
Late-stage — too early fit
Avoid if solo, no ambition signal

Key GPs & Partners

DN
David Nault
Partner
fintech judgeecosystem builderhands-on

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Fund Overview

Fund SizeC$96M
Saves0

Key People

David Nault

David NaultPartner

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