# Top 11 Community Startups in Canada by Funding (2026)

> The 11 best-funded community startups in Canada, ranked by total funding raised: $27M combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/community-startups-canada (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**Green Economy Canada** Green Economy Canada is a non-profit organization that helps businesses and communities transition toward a net-zero, sustainable economy.](https://millionrounds.com/company/green-economy-canada) Green Economy Canada is a non-profit organization that helps businesses and communities transition toward a net-zero, sustainable economy. *Founded* 2014 Waterloo, Canada **$7.0M** last round Nov 2025
- 2 [**MDIIO** MDIIO is a music technology company based in Los Angeles, founded in 2017 by Justin Gray.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mdiio) MDIIO is a music technology company based in Los Angeles, founded in 2017 by Justin Gray. *Founded* 2017 Los Angeles, Canada **$5.0M** last round Jun 2022
- 3 [**ePACT Network** ePACT Network improves emergency preparedness by connecting homes and organizations with shared information and resources.](https://millionrounds.com/company/epact-network) ePACT Network improves emergency preparedness by connecting homes and organizations with shared information and resources. *Founded* 2012 North Vancouver, Canada **$4.5M** last round Jan 2020
- 4 [**Loaves and Fishes Community Food Bank** Loaves & Fishes Community Food Bank is a nonprofit food recovery and distribution organization.](https://millionrounds.com/company/loaves-and-fishes-community-food-bank) Loaves & Fishes Community Food Bank is a nonprofit food recovery and distribution organization. *Founded* - Nanaimo, Canada **$3.7M** last round Feb 2026
- 5 [**Vancouver Chinatown Foundation** Vancouver Chinatown Foundation creates more resilient and inclusive communities by boosting the well-being of those in need.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vancouver-chinatown-foundation) Vancouver Chinatown Foundation creates more resilient and inclusive communities by boosting the well-being of those in need. *Founded* 2011 Vancouver, Canada **$2.2M** last round May 2023
- 6 [**Black Canadian Women in Action** Black Canadian Women in Action empowers women and families through community programs, leadership development, and advocacy services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/black-canadian-women-in-action) Black Canadian Women in Action empowers women and families through community programs, leadership development, and advocacy services. *Founded* - Edmonton, Canada **$1.5M** last round Jun 2026
- 7 [**Quantum Industry Canada** Quantum Industry Canada ensure that quantum innovation and talent is translated into Canadian business success and economic prosperity.](https://millionrounds.com/company/quantum-industry-canada) Quantum Industry Canada ensure that quantum innovation and talent is translated into Canadian business success and economic prosperity. *Founded* 2019 Toronto, Canada **$1.4M** last round Mar 2023
- 8 [**Camping Aventure Megantic** Camping Aventure Megantic provides tourist clientele with a multi-purpose vacation resort in a vast quality environment.](https://millionrounds.com/company/camping-aventure-megantic) Camping Aventure Megantic provides tourist clientele with a multi-purpose vacation resort in a vast quality environment. *Founded* 2015 Lac-mégantic, Canada **$877K** last round Aug 2023
- 9 [**Kaleo Collective** Kaleo Collective is a safe, loving group for single mothers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kaleo-collective) Kaleo Collective is a safe, loving group for single mothers. *Founded* 2016 Edmonton, Canada **$394K** last round Jan 2024
- 10 [**Thompson Okanagan Tourism Foundation** Thompson Okanagan Tourism Foundation is a non-profit organization that supports tourism-based businesses and communities.](https://millionrounds.com/company/thompson-okanagan-tourism-foundation) Thompson Okanagan Tourism Foundation is a non-profit organization that supports tourism-based businesses and communities. *Founded* - Kelowna, Canada **$250K** last round Oct 2024
- 11 [**Kids Write Network** Promoting literacy and mental health equity through neuroscience using all four arts.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kids-write-network) Promoting literacy and mental health equity through neuroscience using all four arts. *Founded* 2013 Montreal, Canada **$150K** last round Mar 2014

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

**Rounds we track** source: Millionrounds

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## More community lists

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[*P* *MV* *C* **Community startups in the United States** 190 companies · $2.7B](https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/community-startups-united-states)[*B* *FC* *AP* **Community startups in the United Kingdom** 26 companies · $473M](https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/community-startups-united-kingdom)[*F* *C* *BL* **Community startups founded in 2018** 23 companies · $241M](https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/community-startups-founded-2018)[*C* *A* *C* **Community startups founded in 2019** 20 companies · $219M](https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/community-startups-founded-2019)[*AM* *C* *YH* **Community startups founded in 2021** 20 companies · $66M](https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/community-startups-founded-2021)[*C* *C* *C* **Community startups in San Francisco** 20 companies · $413M](https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/community-startups-san-francisco)[*F* *H* *L* **Community startups in New York** 18 companies · $244M](https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/community-startups-new-york)[*P* *H* *S* **Community startups founded in 2020** 15 companies · $70M](https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/community-startups-founded-2020)

## More lists for Canada

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[*C* *H8* *AP* **Startups in Canada** 2,950 companies · $38B](https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/startups-canada)[*A* *T* *AP* **Health startups in Canada** 386 companies · $5.7B](https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/health-startups-canada)[*C* *H8* *C* **AI startups in Canada** 285 companies · $20B](https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/ai-startups-canada)[*LG* *P* *H* **IT Services startups in Canada** 232 companies · $2.0B](https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/it-services-startups-canada)[*A* *T* *RT* **Biotech startups in Canada** 210 companies · $4.9B](https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/biotech-startups-canada)[*A* *RT* *T* **Healthcare startups in Canada** 195 companies · $3.7B](https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/healthcare-startups-canada)[*E* *GF* *EF* **Climate tech startups in Canada** 126 companies · $2.8B](https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/climate-tech-startups-canada)[*5G* *T* *P* **Big Data & Analytics startups in Canada** 116 companies · $3.0B](https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/big-data-startups-canada)