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Accelerate Auto Fund — Pre-Seed & Seed VC Firm ($150K–$750K Checks)

VC
Toronto, CanadaWebsite

Accelerate Auto Fund is a Pre-Seed, Seed venture capital firm based in Toronto, Canada investing in Other, Marketplace, Consumer. The firm typically writes $150K–$750K checks and has 4 portfolio companies in our records.

Check size
$150K–$750K
Portfolio
4 companies on record
Partners
7 listed
Stage
Pre-Seed, Seed
Sectors
Other, Marketplace, Consumer, EdTech
HQ
Toronto, Canada
AUM
Not in our records

Last verified: 2026-07-28

How to approach: warm intro preferred
Stage

Pre-Seed, Seed

Check Size

$150K – $750K

Portfolio

4+ companies

Team

7 partners

Investor activity
Investments in last 12 months: 0

Investment Thesis

Funding the next generation of automotive marketplaces and technologies.

How Accelerate Auto Fund invests

Accelerate Auto Fund is a vc firm based in Toronto, Canada. The firm invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages, with a focus on Other, Marketplace, Consumer, EdTech. It does not invest in Fintech.

Accelerate Auto Fund typically writes checks of $150K–$750K per investment.

Accelerate Auto Fund has backed 4 companies in our records, including AutoTrade Hub, Jobber, Drivewyze.

Partners & Team

MJ

Michael J. Brown

Principal

Early Stage
Venture Capital

Michael brings over 15 years of experience in venture capital, focusing on early-stage investments in technology companies. He has a strong track record of identifying and supporting high-growth startups.

DL

David Lee

Managing Partner

Growth Equity
Technology

David leads Accelerate Auto Fund’s investment strategy, overseeing a portfolio of established technology companies. He has extensive experience in scaling businesses and driving operational excellence.

RG

Robert Garcia

General Partner

Venture Capital
Automotive Technology

Robert brings a wealth of experience in the automotive industry to Accelerate Auto Fund. He is focused on identifying and investing in companies that are shaping the future of mobility.

SL

Sandra Lee

GP

Automotive Marketplaces
DM

David Miller

Managing Partner

Early Stage
Fintech

David Miller brings over 15 years of experience in venture capital to Accelerate Auto Fund. He specializes in identifying and investing in innovative companies within the automotive technology sector.

SC

Sarah Chen

Principal

Automotive
Electric Vehicles

Sarah Chen is a Principal at Accelerate Auto Fund, focusing on investments in electric vehicle technologies and related infrastructure.

JD

John Davis

Investment Director

Autonomous Driving
Connected Cars

John Davis leads investment activities in the autonomous driving and connected car spaces at Accelerate Auto Fund.

Industry Focus

Invests In

Other
Marketplace
Consumer
EdTech

Does Not Invest In

Fintech

Portfolio Companies (4)

Other

AU

AutoTrade Hub

Marketplace
JO

Jobber

Software·Early-stage·Accelerate Fund

A provider of home service management software.

DR

Drivewyze

Transportation Technology·Early-stage·Accelerate Fund

A provider of smart transportation and commercial vehicle safety services.

SH

Showbie

EdTech·Early-stage·Accelerate Fund

A hybrid learning platform for classrooms.

How to pitch Accelerate Auto Fund
  • •Raising at Pre-Seed, Seed? You're squarely in their sweet spot.
  • •Lead with your fit in Other, Marketplace, Consumer — the sectors they actively back.
  • •Size your ask to their typical $150K – $750K check.
  • •warm intro preferred
  • •Address your outreach to a specific partner, such as Michael J. Brown, Principal.
  • •A warm introduction beats a cold email. Get matched and request an intro.

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