White Star Capital
Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
New York, United States
Countries of investment
- United States
- Canada
Investment stages
- Pre-Seed
- Seed
Industries
- Fintech
- AI
- Enterprise Software
- Consumer Services
About
White Star Capital partners closely with early-stage entrepreneurs, offering strategic capital and cross-border resources. The firm supports founders in scaling operations across the United States and Canada, with hands-on guidance in building resilient technology companies.
White Star Capital partners closely with early-stage entrepreneurs, offering strategic capital and cross-border resources. The firm supports founders in scaling operations across the United States and Canada, with hands-on guidance in building resilient technology companies.
Investment Thesis
White Star Capital backs pre-seed and seed-stage companies in North America, with a focus on emerging consumer, fintech, and enterprise software startups. The firm targets early founders with scalable models and global ambition.
Manager's Experience
With extensive experience in the private equity landscape, the fund manager has actively engaged in various sectors, including technology, healthcare, and consumer goods. They have successfully executed over 30 deals across North America and Europe, showcasing a strong track record in growth equity and buyout investments. Notable exits reflect a data-driven approach, enabling the firm to capitalize on thematic trends. Their operator-first strategy emphasizes operational improvements, positioning portfolio companies for sustainable long-term value creation.
Team
Eric Martineau-Fortin – Founder & Managing Partner
Jean-Francois Marcoux – Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Matthieu Lattes – General Partner
Nicholas Stocks – General Partner
Christophe Bourque – General Partner
Sep Alavi – General Partner
Cristina Ventura – General Partner & Chief Catalyst Officer
Hemal Fraser-Rawal – General Partner
Eddie Lee – General Partner
Catherine Ouellet-Dupuis – General Partner
Sanjay Zimmermann – General Partner
Alberto Lopez Toledo – Partner & CTO
plus multiple Venture Partners
Principals
VPs
Associates
Analysts
and Ops staff