KJSM Ventures
About KJSM Ventures
KJSM Ventures is a family office with over a decade of investing experience across private and public equity, alternatives, venture capital, and commercial real estate. Currently, the firm focuses on venture, real estate, and advisory engagements.
Founded in 2012 and based in Calgary, Alberta, KJSM is a proud member of the CVCA and VCAA. It focuses on seed and Series A venture rounds, writing early-stage checks into companies requiring patient capital to move from concept to commercial traction.
The firm's sector focus centers on enterprise software and fintech, with energy transition and AI/ML investments rounding out its thesis—aligning with Calgary's engineering talent base and its regional shift toward technology-enabled industrial businesses. Notable investments include Dinr.
KJSM's investment approach emphasizes patient, long-horizon capital and deep involvement across private markets and real estate. Its criteria favor early-stage companies within its regional ecosystem needing sustained support to reach commercial traction, rather than short-cycle financial returns.
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- Scott McKay, Co-Founder & Managing Director