Thistledown Capital

Thistledown Capital is a Canadian family office that deploys capital to support and accelerate technological solutions. The firm concentrates its investments on ventures dedicated to decarbonization, climate technology, and frontier science. It provides strategic funding to advance innovative approaches addressing complex global challenges, emphasizing long-term impact over short-term gains.

The firm was established in 2019 by Shopify founder Tobias Lütke and his wife, Fiona McKean. Their founding insight centered on leveraging significant capital to back ambitious projects and research capable of driving meaningful change. Fiona McKean serves as the co-Founder and Chair, bringing a clear mandate to the family office's investment philosophy.

Thistledown Capital primarily serves visionary founders and companies developing high-impact solutions across its core focus areas. Its overarching vision is to contribute to a sustainable future by fostering groundbreaking innovation. The firm aims to support the development and scaling of technologies that promise to shape a more environmentally conscious and technologically advanced world.