Mia Morisset joins the Inovia growth investment partnership after seven years of building the firm, its portfolio, and its people — growing alongside Inovia from a 15-person team to a firm of 50, and establishing herself as a pillar of Canada’s tech ecosystem and recognized leader in travel and hospitality tech.
MONTREAL, CANADA — June 5, 2026 — Inovia Capital is proud to announce the promotion of Mia Morisset from Principal to Partner on the growth investment team, alongside Chris Arsenault, Dennis Kavelman, Hugues Lalancette and Patrick Pichette.
“The long-term success of Inovia depends on developing and empowering the next generation of investors who embody our culture and are role models for our team,” said Dennis Kavelman, Partner at Inovia Capital. “Mia represents everything we want Inovia to be. She joined us when we were 15 people and US$500M in AUM — and as the firm has grown 5x since, so has she — building our team, shaping our culture, and earning the trust of founders at the most critical moments of their journeys. This promotion is also a reflection of our succession planning: Mia is one of the people we are counting on to carry Inovia’s mission forward for decades to come.”
Mia has championed some of Inovia’s highest-conviction deals, doubling down on category winners that first entered the portfolio through the venture team, including Super.com and AlayaCare, and helping each navigate critical inflection points, execute strategic M&A, and build toward enduring global scale. Notably, she spearheaded Novisto’s US$27M Series C in 2025, Guesty’s US$130M Series F alongside KKR and Apax in 2024, and led the joint venture of Life House with Lark Hospitality — creating a combined entity with nearly US$1B in assets under management across 27 states.
“Mia has been one of our most important investors since the earliest days of AlayaCare,” said Adrian Schauer, Co-Founder and CEO of AlayaCare. “She didn’t just back us, she believed in our story, doubled down when it mattered most, and helped us navigate every major inflection point. Mia is one of the reasons I unconditionally recommend partnering with Inovia to my favourite fellow entrepreneurs. This promotion is well deserved.”
Beyond her investment work, Mia has been a cornerstone of Inovia’s institutional development — present and contributing through every chapter of the firm’s growth. She was central to closing Inovia latest US$365M Growth Fund III in 2025, overseeing due diligence and playing a key role in fund strategy and LP relationships. She created the firm’s Internship and Analyst Programs, designed the Investment Team Training Playbook, and has been a steadfast champion for gender diversity in the Inovia Investment Team.
Mia has also established herself as a recognized growth investor in travel and hospitality tech in North America, backing category-defining companies including Super.com, Hopper, Guesty, Lark, and Diamo. She is a sought-after voice at Phocuswright and Skift, and a trusted thought partner for the founders and operators reshaping the future of travel.
Along the way, Mia has also become a genuine pillar of Canada’s tech ecosystem — a trusted voice for founders, a mentor to emerging investors, and a recognized leader shaping the next generation of Canadian venture. She is a Kauffman Fellow (Class 28) and has been recognized with the Étoile montante Award at Réseau Capital’s Gala Reconnaissance 2024 and the Venture Capital Journal’s Rising Star Award in 2021.
“I joined Inovia because I believed in what we were building, supporting the next generation of global Canadian champions — and every year since has only deepened that conviction,” said Inovia Partner, Mia Morisset. “What I love most about Inovia is that we never stop building — the team, the culture, the way we show up for founders at the most critical moments. I’m deeply grateful for this trust, and I’m excited for what comes next. “
About Inovia Capital
Inovia Capital is a leading multi-stage tech investor, partnering with founders to build impactful and enduring global companies. With three investment strategies—Discovery, Venture, and Growth—the team leverages an operator-led mindset to provide founders with multi-stage support, mentorship, and access to a worldwide network. Inovia manages over US$2.5 billion with operations in Montreal, Toronto, Waterloo, Calgary, the Bay Area, London and Abu Dhabi.
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