Janet Bannister

Janet Bannister

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Janet Bannister is the managing partner of Staircase Ventures, a seed investor in Toronto. She asserts that Canada is seeing an increase in high-potential early-stage tech companies, suggesting a potential rebound in the sector despite recent challenges.

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Janet Bannister is a managing partner at Staircase who praised Ultimarii for building the right company at the right time for Canada.

Calgary startup Ultimarii ‘right company at the right time’ as it helps speed up infrastructure projects
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-09-10
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Janet Bannister is the managing partner of Toronto-based seed investor Staircase Ventures, noting a robust pipeline of prospective deals.

Tech founders leaving Canada at accelerating rate, survey finds
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-09-22
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