CIBC Innovation Banking

Nanoprecise Sci Corp specializes in condition monitoring systems that leverage Internet of Things technology and artificial intelligence to enhance predictive maintenance across various industries. The company has developed RotationLF, a comprehensive hardware and software solution that integrates physics, material science, and data analytics to identify issues in machinery and predict the remaining time to failure. The RotationLF sensors are capable of capturing critical data such as RPM, vibration, sound, temperature, and humidity. This innovative solution is applicable to a wide range of machinery, including pumps, motors, and turbines, serving sectors like petrochemicals, utilities, manufacturing, HVAC, oil and gas, mining, and infrastructure. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Edmonton, Canada, with an additional office in Bangalore, India, Nanoprecise has gained recognition for its ability to deliver cost-effective and scalable monitoring solutions that enhance operational reliability and efficiency.

MediaValet Inc. is a provider of enterprise cloud-based digital asset management (DAM) software, designed to help organizations manage high-value media assets efficiently. The company offers a comprehensive platform built on Microsoft Azure, ensuring robust security, reliability, and scalability, and operates in over 140 countries with a significant global presence. MediaValet’s solutions include Creative Spaces, a hybrid desktop application that facilitates the production of creative assets while syncing with its cloud-based DAM. Additionally, it provides mobile applications and integrates with various third-party tools such as Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office 365. The company caters to a diverse array of sectors, including healthcare, education, manufacturing, retail, and technology, supporting businesses of all sizes from small to enterprise-level. Originally incorporated in 1993 as VRX Worldwide Inc., MediaValet rebranded in 2014 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

Q4 Inc. is a cloud-based provider of investor relations and capital market solutions, serving clients in Canada and internationally. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including Q4 Desktop, which equips clients with essential tools and insights for effective investor communication and engagement. Q4 specializes in designing and developing investor relations websites, delivering online reports, and offering a range of audio/video webcasting and conferencing services for organizations of all sizes. Their platform facilitates detailed analytics on trading behaviors, institutional stockholder activity, and market trends, providing actionable intelligence for investor relations officers and C-suite executives. Additionally, Q4 enhances clients' online presence and engagement capabilities through innovative storytelling approaches to corporate reporting. With a focus on customer support and a commitment to improving investor relations effectiveness, Q4 serves over 2,200 major brands and operates from offices in Toronto, New York, Chicago, and Copenhagen.

Payapps is a leading provider of subcontractor payment management solutions within the construction industry, offering a cloud-based platform that facilitates collaboration between main contractors and subcontractors. The software streamlines the preparation, submission, assessment, valuation, and certification of payment applications, making online payments more efficient and reducing reliance on cumbersome paperwork. With a global customer base exceeding 25,000, including asset owners, developers, general contractors, and subcontractors, Payapps is focused on revolutionizing payment management practices and enhancing operational performance across the construction sector. The company is headquartered in Fortitude Valley, Australia, and maintains operations in North America, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Europe.

DealMaker is an equity crowdfunding platform founded in 2018 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with additional offices in Austin, Texas, and Tampa, Florida. The company simplifies the capital-raising process by transforming it into an eCommerce experience, allowing founders to raise capital from their communities and through targeted campaigns. DealMaker offers a comprehensive suite of services, including customer relationship management, anti-money laundering and know your customer compliance, fundraising support, initial public offerings, and electronic payment solutions, catering to both small and large companies across various sectors. With a focus on empowering brands and founders, DealMaker has facilitated $2 billion in investments to date and is recognized as a leader in online capital raises, providing streamlined and effective tools for investor engagement and shareholder management.

Nanoprecise Sci Corp specializes in condition monitoring systems that leverage Internet of Things technology and artificial intelligence to enhance predictive maintenance across various industries. The company has developed RotationLF, a comprehensive hardware and software solution that integrates physics, material science, and data analytics to identify issues in machinery and predict the remaining time to failure. The RotationLF sensors are capable of capturing critical data such as RPM, vibration, sound, temperature, and humidity. This innovative solution is applicable to a wide range of machinery, including pumps, motors, and turbines, serving sectors like petrochemicals, utilities, manufacturing, HVAC, oil and gas, mining, and infrastructure. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Edmonton, Canada, with an additional office in Bangalore, India, Nanoprecise has gained recognition for its ability to deliver cost-effective and scalable monitoring solutions that enhance operational reliability and efficiency.

Bridgit Inc. is a Canadian company that specializes in developing construction project management solutions. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Kitchener, Bridgit offers two primary products: Bridgit Bench, a workforce management and resource planning tool, and Bridgit Field, which focuses on inspection, task, and communication management. The company's mission is to enhance profitability in the construction industry through a people-first approach, transforming workforce data into actionable insights that support strategic and tactical decision-making. Bridgit serves a range of clients, including major construction firms such as Skanska and Balfour Beatty. The company has successfully raised over $35 million in equity financing from various investors, including Autodesk and Salesforce Ventures, enabling it to expand its offerings and support contractors and developers in managing their operations more efficiently.

WellnessLiving Systems Inc is a Canadian company founded in 2012, specializing in the design and development of business management software tailored for the health and wellness sector, including spas, salons, fitness centers, and yoga studios. Their comprehensive platform provides features such as real-time appointment scheduling, class management, point of sale capabilities, email marketing, customer review management, and rewards programs. By offering an all-in-one software solution, WellnessLiving aims to streamline operations and enhance customer engagement within the wellness industry. The company is headquartered in Richmond Hill, Ontario.

DealMaker is an equity crowdfunding platform founded in 2018 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with additional offices in Austin, Texas, and Tampa, Florida. The company simplifies the capital-raising process by transforming it into an eCommerce experience, allowing founders to raise capital from their communities and through targeted campaigns. DealMaker offers a comprehensive suite of services, including customer relationship management, anti-money laundering and know your customer compliance, fundraising support, initial public offerings, and electronic payment solutions, catering to both small and large companies across various sectors. With a focus on empowering brands and founders, DealMaker has facilitated $2 billion in investments to date and is recognized as a leader in online capital raises, providing streamlined and effective tools for investor engagement and shareholder management.

Sierra Wireless, Inc. is a provider of device-to-cloud Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, primarily operating in North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. The company is structured into two main segments: IoT Solutions and Embedded Broadband. The IoT Solutions segment delivers recurring connectivity services, cloud management software, and cellular modules and gateways, while the Embedded Broadband segment focuses on high-speed cellular embedded modules used in various applications, including automotive and mobile computing. Sierra Wireless serves a diverse clientele, including enterprises, industrial firms, and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), utilizing both direct and indirect distribution channels such as distributors and mobile network operators. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Richmond, Canada, Sierra Wireless has established itself as a key player in the wireless communication equipment sector, addressing the needs of industrial, commercial, and public safety markets.

Tealbook, Inc. is an online supplier knowledge management and procurement platform headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Founded in 2014, the company provides a centralized system that consolidates credible and up-to-date information about suppliers, enabling procurement teams to identify and connect with qualified suppliers. The platform offers a comprehensive view of supplier data, including company details, product offerings, diversity status, and client recommendations. It also integrates with various enterprise resource planning systems and procurement tools, enhancing the visibility and knowledge of preferred suppliers. Tealbook's innovations have garnered industry recognition, such as being included in the CIX Top 20 and the Gartner Cool Vendor list. Through its services, Tealbook aims to improve buyer-supplier relations and streamline the procurement process for enterprises.

PitchPoint Solutions Inc. specializes in developing and deploying web-based automation solutions tailored for the financial services sector, particularly in fraud prevention and data validation. The company offers an on-demand platform, Promptu, which streamlines data entry and report management for loan processing, allowing clients to validate key data from diverse databases. Its services include a range of data validation solutions such as borrower ID verification, risk assessment reports for identity, property, and income, as well as ongoing vendor monitoring. Additionally, PitchPoint provides an Application Data Validation Package that alerts clients to potential risks associated with loan data. The ID Red Flag service helps identify discrepancies in credit bureau reports, while Expert Services offers mortgage data validation and compliance support. Based in Toronto, Canada, PitchPoint Solutions aims to help lenders reduce operational effort, ensure compliance with regulations, and minimize fraud risk through comprehensive and objective data reviews.

EZ Texting, founded in 2006 and acquired by CallFire in 2012, is a prominent provider of business texting solutions in the U.S. and Canada, having served over 210,000 customers. The company offers a cloud-based platform that includes features such as bulk texting, multimedia messaging, delivery reports, reminder campaigns, and text polls. Its services are designed to enhance customer service, streamline communication, and improve marketing efforts for businesses of all sizes. By enabling real-time alerts and event promotions, EZ Texting assists organizations in engaging their audiences effectively through mobile devices, ultimately driving higher revenues. In 2018, CallFire consolidated its brands under the EZ Texting name, reinforcing its commitment to delivering robust messaging solutions.

AlayaCare is a start-up based in Montréal, Quebec, that offers a comprehensive home health care software platform and hardware ecosystem. Founded in 2014 by Adrian Schauer and Neil Grunberg, the company aims to modernize the home care industry, which often relies on outdated software and inefficient processes. AlayaCare's platform integrates various functions, including planning, clinical documentation, remote patient monitoring, and mobile care worker capabilities, enabling home care agencies to operate more effectively and efficiently. By providing mixed telehealth and in-person health solutions, AlayaCare empowers patients to improve their quality of life while simultaneously reducing care costs. The company promotes an open culture that encourages team members to voice dissent while maintaining a focus on overarching goals. Additionally, AlayaCare collaborates with NGOs in the developing world, offering its solution at no cost to enhance mobile technology's impact on underserved communities.

Sensibill Inc., founded in 2012 and based in Toronto, Canada, operates a cloud-based application that simplifies receipt management for users. The company's platform allows consumers to track their spending and manage their finances effectively by capturing both paper and electronic receipts. This digital receipt management solution empowers financial institutions to provide personalized insights, helping customers develop healthier financial habits. By analyzing SKU-level data and purchase behavior, Sensibill unlocks valuable insights that support revenue growth for these institutions. The technology has reached over 60 million users across North America and the U.K., facilitating easier reconciliation of bank statements, returns, exchanges, expenses, taxes, and accounting.

Q4 Inc. is a cloud-based provider of investor relations and capital market solutions, serving clients in Canada and internationally. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including Q4 Desktop, which equips clients with essential tools and insights for effective investor communication and engagement. Q4 specializes in designing and developing investor relations websites, delivering online reports, and offering a range of audio/video webcasting and conferencing services for organizations of all sizes. Their platform facilitates detailed analytics on trading behaviors, institutional stockholder activity, and market trends, providing actionable intelligence for investor relations officers and C-suite executives. Additionally, Q4 enhances clients' online presence and engagement capabilities through innovative storytelling approaches to corporate reporting. With a focus on customer support and a commitment to improving investor relations effectiveness, Q4 serves over 2,200 major brands and operates from offices in Toronto, New York, Chicago, and Copenhagen.

Semios specializes in providing crop management solutions for the agricultural industry. It offers a proprietary system of in-crop wireless networks coupled with remote sensors, pest monitoring, and variable rate biological pest control. This information is provided to the grower in an interface that allows the grower to reduce agricultural inputs and increase the quality of the crop produced. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Otodata is the largest Internet of Things network operator in Canada, specializing in remote monitoring and asset tracking systems. The company designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes proprietary products and technologies aimed at various sectors, including automotive, agriculture, and industrial gas markets. Otodata focuses on providing wireless telemetry systems and services, particularly for industrial tank applications, utilizing various wireless technologies to ensure effective communication and monitoring. The company's commitment to ultra-low hardware costs allows it to deliver innovative solutions across its diverse range of markets.

Bridgit Inc. is a Canadian company that specializes in developing construction project management solutions. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Kitchener, Bridgit offers two primary products: Bridgit Bench, a workforce management and resource planning tool, and Bridgit Field, which focuses on inspection, task, and communication management. The company's mission is to enhance profitability in the construction industry through a people-first approach, transforming workforce data into actionable insights that support strategic and tactical decision-making. Bridgit serves a range of clients, including major construction firms such as Skanska and Balfour Beatty. The company has successfully raised over $35 million in equity financing from various investors, including Autodesk and Salesforce Ventures, enabling it to expand its offerings and support contractors and developers in managing their operations more efficiently.

Invixium Inc. is a Canadian company specializing in biometric solutions aimed at enhancing access control, workforce management, and visitor screening for various industries. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Markham, Canada, Invixium designs a range of innovative products, including the Ixm Mycro, Ixm Touch, IXM Titan, IXM Merge, and Ixm Sense, which cater to both residential and industrial environments. These products incorporate advanced technologies such as face recognition, fingerprint tracking, and temperature detection to ensure security and health in workplaces. Invixium's fully integrated hardware and software solutions provide valuable analytics that improve safety and productivity. With a management team boasting over 200 years of collective experience in the biometric access control sector, Invixium's products have been deployed in diverse sectors, including government, healthcare, and education, across more than 60 countries. The company's commitment to quality is reflected in its manufacturing process, with all products proudly made in Canada.