Sprout Family
Pre Seed Round in 2025
Sprout Family, based in Canada, is a digital concierge service specializing in supporting individuals and families through their personal family-building journeys. The company offers a range of services, including guidance and resources for fertility, surrogacy, and adoption processes, along with financial support programs and insurance benefits. With a team of 10 employees, Sprout Family aims to simplify the complexities of family planning, providing comprehensive support and an online platform for users to access their benefits.
Forcen develops and manufactures force-sensing film for various industries, including surgical robotics, industrial robotics, and aerospace. Its film can be integrated into parts or assemblies of devices in these sectors, providing real-time force feedback. Founded in 2015, the company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
AmacaThera
Series A in 2023
AmacaThera Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Toronto, Canada, founded in 2016. The company is focused on developing an innovative injectable hydrogel platform technology designed to enhance drug delivery and improve patient outcomes in various medical applications, particularly in post-surgical pain management, cancer treatment, and other challenging therapeutic areas. AmacaThera's technology features a unique fast-gelling material that liquefies under mechanical force, consisting of a reversible blend of hyaluronan and methylcellulose. This approach allows for localized and sustained drug delivery, potentially reducing postoperative pain and addressing other medical needs effectively.
Cinchy Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in developing a data collaboration platform utilizing data fabric technology. Founded in 2014, Cinchy's platform connects multiple data sources within a networked architecture, allowing organizations to manage and protect their data more effectively. By liberating data from application silos, Cinchy transforms it into a network of federated data products, facilitating real-time collaboration among systems and users. This approach eliminates the inefficiencies and errors associated with traditional data integration methods, such as APIs and spreadsheets, resulting in significant time and cost savings. Cinchy serves a diverse clientele, including major banks, retailers, and educational institutions, helping them accelerate transformation projects, improve data governance, and modernize legacy systems. The company's solutions also enhance compliance and streamline data workflows, ultimately fostering a more efficient and collaborative data environment.
GrowerIQ
Seed Round in 2022
GrowerIQ specializes in a comprehensive seed-to-sale tracking platform for cannabis cultivation facilities. It integrates various systems into one place, reducing compliance risk and saving time through digital operations and automated regulatory reporting.
Funnelytics
Seed Round in 2022
Funnelytics is a marketing analytics company that develops a funnel mapping and analytics tool used to design, track, and analyze marketing funnels. The product enables marketers and enterprises to build custom funnels or use templates, measure performance across channels, estimate campaign conversion rates, expenses and traffic, and calculate profit and ROI. The tool supports visual mapping and tracking of sales and marketing campaigns, providing insights into customer journeys and campaign effectiveness. Founded in 2017 and based in Toronto, Funnelytics serves marketers seeking to map and optimize their marketing efforts through a centralized analytics platform.
Nicoya Lifesciences
Series A in 2021
Nicoya Lifesciences Inc. is a Canadian company based in Kitchener that specializes in developing advanced sensor products for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Founded in 2012, Nicoya creates instruments designed to analyze biomolecular interactions, including proteins, antibodies, DNA, RNA, and small molecules. Their product lineup includes surface plasmon resonance (SPR) instruments, spectrophotometers, sensor chips, reagents, and accessories, as well as the OpenSPR, a personal label-free biomolecular analysis instrument. In addition to hardware, Nicoya offers software solutions for real-time kinetic analysis, instrument control, and optical peak tracking, enhancing the capabilities of their analytical tools.
SYMX.AI
Seed Round in 2021
SYMX.AI is transforming the mining industry with cutting-edge AI, Industrial IoT, and predictive analytics, delivering data-driven solutions that enhance productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. With deep expertise in Asset Performance Management, AI-driven Predictive Maintenance, and IoT connectivity, we empower the natural resources industry to reduce downtime, optimize fuel consumption, and improve operational reliability.
Our solutions provide real-time insights and seamless data integration, leading to measurable improvements such as a 9% reduction in fuel consumption, 14% lower maintenance costs, and 50% less unscheduled downtime.
SYMX.AI operates out of multiple focus cities, with key team members in Sudbury and Toronto, ON, Chicago, IL, and Elko, NV. We have served over a dozen Global 2000 enterprises across North America, South America, Africa and Europe. We are also the only player in the industry offering a fully integrated end-to-end hardware, software, and AI solution for both heavy and light-duty mobile and stationary equipment.
AmacaThera
Series A in 2021
AmacaThera Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Toronto, Canada, founded in 2016. The company is focused on developing an innovative injectable hydrogel platform technology designed to enhance drug delivery and improve patient outcomes in various medical applications, particularly in post-surgical pain management, cancer treatment, and other challenging therapeutic areas. AmacaThera's technology features a unique fast-gelling material that liquefies under mechanical force, consisting of a reversible blend of hyaluronan and methylcellulose. This approach allows for localized and sustained drug delivery, potentially reducing postoperative pain and addressing other medical needs effectively.
Founded in 2018, Aya Payments is based in Toronto, Canada. It specializes in developing payment tools and programs tailored for employee benefits packages.
Funnelytics
Seed Round in 2020
Funnelytics is a marketing analytics company that develops a funnel mapping and analytics tool used to design, track, and analyze marketing funnels. The product enables marketers and enterprises to build custom funnels or use templates, measure performance across channels, estimate campaign conversion rates, expenses and traffic, and calculate profit and ROI. The tool supports visual mapping and tracking of sales and marketing campaigns, providing insights into customer journeys and campaign effectiveness. Founded in 2017 and based in Toronto, Funnelytics serves marketers seeking to map and optimize their marketing efforts through a centralized analytics platform.
Doorr Inc. is a Toronto-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in developing application software for the mortgage industry. The company offers a digital mortgage platform designed to streamline the mortgage process for brokers, agents, and financial institutions. This platform facilitates collaboration between brokers and their clients, providing tools for managing pre-approvals, refinances, and purchases in a centralized location. By digitizing the entire mortgage experience—from document management to deal funding—Doorr enhances efficiency and improves visibility throughout the application and approval process. Its solutions also include data visualization and customizable websites, allowing agents to better serve their clients and navigate the complexities of the mortgage market.
Nicoya Lifesciences
Series A in 2020
Nicoya Lifesciences Inc. is a Canadian company based in Kitchener that specializes in developing advanced sensor products for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Founded in 2012, Nicoya creates instruments designed to analyze biomolecular interactions, including proteins, antibodies, DNA, RNA, and small molecules. Their product lineup includes surface plasmon resonance (SPR) instruments, spectrophotometers, sensor chips, reagents, and accessories, as well as the OpenSPR, a personal label-free biomolecular analysis instrument. In addition to hardware, Nicoya offers software solutions for real-time kinetic analysis, instrument control, and optical peak tracking, enhancing the capabilities of their analytical tools.
RANK Software
Private Equity Round in 2019
Rank Software Inc. is a cybersecurity company specializing in advanced security analytics and threat hunting solutions. Incorporated in 2013 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, the company develops a unified threat analytics platform tailored for incident response markets. Its flagship product, RANK Sagumen, is an enterprise-grade security analytics and visualization tool designed to assist in incident response, malware analysis, email screening, and security audits. The platform helps users detect, contextualize, and prioritize a variety of threats, including advanced persistent threats, zero-day attacks, malware and botnet activities, and malicious insider threats. Rank Software serves telecom operators and a range of other clients, distributing its products through resellers and integrators. In August 2020, Rank Software was acquired by Arctic Wolf Networks, Inc.
LabsCubed
Seed Round in 2019
Founded in 2016, LabsCubed specializes in manufacturing automated material testing systems. These systems are designed to efficiently load tensile samples and plastic materials for numerical simulation, aiding companies in creating innovative materials.
CYBERNETIQ
Seed Round in 2019
CYBERNETIQ, INC. is a cybersecurity software company based in Ottawa, Canada, founded in 2009. The company has developed the Control Layer Assessment Workstation (CLAW), an attack surface analysis platform designed to enhance visibility and security across networks. CLAW enables users to identify and quantify vulnerabilities within their systems, monitor and detect security events, and respond effectively to incidents. The platform also aids in searching for and isolating advanced threats, providing a comprehensive toolset for security operators. By integrating various cybersecurity applications and tools, CLAW helps organizations build and maintain a robust security posture in an increasingly complex threat landscape.
EnergyX Solutions
Seed Round in 2019
Founded in 2016, EnergyX Solutions specializes in energy management software. Its platform, MyEnergyXpert, enables utilities and retailers to engage customers in energy efficiency programs through automated personalized conversations and AI-based recommendations. The company aims to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions by digitizing energy efficiency solutions.
Cybeats Technologies
Seed Round in 2018
Cybeats Technologies Inc. is a Canadian company specializing in cybersecurity solutions for Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Founded in 2016 and based in Aurora, the company provides advanced software that acts as an immune system for IoT devices, safeguarding them against a range of threats, both known and unknown. Its flagship products include SBOM Studio, which enables organizations to manage and document third-party software components, and RDSP IoT Security, an integrated platform designed to secure connected devices throughout their lifecycle. By focusing on software supply chain intelligence, Cybeats helps organizations mitigate risks, ensure compliance, and maintain robust security from the procurement stage through development and operational use.
Cinchy Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in developing a data collaboration platform utilizing data fabric technology. Founded in 2014, Cinchy's platform connects multiple data sources within a networked architecture, allowing organizations to manage and protect their data more effectively. By liberating data from application silos, Cinchy transforms it into a network of federated data products, facilitating real-time collaboration among systems and users. This approach eliminates the inefficiencies and errors associated with traditional data integration methods, such as APIs and spreadsheets, resulting in significant time and cost savings. Cinchy serves a diverse clientele, including major banks, retailers, and educational institutions, helping them accelerate transformation projects, improve data governance, and modernize legacy systems. The company's solutions also enhance compliance and streamline data workflows, ultimately fostering a more efficient and collaborative data environment.
Chatter Research
Seed Round in 2018
Chatter Research Inc. is a company that specializes in providing a real-time customer research and feedback application tailored for the retail and hospitality sectors. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with an additional office in Mountain View, California, Chatter Research enables businesses to engage customers in conversational surveys via text message as they exit stores or restaurants. This innovative approach leverages AI-powered conversations to gather immediate feedback, allowing retailers and restaurants to enhance customer experiences and drive sales. As of January 2020, Chatter Research operates as a subsidiary of Stingray Business.
Marble is a technology company that operates a cloud-based platform designed to facilitate access to patient-consented health data through an API. Founded in 2014 and based in Toronto, Canada, Marble connects to an extensive health data network, serving various industries including legal, consumer health, insurance, and life sciences. Its solutions enable businesses to retrieve and manage healthcare records, thereby enhancing the sharing and utilization of medical information. The company's offerings include a range of documents, such as legal, hospital, clinical, and research materials, aimed at improving the efficiency and accessibility of health data for both providers and patients.
Maple Corporation is a telemedicine company based in Toronto, Canada, founded in 2015. The company operates a platform that enables patients to consult with Canadian licensed doctors via text or video chat using their phone, tablet, or computer. This service provides patients with a convenient option for obtaining medical diagnoses, treatments, and digital prescriptions without the need to visit a physical clinic. Maple is dedicated to ensuring that individuals have timely access to quality medical care, offering 24/7 availability of highly regarded physicians to meet urgent healthcare needs.
Flosonics Medical
Seed Round in 2018
Flosonics Medical is a Canadian medical device company founded in 2017, specializing in the development of non-invasive sensors aimed at enhancing the management of critically ill patients. Its flagship product, the FloPatch, is a wearable ultrasound sensor designed to monitor blood flow in patients post-clinical intervention, thereby addressing critical clinical needs. The FloPatch is particularly beneficial for healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, and paramedics, operating in various high-pressure environments such as ambulances, emergency departments, operating rooms, and intensive care units. The device is notable for its portability, wireless connectivity with tablets and other medical equipment, and user-friendly functionality, all of which contribute to improved patient care in urgent medical situations. Flosonics Medical, previously known as Ke2 Technologies, rebranded in September 2017.
Nicoya Lifesciences
Seed Round in 2018
Nicoya Lifesciences Inc. is a Canadian company based in Kitchener that specializes in developing advanced sensor products for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Founded in 2012, Nicoya creates instruments designed to analyze biomolecular interactions, including proteins, antibodies, DNA, RNA, and small molecules. Their product lineup includes surface plasmon resonance (SPR) instruments, spectrophotometers, sensor chips, reagents, and accessories, as well as the OpenSPR, a personal label-free biomolecular analysis instrument. In addition to hardware, Nicoya offers software solutions for real-time kinetic analysis, instrument control, and optical peak tracking, enhancing the capabilities of their analytical tools.
Lending Loop
Venture Round in 2017
Lending Loop is Canada's first peer-to-peer lending marketplace that connects Canadian small businesses seeking capital with individual and institutional lenders. The online platform provides automated credit assessments and direct access to unsecured business loans, along with integrated banking features. By removing traditional intermediaries, Lending Loop aims to offer businesses accessible capital at fair rates while enabling lenders to earn fixed-income returns on Canadian lending opportunities. The company focuses on supporting local entrepreneurs and fostering growth through a streamlined, transparent online process.
MindBridge Analytics
Seed Round in 2017
MindBridge is a Canadian FinTech company utilizing machine learning and AI to detect anomalies in financial activities. Its platform, MindBridge AI Auditor, helps organizations across industries minimize financial loss by identifying unintentional errors and intentional misstatements.
Tealbook
Seed Round in 2017
Tealbook develops a cloud-based platform that connects buyers and suppliers in procurement. Founded in 2014, it centralizes supplier information, facilitates collaboration, and integrates with various ERP systems. Recognized as a Gartner Cool Vendor.
Peak Power
Seed Round in 2017
Founded in 2015, Peak Power is a cleantech company specializing in intelligent energy management solutions. Headquartered in Toronto with operations across North America, the company offers Peak Synergy, an AI-powered software platform that optimizes energy use and maximizes revenues from battery storage systems, grid-interactive buildings, and electric vehicles for commercial real estate and industrial customers.
Swift Medical
Seed Round in 2017
Swift Medical develops a digital platform for wound care management. Its core product, Swift, enables healthcare providers to capture, share, and track patient wound images in real-time, facilitating accurate documentation and remote care.
RareLogic
Seed Round in 2017
RareLogic Inc. is a company that specializes in providing automated predictive email marketing solutions for online retailers. Established in 2009 and based in Ottawa, Canada, RareLogic's platform utilizes customer data to enhance marketing efforts, leading to increased email click-through rates and fostering repeat business. The service includes features such as predictive email recommendations, automated event-based mail outs, customer list building, and comprehensive analytics and reporting tools. Additionally, it offers an intuitive drag-and-drop email designer, customizable themes, and customer support, all designed to facilitate effective e-commerce marketing campaigns. By automating email communications and optimizing delivery times according to customer activity, RareLogic aims to help businesses enhance customer engagement and drive sales.
Zighra Inc. is a mobile security company based in Ottawa, Canada, founded in 2009. It specializes in continuous authentication and fraud detection, providing a platform that enhances security while improving user experience. Zighra's technology eliminates the need for traditional passwords by utilizing unique digital signatures and adaptive intelligence to secure user and workforce identities. The company's solutions are designed to automatically recognize users, offering an invisible layer of security that helps clients identify and respond to potential cyber threats and unauthorized access in real time.
ClientDesk
Seed Round in 2016
ClientDesk Inc. is a Toronto-based company that offers a digital platform designed specifically for the insurance industry. Its innovative solutions enable policyholders to manage their insurance policies via mobile applications, allowing for tasks such as accessing electronic documents, submitting change requests, and filing claims directly through the app. The platform also facilitates direct communication between insurers and clients through an on-demand live chat feature, enabling insurers to send personalized updates and promotions. By integrating with broker and policy management systems, ClientDesk enhances the client experience and streamlines internal operations for independent brokerage firms, ultimately transforming the way insurance brokers and insurers interact with their policyholders.
TritonWear
Seed Round in 2016
TritonWear is a Canadian wearable technology company based in Kitchener that develops performance wearables and companion software to help coaches and athletes track performance in real time. Its waterproof wearable, paired with mobile and web applications, delivers real-time and post-workout metrics, AI-powered analytics, video motion analysis, and cloud storage, enabling swim teams, coaches, and athletes to monitor progress, identify improvement areas, and make data-driven training decisions.
ExpertFile
Seed Round in 2016
ExpertFile Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in a cloud-based content marketing platform designed to assist organizations in managing and promoting their experts and thought leaders. Founded in 2009, ExpertFile provides a solution for marketing departments and agencies, enabling them to customize content and align it with their branding. The platform enhances the visibility of experts by allowing organizations to publish engaging profiles that incorporate multimedia elements such as videos, slides, and publications. This addressing of fragmented content helps institutions—including corporations, universities, healthcare organizations, and industry trade associations—effectively engage with media, prospective clients, and conference organizers. By transforming expert-based content into searchable directories and compelling narratives, ExpertFile enhances brand reputation and market visibility while facilitating connections with key audiences. The company has been recognized for its contributions to the field, winning awards for its innovative content marketing solutions.
Pitstop
Pre Seed Round in 2016
Founded in 2015, Pitstop is a Canadian company that develops artificial intelligence software for vehicle fleet management. Its platform integrates data from various sources such as connected vehicles, dealerships, and suppliers to provide real-time predictive maintenance insights, enabling enterprises to optimize asset performance and lower operational costs.
Thrive Career Wellness Platform
Seed Round in 2016
Thrive is a digital Human Resources SaaS that is offered for employers and HR firms to manage employee offboarding, furlough, working notices or internal redeployment through a mix of comprehensive job search management (JSM) tools, supplemented by a customizable marketplace of 3rd party service providers. The Job Search Management tools were developed through the organization's sister CareerJSM (www.careerjsm.com) product.
The third-party service providers range from Thrive's partnerships with leading HR agencies offering career services and coaching, to upskilling through leading e-learning platforms like Linkedin Learning, EdX, Pluralsight and Codecademy, to personal wellness (mental health counselling, health insurance), entrepreneurship (incorporation legal tech & coaching),, to personal branding (photography, graphic design, websites). Users can purchase these services through deposits by their employers.
This unique approach allows Thrive to support all employers and job functions within organizations while creating a superior user experience. Customers include SMEs and Fortune 500s like Walmart, Scotiabank and Lowe's. Thrive's software tools are also deployed by governments and not-for-profit sector employment service providers for job seekers.
With successful deployment in the Canadian and Australian markets, Thrive is actively seeking HR Agency partnerships in Europe and North America.
RANK Software
Seed Round in 2016
Rank Software Inc. is a cybersecurity company specializing in advanced security analytics and threat hunting solutions. Incorporated in 2013 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, the company develops a unified threat analytics platform tailored for incident response markets. Its flagship product, RANK Sagumen, is an enterprise-grade security analytics and visualization tool designed to assist in incident response, malware analysis, email screening, and security audits. The platform helps users detect, contextualize, and prioritize a variety of threats, including advanced persistent threats, zero-day attacks, malware and botnet activities, and malicious insider threats. Rank Software serves telecom operators and a range of other clients, distributing its products through resellers and integrators. In August 2020, Rank Software was acquired by Arctic Wolf Networks, Inc.
Swift Medical
Convertible Note in 2016
Swift Medical develops a digital platform for wound care management. Its core product, Swift, enables healthcare providers to capture, share, and track patient wound images in real-time, facilitating accurate documentation and remote care.
Aterlo Networks
Seed Round in 2016
Aterlo Networks Inc. is a Canadian company that specializes in developing networking solutions for internet and streaming media users. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Kitchener, Ontario, the company provides a managed service called NightShift, which shifts streaming media consumption from peak to off-peak hours to alleviate network congestion. Aterlo Networks serves a diverse clientele that includes internet service providers (ISPs), content providers, and industries such as maritime, energy, mining, and work camps. The company's innovative approach extends content delivery networks into household networks, enhancing the efficiency of media streaming and improving user experience.
CrowdRiff
Seed Round in 2016
Founded in Toronto in 2011, CrowdRiff is a visual marketing platform for travel and tourism brands. It uses artificial intelligence to help marketers discover and deliver top-performing visual content across various channels.
Statflo
Seed Round in 2016
Statflo Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in a one-to-one business text messaging platform designed for customer-facing teams. Founded in 2012, with an additional office in San Francisco, the company leverages data and analytics to assist wireless dealers in enhancing their customer engagement. Statflo's platform connects with vertical point-of-sale systems, predicts customer behavior, and facilitates targeted follow-ups, ultimately leading to increased sales and improved customer loyalty. The company also provides tools such as real-time dashboard reporting, monthly commission data, NPS surveys via SMS, and secure cloud data storage, empowering retailers to convert idle staff time into productive customer interactions. By utilizing Statflo's services, businesses have reported notable improvements in sales, in-store appointments, and customer lifetime value within a short timeframe.
Peak Power
Pre Seed Round in 2016
Founded in 2015, Peak Power is a cleantech company specializing in intelligent energy management solutions. Headquartered in Toronto with operations across North America, the company offers Peak Synergy, an AI-powered software platform that optimizes energy use and maximizes revenues from battery storage systems, grid-interactive buildings, and electric vehicles for commercial real estate and industrial customers.
eMurmur
Pre Seed Round in 2016
Founded in Ottawa, Canada in 2015, eMurmur is a digital health company specializing in the detection, analysis, and classification of heart murmurs using machine learning. Its platform enables remote recording and analysis of auscultation sounds, facilitating screening, monitoring, diagnosis, and consultation for heart health.
bitHound
Seed Round in 2015
bitHound Inc. is a software analytics company based in Kitchener, Canada, founded in 2013. The company offers a solution designed to assist developers in enhancing code quality and maintaining software efficiency. By providing valuable insights into various software projects, bitHound facilitates informed decision-making, enabling developers to identify priority files and detect project dependencies. The analytics provided by bitHound not only help streamline development processes but also contribute to significant cost savings through improved feature delivery and a reduction in software bugs. Overall, bitHound aims to empower developers by equipping them with the tools necessary to produce clean, efficient, and maintainable software.
Spoonity
Seed Round in 2015
Spoonity Inc., founded in 2011 and based in Ottawa, Canada, specializes in developing an online loyalty platform designed specifically for the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry. The company offers a suite of innovative solutions that enable restaurants to implement and manage customizable customer rewards programs. Spoonity's platform includes intuitive management dashboards, integrations with point-of-sale systems and payment gateways, as well as comprehensive customer data insights. By leveraging artificial intelligence and advanced technology, Spoonity crafts tailored loyalty programs that enhance customer engagement and drive revenue growth for food and beverage businesses.
Minuum is a mobile application that provides users with a smaller keyboard, taking up less of the screen. The application can be used in iOS and Android devices, smart watches, Google glasses, smart TV remotes, and in mid-air typing. The keyboard is empowered with autocorrect facility and supports many languages, including Deutsche, Russian, Italian, and Spanish.
The users can customize the keypad by adding colors, styles, resizing, themes, and emoji. Adding new words is easy with the app and helps its users with punctuation issues.
Minuum is a Canada-based company that was founded in 2012 by Will Walmsley, Severin Smith, and Xavier Snelgrove.
Encycle Therapeutics
Venture Round in 2015
Encycle Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Toronto, Canada, that focuses on developing innovative drug candidates using its proprietary platform technology for the rapid synthesis of drug-like macrocycles and membrane-permeable nacellins. These nacellins are designed to target challenging intracellular protein-protein interactions, offering a potential alternative to traditional small molecules and biologics, such as monoclonal antibodies. The company has established collaborations with various pharmaceutical firms to build a screening library of nacellins, many of which demonstrate cell-permeable and drug-like characteristics. Encycle is actively pursuing the independent development of nacellins aimed at specific targets, including integrin alpha-4-beta-7 for inflammatory bowel disease and SMURF2 for fibrosis. Its lead program seeks to create orally bioavailable inhibitors of integrin alpha-4-beta-7 that promise improved safety and reduced immunogenicity compared to existing biologics targeting this protein.
Nicoya Lifesciences
Angel Round in 2015
Nicoya Lifesciences Inc. is a Canadian company based in Kitchener that specializes in developing advanced sensor products for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Founded in 2012, Nicoya creates instruments designed to analyze biomolecular interactions, including proteins, antibodies, DNA, RNA, and small molecules. Their product lineup includes surface plasmon resonance (SPR) instruments, spectrophotometers, sensor chips, reagents, and accessories, as well as the OpenSPR, a personal label-free biomolecular analysis instrument. In addition to hardware, Nicoya offers software solutions for real-time kinetic analysis, instrument control, and optical peak tracking, enhancing the capabilities of their analytical tools.
Rthm Technologies
Seed Round in 2015
Rthm Technologies Inc. is a Toronto-based company that designs, develops, and manufactures a connected health patch known as Magni. This innovative device adheres to the body and incorporates sensors that monitor various aspects of wellbeing. Rthm provides users with insights into optimizing their daily activities by aligning them with their body's natural rhythms, offering guidance on the best times for eating, thinking, and exercising. The company features a unique capability called DeepHeart, which utilizes extensive research and a vast dataset to analyze heart health and nervous system function through an iPhone. Additionally, Rthm's mobile genetic analysis software, known as riDNA, enables a comprehensive understanding of individual health by integrating data from Circadian Rhythms, heart health, nervous system status, and genetic information, making it a pioneering solution in holistic health monitoring.
Statflo
Seed Round in 2015
Statflo Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in a one-to-one business text messaging platform designed for customer-facing teams. Founded in 2012, with an additional office in San Francisco, the company leverages data and analytics to assist wireless dealers in enhancing their customer engagement. Statflo's platform connects with vertical point-of-sale systems, predicts customer behavior, and facilitates targeted follow-ups, ultimately leading to increased sales and improved customer loyalty. The company also provides tools such as real-time dashboard reporting, monthly commission data, NPS surveys via SMS, and secure cloud data storage, empowering retailers to convert idle staff time into productive customer interactions. By utilizing Statflo's services, businesses have reported notable improvements in sales, in-store appointments, and customer lifetime value within a short timeframe.
Opencare
Seed Round in 2015
Opencare Inc. is a healthcare discovery platform based in Toronto, Canada, that facilitates connections between patients and healthcare providers across North America. Founded in 2012 and initially known as HealthKiwi Inc., Opencare specializes in the dental sector, creating a premium dental care network that ensures patients receive high-quality care from top dentists. The platform simplifies the process of finding and booking appointments with various healthcare providers, including dentists, chiropractors, massage therapists, physiotherapists, and optometrists. By streamlining interactions between patients and providers, Opencare aims to enhance the overall patient experience in accessing healthcare services.
ExpertFile
Seed Round in 2015
ExpertFile Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in a cloud-based content marketing platform designed to assist organizations in managing and promoting their experts and thought leaders. Founded in 2009, ExpertFile provides a solution for marketing departments and agencies, enabling them to customize content and align it with their branding. The platform enhances the visibility of experts by allowing organizations to publish engaging profiles that incorporate multimedia elements such as videos, slides, and publications. This addressing of fragmented content helps institutions—including corporations, universities, healthcare organizations, and industry trade associations—effectively engage with media, prospective clients, and conference organizers. By transforming expert-based content into searchable directories and compelling narratives, ExpertFile enhances brand reputation and market visibility while facilitating connections with key audiences. The company has been recognized for its contributions to the field, winning awards for its innovative content marketing solutions.
Nix Sensor
Seed Round in 2015
Founded in 2012, Nix Sensor Ltd. specializes in developing color measurement solutions. Its flagship product, the Nix Color Sensor, is a portable spectrophotometer that captures precise color data from physical objects and syncs it with user-friendly software via Bluetooth. This technology serves professionals across various industries such as paints and coatings, print and packaging, manufacturing, cosmetics, and more, enabling efficient color management.
Litmus Automation
Seed Round in 2015
Litmus Automation Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a cloud-based Internet of Things (IoT) platform designed for industrial applications. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with additional offices in Toronto, Canada, and Chiyoda, Japan, Litmus offers software solutions such as Litmus Edge, which collects, normalizes, and analyzes real-time data at the source. This enables operators to gain critical visibility into potential downtime and business risks by connecting various devices, machines, controllers, and sensors. Additionally, the company provides Litmus Edge Manager, a centralized platform for managing devices, data, and applications, facilitating secure mass deployment, over-the-air updates, and automated actions. Litmus Automation focuses on transforming edge data into actionable intelligence, empowering organizations to leverage IoT for enhanced operational efficiency and business value.
Pagecloud
Seed Round in 2015
PageCloud Inc. is a Canadian company based in Ottawa that specializes in a cloud-based content management system for website creation. Founded in 2013, PageCloud offers a platform designed to assist users in designing, building, and launching websites and online stores. Its services include tools for optimizing websites for search engines, integrating marketing solutions, and capturing audience engagement through customizable forms. The platform is tailored for both creators and businesses, providing collaborative tools that facilitate the seamless assembly of digital assets.
Influicity
Seed Round in 2015
Influicity operates an influencer marketing platform for marketers, agencies and publishers, providing data and insights on influencers and enabling users to search, book, measure, and collaborate with influencers across YouTube, Twitter, Instagram and other social networks. The platform connects advertisers with content creators and distributors for product placements and campaigns, while supporting collaboration among marketers, media buyers, advertising sales teams, production companies, publishers, talent representatives and studios. Influicity aims to transform influencer campaigns into measurable media operations through its combination of marketing technology, data analytics and artificial intelligence. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Toronto, with an office in Los Angeles.
Gallop Labs
Seed Round in 2015
Gallop Labs Inc. is a Toronto-based company that operates a prescriptive mobile marketing platform designed to enhance user engagement and growth for brands and mobile publishers. By leveraging first-party data, the platform utilizes machine intelligence to provide actionable insights derived from in-app behavioral analytics and consumer behavior analysis. This enables marketers to effectively connect with audiences on social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter. Gallop Labs focuses on improving key growth metrics, including revenue and user engagement, by offering tools for performance management and marketing automation. As of early 2016, Gallop Labs operates as a subsidiary of Big Viking Games Inc.
TritonWear
Seed Round in 2015
TritonWear is a Canadian wearable technology company based in Kitchener that develops performance wearables and companion software to help coaches and athletes track performance in real time. Its waterproof wearable, paired with mobile and web applications, delivers real-time and post-workout metrics, AI-powered analytics, video motion analysis, and cloud storage, enabling swim teams, coaches, and athletes to monitor progress, identify improvement areas, and make data-driven training decisions.
Unata Inc. is a Toronto-based company founded in 2009 that specializes in providing a marketing and analytics platform tailored for the grocery retail sector. The company's platform facilitates the integration of a retailer's loyalty and customer relationship management systems with various digital channels, creating a personalized and real-time customer experience. By leveraging machine learning technology, Unata enhances the shopping experience by offering relevant product recommendations and personalized offers based on individual purchase histories. Its solution connects multiple digital touchpoints—including e-commerce, mobile applications, email, and in-store experiences—allowing retailers to track customer interactions and behaviors effectively. As a subsidiary of Maplebear Inc., Unata aims to simplify and enrich the grocery shopping journey, fostering customer loyalty and increasing spending by providing seamless access to deals, rewards, and shopping aids.
PostBeyond
Seed Round in 2014
PostBeyond Inc., founded in 2013 and based in Toronto, Canada, specializes in providing a social media engagement and advocacy software that enables employees to share approved content from their personal networks. The company offers solutions for marketing, sales, and human resources, focusing on amplifying brand presence through workforce engagement on social media, generating leads, improving ROI, and enhancing employer branding. PostBeyond's platform facilitates internal communication by breaking down organizational silos and promoting knowledge sharing across departments. Notable early partners include Molson Coors, Starbucks, and BMO.
Founded in 2012, Ranovus specializes in developing optoelectronics components and transceiver subsystems using Quantum Dot Multi-Wavelength Laser technology combined with digital and photonics integrated circuit technologies. Its scalable solutions aim to set industry benchmarks for low power dissipation, size, and cost in next-generation optical interconnects for data centers and communications networks.
StackAdapt
Seed Round in 2014
StackAdapt Inc. is a Toronto-based company that provides a programmatic advertising platform specializing in multi-channel solutions, including native, video, display, audio, connected TV, in-game, and digital out-of-home ads. Founded in 2013, the company combines advanced machine learning with user-friendly design to enhance advertising effectiveness. Its platform focuses on three key areas: planning, executing, and analyzing campaigns, helping advertisers to efficiently promote their content and reach targeted audiences. StackAdapt also offers consulting services in audience targeting and creative strategy, along with responsive customer support. Recognized for its strong customer satisfaction, StackAdapt has consistently ranked as a top demand-side platform on various industry evaluation platforms and has been acknowledged as one of the best workplaces in the advertising sector.
Flybits Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in a context-aware experience development platform tailored for the financial services sector. The platform enables banks to create personalized digital interactions by delivering relevant content, products, and offers to customers based on their specific needs during critical moments. By leveraging the vast amounts of available data and incorporating advanced sensing capabilities, Flybits allows financial institutions to enhance customer engagement while maintaining privacy. It empowers these institutions to design, launch, and evaluate data-driven consumer experiences, thereby fostering stronger relationships between individuals and their banks. The company is recognized for its innovative approach to contextual experiences, making it a leader in customer experience solutions for financial services.
SceneDoc
Seed Round in 2014
SceneDoc Inc. is a Canadian company based in Mississauga that specializes in developing a mobile-first software platform for data collection, digital evidence management, and workflow optimization specifically designed for law enforcement and public safety agencies. Founded in 2011 and renamed SceneDoc in 2013, the company offers a comprehensive solution that allows front line officers, field agents, and specialized crime scene teams to capture, store, and retrieve data and multimedia seamlessly from their mobile devices. By streamlining the reporting process, SceneDoc enables agencies to save significant time on paperwork, allowing personnel to focus more on community engagement and operational efficiency. As a subsidiary of Tyler Technologies, Inc., SceneDoc continues to innovate within the public safety sector, emphasizing clarity and control through advanced mobile technology.
OMX is a subscription-based, industry-led software platform that connects businesses in the international defense, aerospace, and security industries. The platform supports businesses to improve leverage of government procurements, increase efficiency, reduce cost, and ensure economic benefit to government.
OMX also provides access to tens of thousands of companies by region, size, local content, certifications, and capability, with software tools to manage supplier and customer communications collaboratively across an organization. The platform is web-based, which helps companies to control their supply chain and sales management while on the road or working in different environments internally. The platform generates real-time analytics and reporting to ensure companies are ahead of their offset obligations as a result of winning government contracts.
OMX is based in Toronto, O.N.
National ProStaff
Seed Round in 2014
National ProStaff is a social network and marketplace for anglers that combines a social platform with e-commerce. Based in Oshawa, Canada, the company connects anglers with brand experts in the fishing industry and enables discovery of fishing products and experiences through content that can be purchased on the platform. The service helps anglers share experiences, learn techniques for different fishing spots, and find new places to fish through a community-driven marketplace.
Aislelabs
Seed Round in 2014
Founded in 2013, Aislelabs operates a cloud-based platform that empowers retailers to understand consumer behavior within physical stores. Its solutions include real-time analytics for customer insights, personalized marketing automation, and smart occupancy management. Serving various retail sectors, Aislelabs helps enhance sales and customer satisfaction through data-driven strategies.
Atomic Reach
Series A in 2014
Atomic Reach Inc. is a content optimization company that offers a platform designed to enhance the effectiveness of digital content for publishers, brands, and bloggers. Founded in 2010 and based in Toronto, Canada, Atomic Reach leverages machine learning and data analytics to provide actionable insights, enabling users to analyze and improve their content based on audience preferences. The platform facilitates the pre-publishing optimization of content, helping marketers measure its impact and drive higher engagement post-publication. By utilizing advanced mathematics and linguistic analysis, Atomic Reach aims to refine marketing communications, thereby assisting creators in developing content that enhances conversion rates and generates leads.
PUSH Design Solutions Inc. is a Toronto-based technology company founded in 2013 that specializes in workout performance monitoring and analysis. The company develops the PUSH Band 2.0, a wristband designed to track workouts involving both the body and equipment, along with an online portal for organizing training programs and storing performance data. PUSH aims to enhance human performance through its innovative technology, which serves both enterprise clients and consumers. Under the PUSH Pro brand, the company offers solutions for professional sports, wellness, and military applications, enabling coaches and trainers to remotely schedule and deliver training programs while analyzing user data. The PUSH Athlete brand targets consumers by providing a connected fitness experience that integrates professional coaching, data analytics, community engagement, and traditional fitness equipment, thereby transforming standard equipment into smart devices.
Guardly
Seed Round in 2014
Guardly Corp., established in 2010 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, specializes in designing and providing mobile safety solutions. The company offers mobile applications for various platforms, acting as personal emergency phones that facilitate instant two-way communication with private security and authorities. Guardly's suite of products includes Guardly Command for real-time data management, Guardly Mobile for instant user alerts, Indoor Positioning System for threat location, and Mobile Mass Notification System for emergency alerts. Additionally, Guardly API enables integration of emergency response platforms into third-party products. Serving diverse industries such as enterprise, education, oil and gas, retail, and public safety, Guardly aims to enhance security teams' preparedness and response to threats, improving emergency response times by up to 44%.
Figure 1
Seed Round in 2013
Figure 1 is a Canadian company based in Toronto that specializes in developing a mobile application for sharing medical images. Founded in 2013, the company's platform allows healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, and medical students, to share images and case studies of patients for educational and diagnostic purposes. This facilitates global collaboration among millions of healthcare professionals, enhancing patient outcomes through real-time consultation and knowledge exchange.
Rubikloud
Seed Round in 2013
Rubikloud Technologies Inc., established in 2013 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, specializes in developing and operating cloud-based enterprise data platforms powered by artificial intelligence (AI). The company caters to global retailers and consumer packaged goods (CPG) industries, offering solutions such as Retail AI for promotion effectiveness, forecasting, and optimization, and CPG AI for demand forecasting and trade promotion optimization. Rubikloud's flagship products include RubiCore, a big data platform for processing disparate data sources, RubiView for automated market and business intelligence reports, and RubiOne for personalized campaign management. The company operates globally with sales offices in the USA, the UK, and Hong Kong, serving multi-billion dollar clients. As of 2020, Rubikloud operates as a subsidiary of Kinaxis Inc.
Nudge Rewards is a Toronto-based company that offers a team performance management platform designed for retailers, foodservice, and hospitality sectors. The platform includes a mobile solution that facilitates employee engagement, knowledge assessment, and performance monitoring for frontline workers, enabling brands to effectively motivate and reward their teams. Nudge's clientele features notable global brands such as Mercedes Benz, Rogers Communications, and Samsung, among others. The company, which was established in 2011 and rebranded from Greengage Mobile in 2014, has formed strategic partnerships with organizations like ReThink and BrandXP Ltd to enhance its offerings. Through its innovative app and content management system, Nudge Rewards aims to measurably improve frontline team performance and drive overall company success.
eCamion
Seed Round in 2013
eCamion Inc. is a Canadian company based in Markham, Ontario, that specializes in developing and manufacturing energy storage solutions. Founded in 2009, eCamion focuses on the integration of lithium-ion battery systems for various applications, including energy storage for solar and wind power projects, as well as off-grid and microgrid solutions. The company also offers idling technologies, auxiliary power solutions, and electric vehicle charging stations. Beyond product offerings, eCamion provides energy management consulting services, which encompass strategic, commercial, and regulatory advice, along with pre-design, design consulting, and project management for industrial, commercial, and residential sectors. Additionally, the company supports its clients with financing options, custom design, engineering services, installation, and ongoing maintenance, primarily serving customers across North America.
Sparq Systems
Seed Round in 2013
SPARQ Systems Inc. is a Canadian company specializing in the development of advanced photovoltaic (PV) microinverter solutions. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Kingston, Canada, SPARQ has established itself as a leader in the solar industry by designing innovative microinverter technology that enhances energy efficiency and reduces costs. Its flagship product, the Q1000 four-port microinverter, is complemented by SparqLinq, a wireless gateway that facilitates communication between devices, and SparqVu, a fleet management solution that provides performance data. This technology leverages a unique power electronics topology to maximize energy harvesting from solar modules, ensuring compatibility with both traditional power distribution networks and future smart grid systems. SPARQ has cultivated strategic partnerships across the solar industry, including with end users, installers, and manufacturers, demonstrating its commitment to advancing solar energy solutions. The company's leadership is guided by Dr. Praveen Jain, whose extensive experience in technology and engineering bolsters SPARQ's innovative initiatives.
Intellijoint Surgical
Series A in 2013
Intellijoint Surgical Inc. is a Canadian medical device company founded in 2010 and headquartered in Waterloo, Canada. The company specializes in orthopedic surgical solutions, particularly with its flagship product, Intellijoint HIP. This miniaturized system aids orthopedic surgeons in the selection, positioning, and alignment of implants during hip replacement surgeries. Utilizing a combination of hardware and software, the device incorporates miniature optical sensors and microelectronics to provide quantitative intra-operative data on cup position, leg length, and offset. By offering this real-time feedback, Intellijoint HIP enhances surgical accuracy and improves patient outcomes while minimally impacting surgical workflow. The system is designed to be cost-effective and user-friendly, adding approximately 3-5 minutes to the surgical procedure. Intellijoint Surgical's innovations in orthopedic navigation have garnered recognition, including the North American Frost & Sullivan Enabling Technology Leadership Award in 2016.
Founded in 2012, Ranovus specializes in developing optoelectronics components and transceiver subsystems using Quantum Dot Multi-Wavelength Laser technology combined with digital and photonics integrated circuit technologies. Its scalable solutions aim to set industry benchmarks for low power dissipation, size, and cost in next-generation optical interconnects for data centers and communications networks.
BlueDot
Seed Round in 2013
BlueDot is a global health intelligence company that empowers organizations to anticipate and respond effectively to infectious disease threats. Using AI-driven analytics and human expertise, it monitors over 190 diseases worldwide, providing critical insights on outbreaks.
ChangeIt
Seed Round in 2013
ChangeIt is a technology-based startup located in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, focused on transforming the landscape of charitable giving. The company offers an automated charity platform that integrates seamlessly with existing debit and credit cards, allowing users to donate effortlessly as they make everyday purchases. This innovative solution enables cardholders to round up their transactions, automatically donating the difference to their chosen causes. ChangeIt provides users with tools to track their donations, manage rounding preferences, and establish monthly donation limits, fostering a culture of philanthropy in daily financial activities. Its patent-protected technology simplifies the process of charitable giving, making it accessible and convenient for the masses.
Tri-D Technologies
Series B in 2013
Tri-D Technologies develops software that converts 3D CAD designs into 2D flat patterns used for manufacturing cutting processes. Its ExactFlat platform translates three-dimensional objects into flat patterns and production templates, enabling efficient fabrication for composites and textiles and offering tools to calculate and adjust material costs. The solution supports designers and manufacturers in creating sewing patterns from 3D models and optimizing material usage. The company is based in Toronto, Canada.
Switchable Solutions
Seed Round in 2013
Switchable Solutions, Inc. is a Canadian company based in Kingston, founded in 2011, that specializes in innovative recycling services aimed at recovering bitumen from oil sands as well as plastics. As the first spin-off from GreenCentre Canada, an industrial accelerator focused on advancing green chemistry, the company is dedicated to developing clean chemical process technologies. Switchable Solutions addresses the challenges associated with traditional organic solvents used in various industrial processes, including plastics recycling and seed oil extraction, by offering sustainable and efficient alternatives. The company's focus is on enhancing profitability and sustainability for clients in these sectors through its advanced platform technology.
Atomic Reach
Seed Round in 2013
Atomic Reach Inc. is a content optimization company that offers a platform designed to enhance the effectiveness of digital content for publishers, brands, and bloggers. Founded in 2010 and based in Toronto, Canada, Atomic Reach leverages machine learning and data analytics to provide actionable insights, enabling users to analyze and improve their content based on audience preferences. The platform facilitates the pre-publishing optimization of content, helping marketers measure its impact and drive higher engagement post-publication. By utilizing advanced mathematics and linguistic analysis, Atomic Reach aims to refine marketing communications, thereby assisting creators in developing content that enhances conversion rates and generates leads.
Privacy Analytics
Seed Round in 2013
Privacy Analytics Inc. is a Canadian company specializing in data anonymization software solutions targeted primarily at healthcare organizations, insurance and medical claims providers, and medical device manufacturers. Founded in 2007 and based in Ottawa, the firm focuses on safeguarding sensitive data while enabling its use for secondary purposes such as research, public health, and marketing. Privacy Analytics offers a range of products, including PARAT, an integrated software for de-identifying both structured and unstructured personal data, and a text anonymization solution. Additionally, the company provides an online risk assessment tool designed to assist privacy officers in managing data sharing agreements and evaluating re-identification risks. Through these offerings, Privacy Analytics helps organizations comply with privacy regulations and effectively manage the risks associated with disclosing health data. As of May 2016, Privacy Analytics operates as a subsidiary of IQVIA Holdings Inc.
BigRoad
Angel Round in 2013
BigRoad Inc. is a Canadian company that develops mobile applications tailored for fleet operators and truck drivers in the North American transportation industry. The company's smartphone app aims to enhance the driving experience by simplifying administrative tasks and improving profitability for drivers while reducing operational burdens for fleet owners. Features of the app include electronic logging, in-application messaging, real-time navigation, traffic information, and the ability to send and receive documents and photos. Additionally, BigRoad provides web applications for fleet managers that include functionalities such as real-time messaging, automated hours of service logging, and GPS tracking with traffic and weather updates. The company's focus on deep analytics allows fleet managers to gain valuable insights into operational efficiency and driver needs, ultimately promoting better fleet management.
Unata Inc. is a Toronto-based company founded in 2009 that specializes in providing a marketing and analytics platform tailored for the grocery retail sector. The company's platform facilitates the integration of a retailer's loyalty and customer relationship management systems with various digital channels, creating a personalized and real-time customer experience. By leveraging machine learning technology, Unata enhances the shopping experience by offering relevant product recommendations and personalized offers based on individual purchase histories. Its solution connects multiple digital touchpoints—including e-commerce, mobile applications, email, and in-store experiences—allowing retailers to track customer interactions and behaviors effectively. As a subsidiary of Maplebear Inc., Unata aims to simplify and enrich the grocery shopping journey, fostering customer loyalty and increasing spending by providing seamless access to deals, rewards, and shopping aids.
Wysdom.AI
Pre Seed Round in 2013
Wysdom.AI is a cognitive care solutions provider based in Richmond Hill, Canada, with additional offices in Atlanta, Kansas City, and London. Founded in 2012, the company specializes in Virtual Agent Operations, assisting clients in launching and managing virtual agents effectively. Recognizing that many virtual agents face challenges in implementation and operation, Wysdom.AI offers a dedicated team along with the necessary tools and data to optimize the performance of chatbots. This enables organizations to better handle high volumes of customer service inquiries, sales support, and employee assistance, thereby improving overall operational efficiency.
Jibestream
Seed Round in 2012
Jibestream Inc. develops and designs indoor navigation and mapping software, specializing in creating geospatial platforms that integrate business data with indoor maps to enhance operational efficiency. Founded in 2009 and based in Toronto, Canada, the company provides tools for map digitization, wayfinding, asset tracking, and spatial business intelligence, among other applications. Its solutions are delivered through a centralized system supported by SDKs, APIs, and a web-based content management system, allowing developers to customize map-enabled applications for various enterprise needs. Jibestream serves a diverse clientele, including the US Army, the Pentagon, and Toronto Pearson airport, and maintains strategic relationships with key technology partners. Jibestream operates as a subsidiary of Inpixon Canada, Inc. since August 2019, reflecting its commitment to advancing indoor intelligence mapping technology for enterprise organizations.
Privacy Analytics
Venture Round in 2012
Privacy Analytics Inc. is a Canadian company specializing in data anonymization software solutions targeted primarily at healthcare organizations, insurance and medical claims providers, and medical device manufacturers. Founded in 2007 and based in Ottawa, the firm focuses on safeguarding sensitive data while enabling its use for secondary purposes such as research, public health, and marketing. Privacy Analytics offers a range of products, including PARAT, an integrated software for de-identifying both structured and unstructured personal data, and a text anonymization solution. Additionally, the company provides an online risk assessment tool designed to assist privacy officers in managing data sharing agreements and evaluating re-identification risks. Through these offerings, Privacy Analytics helps organizations comply with privacy regulations and effectively manage the risks associated with disclosing health data. As of May 2016, Privacy Analytics operates as a subsidiary of IQVIA Holdings Inc.
InTheChat
Seed Round in 2012
In the Chat is a ground-breaking social media sales and customer service company. Our purpose is to transform the way organizations do business by delivering the social generation of sales, customer service and profitability.
We’re in the business of directly connecting consumers and companies as quickly and easily as possible. By helping our clients improve their online customer service, we can help them develop happier and more loyal customers and drive profitability through social media.
We’ve developed a suite of social media solutions that are fast, easy, and effective – from set-up to selling – and help our clients improve their customer service and loyalty through social media. Our search, text mining, analytics, servicing platforms and professional services help our clients to identify key issues and trends in social media that impact their brands and to connect with social media users who are looking for help or advice for their products and services.
We’re privately funded and backed by a leadership team with more than 100 years of combined experience in customer service operations, strategy, and technology. We’re located in Waterloo, Ontario - Canada’s booming technology hub - and we continue to build an outstanding team of committed service professionals.
We’re really glad you’re here. The move to service in social media offers a huge opportunity to build competitive advantage and grow bottom-line results. We want to make it the best move for you. Drop us a line anytime to let us know how we can help.
Horizn is a Toronto-based SaaS technology company that provides a mobile enterprise platform designed to enhance knowledge sharing for banks and financial institutions. Its mission is to support organizations facing rapid innovation and disruption by redefining customer and employee experiences at an enterprise scale. The platform focuses on improving digital fluency among employees, sales teams, partners, and consumers, ultimately driving engagement and results. By integrating learning, social technology, gameplay, and advanced analytics, Horizn delivers a high-performance solution that enables companies to accelerate digital adoption and enhance customer service. Operating globally in over 40 countries and supporting 15 languages, Horizn's diverse workforce speaks 19 languages and hails from more than 14 countries, reflecting its commitment to inclusivity and global reach.
Shopcaster
Seed Round in 2012
Shopcaster Inc. is a Canadian company that operates an online and mobile platform designed for independent retailers to showcase and sell their products. The website allows various merchants, including boutiques and retailers, to display items across a wide range of categories, including furniture, home and kitchen, children's products, men's essentials, pet supplies, sports and outdoor gear, vintage items, and women's apparel. This platform not only enables merchants to advertise their inventory but also provides consumers with an opportunity to browse and discover products from local stores, effectively bridging the gap between online shopping and in-store experiences.
Axonify
Seed Round in 2012
Axonify Inc., founded in 2011 and based in Waterloo, Canada, specializes in providing eLearning software designed to enhance corporate training. The company's platform, Axonify, offers bite-sized, personalized, and gamified learning experiences for employees, focusing on interval reinforcement to ensure that training is effective and long-lasting. This approach is particularly useful in sectors such as sales, customer service, retail, and finance, where continuous learning and quick knowledge updates are crucial. Axonify's solutions are designed to integrate seamlessly into the daily workflow of frontline employees, promoting behavioral changes that lead to improved business outcomes. The company has established strategic partnerships with various organizations to enhance its offerings and reach.
CreativeD
Seed Round in 2012
Creative D is a Toronto-based entertainment software company creating new digital channels. Decksi digital trading cards is our first product.
We create platforms that blend content, social, and games to make cool products. Ultimately, we aim to keep things fun and easy. Fun for fans, easy for companies.
Creative D was started by four guys who wanted to do things better. We're fans ourselves, but combined with over 40 years of experience in film, television, music, video games, and digital.
Fiix Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in cloud-based maintenance and asset management software designed for businesses of various sizes. Founded in 2008, Fiix offers a user-friendly platform that organizes, tracks, and schedules maintenance activities through its Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). The software includes features for managing work orders, scheduling tasks, tracking asset history, and optimizing inventory levels. Additionally, it provides tools for preventive maintenance, custom reporting, ERP integration, and compliance auditing. Fiix serves a diverse clientele, including industries such as fleet management, food processing, textile manufacturing, and educational institutions. Known for its commitment to affordability and simplicity, Fiix aims to disrupt the maintenance management software market by providing effective solutions that cater to the needs of its users. The company was originally established as Maintenance Assistant Inc. before rebranding to Fiix Inc. in November 2016.
Therapeutic Monitoring Systems
Seed Round in 2011
Therapeutic Monitoring Systems develops bedside point-of-care clinical decision support software for the hospital ICU and emergency department. Its CIMVA software platform analyzes patient vital signs by integrating with critical care monitors to provide insights not available with standard monitoring. CIMVA Universal is a web-based application that displays changes in physiological waveform variability across multiple-organ systems or parameters in a single view. The software enables real-time time-series analysis to assist physicians and nurses in making care decisions. The company emphasizes big data analytics to complement clinician judgment and is deployed in hospitals across North America. Founded in 2007, the company is based in Ottawa, Canada.
SurfEasy
Seed Round in 2011
SurfEasy, Inc., founded in 2011 and based in Toronto, Canada, specializes in providing solutions for personal online privacy and security. The company offers a portable USB key that enables users to launch a password-protected web browser, ensuring the encryption of their Internet traffic through SurfEasy's high-speed network. As of November 2017, SurfEasy operates as a subsidiary of Symantec Corporation.
Karos Health
Seed Round in 2011
Karos Health Incorporated is a company specializing in clinical imaging exchange and cross-enterprise workflow solutions aimed at enhancing patient care quality. Founded in 2006 and based in Waterloo, Canada, Karos Health offers innovative products such as EasyViz Diagnostic, a diagnostic workstation tailored for radiologists and cardiologists, and EasyViz Enterprise, a zero client viewer that provides clinicians and referring physicians with access to high-quality DICOM images. The company's flagship platform, Rialto, facilitates the secure sharing of clinical images and documents across healthcare enterprises, promoting collaboration among providers and patients. Rialto is built on open standards to ensure the safe handling of patient health information. Additionally, Karos Health provides deployment, support, and training services to enhance the efficacy of its solutions, contributing to improved diagnostic workflows and overall patient care.
FuturestateIT
Seed Round in 2011
Futurestate IT is a privately held company, headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Futurestate IT offers AppRx, the leading SaaS-based Application Rationalization and Portfolio Management solution for enterprises worldwide to rationalize, migrate and manage application portfolios. Futurestate IT is a Microsoft partner.
Provider of AppRx the leading SaaS-based Application Rationalization and Portfolio Management solution. Available via the web, AppRx provides automated rationalization of an organization’s portfolio and identifies applications that should be retired, consolidated or modernized in order to eliminate redundancy and improve portfolio health.
For organizations moving to Windows 7/8, Server 2008/12, IE 8/9 or virtualization platforms, AppRx can dramatically reduce the number of applications in the portfolio; driving down overall migration cost, effort and timelines. AppRx also enables organizations to monitor their portfolio on an ongoing basis to continuously rationalize applications and maintain a lean and agile portfolio; reducing operational cost and ensuring the adaptability of the portfolio to future changes in the IT environment. As a SaaS-based solution, users can be up and running in minutes and do not require any hardware or software installation, maintenance or support.
Profound Medical
Series A in 2011
Profound Medical Corp. is a medical technology company based in Mississauga, Canada, specializing in the development of innovative, incision-free therapeutic systems for the image-guided ablation of diseased tissue. The company’s flagship product, the TULSA-PRO system, integrates real-time magnetic resonance imaging with robotically driven thermal ultrasound to precisely ablate prostate tissue. Additionally, Profound Medical offers the Sonalleve platform, which is designed for treating uterine fibroids and managing palliative pain associated with bone metastases. By leveraging existing MRI infrastructure, the company aims to provide customizable and non-invasive treatment options that address the unmet needs of patients and clinicians. Profound Medical is committed to enhancing the standard of care through its advanced technologies and has established a co-development agreement with GE Healthcare to broaden access to its TULSA-PRO system.
Temporal Power
Seed Round in 2011
Temporal Power is an Ontario-based developer and manufacturer of electrical energy storage systems. The company’s breakthrough technology enables utilities, generators and industrial customers to realize the benefits of large-scale energy storage with a low cost, high performance solution. In 2013, Temporal Power will commission 7 MW of its power storage solution in Ontario, with the province’s two largest utility companies, the Independent Electricity System Operator and NRstor Inc. (www.nrstor.com), a developer of energy storage projects.