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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.

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.

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.

Founded in 2018, Aya Payments is based in Toronto, Canada. It specializes in developing payment tools and programs tailored for employee benefits packages.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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%.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

MedCurrent Corporation, established in 2003 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, specializes in medical appropriateness decision support solutions for radiologists and imaging facilities. The company's flagship product, OrderRight, is a radiology decision support system that facilitates physicians ordering the most appropriate radiology procedures for patients, ensures imaging facilities receive relevant clinical information, and assists payers in managing pre-authorization processes and monitoring rule compliance. OrderRight also includes Rule Authoring Studio for local creation and management of rule sets. MedCurrent sells its products directly to payers, providers, and partners such as electronic medical record vendors. The company's solutions are designed to improve patient outcomes, lower healthcare costs, and enhance patient experience by seamlessly integrating evidence-based guidelines into clinical workflows at the point of care.

eSight Corporation develops innovative wearable electronic glasses aimed at enhancing vision for individuals with severe visual impairments, including conditions such as macular degeneration, retinopathy of prematurity, and diabetic retinopathy. The company's flagship product features a high-definition camera and OLED screens to capture and display real-time video, allowing users to adjust visual settings for improved clarity and detail. This technology empowers users to engage in everyday activities and pursue their interests without the limitations imposed by traditional assistive devices. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, eSight also maintains offices in Ottawa, Los Angeles, Nashville, and Switzerland, serving customers primarily in Canada and the United States.

Vennsa Technologies Inc. is a developer and supplier of automated debugging and error localization software based in Toronto, Canada. Founded in 2006, the company specializes in tools that swiftly identify the source of functional errors without requiring user guidance. Its flagship product, OnPoint, enhances the debugging process by localizing errors efficiently, enabling users to address failures and rectify bugs in their systems with ease. With over 15 years of research and patented intellectual property, Vennsa's technology has gained validation from numerous customers and partners, establishing it as a leading provider in the field of automated debugging solutions. The company is supported by a team of experienced professionals, including veterans from the electronic design automation industry and acclaimed researchers.

Nulogy Corporation is a provider of cloud-based contract packaging software solutions aimed at enhancing supply chain operations. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, the company offers PackManager, which streamlines contract packaging workflows through various functionalities, including quoting, planning, and quality control. Additionally, Nulogy provides QCloud, a solution that bolsters quality control processes and facilitates data collection, reporting, and analysis. The company's offerings extend to professional, integration, education, and consulting services. Nulogy serves diverse market segments, including food, beverage, consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, high-tech, and hard goods, both in Canada and internationally. By leveraging cloud technology, Nulogy enables its customers to collaborate effectively, reduce costs, and achieve real-time visibility within their supply chains.

Sysomos Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in Software as a Service (SaaS) social media analytics and intelligence management solutions. Established in 2007, Sysomos provides a comprehensive social intelligence platform designed to assist businesses, brands, advertisers, and agencies in navigating the social media landscape. The platform enables users to listen, measure, understand, and engage with social conversations, offering tools such as Heartbeat for real-time social media management, Sysomos MAP as a search engine, and Sysomos Expion for content planning and analytics. Additionally, Sysomos Gaze monitors images for campaign management, while Sysomos Influence identifies key influencers driving brand engagement. The company’s solutions leverage contextual text analytics and data mining technologies to collect vast amounts of social media conversations from various sources, empowering users to make informed business decisions. Sysomos operates as a subsidiary of Meltwater News US Inc. as of April 2018.

Kneebone Inc. is a software company that specializes in marketing performance management solutions, providing a comprehensive SaaS platform designed for marketers. The Kneebone platform integrates various marketing activities, such as advertising and social media, with performance metrics to facilitate real-time analysis and reporting. It includes several modules, such as the Kneebone3.0 Platform, which features a Cross Marketing Data Model and a patented performance algorithm for automated data mapping. Additionally, Kneebone offers tools for visualization and planning, including Kneebone Fisical for real-time reporting and Kneebone Reflex for future marketing investment planning. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including B2B, financial services, consumer packaged goods, and retail. Founded in 2004 and based in Toronto, Canada, Kneebone Inc. aims to streamline the connection between marketing investments and business outcomes for its clients.

Encycle Corporation specializes in wireless electrical demand management solutions for commercial and industrial facilities. Based in Toronto with offices in California and the UK, the company offers automated demand response controllers that manage peak electrical demand across various building equipment types. Their products are installed directly or via distributors in California and New York, serving clients such as retail stores, office buildings, distribution centers, and food processing plants. Encycle's strategic partnership with Ayla Networks enhances its product offerings. Founded in 2005, the company changed its name from REGEN Energy Inc. to Encycle Corporation in 2015.