Forcen Inc. is a Toronto-based company that develops and manufactures innovative force-sensing film technology for various applications, including surgical robotics, industrial robotics, and aerospace and defense. Founded in 2015, Forcen specializes in providing real-time force feedback, allowing users to accurately gauge the force applied during surgical procedures or industrial tasks. This technology can be seamlessly laminated onto medical devices and robotic systems, enhancing their performance and safety. By delivering precise data on force and torque, Forcen aims to improve operational efficiency and reduce complications in both medical and industrial environments.
AmacaThera
Series A in 2023
AmacaThera Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Toronto, Canada, established in 2016. The company focuses on developing and commercializing an injectable hydrogel technology designed to enhance drug delivery for various medical applications. This innovative platform aims to improve patient outcomes in areas such as post-surgical pain management, cancer treatment, and other challenging therapeutic targets. AmacaThera's technology features a fast-gelling material that transitions from a liquid to a gel under force, combining hyaluronan and methylcellulose. This unique formulation allows for localized and sustained drug delivery, ultimately assisting healthcare providers in effectively managing patients' pain following surgery.
Cinchy Inc. is a Toronto-based company that provides a data collaboration platform designed to enhance data management and protection through a networked architecture known as data fabric technology. Established in 2014, Cinchy enables organizations to connect various data sources while allowing real-time collaboration among systems and users without the need for separate application databases. The platform addresses the challenges of data silos by transforming data into a federated network, facilitating the co-production of data and streamlining processes that typically involve time-consuming and error-prone integrations. With applications across diverse sectors, including banking, retail, and higher education, Cinchy supports critical projects such as data governance, operationalizing AI technologies, and modernizing legacy systems. The company’s approach not only improves efficiency and reduces costs but also enhances data quality and security, ultimately allowing businesses to leverage their data assets more effectively.
Funnelytics
Seed Round in 2022
Funnelytics Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Toronto, Canada, specializes in funnel mapping and analytics software designed for marketers. The platform enables users to create and customize marketing funnels or utilize existing templates, facilitating the visual mapping and tracking of sales and marketing campaigns. By providing insights into campaign performance across various channels, Funnelytics allows marketers and business owners to measure conversion rates, expenses, traffic volumes, and ultimately calculate profit and return on investment. This tool aims to simplify marketing analysis, making it easier for users to understand and optimize their customer journey.
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, established in 2016. The company focuses on developing and commercializing an injectable hydrogel technology designed to enhance drug delivery for various medical applications. This innovative platform aims to improve patient outcomes in areas such as post-surgical pain management, cancer treatment, and other challenging therapeutic targets. AmacaThera's technology features a fast-gelling material that transitions from a liquid to a gel under force, combining hyaluronan and methylcellulose. This unique formulation allows for localized and sustained drug delivery, ultimately assisting healthcare providers in effectively managing patients' pain following surgery.
Aya Payments, founded in 2018 and based in Toronto, Ontario, specializes in developing payment tools and programs for employee benefits packages. The company has created a healthcare payment platform aimed at simplifying medical payments for users. This platform enables individuals to access, manage, and monitor healthcare costs while offering various financial products, including payment, deposit, lending, and investment options. By focusing on enhancing financial flexibility, Aya Payments strives to alleviate the stress associated with healthcare payments, ultimately improving the overall user experience in managing healthcare expenses.
Funnelytics
Seed Round in 2020
Funnelytics Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Toronto, Canada, specializes in funnel mapping and analytics software designed for marketers. The platform enables users to create and customize marketing funnels or utilize existing templates, facilitating the visual mapping and tracking of sales and marketing campaigns. By providing insights into campaign performance across various channels, Funnelytics allows marketers and business owners to measure conversion rates, expenses, traffic volumes, and ultimately calculate profit and return on investment. This tool aims to simplify marketing analysis, making it easier for users to understand and optimize their customer journey.
Doorr Inc. is a company that designs and develops a digital mortgage platform aimed at simplifying the mortgage process for brokers, agents, and financial institutions. Founded in 2018 and based in Toronto, Canada, the platform facilitates seamless collaboration between brokers and their clients on various mortgage-related activities, including pre-approvals, refinances, and purchases. By providing a centralized location for document management and support, Doorr enhances efficiency and reduces barriers associated with data access and sharing. The platform also includes features like data visualization and customizable websites, digitizing the entire experience from the initial application to final approval. As of October 2020, Doorr operates as a subsidiary of D+H Limited Partnership.
RANK Software
Private Equity Round in 2019
Rank Software Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Toronto, Canada, that specializes in advanced security analytics and threat hunting. Founded in 2014, the company developed a unified threat analytics platform designed for incident response markets, offering solutions such as RANK Sagumen. This enterprise-grade platform enables users to detect, contextualize, and prioritize threats including advanced persistent threats, zero-day attacks, malware, and insider threats. Rank Software serves a diverse clientele, including telecom operators, and distributes its products through resellers and integrators. In 2020, the company was acquired by Arctic Wolf Networks, Inc., further enhancing its capabilities in the cybersecurity arena.
EnergyX Solutions
Seed Round in 2019
EnergyX Solutions Inc. is a technology company based in Toronto, Canada, specializing in energy management and conservation. Established in 2016, the company has developed a cloud-based energy management software platform that facilitates energy efficiency programs for utilities and energy retailers. Their online platform, "MyEnergyXpert," automates the energy audit process and engages customers by providing personalized recommendations through artificial intelligence. The platform helps identify potential energy savings, enroll customers, and track their progress in real-time, allowing program managers to monitor customer journeys and receive insights for future program design. By implementing its digitized energy efficiency solutions, EnergyX aims to significantly reduce global greenhouse gas emissions, promoting customized energy savings for homes and businesses.
Cinchy Inc. is a Toronto-based company that provides a data collaboration platform designed to enhance data management and protection through a networked architecture known as data fabric technology. Established in 2014, Cinchy enables organizations to connect various data sources while allowing real-time collaboration among systems and users without the need for separate application databases. The platform addresses the challenges of data silos by transforming data into a federated network, facilitating the co-production of data and streamlining processes that typically involve time-consuming and error-prone integrations. With applications across diverse sectors, including banking, retail, and higher education, Cinchy supports critical projects such as data governance, operationalizing AI technologies, and modernizing legacy systems. The company’s approach not only improves efficiency and reduces costs but also enhances data quality and security, ultimately allowing businesses to leverage their data assets more effectively.
Chatter Research
Seed Round in 2018
Chatter Research Inc specializes in 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, the company enables customers to provide feedback through conversational surveys via text message as they exit stores or restaurants. By leveraging AI-driven conversations, Chatter aims to enhance customer experiences and drive sales for its clients. As of early 2020, Chatter Research operates as a subsidiary of Stingray Business.
Marble operates a cloud-based platform that enables users to retrieve and manage healthcare records from various providers. Founded in 2014 and based in Toronto, Canada, the company offers a solution that connects to a vast health data network, allowing businesses in the legal, consumer health, insurance, and life sciences sectors to access patient-consented health data via an API. Marble's products encompass a variety of document types, including legal, hospital, clinical, and research documents, facilitating the online viewing, storage, and sharing of medical records.
Tealbook
Seed Round in 2017
Tealbook, Inc. is an online supplier knowledge management and procurement platform headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Founded in 2014, the company provides a centralized system that consolidates credible and up-to-date information about suppliers, enabling procurement teams to identify and connect with qualified suppliers. The platform offers a comprehensive view of supplier data, including company details, product offerings, diversity status, and client recommendations. It also integrates with various enterprise resource planning systems and procurement tools, enhancing the visibility and knowledge of preferred suppliers. Tealbook's innovations have garnered industry recognition, such as being included in the CIX Top 20 and the Gartner Cool Vendor list. Through its services, Tealbook aims to improve buyer-supplier relations and streamline the procurement process for enterprises.
Peak Power
Seed Round in 2017
Peak Power Inc. is a Toronto-based energy storage services provider established in 2015, with operations in New York, New England, and California. The company specializes in intelligent software solutions, notably its flagship platform, Peak Synergy, which optimizes energy management for commercial real estate and industrial clients. By focusing on battery energy storage systems, grid-interactive buildings, and electric vehicles, Peak Power helps customers minimize operational costs, reduce emissions, and participate in energy markets by selling energy back to the grid. The software is designed to enhance existing revenue streams and adapt to evolving market conditions, while the company's services encompass project development, construction, operation, financing, and maintenance. Peak Synergy has been deployed across over 13 million square feet of real estate, managing approximately 150 MWh of combined battery and electric vehicle capacity.
Swift Medical
Seed Round in 2017
Swift Medical Inc. is a Toronto-based company specializing in digital wound care technology aimed at enhancing the prevention, treatment, and management of wounds. Its flagship product, a mobile application called Swift, enables healthcare providers to accurately measure and document wound progression through advanced imaging and real-time image sharing. The application employs artificial intelligence to assess wound characteristics, including circumference and type, facilitating comprehensive analysis for wound specialists. By providing standardized and accessible wound care solutions, Swift Medical aims to improve patient outcomes and support healthcare providers in delivering effective wound management.
ClientDesk
Seed Round in 2016
ClientDesk Inc. offers a digital platform designed for the insurance industry, focusing on enhancing interactions between brokers, insurers, and policyholders. Based in Toronto, Canada, the platform allows users to manage their insurance policies on-the-go, access electronic documents, submit change requests, and process claim submissions directly through a mobile application. It also facilitates the first notice of loss forms and provides an on-demand live chat feature for real-time communication with clients. By integrating with broker and policy management systems, ClientDesk enables seamless access to policyholder data, thereby improving engagement and self-service options for users. The company's solution aims to streamline internal operations and enhance the overall client experience for independent brokerage firms.
ExpertFile
Seed Round in 2016
ExpertFile Inc. is a Toronto-based company founded in 2009 that specializes in a cloud-based content marketing platform designed for organizations to effectively manage and promote their experts and thought leaders. The platform enables marketing departments to customize content and design that aligns with their branding while facilitating the publication of engaging expert profiles enriched with multimedia such as videos, slides, and publications. This solution addresses the challenge organizations face in managing fragmented content, making it easier to distribute biographies, research papers, and social media feeds to media outlets, prospective clients, and stakeholders. By enhancing the visibility of expert content, ExpertFile helps institutions, including corporations, universities, and healthcare organizations, improve their brand reputation and market presence. The company has received multiple awards for its contributions to content marketing and serves notable clients such as Carnegie Mellon and Emory University.
RANK Software
Seed Round in 2016
Rank Software Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Toronto, Canada, that specializes in advanced security analytics and threat hunting. Founded in 2014, the company developed a unified threat analytics platform designed for incident response markets, offering solutions such as RANK Sagumen. This enterprise-grade platform enables users to detect, contextualize, and prioritize threats including advanced persistent threats, zero-day attacks, malware, and insider threats. Rank Software serves a diverse clientele, including telecom operators, and distributes its products through resellers and integrators. In 2020, the company was acquired by Arctic Wolf Networks, Inc., further enhancing its capabilities in the cybersecurity arena.
Swift Medical
Convertible Note in 2016
Swift Medical Inc. is a Toronto-based company specializing in digital wound care technology aimed at enhancing the prevention, treatment, and management of wounds. Its flagship product, a mobile application called Swift, enables healthcare providers to accurately measure and document wound progression through advanced imaging and real-time image sharing. The application employs artificial intelligence to assess wound characteristics, including circumference and type, facilitating comprehensive analysis for wound specialists. By providing standardized and accessible wound care solutions, Swift Medical aims to improve patient outcomes and support healthcare providers in delivering effective wound management.
CrowdRiff
Seed Round in 2016
CrowdRiff is a visual marketing platform specifically designed for travel and tourism brands, founded in 2011 and based in Toronto, Canada. The platform utilizes artificial intelligence to help marketers discover and deliver high-performing visual content across various marketing channels. By combining image discovery, digital asset management, and efficient content delivery, CrowdRiff allows users to source and share visuals that resonate with their target audiences. This capability enables brands to effectively enhance their marketing efforts through the strategic use of compelling imagery.
Statflo
Seed Round in 2016
Statflo Inc. is a technology company that specializes in a one-to-one business text messaging platform designed for customer-facing teams, primarily in the retail sector. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with an additional office in San Francisco, Statflo's platform utilizes data and analytics to enhance customer engagement and loyalty. By integrating with point-of-sale systems, it enables retailers to effectively communicate with past customers, helping to turn idle time into productive interactions. The platform offers features such as real-time dashboard reporting, monthly commissions data, NPS surveys via SMS, and secure data storage. Customers using Statflo have reported significant increases in sales, in-store appointments, and customer lifetime value within a short time frame.
Peak Power
Pre Seed Round in 2016
Peak Power Inc. is a Toronto-based energy storage services provider established in 2015, with operations in New York, New England, and California. The company specializes in intelligent software solutions, notably its flagship platform, Peak Synergy, which optimizes energy management for commercial real estate and industrial clients. By focusing on battery energy storage systems, grid-interactive buildings, and electric vehicles, Peak Power helps customers minimize operational costs, reduce emissions, and participate in energy markets by selling energy back to the grid. The software is designed to enhance existing revenue streams and adapt to evolving market conditions, while the company's services encompass project development, construction, operation, financing, and maintenance. Peak Synergy has been deployed across over 13 million square feet of real estate, managing approximately 150 MWh of combined battery and electric vehicle capacity.
Encycle Therapeutics
Venture Round in 2015
Encycle Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Toronto, Canada, focused on developing drug-like macrocycles and membrane-permeable nacellins through its innovative platform technology. This approach allows for the rapid synthesis of nacellins, which have the potential to effectively target intracellular protein-protein interactions that are difficult to address with traditional small molecules and biologics. Encycle's nacellins can serve as cost-effective, oral alternatives to existing biologics, such as monoclonal antibodies. The company collaborates with various pharmaceutical firms to create a screening library of nacellins, many of which exhibit desirable drug-like properties. Encycle is actively developing nacellins aimed at treating integrin alpha-4-beta-7 related inflammatory bowel disease and SMURF2 associated fibrosis, with a focus on producing orally bioavailable inhibitors that promise improved safety and reduced immunogenicity compared to current biologic therapies targeting the same protein.
Statflo
Seed Round in 2015
Statflo Inc. is a technology company that specializes in a one-to-one business text messaging platform designed for customer-facing teams, primarily in the retail sector. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with an additional office in San Francisco, Statflo's platform utilizes data and analytics to enhance customer engagement and loyalty. By integrating with point-of-sale systems, it enables retailers to effectively communicate with past customers, helping to turn idle time into productive interactions. The platform offers features such as real-time dashboard reporting, monthly commissions data, NPS surveys via SMS, and secure data storage. Customers using Statflo have reported significant increases in sales, in-store appointments, and customer lifetime value within a short time frame.
Opencare
Seed Round in 2015
Opencare Inc. operates a healthcare discovery platform that connects patients with healthcare providers in North America, primarily focusing on dental services. Founded in 2012 and based in Toronto, Canada, the company's platform allows users to find and book appointments online with a variety of healthcare professionals, including dentists, chiropractors, massage therapists, physiotherapists, and optometrists. By transforming the dental industry, Opencare aims to provide patients with confidence in receiving high-quality care while also facilitating practice growth for top dentists. The platform streamlines interactions between patients and providers, ensuring a convenient and rewarding experience for all users. Opencare was previously known as HealthKiwi Inc. before rebranding in March 2018.
ExpertFile
Seed Round in 2015
ExpertFile Inc. is a Toronto-based company founded in 2009 that specializes in a cloud-based content marketing platform designed for organizations to effectively manage and promote their experts and thought leaders. The platform enables marketing departments to customize content and design that aligns with their branding while facilitating the publication of engaging expert profiles enriched with multimedia such as videos, slides, and publications. This solution addresses the challenge organizations face in managing fragmented content, making it easier to distribute biographies, research papers, and social media feeds to media outlets, prospective clients, and stakeholders. By enhancing the visibility of expert content, ExpertFile helps institutions, including corporations, universities, and healthcare organizations, improve their brand reputation and market presence. The company has received multiple awards for its contributions to content marketing and serves notable clients such as Carnegie Mellon and Emory University.
Influicity
Seed Round in 2015
Influicity Corporation operates an influencer exchange and campaign management platform designed for marketers, agencies, and publishers. The platform offers data and insights on influencers, allowing users to search, book, measure, and collaborate with them across various social media channels, including YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram. This service enables advertisers to connect with influencers for product placements and other marketing initiatives. Additionally, Influicity supports collaboration among marketers, media buyers, advertising sales teams, production companies, publishers, and talent representatives, facilitating the engagement with content creators and distributors. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with an office in Los Angeles, Influicity aims to enhance brand marketing through technology, data analytics, and artificial intelligence, transforming influencer marketing into a measurable media operation.
Gallop Labs
Seed Round in 2015
Gallop Labs Inc. operates a mobile marketing platform that utilizes data science and in-app behavioral analytics to assist brands and mobile publishers in identifying and engaging with their target audiences on social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter. Based in Toronto, Canada, the company focuses on leveraging first-party data to generate actionable insights through machine intelligence. This approach enhances marketing automation and behavioral analytics, ultimately improving key growth metrics such as revenue, user engagement, and overall user growth. As of early 2016, Gallop Labs Inc. functions as a subsidiary of Big Viking Games Inc. and serves a customer base primarily in North America.
Unata Inc. is a Toronto-based company that offers a marketing and analytics platform designed to enhance the grocery shopping experience through personalization and real-time engagement. Founded in 2009, Unata connects retailers' loyalty and customer relationship management systems with various digital channels, creating an integrated omni-commerce environment. Its platform tracks customer interactions, including pre-purchase behaviors, and utilizes machine learning to deliver tailored product recommendations and promotions based on individual shopping histories. By linking web, mobile, email, and in-store experiences, Unata empowers grocery retailers to improve customer loyalty and increase spending, making the shopping process more relevant and efficient for consumers. The company operates as a subsidiary of Maplebear Inc. since 2018.
PostBeyond
Seed Round in 2014
PostBeyond Inc. is a Toronto-based company that offers a social media engagement and advocacy platform, enabling employees to share approved corporate content through their personal networks. Founded in 2013, the company's software provides various solutions, including marketing tools that enhance brand visibility, sales solutions that support lead generation and target content delivery, and human resource solutions aimed at empowering employees and strengthening employer branding. By fostering knowledge sharing and breaking down organizational silos, PostBeyond's platform helps businesses adapt to the evolving workplace landscape. The company has established partnerships with notable organizations such as Molson Coors, Starbucks, and BMO, highlighting its commitment to facilitating effective communication and employee engagement.
StackAdapt
Seed Round in 2014
StackAdapt Inc. operates a programmatic advertising platform that focuses on multi-channel solutions, including native, video, display, connected TV, audio, in-game, and digital out-of-home ads. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with an additional office in San Francisco, the company facilitates the branding of products through its advanced platform, which integrates machine learning with user experience. StackAdapt provides audience targeting, creative strategy consulting, and support services, enabling advertisers to effectively promote content and video. The platform is recognized for its high customer satisfaction, having been ranked as the top demand-side platform (DSP) on G2 for six consecutive years and earning accolades such as one of Ad Age's Best Places to Work in 2022. StackAdapt's focus on planning, executing, and analyzing campaigns allows industries to achieve their marketing objectives through data-driven insights and improved campaign performance.
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.
Aislelabs
Seed Round in 2014
Aislelabs Inc. is a technology company that provides an intelligent cloud platform designed to enhance in-store marketing for retailers. Based in Toronto, Canada, Aislelabs offers a range of solutions that enable businesses to gain insights into consumer behavior both inside and outside their physical locations. Their flagship products include Aislelabs Flow, which delivers actionable analytics and visualizations of customer interactions, and Aislelabs Pass, which leverages indoor location and behavioral data to target shoppers effectively. Additionally, Aislelabs Engage facilitates personalized marketing through real-time notifications based on individual shopper profiles and store traffic patterns. The company's technology helps retailers of all sizes, including boutique shops, restaurants, and large retail chains, to optimize operations, increase sales, and enhance customer satisfaction by fostering meaningful relationships with their clientele. Founded in 2013, Aislelabs continues to innovate in the realm of big data analytics for the retail sector.
Atomic Reach
Series A in 2014
Atomic Reach Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in a pre-publishing content optimization platform designed for publishers, brands, and bloggers. Founded in 2010, it utilizes machine learning and data analytics to provide actionable insights that help marketers create content that drives engagement and conversions. The platform enables users to analyze their historical content and adjust it according to audience preferences, thereby maximizing the effectiveness of their online content marketing strategies. By employing advanced linguistic analysis and mathematical models, Atomic Reach assists marketers in refining their messaging to enhance reader conversion rates.
PUSH Design Solutions Inc. is a technology company based in Toronto, Canada, founded in 2013. It specializes in designing and developing workout performance monitoring solutions, primarily through its PUSH Band 2.0, a wristband that tracks workout data from both the body and exercise equipment. The company offers an online portal that enables users to organize their workouts, training programs, and store their performance data. PUSH operates under two brands: PUSH Pro, which provides solutions for professional sports, wellness, and military sectors, allowing coaches and trainers to schedule and analyze user performance remotely; and PUSH Athlete, which aims to enhance the fitness experience by integrating traditional equipment with advanced technology, offering features such as coaching, data analysis, and community engagement.
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 alerts and connection to security operations, Indoor Positioning System for threat location and response, 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, Inc. is a Toronto-based company that develops a mobile application facilitating the sharing of medical images and case studies among healthcare professionals. Founded in 2012, the application allows physicians, medical students, nurses, and emergency medical technicians to connect globally, view, discuss, and share patient cases for educational and diagnostic purposes. The platform promotes collaboration and knowledge sharing across various medical specialties, enhancing real-time consultation and improving patient outcomes. With a growing global community of millions of users, Figure 1 serves as a vital resource for healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their learning and practice.
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.
BlueDot
Seed Round in 2013
BlueDot Inc. is a data analytics company based in Toronto, Canada, specializing in infectious disease monitoring and response. Founded in 2008 and formerly known as BioDiaspora Inc., BlueDot employs a combination of artificial intelligence and human expertise to analyze over 190 infectious diseases worldwide. The company provides critical insights by integrating various datasets, including disease outbreaks, healthcare facilities, local mobility patterns, animal populations, and climate data. Its early warning system helps public and private organizations identify potential infectious disease threats, allowing them to respond effectively without overreacting or underreacting. By delivering comprehensive data analytics solutions, BlueDot aims to enhance global preparedness against infectious diseases.
ExactFlat
Series B in 2013
ExactFlat, a division of Tri-D Technologies Inc. based in Toronto, Canada, specializes in software that converts 3D CAD designs into 2D flat patterns for the textile and composite industries. Its platform facilitates the transformation of three-dimensional objects into flat patterns and production templates, streamlining the design process for sewing patterns. Additionally, it provides tools for calculating and adjusting material costs, enhancing efficiency in product fabrication. By bridging the gap between 3D modeling and flat pattern design, ExactFlat supports manufacturers in optimizing their production workflows.
Atomic Reach
Seed Round in 2013
Atomic Reach Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in a pre-publishing content optimization platform designed for publishers, brands, and bloggers. Founded in 2010, it utilizes machine learning and data analytics to provide actionable insights that help marketers create content that drives engagement and conversions. The platform enables users to analyze their historical content and adjust it according to audience preferences, thereby maximizing the effectiveness of their online content marketing strategies. By employing advanced linguistic analysis and mathematical models, Atomic Reach assists marketers in refining their messaging to enhance reader conversion rates.
Unata Inc. is a Toronto-based company that offers a marketing and analytics platform designed to enhance the grocery shopping experience through personalization and real-time engagement. Founded in 2009, Unata connects retailers' loyalty and customer relationship management systems with various digital channels, creating an integrated omni-commerce environment. Its platform tracks customer interactions, including pre-purchase behaviors, and utilizes machine learning to deliver tailored product recommendations and promotions based on individual shopping histories. By linking web, mobile, email, and in-store experiences, Unata empowers grocery retailers to improve customer loyalty and increase spending, making the shopping process more relevant and efficient for consumers. The company operates as a subsidiary of Maplebear Inc. since 2018.
Jibestream
Seed Round in 2012
Jibestream Inc. specializes in indoor navigation and mapping software, providing a geospatial platform that integrates business data with indoor maps to enhance the functionality of smart indoor spaces. Founded in 2009 and based in Toronto, Canada, the company offers a suite of tools, including SDKs, APIs, and a web-based content management system, allowing developers to create customized map-enabled solutions for various enterprise applications. These solutions support use cases such as wayfinding, asset tracking, spatial business intelligence, and facilities management. Jibestream's clientele includes notable organizations like the US Army, the Pentagon, and Toronto Pearson Airport. The company has also established strategic partnerships with firms like Cisco and Crestron. As of August 2019, Jibestream operates as a subsidiary of Inpixon Canada, Inc.
Horizn is a SaaS technology company based in Toronto that provides a knowledge-sharing platform designed for banks and financial institutions. The company focuses on enhancing digital adoption and improving customer and employee experiences through its innovative mobile enterprise platform. By integrating learning, social technology, and advanced analytics, Horizn empowers organizations to distribute knowledge effectively among employees, partners, and customers, driving engagement and results. Operating globally in over 40 countries and supporting 15 languages, Horizn serves a diverse clientele and boasts a workforce that speaks 19 languages and hails from more than 14 countries. The platform enables financial institutions to enhance digital knowledge and usage, ultimately accelerating adoption rates and improving customer interactions.
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.
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. As a subsidiary of Symantec Corporation since November 2017, SurfEasy offers a portable USB key that launches a password-protected web browser, ensuring that users' internet traffic is encrypted across its high-speed network. The company's focus is on delivering user-friendly tools that enhance online safety and protect personal information.
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.
Xagenic
Seed Round in 2011
Xagenic Inc. is a Toronto-based molecular diagnostics company focused on developing innovative technology for decentralized and rapid diagnostic testing. The company aims to enhance patient care by enabling on-demand, near-patient molecular testing, which allows clinicians to make informed treatment decisions during the initial consultation. Xagenic's technology facilitates rapid, enzyme-free detection of nucleic acids from clinical samples, yielding results in just 20 minutes. By commercializing a simple and fully automated platform, Xagenic is positioned to revolutionize diagnostic testing by enabling it to be conducted outside of traditional clinical laboratories. The company is also working on tests for infectious diseases that provide clinically actionable results in a timely manner, thereby improving overall healthcare efficiency and reducing costs.
Geminare
Seed Round in 2010
Geminare is a leading provider of Recovery as a Service (RaaS) solutions tailored for the Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) sector. The company specializes in innovative cloud technologies, including Cloud Recovery and Cloud Storage, which are distributed through a global network of channel partners. Geminare's offerings feature a mature resilience management platform that supports IT resilience orchestration and automation, facilitating businesses in launching effective RaaS products. With a focus on a multi-vendor, technology-neutral approach, the platform enables service providers to implement advanced role-based access controls. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Geminare operates in the U.S., Canada, and Europe, partnering with notable organizations such as Qwest Communications, Hosting.com, Bell Canada, and CA Technologies Inc.
MedCurrent
Seed Round in 2009
MedCurrent Corporation is a Toronto-based company that specializes in medical appropriateness decision support solutions for radiologists and imaging facilities. Founded in 2003, MedCurrent offers OrderRight, a radiology decision support system that assists physicians in selecting appropriate radiology procedures for patients, facilitates the delivery of essential clinical information to imaging facilities, and aids payers in managing pre-authorization processes and ensuring compliance with established guidelines. The platform is designed to enhance clinical decision-making by integrating real-time, evidence-based guidance within existing clinical workflows at the point of care. MedCurrent's technology emphasizes deep integration with electronic medical records, ensuring ease of use and configurability, which positions the company as a leader in the clinical decision support sector. Its products are marketed directly to payers, healthcare providers, and partners, including vendors of electronic medical record systems.
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
Seed Round in 2009
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 identify the source of functional errors without requiring user guidance, streamlining the debugging process. Its flagship product, OnPoint, is designed to quickly localize errors and provide fixes, facilitating a more efficient software development workflow. With over 15 years of research and patented technology, Vennsa has established itself as a leader in the industry, validated by a range of customers and partners. The company is supported by various private and federal funding sources and is managed by a team of experienced professionals from the electronic design automation sector.
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
Seed Round in 2008
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
Seed Round in 2008
Kneebone Inc. is a Canadian company that specializes in marketing performance management software solutions. Founded in 2004 and based in Toronto, it offers a comprehensive SaaS platform known as Kneebone 3.0, which integrates various marketing activities—such as advertising, social media, and corporate communications—with performance metrics like customer transactions. The platform includes several modules, such as the Cross Marketing Data Model, which consolidates internal and external data, and the Patented Performance Algorithm, which automates data mapping to facilitate historical analysis and future planning. Kneebone also provides tools for real-time reporting and dashboard visualization through applications like Kneebone Fisical and Kneebone Fisical PRO, as well as planning capabilities with Kneebone Reflex. The company serves diverse sectors, including B2B, financial services, consumer packaged goods, retail, ICT, and utilities, while also offering educational and support services to enhance client marketing effectiveness.
Encycle
Seed Round in 2008
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.