The Ontario Centres of Excellence invests in projects and people to accelerate industry R&D to impact the Ontario economy through the commercialization of leading edge research. OCE invests in - Industry-Academic collaborative research - Commercialization of academic research through licensing and spin off companies - Early stage seed financing of start-ups - Skills development for high quality personnel The Ontario Centres of Excellence is a not-for-profit corporation founded in 1987. Core funding is provided by the Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation
Vice President, Corporate Planning and Development
Past deals in Canada
Syngli
Grant in 2020
Syngli Inc., previously known as NeuRecall Inc., is an educational technology start-up with locations in Kitchener-Waterloo, Canada, and Berkeley, United States. The company has created an online platform aimed at enhancing teaching and learning efficiency across various applications, including language acquisition and standardized test preparation for fields such as medicine. Utilizing principles from cognitive neuroscience and machine learning, Syngli's platform features a dynamic knowledge base that evolves through user contributions. It effectively monitors each learner's understanding and leverages this data to provide tailored information and generate customized questions, thereby facilitating a more personalized learning experience.
ColdBlock Technologies
Series A in 2020
Coldbock Technologies Inc. is a Canadian company specializing in the development and manufacture of laboratory sample digestion products, including test tubes made from borosilicate and quartz glass. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Saint Catharines, the company offers two main digesters: the CB12L for larger sample sizes and the CB15S for smaller samples. Coldblock employs short-wave infrared sample digestion technology, which enhances laboratory efficiency, productivity, and safety by enabling clients in various sectors, including mining, metals and alloys, environmental testing, food, and agriculture, to prepare samples quickly and obtain accurate results. The company's services encompass mining assays, environmental testing, food testing, metal assays, and laboratory technology.
Clean Works
Grant in 2020
Clean Works is at the forefront of pioneering decontamination solutions that set the industry standard. With a legacy dating back to 1799 in the Niagara Peninsula in Ontario, Canada, we bring a deep-rooted expertise in farming and a commitment to excellence that has stood the test of time. From pre-harvest to post-harvest solutions, our award-winning gas-phase homogenous technology has been rigorously tested and has consistently demonstrated its effectiveness in eliminating up to 99.99% of pathogens and food-spoiling organisms, ensuring your produce is safe and fresh. We have successfully commercialized our technology in six countries, making a global impact. Our solutions offer rapid, chemical-free decontamination, setting new benchmarks for efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability. Harnessing the power of science and technology, we're committed to a world where contamination is no longer a threat. Discover how Clean Works is transforming the produce industry: www.https://cleanworkscorp.com
Syngli
Grant in 2019
Syngli Inc., previously known as NeuRecall Inc., is an educational technology start-up with locations in Kitchener-Waterloo, Canada, and Berkeley, United States. The company has created an online platform aimed at enhancing teaching and learning efficiency across various applications, including language acquisition and standardized test preparation for fields such as medicine. Utilizing principles from cognitive neuroscience and machine learning, Syngli's platform features a dynamic knowledge base that evolves through user contributions. It effectively monitors each learner's understanding and leverages this data to provide tailored information and generate customized questions, thereby facilitating a more personalized learning experience.
Pond Technologies
Grant in 2019
Pond Technologies Holdings Inc. is a Canadian technology company that specializes in producing microalgal biomass by utilizing carbon dioxide emissions from industrial sources. The company's innovative algae-growing platform effectively captures CO2 and converts it into high-quality algal biomass, which can be processed into various products, including nutraceuticals, superfoods, animal feeds, biofuels, and bioplastics. This technology not only contributes to sustainability by reducing carbon emissions but also addresses market demands in sectors such as aquaculture and agriculture. Pond operates through three segments: Nutraceutical Products, which focuses on production and sales; Technology Services, offering consulting and facility construction; and royalties from its proprietary technology. The company’s modular and scalable growth system is designed to minimize land use and water consumption, making it a viable solution for existing industrial sites.
Studio 1 Labs
Grant in 2019
Studio 1 Labs is a Canadian deep-tech company specializing in the development of advanced electronic systems and multi-dimensional sensor fabrics. These innovative fabrics are designed to enhance human-computer interaction by enabling technology to sense and respond to warmth, presence, and touch. Unlike conventional AI systems that focus solely on sensing, Studio 1 Labs' technology aims to create a more intuitive connection by allowing devices to "feel" the nuances of human touch. This approach not only enhances the functionality of electronic systems but also promotes increased accuracy and reduced energy consumption, contributing to a lower carbon footprint. The applications of these sensor fabrics span various sectors, including healthcare and rehabilitation, where they can significantly improve user experience and engagement.
MedStack
Seed Round in 2019
MedStack, Inc. is a Canadian company based in Toronto that operates an end-to-end cloud developer platform specifically designed for healthcare applications. Founded in 2015, the platform provides developers with tools to address critical challenges in data privacy, security, and interoperability. MedStack offers a comprehensive solution that combines automated cloud data security with pre-written compliance policies aligned with industry standards such as HIPAA and ISO 27001. This approach reduces the time and cost of developing integrated, patient-centric healthcare applications by 60%. The platform has gained recognition for its effectiveness, being integrated by numerous digital health companies and endorsed by prestigious healthcare institutions like Cedars-Sinai and the NHS. Its capabilities include a standards-oriented cloud database and healthcare workflow building blocks that facilitate compliance and streamline system integration, enabling developers to build, launch, and scale compliant applications efficiently.
Luminari
Seed Round in 2019
Luminari is a career management platform for CPAs (Chartered Professional Accountants). We help make their lives easier and their careers progress faster by offering a unique suite of services to help them get ahead. From jobs, CPD/education, mentorship, events, volunteer roles & more, Luminari has helped thousands of Canadian CPAs take the next step in their career. Luminari is proudly partnered with Xero, CPA Ontario, CIBC, Farber Group, CBV (Certified Business Valuators), FEI Canada, Canadian IP Office & more organizations who are all striving to drive the accounting profession forward. Luminari was founded in 2016 by Michael Kravshik and Adam Bercovici.
Postalgia
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Postalgia Inc. is a direct mail marketing service company based in Markham, Canada, founded in 2014. The company specializes in creating personalized mail marketing materials, including handwritten letters, envelopes, and postcards, using advanced robotics technology. Postalgia focuses on providing customized mailing solutions and creative correspondence ideas, enabling businesses to enhance their marketing efforts through unique and engaging mail.
Eyeread
Seed Round in 2018
Eyeread, now known as Squiggle Park, is a digital literacy technology company based in Halifax, Canada, with additional offices in the United States. Founded in 2014, it focuses on enhancing literacy rates through an adaptive learning platform that utilizes engaging video games for children. The platform supports learners from preschool to grade eight, including English Language Learning populations, by offering a freemium model that makes high-quality educational content accessible to all. Squiggle Park's games are designed to keep users within their zone of proximal development, adapting to individual skill levels and ensuring effective learning. The platform has proven successful in fostering engagement and retention, outperforming industry benchmarks for mobile games. Its ease of implementation and educator dashboards that track learner progress contribute to high adoption rates among schools and organizations, making it a valuable tool for educators. In under two years, the platform attracted 2.5 million players, largely through word-of-mouth referrals from teachers.
Acumyn
Seed Round in 2018
Acumyn Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Toronto, Canada, specializes in developing radiology software for medical equipment. The company offers AQUA, a web-based quality assurance management software designed to streamline QA workflows in radiotherapy departments. AQUA automates and standardizes testing processes, allowing clinics to efficiently manage quality assurance protocols with out-of-the-box test protocols and customizable scripting options. This innovative platform centralizes all necessary quality assurance tests, significantly reducing the time and resources required for these complex tasks, and ensuring reliable operation of radiotherapy equipment. Acumyn operates as a subsidiary of Elekta AB.
GoWrench Auto
Seed Round in 2018
GoWrench Auto provides mobile auto repair, tyre replacement, and maintenance services. They offer mobile tyre swaps, fleet services, diagnostics, shop rims, and inspections. They also provide windscreen wiper linkage replacement, window inspection, rustproofing, and windscreen washer tube replacement services.
Intellect Dynamics
Grant in 2018
Intellect Dynamics Inc. is a technology solutions provider based in Markham, Canada, founded in 2015. The company specializes in real-time analytics, artificial intelligence, business process automation, and decision support. It develops self-organizing systems that transform unmanageable data collections into associative neural networks, facilitating better data organization and analysis. Additionally, Intellect Dynamics implements Unified Information Access platforms that integrate information silos, enabling seamless data blending across enterprises of all sizes, from small and medium businesses to multinational corporations. The company also offers consulting and custom development services to enhance its clients' operational efficiency and decision-making capabilities.
House of Anesi
Seed Round in 2018
House of Anesi Inc. is a Toronto-based lingerie brand established in 2016, specializing in the design, manufacture, and sale of innovative bras for women. The company focuses on combining modern technology with comfortable designs, offering products that feature cooling gel straps, a distinctive three-dimensional metal-free underwire, and elastically differentiated fabrics. These advancements aim to enhance comfort and promote body positivity, allowing women to feel confident in their innerwear. House of Anesi primarily serves its customers through online sales, making its products accessible to a broader audience.
EntreLaunch
Seed Round in 2018
EntreLaunch Inc. is focused on empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs through a comprehensive online pre-accelerator program aimed at youth aged 15-35. Established in 2015 and based in Ontario, the company seeks to address global youth unemployment and underemployment by offering free access to entrepreneurial education, with premium upgrades available. Among its key initiatives is the Impact Cup, a 48-hour experiential challenge designed to equip participants with essential soft skills. EntreLaunch also provides a microfunding program that enables young individuals to test and validate their business ideas with small funds of up to $3,000, supported by community contributions through the High Five Fund. Additionally, the company plans to implement a microcredit program inspired by the Grameen Bank model to facilitate low-interest loans. By focusing on social impact and ensuring accessibility to rural and remote areas, EntreLaunch aims to reach at-risk youth and those struggling in traditional education, fostering their potential as future entrepreneurs.
FPrimeC Solutions
Seed Round in 2018
FPrimeC Solutions Inc. is a Canadian company specializing in the research, development, and manufacturing of innovative testing solutions for the infrastructure industry. Founded in 2015 and based in Oshawa, the company produces devices like i.Pile, a wireless instrument designed to evaluate the integrity of piles and deep foundations. This technology helps engineers identify defects such as cracks and voids. FPrimeC Solutions offers a range of services including bridge inspection, corrosion monitoring, foundation testing, concrete imaging, and structural engineering assessments. Their focus on non-destructive testing and structural health monitoring enables the effective evaluation of various concrete structures, including beams, columns, and mass foundations, providing essential data for owners and managers to maintain the safety and performance of public infrastructure.
Pond Technologies
Grant in 2017
Pond Technologies Holdings Inc. is a Canadian technology company that specializes in producing microalgal biomass by utilizing carbon dioxide emissions from industrial sources. The company's innovative algae-growing platform effectively captures CO2 and converts it into high-quality algal biomass, which can be processed into various products, including nutraceuticals, superfoods, animal feeds, biofuels, and bioplastics. This technology not only contributes to sustainability by reducing carbon emissions but also addresses market demands in sectors such as aquaculture and agriculture. Pond operates through three segments: Nutraceutical Products, which focuses on production and sales; Technology Services, offering consulting and facility construction; and royalties from its proprietary technology. The company’s modular and scalable growth system is designed to minimize land use and water consumption, making it a viable solution for existing industrial sites.
Alaunus
Seed Round in 2017
Alaunus Inc., based in Kitchener, Canada, specializes in providing cloud-based mobile solutions tailored for the healthcare industry. Established in 2011, the company develops back office software that addresses various management needs within healthcare organizations. Its platform efficiently manages client files, scheduling, billing, and time tracking at the point of care, facilitating intelligent invoice generation and payroll automation. By directly engaging with practitioners and case managers, Alaunus identifies areas for improvement in the healthcare landscape, aiming to replace outdated processes with innovative solutions. The company is committed to equipping healthcare organizations of all sizes and specialties with effective tools to enhance their operational efficiency and grow their customer base.
2Keys
Grant in 2017
2Keys Corporation, founded in 1998 and based in Ottawa and Toronto, Canada, specializes in designing, integrating, and operating security solutions for public sector entities, financial institutions, and commercial enterprises. The company is recognized as a national leader in providing secure digital experiences, focusing on principles of confidentiality, availability, integrity, and privacy. Its offerings include digital identity platforms and cybersecurity solutions delivered through managed and professional services. 2Keys provides a range of security consulting services, encompassing systems integration, cloud security, threat assessments, disaster recovery planning, and managed security services, which feature 24/7 monitoring and support. Additionally, the company offers Root of QAOS, a cybersecurity solution that supplies trusted and certified entropy to enterprises and developers. Operating as a subsidiary of Interac, Inc. since November 2019, 2Keys continues to enhance digital business value for its clients through tailored security solutions.
SSIMWAVE
Grant in 2017
SSIMWAVE Inc. is a software company specializing in video quality monitoring and optimization solutions tailored for the media, communication, and entertainment industries. Founded in 2013 and based in Waterloo, Canada, SSIMWAVE develops tools that enhance video quality through perceptual measurements. Their offerings include the Video QoE Monitor for on-demand content, Video QoE Monitor Live for real-time broadcast monitoring, and the Perceptual Stream Optimizer, which enhances video encoding processes. Additionally, the Smart Video Streaming technology allows for adaptive streaming that optimizes viewer experience while reducing bandwidth costs. SSIMWAVE's platform automates the assessment of video quality, enabling organizations, including major studios, to improve the consistency and effectiveness of their quality assurance processes.
Korah
Grant in 2017
Korah Limited is an IT consulting firm that specializes in application development and digital transformation solutions. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Markham, Canada, with an additional office in North Point, Hong Kong, the company offers a range of services, including the development of ccRobot, a cloud-based customer care platform that automates customer inquiries, and ERP Bizsoln, an integrated ERP solution for business information management. Korah also provides Kato TV, a cloud application for launching campaigns across signage networks. Their services cater to various sectors, including advertising, finance, and telecommunications, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency and customer experience through automation and technology integration. The company employs a team of experienced IT professionals dedicated to delivering innovative, scalable, and sustainable digital solutions that optimize client operations and improve engagement across multiple digital channels.
APX Building & Onsite Data Solutions
Grant in 2017
APX Building & Onsite Data Solutions is a Canadian company based in Ottawa that specializes in enhancing safety for first responders through innovative software solutions. The company provides a variety of applications designed to streamline the creation and sharing of tactical pre-incident plans. SmartCapture is a mobile app that facilitates rapid data collection and plan development, while SmartView allows first responders to access and share this information seamlessly across different agencies. Additionally, SmartTrainer helps emergency personnel familiarize themselves with their surroundings through enriched pre-incident plans, and SmartInspect enables efficient fire inspections with instant data access. APX is recognized as a leader in Smart City infrastructure, focusing on the importance of accessible and secure data sharing to improve emergency response effectiveness.
Kegshoe
Seed Round in 2017
Kegshoe Inc. is a company that specializes in developing keg tracking software tailored for breweries, beverage producers, and distributors. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, Kegshoe offers a software application that enables users to monitor keg inventory across various stages, including production, storage, sales, and delivery, all accessible via mobile devices. This technology helps breweries minimize keg loss, enhance turnover rates, and obtain crucial insights into their keg fleets and sales performance.
MediSeen
Seed Round in 2017
MediSeen Inc. is a healthcare services provider based in North York, Canada, specializing in at-home care through a cloud-based digital platform. Founded in 2016, the company connects patients with a diverse range of healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, physiotherapists, and mental health specialists. MediSeen's platform facilitates mobile and virtual appointments, making healthcare more accessible and affordable. Patients can easily browse and book services for both online and in-home visits through secure applications or the company’s website. By enabling healthcare providers to deliver care directly to patients, MediSeen enhances the efficiency of healthcare delivery and supports practitioners in expanding their services within the community.
Meet Auto
Seed Round in 2017
Meet Auto Inc. operates an online marketplace that facilitates the buying and selling of new and used motor vehicles in Canada. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Ottawa, the company provides a platform, MeetAuto.ca, where users can manage notifications, messages, and test drive requests, as well as compare prices and search for vehicles. This marketplace includes a variety of vehicle types, such as cars, trucks, SUVs, and minivans, allowing users to post advertisements and connect with potential buyers or sellers. Meet Auto aims to modernize the automotive listing experience by streamlining the transaction process for its users.
Fintros
Seed Round in 2017
Fintros Inc. operates an innovative recruitment platform designed for accounting and finance professionals. Founded in 2016 and based in Toronto, Canada, Fintros allows users to anonymously explore various career opportunities, including positions such as senior staff accountant and audit manager. The platform emphasizes inclusivity and fairness in the hiring process, enabling firms to attract diverse talent and assess candidates based on skills and experiences without bias. Utilizing advanced technology, including military-grade encryption and blockchain, Fintros provides candidates with a secure environment to showcase their profiles to potential employers while receiving personalized resume feedback and coaching. This approach enables candidates to discreetly navigate their career paths and find roles that align with their preferences.
Green Story
Seed Round in 2017
Green Story Inc., based in Toronto, Canada, is a sustainability intelligence platform tailored for the fashion industry. The company specializes in providing visual storytelling solutions that help green brands connect with consumers by showcasing the environmental impact of their products. Through a robust suite of tools, Green Story offers insights into product footprints, enabling organizations to enhance customer experiences with data-driven sustainability narratives. Their services include supply chain data assessment and collaboration, cradle-to-grave product lifecycle assessments, and impact visualization tools. The platform supports brands in measuring and communicating their sustainability efforts, facilitating compliance with industry standards, and offering access to environmental offset projects. Green Story partners with numerous leading brands globally, helping them navigate the complexities of sustainability while driving meaningful change in the market.
Smats Traffic Solutions
Seed Round in 2017
Smats Traffic Solutions Inc. specializes in developing advanced vehicle detection software and smart traffic management systems. Founded in 2015 and based in Ottawa, Canada, the company offers a range of solutions designed to improve traffic flow on roadways, at borders, and within ports. Their platform combines hardware sensors with machine learning and artificial intelligence to deliver actionable traffic analytics, facilitating effective congestion management. In addition to traffic management solutions, Smats Traffic Solutions manufactures portable tools, including tablets and traffic boxes, to aid in the collection and analysis of traffic data. This enables decision-makers to optimize traffic patterns and enhance overall transportation efficiency.
Prosperitas Medical Solutions
Seed Round in 2017
Prosperitas is a startup on the leading edge medical software development. Prosperitas is also the developer of the BillAssist Mobile Billing Platform, the first end-to-end billing solution that allows Canadian doctors to process their claims from anywhere in real time.
Health Yourself Guide
Seed Round in 2017
Health Yourself Guide Inc., operating as HealthYourselfGuide.com, is an online platform dedicated to providing healthcare information aimed at empowering patients. Founded in 2017 and based in Port Perry, Canada, the company produces informative video content that blends patient stories, healthcare professional interviews, and preventative care advice. This approach aims to engage and educate users about various health conditions, inspiring them to take an active role in their health journey. In addition to delivering valuable health information, Health Yourself Guide also cultivates an email database that healthcare providers can leverage for outreach campaigns, enhancing communication between patients and providers.
Distributed ID
Seed Round in 2017
Distributed ID Inc. is a Toronto-based company established in 2016 that specializes in developing a data governance infrastructure tailored for the financial services sector. Its platform facilitates data matching, mapping, and auditing, enabling organizations to enhance data exchange and collaboration. The company offers a data gateway that allows for the transparent auditing and tracing of transactions, ensuring compliance with privacy standards. This gateway permits third-party access to users' financial data without relying on traditional methods such as logins or screen scraping, ensuring a secure and efficient sharing process.
Tandempark
Seed Round in 2017
Tandempark Inc is a volunteer engagement platform founded in 2015 and based in Barrie, Canada. The platform facilitates connections and communication between volunteers and organizations, enabling them to work together effectively. It provides tools for organizations to recruit, manage, schedule, and communicate with their volunteer teams, enhancing civic engagement and community building. By combining cloud-based volunteer management software with a community network, Tandempark helps organizations lead their volunteers and encourages individuals to get involved in their communities. Additionally, the platform allows cities to measure, track, and celebrate local social impact, fostering strong and vibrant communities.
Salient Energy
Seed Round in 2017
Salient Energy is commercializing a revolutionary new battery based on research at the University of Waterloo. Their zinc-ion battery is perfectly suited, both technically and economically, for storing electricity in the grid. The company's proprietary cathode materials store energy in zinc in a way that has never been commercialized before – Salient Energy has made unique cathode materials that can actually incorporate zinc in their crystal lattice instead of just reacting on the surface. This allows the batteries to have a relatively high energy density. It also allows the user to use of traditional battery designs that are compatible with standard manufacturing equipment. This means that the cheaper, safer, and the longer-lasting battery can be made in existing battery factories around the world.
Charity Republic
Grant in 2017
As a Canadian-based social enterprise established in 2010, they seek to empower individuals and organizations to promote positive social change through volunteerism and community engagement. Students are not graduating high school because they lost a piece of paper. Volunteers aren't being engaged because of archaic, paper-based inefficiencies. they've developed three distinct software platforms in order to solve these problems. they designed the Charity Republic volunteer management software for non-profits and charities with the help of over 60 volunteer coordinators. It was built by volunteer coordinators, for volunteer coordinators.
Studio 1 Labs
Grant in 2017
Studio 1 Labs is a Canadian deep-tech company specializing in the development of advanced electronic systems and multi-dimensional sensor fabrics. These innovative fabrics are designed to enhance human-computer interaction by enabling technology to sense and respond to warmth, presence, and touch. Unlike conventional AI systems that focus solely on sensing, Studio 1 Labs' technology aims to create a more intuitive connection by allowing devices to "feel" the nuances of human touch. This approach not only enhances the functionality of electronic systems but also promotes increased accuracy and reduced energy consumption, contributing to a lower carbon footprint. The applications of these sensor fabrics span various sectors, including healthcare and rehabilitation, where they can significantly improve user experience and engagement.
MyndTec
Grant in 2017
MyndTec, Inc. is a medical device company based in Mississauga, Canada, established in 2008. The company specializes in the development, distribution, and marketing of therapeutic devices aimed at improving the quality of life for individuals suffering from upper limb paralysis due to stroke, spinal cord injury, or traumatic brain injury. Its flagship product, MyndMove, utilizes functional electrical stimulation (FES) technology to help restore voluntary movement in affected individuals. MyndTec focuses on non-invasive therapies that enhance functionality and promote independence, addressing the needs of a growing patient population in Canada and the United States.
Ulula
Pre Seed Round in 2017
Ulula LLC is a human rights technology and analytics company that specializes in improving working conditions across various sectors, including agriculture, mining, manufacturing, and construction. Founded in 2013 and based in Toronto, Canada, with an additional office in New York, Ulula develops a software and analytics platform that enables organizations to monitor human rights risks by directly engaging workers and communities in real time. Utilizing mobile technologies such as SMS, USSD, and IVR, the platform creates sustainable feedback loops, allowing for the collection of timely and accurate insights regardless of network connectivity or language barriers. This approach ensures that stakeholders have access to safe and secure feedback channels, ultimately helping organizations address social, environmental, and governance challenges effectively.
SSIMWAVE
Seed Round in 2017
SSIMWAVE Inc. is a software company specializing in video quality monitoring and optimization solutions tailored for the media, communication, and entertainment industries. Founded in 2013 and based in Waterloo, Canada, SSIMWAVE develops tools that enhance video quality through perceptual measurements. Their offerings include the Video QoE Monitor for on-demand content, Video QoE Monitor Live for real-time broadcast monitoring, and the Perceptual Stream Optimizer, which enhances video encoding processes. Additionally, the Smart Video Streaming technology allows for adaptive streaming that optimizes viewer experience while reducing bandwidth costs. SSIMWAVE's platform automates the assessment of video quality, enabling organizations, including major studios, to improve the consistency and effectiveness of their quality assurance processes.
MedStack
Angel Round in 2017
MedStack, Inc. is a Canadian company based in Toronto that operates an end-to-end cloud developer platform specifically designed for healthcare applications. Founded in 2015, the platform provides developers with tools to address critical challenges in data privacy, security, and interoperability. MedStack offers a comprehensive solution that combines automated cloud data security with pre-written compliance policies aligned with industry standards such as HIPAA and ISO 27001. This approach reduces the time and cost of developing integrated, patient-centric healthcare applications by 60%. The platform has gained recognition for its effectiveness, being integrated by numerous digital health companies and endorsed by prestigious healthcare institutions like Cedars-Sinai and the NHS. Its capabilities include a standards-oriented cloud database and healthcare workflow building blocks that facilitate compliance and streamline system integration, enabling developers to build, launch, and scale compliant applications efficiently.
FireRein
Grant in 2017
FireRein Inc., established in 2012 and based in Napanee, Canada, specializes in the manufacture of eco-friendly firefighting solutions. The company's flagship product, Eco-Gel, is a plant-based water additive designed to enhance firefighting effectiveness while minimizing environmental impact. It serves as a safer alternative to traditional toxic firefighting foams, allowing for the prevention, protection, and extinguishing of fires. In addition to Eco-Gel, FireRein offers Eco-Rinse, which assists users in cleaning firefighting equipment, and FireRein TPP, a tool that optimizes the thickness and viscosity of Eco-Gel for effective application. The company also provides training programs to ensure proper usage of its products. FireRein's innovations aim to reduce human and environmental toxicity associated with traditional firefighting methods, making their solutions suitable for use across various settings, including residential, commercial, and industrial environments.
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.
Dateva
Seed Round in 2017
Dateva Inc. is a medical health company based in Toronto, Canada, founded in 2016. The company specializes in data integration, analysis, and reporting, focusing on health data from diverse sources. Dateva's platform enables organizations, healthcare providers, and individuals to access health insights and predictions. It features a comprehensive data catalog that allows users to search and filter datasets by various criteria, including data type, gender, age group, medical condition, location, and data provider. Additionally, users can purchase and download data, enhancing the accessibility and usability of health-related information for informed decision-making.
NoticeConnect
Seed Round in 2017
NoticeConnect is a web platform for publishing, accessing, and managing legal information. NoticeConnect effectively and affordably connects public legal notices with their intended audiences. The platform is trusted by lawyers, trustees, banks, and the government. In 2017, the Superior Court confirmed that publishing a notice to creditors on NoticeConnect entitles an estate trustee to the liability protection afforded the Trustee Act. Since then, the company has developed a suite of products for creditors and the Canada Will Registry.
Mariner Endosurgery
Seed Round in 2017
Canadian medical device startup. Commercializing augmented visualization and robotic assistance for minimally invasive surgery.
Wearatec
Seed Round in 2017
Wearatec Inc. specializes in the design and development of wearable computing devices, focusing primarily on innovative watch clasps and buckles that integrate advanced technology. Founded in 2013 and based in Waterloo, Canada, the company offers products like the Link smart clasp, which provides features such as push notifications, messaging, fitness tracking, and chronograph capabilities. Additionally, their Smart-Clasp utilizes encrypted near field communication (NFC) technology for secure payment processing and seamless connectivity with smartphones. Wearatec's products are designed to enhance the functionality of traditional watches by incorporating electronics and a curved display, allowing users to receive alerts, control music, and monitor fitness metrics.
AdvanceWorx
Seed Round in 2017
AdvanceWorx Inc., based in Sudbury, Canada, specializes in developing mobile thermal imaging hardware and software solutions. The company focuses on creating mobile experiences across various platforms, including Mac OS X, Windows, Linux, and Unix. In addition to software development, AdvanceWorx offers a range of services that encompass communication strategy, brand conception, graphic design, and website design.
Setter
Seed Round in 2017
Setter Inc. is a professional services provider based in Toronto, Canada, that connects homeowners with personal home managers through its application. Founded in 2016, the company facilitates the booking of various home maintenance and repair services, including window cleaning, landscaping, furnace installation, and countertop replacement. Setter Inc. offers personalized recommendations and manages all aspects of home improvement, ensuring a streamlined experience for homeowners. As of November 21, 2020, Setter operates as a subsidiary of Thumbtack, Inc.
Halion Displays
Convertible Note in 2017
Halion Displays Inc., founded in 2015 and located in Waterloo, Canada, specializes in the development of low-power, full-color displays designed for portable devices, including smartwatches and e-readers. The company's innovative technology is inspired by traditional printing methods, utilizing advanced cyan, magenta, and yellow materials that can rapidly change colors, thus providing a high refresh rate. Halion Displays aims to establish a new global standard in display technologies, offering daylight-visible displays that combine the best features of print with the capability to display video, enhancing the user experience in next-generation devices.
WinterLight Labs
Seed Round in 2017
WinterLight Labs Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in developing a speech-based platform for detecting cognitive and mental diseases, including dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Founded in 2015, the company utilizes artificial intelligence to analyze and quantify speech and language patterns, allowing for the accurate identification and monitoring of cognitive impairments. The platform can assess a person's cognitive, acoustic, and linguistic state from a brief one-minute speech sample, evaluating aspects such as lexical diversity, syntactic complexity, semantic content, and articulation. WinterLight Labs' technology has significant applications in clinical trials, long-term and primary care, and speech-language pathology, enabling healthcare professionals to track the progression of cognitive conditions effectively.
Peekapak
Pre Seed Round in 2017
Peekapak Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in a digital language arts program focused on character education for children. Founded in 2013, Peekapak provides an engaging learning platform that combines digital stories and lessons with interactive games to teach essential social-emotional skills, such as empathy, teamwork, and self-regulation. The program is designed for both classroom and at-home use, enabling educators and parents to foster essential character traits in children. Developed by education experts, Peekapak's resources are standards-aligned and research-based, making it easier for teachers to integrate social-emotional learning into their literacy curriculum. The company has received backing from prominent educational organizations and has garnered attention in various media outlets, highlighting its innovative approach to nurturing compassionate and empathetic citizens.
Lumago
Seed Round in 2016
Lumago Inc. is a Canadian company founded in 2016 and headquartered in Hamilton. It specializes in developing aquaponics technology, specifically through its product, StudyPonics. This portable aquaponics system serves as an educational tool aimed at enhancing food literacy and experiential learning across social, natural science, and business disciplines. By integrating aquaculture and hydroponics into a symbiotic system, Lumago addresses the need for innovative farming practices and offers support to clients within the greenhouse industry.
Blanc Labs
Venture Round in 2016
Blanc Labs Inc. is a technology consulting firm based in Toronto, Canada, that specializes in developing custom digital solutions for various industries, including financial services, telecommunications, healthcare, and emerging technology. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on digital transformation through services such as cloud enablement, application development, and integration, as well as automation and product engineering. Blanc Labs addresses specific industry challenges by providing solutions for banking automation, business process improvement, and artificial intelligence integration. Their offerings aim to enhance operational efficiency, drive innovation, and support clients in maintaining a competitive edge in an evolving digital landscape.
Loom Analytics
Seed Round in 2016
Loom Analytics is a legal data analytics company that builds analytics products for the legal and insurance industries. Its flagship product, Court Analytics, provides analytics for Canadian court cases, and Structura provides similar analytics for private legal datasets.
Good Food For Good
Seed Round in 2016
Good Food For Good Inc. is a social enterprise based in Markham, Canada, that specializes in manufacturing gluten, soy, corn, and preservative-free food products. Founded in 2013, the company offers a range of items including BBQ sauces, ketchups, cooking sauces, and turmeric teas, which are available through a network of retail stores and online platforms. Committed to promoting healthy eating, Good Food For Good operates a unique business model that combines consumer purchases with social impact; for every product sold, the company donates a meal to individuals in need. This initiative reflects its mission to make nutritious food accessible while addressing hunger in communities.
Pics Alive
Seed Round in 2016
Pics Alive Inc. is an art printing studio based in Concord, Canada, specializing in custom design and décor solutions for both home and office environments. Established in 2011, the company offers a diverse portfolio of products, including canvas prints, acrylic facemounts, aluminum prints, and custom wall murals. In addition to these offerings, Pics Alive provides services such as photo editing, collage design, and CNC lettering. The company is committed to sustainability, implementing a fully sustainable print cycle that utilizes environmentally friendly inks and biodegradable materials, while minimizing waste and avoiding hazardous substances. Through its innovative approach, Pics Alive aims to transform spaces with high-quality, custom-designed artwork.
FlexCap Energy
Grant in 2016
FlexCap Energy Ltd. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in the development and delivery of lightweight energy storage solutions. Founded in 2016, the company’s product offerings include flexible thin-film supercapacitors and innovative battery technologies, such as Jupiter Flexible Thin-Film Primary Batteries and Nepthune Water-Activated Thin-Film Batteries. FlexCap Energy focuses on supplying continuous power for a range of applications, particularly in wearable electronics, which encompass smart textiles, active RFID tags, low-energy Bluetooth transmitters, and various sensors. By providing these advanced energy solutions, FlexCap Energy aims to enhance the functionality and efficiency of modern electronic devices.
FleetRover
Seed Round in 2016
FleetRover is a trucking company that specializes in the fields of delivery, GPS, and information technology. It features a mobile-based application platform that allows its users to track their fleets and delivery in real-time. The company was founded in 2015 and headquartered in Ontario, Canada.
Law Scout
Pre Seed Round in 2016
Law Scout is an online platform that connects small businesses to lawyers at the upfront and fixed fees. It’s an online service that makes it faster and easier for businesses to find and hire lawyers. They are not a law firm, and they do not provide legal services, legal advice or lawyer referral services. They do not provide or participate in any legal representation. Law Scout was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Mosaic Manufacturing
Seed Round in 2016
Mosaic Manufacturing Ltd., established in 2014 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, specializes in 3D printing technology that enhances the capabilities of 3D printers. The company develops hardware and software solutions that enable the integration of multiple filaments into a single strand, allowing users to print complex, functional objects without the need for extensive modifications or additional equipment. Mosaic's patented multi-material 3D printing technology supports flexible manufacturing processes and mass customization, helping industries create high-quality products on-demand. By providing a comprehensive ecosystem of additive manufacturing solutions, Mosaic aims to make manufacturing more sustainable and resilient, transforming traditional polymer supply chains for leading companies.
Digital Diatom
Seed Round in 2016
Digital Diatom Inc. is a media design company based in Hamilton, Canada, founded in 2015. The firm specializes in developing science-based video games and simulations, with a focus on high content and educational value. One of its notable offerings is "Emergence," a game that incorporates the principles of evolution and utilizes realistic genetic elements to illustrate how genes contribute to the diversity of life. This approach aims to provide players with an authentic and engaging gaming experience that also promotes scientific understanding.
Ioffe Biotechnologies Inc.
Seed Round in 2016
Featured on Dragons' Den, Indezone Energy is our first product to market. This patent-pending nootropic (cognitive enhancer) is approved by Health Canada with the claim, "Helps to Enhance Cognitive Performance. With the highest regulated quality standards, Indezone is already the #1 Nootropic in Canada on Amazon.ca.
Blue Salt Digital Media
Seed Round in 2016
Blue Salt provides a linear tv ad insertion platform. They enables bar and restaurant owners to display in house ads on live tv. They also communicate information to employees and customers.
Finaeo
Seed Round in 2016
Finaeo Inc. is a technology company based in Toronto, Canada, founded in 2016. It specializes in developing digital applications that serve as assistants and sales coaches for financial advisors, enabling them to share documents, track tasks, answer inquiries, and schedule meetings. Finaeo operates an all-in-one platform designed for the life and health insurance sectors, creating a digital marketplace that connects insurance carriers, brokers, and clients. This integrated experience aims to enhance policy fulfillment and streamline distribution, ultimately improving efficiency for independent life and health insurance brokers. Additionally, Finaeo offers coaching and training services focused on leadership, investor relations, and communication strategies.
Pitstop
Pre Seed Round in 2016
Pitstop, founded in 2015 and based in Kitchener, Canada, specializes in artificial intelligence software that monitors and analyzes vehicle data. The company offers a cloud-based Prognostic Maintenance Platform designed to help enterprises optimize their vehicle fleets by aggregating automotive data from connected vehicles, dealerships, fleet managers, and various stakeholders in the automotive supply chain, including insurance companies. Pitstop's platform utilizes advanced algorithms, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to provide real-time insights into vehicle performance, predict maintenance needs, and prioritize potential failures. By leveraging this wealth of information, Pitstop enables fleets to enhance operational efficiencies, reduce downtime, and lower maintenance costs.
Stratly
Seed Round in 2016
Stratly is a fundraising software company that offers a comprehensive platform designed to assist nonprofits in enhancing their operations and growing their donor base. Founded in 2016 and based in Toronto, Canada, with an office in Santa Monica, California, Stratly's user-friendly solution integrates various functionalities, including donation processing, donor engagement, event management, and membership management. By providing tools for email marketing, data visualization, and workflow automation, Stratly empowers small and mid-sized nonprofits to streamline their fundraising efforts and operate more efficiently. The platform serves a diverse range of sectors, including education, health services, arts and culture, and animal welfare, enabling organizations to optimize their fundraising strategies and improve donor interactions from a single unified system.
Better Current
Seed Round in 2016
Better Current Inc. is a Toronto-based company that focuses on renewable energy solutions, specializing in solar-powered products. Founded in 2014, the company develops the Better ReCharge, a solar-powered phone charging kiosk designed for public spaces, catering to marketing and event companies as well as brands involved in various events such as golf tournaments and music festivals. Additionally, Better Current designs and builds energy storage products, including solar electric vehicle charging stations located in commercial and public areas. Their solar solutions facilitate the storage of renewable energy and include photovoltaic modules capable of powering multiple electric vehicle chargers and LED lighting systems. The company's mission is to promote the use of efficient, clean energy throughout various stages of the renewable energy journey.
ParticipAid
Seed Round in 2016
ParticipAid Inc. is a Canadian company founded in 2015 that operates an online platform designed to facilitate participant recruitment and engagement for researchers. The platform connects the public with the research community, offering tools that enable scientists to establish an online presence, communicate their findings, and streamline participant recruitment processes. It specifically aids neuroscientists by providing engagement and knowledge translation tools that enhance the accessibility and transparency of their research. Through this platform, users can easily discover, learn about, and enroll in both local and online research studies, promoting greater public involvement in scientific research.
Brainsview
Seed Round in 2016
BrainsView Inc. is a company based in Mississauga, Canada, that specializes in brain monitoring technology aimed at critically ill patients. Founded in 2015, the company has developed a dry EEG headband that provides real-time analysis of brain function. This technology generates a numeric index that alerts healthcare professionals to potential brain events, such as recovery from a coma, seizures, or strokes. By analyzing real-time brain activity following injuries, BrainsView's clinical software enhances understanding of brain function in various conditions, ultimately improving neurological treatment and patient outcomes.
Oxilight
Seed Round in 2016
Oxilight Inc. is a Toronto-based medical device company founded in 2015, specializing in the design and manufacture of wound care technologies. The company focuses on creating affordable wound imaging devices aimed at improving the diagnosis of diabetic foot ulcers and conditions related to peripheral vascular disease. These devices enable healthcare professionals to assess wound status effectively without the need for specialized vascular laboratories. By providing physiologically relevant information, Oxilight's technology facilitates earlier diagnostics and patient triaging, ultimately aiming to reduce healthcare costs while saving limbs and lives through timely interventions.
Dozr
Seed Round in 2016
Dozr Inc. operates an online platform that connects equipment renters with lenders, facilitating the rental of various types of equipment. This includes earth-moving machinery, agricultural tools, trucks, snow removal equipment, and more specialized items like aerial work platforms and irrigation equipment. The platform serves a diverse clientele, ranging from multinational construction firms to small business owners and farmers. Founded in 2015 and based in Kitchener, Canada, Dozr aims to enhance the equipment rental industry through technology, making it more efficient and accessible. The company has developed a comprehensive online marketplace that allows rental companies to list their idle equipment and enables contractors to easily search and book necessary tools. Additionally, Dozr has launched a beta version of WebStores, which provides rental companies with tailored e-commerce storefronts, further driving the digitization of the equipment rental sector in North America.
Formen
Seed Round in 2016
Formen Inc. is a Canadian company based in Mississauga that specializes in manufacturing and selling cosmetics and grooming products specifically designed for men. Founded in 2010, the company offers a range of products including face wash, facial moisturizers, under-eye concealers, invisible blotting powders, and anti-shine items. Its product line addresses common skin concerns, utilizing effective ingredients that are free from parabens. Formen's offerings not only help conceal imperfections such as under-eye bags and acne but also include anti-aging creams and serums. The company aims to provide men with discreet solutions for enhancing their appearance, along with personalized product consultations.
ONESET
Seed Round in 2016
OneSet Inc. is a fitness video community that enables users to share workout ideas in 15-second video formats. Founded in 2014 and based in Cambridge, Canada, the platform allows individuals to connect through fitness-related content, fostering a collaborative environment for sharing exercise tips and routines. The service aims to inspire and motivate users by providing a diverse range of quick workout ideas, making fitness more accessible and engaging.
Sojo
Seed Round in 2016
Sojo is a Toronto-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in providing an online platform for social entrepreneurship training and progress tracking. The platform enables users to access a library of training modules, manage projects, and monitor activities related to social entrepreneurship. In addition to its core offerings, Sojo provides workshops, program and content development, and advisory services to support entrepreneurs in their endeavors. The company's focus is on equipping individuals with the necessary tools and resources to succeed in social entrepreneurship, highlighting the potential of this sector as a key driver of future business innovations.
NanoQuan
Grant in 2016
NanoQuan Inc., based in Kitchener, Canada, specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced nanocomposite materials. The company focuses on creating novel materials that exhibit exceptional electrical, mechanical, optical, and thermal properties. Utilizing a unique dispersion-mixing technology, NanoQuan incorporates nano-fillers into various host materials, allowing for tailored solutions that meet the specific requirements of industries such as electronics, automotive, and aerospace. Through its innovative approach, NanoQuan aims to provide high-performance materials at competitive prices, addressing the diverse needs of its clients across multiple sectors.
180 Drums
Seed Round in 2016
180 Drums Inc. is a Canadian company based in Grimsby that provides online video tutorials for drum lessons. The platform offers a range of instructional content covering essential drumming techniques, including grooves, fills, independence, hands, speed, and performance. By enabling students to learn at their own pace, 180 Drums facilitates virtual learning opportunities and allows access to various instructors, making it a valuable resource for aspiring drummers.
Kepler
Pre Seed Round in 2016
Kepler Communications Inc. specializes in satellite communications by designing, developing, and operating satellite infrastructure for space-based connectivity. The company focuses on creating a network of Low-Earth Orbit satellites that facilitate communication for various applications, including connecting space stations and devices. Its offerings include PolarConnect, which allows organizations in extreme environments to maintain global connectivity, and the Global Data Service, a high-bandwidth solution for transferring large data files from remote locations to the internet. Kepler is also developing everywhereIOT, a solution aimed at providing reliable, low-power connectivity for Internet of Things devices worldwide. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Kepler serves diverse industries such as maritime, natural resources, research, defense, and logistics, positioning itself as a leader in addressing connectivity challenges in both terrestrial and space environments.
Marble
Seed Round in 2016
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.
Good Green Earth
Seed Round in 2016
Good Green Earth Company, founded in 2014 and based in Barrie, Canada, specializes in the manufacture of organic compost systems and soil fertilizers. The company offers a range of products, including Bokashi Plus, Compost Systempet, Compost Kitbokashi, and Pro-Gro. Committed to sustainability, Good Green Earth focuses on creating natural and organic solutions that are free from toxins and pesticides, aiming to foster positive environmental changes through innovative research and development.
Lending Loop
Angel Round in 2016
Lending Loop is Canada's first peer-to-peer lending marketplace, dedicated to providing local businesses with accessible capital at fair interest rates. By eliminating costly intermediaries like banks, it facilitates a direct connection between Canadian businesses seeking funds and individual lenders looking for investment opportunities. Through its online platform, Lending Loop enables small businesses to secure debt financing efficiently, ensuring a straightforward application process and attractive returns for lenders. This model not only supports the growth of local enterprises but also fosters a collaborative financial ecosystem that benefits all participants.
Chickapea
Seed Round in 2016
Chickapea is a producer of healthy food products headquartered in Collingwood, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 2015, the company specializes in pasta made entirely from organic chickpeas and lentils, offering a nutritious, gluten-free, and vegan alternative to traditional pasta. Chickapea's products are designed to be rich in protein, fiber, iron, and essential nutrients, catering to families facing time constraints, picky eaters, allergies, and health issues. Additionally, the company provides a food service line for restaurants, schools, and hospitals. By focusing on plant-based proteins, Chickapea aims to promote healthier eating while contributing to environmental sustainability by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, conserving water, and minimizing deforestation. Their mission is to simplify healthy eating by reinventing comfort foods with only nutritious, organic ingredients.
Loop Lab
Seed Round in 2015
Loop Lab provides smart connected devices that offers its users with temperature control solutions for rooms. Loop Lab allows its users to set their room’s temperature from their mobile devices and the mobile application is available through iOS and Android system platforms. It helps its users connect to popular smart thermostats and it offers devices through a wide range of designs and colors. Loop Lab was founded in 2014 by George Polack and Joey Piro and the company is situated in Canada.
Health Myself
Seed Round in 2015
Health Myself is focused on enhancing the quality of primary care while reducing costs. The company has developed an online portal that caters to healthcare enthusiasts dedicated to improving patient care in Canada. This portal enhances electronic medical record (EMR) systems by offering features such as online appointment management and automated reminders. Additionally, it facilitates secure bi-directional messaging between patients and their primary healthcare providers. By integrating these functionalities, Health Myself contributes to better performance in the Canadian healthcare system and supports effective population health management strategies within primary care settings.
National ProStaff
Seed Round in 2015
National ProStaff Inc., based in Oshawa, Canada, operates a social commerce platform tailored for anglers and hunters. This platform serves as a social network and marketplace, connecting consumers with brand experts in the fishing industry. Users can explore various fishing products, share their experiences, and learn effective techniques for different fishing locations. By facilitating connections between enthusiasts and brands, National ProStaff enhances the fishing experience and promotes product discovery through engaging content available for purchase on its platform.
Yirego
Seed Round in 2015
Yirego Corp. is a Toronto-based product design company established in 2013, specializing in innovative and sustainable household solutions. The company is best known for its foot-powered washing machine, branded as DRUMI, which offers a compact and portable cleaning system that operates without electricity. Designed to simplify laundry tasks, the DRUMI uses minimal water, making it particularly suitable for domestic users in water-scarce urban areas. Yirego focuses on creating ethical and eco-friendly products that enhance everyday living while promoting environmentally responsible practices.
SkyWatch
Seed Round in 2015
SkyWatch is a company that offers a digital infrastructure for the distribution of Earth observation data and derived intelligence. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, SkyWatch has developed a satellite data intelligence platform that makes satellite data accessible to a wide range of users. Its platform enables developers to integrate Earth observation data into their applications and workflows cost-effectively. By providing access to remote sensing datasets, SkyWatch assists users in analyzing satellite data for various applications, including monitoring agricultural progress, predicting market trends, tracking maritime and aerial movements, and assessing global warming.
Akira
Seed Round in 2015
The way Canadians interact with their doctors hasn't changed for 100 years. And yet, technology has made so many other aspects of their lives better. Akira was founded in 2015 with a radical idea: that healthcare should work the way you do. On your schedule, wherever you are and with complete transparency, because your health data belongs to you. Their doctors, engineers, data scientists and designers are working together to build the future of healthcare right here in Canada.
GaitTronics
Grant in 2015
GaitTronics develops and distributes robotic rehabilitation products for its clients. The company distributes SoloWalk, patient handling robots that offer healthcare services to its patients. It offers its services to patients, caregivers, and hospitals. GaitTronics was founded in 2012 by Aliasgar Morbi, Richard Beranek, and Mojtaba Ahmadi and is based in Ontario.
VIV Life Group
Seed Round in 2015
VIV Life is a smartphone application that enables individuals to discover and enjoy restaurants and bars in their localities. Its users can share invites to these places with their loved ones, get connected to maps, and find Ubers. VIV Life was launched by Anthony Rinella, Adrian Kostic, and Tim Finlayson in August 2014 and is based in Waterloo, Ontario.
Acumyn
Grant in 2015
Acumyn Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Toronto, Canada, specializes in developing radiology software for medical equipment. The company offers AQUA, a web-based quality assurance management software designed to streamline QA workflows in radiotherapy departments. AQUA automates and standardizes testing processes, allowing clinics to efficiently manage quality assurance protocols with out-of-the-box test protocols and customizable scripting options. This innovative platform centralizes all necessary quality assurance tests, significantly reducing the time and resources required for these complex tasks, and ensuring reliable operation of radiotherapy equipment. Acumyn operates as a subsidiary of Elekta AB.
Crowdbabble
Seed Round in 2015
Crowdbabble is a social media analytics company that helps marketers tie social media activities to business outcomes by eliminating complexities and reducing the time required for analysis. Customers leverage the Crowdbabble SaaS platform to measure, benchmark and optimize their social media performance. Based out of Toronto at the Ryerson Futures Technology Accelerator in the DMZ, Crowdbabble has 9 employees with users in 450 cities around the world. Some top subscribers include Reebok, Covergirl, The Guardian, and digital advertising agencies 4am Saatchi & Saatchi, Havas and Mirum.
HELM App
Pre Seed Round in 2015
HELM App provides grant-funded childcare support to ontario-based women entrepreneurs.
Aterlo Networks
Seed Round in 2015
Aterlo Networks is focused on the development of networking products for internet and streaming media users. It offers its solutions for ISPs and content providers; maritime, energy, and mining sectors; and work camps. Aterlo Networks was founded in 2014 and is based in Kitchener, Ontario.
Betterfrost Technologies
Seed Round in 2015
Betterfrost Technologies Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Toronto, Ontario, specializes in energy-efficient refrigeration and ice-management systems. The company focuses on ultra-low energy de-icing solutions applicable across various sectors, including electric vehicles, refrigeration, aerospace, and industrial applications. Betterfrost Technologies employs innovative technology that utilizes high-power energy pulses to selectively melt ice, achieving this with significantly reduced energy consumption—up to 20 times less than traditional methods. This approach not only enhances efficiency but also enables clients to save time and resources in ice removal processes.
Sojourn Labs
Seed Round in 2015
Sojourn Labs Inc. is a Canadian company established in 2013, specializing in the design and manufacture of electric pedal-powered vehicles that combine the safety and comfort of cars with the environmental and cost benefits of bicycles. Based in Toronto, Sojourn Labs focuses on creating innovative urban transportation solutions that promote green, healthy, and convenient mobility. Their vehicles are designed to include essential features such as storage space and enhanced safety, allowing customers to navigate urban environments effortlessly and affordably.
PhenoTips
Seed Round in 2015
PhenoTips is a computer software company based in Ontario, Canada, founded in 2014. It specializes in providing solutions for clinical genetics, phenotyping, and human phenotype ontology. The company offers software designed for clinical use that integrates seamlessly with existing electronic health records. PhenoTips' technology aims to enhance diagnostic accuracy and standardize phenotype recording, facilitating the application of genomic medicine in clinical decision-making and diagnosis.
Datenight Babysitting
Pre Seed Round in 2015
Datenight Babysitting is a mobile- and web- app that connects parents with experienced, local babysitters. With hundreds of pre-interviewed babysitters in both Toronto and Ottawa, Datenight allows parents to register, see a list of great babysitters and schedule interviews with them quickly and easily. Datenight Babysitting's sky-high parent-approval rate makes makes it simple to connect with great babysitters that your family will love and makes booking and paying for babysitting a breeze.
World of Angus
Seed Round in 2015
World of Angus Inc. is a Toronto-based company that designs, manufactures, and sells a range of premium products for dogs, including apparel, grooming items, and home goods. Founded in 2015, the company offers products such as beds, shampoos, blankets, and sweaters, catering to style-conscious dog owners. World of Angus operates through an e-commerce platform, selling directly to consumers and retail partners. Additionally, the company engages in creating original media content to connect with its audience and enhance customer engagement.
Heliolytics
Seed Round in 2015
Heliolytics Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in aerial inspection, analytics, and consulting services for solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. Founded in 2014, the company provides a range of services aimed at optimizing the performance and maintenance of solar assets. These services include regular preventative maintenance scans, reactive troubleshooting, commissioning for asset transfers, and comprehensive portfolio analysis and reporting. Utilizing proprietary aircraft-based sensors, Heliolytics captures high-definition infrared and visual images of solar modules, allowing clients to identify current failures, analyze potential failure modes, and pinpoint the root causes of system faults. The company serves a diverse clientele, including system owners, EPC contractors, insurance providers, and independent engineers, enhancing the operational efficiency of renewable power assets.
Syngli
Grant in 2015
Syngli Inc., previously known as NeuRecall Inc., is an educational technology start-up with locations in Kitchener-Waterloo, Canada, and Berkeley, United States. The company has created an online platform aimed at enhancing teaching and learning efficiency across various applications, including language acquisition and standardized test preparation for fields such as medicine. Utilizing principles from cognitive neuroscience and machine learning, Syngli's platform features a dynamic knowledge base that evolves through user contributions. It effectively monitors each learner's understanding and leverages this data to provide tailored information and generate customized questions, thereby facilitating a more personalized learning experience.
Adrenalease
Pre Seed Round in 2015
Adrenalease Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in designing and selling posture performance shirts aimed at alleviating neck and shoulder pain associated with daily activities. Founded in 2014, the company provides ergonomic apparel tailored for both athletic performance and occupational health. Its products feature adjustable posture reflex elastic straps, which help users maintain an upright posture and reduce muscle stress from prolonged positions. Adrenalease markets its offerings online, serving both men and women in Canada and internationally, allowing consumers to purchase directly through its website or mobile app.
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