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 Ontario
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
KOHO
Seed Round in 2015
KOHO Financial is a Toronto-based company founded in 2014 that offers an application-based banking platform designed to simplify financial management for users. The platform facilitates day-to-day banking operations while providing a range of tools, including goal setting, cash flow projections, group spending features, and detailed spending insights. These resources enable users to effectively manage their expenses and banking activities from their mobile devices, enhancing their overall financial management experience.
GridCure
Seed Round in 2015
GridCure Inc. provides advanced metering infrastructure solutions that enable users to monitor and analyze power usage at both bulk and individual levels. Their offerings include grid health analysis, consumption signal processing, and fraud detection, along with automated communication and alert systems. These solutions facilitate detailed insights into grid performance, energy balancing, load distribution, and peak load detection, as well as individual health and outage detection. Additionally, GridCure's technology supports automated billing processes, integrating big data practices into the power utility sector. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
Sensibill
Seed Round in 2015
Sensibill Inc., founded in 2012 and based in Toronto, Canada, operates a cloud-based application that simplifies receipt management for users. The company's platform allows consumers to track their spending and manage their finances effectively by capturing both paper and electronic receipts. This digital receipt management solution empowers financial institutions to provide personalized insights, helping customers develop healthier financial habits. By analyzing SKU-level data and purchase behavior, Sensibill unlocks valuable insights that support revenue growth for these institutions. The technology has reached over 60 million users across North America and the U.K., facilitating easier reconciliation of bank statements, returns, exchanges, expenses, taxes, and accounting.
Limelight Platform
Seed Round in 2015
Limelight Platform, Inc. operates a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that facilitates the creation of automated, data-driven live marketing campaigns. The platform includes tools for live strategy, activation, consumer communication, social amplification, and real-time data analysis, enabling businesses to effectively manage their live marketing programs. Limelight Platform offers a range of solutions tailored for various marketing needs, including mall tours, contests, surveys, events, experiential marketing, in-store experiences, kiosks, sampling, sponsorships, and test drives. Founded in 2014 by Jonah Midanik and Russ Armstrong, the company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
iMerciv
Seed Round in 2015
iMerciv Inc. is a Toronto-based company dedicated to creating wearable assistive technology solutions for the blind, deaf-blind, and visually impaired communities. Founded in 2014, the company developed BuzzClip, a discreet wearable device that utilizes ultrasound to identify obstacles in a user's path and alerts them through intuitive vibrations, facilitating safe navigation. Additionally, iMerciv has launched MapinHood, a pedestrian navigation app that leverages crowdsourcing and artificial intelligence to provide personalized, real-time navigation tailored for pedestrians. Unlike traditional navigation apps designed for vehicles, MapinHood accounts for various factors affecting pedestrian travel, such as safety and accessibility. The app can generate optimal routes based on lighting, crime statistics, and accessibility data. Recently, iMerciv has enhanced MapinHood with features aimed at promoting safe physical distancing, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The company operates an office in New Delhi, India, and has received support through grants and accelerator programs to further its mission of empowering individuals with mobility challenges.
Loopio
Seed Round in 2014
Loopio Inc. is a Toronto-based company that develops software as a service for content development and management, primarily focused on streamlining the response process for requests for proposals (RFPs), due diligence questionnaires (DDQs), and security questionnaires. Founded in 2014, Loopio's platform enables organizations to organize and manage content efficiently, allowing users to import requirements, access a centralized repository for relevant information, and collaborate across teams. The software facilitates the export of final responses and integrates with Salesforce, enhancing overall productivity. Additionally, Loopio offers consultancy and advisory services related to content management, supporting enterprises in optimizing their proposal processes. The company has served notable clients, including Thomson Reuters, IBM, and Citrix.
LiveGauge
Seed Round in 2014
LiveGauge Inc. is a Toronto-based company founded in 2012 that specializes in marketing innovation, particularly in the realm of experiential marketing. The company develops a portable sensor and an analytics application designed to measure key metrics such as engagements, impressions, and visit durations at live events. By turning raw data from these events into actionable insights, LiveGauge provides businesses with a quantifiable return on investment for their marketing initiatives. Their products cater to various sectors, including tradeshows, retail sampling, sponsorship, and out-of-home advertising, creating value for brands and agencies alike. Additionally, LiveGauge has an office in New York City, further expanding its reach in the marketing landscape.
Vive Crop Protection
Grant in 2014
Vive Crop Protection, Inc. is a Canadian company that develops and markets a range of crop protection products, including fungicides, insecticides, and nematicides. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, with additional operations in Boston and Calgary, the company focuses on creating effective and sustainable pesticides for both organic and non-organic farming. Vive Crop Protection employs its innovative Allosperse Delivery System, which enhances the targeting and performance of pesticide active ingredients. This technology allows farmers to optimize their use of pesticides, improving crop quality and yields while promoting increased productivity and sustainability on farms. The company's products are designed to integrate easily with liquid fertilizers and other chemicals, aiding in the control of diseases affecting various crops, including sugar beets, dry beans, alfalfa, potatoes, and corn.
Dreamqii
Seed Round in 2014
DreamQii Inc., founded in 2012 and based in Toronto, Ontario, specializes in developing innovative hardware, software, firmware, and web applications for various sectors, including consumer electronics, industrial, and military applications. The company is particularly known for its flagship product, the PlexiDrone X8, a versatile camera drone that combines ruggedness with elegant design. The PlexiDrone features modular and detachable components, including customizable payload clips and retractable landing gear, making it unique in the market. It is also notable for its voice communication capabilities, allowing users to interact with the drone. DreamQii focuses on simplifying complex technologies to enhance user capabilities and foster creativity, aiming to provide an easy-to-fly experience with its advanced robotics technology platform.
Edusight
Grant in 2014
Edusight, Inc. is a Toronto-based company founded in 2014 that offers tools designed to assist K-12 teachers in managing classroom data and enhancing data-driven decision-making. Its platform enables educators to document various aspects of student learning, including grades, notes, photos, audio, and video, while allowing them to tag evidence to educational standards and share progress with parents. Key offerings include a mobile app called Notes, which facilitates real-time documentation of student activities and helps build individual portfolios, as well as a web interface for tracking grades and visualizing student progress. Edusight has made a significant impact, reaching over 300,000 K-12 students across 40 countries, and has received venture capital support from Imagine K12, a program within Y Combinator. As of mid-2018, Edusight operates as a subsidiary of Nelson Education Ltd.
InDanio Bioscience
Grant in 2014
InDanio Bioscience Inc. is a privately-held drug discovery company based in Toronto, Canada, focusing on the development of new chemical entities that target nuclear receptor protein families. Established in 2008, the company employs a proprietary Ligand Trap system featuring 48 transgenic zebrafish lines, each expressing a different human nuclear receptor. This innovative approach allows for the simultaneous assessment of various drug properties, including delivery, stability, specificity, tissue selectivity, and toxicity. By utilizing selective and high-value target lines, InDanio aims to identify and characterize new hormonal regulators, as well as develop tissue-selective drugs, co-factors, and mechanisms of action for each nuclear receptor.
Acumyn
Grant in 2014
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.
QReserve
Seed Round in 2014
QReserve is a provider of scheduling software that assists organizations in managing, promoting, and sharing resources such as meeting rooms, offices, desks, equipment, and facilities. The platform offers a variety of products, including room and desk scheduling, laboratory management, and property management, which facilitate the acceleration of research and development projects for students, researchers, and businesses. QReserve enhances resource utilization through professional cataloguing services and analytics tools, delivering valuable insights on utilization rates, revenues, capacity, and performance. The platform supports thousands of users daily, helping them discover and access over ten thousand resources. Notable clients include SickKids, UBC Okanagan, and McMaster University.
Roadmunk
Seed Round in 2014
Roadmunk Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in visual roadmap software for product management. Founded in 2013, it offers an online tool that allows product managers and stakeholders to create and manage various types of roadmaps, including sprint, project, and release roadmaps. The software facilitates collaboration across multiple teams through comprehensive sharing features and two-way data integration with Jira. Additionally, Roadmunk supports multiple export formats such as PDF, PowerPoint, HTML, and PNG, enhancing the accessibility of product planning. By promoting transparency and enabling organizations to visualize their strategic plans, Roadmunk aims to streamline product portfolio management.
Sametrica
Seed Round in 2014
Sametrica is a Toronto-based company founded in 2011 that specializes in providing a software-as-a-service platform for measuring, managing, and demonstrating the value of social investments. Its innovative cloud-based solution is designed to quantify the impact of social initiatives through monetization, benchmarking, and comprehensive indicator databases. Sametrica's platform streamlines data collection, analysis, and reporting, allowing governments, enterprises, and nonprofit organizations to assess and compare the performance of various programs across different impact measures. By focusing on meaningful outcomes, Sametrica supports investment businesses in enhancing their environmental and social governance (ESG) performance, thereby increasing the overall impact of their investments.
Kapplex
Grant in 2013
Kapplex Inc. is a Toronto-based company that designs, develops, manufactures, and markets point-of-care diagnostic platforms aimed at diagnosing common infectious diseases and cancer. Established in 2012, Kapplex specializes in providing instruments and consumables for use in retail clinics, doctors' offices, urgent care units, and emergency rooms. The company's innovative technology is built on a proprietary Digital Microfluidic (DMF) platform, which simplifies and automates traditional sample preparations and analyses on a single, cost-effective chip. This advancement allows clinicians to rapidly and accurately diagnose diseases during a patient's first visit, thereby improving treatment outcomes and reducing healthcare costs.
Eve Medical
Seed Round in 2013
Eve Medical Inc. is a Toronto-based medical device company focused on developing products that cater to the healthcare needs of women. Incorporated in 2010, the company specializes in designing innovative medical devices that facilitate self-screening for various health conditions. One of its key products, HerSwab, empowers women to manage their sexual health by allowing for self-sampling to screen for sexually transmitted infections, which can significantly impact reproductive health, including conditions such as cervical cancer, pelvic inflammatory disease, and infertility. Through its offerings, Eve Medical aims to enhance women's access to essential health services.
BlueDot
Grant 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.
GaitTronics
Grant in 2013
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.
Eve Medical
Grant in 2013
Eve Medical Inc. is a Toronto-based medical device company focused on developing products that cater to the healthcare needs of women. Incorporated in 2010, the company specializes in designing innovative medical devices that facilitate self-screening for various health conditions. One of its key products, HerSwab, empowers women to manage their sexual health by allowing for self-sampling to screen for sexually transmitted infections, which can significantly impact reproductive health, including conditions such as cervical cancer, pelvic inflammatory disease, and infertility. Through its offerings, Eve Medical aims to enhance women's access to essential health services.
Crowdmark
Seed Round in 2012
Crowdmark, Inc. is an education technology company based in Toronto, Canada, founded in 2012. It provides a web-based application that enhances the grading and assessment process for educators by bridging paper-based and digital formats. The platform is designed to facilitate both online and in-class assessments, allowing teachers to grade assignments more efficiently while offering constructive feedback to students. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Crowdmark aims to improve learning outcomes and redefine assessment as a constructive dialogue between educators and students. The service is utilized by instructors across various educational levels, including primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions, both in Canada and internationally. Additionally, Crowdmark's system generates valuable insights into grading and learning performance, contributing to an enhanced educational experience.
Hydrostor
Seed Round in 2012
Hydrostor Inc. is a company based in Toronto, Canada, that specializes in developing and operating compressed air energy storage systems. Founded in 2010, Hydrostor's technology offers a solution for addressing the electricity system's needs for dispatchable capacity and renewable energy integration. The company's systems provide long-duration, emission-free energy storage, capable of delivering hundreds of megawatts for 4 to 24 hours, making them suitable for both behind-the-meter applications and remote operations, particularly in mines and large industrial facilities. Hydrostor's approach also allows for the repurposing of retired fossil fuel plants and utilizes existing mining infrastructure. The company serves clients primarily in the United States, Australia, and Canada, and has established a strategic partnership with AECOM to enhance its service offerings.
GaN Systems
Grant in 2011
GaN Systems Inc. is a semiconductor company based in Ottawa, Canada, specializing in the development and manufacturing of gallium nitride power switching transistors. The company offers a variety of products, including 650 V and 100 V E-HEMT transistors and wireless power amplifiers, which are utilized in diverse applications such as consumer electronics, industrial systems, renewable energy sources, and transportation power conversion. GaN Systems aims to address significant challenges in power system efficiency and size limitations, enabling industries to reduce costs and enhance energy efficiency. The company serves a global market, including manufacturers in Japan, Taiwan, and China, with additional offices in Japan, China, and Germany. Established in 2008, GaN Systems continues to innovate in the clean technology power conversion sector.
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.
Nulogy
Venture Round in 2010
Nulogy Corporation provides cloud-based contract packaging software solutions to enhance supply chain operations. Its flagship product, PackManager, streamlines contract packaging workflows by managing various processes, including quoting, planning, warehouse management, production, quality control, invoicing, and reporting. Additionally, the company offers QCloud, which focuses on improving quality control through efficient data collection and analysis. Nulogy also provides professional, integration, and consulting services, serving diverse market segments such as food, beverage, consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, high-tech, and hard goods both in Canada and internationally. Founded in 2002 and based in Toronto, Nulogy enables collaboration among customers and their supplier communities, helping them adapt to the complexities of the consumer market while reducing costs and enhancing compliance and traceability.
Kneebone
Venture Round in 2010
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.
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.
Vive Crop Protection
Pre Seed Round in 2007
Vive Crop Protection, Inc. is a Canadian company that develops and markets a range of crop protection products, including fungicides, insecticides, and nematicides. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, with additional operations in Boston and Calgary, the company focuses on creating effective and sustainable pesticides for both organic and non-organic farming. Vive Crop Protection employs its innovative Allosperse Delivery System, which enhances the targeting and performance of pesticide active ingredients. This technology allows farmers to optimize their use of pesticides, improving crop quality and yields while promoting increased productivity and sustainability on farms. The company's products are designed to integrate easily with liquid fertilizers and other chemicals, aiding in the control of diseases affecting various crops, including sugar beets, dry beans, alfalfa, potatoes, and corn.
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