Mike McCauley

Co-Founder and General Partner

Past deals in Ontario

Forcen

Series A in 2024
Forcen Inc. is a Toronto-based company that develops and manufactures innovative force-sensing film technology for various applications, including surgical robotics, industrial robotics, and aerospace and defense. Founded in 2015, Forcen specializes in providing real-time force feedback, allowing users to accurately gauge the force applied during surgical procedures or industrial tasks. This technology can be seamlessly laminated onto medical devices and robotic systems, enhancing their performance and safety. By delivering precise data on force and torque, Forcen aims to improve operational efficiency and reduce complications in both medical and industrial environments.

Nicoya Lifesciences

Series A in 2021
Nicoya Lifesciences Inc. is a Canadian company based in Kitchener that specializes in developing advanced sensor products for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Founded in 2012, Nicoya creates instruments designed to analyze biomolecular interactions, including proteins, antibodies, DNA, RNA, and small molecules. Their product lineup includes surface plasmon resonance (SPR) instruments, spectrophotometers, sensor chips, reagents, and accessories, as well as the OpenSPR, a personal label-free biomolecular analysis instrument. In addition to hardware, Nicoya offers software solutions for real-time kinetic analysis, instrument control, and optical peak tracking, enhancing the capabilities of their analytical tools.

Fellow

Series A in 2021
Fellow is a meeting productivity and management platform that aims to enhance collaboration between managers and their teams. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, Fellow integrates users' calendars with meeting notes, allowing attendees to contribute to the agenda, reference previous notes, and record actionable items. Its features include designated areas for one-on-one notes, feedback, objectives, and action items, facilitating effective communication whether meetings are held in person or remotely. By promoting better meeting habits and creating a centralized repository for meeting documentation, Fellow helps organizations improve the quality of their meetings and strengthen team dynamics.

ApplyBoard

Series D in 2021
ApplyBoard is a technology company that facilitates the study abroad experience by connecting international students, recruitment partners, and educational institutions through its comprehensive platform. By automating and streamlining the application process, ApplyBoard enables students to easily discover, apply to, and enroll in universities across North America. The company has experienced significant growth, employing over 1,200 team members and earning recognition from Deloitte as one of Canada’s fastest-growing technology firms for five consecutive years. With its headquarters in Kitchener, Ontario, and a dedicated office in Gurugram, India, ApplyBoard operates with a global workforce spread across 30 countries, including major markets such as China, the Philippines, and the United States. This extensive network allows ApplyBoard to assist thousands of students in achieving their academic aspirations abroad.

OpenUnit

Seed Round in 2021
OpenUnit is an internet company that features a set of tools that gives storage operators the things they need such as online presence, reservation system, merchant solutions, and management software. It specializes in the fields of information technology, internet, and software platforms. It was founded in 2019 and headquartered in Toronto, Ontario.

Phenomic AI

Seed Round in 2020
Phenomic AI Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Toronto, Canada, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing artificial intelligence solutions to enhance drug discovery and the creation of therapies for cancer. Its innovative platform utilizes AI, computer vision, and high-content screening to analyze phenotypes in complex disease models, such as high-content co-culture and three-dimensional assays. By focusing on the tumor stroma, Phenomic AI aims to optimize the discovery and development of new medicines, streamlining the process for pharmaceutical companies to identify potential drug candidates more effectively.

ApplyBoard

Series C in 2020
ApplyBoard is a technology company that facilitates the study abroad experience by connecting international students, recruitment partners, and educational institutions through its comprehensive platform. By automating and streamlining the application process, ApplyBoard enables students to easily discover, apply to, and enroll in universities across North America. The company has experienced significant growth, employing over 1,200 team members and earning recognition from Deloitte as one of Canada’s fastest-growing technology firms for five consecutive years. With its headquarters in Kitchener, Ontario, and a dedicated office in Gurugram, India, ApplyBoard operates with a global workforce spread across 30 countries, including major markets such as China, the Philippines, and the United States. This extensive network allows ApplyBoard to assist thousands of students in achieving their academic aspirations abroad.

Lilia

Seed Round in 2020
Lilia is a fertility support company that offers comprehensive services to women, focusing on egg freezing and family planning. Founded in 2019, Lilia provides a home-based diagnostic test for fertility hormone assessment and operates a resource hub that connects prospective parents with fertility specialists. The company's concierge service assists individuals in navigating their fertility options, providing well-researched data related to egg count, menopause timing, and age to inform decisions. By offering low-cost fertility management services, Lilia aims to empower busy individuals who wish to preserve their options for parenthood later in life. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Lilia serves clients primarily in San Francisco, California.

Nicoya Lifesciences

Series A in 2020
Nicoya Lifesciences Inc. is a Canadian company based in Kitchener that specializes in developing advanced sensor products for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Founded in 2012, Nicoya creates instruments designed to analyze biomolecular interactions, including proteins, antibodies, DNA, RNA, and small molecules. Their product lineup includes surface plasmon resonance (SPR) instruments, spectrophotometers, sensor chips, reagents, and accessories, as well as the OpenSPR, a personal label-free biomolecular analysis instrument. In addition to hardware, Nicoya offers software solutions for real-time kinetic analysis, instrument control, and optical peak tracking, enhancing the capabilities of their analytical tools.

Convictional

Seed Round in 2019
Convictional, Inc. is a Toronto-based company founded in 2017 that operates a multi-channel B2B e-commerce platform aimed at high-growth suppliers. The platform provides a range of services, including electronic data interchange, wholesale integrations, dropship automation, and order financing, facilitating seamless transactions between suppliers and retailers. By integrating various business models such as drop-ship, marketplace, and wholesale, Convictional's technology enables enterprises, B2C retailers, and B2B distributors to efficiently source, onboard, and transact with suppliers. The company addresses the Decision Context Problem, which hinders business performance by misaligning knowledge and objectives within organizations, thereby enhancing decision-making processes and collaboration in the age of AI.

Fellow

Seed Round in 2019
Fellow is a meeting productivity and management platform that aims to enhance collaboration between managers and their teams. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, Fellow integrates users' calendars with meeting notes, allowing attendees to contribute to the agenda, reference previous notes, and record actionable items. Its features include designated areas for one-on-one notes, feedback, objectives, and action items, facilitating effective communication whether meetings are held in person or remotely. By promoting better meeting habits and creating a centralized repository for meeting documentation, Fellow helps organizations improve the quality of their meetings and strengthen team dynamics.

Nicoya Lifesciences

Seed Round in 2018
Nicoya Lifesciences Inc. is a Canadian company based in Kitchener that specializes in developing advanced sensor products for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Founded in 2012, Nicoya creates instruments designed to analyze biomolecular interactions, including proteins, antibodies, DNA, RNA, and small molecules. Their product lineup includes surface plasmon resonance (SPR) instruments, spectrophotometers, sensor chips, reagents, and accessories, as well as the OpenSPR, a personal label-free biomolecular analysis instrument. In addition to hardware, Nicoya offers software solutions for real-time kinetic analysis, instrument control, and optical peak tracking, enhancing the capabilities of their analytical tools.
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