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Merinio Inc. is a Montreal-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in cloud-based workforce automation software. The software is designed to enhance operational efficiency in complex business environments by offering features such as labor forecasting, auto shift fulfillment, on-demand schedule validation, and a compliance engine. It also includes tools for quick scheduling, template assistance, multichannel communication, employee portal access, and time and attendance tracking. By facilitating streamlined planning, scheduling, and management of workforce operations, Merinio aims to reduce costs and boost employee satisfaction. The software enables real-time communication of operational information, which can positively impact customer satisfaction and allows organizations to make immediate adjustments to optimize their human capital.

BeatConnect is a Montreal-based tech startup that aims to transform the online music engagement landscape. The company has developed a collaborative platform and marketplace that integrates various aspects of music production, allowing musicians worldwide to connect and collaborate in real-time. Its proprietary technology uniquely enables the platform to interface with all third-party applications, creating a unified environment that eliminates technological barriers. By providing a standardized ecosystem, BeatConnect enhances collaboration, learning, and monetization opportunities for its users. Additionally, the platform gamifies the creative process, emphasizing the enjoyment of music creation.

Boundless Life empowers families to live, learn, work, and experience beautiful destinations around the world. The company builds a collection of thoughtfully designed communities located in beautiful destinations around the world comprised of private homes, co-working spaces, a school system based on experiential learning, and locally adapted recreational hubs. It was founded in 2021 and is located in Montreal, Canada.

Puzzle Medical Devices Inc., founded in 2018 and based in Montreal, Canada, focuses on developing innovative heart pump technologies for treating advanced heart failure. The company's flagship product, the ModulHeart, is a modular percutaneous heart pump designed to reduce cardiac afterload and enhance renal perfusion in patients who are not candidates for heart transplant or surgical mechanical circulatory support. Its unique design allows for multiple pumps to be anchored in parallel within the descending aorta, facilitating hemodynamic support while minimizing risks associated with traditional procedures, such as bleeding and stroke. The ModulHeart aims to improve patient outcomes by providing sustained symptom relief, reducing hospital readmissions, and enhancing overall quality of life. Puzzle Medical has made significant progress, including completing its first-in-human study with positive results in cardiac and kidney function, receiving FDA Breakthrough Device Designation, and establishing a strong network of Key Opinion Leaders in the field.

My Intelligent Machines (MIMs) is a Montreal-based company specializing in artificial intelligence and systems biology. It offers biopharmaceutical companies interactive augmented intelligence systems that facilitate accurate biological simulations during the early stages of drug development. These systems assist life scientists in creating precisely targeted and personalized therapies. MIMs also develops software designed for efficient and personalized medicine and agricultural systems, packaged as a software-as-a-service solution. Its offerings support patient stratification and the selection of therapeutic targets and biomarkers, which are essential for advancing personalized therapies. The company emphasizes open and explainable AI and data integration, enabling life-science organizations to leverage their big data and artificial intelligence capabilities to enhance food and drug production.

My Intelligent Machines (MIMs) is a Montreal-based company specializing in artificial intelligence and systems biology. It offers biopharmaceutical companies interactive augmented intelligence systems that facilitate accurate biological simulations during the early stages of drug development. These systems assist life scientists in creating precisely targeted and personalized therapies. MIMs also develops software designed for efficient and personalized medicine and agricultural systems, packaged as a software-as-a-service solution. Its offerings support patient stratification and the selection of therapeutic targets and biomarkers, which are essential for advancing personalized therapies. The company emphasizes open and explainable AI and data integration, enabling life-science organizations to leverage their big data and artificial intelligence capabilities to enhance food and drug production.

Aifred Health Inc. is a Montreal-based company that specializes in developing a deep-learning clinical decision support tool aimed at enhancing personalized medicine in psychiatry. Founded in 2017, Aifred Health addresses the longstanding challenges associated with the trial-and-error approach to treatment selection in depression, which is a leading cause of medical impairment. The company's application software features treatment prediction, interpretability, patient data tracking, and electronic patient record capabilities. By processing de-identified data, Aifred's AI model generates tailored therapeutic options for individual patients, enabling clinicians to make more informed decisions among various treatment options that may appear effective at a population level but vary significantly in effectiveness for individuals.

Thorasys Thoracic Medical Systems Inc. is a Montreal-based company specializing in respiratory medical devices. The company focuses on developing innovative pulmonary diagnostic technologies aimed at diagnosing and monitoring lung diseases, including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Utilizing a forced oscillation technique, Thorasys provides equipment that enables healthcare professionals to measure lung capacity across diverse patient populations. This technology facilitates early detection of lung diseases, enhancing the ability to monitor respiratory health effectively.

Saccade Analytics Inc., founded in 2016 by Dr. Mimi Galiana, is a Montreal-based company that develops clinical tools for analyzing eye and head movement data to assess brain function. The company's flagship product, InSight, is designed to assist clinicians and therapists in diagnosing and monitoring conditions such as concussions, vestibular disorders, and other neurological issues. Dr. Galiana's extensive 30-year research background at McGill University in eye and head movement analysis laid the foundation for the company's innovative approach. Saccade Analytics aims to enhance the standard of neurological care by translating advanced research into practical, accessible tools for healthcare professionals.

Dispatch Coffee, founded in 2012 in Montreal, Canada, operates a coffee shop and sells whole bean coffee and coffee makers. Originally starting as a coffee truck, the company aims to make high-quality, responsibly-sourced coffee accessible to a broad audience. Dispatch Coffee emphasizes fairness for farmers and transparency for consumers, striving to provide a delightful shopping experience. Its vertically-integrated model and direct-to-consumer approach create a disruptive value proposition, enabling lower prices for customers while ensuring fair compensation for farmers.

Keatext Inc. is a Montreal-based company that offers a cloud-based text analytics platform designed to enhance business performance by analyzing customer feedback from various sources. Established in 2010, Keatext utilizes artificial intelligence and natural language processing to synthesize large volumes of unstructured data, such as open-survey responses, online reviews, chat logs, and social media posts. The platform provides clients with actionable insights through a comprehensive dashboard, enabling them to understand customer sentiments and identify key areas for improvement. By delivering instant clarity on customer preferences and needs, Keatext empowers businesses to cultivate meaningful relationships with their customers and respond effectively to their feedback.

FoodRelay is a homemade food production and supply company that specializes in delivering gourmet meals to employees of Montreal businesses. The company operates through a network of virtual kitchens and provides event catering services. FoodRelay offers a variety of meal kits designed to accommodate different dietary preferences and food allergies. Customers receive real-time notifications regarding the progress of their deliveries, ensuring a seamless experience. The service emphasizes convenience with safe, no-contract delivery options, enabling businesses to provide a diverse range of food choices for their staff. An online inquiry form is available on the company's website for easy access to their services.

Laurent Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a private biopharmaceutical company based in Montreal, Canada, focused on developing orally-active drug candidates aimed at modulating the immuno-inflammatory response in cystic fibrosis patients. The company's lead product, LAU-7b, is a novel once-a-day oral formulation of fenretinide, designed to address the compromised immune-inflammatory response associated with cystic fibrosis, a condition that can lead to significant pulmonary insufficiency. Founded in 2012, Laurent Pharmaceuticals is in the clinical stage of drug development, working to provide innovative treatment options for this complex disease.

Inversago Pharma Inc. is a preclinical-stage biotechnology company based in Montreal, Canada, focused on developing innovative therapies targeting metabolic and fibrotic disorders. The company specializes in peripherally-restricted CB1 receptor inverse agonists, which aim to offer new treatment options for conditions such as Prader-Willi syndrome, diabetes, and related metabolic disorders. Inversago Pharma's research includes addressing complications associated with diabetic kidney disease, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, and various fibrotic diseases, including interstitial lung disease. Founded in 2015, the company is dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes through its pioneering approach to CB1 blockade.

Moka (previously Mylo) is Canada’s #1 saving and investing app and we're on a mission to help people around the world achieve their financial goals. Moka makes it easy to save more, spend less, and invest smarter. The Moka app automatically rounds up your everyday purchases and invests the spare change, which makes it possible for everyone to start investing with no minimum investment, lifestyle change or financial knowledge required. Since launching in 2017, the app has been downloaded by 750,000 Canadians and earned thousands of 5-star reviews. In 2020, the company rebranded from Mylo to Moka and expanded to France to make it possible for more people to round up —but investing spare change is just the first Moka feature designed to help people save more, spend less, and invest smarter. Moka is developing new products driven by AI and human expertise that will reduce expenses, accelerate debt repayment, provide financial coaching, deliver valuable cashback rewards, and ultimately empower everyone to make the most of their money.

Thorasys Thoracic Medical Systems Inc. is a Montreal-based company specializing in respiratory medical devices. The company focuses on developing innovative pulmonary diagnostic technologies aimed at diagnosing and monitoring lung diseases, including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Utilizing a forced oscillation technique, Thorasys provides equipment that enables healthcare professionals to measure lung capacity across diverse patient populations. This technology facilitates early detection of lung diseases, enhancing the ability to monitor respiratory health effectively.

Soundbite Medical Solutions Inc. is a cardiovascular medical technology company based in Montreal, Canada, established in 2013. The company specializes in the development and commercialization of a proprietary wire-based device and generator console that delivers safe shockwave energy within the cardiovascular system. This technology is specifically designed to treat chronic total occlusions (CTOs), which are blockages in the arteries that can lead to serious health issues. Soundbite Medical Solutions targets patients suffering from peripheral artery disease (PAD) and coronary artery disease (CAD), conditions that affect millions of individuals in the United States. By focusing on innovative solutions for vessel preparation, the company aims to enhance treatment options for these prevalent cardiovascular diseases.

Laurent Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a private biopharmaceutical company based in Montreal, Canada, focused on developing orally-active drug candidates aimed at modulating the immuno-inflammatory response in cystic fibrosis patients. The company's lead product, LAU-7b, is a novel once-a-day oral formulation of fenretinide, designed to address the compromised immune-inflammatory response associated with cystic fibrosis, a condition that can lead to significant pulmonary insufficiency. Founded in 2012, Laurent Pharmaceuticals is in the clinical stage of drug development, working to provide innovative treatment options for this complex disease.

ODS Medical Inc. is a Montreal-based medical device company founded in 2015, specializing in the design and manufacture of innovative diagnostic tools for cancer detection. The company's flagship product is a Raman spectroscopy system that enables real-time detection of tissue abnormalities across various clinical settings. By combining advanced optical probes with sophisticated software powered by machine learning algorithms, ODS Medical aims to enhance physicians' decision-making capabilities, providing them with tools that offer high sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy. Through its commitment to developing groundbreaking medical technology, ODS Medical seeks to improve patient outcomes and support healthcare professionals in their diagnostic processes.

Minitrade.ca, a Montreal based online clothing consignment service, has announced a seed round of $630,000 from several investors. The startup offers busy parents the opportunity to purge their cluttered closets and purchase new and pre-loved top quality clothing brands at 70 percent off the retail price. In the last year it grew its customer base to 6,000 active Canadian members. With a professional background in fashion, Minitrade.ca founder Isabelle Doucet created the site in 2012 through her own need, recognizing of a gap in the marketplace through personal experience. “Prior to having children, I would have scoffed at the idea of purchasing previously worn items for my children,” said Doucet. “But once I experienced the frustration of investing in my children’s wardrobe and having expensive items outgrown while still in absolutely pristine condition, I knew there was a better way to dress my children…while having it make more sense financially.”

Sportlogiq is a venture-backed startup that develops sports statistics solutions. Using feeds from current broadcast cameras, the company uses player tracking and activity recognition to analyze player movement and provide context to game analysis. Sportlogiq was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.

Mirametrix Inc. is a Montreal-based company that specializes in artificial intelligence technology for human-computer interaction. Founded in 2008, it has developed a platform that detects and tracks facial features, eyes, gaze, and emotions. One of its key products, Glance, is an attention-sensing software that offers presence detection, facial recognition, and eye and gaze tracking, catering to various markets including consumer electronics, automotive, and mobile. This proprietary technology allows clients, such as original equipment manufacturers and independent software vendors, to create innovative user experiences across a wide range of devices. Mirametrix aims to enhance interactions between humans and technology through its advanced attention-sensing solutions.

Fortem Inc. specializes in developing advanced physical security information management technologies aimed at enhancing public safety and private security on a global scale. The company offers Omnipresence 3D, a sophisticated command and control software that serves as a unified monitoring and alarm platform for various security systems, including CCTV, fire alarms, and access control. This software features a unique 3D interface, which includes tools for 3D simulation and design, central command integration, and geospatial awareness, allowing for the effective management of security operations in environments such as military facilities, mass transit systems, airports, and large campuses. Founded in 2005 and based in Montreal, Canada, Fortem was previously known as Feeling Software Inc. and rebranded in March 2012.

Novidev Santé Active Inc. is a Montreal-based company that develops, produces, and markets organic fruit drinks, primarily under the brand name Anti+. The company's product line includes blueberry, cranberry, and pomegranate drinks, which are designed to be both nutritious and beneficial for health, featuring bioactive probiotics. Novidev Santé Active distributes its beverages through natural food stores and grocery stores across Canada. Established in 2010, the company is currently in liquidation.