BDC Capital Inc. is the private equity and venture capital arm of the Business Development Bank of Canada, established in 1975 and headquartered in Montreal. The firm specializes in direct investments and fund of funds, focusing on a broad spectrum of financing options including venture capital, growth equity, and mezzanine investments. It primarily targets small and medium-sized enterprises across various sectors, including healthcare, information technology, and clean technology. BDC Capital is particularly interested in early-stage and development technology companies, as well as women-led firms. The firm typically invests between CAD 0.1 million and CAD 35 million, often taking minority stakes and seeking board representation in its investee companies. BDC Capital emphasizes a strong presence across Canada, with particular attention to regions such as Quebec, Ontario, and British Columbia, and it employs various exit strategies, including initial public offerings and strategic sales. With a history of investing in over 400 companies, BDC Capital aims to foster the growth of innovative businesses and contribute to the economic development of the Canadian landscape.
5, Place Ville Marie, Suite 100 Montreal, Quebec H3B 5E7
Dinar Ahmed
Principal
Phil Anzarut
Partner, Co-Investment Fund
Daniel Armali
Analyst, Healthcare Venture Fund
Réjean Asselin
Assistant Vice President, Portfolio Management - Growth and Transition Capital
Dominique Bélanger
Managing Partner, Co-Investments
Amine Benmoussa
Principal
Disha Bhargav
Associate Director, Fund Investment
Jeremy Billan
Partner, Growth Equity Partners
Tony Bommel
Senior Managing Partner
Ela Borenstein
Vice President, Venture Capital Incentivized Programs
Cheri Corbett
Director
Kristina D'Amico
Director, Fund Investments
Kyle Feucht
Managing Director, Growth and Transition Capital
Ajay Gopal
Associate Director
Saif Hashmi
Principal, Seed Fund and IT Venture Fund
Vivian Kan
Partner
Karim Kennedy
Director - Cleantech Practice
Leonard Kofman
Partner, Intellectual Property-Backed Financing
Siddartha Krishnan
Principal
Lily Lam
Director, Fund Investments
Larry Lam
Partner, ICE Technology Venture Fund
Charles Lespérance
Partner
Sandy Li
Associate
Mark Lunick
Senior Director, Growth and Transition Capital
Dion Madsen
Senior Managing Partner
Benoît Mignacco
Vice President, Portfolio Management Growth and Transition Capital
Simon Mills
Director, Growth and Transition Capital
Claude Miron
Managing Partner - Growth Equity Partners
Anamika Mukherjee
Partner of Industrial, Clean and Energy Technology Venture Fund
Alison Nankivell
Vice President, Fund Investments and Global Scaling
Jérôme Nycz
EVP, BDC Capital
Thomas Park
BDC Capital’s Deep Tech Venture Fund Partner
Jean-Philippe Poissant
Managing Director, Growth and Transition Capital
Matt Price
Managing Director, Growth and Transition Capital
Salman Qadir
Senior Associate
Loren Rafeson
Partner
Karl Reckziegel
Senior Vice President
Joseph Regan
Managing Partner, Industrial Innovation Fund
Lally Rementilla
Managing Partner
Susan Rohac
Managing Partner, Climate Tech Fund
Paul Ryan
Senior Director
Victor Scutaru
Managing Director, Private Equity Funds Portfolio
Robert Simon
Senior Managing Partner
Matt Stanley
Director, Cleantech Practice
Stephanie Tadros
Associate Director, Fund Investments
Zoltan Tompa
Director, Cleantech Practice
Ron Warburton
Managing Partner
Ronald Warburton
Managing Partner, BDC IT Venture Fund and Seed Fund
Brian Whiteway
Senior Director, Growth and Transition Capital
Angelo Zeni
Managing Director, Growth and Transition Capital
Bharat Srinivasa
Analyst, Healthcare Venture Fund
Michelle Scarborough
Managing Director
Past deals in Toronto
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.
Kepler
Series C in 2023
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.
Shoelace
Seed Round in 2023
Shoelace offers a software solution that enables online merchants to easily conduct retargeting campaigns. The company helps fast growing Shopify brands boost sales by showing the right customers, the right ads at the right time with customer journey retargeting. Shoelace was founded on 2015 and is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario.
Symend
Series C in 2022
Symend Inc. is a company that specializes in debt recovery solutions through its innovative software platform. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Calgary, Canada, with additional offices in Toronto and Denver, Symend focuses on enhancing the debt collection process by utilizing automation, predictive analytics, and behavioral science. The platform aims to minimize debt delinquency while ensuring a positive experience for all stakeholders. It offers tools for treatment planning, campaign management, and self-service options, allowing businesses in sectors such as financial services, telecommunications, and utilities to engage customers effectively. By creating personalized interactions, Symend empowers individuals to manage their debts through flexible repayment options, ultimately fostering better financial outcomes and strengthening customer relationships.
Private AI
Series A in 2022
Private AI Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Toronto, Canada, specializes in developing privacy-preserving machine learning and natural language processing tools. The company focuses on enabling secure data analysis for developers by finding, redacting, and generating synthetic personally identifiable information (PII) within semi- and unstructured datasets. Private AI's technology boasts over 99.5% accuracy across more than 47 languages and 50 different entity types. Its platform operates as a Docker container within clients' existing infrastructure, ensuring that sensitive data remains on-site and is never shared externally. This approach allows organizations across various industries to analyze large datasets while maintaining user privacy and data security.
Potloc
Series B in 2022
Potloc Inc. operates an online consumer insights platform that provides businesses with valuable data regarding consumer preferences and purchasing habits. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with additional offices in Toronto, Paris, and Geneva, Potloc utilizes innovative surveying methods, including web panels, phone surveys, and geo-targeted surveys through social media, to gather authentic feedback from a diverse audience. This platform enables clients to connect effectively with their target markets and enhance their local business strategies. Trusted by numerous leading brands, consulting firms, and investment funds, Potloc has established itself as a standard in market research by delivering high-quality insights with precision. The company's approach ensures that businesses receive relevant and accurate data tailored to their unique needs, facilitating better decision-making and consumer engagement.
PathFactory
Private Equity Round in 2021
PathFactory Inc. operates a content marketing automation platform designed to enhance the efficiency of the B2B buying process. Founded in 2012 and based in Toronto, Canada, the company enables marketers to deliver relevant content experiences that guide buyers through their unique journeys. By facilitating the binge consumption of content, PathFactory reduces friction and accelerates the buying process. The platform leverages data insights to optimize content delivery across various channels, allowing marketers to provide hyper-relevant, real-time content recommendations. This approach not only helps in generating qualified leads but also shortens sales cycles and increases marketing's contribution to revenue. PathFactory was previously known as LookBookHQ Inc. before rebranding in May 2018.
Swift Medical
Series B in 2021
Swift Medical Inc. is a Toronto-based company specializing in digital wound care technology aimed at enhancing the prevention, treatment, and management of wounds. Its flagship product, a mobile application called Swift, enables healthcare providers to accurately measure and document wound progression through advanced imaging and real-time image sharing. The application employs artificial intelligence to assess wound characteristics, including circumference and type, facilitating comprehensive analysis for wound specialists. By providing standardized and accessible wound care solutions, Swift Medical aims to improve patient outcomes and support healthcare providers in delivering effective wound management.
Symend
Series B in 2021
Symend Inc. is a company that specializes in debt recovery solutions through its innovative software platform. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Calgary, Canada, with additional offices in Toronto and Denver, Symend focuses on enhancing the debt collection process by utilizing automation, predictive analytics, and behavioral science. The platform aims to minimize debt delinquency while ensuring a positive experience for all stakeholders. It offers tools for treatment planning, campaign management, and self-service options, allowing businesses in sectors such as financial services, telecommunications, and utilities to engage customers effectively. By creating personalized interactions, Symend empowers individuals to manage their debts through flexible repayment options, ultimately fostering better financial outcomes and strengthening customer relationships.
R-Hauz Solutions
Seed Round in 2020
Housing affordability is a complex problem being addressed in cities around the world. While new construction is an effective way of increasing supplies, it requires years of planning and often fails to accommodate a wide range of needs. R-Hauz empowers urban landowners and families to self-solve their housing needs through housing-as-a-product. Their ingenious V2 and V6 products create additional housing within Toronto by taking advantage of the city’s development guidelines for avenues and laneways. Unlike traditional builds, these products offer the convenience of off-site construction while providing landowners with an elegant design at an affordable price.
Cinchy
Series A in 2020
Cinchy Inc. is a Toronto-based company that provides a data collaboration platform designed to enhance data management and protection through a networked architecture known as data fabric technology. Established in 2014, Cinchy enables organizations to connect various data sources while allowing real-time collaboration among systems and users without the need for separate application databases. The platform addresses the challenges of data silos by transforming data into a federated network, facilitating the co-production of data and streamlining processes that typically involve time-consuming and error-prone integrations. With applications across diverse sectors, including banking, retail, and higher education, Cinchy supports critical projects such as data governance, operationalizing AI technologies, and modernizing legacy systems. The company’s approach not only improves efficiency and reduces costs but also enhances data quality and security, ultimately allowing businesses to leverage their data assets more effectively.
TouchBistro
Series E in 2019
TouchBistro, Inc. develops an iPad-based point of sale (POS) solution tailored for restaurants, cafes, bars, and food trucks. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York with an additional office in Toronto, the company offers various POS systems, including those specifically designed for food trucks, bars, and coffee shops. These systems enable efficient order management by allowing servers to take orders and submit them directly to the kitchen without returning to a terminal, thereby reducing errors and enhancing service speed. TouchBistro also provides features such as a reservation management platform, cloud reporting and analytics, and customer-facing displays, all aimed at improving the dining experience and operational efficiency. The software is available through the Apple App Store in the United States and internationally, making it accessible for a wide range of food and drink venues.
BlueDot
Series A in 2019
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.
Cinchy
Seed Round in 2018
Cinchy Inc. is a Toronto-based company that provides a data collaboration platform designed to enhance data management and protection through a networked architecture known as data fabric technology. Established in 2014, Cinchy enables organizations to connect various data sources while allowing real-time collaboration among systems and users without the need for separate application databases. The platform addresses the challenges of data silos by transforming data into a federated network, facilitating the co-production of data and streamlining processes that typically involve time-consuming and error-prone integrations. With applications across diverse sectors, including banking, retail, and higher education, Cinchy supports critical projects such as data governance, operationalizing AI technologies, and modernizing legacy systems. The company’s approach not only improves efficiency and reduces costs but also enhances data quality and security, ultimately allowing businesses to leverage their data assets more effectively.
CrowdRiff
Series A in 2018
CrowdRiff is a visual marketing platform specifically designed for travel and tourism brands, founded in 2011 and based in Toronto, Canada. The platform utilizes artificial intelligence to help marketers discover and deliver high-performing visual content across various marketing channels. By combining image discovery, digital asset management, and efficient content delivery, CrowdRiff allows users to source and share visuals that resonate with their target audiences. This capability enables brands to effectively enhance their marketing efforts through the strategic use of compelling imagery.
TouchBistro
Series D in 2018
TouchBistro, Inc. develops an iPad-based point of sale (POS) solution tailored for restaurants, cafes, bars, and food trucks. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York with an additional office in Toronto, the company offers various POS systems, including those specifically designed for food trucks, bars, and coffee shops. These systems enable efficient order management by allowing servers to take orders and submit them directly to the kitchen without returning to a terminal, thereby reducing errors and enhancing service speed. TouchBistro also provides features such as a reservation management platform, cloud reporting and analytics, and customer-facing displays, all aimed at improving the dining experience and operational efficiency. The software is available through the Apple App Store in the United States and internationally, making it accessible for a wide range of food and drink venues.
Potloc
Seed Round in 2018
Potloc Inc. operates an online consumer insights platform that provides businesses with valuable data regarding consumer preferences and purchasing habits. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with additional offices in Toronto, Paris, and Geneva, Potloc utilizes innovative surveying methods, including web panels, phone surveys, and geo-targeted surveys through social media, to gather authentic feedback from a diverse audience. This platform enables clients to connect effectively with their target markets and enhance their local business strategies. Trusted by numerous leading brands, consulting firms, and investment funds, Potloc has established itself as a standard in market research by delivering high-quality insights with precision. The company's approach ensures that businesses receive relevant and accurate data tailored to their unique needs, facilitating better decision-making and consumer engagement.
Swift Medical
Series A in 2018
Swift Medical Inc. is a Toronto-based company specializing in digital wound care technology aimed at enhancing the prevention, treatment, and management of wounds. Its flagship product, a mobile application called Swift, enables healthcare providers to accurately measure and document wound progression through advanced imaging and real-time image sharing. The application employs artificial intelligence to assess wound characteristics, including circumference and type, facilitating comprehensive analysis for wound specialists. By providing standardized and accessible wound care solutions, Swift Medical aims to improve patient outcomes and support healthcare providers in delivering effective wound management.
Wattpad
Venture Round in 2018
Wattpad is a digital entertainment company that operates an online social storytelling platform focused on original narratives. Established in 2006 in Toronto, Canada, Wattpad fosters a community of over 65 million users who engage with stories for more than 20 billion minutes each month. The primary app allows users to read and write stories, facilitating collaboration through comments and multimedia interactions. In addition to its flagship platform, Wattpad offers Tap, a product for short, chat-based stories available in multiple languages. Wattpad Studios collaborates with industry partners to adapt stories for film, television, digital media, and print. Furthermore, Wattpad Brand Solutions provides advertising options aimed at enhancing engagement with Millennial and Gen Z audiences.
Tealbook
Seed Round in 2018
Tealbook, Inc. is an online supplier knowledge management and procurement platform headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Founded in 2014, the company provides a centralized system that consolidates credible and up-to-date information about suppliers, enabling procurement teams to identify and connect with qualified suppliers. The platform offers a comprehensive view of supplier data, including company details, product offerings, diversity status, and client recommendations. It also integrates with various enterprise resource planning systems and procurement tools, enhancing the visibility and knowledge of preferred suppliers. Tealbook's innovations have garnered industry recognition, such as being included in the CIX Top 20 and the Gartner Cool Vendor list. Through its services, Tealbook aims to improve buyer-supplier relations and streamline the procurement process for enterprises.
MIMOSA Diagnostics
Seed Round in 2018
MIMOSA Diagnostics Inc. is a Toronto-based company established in 2016 that specializes in the development of a multispectral mobile tissue assessment device. The company's flagship product, the MIMOSA Pro, is a handheld device that utilizes near-infrared light to non-invasively evaluate tissue health by visualizing biomarkers such as oximetry and temperature beneath the skin's surface, regardless of skin color. This technology aims to enhance patient care by providing immediate insights that can inform treatment decisions, thereby improving outcomes for patients, particularly for those with diabetes who need to monitor their foot health. The device is designed for easy use by both patients and caregivers, streamlining the process of assessing tissue health without the need for extensive testing or long wait times.
Hubdoc
Seed Round in 2017
Hubdoc Inc. is a technology company based in Toronto, Canada, that specializes in automating the collection and processing of financial documents for small and medium-sized businesses, as well as accountants and bookkeepers. Founded in 2011, Hubdoc offers a mobile application that allows users to capture financial documents, such as receipts, bills, and invoices, by taking photos or uploading files. The application utilizes cloud computing and machine learning to convert these documents into organized, usable data, streamlining financial reporting, reconciliation, and audit processes. By simplifying document management, Hubdoc enables businesses to focus more on their operations and less on administrative tasks. The company became a subsidiary of Xero Limited in August 2018.
Element AI
Series A in 2017
Element AI Inc. is an artificial intelligence company that provides solutions for organizations seeking to leverage AI and machine learning technologies. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with an additional office in Toronto, the company operates an AI as a Service (AIaaS) platform, allowing businesses to launch and incubate AI solutions in collaboration with large corporations. Element AI focuses on delivering AI software products that enhance decision-making and operational efficiency across various sectors, including insurance, banking, manufacturing, logistics, retail, and consumer packaged goods. The company emphasizes research and development, maintaining strong ties to academia, and engages in policy discussions regarding the societal impacts of technology. Through its offerings, Element AI aims to help clients unlock insights, accelerate the adoption of AI, and improve overall business performance with explainable solutions.
TouchBistro
Series C in 2017
TouchBistro, Inc. develops an iPad-based point of sale (POS) solution tailored for restaurants, cafes, bars, and food trucks. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York with an additional office in Toronto, the company offers various POS systems, including those specifically designed for food trucks, bars, and coffee shops. These systems enable efficient order management by allowing servers to take orders and submit them directly to the kitchen without returning to a terminal, thereby reducing errors and enhancing service speed. TouchBistro also provides features such as a reservation management platform, cloud reporting and analytics, and customer-facing displays, all aimed at improving the dining experience and operational efficiency. The software is available through the Apple App Store in the United States and internationally, making it accessible for a wide range of food and drink venues.
Tealbook
Seed Round in 2017
Tealbook, Inc. is an online supplier knowledge management and procurement platform headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Founded in 2014, the company provides a centralized system that consolidates credible and up-to-date information about suppliers, enabling procurement teams to identify and connect with qualified suppliers. The platform offers a comprehensive view of supplier data, including company details, product offerings, diversity status, and client recommendations. It also integrates with various enterprise resource planning systems and procurement tools, enhancing the visibility and knowledge of preferred suppliers. Tealbook's innovations have garnered industry recognition, such as being included in the CIX Top 20 and the Gartner Cool Vendor list. Through its services, Tealbook aims to improve buyer-supplier relations and streamline the procurement process for enterprises.
Potloc
Pre Seed Round in 2017
Potloc Inc. operates an online consumer insights platform that provides businesses with valuable data regarding consumer preferences and purchasing habits. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with additional offices in Toronto, Paris, and Geneva, Potloc utilizes innovative surveying methods, including web panels, phone surveys, and geo-targeted surveys through social media, to gather authentic feedback from a diverse audience. This platform enables clients to connect effectively with their target markets and enhance their local business strategies. Trusted by numerous leading brands, consulting firms, and investment funds, Potloc has established itself as a standard in market research by delivering high-quality insights with precision. The company's approach ensures that businesses receive relevant and accurate data tailored to their unique needs, facilitating better decision-making and consumer engagement.
Next AI
Venture Round in 2017
Next AI is a world-class founder and venture development acceleration network for AI-enabled startups. Founders can be part of the ecosystem from anywhere in Canada, following the program remotely or in-person from the Toronto or Montreal sites. Taking advantage of a renowned network of AI and business experts, Next AI provides support on both AI product development and market commercialisation. Each year, we identify the top early-stage teams developing ambitious AI-powered solutions and we provide them with the mentorship, education and network to have a global impact.
Encycle
Venture Round in 2016
Encycle Corporation specializes in wireless electrical demand management and automated demand response solutions for commercial and industrial facilities. The company offers advanced demand management controllers that optimize the peak electrical demand of various building equipment, including electric vehicle chargers. Its products are applicable in a wide range of settings such as retail stores, offices, theaters, schools, and food processing plants. Encycle’s technology utilizes swarm-logic controllers that communicate with electrical loads to reduce demand effectively, enhancing energy efficiency. The company markets its solutions directly and through distributors in California and New York. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Encycle also has offices in San Marcos, California, and Taunton, United Kingdom. The company has established a strategic partnership with Ayla Networks to further enhance its offerings. Encycle was previously known as REGEN Energy Inc. before rebranding in November 2015.
TouchBistro
Series B in 2016
TouchBistro, Inc. develops an iPad-based point of sale (POS) solution tailored for restaurants, cafes, bars, and food trucks. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York with an additional office in Toronto, the company offers various POS systems, including those specifically designed for food trucks, bars, and coffee shops. These systems enable efficient order management by allowing servers to take orders and submit them directly to the kitchen without returning to a terminal, thereby reducing errors and enhancing service speed. TouchBistro also provides features such as a reservation management platform, cloud reporting and analytics, and customer-facing displays, all aimed at improving the dining experience and operational efficiency. The software is available through the Apple App Store in the United States and internationally, making it accessible for a wide range of food and drink venues.
Repable
Convertible Note in 2016
Repable, Inc. is an analytics company based in Toronto, Canada, specializing in the gaming industry. Founded in 2015 by Sean Power and Heather Anne Carson, Repable offers a platform that provides insights and analytics for broadcasters, teams, and enterprises. The company's services focus on understanding the financial and social impact of interactions within the gaming and streaming sectors. Utilizing an independent data engine, Repable analyzes the entire esports and live game streaming ecosystem, enabling its users to gain a comprehensive understanding of their engagements with fans and the broader public.
Shoelace
Seed Round in 2016
Shoelace offers a software solution that enables online merchants to easily conduct retargeting campaigns. The company helps fast growing Shopify brands boost sales by showing the right customers, the right ads at the right time with customer journey retargeting. Shoelace was founded on 2015 and is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario.
Wave
Series C in 2016
Wave makes running a small business better by providing free accounting, invoicing, affordable credit card processing (payments) and payroll. Over 3 million small business owners, in more than 200 countries around the world, rely on WaveApps to run their business. Wave was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
Influitive
Series B in 2016
Influitive Corporation specializes in advocate marketing software solutions for business-to-business (B2B) software and technology firms globally. Its flagship product, AdvocateHub, facilitates the creation of advocate communities where customers, partners, and employees engage in activities such as referrals, reference calls, and product reviews. This platform enhances marketing and sales efforts by harnessing customer enthusiasm and integrating with Salesforce to track participants' activities. In addition to its software, Influitive offers consulting services that provide coaching and training for organizations looking to implement or enhance their advocate marketing strategies. The AdvocateHub software can be accessed via a web portal, integrated into client websites, or used on mobile through the Maven app. Founded in 2010 and based in Toronto, Canada, with additional offices in Menlo Park, California, and Boston, Massachusetts, Influitive aims to help companies build trust and commitment across various communication channels.
Wattpad
Venture Round in 2016
Wattpad is a digital entertainment company that operates an online social storytelling platform focused on original narratives. Established in 2006 in Toronto, Canada, Wattpad fosters a community of over 65 million users who engage with stories for more than 20 billion minutes each month. The primary app allows users to read and write stories, facilitating collaboration through comments and multimedia interactions. In addition to its flagship platform, Wattpad offers Tap, a product for short, chat-based stories available in multiple languages. Wattpad Studios collaborates with industry partners to adapt stories for film, television, digital media, and print. Furthermore, Wattpad Brand Solutions provides advertising options aimed at enhancing engagement with Millennial and Gen Z audiences.
Diply
Venture Round in 2015
Diply is a social entertainment publisher established in 2013, primarily targeting millennials with engaging content. The company creates and shares a variety of articles, lifestyle tips, and entertainment news, aggregating trending topics from across the web. Diply boasts a significant online presence, with over 68 million social media followers, generating five billion social impressions and one billion video views on Facebook each month. It ranks as a top 10 lifestyle property and is the 85th largest website in the United States, attracting more than 42 million monthly readers. Headquartered in London, Ontario, Diply also maintains offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Toronto, positioning itself as a prominent player in the realm of social news and entertainment.
SourceKnowledge
Debt Financing in 2015
SourceKnowledge is a Montreal-based company that operates a programmatic video platform focused on measuring success through post-click behavior. It provides a range of services including Reach, a self-serve video advertising platform; Engage, a performance marketing platform; Cross-Serve, which delivers campaigns across multiple devices; and RunSafe, a brand safety suite. The company aids e-commerce brands in boosting sales by advertising their products on premium digital channels, utilizing proprietary algorithms and machine learning for campaign management. SourceKnowledge emphasizes data transparency, offering clients online analytics and order ID reporting to optimize ad delivery through refined audience segmentation. Founded in 2009, the company has expanded its presence with offices in Toronto, Vancouver, and Los Angeles, serving a diverse clientele globally.
Influitive
Series B in 2015
Influitive Corporation specializes in advocate marketing software solutions for business-to-business (B2B) software and technology firms globally. Its flagship product, AdvocateHub, facilitates the creation of advocate communities where customers, partners, and employees engage in activities such as referrals, reference calls, and product reviews. This platform enhances marketing and sales efforts by harnessing customer enthusiasm and integrating with Salesforce to track participants' activities. In addition to its software, Influitive offers consulting services that provide coaching and training for organizations looking to implement or enhance their advocate marketing strategies. The AdvocateHub software can be accessed via a web portal, integrated into client websites, or used on mobile through the Maven app. Founded in 2010 and based in Toronto, Canada, with additional offices in Menlo Park, California, and Boston, Massachusetts, Influitive aims to help companies build trust and commitment across various communication channels.
Influitive
Series B in 2015
Influitive Corporation specializes in advocate marketing software solutions for business-to-business (B2B) software and technology firms globally. Its flagship product, AdvocateHub, facilitates the creation of advocate communities where customers, partners, and employees engage in activities such as referrals, reference calls, and product reviews. This platform enhances marketing and sales efforts by harnessing customer enthusiasm and integrating with Salesforce to track participants' activities. In addition to its software, Influitive offers consulting services that provide coaching and training for organizations looking to implement or enhance their advocate marketing strategies. The AdvocateHub software can be accessed via a web portal, integrated into client websites, or used on mobile through the Maven app. Founded in 2010 and based in Toronto, Canada, with additional offices in Menlo Park, California, and Boston, Massachusetts, Influitive aims to help companies build trust and commitment across various communication channels.
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.
Wave
Series C in 2015
Wave makes running a small business better by providing free accounting, invoicing, affordable credit card processing (payments) and payroll. Over 3 million small business owners, in more than 200 countries around the world, rely on WaveApps to run their business. Wave was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
Interface Biologics
Series B in 2015
Interface Biologics, Inc. is a commercial stage company based in Toronto, Canada, that specializes in developing innovative biomedical polymer technologies aimed at enhancing the safety and effectiveness of medical devices. The company’s patent-protected technologies include anti-thrombogenic additives designed for blood-contacting medical devices and polymer-enabled combination drug delivery systems. Interface Biologics has established exclusive licensing agreements for its Endexo™ technology with AngioDynamics for vascular access catheters and with Fresenius Medical Care for chronic dialysis systems. Medical devices incorporating this technology, such as AngioDynamics’ BioFlo PICCS and DuraMax Dialysis Catheter, have received FDA clearance and are gaining market traction. Additionally, the company has a joint venture with Qualimed to develop a drug-coated balloon utilizing its Kinesyx™ technology. Founded in 2001, Interface Biologics operates from the MaRS Innovation Centre and focuses on solutions that reduce infection and thrombus-related complications across various medical specialties, particularly ophthalmology.
Encycle
Series B in 2014
Encycle Corporation specializes in wireless electrical demand management and automated demand response solutions for commercial and industrial facilities. The company offers advanced demand management controllers that optimize the peak electrical demand of various building equipment, including electric vehicle chargers. Its products are applicable in a wide range of settings such as retail stores, offices, theaters, schools, and food processing plants. Encycle’s technology utilizes swarm-logic controllers that communicate with electrical loads to reduce demand effectively, enhancing energy efficiency. The company markets its solutions directly and through distributors in California and New York. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Encycle also has offices in San Marcos, California, and Taunton, United Kingdom. The company has established a strategic partnership with Ayla Networks to further enhance its offerings. Encycle was previously known as REGEN Energy Inc. before rebranding in November 2015.
Xagenic
Series B in 2014
Xagenic Inc., a Toronto, Canada-based molecular diagnostics company developing new technology for decentralized, rapid diagnostic testing, and a true point-of-care platform. Our aim is to enable on-demand, near-patient molecular testing, empowering clinicians in making treatment decisions for their patients at the time of the first consultation. This will dramatically improve patient care and reduce health care costs. Xagenic has adapted this technology to permit rapid, enzyme-free detection of nucleic acids from clinical samples. We are commercializing a simple and fully automated technology platform that will enable widespread decentralized diagnostic testing to be performed outside of clinical laboratories. Our team is developing infectious disease tests that will allow the detection of a variety of analytes in situations where rapid test turnaround will provide clinically actionable results.
Tacit Innovations
Seed Round in 2014
Tacit Innovations Corp. is a technology company based in Toronto, Canada, founded in 2012. The company focuses on designing and developing mobile applications that enhance the dining experience by allowing users to discover, browse, order, and pay for meals at various restaurants. Among its offerings is Maegan, a mobile platform that facilitates menu browsing, order management, and payment processing. Additionally, the Maegan Mobile application extends restaurant services directly to consumers' mobile devices, promoting a seamless interaction between diners and restaurants. Tacit Innovations is recognized for its innovative approach in leveraging mobile technologies to transform customer engagement and service in the restaurant industry.
Influitive
Venture Round in 2014
Influitive Corporation specializes in advocate marketing software solutions for business-to-business (B2B) software and technology firms globally. Its flagship product, AdvocateHub, facilitates the creation of advocate communities where customers, partners, and employees engage in activities such as referrals, reference calls, and product reviews. This platform enhances marketing and sales efforts by harnessing customer enthusiasm and integrating with Salesforce to track participants' activities. In addition to its software, Influitive offers consulting services that provide coaching and training for organizations looking to implement or enhance their advocate marketing strategies. The AdvocateHub software can be accessed via a web portal, integrated into client websites, or used on mobile through the Maven app. Founded in 2010 and based in Toronto, Canada, with additional offices in Menlo Park, California, and Boston, Massachusetts, Influitive aims to help companies build trust and commitment across various communication channels.
OTI Lumionics
Pre Seed Round in 2014
They are a small company in the heart of Toronto, Canada working to unlock the full potential of OLED technology. OTI Lumionics Inc. was founded in 2011 by an award winning team of researchers and engineers from the Department of Materials Science & Engineering at the University of Toronto.
Roadmunk
Seed Round in 2013
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.
RAUR
Seed Round in 2013
RAUR is a web-based social publishing platform for podcasts. It is built to simplify discovery, listening, and the creation of content. The platform enables its users to share listening experiences with comedians, singers, writers, poets, performers, politicians, DJs, and many others. RAUR was launched in October 2012 and is based in Toronto, Ontario.
Opencare
Seed Round in 2013
Opencare Inc. operates a healthcare discovery platform that connects patients with healthcare providers in North America, primarily focusing on dental services. Founded in 2012 and based in Toronto, Canada, the company's platform allows users to find and book appointments online with a variety of healthcare professionals, including dentists, chiropractors, massage therapists, physiotherapists, and optometrists. By transforming the dental industry, Opencare aims to provide patients with confidence in receiving high-quality care while also facilitating practice growth for top dentists. The platform streamlines interactions between patients and providers, ensuring a convenient and rewarding experience for all users. Opencare was previously known as HealthKiwi Inc. before rebranding in March 2018.
VarageSale
Seed Round in 2013
VarageSale, Inc. is a platform that facilitates local and interest-based communities for buying, selling, and social interaction. Founded in 2012 and based in Toronto, Canada, the platform allows members to list items for sale, engage in discussions about potential purchases, and foster community connections. Designed to be family-friendly, VarageSale has millions of members across the United States, Canada, and beyond. The service is accessible for free through its website and mobile applications available on iOS, Android, and Kindle devices. VarageSale operates as a subsidiary of VerticalScope Inc. and has received funding from notable investors.
Tacit Innovations
Seed Round in 2013
Tacit Innovations Corp. is a technology company based in Toronto, Canada, founded in 2012. The company focuses on designing and developing mobile applications that enhance the dining experience by allowing users to discover, browse, order, and pay for meals at various restaurants. Among its offerings is Maegan, a mobile platform that facilitates menu browsing, order management, and payment processing. Additionally, the Maegan Mobile application extends restaurant services directly to consumers' mobile devices, promoting a seamless interaction between diners and restaurants. Tacit Innovations is recognized for its innovative approach in leveraging mobile technologies to transform customer engagement and service in the restaurant industry.
MedCurrent
Seed Round in 2013
MedCurrent Corporation is a Toronto-based company that specializes in medical appropriateness decision support solutions for radiologists and imaging facilities. Founded in 2003, MedCurrent offers OrderRight, a radiology decision support system that assists physicians in selecting appropriate radiology procedures for patients, facilitates the delivery of essential clinical information to imaging facilities, and aids payers in managing pre-authorization processes and ensuring compliance with established guidelines. The platform is designed to enhance clinical decision-making by integrating real-time, evidence-based guidance within existing clinical workflows at the point of care. MedCurrent's technology emphasizes deep integration with electronic medical records, ensuring ease of use and configurability, which positions the company as a leader in the clinical decision support sector. Its products are marketed directly to payers, healthcare providers, and partners, including vendors of electronic medical record systems.
Encycle
Venture Round in 2012
Encycle Corporation specializes in wireless electrical demand management and automated demand response solutions for commercial and industrial facilities. The company offers advanced demand management controllers that optimize the peak electrical demand of various building equipment, including electric vehicle chargers. Its products are applicable in a wide range of settings such as retail stores, offices, theaters, schools, and food processing plants. Encycle’s technology utilizes swarm-logic controllers that communicate with electrical loads to reduce demand effectively, enhancing energy efficiency. The company markets its solutions directly and through distributors in California and New York. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Encycle also has offices in San Marcos, California, and Taunton, United Kingdom. The company has established a strategic partnership with Ayla Networks to further enhance its offerings. Encycle was previously known as REGEN Energy Inc. before rebranding in November 2015.
Flixel Photos
Seed Round in 2011
Flixel Photos Inc. specializes in developing tools for visual storytelling, focusing on the creation of cinemagraphs—dynamic images that feature subtle, looping motion within a still frame. Founded in 2011 and based in Toronto, Canada, the company offers several products, including Cinemagraph Pro, a software platform available for Mac and iOS that allows users to create and share cinemagraphs. Additionally, Flixel provides Persecond for Mac, which enables the production of timelapse videos. Through Flixel Cloud, the company offers a subscription service that grants users access to its software tools, along with hosting and sharing services for high-definition cinemagraphs across web and social media platforms. Flixel serves a diverse clientele, including photographers, videographers, and digital marketers, seeking to enhance their visual content through innovative techniques.
Encycle
Venture Round in 2011
Encycle Corporation specializes in wireless electrical demand management and automated demand response solutions for commercial and industrial facilities. The company offers advanced demand management controllers that optimize the peak electrical demand of various building equipment, including electric vehicle chargers. Its products are applicable in a wide range of settings such as retail stores, offices, theaters, schools, and food processing plants. Encycle’s technology utilizes swarm-logic controllers that communicate with electrical loads to reduce demand effectively, enhancing energy efficiency. The company markets its solutions directly and through distributors in California and New York. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Encycle also has offices in San Marcos, California, and Taunton, United Kingdom. The company has established a strategic partnership with Ayla Networks to further enhance its offerings. Encycle was previously known as REGEN Energy Inc. before rebranding in November 2015.
Newtopia
Angel Round in 2011
Newtopia Inc. is a health technology company based in Toronto, Canada, that focuses on habit change to reduce metabolic risk and prevent chronic diseases. Founded in 2008, Newtopia utilizes a proprietary virtual platform that combines personal genetics with social and psychological insights to create personalized health plans. By addressing unhealthy lifestyles, the company aims to mitigate the economic and social consequences associated with obesity, chronic diseases, and aging. Newtopia's innovative health engagement platform encourages individuals to make healthier lifestyle choices, demonstrating a proven model with an 80% success rate among early clients. The company targets partnerships with insurers, self-insured employers, and brands, offering sustainable health outcomes and a significant return on investment, making it a promising B2B collaborator in the health sector.
NeurAxon
Debt Financing in 2010
NeurAxon, Inc. discovers and develops pain therapeutics targeting neuronal nitric oxide synthase. It has oral products in pipeline addressing acute migraine, neuropathic pain chronic daily headache, inflammatory pain, migraine prophylaxis, and severe pain. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
NewStep Networks
Series C in 2008
NewStep Networks, Inc. provides service convergence and fixed-mobile convergence software solutions. The company offers FlexConnect solutions that bring the benefits of service convergence to mobile, office, and home phones; and Enterprise Mobility solutions, which feature one button transfer, single number service, automatic reconnect, single voicemail, and voicemail intercept. It also offers Total Mobility solutions that feature FlexConnect Solution and Enterprise Mobility Solutions, and add features designed for enterprise environments. Its customers include enterprises, service providers, equipment makers, system integrators, and business and consumer users. The company was formerly known as Rev D Networks, Inc. and changed its name to NewStep Networks, Inc. in November 2003. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada with additional Offices in Canada, the United States, Europe, and Asia. As of June 8, 2009, NewStep Networks, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Natural Convergence, Inc.
NeurAxon
Series B in 2007
NeurAxon, Inc. discovers and develops pain therapeutics targeting neuronal nitric oxide synthase. It has oral products in pipeline addressing acute migraine, neuropathic pain chronic daily headache, inflammatory pain, migraine prophylaxis, and severe pain. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
Sofea
Venture Round in 2007
Sofea Inc. provides Custom Computer Programming Services. The company has headquarters in Toronto, Canada.
NewStep Networks
Series B in 2006
NewStep Networks, Inc. provides service convergence and fixed-mobile convergence software solutions. The company offers FlexConnect solutions that bring the benefits of service convergence to mobile, office, and home phones; and Enterprise Mobility solutions, which feature one button transfer, single number service, automatic reconnect, single voicemail, and voicemail intercept. It also offers Total Mobility solutions that feature FlexConnect Solution and Enterprise Mobility Solutions, and add features designed for enterprise environments. Its customers include enterprises, service providers, equipment makers, system integrators, and business and consumer users. The company was formerly known as Rev D Networks, Inc. and changed its name to NewStep Networks, Inc. in November 2003. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada with additional Offices in Canada, the United States, Europe, and Asia. As of June 8, 2009, NewStep Networks, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Natural Convergence, Inc.
Avokia
Series B in 2006
Avokia, Inc. provides database middleware software for enterprises and customers that enables the continuous availability of database information. It offers apLive, a database and operating system, which allows database clustering by supporting transaction replication in multiple horizontally scaled databases. The company offers its products for enterprise applications for disaster recovery at the database level. Avokia, Inc. was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
NewStep Networks
Series A in 2003
NewStep Networks, Inc. provides service convergence and fixed-mobile convergence software solutions. The company offers FlexConnect solutions that bring the benefits of service convergence to mobile, office, and home phones; and Enterprise Mobility solutions, which feature one button transfer, single number service, automatic reconnect, single voicemail, and voicemail intercept. It also offers Total Mobility solutions that feature FlexConnect Solution and Enterprise Mobility Solutions, and add features designed for enterprise environments. Its customers include enterprises, service providers, equipment makers, system integrators, and business and consumer users. The company was formerly known as Rev D Networks, Inc. and changed its name to NewStep Networks, Inc. in November 2003. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada with additional Offices in Canada, the United States, Europe, and Asia. As of June 8, 2009, NewStep Networks, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Natural Convergence, Inc.
ResponseTek
Seed Round in 2003
ResponseTek Networks Corp. is a leading provider of Customer Experience Management (CEM) software, focused on enhancing customer satisfaction by transforming customer feedback into actionable insights. The ResponseTek Listening Platform connects major corporations, including HSBC and Vodafone, with their customers across various touchpoints such as retail, call centers, and online services. By employing diverse methods, including SMS surveys and social media monitoring, ResponseTek enables organizations to obtain a comprehensive view of the customer experience, supported by both quantitative data and qualitative feedback. Headquartered in Vancouver, the company also has offices in Toronto and London, UK, and aims to integrate customer experience data across organizations to eliminate information silos and foster improvements in customer satisfaction.
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