Blumind specializes in the development of analog machine learning inferencing engines tailored for edge smart sensors and devices. As a manufacturer of fabless semiconductors, the company is focused on revolutionizing computing through all-analog, in-memory computing technologies. These innovations significantly reduce power consumption, latency, and costs, thereby facilitating the deployment of artificial intelligence in always-on smart environments. By advancing analog computing, Blumind aims to enhance the functionality and efficiency of smart sensors and devices in various applications.
Hexoskin (Carré Technologies)
Venture Round in 2024
Hexoskin develops smart clothing designed for health, fitness, and wellness. The company specializes in body-worn sensing technologies that incorporate sensors to capture various body metrics, including cardiorespiratory activity, physical activity, and sleep patterns. These metrics are transmitted in real-time to smartphones, allowing users to monitor their health status continuously. Hexoskin's garments facilitate the sharing of health data online, enabling digital health management and predictive health analytics through an integrated platform that communicates with various applications. This innovative approach empowers customers to take control of their health and wellness.
MarineLabs
Seed Round in 2024
MarineLabs is a technology platform focused on delivering real-time data related to marine mobility and coastal intelligence. The company provides a maritime IoT solution that includes the identification and attribution of vessel wakes, along with access to both historical and real-time data through a unified interface. Their CoastAware platform is designed for web, mobile, and API access, allowing clients to optimize maritime operations and enhance marine safety. By utilizing high-resolution information and advanced processing algorithms from a network of compact, cloud-connected marine sensors, MarineLabs aims to help clients understand and mitigate marine hazards, ultimately contributing to improved coastal resilience.
LeddarTech Inc. is a Canadian company that specializes in developing advanced detection and ranging systems, utilizing time-of-flight measurement technology with infrared LEDs. Its product offerings include smart sensor modules for various applications, such as single-element and multi-element sensor modules, LED-based traffic management sensors, and sensor evaluation kits. These solutions are designed for a wide range of applications, including advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), autonomous driving, public safety, and industrial monitoring. LeddarTech's flagship platform, LeddarVision™, integrates multiple sensor types to create comprehensive 3D environmental models, facilitating improved perception and navigation capabilities in vehicles. The company aims to address critical sensing challenges for OEMs and automotive suppliers, helping them enhance performance while reducing development time and costs. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Quebec City, Canada, LeddarTech maintains a research and development office in Toronto and has secured numerous patents in the field of remote sensing technologies.
Stathera is a manufacturer of advanced oscillator boards that aim to revolutionize the global timing market by transitioning from traditional quartz-based devices to MEMS-based technology. The company specializes in true dual-output MEMS oscillators, which replace two quartz oscillators, thereby simplifying system design and contributing to miniaturization, reduced bill of materials, lower current consumption, and overall cost savings. These innovations are particularly beneficial for a range of applications, including wearables, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and smartphones. By offering ultra-stable, low jitter, and temperature-insensitive output in kHz and MHz frequencies, Stathera helps clients mitigate issues such as premature failure, shorter battery life, and heightened system costs.
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.
Noze is a leader in digital odor perception technology, creating advanced solutions that replicate the human sense of smell. Their sophisticated digital nose utilizes a specialized sensor, developed with NASA technology, to detect and identify odors in various real-world environments. This technology collects and analyzes data through an AI engine, allowing healthcare providers to assess air quality, monitor chemical footprints, and potentially diagnose diseases based on breath-based odor biomarkers. By enabling real-time disease detection and routine health screenings with a single exhale, Noze aims to enhance human health and well-being while improving patient outcomes.
LeddarTech
Series D in 2022
LeddarTech Inc. is a Canadian company that specializes in developing advanced detection and ranging systems, utilizing time-of-flight measurement technology with infrared LEDs. Its product offerings include smart sensor modules for various applications, such as single-element and multi-element sensor modules, LED-based traffic management sensors, and sensor evaluation kits. These solutions are designed for a wide range of applications, including advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), autonomous driving, public safety, and industrial monitoring. LeddarTech's flagship platform, LeddarVision™, integrates multiple sensor types to create comprehensive 3D environmental models, facilitating improved perception and navigation capabilities in vehicles. The company aims to address critical sensing challenges for OEMs and automotive suppliers, helping them enhance performance while reducing development time and costs. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Quebec City, Canada, LeddarTech maintains a research and development office in Toronto and has secured numerous patents in the field of remote sensing technologies.
Clear Blue Technologies
Post in 2021
Clear Blue Technologies International Inc. is a company that specializes in developing and selling smart off-grid power solutions. It provides innovative products designed to power, control, monitor, and manage solar and hybrid power systems for various applications, including street lights, security systems, telecommunications, emergency power, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The company offers a range of solutions, including solar and wind controllers, telecom solar power systems, illumience cloud controls, Nano-grid power packs, and solar and wind-powered outdoor lighting systems under the Illumient brand. Additionally, Clear Blue Technologies provides remote power management services, enabling users to monitor and control their systems over the Internet. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, the company operates in multiple regions, including Canada, the United States, the Middle East, and Africa, promoting environmentally friendly and cost-effective energy solutions.
ThoughtWire
Debt Financing in 2020
ThoughtWire is a developer of digital twin technology focused on enhancing the efficiency and safety of hospitals, commercial buildings, and cities. Its flagship platform, ThoughtWireOS, integrates data from people, processes, and the physical environment to create smarter spaces. By leveraging this data along with insights from Internet of Things (IoT) devices, ThoughtWire's applications offer real-time guidance and automation for various stakeholders, including clinicians, patients, office workers, and first responders. The company's software solutions aim to unlock the potential of built environments by ensuring energy efficiency, improving operational safety, and enabling proactive issue resolution. Through its innovative approach, ThoughtWire contributes to the development of self-optimizing systems that enhance the overall quality of life in urban settings and workplaces.
LeddarTech
Convertible Note in 2018
LeddarTech Inc. is a Canadian company that specializes in developing advanced detection and ranging systems, utilizing time-of-flight measurement technology with infrared LEDs. Its product offerings include smart sensor modules for various applications, such as single-element and multi-element sensor modules, LED-based traffic management sensors, and sensor evaluation kits. These solutions are designed for a wide range of applications, including advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), autonomous driving, public safety, and industrial monitoring. LeddarTech's flagship platform, LeddarVision™, integrates multiple sensor types to create comprehensive 3D environmental models, facilitating improved perception and navigation capabilities in vehicles. The company aims to address critical sensing challenges for OEMs and automotive suppliers, helping them enhance performance while reducing development time and costs. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Quebec City, Canada, LeddarTech maintains a research and development office in Toronto and has secured numerous patents in the field of remote sensing technologies.
Relogix
Seed Round in 2018
Relogix Inc., founded in 2010 and based in Ottawa, Canada, specializes in developing sensor-based devices for monitoring and tracking unused office spaces. The company offers a comprehensive solution that includes UtiLive, a system utilizing space tracking sensors and a machine learning analytics engine for data analysis. Relogix operates on a sensor-as-a-service model, which encompasses floor planning, deployment of sensor devices, and ongoing monitoring through a cloud-based application. The company's offerings are designed to support large enterprises and commercial real estate portfolios, enabling clients to make informed, data-driven decisions regarding their real estate strategies. Relogix's innovative workplace insights platform, Conexus, and advanced IoT occupancy sensors aim to enhance the workplace experience and optimize real estate utilization.
ecobee, Inc. is a Canadian company based in Toronto that specializes in manufacturing Wi-Fi enabled smart thermostats and light automation equipment for both residential and commercial use. Founded in 2007, ecobee offers a range of products including the SmartThermostat with voice control, ecobee3 lite, SmartSensor, and ecobee Switch+. These devices allow users to customize temperature settings and manage their energy consumption remotely via a mobile application available on various platforms such as iOS and Android. By providing intelligent energy management solutions, ecobee aims to enhance comfort while promoting energy conservation, thus enabling customers to understand and reduce their energy usage effectively. The company sells its products primarily through online channels.
ThoughtWire
Series A in 2018
ThoughtWire is a developer of digital twin technology focused on enhancing the efficiency and safety of hospitals, commercial buildings, and cities. Its flagship platform, ThoughtWireOS, integrates data from people, processes, and the physical environment to create smarter spaces. By leveraging this data along with insights from Internet of Things (IoT) devices, ThoughtWire's applications offer real-time guidance and automation for various stakeholders, including clinicians, patients, office workers, and first responders. The company's software solutions aim to unlock the potential of built environments by ensuring energy efficiency, improving operational safety, and enabling proactive issue resolution. Through its innovative approach, ThoughtWire contributes to the development of self-optimizing systems that enhance the overall quality of life in urban settings and workplaces.
Alert Labs
Funding Round in 2017
Alert Labs Inc., founded in 2015 and headquartered in Kitchener, Canada, specializes in manufacturing water and flood monitoring sensors. As a subsidiary of Watsco, Inc., the company provides cellular-connected home protection technology that allows homeowners to monitor their properties effectively. The sensors are designed to detect water leaks, floods, and power issues, offering real-time data analysis through user-friendly hardware and software. These technologies do not depend on WiFi, enabling seamless connectivity with smartphones for instant alerts and insights. By employing this innovative solution, Alert Labs aims to help customers avoid property damage and reduce costs associated with home maintenance.
Bit Stew Systems
Series C in 2016
Bit Stew Systems Inc. is a data intelligence company that specializes in providing a platform for data integration and management tailored to the needs of industries such as utilities, oil and gas, aviation, and manufacturing. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Burnaby, Canada, with additional locations in Mountain View, California; Melbourne, Australia; Madrid, Spain; and London, United Kingdom, Bit Stew Systems has developed MIx Core, a platform designed for the Industrial Internet of Things. This platform facilitates real-time analytics, dynamic event management, and seamless integration with both IT and operational systems. It offers solutions in machine intelligence, edge analytics, and predictive automation, allowing users to gain valuable insights into their industrial operations and connected devices. As of November 2016, Bit Stew Systems operates as a subsidiary of GE Digital LLC.
Bit Stew Systems
Series B in 2015
Bit Stew Systems Inc. is a data intelligence company that specializes in providing a platform for data integration and management tailored to the needs of industries such as utilities, oil and gas, aviation, and manufacturing. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Burnaby, Canada, with additional locations in Mountain View, California; Melbourne, Australia; Madrid, Spain; and London, United Kingdom, Bit Stew Systems has developed MIx Core, a platform designed for the Industrial Internet of Things. This platform facilitates real-time analytics, dynamic event management, and seamless integration with both IT and operational systems. It offers solutions in machine intelligence, edge analytics, and predictive automation, allowing users to gain valuable insights into their industrial operations and connected devices. As of November 2016, Bit Stew Systems operates as a subsidiary of GE Digital LLC.
LeddarTech
Venture Round in 2014
LeddarTech Inc. is a Canadian company that specializes in developing advanced detection and ranging systems, utilizing time-of-flight measurement technology with infrared LEDs. Its product offerings include smart sensor modules for various applications, such as single-element and multi-element sensor modules, LED-based traffic management sensors, and sensor evaluation kits. These solutions are designed for a wide range of applications, including advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), autonomous driving, public safety, and industrial monitoring. LeddarTech's flagship platform, LeddarVision™, integrates multiple sensor types to create comprehensive 3D environmental models, facilitating improved perception and navigation capabilities in vehicles. The company aims to address critical sensing challenges for OEMs and automotive suppliers, helping them enhance performance while reducing development time and costs. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Quebec City, Canada, LeddarTech maintains a research and development office in Toronto and has secured numerous patents in the field of remote sensing technologies.
Mighty Cast, Inc (The Nex Band)
Seed Round in 2014
Nex is a customizable wearable that allows you to create a new smartband every day, hour, or minute. Focus on social, gaming, and IoT.
LeddarTech
Series B in 2013
LeddarTech Inc. is a Canadian company that specializes in developing advanced detection and ranging systems, utilizing time-of-flight measurement technology with infrared LEDs. Its product offerings include smart sensor modules for various applications, such as single-element and multi-element sensor modules, LED-based traffic management sensors, and sensor evaluation kits. These solutions are designed for a wide range of applications, including advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), autonomous driving, public safety, and industrial monitoring. LeddarTech's flagship platform, LeddarVision™, integrates multiple sensor types to create comprehensive 3D environmental models, facilitating improved perception and navigation capabilities in vehicles. The company aims to address critical sensing challenges for OEMs and automotive suppliers, helping them enhance performance while reducing development time and costs. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Quebec City, Canada, LeddarTech maintains a research and development office in Toronto and has secured numerous patents in the field of remote sensing technologies.
Mighty Cast, Inc (The Nex Band)
Angel Round in 2013
Nex is a customizable wearable that allows you to create a new smartband every day, hour, or minute. Focus on social, gaming, and IoT.
reelyActive
Seed Round in 2012
ReelyActive is a technology company based in Montreal, Canada, specializing in real-time location and context data solutions. Founded in 2012, it offers an open-source platform that allows businesses to utilize existing in-building infrastructure to track the location of radio-identifiable devices. This technology enables organizations to observe who or what is present in a physical space and how they interact within it, ultimately enhancing operational efficiency and the overall human experience. ReelyActive focuses on translating real-world states into a format that can be easily integrated into digital systems, supporting a flexible approach to digital transformation. The company's mission centers on unlocking the value of shared data, aiming to create a future where machine-contextual awareness serves humanity effectively.
LeddarTech
Series A in 2010
LeddarTech Inc. is a Canadian company that specializes in developing advanced detection and ranging systems, utilizing time-of-flight measurement technology with infrared LEDs. Its product offerings include smart sensor modules for various applications, such as single-element and multi-element sensor modules, LED-based traffic management sensors, and sensor evaluation kits. These solutions are designed for a wide range of applications, including advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), autonomous driving, public safety, and industrial monitoring. LeddarTech's flagship platform, LeddarVision™, integrates multiple sensor types to create comprehensive 3D environmental models, facilitating improved perception and navigation capabilities in vehicles. The company aims to address critical sensing challenges for OEMs and automotive suppliers, helping them enhance performance while reducing development time and costs. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Quebec City, Canada, LeddarTech maintains a research and development office in Toronto and has secured numerous patents in the field of remote sensing technologies.