BDC Capital

BDC Capital Inc. is the private equity and venture capital arm of the Business Development Bank of Canada, focusing on direct and fund of funds investments. It specializes in various financing options, including subordinate, recapitalization, bridge, and venture capital, targeting middle market, later stage, and small to medium-sized businesses. BDC Capital engages in venture capital activities across all stages, from seed funding to pre-IPO financing, with a particular emphasis on technology and healthcare sectors. Its investment strategy includes a commitment to supporting women-led firms and spans industries such as life sciences, telecommunications, information technology, and advanced technologies. The firm typically invests between CAD 0.1 million and CAD 35 million, often seeking minority stakes and board representation in its portfolio companies. BDC Capital prefers to exit investments within three to five years, utilizing strategies such as initial public offerings and strategic sales. Established in 1975 and headquartered in Montreal, the firm also has offices in British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec, and Alberta, focusing its investments primarily within Canada.

Steven Abrams

Partner

Dinar Ahmed

Partner

Nabil El Asraoui

Associate

Lenka Baloghova

Associate

Amine Benmoussa

Principal

Disha Bhargav

Associate

Jeremy Billan

Partner, Growth Equity Partners

Ela Borenstein

Vice President

Sara Cavalluzzi

Associate

Cheri Corbett

Director

Olivier Côté

Associate

Kristina D’Amico

Director, Fund Investments

Kyle Feucht

Director

Ajay Gopal

Associate Director

Vivian Kan

Partner

Karim Kennedy

Director - Cleantech Practice

Leonard Kofman

Partner, Intellectual Property-Backed Financing

Sandy Li

Associate

Guillaume Mercier

Senior Vice President, Advisory Services and Business Strategy

Mona Minhas

Partner, Thrive Venture Fund

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

Katherine Nicanorova

Associate

Michael Notto

Partner, Growth Equity Partners

Thomas Park

Partner

Salman Qadir

Associate

Loren Rafeson

Partner, Growth Equity Partners

Karl Reckziegel

Senior Vice President, Direct Investments

Joseph Regan

Managing Partner, Industrial Innovation Fund

Lally Rementilla

Managing Partner, IP-Backed Financing

Victor Scutaru

Managing Director, Private Equity Funds Portfolio

Matt Stanley

Partner, Climate Tech Fund

Stephanie Tadros

Associate

Zoltan Tompa

Director, Cleantech Practice

Ron Warburton

Managing Partner

Past deals in Internet of Things

VEERUM

Series A in 2021
VEERUM Inc. is an Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) company based in Calgary, Canada, specializing in digital asset management through its innovative Asset Visualization Platform. Founded in 2014, VEERUM leverages artificial intelligence and digital twin technology to create a digital replica of physical assets, enabling stakeholders to visualize and optimize projects throughout their entire lifecycle—from design and fabrication to construction. The platform provides a secure, cloud-based solution that offers data transparency and real-time insights within a 3D model, facilitating enhanced collaboration and decision-making. By allowing users to access aggregated asset data and maintain a comprehensive audit history, VEERUM aims to improve productivity and ensure business continuity in capital-intensive industries, thereby supporting clients in the transition to digital asset ownership.

Expeto

Series A in 2021
Expeto Wireless Inc. is a technology company that provides a Platform-as-a-Service solution designed for enterprises to manage and control their LTE networks. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, the company offers a private and secure deployment for mission-critical applications, facilitating the adoption of the Industrial Internet of Things (IoT). Expeto's platform allows enterprises to create LTE subnets, deploy hybrid private and public cloud solutions, and implement global networks with centralized command and control. By enabling organizations to manage their LTE core networks, Expeto empowers them to efficiently control cellular data and connected devices without relying on third-party services. The company's solutions have been adopted by global operators in the mining and energy sectors, as well as IoT providers and mobile virtual network operators.

BinSentry

Series A in 2020
BinSentry Inc. is an agricultural technology company based in Kitchener, Canada, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing an Internet of Things (IoT) solution that provides software and solar-powered sensors to monitor feed bins for feed mills and livestock producers. BinSentry's platform enables effective tracking of on-farm inventory, automating logistics and inventory management to enhance operational efficiencies. By utilizing predictive technology and integrating artificial intelligence, the solution helps streamline supply chains and optimize trucking routes, reducing the risk of supply disruptions and increasing overall profitability in livestock and grain management.

ThoughtWire

Debt Financing in 2020
ThoughtWire Corp. develops and markets an application platform for enterprise and cloud applications. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Toronto, Canada.

Mysa

Debt Financing in 2020
Mysa is the first ever high-voltage thermostat that is truly smart. It is fully featured for the conscientious consumer: smart learning features which amount to approximately 15% savings on energy bills, remote access to control their home’s heating through their smartphone from anywhere in the world, and integration with popular smart home platforms (Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Apple Homekit)

Hortau

Venture Round in 2019
Hortau specializes in wireless and web-based irrigation management. Hortau integrates proprietary soil sensing innovations with the latest information technologies to deliver the most advanced irrigation management solutions on the market. Hortau was founded in 2002, by Dr. Jean Caron, Agronomist, Ph.D in Soil Physics and Jocelyn Boudreau, agricultural engineer, M.Sc. in Soil Physics. Their expertise is in Agronomy, Soil Physics and Agricultural Engineering. Improving crop production is their focus.

Mojio

Series B in 2019
Mojio, Inc. is a technology company based in Vancouver, Canada, that specializes in connected car solutions. It offers a cloud-connected cellular and GPS device that integrates with various vehicles, providing insights into performance and operational data. Mojio’s platform facilitates the deployment of secure and scalable aftermarket services for enterprise customers, including mobile operators, automotive manufacturers, and insurers. The device allows users to connect with family and friends through personalized messages and geo-location features, while also providing a virtual driving assistant to analyze vehicle data. Additionally, Mojio supports developers with tools, resources, and a vehicle simulator to enhance application integration. The company was incorporated in 2012 and has strategic partnerships with technology firms to bolster its offerings.

ThoughtWire

Series A in 2018
ThoughtWire Corp. develops and markets an application platform for enterprise and cloud applications. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Toronto, Canada.

InnerSpace

Seed Round in 2018
InnerSpace Technologies Inc. offers a comprehensive indoor mapping and navigation platform that leverages advanced mapping technology, smartphone-compatible sensors, and machine learning to create automatic maps and pinpoint the location of individuals and objects in indoor environments. Founded in 2014 and based in Toronto, Canada, the company provides location-as-a-service solutions on a subscription basis for both enterprise and consumer applications, catering to clients across the United States, Europe, Asia, and Canada. InnerSpace's platform enables businesses to enhance their operations by optimizing real estate utilization, improving workplace experiences, managing customer engagement in retail settings, and enhancing safety protocols in smart buildings. By utilizing easy-to-install IoT sensors and out-of-the-box analytics, InnerSpace helps organizations effectively leverage their key assets—people and real estate—leading to significant operational efficiencies and improved financial outcomes.

Mojio

Series B in 2017
Mojio, Inc. is a technology company based in Vancouver, Canada, that specializes in connected car solutions. It offers a cloud-connected cellular and GPS device that integrates with various vehicles, providing insights into performance and operational data. Mojio’s platform facilitates the deployment of secure and scalable aftermarket services for enterprise customers, including mobile operators, automotive manufacturers, and insurers. The device allows users to connect with family and friends through personalized messages and geo-location features, while also providing a virtual driving assistant to analyze vehicle data. Additionally, Mojio supports developers with tools, resources, and a vehicle simulator to enhance application integration. The company was incorporated in 2012 and has strategic partnerships with technology firms to bolster its offerings.

Alert Labs

Funding Round in 2017
Alert Labs protects our customers'​ basements by gathering and analyzing real-time data with attractive, reliable, and easy-to-install hardware and software. Deployed sensor networks are on the alert for water leaks, floods, power issues, and more

Proxxi

Seed Round in 2017
PROXXI is smart sensor that allows us to see electricity with software. They have built the first digital electric field sensor that can interpret voltage and distance. The first product they have built is the Proxxiband which is targeted at electrical workers. It notifies the wearer by vibration (haptic feedback) when they get too close to an electric current, and helps reinforce the limits of approach. Targeted at utility workers and those in industry at risk of electrocution, it is a device that provides companies peace of mind and visibility through connected monitoring and insights into employee safety.

InnerSpace

Seed Round in 2017
InnerSpace Technologies Inc. offers a comprehensive indoor mapping and navigation platform that leverages advanced mapping technology, smartphone-compatible sensors, and machine learning to create automatic maps and pinpoint the location of individuals and objects in indoor environments. Founded in 2014 and based in Toronto, Canada, the company provides location-as-a-service solutions on a subscription basis for both enterprise and consumer applications, catering to clients across the United States, Europe, Asia, and Canada. InnerSpace's platform enables businesses to enhance their operations by optimizing real estate utilization, improving workplace experiences, managing customer engagement in retail settings, and enhancing safety protocols in smart buildings. By utilizing easy-to-install IoT sensors and out-of-the-box analytics, InnerSpace helps organizations effectively leverage their key assets—people and real estate—leading to significant operational efficiencies and improved financial outcomes.

Bit Stew Systems

Series C in 2016
Bit Stew Systems Inc. specializes in creating a data intelligence platform tailored to meet the data integration requirements of various industries, including utilities, oil and gas, aviation, and manufacturing. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Burnaby, Canada, the company has developed MIx Core, a platform that addresses the integration needs of the industrial Internet of Things. This platform offers features such as machine intelligence, edge analytics, dynamic adapters, and semantic modeling, enabling real-time analytics and efficient event management. Bit Stew Systems also ensures seamless connectivity with both IT and operational systems. As of November 2016, the company operates as a subsidiary of GE Digital LLC, with additional offices in Mountain View, California; Melbourne, Australia; Madrid, Spain; and London, United Kingdom.

Hortau

Series C in 2016
Hortau specializes in wireless and web-based irrigation management. Hortau integrates proprietary soil sensing innovations with the latest information technologies to deliver the most advanced irrigation management solutions on the market. Hortau was founded in 2002, by Dr. Jean Caron, Agronomist, Ph.D in Soil Physics and Jocelyn Boudreau, agricultural engineer, M.Sc. in Soil Physics. Their expertise is in Agronomy, Soil Physics and Agricultural Engineering. Improving crop production is their focus.

Hortau

Venture Round in 2015
Hortau specializes in wireless and web-based irrigation management. Hortau integrates proprietary soil sensing innovations with the latest information technologies to deliver the most advanced irrigation management solutions on the market. Hortau was founded in 2002, by Dr. Jean Caron, Agronomist, Ph.D in Soil Physics and Jocelyn Boudreau, agricultural engineer, M.Sc. in Soil Physics. Their expertise is in Agronomy, Soil Physics and Agricultural Engineering. Improving crop production is their focus.

Bit Stew Systems

Series B in 2015
Bit Stew Systems Inc. specializes in creating a data intelligence platform tailored to meet the data integration requirements of various industries, including utilities, oil and gas, aviation, and manufacturing. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Burnaby, Canada, the company has developed MIx Core, a platform that addresses the integration needs of the industrial Internet of Things. This platform offers features such as machine intelligence, edge analytics, dynamic adapters, and semantic modeling, enabling real-time analytics and efficient event management. Bit Stew Systems also ensures seamless connectivity with both IT and operational systems. As of November 2016, the company operates as a subsidiary of GE Digital LLC, with additional offices in Mountain View, California; Melbourne, Australia; Madrid, Spain; and London, United Kingdom.

SensorSuite

Seed Round in 2015
SensorSuite Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in providing real-time building intelligence through wireless sensors for property managers across various sectors, including multi-residential, commercial, and industrial markets. The company offers a range of mobile applications, such as BoilerLink for monitoring and controlling boilers, FridgeLink for fridge monitoring and predictive maintenance, and a solution for monitoring hotel rooms. These applications utilize sensors that capture, process, and analyze data, delivering actionable insights to users via web or smartphone platforms. By enhancing operational efficiency and reducing risks, SensorSuite empowers property managers to optimize the performance of their assets and make informed decisions.

Mojio

Series A in 2015
Mojio, Inc. is a technology company based in Vancouver, Canada, that specializes in connected car solutions. It offers a cloud-connected cellular and GPS device that integrates with various vehicles, providing insights into performance and operational data. Mojio’s platform facilitates the deployment of secure and scalable aftermarket services for enterprise customers, including mobile operators, automotive manufacturers, and insurers. The device allows users to connect with family and friends through personalized messages and geo-location features, while also providing a virtual driving assistant to analyze vehicle data. Additionally, Mojio supports developers with tools, resources, and a vehicle simulator to enhance application integration. The company was incorporated in 2012 and has strategic partnerships with technology firms to bolster its offerings.

Neurio

Seed Round in 2014
Neurio Technology, Inc. is a home intelligence technology company based in Vancouver, Canada, specializing in hardware and software solutions for residential energy management. Established in 2005, Neurio develops a system that employs a Wi-Fi power sensor and cloud services to monitor household electrical devices, enabling homeowners to track appliance usage and energy consumption. The technology includes a smartphone application for both Android and iOS, providing real-time feedback on energy usage and appliance activity. This allows users to stay informed about their home environment, such as whether appliances are left on or if children are watching television when they should be studying. Neurio aims to enhance home efficiency and reduce energy costs for homeowners without the need for extensive sensor installations throughout the house. As of 2019, Neurio operates as a subsidiary of Generac Holdings Inc.
Nex is a customizable wearable that allows you to create a new smartband every day, hour, or minute. Focus on social, gaming, and IoT.

Mojio

Seed Round in 2013
Mojio, Inc. is a technology company based in Vancouver, Canada, that specializes in connected car solutions. It offers a cloud-connected cellular and GPS device that integrates with various vehicles, providing insights into performance and operational data. Mojio’s platform facilitates the deployment of secure and scalable aftermarket services for enterprise customers, including mobile operators, automotive manufacturers, and insurers. The device allows users to connect with family and friends through personalized messages and geo-location features, while also providing a virtual driving assistant to analyze vehicle data. Additionally, Mojio supports developers with tools, resources, and a vehicle simulator to enhance application integration. The company was incorporated in 2012 and has strategic partnerships with technology firms to bolster its offerings.
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, incorporated in 2012. It specializes in providing a platform that delivers real-time location and context data, helping businesses enhance their operations and improve overall efficiency. The company develops open-source software that utilizes existing in-building infrastructure to track and stream the location of all radio-identifiable devices in real time, making it applicable for various purposes. By enabling the observation of who or what is present in any physical space, reelyActive aims to unlock the value of shared data and promote machine-contextual awareness. The company's focus is on translating real-world states into actionable insights, facilitating digital transformation and enhancing the human experience in physical environments.

Intelligent Hospital Systems

Private Equity Round in 2007
Intelligent Hospital Systems is a medical device company focused on the design and development of automated solutions for the hospital environment. Its product line, RIVA, is a comprehensive solution for the automated preparation of IV medications for the general hospital, chemotherapy, and pediatric markets. Intelligent Hospital Systems is based in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

iWeb Technologies

Debt Financing in 2007
iWeb Technologies is a prominent Canadian provider of internet hosting services and IT infrastructure, based in Montreal. The company specializes in shared hosting, unmanaged and managed dedicated servers, and colocation services. Operating three data centers, iWeb delivers its offerings in English, French, and Spanish, catering to a diverse clientele across more than 135 countries globally. Its services include dedicated servers, cloud hosting, and security solutions, ensuring high-speed connectivity through partnerships with tier one internet service providers. iWeb Technologies serves businesses of all sizes, emphasizing reliability and advanced technology in its hosting solutions.

iWeb Technologies

Debt Financing in 2006
iWeb Technologies is a prominent Canadian provider of internet hosting services and IT infrastructure, based in Montreal. The company specializes in shared hosting, unmanaged and managed dedicated servers, and colocation services. Operating three data centers, iWeb delivers its offerings in English, French, and Spanish, catering to a diverse clientele across more than 135 countries globally. Its services include dedicated servers, cloud hosting, and security solutions, ensuring high-speed connectivity through partnerships with tier one internet service providers. iWeb Technologies serves businesses of all sizes, emphasizing reliability and advanced technology in its hosting solutions.
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