Export Development Canada

Export Development Canada (EDC) is a Crown corporation established in 1944 and headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario. It serves as an export credit agency focused on supporting Canadian businesses of all sizes in their international endeavors. EDC offers a range of services to facilitate global trade, including financial solutions, trade financing, export credit insurance, and risk management tools. The organization aims to enhance Canada's export trade by providing businesses with the necessary resources, such as industry knowledge and connections, to pursue international market opportunities confidently. In addition to its core services, EDC supports small and medium-sized enterprises through secured loans and other financial products, thereby fostering growth and development in the Canadian economy.

Hozefa Abbas

Investment Partner

Lissa Bjerkelund

Vice President, Investments and Mid-Market Lending

Erik Brien-Wright

Partner

Carl Burlock

Executive Vice President and COO

Guillermo Freire

Senior Vice President, Mid-Market

Dan Mancuso

Senior Vice President, Financing and Investments

Isabela Murillo

Investment Manager

Richard Pinnock

Chief Diversity Officer and Director

Julie Pottier

senior Vice President

Eric Siegel

COO

Gabriel Sirois

Partner

Stephen Wilhelm

Regional Vice President

Past deals in Ontario

Tenstorrent

Series D in 2024
Tenstorrent Inc. is a technology company based in Toronto, Canada, with an additional office in Austin, Texas, founded in 2016. The company specializes in the development and manufacturing of application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) tailored for machine learning and data processing tasks. Its hardware architecture is designed to support a range of applications, from battery-powered Internet of Things (IoT) devices to large-scale cloud servers, providing scalable solutions for deep learning. Tenstorrent's offerings enable developers and researchers in the artificial intelligence sector to enhance computational performance and adapt algorithms effectively, positioning the company as a key player in advancing AI technology.

Vidyard

Venture Round in 2024
Vidyard is a video platform based in Kitchener, Ontario, that enables businesses to enhance their communications and drive revenue through the strategic use of online videos. Founded in 2011, the company goes beyond basic video hosting and management by providing tools that increase viewer engagement, track individual viewing activities, and facilitate actionable insights from video interactions. Vidyard's platform empowers organizations to create interactive and personalized video experiences, helping them to effectively convert viewers into customers. Prominent global companies, including Honeywell, McKesson, Lenovo, LinkedIn, and Citibank, utilize Vidyard to support their video content strategies and enhance their marketing efforts.

Brim Financial

Series C in 2024
Brim Financial Inc. is a Toronto-based company specializing in the issuance of non-banking credit cards, including reward, travel, and custom credit cards. Founded in 2015 and previously known as KREDITShare Inc., Brim Financial aims to enhance users' payment experiences through its innovative digital platform. This platform features embedded plans, custom security options, unlimited rewards, and digital installment plans. Additionally, it offers monetary advisory services through a real-time in-app portal, facilitating a seamless financial experience for customers and enabling them to efficiently redeem points against purchases.

Maple Leaf Foods

Post in 2023
Maple Leaf Foods Inc. is a prominent consumer protein company that offers a diverse range of high-quality food products. Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as Maple Leaf, Maple Leaf Prime, Maple Leaf Natural Selections, Schneiders, and Lightlife, among others. The company specializes in prepared meats, ready-to-cook meals, value-added fresh pork and poultry, as well as plant-based protein products. With a workforce of approximately 11,500 employees, Maple Leaf Foods operates primarily in Canada, the United States, Japan, and China. Headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, it is recognized for its commitment to innovation and quality in the food industry.

Vive Crop Protection

Series C in 2023
Vive Crop Protection, Inc. is a Canadian company specializing in the development and marketing of crop protection products, including fungicides, insecticides, and nematicides. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, the company also operates in Boston, Massachusetts, and Calgary, Canada. Vive Crop Protection focuses on creating effective and sustainable pesticides for both organic and non-organic farming. Utilizing its innovative Allosperse Delivery System, the company enhances the targeting and performance of pesticide active ingredients, allowing farmers to achieve higher crop quality and yields while using fewer resources. Its products are designed to integrate seamlessly with liquid fertilizers and other chemicals, effectively controlling diseases in crops such as sugarbeets, dry beans, alfalfa, potatoes, and corn, thereby promoting increased productivity and sustainability in agriculture.

Nulogy

Venture Round in 2023
Nulogy Corporation provides cloud-based contract packaging software solutions to enhance supply chain operations. Its flagship product, PackManager, streamlines contract packaging workflows by managing various processes, including quoting, planning, warehouse management, production, quality control, invoicing, and reporting. Additionally, the company offers QCloud, which focuses on improving quality control through efficient data collection and analysis. Nulogy also provides professional, integration, and consulting services, serving diverse market segments such as food, beverage, consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, high-tech, and hard goods both in Canada and internationally. Founded in 2002 and based in Toronto, Nulogy enables collaboration among customers and their supplier communities, helping them adapt to the complexities of the consumer market while reducing costs and enhancing compliance and traceability.

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.

Vive Crop Protection

Series C in 2022
Vive Crop Protection, Inc. is a Canadian company specializing in the development and marketing of crop protection products, including fungicides, insecticides, and nematicides. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, the company also operates in Boston, Massachusetts, and Calgary, Canada. Vive Crop Protection focuses on creating effective and sustainable pesticides for both organic and non-organic farming. Utilizing its innovative Allosperse Delivery System, the company enhances the targeting and performance of pesticide active ingredients, allowing farmers to achieve higher crop quality and yields while using fewer resources. Its products are designed to integrate seamlessly with liquid fertilizers and other chemicals, effectively controlling diseases in crops such as sugarbeets, dry beans, alfalfa, potatoes, and corn, thereby promoting increased productivity and sustainability in agriculture.

Muse

Series C in 2022
Muse has developed brainwave-controlled computing technology and applications that converts brainwaves into digital signals. They have created a hardware and software platform technology that converts brainwaves into digital signals that are fed into a computer. InteraXon then provides consumers with applications that use these brainwaves to perform activities such as meditation, gaming, ADHD assistance, and many others to come. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario.

iRestify

Seed Round in 2022
iRestify Inc. is a Toronto-based company that offers cleaning, disinfecting, and maintenance services specifically designed for property managers in Canada. Founded in 2015, iRestify operates an enterprise-level facilities management platform that enhances operational productivity for property managers while improving tenant experiences. The platform connects customers with trusted service experts, streamlining communication and workflows in the property management sector. By simplifying facility management operations, iRestify enables property managers to efficiently access cleaning services and deliver exceptional experiences to their tenants.

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.

RenoRun

Series B in 2022
RenoRun is building the world's largest single source platform for general contractors to purchase materials. Their mobile-friendly platform is a one-stop-shop when it comes to construction material supply. This app is revolutionizing the construction industry by maximizing productivity, saving contractors wasted run-around hours, and allowing their clients to leave their competition in the dust. Their trained runners will collect and deliver the desired materials to the job site. RenoRun was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with offices in Toronto and Austin, Texas.

Nicoya Lifesciences

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

Swift Medical

Series B in 2021
Swift Medical Inc. is a Canadian company based in Toronto that specializes in digital wound care technology. It has developed a mobile application, Swift, which enables healthcare providers to measure and document the progression of wounds through advanced imaging. The application allows physicians to share images in real-time, ensuring accurate reporting and facilitating better patient outcomes. By employing artificial intelligence, Swift Medical's technology accurately measures wound circumference, type, and progress, providing wound specialists with a comprehensive view of the wound care population. The company aims to enhance the prevention, treatment, and management of wounds, delivering standardized and equitable care while supporting compliant documentation and clinical analytics.

P&P Optica

Series B in 2021
P&P Optica Inc. is a food processing solutions company based in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, founded in 1995. The company specializes in developing smart imaging systems that utilize patented hyperspectral imaging technology combined with artificial intelligence to analyze the composition of food in real time. P&P Optica's systems are designed to assess various qualities, such as tenderness, moisture content, and fat levels, while also detecting and removing foreign materials that other technologies may miss. By providing these insights, P&P Optica enhances food safety and quality, ultimately improving product outcomes and profitability for businesses in the food processing industry and related sectors.

Chickapea

Series C in 2021
Chickapea is a producer of healthy food products headquartered in Collingwood, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 2015, the company specializes in pasta made entirely from organic chickpeas and lentils, offering a nutritious, gluten-free, and vegan alternative to traditional pasta. Chickapea's products are designed to be rich in protein, fiber, iron, and essential nutrients, catering to families facing time constraints, picky eaters, allergies, and health issues. Additionally, the company provides a food service line for restaurants, schools, and hospitals. By focusing on plant-based proteins, Chickapea aims to promote healthier eating while contributing to environmental sustainability by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, conserving water, and minimizing deforestation. Their mission is to simplify healthy eating by reinventing comfort foods with only nutritious, organic ingredients.

Peak Power

Series A in 2021
Peak Power Inc. is a Toronto-based energy storage services provider established in 2015, with operations extending to New York and various regions in the United States. The company specializes in intelligent software and project solutions aimed at reducing electricity costs and enhancing energy efficiency for utilities and building owners. Its flagship product, Peak Synergy, is a versatile energy management platform that optimizes battery energy storage systems, grid-interactive buildings, and electric vehicles. This software enables commercial real estate and industrial clients to lower operational expenses, decrease emissions, and participate effectively in electricity markets. Peak Power's innovative projects have been deployed across over 13 million square feet of real estate, with approximately 150 megawatt-hours of battery and electric vehicle capacity under contract. The company's mission is to facilitate a sustainable energy transition by unlocking financial benefits and improving grid resilience for its customers.

iRestify

Seed Round in 2020
iRestify Inc. is a Toronto-based company that offers cleaning, disinfecting, and maintenance services specifically designed for property managers in Canada. Founded in 2015, iRestify operates an enterprise-level facilities management platform that enhances operational productivity for property managers while improving tenant experiences. The platform connects customers with trusted service experts, streamlining communication and workflows in the property management sector. By simplifying facility management operations, iRestify enables property managers to efficiently access cleaning services and deliver exceptional experiences to their tenants.

Chickapea

Venture Round in 2019
Chickapea is a producer of healthy food products headquartered in Collingwood, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 2015, the company specializes in pasta made entirely from organic chickpeas and lentils, offering a nutritious, gluten-free, and vegan alternative to traditional pasta. Chickapea's products are designed to be rich in protein, fiber, iron, and essential nutrients, catering to families facing time constraints, picky eaters, allergies, and health issues. Additionally, the company provides a food service line for restaurants, schools, and hospitals. By focusing on plant-based proteins, Chickapea aims to promote healthier eating while contributing to environmental sustainability by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, conserving water, and minimizing deforestation. Their mission is to simplify healthy eating by reinventing comfort foods with only nutritious, organic ingredients.

Influitive

Venture Round in 2019
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.

P&P Optica

Venture Round in 2019
P&P Optica Inc. is a food processing solutions company based in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, founded in 1995. The company specializes in developing smart imaging systems that utilize patented hyperspectral imaging technology combined with artificial intelligence to analyze the composition of food in real time. P&P Optica's systems are designed to assess various qualities, such as tenderness, moisture content, and fat levels, while also detecting and removing foreign materials that other technologies may miss. By providing these insights, P&P Optica enhances food safety and quality, ultimately improving product outcomes and profitability for businesses in the food processing industry and related sectors.

Sol Cuisine

Venture Round in 2018
Sol Cuisine Inc. is a Canadian company founded in 1980 and headquartered in Mississauga, specializing in the manufacture of vegetarian and vegan meat alternatives. The company offers a diverse range of products, including frozen and fresh options that are halal, gluten-free, and organic. Its product lineup features items such as fattoush salad, various aioli dips, vegan maki, ultimate vegan poutine, and savory morning swirls. Sol Cuisine aims to provide high-quality, animal-friendly nutritional alternatives that are both delicious and health-conscious, utilizing local and environmentally sustainable ingredients in its production processes.

Vive Crop Protection

Debt Financing in 2018
Vive Crop Protection, Inc. is a Canadian company specializing in the development and marketing of crop protection products, including fungicides, insecticides, and nematicides. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, the company also operates in Boston, Massachusetts, and Calgary, Canada. Vive Crop Protection focuses on creating effective and sustainable pesticides for both organic and non-organic farming. Utilizing its innovative Allosperse Delivery System, the company enhances the targeting and performance of pesticide active ingredients, allowing farmers to achieve higher crop quality and yields while using fewer resources. Its products are designed to integrate seamlessly with liquid fertilizers and other chemicals, effectively controlling diseases in crops such as sugarbeets, dry beans, alfalfa, potatoes, and corn, thereby promoting increased productivity and sustainability in agriculture.

Muse

Series B in 2017
Muse has developed brainwave-controlled computing technology and applications that converts brainwaves into digital signals. They have created a hardware and software platform technology that converts brainwaves into digital signals that are fed into a computer. InteraXon then provides consumers with applications that use these brainwaves to perform activities such as meditation, gaming, ADHD assistance, and many others to come. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario.

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.

Pagecloud

Series A in 2016
PageCloud Inc. is a cloud-based content management system based in Ottawa, Canada, founded in 2013. The company offers a browser-based platform that enables users to design, build, and launch websites and online stores. Its services include search optimization, marketing tool integration, and customizable forms to help businesses engage with their audiences effectively. PageCloud's collaborative tools facilitate a seamless website creation process, allowing designers and creators to customize their online presence according to their specific needs. This platform is tailored to support businesses in achieving success in the digital landscape.

PostBeyond

Series A in 2016
PostBeyond Inc. is a Toronto-based company that offers a social media engagement and advocacy platform, enabling employees to share approved corporate content through their personal networks. Founded in 2013, the company's software provides various solutions, including marketing tools that enhance brand visibility, sales solutions that support lead generation and target content delivery, and human resource solutions aimed at empowering employees and strengthening employer branding. By fostering knowledge sharing and breaking down organizational silos, PostBeyond's platform helps businesses adapt to the evolving workplace landscape. The company has established partnerships with notable organizations such as Molson Coors, Starbucks, and BMO, highlighting its commitment to facilitating effective communication and employee engagement.

RANK Software

Seed Round in 2016
Rank Software Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Toronto, Canada, that specializes in advanced security analytics and threat hunting. Founded in 2014, the company developed a unified threat analytics platform designed for incident response markets, offering solutions such as RANK Sagumen. This enterprise-grade platform enables users to detect, contextualize, and prioritize threats including advanced persistent threats, zero-day attacks, malware, and insider threats. Rank Software serves a diverse clientele, including telecom operators, and distributes its products through resellers and integrators. In 2020, the company was acquired by Arctic Wolf Networks, Inc., further enhancing its capabilities in the cybersecurity arena.

CrowdRiff

Seed Round in 2016
CrowdRiff is a visual marketing platform specializing in the travel and tourism sectors, founded in 2011 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada. The company provides a solution that leverages artificial intelligence to help marketers discover, manage, and deliver high-performing visual content across various marketing channels. By integrating image discovery, digital asset management, and efficient content delivery, CrowdRiff enables brands to showcase compelling visuals that resonate with their audiences. This comprehensive approach allows travel and tourism companies to enhance their marketing strategies and engage customers effectively.

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.

ScribbleLive

Series D in 2015
ScribbleLive is a content cloud provider headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, that specializes in helping companies manage their content lifecycle. Founded in 2008, the company offers a comprehensive platform designed to empower businesses to create premium content at scale. ScribbleLive's services include content strategy, creative services, implementation, integration, and IT support, enabling clients to effectively engage with their audiences. The platform features capabilities for liveblogging, real-time journalism, and on-the-fly storytelling, allowing organizations to leverage data and creativity for impactful content creation. Through its managed services, ScribbleLive provides program and campaign coverage, complete with dashboards and program reporting, ensuring clients can achieve predictable results in their content efforts.

Solantro Semiconductor

Venture Round in 2015
Solantro Semiconductor Corp. is a Canadian semiconductor company established in 2009, specializing in the design and manufacture of integrated circuits for grid applications, particularly within the renewable energy sector. The company develops a range of products, including analog power managers, DC-DC power optimizers, and micro-inverter controllers, which are essential for converting solar energy into usable power. Their chipsets enhance solar panels, enabling them to function as integrated power generators. Solantro's technology supports various applications, including intelligent photovoltaic module safety disconnects and battery chargers, while also offering software development tools for system integration. The company serves clients in power electronics, smart grid, and renewable energy industries, providing semiconductor-based architectures that facilitate the measurement, processing, and management of power from distributed energy resources.

Pagecloud

Seed Round in 2015
PageCloud Inc. is a cloud-based content management system based in Ottawa, Canada, founded in 2013. The company offers a browser-based platform that enables users to design, build, and launch websites and online stores. Its services include search optimization, marketing tool integration, and customizable forms to help businesses engage with their audiences effectively. PageCloud's collaborative tools facilitate a seamless website creation process, allowing designers and creators to customize their online presence according to their specific needs. This platform is tailored to support businesses in achieving success in the digital landscape.

Influicity

Seed Round in 2015
Influicity Corporation is a media and marketing company that specializes in influencer marketing solutions. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with an office in Los Angeles, the company operates an influencer exchange and campaign management platform designed for marketers, agencies, and publishers. This platform offers data and insights on influencers, allowing users to search, book, measure, and collaborate with influencers across various social media channels, including YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram. Influicity enables advertisers to connect, measure, and collaborate on product placements, thereby transforming influencer marketing into a measurable and strategic operation. The company's services also facilitate collaboration among marketers, media buyers, advertising sales teams, production companies, publishers, and talent representatives, creating customer communities that enhance brand promotion and revenue growth.

Ranovus

Series B in 2014
Ranovus is a provider of multi-terabit interconnect solutions for data center and communications networks, headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario. Founded in 2012, the company focuses on developing optoelectronic components and transceiver subsystems that utilize its innovative Quantum Dot Multi-Wavelength Laser technology alongside advanced digital and photonics integrated circuit technologies. This combination aims to set new industry standards by significantly reducing power dissipation, size, and cost in optical interconnect solutions. Ranovus is dedicated to delivering scalable and disruptive technologies that enhance web-scale connectivity for the telecommunications industry.

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.

ScribbleLive

Series C in 2014
ScribbleLive is a content cloud provider headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, that specializes in helping companies manage their content lifecycle. Founded in 2008, the company offers a comprehensive platform designed to empower businesses to create premium content at scale. ScribbleLive's services include content strategy, creative services, implementation, integration, and IT support, enabling clients to effectively engage with their audiences. The platform features capabilities for liveblogging, real-time journalism, and on-the-fly storytelling, allowing organizations to leverage data and creativity for impactful content creation. Through its managed services, ScribbleLive provides program and campaign coverage, complete with dashboards and program reporting, ensuring clients can achieve predictable results in their content efforts.

Nymi

Series A in 2014
Nymi Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in developing wearable biometric devices, particularly the Nymi Band, which authentically identifies users through their unique electrocardiogram using proprietary HeartID technology. Founded in 2011 and originally named Bionym Inc., the company rebranded in December 2014. Nymi offers a mobile application for Android that activates its wearable bands, which are sold online. The company's focus extends to creating a connected worker platform that enhances workplace integration by improving health and safety, enterprise security, data integrity, and productivity across various industries, including life sciences, healthcare, manufacturing, and finance. Nymi's innovative approach facilitates digital transformation by connecting employees with their digital networks in a secure and user-friendly manner. The company has been recognized as one of the Best Workplaces in Canada for small organizations in 2019.

ScribbleLive

Series B in 2013
ScribbleLive is a content cloud provider headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, that specializes in helping companies manage their content lifecycle. Founded in 2008, the company offers a comprehensive platform designed to empower businesses to create premium content at scale. ScribbleLive's services include content strategy, creative services, implementation, integration, and IT support, enabling clients to effectively engage with their audiences. The platform features capabilities for liveblogging, real-time journalism, and on-the-fly storytelling, allowing organizations to leverage data and creativity for impactful content creation. Through its managed services, ScribbleLive provides program and campaign coverage, complete with dashboards and program reporting, ensuring clients can achieve predictable results in their content efforts.

Solantro Semiconductor

Series A in 2012
Solantro Semiconductor Corp. is a Canadian semiconductor company established in 2009, specializing in the design and manufacture of integrated circuits for grid applications, particularly within the renewable energy sector. The company develops a range of products, including analog power managers, DC-DC power optimizers, and micro-inverter controllers, which are essential for converting solar energy into usable power. Their chipsets enhance solar panels, enabling them to function as integrated power generators. Solantro's technology supports various applications, including intelligent photovoltaic module safety disconnects and battery chargers, while also offering software development tools for system integration. The company serves clients in power electronics, smart grid, and renewable energy industries, providing semiconductor-based architectures that facilitate the measurement, processing, and management of power from distributed energy resources.

Liquid Computing

Series B in 2006
Liquid Computing Corp. develops converged communications and computing platforms. It designs and develops LiquidIQ, a computing infrastructure that offers IT infrastructure and data centers management, and software-based control of servers, as well as storage and networking resources. The company was founded in 2003 and is based in Ottawa, Canada with an additional office in Stamford, Connecticut.

Liquid Computing

Series A in 2005
Liquid Computing Corp. develops converged communications and computing platforms. It designs and develops LiquidIQ, a computing infrastructure that offers IT infrastructure and data centers management, and software-based control of servers, as well as storage and networking resources. The company was founded in 2003 and is based in Ottawa, Canada with an additional office in Stamford, Connecticut.

Nakina Systems

Series B in 2005
Nakina Systems Inc. specializes in developing network integrity management software solutions for the telecommunications industry on a global scale. The company offers a range of products designed to enhance network security and operational efficiency. Key offerings include NI-Guardian, which centralizes security administration and enforces security policies; NI-Collector, which facilitates the discovery and reconciliation of physical and logical inventory from managed devices; and NI-Controller, which automates software audits in diverse network environments. Additionally, NI-DEFENDER serves as a cybersecurity solution to neutralize network threats, while NI-Framework provides a platform for element abstraction. Nakina also offers the Nakina Adapter SDK for developing device adapters, along with various services such as installation, custom development, and training. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, Nakina Systems operates globally, partnering with major equipment manufacturers to enable service providers to launch new services and expand networks efficiently while minimizing outages.
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