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

Sean Brownlee

Director

Carl Burlock

Executive Vice President and Chief Business Officer

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 Toronto

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.

iRestify

Seed Round in 2022
iRestify Inc. is a Toronto-based company that provides cleaning, disinfecting, and maintenance services to property managers across Canada. Founded in 2015, iRestify operates an enterprise-level facilities management platform designed to enhance productivity for property managers while improving tenant experiences. The platform connects customers with trusted service providers, streamlining communication and operations in the property management sector. By leveraging digital workflows, iRestify simplifies the management of cleaning services, enabling property managers to efficiently deliver high-quality service to their tenants.

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.

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.

Peak Power

Series A in 2021
Peak Power Inc. is a Toronto-based energy storage services provider established in 2015, with operations in New York, New England, and California. The company specializes in intelligent software solutions, notably its flagship platform, Peak Synergy, which optimizes energy management for commercial real estate and industrial clients. By focusing on battery energy storage systems, grid-interactive buildings, and electric vehicles, Peak Power helps customers minimize operational costs, reduce emissions, and participate in energy markets by selling energy back to the grid. The software is designed to enhance existing revenue streams and adapt to evolving market conditions, while the company's services encompass project development, construction, operation, financing, and maintenance. Peak Synergy has been deployed across over 13 million square feet of real estate, managing approximately 150 MWh of combined battery and electric vehicle capacity.

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.

ecobee

Series C in 2018
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.

Muse

Series B in 2017
Muse, developed by InteraXon, is a neurotechnology company that produces a headband designed to provide real-time feedback on brain activity during meditation. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, the company specializes in brain-computer interfaces, utilizing research-grade ambulatory electroencephalograms and EEG sensors. Muse’s technology captures brainwaves and translates them into digital signals, which are then processed to deliver insights on mental activity, heart rate, breathing, and body movements. This data enables users to enhance their meditation practices and mindfulness, fostering a deeper connection with their mental and physical states. Through its innovative hardware and software platform, Muse aims to support users in achieving greater mental clarity and well-being.

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.

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.

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.

Influicity

Seed Round in 2015
Influicity Corporation operates an influencer exchange and campaign management platform designed for marketers, agencies, and publishers. The platform offers data and insights on influencers, allowing users to search, book, measure, and collaborate with them across various social media channels, including YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram. This service enables advertisers to connect with influencers for product placements and other marketing initiatives. Additionally, Influicity supports collaboration among marketers, media buyers, advertising sales teams, production companies, publishers, and talent representatives, facilitating the engagement with content creators and distributors. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with an office in Los Angeles, Influicity aims to enhance brand marketing through technology, data analytics, and artificial intelligence, transforming influencer marketing into a measurable media operation.

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.

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.

Tira Wireless

Series B in 2005
As of 2008, Tira Wireless, Inc. went out of business. Tira Wireless, Inc. provides a portfolio of tools, processes, and practices for application developers and publishers to create and deliver mobile content. Its products include Tira Mobile Content Lifecycle Management solution that enables mobile deployment by facilitating the marketing planning, design, development, adaptation, testing, channel packaging, and distribution of mobile content; and Tira Jump, which provides device parameters to plan the development and porting strategy for various applications. The company's products also include Jump Developer Desktop, an adaptation system that transforms application source code to generate application versions for the mobile devices; and Jump Deployment Manager, which manages tasks, resource assignments, and assets for mobile content projects. Its solutions enable application developers and publishers to market mobile content for various handsets, operator networks, and geographies. In addition, the company offers testing-only services on Java ME, BREW, and Windows mobile devices; and engineering services, such as application development, porting and submission, and testing and certification services, as well as consulting services. It serves social networking companies, mobile application providers and developers, content providers, and mobile operators. Tira Wireless, Inc. has operations in Europe, Asia, and North America. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada with additional offices in Chicago, London, and Ukraine.
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