Nanoprecise
Series C in 2025
Nanoprecise Sci Corp specializes in condition monitoring systems that leverage Internet of Things technology and artificial intelligence to enhance predictive maintenance across various industries. The company has developed RotationLF, a comprehensive hardware and software solution that integrates physics, material science, and data analytics to identify issues in machinery and predict the remaining time to failure. The RotationLF sensors are capable of capturing critical data such as RPM, vibration, sound, temperature, and humidity. This innovative solution is applicable to a wide range of machinery, including pumps, motors, and turbines, serving sectors like petrochemicals, utilities, manufacturing, HVAC, oil and gas, mining, and infrastructure. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Edmonton, Canada, with an additional office in Bangalore, India, Nanoprecise has gained recognition for its ability to deliver cost-effective and scalable monitoring solutions that enhance operational reliability and efficiency.
Novarc Technologies
Series B in 2025
Novarc Technologies Inc. is a Vancouver-based company specializing in the design and manufacture of innovative robotic solutions for industrial applications, particularly in pipe welding. Established in 2013, Novarc has made significant advancements in collaborative robotics, offering products such as the Spool Welding Robot, which is recognized as the first of its kind for pipe welding. The company also provides custom robotic solutions for various applications, including arc welding, food and beverage handling, and palletizing. With a dedicated team of engineers and scientists, Novarc Technologies aims to address complex industrial automation challenges through the development of collaborative robots and artificial intelligence systems.
Mangrove Lithium
Venture Round in 2025
Mangrove Lithium, based in Vancouver, has developed a modular and scalable refining technology for the efficient production of battery-grade lithium hydroxide and carbonate from a variety of input streams. This innovative platform allows for the direct conversion of lithium chloride and lithium sulfate into high-quality lithium products. The technology can be adapted to different capacities and is designed to be co-located with upstream lithium producers, as well as cathode and cell manufacturers. Additionally, Mangrove’s platform is being commercialized for the conversion of waste brines into valuable chemicals and desalinated water, contributing to more sustainable practices in the lithium supply chain.
Neo Performance Materials
Post in 2024
Neo Performance Materials is a supplier of advanced materials utilized in various technology applications across multiple sectors. The company specializes in the innovation, development, processing, and manufacturing of rare earth and rare metal-based functional materials. Its operations are divided into several segments, including Magnequench, which produces magnetic powders for neodymium-iron-boron magnets; Chemicals & Oxides, which manufactures a wide range of industrial materials; and Rare Metals, which focuses on specialty metals and their compounds such as tantalum, niobium, hafnium, rhenium, gallium, and indium. Neo Performance Materials operates globally, with geographical segments in Asia, North America, and Europe, leveraging state-of-the-art processing and manufacturing facilities to meet diverse customer specifications.
WorkJam
Venture Round in 2024
WorkJam, Inc. is a technology company that develops an employee engagement platform designed to enhance the relationship between employers and their front-line workforce. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with additional locations in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Melbourne, Australia, WorkJam offers a web and mobile app that can operate independently or be integrated with existing workforce management systems. The platform features tools for shift and task management, communication, training, and recognition, enabling shift-based, hourly, and non-desk workers to effectively manage their work life. By promoting agile scheduling and transformative communication, WorkJam empowers organizations in various sectors, including retail, healthcare, and manufacturing, to improve operational efficiency, labor cost management, and customer experience through a more engaged workforce. The company also has a strategic partnership with Digital Goodie to further enhance its offerings.
Fibracast
Venture Round in 2023
Fibracast is a manufacturer specializing in advanced purification systems for water and wastewater treatment. The company has developed FibrePlate™, an innovative hybrid ultrafilter that combines the advantages of hollow-fiber and flat-plate membranes into a compact and energy-efficient design. This technology addresses operational challenges in water treatment by effectively filtering impurities from wastewater, transforming it into potable water. Fibracast serves a diverse clientele across municipal, industrial, and commercial sectors, providing them with cutting-edge ultra-filtration solutions to enhance water quality.
Novarc Technologies
Series A in 2023
Novarc Technologies Inc. is a Vancouver-based company specializing in the design and manufacture of innovative robotic solutions for industrial applications, particularly in pipe welding. Established in 2013, Novarc has made significant advancements in collaborative robotics, offering products such as the Spool Welding Robot, which is recognized as the first of its kind for pipe welding. The company also provides custom robotic solutions for various applications, including arc welding, food and beverage handling, and palletizing. With a dedicated team of engineers and scientists, Novarc Technologies aims to address complex industrial automation challenges through the development of collaborative robots and artificial intelligence systems.
Raven Telemetry
Series A in 2023
Founded in 2013, Raven developed the first Augmented Industrial ManagementTM (AIM) platform for manufacturers. Raven uses mobile hardware, software, and cloud-based analytics driven by artificial intelligence to massively improve world-leading manufacturers’ profitability with no change to the number of people and machines. Real-time recommendations and productivity insights provide immediate results to plant managers, supervisors, and machine operators.
Nanoprecise
Series B in 2023
Nanoprecise Sci Corp specializes in condition monitoring systems that leverage Internet of Things technology and artificial intelligence to enhance predictive maintenance across various industries. The company has developed RotationLF, a comprehensive hardware and software solution that integrates physics, material science, and data analytics to identify issues in machinery and predict the remaining time to failure. The RotationLF sensors are capable of capturing critical data such as RPM, vibration, sound, temperature, and humidity. This innovative solution is applicable to a wide range of machinery, including pumps, motors, and turbines, serving sectors like petrochemicals, utilities, manufacturing, HVAC, oil and gas, mining, and infrastructure. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Edmonton, Canada, with an additional office in Bangalore, India, Nanoprecise has gained recognition for its ability to deliver cost-effective and scalable monitoring solutions that enhance operational reliability and efficiency.
UgoWork is a manufacturing company that specializes in the production of lithium-ion batteries and energy systems for industrial purposes. More than a lithium-ion battery, it is a tool that alleviates the pain of operating forklifts on multiple shifts per day (typically more than 2,000 hours per year) in the food, pharmaceutical, retail, manufacturing, and logistics industries. It aims for a sustainable world driven by intelligent resource management and efficiency. It is committed to reducing the carbon footprint of the supply chain.
Attabotics
Series C in 2022
Attabotics Inc. designs and manufactures a robotic automated storage and retrieval system aimed at revolutionizing warehousing and fulfillment processes. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, the company focuses on providing solutions for various sectors, including e-commerce, logistics, retail, grocery, and advanced manufacturing. Attabotics' innovative system enhances supply chain management by utilizing a robot-centric approach, which optimizes space and improves efficiency in warehouses. This technology allows for quicker product retrievals and reduces the workload on staff, transforming traditional large storage systems into smaller, agile delivery stations.
Neo Performance Materials
Post in 2022
Neo Performance Materials is a supplier of advanced materials utilized in various technology applications across multiple sectors. The company specializes in the innovation, development, processing, and manufacturing of rare earth and rare metal-based functional materials. Its operations are divided into several segments, including Magnequench, which produces magnetic powders for neodymium-iron-boron magnets; Chemicals & Oxides, which manufactures a wide range of industrial materials; and Rare Metals, which focuses on specialty metals and their compounds such as tantalum, niobium, hafnium, rhenium, gallium, and indium. Neo Performance Materials operates globally, with geographical segments in Asia, North America, and Europe, leveraging state-of-the-art processing and manufacturing facilities to meet diverse customer specifications.
Omnirobotic
Seed Round in 2020
Omnirobotic is a developer of autonomous industrial robots used to address manpower shortages. Founded in 2016, Omnirobotic helps manufacturers of high mix products robotize their operations. Using 3D vision and AI, Omnirobotic creates autonomous industrial robots that see, plan, and execute tasks on never-seen-before products, without manual programming. Omnirobotic's USP is to transform any industrial robots into an autonomous robot suitable for "a lot of one" manufacturing. Omnirobotic's proprietary technology allows the use of robots in the High Mix, Low Volume manufacturing segment that is bigger than the actual $48B industrial robot system market. Omnirobotic received seed funding in late 2017 and installed its first autonomous robot in 2019.
Acerta Analytics
Series A in 2020
Acerta’s machine learning and artificial intelligence-powered solutions are transforming quality control for precision manufacturers of parts built for automotive and off-highway vehicles. Acerta translates complex product data into actionable insights for manufacturers, helping them get products to market faster with fewer defects. Through this “Actionable AI,” Acerta’s ML/AI solutions help manufacturers locate the earliest indicators of future product failures, accelerate root cause analysis, reduce scrap and rework, and improve throughput. Their customers can make the right decisions fast, optimize production and improve product quality, ultimately improving profits.
Librestream
Series D in 2020
Librestream Technologies Inc. specializes in video collaboration solutions tailored for enterprises, particularly in challenging field environments. Its flagship product, the Onsight platform, allows users to conduct live video interactions, share images, and utilize onscreen telestration, facilitating communication among teams in remote locations such as offshore oil rigs or manufacturing floors. By integrating seamlessly into existing workflows, Librestream's technology helps organizations across various sectors—including manufacturing, energy, healthcare, insurance, and government—enhance their operational efficiency. The platform enables remote diagnostics, inspections, and troubleshooting, leading to reduced downtime, decreased travel costs, improved customer service, and increased productivity. Overall, Librestream empowers businesses to connect their workforce, suppliers, and customers more effectively, contributing to a more efficient operational ecosystem.
OTTO Motors
Series C in 2020
OTTO Motors, a division of Clearpath Robotics Inc. OTTO Motors provides autonomous mobile robots for material handling inside manufacturing facilities and warehouses. The vehicles operate with infrastructure-free navigation, offering intelligent, safe, efficient, and reliable transportation within industrial centers. Proprietary hardware, software, and services are delivered to provide customer excellence.
DIRTT Environmental Solutions
Venture Round in 2011
DIRTT Environmental Solutions combines 3D design, configuration, and manufacturing software with in-house manufacturing of its prefabricated interior construction solutions. Their products include solid walls, glass walls, headwalls, doors, casework, timber, access floors, and more.
BreconRidge
Debt Financing in 2009
BreconRidge is a leading provider of design and manufacturing services for electronic products, specifically targeting the communications, industrial, and defense markets. The company specializes in various engineering disciplines, including test engineering, multi-chip module design, systems engineering, thermal modeling, and mechanical design. By offering a comprehensive operations model, BreconRidge addresses the needs of both established and emerging original equipment manufacturers through a range of services, such as design, process and test engineering, component sourcing, global procurement, supply chain management, manufacturing, and distribution. Additionally, BreconRidge supports its clients with after-sales services, including product repair, refurbishment, warranty tracking, and logistics management. This combination of capabilities positions BreconRidge as a collaborative partner in the electronics manufacturing sector.