FounderFuel is a Montreal-based mentor-driven accelerator for technology startups. It operates a four-month program that connects young companies with a network of veteran entrepreneurs, operators, and executives to refine visions, expand networks, and accelerate progress. Founded in 2011 by Real Ventures, the program emphasizes technology ventures, including those leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning, and provides participants with access to investors and strategic mentors to support early growth.
Founded in 2014, One Silicon Chip Photonics designs and produces compact, low-power, high-performance navigation sensors for autonomous vehicles. The company specializes in Micro-Opto-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MOEMS) components integrated on Silicon-On-Insulator substrates to create advanced gyroscopes and inertial measurement units.
Transit
Seed Round in 2014
Transit is a mobile app intended to help its users navigate their cities. Transit simplifies local travel in 125 cities worldwide. Upon launch, the bright, intuitive interface shows all nearby transportation options and departures. Users can plan trips, set reminders, and get notifications about disruptions. Plus, Transit also integrates other sustainable transport modes -- bike sharing, car sharing and Uber -- so users can determine the best way to get from A to B. With millions of active users in the US and Canada, Transit has emerged as the leading urban transit app in North America.
The company is based in Montreal, Quebec.
Urbita
Seed Round in 2013
Urbita, LLC operates a social travel platform designed to enhance the travel experience by allowing users to explore destinations as locals. Founded in 2011 and based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with an additional office in Los Angeles, California, Urbita's platform connects travelers with accommodations, tours, activities, transportation, and other travel-related services. It features curated information on a wide array of global destinations, including regions across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The Urbita Network, a component of the platform, attracts over 25 million unique users each month, offering insights into 180,000 cities and towns worldwide through updated data, photos, and user-generated content. This platform enables users to share their favorite local spots and experiences, fostering a community of travel enthusiasts.
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