Information Venture Partners

Information Venture Partners, established in 2014, is a Toronto-based venture capital firm focusing on early-stage, North American enterprise and financial technology companies. With over two decades of experience, including a legacy as RBC Venture Partners, the firm specializes in identifying and supporting disruptive opportunities in software as a service (SaaS), enterprise software, and financial technology sectors. They provide capital and leverage their extensive network and expertise to assist entrepreneurs in building successful companies, often serving as the first institutional investor. While they maintain a hands-off approach to portfolio management, they commit to supporting their investees as much as needed.

Rob Antoniades

Co-Founder and General Partner

Sara Defina

Vice President, Finance

Brendan Foster

Associate

Kerri Golden

Venture Partner

Aman Nabi

Associate

Jane Podbelskaya

Venture Partner

Dave Unsworth

Co-Founder and General Partner

Past deals in Toronto

Cinchy

Series B in 2022
Cinchy Inc. is a Toronto-based company that provides a data collaboration platform designed to enhance data management and protection through a networked architecture known as data fabric technology. Established in 2014, Cinchy enables organizations to connect various data sources while allowing real-time collaboration among systems and users without the need for separate application databases. The platform addresses the challenges of data silos by transforming data into a federated network, facilitating the co-production of data and streamlining processes that typically involve time-consuming and error-prone integrations. With applications across diverse sectors, including banking, retail, and higher education, Cinchy supports critical projects such as data governance, operationalizing AI technologies, and modernizing legacy systems. The company’s approach not only improves efficiency and reduces costs but also enhances data quality and security, ultimately allowing businesses to leverage their data assets more effectively.

Lydia.ai

Venture Round in 2021
Lydia AI is a health AI insurtech startup on a mission to insure the next billion people by making insurance personalized, easier to buy and more inclusive. Insurers work with Lydia AI to leverage new sources of data to make risk predictions which are used to personalize individual experiences, accelerate underwriting practices and develop new inclusive digital products with innovative Pay How You Live Benefits. The company has launched the first series of digital Lydia AI health score insurance products in Taiwan and plans to expand across Asia. Established in 2015, Lydia AI is backed by Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund, Information Venture Partners and 500 Global with offices in Toronto and Taiwan.

Cinchy

Series A in 2020
Cinchy Inc. is a Toronto-based company that provides a data collaboration platform designed to enhance data management and protection through a networked architecture known as data fabric technology. Established in 2014, Cinchy enables organizations to connect various data sources while allowing real-time collaboration among systems and users without the need for separate application databases. The platform addresses the challenges of data silos by transforming data into a federated network, facilitating the co-production of data and streamlining processes that typically involve time-consuming and error-prone integrations. With applications across diverse sectors, including banking, retail, and higher education, Cinchy supports critical projects such as data governance, operationalizing AI technologies, and modernizing legacy systems. The company’s approach not only improves efficiency and reduces costs but also enhances data quality and security, ultimately allowing businesses to leverage their data assets more effectively.

Sensibill

Series B in 2019
Sensibill Inc., founded in 2012 and based in Toronto, Canada, operates a cloud-based application that simplifies receipt management for users. The company's platform allows consumers to track their spending and manage their finances effectively by capturing both paper and electronic receipts. This digital receipt management solution empowers financial institutions to provide personalized insights, helping customers develop healthier financial habits. By analyzing SKU-level data and purchase behavior, Sensibill unlocks valuable insights that support revenue growth for these institutions. The technology has reached over 60 million users across North America and the U.K., facilitating easier reconciliation of bank statements, returns, exchanges, expenses, taxes, and accounting.

Lydia.ai

Series A in 2018
Lydia AI is a health AI insurtech startup on a mission to insure the next billion people by making insurance personalized, easier to buy and more inclusive. Insurers work with Lydia AI to leverage new sources of data to make risk predictions which are used to personalize individual experiences, accelerate underwriting practices and develop new inclusive digital products with innovative Pay How You Live Benefits. The company has launched the first series of digital Lydia AI health score insurance products in Taiwan and plans to expand across Asia. Established in 2015, Lydia AI is backed by Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund, Information Venture Partners and 500 Global with offices in Toronto and Taiwan.

Sensibill

Series A in 2017
Sensibill Inc., founded in 2012 and based in Toronto, Canada, operates a cloud-based application that simplifies receipt management for users. The company's platform allows consumers to track their spending and manage their finances effectively by capturing both paper and electronic receipts. This digital receipt management solution empowers financial institutions to provide personalized insights, helping customers develop healthier financial habits. By analyzing SKU-level data and purchase behavior, Sensibill unlocks valuable insights that support revenue growth for these institutions. The technology has reached over 60 million users across North America and the U.K., facilitating easier reconciliation of bank statements, returns, exchanges, expenses, taxes, and accounting.

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.
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