Inovia Capital

Inovia Capital is a Montreal-based venture capital firm that backs software-enabled startups with global ambitions. The firm operates as a full-stack investor across early and growth stages, providing capital, coaching, and access to a broad network of talent in Canada, the United States, and Europe. It focuses on software-as-a-service and related sectors such as commerce, digital health, enterprise platforms, the future of work, security, travel, and hospitality, and emphasizes an operator mindset to help founders build influential and enduring businesses.

Shawn Abbott

Partner

Rania Ajakane

Analyst

Arianne Angers

Associate

Pascale Archambault

Vice President

Chris Arsenault

Partner

Alex Behal

Vice President

Andrew Biddell

Analyst

Charlotte Borgognoni

Associate

Mike Cegelski

Investor

Humphrey Chan

Investor

Magaly Charbonneau

Partner

Andre Charoo

Venture Partner

Steven Chung

Associate

Gian Carlo Di Tommaso

Investor

Etienne Gauthier

Associate

François Gauvin

Partner

Patrick Ghoche

CFO

Raif Jacobs

Partner

Kelly Jacques

Associate

Dennis Kavelman

Partner

Phoebe Kitchen

Principal

Hugues Lalancette

Partner

Stephen Lopes

Investor

Henri-Charles Machalani

Investor

Taha Mubashir

Principal

Noah Nagle

Investor

Karamdeep Nijjar

Partner

Gabriele Papievyte

Associate

Jules Pichette

Analyst

Rasool Rayani

Investor

Steven Woods

Partner

Catherine Zhang

Investor

Past deals in Canada

Flare

Series B in 2024
Flare Systems Inc is a Montreal-based company that specializes in developing cybersecurity tools aimed at helping financial institutions protect their data from cybercriminals. Founded in 2017, the company offers a dark net monitoring system that provides intelligence to information security and fraud management teams within banks. By aggregating data from various sources, including broadcasts of stolen information, private forum discussions, chat posts, and cryptocurrency transactions, Flare's platform delivers actionable insights that assist financial crime teams in identifying and mitigating security threats. Its technology enables organizations to monitor activities across threat landscapes and connect the chains of attack, such as phishing and money laundering, thereby preventing cyber attacks before they result in costly data breaches.

Vidyard

Venture Round in 2024
Vidyard is a business-focused video platform that enhances engagement and converts views into action. It offers video hosting, management, and analytics features, helping global companies like Honeywell and Lenovo drive revenue through online video strategies.

DarwinAI

Series A in 2022
DarwinAI Corp. is a Canadian company that specializes in artificial intelligence technology, particularly in the development of deep neural networks for enterprise applications. Founded in 2017 and based in Waterloo, the company offers GenSynth, a software platform designed for developers and data scientists to streamline the deep learning development process. GenSynth employs generative synthesis technology, allowing for the automatic creation of optimized, explainable AI models that meet specific performance criteria while ensuring transparency throughout the development stages. Additionally, DarwinAI has developed an AI-powered visual quality inspection system aimed at enhancing the PCBA manufacturing lifecycle. This system leverages specialized optics and advanced algorithms to detect defects in products, improving quality and consistency while reducing costs for manufacturers.

WorkJam

Series D in 2022
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.

Symend

Series C in 2022
Founded in 2016, Symend is a global leader in digital debt recovery solutions. It empowers enterprises across financial services, telecommunications, and utilities sectors to optimize collection effectiveness through personalized engagements driven by applied behavioral science and AI.

Flare

Series A in 2022
Flare Systems Inc is a Montreal-based company that specializes in developing cybersecurity tools aimed at helping financial institutions protect their data from cybercriminals. Founded in 2017, the company offers a dark net monitoring system that provides intelligence to information security and fraud management teams within banks. By aggregating data from various sources, including broadcasts of stolen information, private forum discussions, chat posts, and cryptocurrency transactions, Flare's platform delivers actionable insights that assist financial crime teams in identifying and mitigating security threats. Its technology enables organizations to monitor activities across threat landscapes and connect the chains of attack, such as phishing and money laundering, thereby preventing cyber attacks before they result in costly data breaches.

Talent.com

Series B in 2022
Talent.com is a platform that centralizes jobs available on companies'​ career websites, staffing agencies, or job boards. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Hopper

Secondary Market in 2022
Founded in 2007, Hopper is a Montreal-based company that develops a mobile application using big data to predict and analyze airfares and accommodations. It provides travel recommendations and notifies users when prices are at their predicted lowest points.

Fellow.app

Series A in 2021
Founded in 2017, Fellow.app is a leading meeting productivity platform that enhances collaboration among teams. It connects calendars with meeting notes, allowing attendees to contribute to agendas, reference past discussions, record action items, and more. The platform also offers dedicated spaces for one-on-one notes, feedback, objectives, and action items, fostering productive meetings regardless of location.

AlayaCare

Series D in 2021
AlayaCare is a start-up based in Montréal, Quebec, that offers a comprehensive home health care software platform and hardware ecosystem. Founded in 2014 by Adrian Schauer and Neil Grunberg, the company aims to modernize the home care industry, which often relies on outdated software and inefficient processes. AlayaCare's platform integrates various functions, including planning, clinical documentation, remote patient monitoring, and mobile care worker capabilities, enabling home care agencies to operate more effectively and efficiently. By providing mixed telehealth and in-person health solutions, AlayaCare empowers patients to improve their quality of life while simultaneously reducing care costs. The company promotes an open culture that encourages team members to voice dissent while maintaining a focus on overarching goals. Additionally, AlayaCare collaborates with NGOs in the developing world, offering its solution at no cost to enhance mobile technology's impact on underserved communities.

Wealthsimple

Private Equity Round in 2021
Wealthsimple Financial Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in providing digital investment advisory services across Canada and operates additional offices in Brooklyn, New York, and London, United Kingdom. Founded in 2014, Wealthsimple offers a range of financial tools designed to help investors grow and manage their money. The company builds diversified portfolios of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on behalf of its clients, offering accessible and affordable investment management without the high fees and account minimums typical of traditional firms. Wealthsimple also provides on-demand financial planning solutions and a hybrid savings and spending product known as Wealthsimple Cash. As of September 2020, Wealthsimple operates as a subsidiary of Purpose Advisor Solutions Inc.

Plooto

Series A in 2021
Plooto is a cloud-based payments platform for small and medium-sized businesses that automates and streamlines payments. The platform enables users to send and receive payments online and automatically reconciles transactions with leading accounting software. It supports payments to anyone with an active bank account and typically completes transfers within 2-3 business days. Founded in 2015, Plooto is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Swyft

Series A in 2021
Swyft is a B2B marketplace offering same-day delivery for brands and retailers. It enables carriers to digitize or automate a good deal of what they’re traditionally doing by hand. Ship via Swyft and gain unified bills, digital PODs, real-time track and trace, branded customer notifications, SMS updates, and more. Swyft converts more shoppers at checkout and delights them with reliable and affordable same-day delivery. Swyft was founded in 2020 and is based in Toronto, Canada.

Hopper

Series F in 2021
Founded in 2007, Hopper is a Montreal-based company that develops a mobile application using big data to predict and analyze airfares and accommodations. It provides travel recommendations and notifies users when prices are at their predicted lowest points.

Livescale

Seed Round in 2021
Livescale is a live shopping solution based in Montreal, Canada, founded by Virgile Ollivier. The company offers a platform that enables brands to enhance audience engagement and sales conversion through immersive shoppable live video experiences. By providing a fully-customized, brand-owned environment, Livescale allows businesses to create awareness and foster community among their customers. Its unique technology includes integrated checkout features and comprehensive client resources, making it a distinctive player in the global market. Livescale aims to optimize revenues, expand market reach, and strengthen client relationships for e-commerce businesses through its innovative approach to live shopping.

ZenHub

Seed Round in 2021
ZenHub is a project management software company founded in 2014 in Vancouver, British Columbia, by Matthew Butler. The software is specifically designed to assist developers in enhancing the software development lifecycle by facilitating project planning directly within GitHub. ZenHub automates workflows to eliminate redundancies, streamline processes, and reduce delays associated with hand-offs. By utilizing live data, it helps organizations identify risks and bottlenecks, while also providing a real-time roadmap for projects. This allows clients to focus more on coding and less on managing their work, ultimately improving overall productivity in software development.

Symend

Series B in 2021
Founded in 2016, Symend is a global leader in digital debt recovery solutions. It empowers enterprises across financial services, telecommunications, and utilities sectors to optimize collection effectiveness through personalized engagements driven by applied behavioral science and AI.

DarwinAI

Seed Round in 2020
DarwinAI Corp. is a Canadian company that specializes in artificial intelligence technology, particularly in the development of deep neural networks for enterprise applications. Founded in 2017 and based in Waterloo, the company offers GenSynth, a software platform designed for developers and data scientists to streamline the deep learning development process. GenSynth employs generative synthesis technology, allowing for the automatic creation of optimized, explainable AI models that meet specific performance criteria while ensuring transparency throughout the development stages. Additionally, DarwinAI has developed an AI-powered visual quality inspection system aimed at enhancing the PCBA manufacturing lifecycle. This system leverages specialized optics and advanced algorithms to detect defects in products, improving quality and consistency while reducing costs for manufacturers.

Bettermode

Seed Round in 2020
Bettermode is a software company based in Ontario, Canada, founded in 2018. It provides a cloud-based platform designed to enhance online community engagement and customer experience. The platform integrates seamlessly with messaging apps and social media, enabling users to create and share content that fosters a vibrant community atmosphere. Bettermode offers a range of features, including customizable templates, single sign-on, a moderation system, analytical tools, and an activity feed, all designed to meet the specific needs of businesses. The platform also prioritizes data protection and security, ensuring that companies can operate within a safe digital environment while optimizing their community interactions.

Tiggy

Seed Round in 2020
Tiggy is a grocery delivery platform focused on transforming the way consumers purchase everyday essentials. Operating in Vancouver, the company provides a diverse selection of products across categories such as grocery, personal care, pet supplies, and fresh produce. Tiggy distinguishes itself by offering free delivery with no hidden fees or subscription requirements, allowing customers to conveniently avoid long queues and the burden of carrying heavy bags. The platform aims to enhance the shopping experience by prioritizing accessibility and efficiency in everyday purchases.

Busbud

Series C in 2020
Busbud, Inc. offers an online platform for booking intercity bus travel, enabling users to search, compare, and purchase tickets across various destinations in Canada and internationally. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, the company provides extensive travel information, including schedules, prices, reviews, and amenities, through its website and mobile application. Busbud aggregates bus schedules from over 10,463 cities in 89 countries, allowing travelers to plan their trips in multiple languages and currencies. The platform aims to simplify the travel experience by helping users find the best prices and options that suit their needs, while also providing customer support to enhance the booking experience.

Senso.ai

Seed Round in 2020
Senso.ai Inc. is a Toronto-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in a cloud-based predictive portfolio management platform aimed at the retail banking sector. The platform enhances customer acquisition and discharge prevention by identifying key moments for advisors to engage with customers regarding their banking needs. In addition to its focus on retail banking, Senso.ai offers a Software as a Service (SaaS) product designed for enterprises in various sectors, including financial services, healthcare, and insurance. Its technology employs large language models to facilitate the aggregation of institutional knowledge, streamline information flow within organizations, and provide real-time intelligence on customer interactions, ultimately improving operational efficiency and decision-making.

Sonder

Series E in 2020
Sonder is a hospitality company that designs, selects, and directly manages a portfolio of apartment-style accommodations, including rooms, suites, apartments, and boutique hotel properties, for short- and long-term stays. It operates in more than 30 cities across eight countries and three continents, with each property chosen, designed, and managed by the company. The business blends well-designed spaces with a technology-driven service model, supported by a mobile app that enables self-service features and 24/7 on-the-ground support. By offering flexible stays such as month-to-month arrangements, Sonder delivers modern, consistent experiences across diverse locations.

Poka

Venture Round in 2020
Founded in 2013, Poka develops performance support software that connects factory workers with digital manufacturing operations. Its platform aids manufacturers by facilitating on-the-floor training, knowledge building, and communication among workers, leading to improved productivity, reduced downtime, and enhanced quality and safety.

Clearpath Robotics

Series C in 2020
Clearpath Robotics designs and manufactures self-driving vehicles for industrial applications. Its product range includes robotic utility vehicles, unmanned ground vehicles, heavy load material transporters, learning platforms, and accessories such as sensors and controllers. The company also offers systems design, perception and mapping services, navigation and control software, simulation tools, research consulting, support maintenance, materials handling solutions, and industrial services.

Hopper

Venture Round in 2020
Founded in 2007, Hopper is a Montreal-based company that develops a mobile application using big data to predict and analyze airfares and accommodations. It provides travel recommendations and notifies users when prices are at their predicted lowest points.

Symend

Series B in 2020
Founded in 2016, Symend is a global leader in digital debt recovery solutions. It empowers enterprises across financial services, telecommunications, and utilities sectors to optimize collection effectiveness through personalized engagements driven by applied behavioral science and AI.

WorkJam

Series C in 2020
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.

Tailscale

Seed Round in 2020
Founded in 2019, Tailscale Inc. specializes in developing corporate virtual private network (VPN) software that enables secure remote access for teams of any size. Its platform leverages WireGuard's Noise protocol encryption to provide minimal configuration, automatic key management, and identity provider integration, helping IT professionals and organizations replace legacy VPNs and simplify secure network operations.

AlayaCare

Series C in 2020
AlayaCare is a start-up based in Montréal, Quebec, that offers a comprehensive home health care software platform and hardware ecosystem. Founded in 2014 by Adrian Schauer and Neil Grunberg, the company aims to modernize the home care industry, which often relies on outdated software and inefficient processes. AlayaCare's platform integrates various functions, including planning, clinical documentation, remote patient monitoring, and mobile care worker capabilities, enabling home care agencies to operate more effectively and efficiently. By providing mixed telehealth and in-person health solutions, AlayaCare empowers patients to improve their quality of life while simultaneously reducing care costs. The company promotes an open culture that encourages team members to voice dissent while maintaining a focus on overarching goals. Additionally, AlayaCare collaborates with NGOs in the developing world, offering its solution at no cost to enhance mobile technology's impact on underserved communities.

RenoRun

Series A in 2019
RenoRun Inc. is a construction materials delivery company that caters to the needs of the construction industry. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, the company offers a wide range of products, including beams, bricks, and concrete mixes. RenoRun has developed a mobile-friendly platform that allows general contractors to place orders easily, streamlining the process of procuring materials. This innovative service minimizes wasted time and effort for contractors by providing efficient delivery directly to job sites, with trained runners ensuring timely collection and drop-off of materials. In addition to its Montreal headquarters, RenoRun operates in Toronto, Canada, and Austin, Texas, positioning itself as a significant player in the construction supply market.

Horizon Blockchain Games

Seed Round in 2019
Horizon Blockchain Games Inc. is a game studio and blockchain infrastructure company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with additional offices in Montreal, Vancouver, Seattle, Mexico City, and Madrid. The company specializes in developing video games that leverage blockchain technology, providing users with secure access to web3, enabling digital asset ownership. Among its notable offerings are Arcadeum, a video game network and wallet built on the Ethereum blockchain, and SkyWeaver, an online card game. Horizon Blockchain Games also offers tools and resources for developers to create innovative Internet economies and experiences, positioning itself at the intersection of gaming and blockchain technology.

Sonder

Series D in 2019
Sonder is a hospitality company that designs, selects, and directly manages a portfolio of apartment-style accommodations, including rooms, suites, apartments, and boutique hotel properties, for short- and long-term stays. It operates in more than 30 cities across eight countries and three continents, with each property chosen, designed, and managed by the company. The business blends well-designed spaces with a technology-driven service model, supported by a mobile app that enables self-service features and 24/7 on-the-ground support. By offering flexible stays such as month-to-month arrangements, Sonder delivers modern, consistent experiences across diverse locations.

AlayaCare

Series C in 2019
AlayaCare is a start-up based in Montréal, Quebec, that offers a comprehensive home health care software platform and hardware ecosystem. Founded in 2014 by Adrian Schauer and Neil Grunberg, the company aims to modernize the home care industry, which often relies on outdated software and inefficient processes. AlayaCare's platform integrates various functions, including planning, clinical documentation, remote patient monitoring, and mobile care worker capabilities, enabling home care agencies to operate more effectively and efficiently. By providing mixed telehealth and in-person health solutions, AlayaCare empowers patients to improve their quality of life while simultaneously reducing care costs. The company promotes an open culture that encourages team members to voice dissent while maintaining a focus on overarching goals. Additionally, AlayaCare collaborates with NGOs in the developing world, offering its solution at no cost to enhance mobile technology's impact on underserved communities.

ProteinQure

Seed Round in 2019
ProteinQure is a biotechnology company focused on designing novel exotic peptides with broad therapeutic applications. It leverages quantum computing, atomic-level simulations, reinforcement learning, and artificial intelligence to engineer dynamic peptide therapeutics and to design protein structures with efficiency. The company provides structure determination, protein design, and property determination to enable drug discovery and design. Founded in 2017, ProteinQure is based in Toronto, Canada.

Fellow.app

Seed Round in 2019
Founded in 2017, Fellow.app is a leading meeting productivity platform that enhances collaboration among teams. It connects calendars with meeting notes, allowing attendees to contribute to agendas, reference past discussions, record action items, and more. The platform also offers dedicated spaces for one-on-one notes, feedback, objectives, and action items, fostering productive meetings regardless of location.

Finaeo

Seed Round in 2019
Finaeo develops a digital insurance software platform that connects life and health insurance carriers, brokers, and clients globally. Its marketplace accelerates policy fulfillment and streamlines distribution, empowering independent brokers to enhance efficiency.

HyperComply

Pre Seed Round in 2019
HyperComply Inc. is a Canadian company founded in 2019 that operates an online platform designed to streamline the process of completing client security questionnaires. The platform enables procurement teams to send and track security questionnaires efficiently at no cost, while sales teams can respond to these inquiries within a guaranteed timeframe of one day. HyperComply's software provides tools for spreadsheet management, file sharing, web forms, and access to reference security documentation, facilitating a straightforward experience for both vendors and purchasers. By simplifying third-party risk evaluation and management, HyperComply enhances the efficiency and accuracy of the security questionnaire process.

Eideticom

Venture Round in 2019
Eideticom develops hardware-accelerated computational storage platforms and accompanying software to accelerate storage and compute-intensive workloads. Its technology offloads cryptographic, compression, and analytics tasks from CPUs using reconfigurable FPGA-based CSPs, enabling greater efficiency, scalability, and security in enterprise and cloud data centers. The company provides NoLoad CSP hardware and system software, including standalone devices such as NoLoad U2 and hardware evaluation kits, as well as the NoLoad CSP Alveo system software, with broad CPU platform compatibility tested on Intel, AMD, ARM, and IBM Power. Founded in 2016 and based in Calgary, Canada, Eideticom also offers design and verification services to support customers in bringing products to market.

DarwinAI

Seed Round in 2018
DarwinAI Corp. is a Canadian company that specializes in artificial intelligence technology, particularly in the development of deep neural networks for enterprise applications. Founded in 2017 and based in Waterloo, the company offers GenSynth, a software platform designed for developers and data scientists to streamline the deep learning development process. GenSynth employs generative synthesis technology, allowing for the automatic creation of optimized, explainable AI models that meet specific performance criteria while ensuring transparency throughout the development stages. Additionally, DarwinAI has developed an AI-powered visual quality inspection system aimed at enhancing the PCBA manufacturing lifecycle. This system leverages specialized optics and advanced algorithms to detect defects in products, improving quality and consistency while reducing costs for manufacturers.

AlayaCare

Series B in 2018
AlayaCare is a start-up based in Montréal, Quebec, that offers a comprehensive home health care software platform and hardware ecosystem. Founded in 2014 by Adrian Schauer and Neil Grunberg, the company aims to modernize the home care industry, which often relies on outdated software and inefficient processes. AlayaCare's platform integrates various functions, including planning, clinical documentation, remote patient monitoring, and mobile care worker capabilities, enabling home care agencies to operate more effectively and efficiently. By providing mixed telehealth and in-person health solutions, AlayaCare empowers patients to improve their quality of life while simultaneously reducing care costs. The company promotes an open culture that encourages team members to voice dissent while maintaining a focus on overarching goals. Additionally, AlayaCare collaborates with NGOs in the developing world, offering its solution at no cost to enhance mobile technology's impact on underserved communities.

Flinks

Seed Round in 2018
Flinks is a data company that develops a financial data aggregation platform to connect users' bank accounts with mobile apps, validate account ownership, verify balances, and access transaction history. Through hosted APIs, it enables businesses to test and integrate its solutions, connect financial accounts, and enrich data to power products while emphasizing secure handling of sensitive information and compliance. Founded in 2016 and based in Montreal, Flinks serves clients by helping them link users’ financial data to deliver improved services and user experiences.

Phenomic AI

Seed Round in 2018
Founded in 2017, Phenomic AI is a Toronto-based company that develops artificial intelligence-driven drug discovery platforms. Its technology analyzes phenotypes in complex disease models like high-content co-culture and 3D assays, enabling pharmaceutical companies to discover drugs more efficiently.

Properly

Seed Round in 2018
Properly Inc. is a Canadian real estate brokerage that specializes in the buying and selling of residential properties. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Toronto, the company leverages technology to transform the home buying and selling experience. Properly operates an online platform that simplifies the process for clients by utilizing machine learning to provide accurate market valuations for homes. This innovative approach allows clients to purchase a new home before listing their current one, enhancing convenience and reducing the stress typically associated with these transactions. Through its services, Properly aims to make the real estate market more accessible and efficient for homeowners.

Poka

Series A in 2018
Founded in 2013, Poka develops performance support software that connects factory workers with digital manufacturing operations. Its platform aids manufacturers by facilitating on-the-floor training, knowledge building, and communication among workers, leading to improved productivity, reduced downtime, and enhanced quality and safety.

Busbud

Series B in 2018
Busbud, Inc. offers an online platform for booking intercity bus travel, enabling users to search, compare, and purchase tickets across various destinations in Canada and internationally. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, the company provides extensive travel information, including schedules, prices, reviews, and amenities, through its website and mobile application. Busbud aggregates bus schedules from over 10,463 cities in 89 countries, allowing travelers to plan their trips in multiple languages and currencies. The platform aims to simplify the travel experience by helping users find the best prices and options that suit their needs, while also providing customer support to enhance the booking experience.

Cybeats Technologies

Seed Round in 2018
Cybeats Technologies Inc. is a Canadian company specializing in cybersecurity solutions for Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Founded in 2016 and based in Aurora, the company provides advanced software that acts as an immune system for IoT devices, safeguarding them against a range of threats, both known and unknown. Its flagship products include SBOM Studio, which enables organizations to manage and document third-party software components, and RDSP IoT Security, an integrated platform designed to secure connected devices throughout their lifecycle. By focusing on software supply chain intelligence, Cybeats helps organizations mitigate risks, ensure compliance, and maintain robust security from the procurement stage through development and operational use.

Rubikloud

Series B in 2018
Rubikloud Technologies Inc., established in 2013 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, specializes in developing and operating cloud-based enterprise data platforms powered by artificial intelligence (AI). The company caters to global retailers and consumer packaged goods (CPG) industries, offering solutions such as Retail AI for promotion effectiveness, forecasting, and optimization, and CPG AI for demand forecasting and trade promotion optimization. Rubikloud's flagship products include RubiCore, a big data platform for processing disparate data sources, RubiView for automated market and business intelligence reports, and RubiOne for personalized campaign management. The company operates globally with sales offices in the USA, the UK, and Hong Kong, serving multi-billion dollar clients. As of 2020, Rubikloud operates as a subsidiary of Kinaxis Inc.

Drivewyze

Venture Round in 2018
Drivewyze Inc. is a provider of mobile driving solutions for the transportation industry in North America. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Edmonton, Canada, with an additional office in Dallas, Texas, the company offers Drivewyze PreClear, a subscription-based application designed for commercial vehicle bypass. This application provides drivers with visual and audible instructions to help them navigate weigh stations and roadside inspection sites efficiently. Drivewyze caters to a diverse clientele, including local, regional, intra-state, and long-haul motor carriers, as well as individual truck operators. The company operates as a subsidiary of Intelligent Imaging Systems Inc., focusing on enhancing highway safety and transportation management through its innovative services.

Symend

Seed Round in 2017
Founded in 2016, Symend is a global leader in digital debt recovery solutions. It empowers enterprises across financial services, telecommunications, and utilities sectors to optimize collection effectiveness through personalized engagements driven by applied behavioral science and AI.

ROSS Intelligence

Series A in 2017
ROSS Intelligence is a company that develops artificial intelligence tools specifically designed to enhance the capabilities of lawyers. Its flagship product, ROSS, serves as an AI-driven legal research platform that utilizes natural language processing to answer legal queries and assist legal teams in navigating case law efficiently. By streamlining the research process, ROSS Intelligence enables lawyers to focus on more complex tasks, ultimately improving their productivity and decision-making. The company's clientele includes leading law firms and corporate legal departments both in the United States and internationally. With operations based in Toronto, San Francisco, and New York, ROSS Intelligence aims to revolutionize the legal profession by creating advanced AI solutions that augment lawyers' cognitive abilities.

Swept

Seed Round in 2017
Swept is a technology company that specializes in developing software solutions for the janitorial industry. Founded in August 2014 by Matt Cooper and Michael Brown, and based in Nova Scotia, Swept offers an operational cleaning management platform aimed at enhancing the efficiency of commercial cleaning businesses. The platform facilitates communication between cleaning companies, their employees, and customers, while also supporting real-time inspections and supply orders. By providing these tools, Swept enables cleaning companies to improve their operational effectiveness, increase profitability, and enhance customer retention.

Clearpath Robotics

Series B in 2016
Clearpath Robotics designs and manufactures self-driving vehicles for industrial applications. Its product range includes robotic utility vehicles, unmanned ground vehicles, heavy load material transporters, learning platforms, and accessories such as sensors and controllers. The company also offers systems design, perception and mapping services, navigation and control software, simulation tools, research consulting, support maintenance, materials handling solutions, and industrial services.

Poka

Series A in 2016
Founded in 2013, Poka develops performance support software that connects factory workers with digital manufacturing operations. Its platform aids manufacturers by facilitating on-the-floor training, knowledge building, and communication among workers, leading to improved productivity, reduced downtime, and enhanced quality and safety.

Two Hat

Seed Round in 2016
Two Hat Security Ltd., operating under the name Community Sift, is a Canadian company founded in 2012 that specializes in developing risk-based chat filter and moderation software. Based in Kelowna, Two Hat's AI-powered platform processes and categorizes over 30 billion interactions monthly, including messages, usernames, images, and videos, in real-time. The company focuses on mitigating online harms such as cyberbullying, abuse, hate speech, violent threats, and child exploitation, empowering clients across various social networks to maintain safe user environments. Community Sift offers a comprehensive content moderation solution that includes data analysis, escalation of concerning content, and customizable workflows. Additionally, Two Hat provides Sift Ninja, a streamlined profanity filter designed for startups and smaller platforms, which automatically detects and removes offensive content. Through its innovative software, Two Hat aims to create healthier online communities by enabling users to manage content based on their individual tolerance levels.

Peraso Technologies

Series C in 2016
Peraso Technologies Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Toronto, Canada, founded in 2008. The company specializes in developing multi-gigabit millimeter wave single-chip transceivers and array antenna solutions, primarily targeting the mobile consumer electronics market. Its product offerings include chipsets designed to meet the IEEE 802.11ad specification, enabling applications such as mobile rapid sync-n-go, desktop interconnects, wireless networking, in-room HD video streaming, cellular backhaul, and vehicle-to-vehicle communication. Peraso Technologies also provides custom solutions tailored to specific customer needs, enhancing its versatility in meeting diverse market demands.

Fiska

Seed Round in 2016
Fiska Inc. is a financial technology company based in Montreal, Canada, that provides an integrated commerce platform tailored for payment service providers. Founded in 2014, the company was previously known as Thirdshelf Inc. Fiska develops Thirdshelf, a marketing software solution designed for retailers across various sectors, including apparel, beauty, electronics, and home goods. The software incorporates features such as loyalty marketing, automated marketing, customer segmentation, and detailed reporting. It allows retailers to implement spend-based rewards, complex loyalty rules, and targeted email promotions, enhancing customer retention and engagement. Fiska aims to streamline commerce by offering innovative integration solutions that enable payment providers to adapt to the evolving fintech landscape and boost their revenue potential.

Local Logic

Angel Round in 2016
Local Logic is a location intelligence platform based in Montreal, Quebec, that focuses on digitizing the built environment to make location data understandable and actionable for various stakeholders, including consumers, investors, developers, and governments. The platform harnesses artificial intelligence, geospatial data, and user-generated information to offer insights into lifestyle and location characteristics. With proprietary insights derived from over 75 billion data points, Local Logic provides predictive and precise analytics that inform decision-making in the real estate sector, which impacts the vast real estate market in the US and Canada. The company's services cater to commercial real estate, urban planning, and other location-based industries, assisting major developers and investors in shaping sustainable and equitable urban environments.

Vidyard

Series C in 2016
Vidyard is a business-focused video platform that enhances engagement and converts views into action. It offers video hosting, management, and analytics features, helping global companies like Honeywell and Lenovo drive revenue through online video strategies.

Fiska

Seed Round in 2016
Fiska Inc. is a financial technology company based in Montreal, Canada, that provides an integrated commerce platform tailored for payment service providers. Founded in 2014, the company was previously known as Thirdshelf Inc. Fiska develops Thirdshelf, a marketing software solution designed for retailers across various sectors, including apparel, beauty, electronics, and home goods. The software incorporates features such as loyalty marketing, automated marketing, customer segmentation, and detailed reporting. It allows retailers to implement spend-based rewards, complex loyalty rules, and targeted email promotions, enhancing customer retention and engagement. Fiska aims to streamline commerce by offering innovative integration solutions that enable payment providers to adapt to the evolving fintech landscape and boost their revenue potential.

ROSS Intelligence

Seed Round in 2016
ROSS Intelligence is a company that develops artificial intelligence tools specifically designed to enhance the capabilities of lawyers. Its flagship product, ROSS, serves as an AI-driven legal research platform that utilizes natural language processing to answer legal queries and assist legal teams in navigating case law efficiently. By streamlining the research process, ROSS Intelligence enables lawyers to focus on more complex tasks, ultimately improving their productivity and decision-making. The company's clientele includes leading law firms and corporate legal departments both in the United States and internationally. With operations based in Toronto, San Francisco, and New York, ROSS Intelligence aims to revolutionize the legal profession by creating advanced AI solutions that augment lawyers' cognitive abilities.

Crew

Series A in 2015
Crew is a curated platform that connects designers and developers with vetted clients seeking web and mobile app design services. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Montréal, Quebec, Crew boasts a trusted network of independent creatives who have collaborated on projects for major companies such as Apple, Google, and Uber. The platform facilitates engagement by providing access to hand-picked, screened professionals in the mobile and web industry, enabling application makers to present their projects effectively. This approach aims to enhance project visibility and conversion rates, ultimately contributing to the success of the applications developed.

Milestone Pharmaceuticals

Series B in 2015
Milestone Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing etripamil, a rapid-onset calcium channel blocker for cardiovascular conditions. The lead product is etripamil, administered as a nasal spray for self-treatment of episodes of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia, with ongoing Phase III studies in the United States and Canada. The company is also advancing development for other cardiovascular indications, including atrial fibrillation and angina, with a Phase II program for atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response. Founded in 2003, Milestone is headquartered in Montreal.

Granify

Series A in 2015
Granify Inc. is an Edmonton-based company that offers a Software-as-a-Service solution aimed at maximizing sales for online retailers. The Granify platform leverages big data and machine learning technologies to analyze shopper behavior, including their journey and interactions on e-commerce sites. By monitoring factors such as mouse movements and hesitations, Granify can identify potential objections and automatically deliver targeted messages to address shoppers' concerns, thereby increasing the likelihood of completing a sale. The solution is compatible with various e-commerce platforms, including custom-built sites. Incorporated in 2011, Granify operates at the intersection of artificial intelligence and e-commerce, striving to enhance revenue optimization for retailers through real-time analytics and predictive insights.

Blitzen

Seed Round in 2015
Blitzen is a business-to-business platform designed to enhance workflows for medium to large-sized enterprises. The company offers an all-in-one lead management and voice-of-customer solution that empowers marketers to convert website visitors into data-rich leads while capturing essential customer insights. Its platform features form-based workflows and utilizes event-based automation to synchronize data across various cloud applications and project management tools. This functionality enables businesses to boost revenue and manage customer relationships more effectively. Blitzen is headquartered in New York City and has roots in Kitchener, Ontario, having graduated from the U.S.-based accelerator AngelPad.

VarageSale

Series B in 2015
VarageSale, Inc. operates an online platform that facilitates the buying and selling of used items within local communities. Founded in 2012 and based in Toronto, Canada, the company allows users to create interest-based groups where members can list items for sale, engage in discussions, and make purchases. The platform is designed to be family-friendly and free to use, available on both web and mobile applications across various devices. With millions of members in communities throughout the United States, Canada, and beyond, VarageSale aims to foster connections among users while offering goods at lower prices than retail. The company has been positioned as a subsidiary of VerticalScope Inc. since 2017.

Bonfire Interactive

Seed Round in 2015
Bonfire Interactive Ltd., founded in 2011 and headquartered in Kitchener, Canada, develops a cloud-based collaborative decision-making tool designed to streamline the process of accepting and evaluating supplier proposals and quotes for various procurement projects. The company's platform supports RFQ, RFT, SOW evaluations, as well as RFP and RFx evaluations, bid and tender evaluations, supplier qualifications, EOI and RFI evaluations, and other related projects. Bonfire Interactive Ltd.'s solution is utilized by a diverse range of clients, including colleges and universities, hospitals, municipalities, various industries such as mining, construction, manufacturing, and finance, NGOs, SMBs, enterprises, startups, and more. The platform is known for its ability to enhance decision-making processes, making them faster and more efficient, and it is trusted with significant supplier selection decisions on a monthly basis.

Clearpath Robotics

Series A in 2015
Clearpath Robotics designs and manufactures self-driving vehicles for industrial applications. Its product range includes robotic utility vehicles, unmanned ground vehicles, heavy load material transporters, learning platforms, and accessories such as sensors and controllers. The company also offers systems design, perception and mapping services, navigation and control software, simulation tools, research consulting, support maintenance, materials handling solutions, and industrial services.

Poka

Seed Round in 2015
Founded in 2013, Poka develops performance support software that connects factory workers with digital manufacturing operations. Its platform aids manufacturers by facilitating on-the-floor training, knowledge building, and communication among workers, leading to improved productivity, reduced downtime, and enhanced quality and safety.

Vidyard

Series B in 2015
Vidyard is a business-focused video platform that enhances engagement and converts views into action. It offers video hosting, management, and analytics features, helping global companies like Honeywell and Lenovo drive revenue through online video strategies.

Sortable

Seed Round in 2014
Sortable, founded in 2009 and based in Kitchener, Canada, is a technology company that specializes in content creation and recommendation systems for publishers. Initially starting as an online publisher with a portfolio of websites aimed at helping consumers compare products, Sortable transitioned in 2014 to focus on providing technology solutions for other publishers. The company offers a low-cost, agnostic platform that integrates demand partners, data, and tools, enabling publishers to optimize their operations and revenue generation. Through its advanced machine learning and decision engine, Sortable assists publishers in understanding the relationships between content, marketing, and monetization, ultimately simplifying the complexities of publishing and enhancing their operational efficiency.

VarageSale

Series B in 2014
VarageSale, Inc. operates an online platform that facilitates the buying and selling of used items within local communities. Founded in 2012 and based in Toronto, Canada, the company allows users to create interest-based groups where members can list items for sale, engage in discussions, and make purchases. The platform is designed to be family-friendly and free to use, available on both web and mobile applications across various devices. With millions of members in communities throughout the United States, Canada, and beyond, VarageSale aims to foster connections among users while offering goods at lower prices than retail. The company has been positioned as a subsidiary of VerticalScope Inc. since 2017.

Busbud

Series A in 2014
Busbud, Inc. offers an online platform for booking intercity bus travel, enabling users to search, compare, and purchase tickets across various destinations in Canada and internationally. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, the company provides extensive travel information, including schedules, prices, reviews, and amenities, through its website and mobile application. Busbud aggregates bus schedules from over 10,463 cities in 89 countries, allowing travelers to plan their trips in multiple languages and currencies. The platform aims to simplify the travel experience by helping users find the best prices and options that suit their needs, while also providing customer support to enhance the booking experience.

VarageSale

Series A in 2014
VarageSale, Inc. operates an online platform that facilitates the buying and selling of used items within local communities. Founded in 2012 and based in Toronto, Canada, the company allows users to create interest-based groups where members can list items for sale, engage in discussions, and make purchases. The platform is designed to be family-friendly and free to use, available on both web and mobile applications across various devices. With millions of members in communities throughout the United States, Canada, and beyond, VarageSale aims to foster connections among users while offering goods at lower prices than retail. The company has been positioned as a subsidiary of VerticalScope Inc. since 2017.

Crew

Seed Round in 2014
Crew is a curated platform that connects designers and developers with vetted clients seeking web and mobile app design services. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Montréal, Quebec, Crew boasts a trusted network of independent creatives who have collaborated on projects for major companies such as Apple, Google, and Uber. The platform facilitates engagement by providing access to hand-picked, screened professionals in the mobile and web industry, enabling application makers to present their projects effectively. This approach aims to enhance project visibility and conversion rates, ultimately contributing to the success of the applications developed.

Beyond the Rack

Series C in 2013
Beyond the Rack is a Montreal-based online private shopping club that specializes in offering exclusive deals on a wide range of products, including apparel, accessories, fragrances, furniture, home goods, and electronics. With approximately 15 million active members in Canada and the United States, the company provides access to limited-quantity flash sales featuring discounts of up to 80% on designer and fast fashion merchandise. Beyond the Rack collaborates with over 3,000 prominent fashion brands to deliver these deals. The platform typically hosts 15 to 25 sales daily, each lasting 48 to 72 hours or until the featured items sell out. Members receive advance notifications of upcoming sales tailored to their preferences. Joining Beyond the Rack is free and can be done through the website, marketing partner promotions, or referral links from current members. The company is recognized for its efficient customer service and prompt shipping, solidifying its reputation as a leading retailer in the online fashion space.

VarageSale

Seed Round in 2013
VarageSale, Inc. operates an online platform that facilitates the buying and selling of used items within local communities. Founded in 2012 and based in Toronto, Canada, the company allows users to create interest-based groups where members can list items for sale, engage in discussions, and make purchases. The platform is designed to be family-friendly and free to use, available on both web and mobile applications across various devices. With millions of members in communities throughout the United States, Canada, and beyond, VarageSale aims to foster connections among users while offering goods at lower prices than retail. The company has been positioned as a subsidiary of VerticalScope Inc. since 2017.

Tulip

Seed Round in 2013
Tulip Retail, Inc. is a cloud-based mobile platform designed specifically for retail store associates, founded in 2013 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with additional offices in Kitchener, London, Caerano di San Marco, and New York. The platform offers a suite of tools that empower store associates by providing real-time access to product and inventory information, customer profiles, and a variety of features for assisted selling and clienteling. Key components include a mobile associate app, checkout capabilities for omnichannel orders, and modules for streamlined store communications and look building based on customer preferences. By integrating mobile technology into the retail environment, Tulip aims to enhance the in-store shopping experience, boost sales, and improve customer service for leading retailers.

Drivewyze

Series A in 2013
Drivewyze Inc. is a provider of mobile driving solutions for the transportation industry in North America. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Edmonton, Canada, with an additional office in Dallas, Texas, the company offers Drivewyze PreClear, a subscription-based application designed for commercial vehicle bypass. This application provides drivers with visual and audible instructions to help them navigate weigh stations and roadside inspection sites efficiently. Drivewyze caters to a diverse clientele, including local, regional, intra-state, and long-haul motor carriers, as well as individual truck operators. The company operates as a subsidiary of Intelligent Imaging Systems Inc., focusing on enhancing highway safety and transportation management through its innovative services.

Busbud

Seed Round in 2013
Busbud, Inc. offers an online platform for booking intercity bus travel, enabling users to search, compare, and purchase tickets across various destinations in Canada and internationally. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, the company provides extensive travel information, including schedules, prices, reviews, and amenities, through its website and mobile application. Busbud aggregates bus schedules from over 10,463 cities in 89 countries, allowing travelers to plan their trips in multiple languages and currencies. The platform aims to simplify the travel experience by helping users find the best prices and options that suit their needs, while also providing customer support to enhance the booking experience.

Well.ca

Venture Round in 2013
Well.ca Inc. is an online retailer specializing in health and wellness products, offering a diverse range of items including baby and kids’ essentials, beauty and skincare, personal care, dietary and fitness products, medicines, vitamins, pet supplies, and more. Founded in 2008 and based in Guelph, Canada, Well.ca aims to provide customers with a simple and hassle-free shopping experience. The company caters to consumers across Canada and the continental United States, ensuring easy access to health and beauty products through its online platform. Well.ca operates as a subsidiary of McKesson Canada Corporation, focusing on delivering fast shipping and discounts to enhance the convenience of online shopping for its customers.

Vidyard

Series A in 2013
Vidyard is a business-focused video platform that enhances engagement and converts views into action. It offers video hosting, management, and analytics features, helping global companies like Honeywell and Lenovo drive revenue through online video strategies.

VarageSale

Seed Round in 2013
VarageSale, Inc. operates an online platform that facilitates the buying and selling of used items within local communities. Founded in 2012 and based in Toronto, Canada, the company allows users to create interest-based groups where members can list items for sale, engage in discussions, and make purchases. The platform is designed to be family-friendly and free to use, available on both web and mobile applications across various devices. With millions of members in communities throughout the United States, Canada, and beyond, VarageSale aims to foster connections among users while offering goods at lower prices than retail. The company has been positioned as a subsidiary of VerticalScope Inc. since 2017.

Granify

Venture Round in 2012
Granify Inc. is an Edmonton-based company that offers a Software-as-a-Service solution aimed at maximizing sales for online retailers. The Granify platform leverages big data and machine learning technologies to analyze shopper behavior, including their journey and interactions on e-commerce sites. By monitoring factors such as mouse movements and hesitations, Granify can identify potential objections and automatically deliver targeted messages to address shoppers' concerns, thereby increasing the likelihood of completing a sale. The solution is compatible with various e-commerce platforms, including custom-built sites. Incorporated in 2011, Granify operates at the intersection of artificial intelligence and e-commerce, striving to enhance revenue optimization for retailers through real-time analytics and predictive insights.

Fixmo

Series C in 2011
Fixmo Inc., founded in 2009 and headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, is a mobile risk management company specializing in solutions that help organizations address the risks associated with mobile device deployments. Fixmo's flagship product, Sentinel, enables enterprises and government agencies to maintain the integrity, compliance, and auditability of devices used by their mobile workforce. The company has advanced its technologies through a technology transfer agreement with the U.S. National Security Agency, enhancing its capabilities in managing mobile device risks. Additionally, Fixmo provides infrastructure management software designed to ensure device assurance, policy compliance, and auditing for enterprise mobile devices, supporting organizations in navigating the complexities of mobile risk management.

Vidyard

Seed Round in 2011
Vidyard is a business-focused video platform that enhances engagement and converts views into action. It offers video hosting, management, and analytics features, helping global companies like Honeywell and Lenovo drive revenue through online video strategies.

Beyond the Rack

Series B in 2011
Beyond the Rack is a Montreal-based online private shopping club that specializes in offering exclusive deals on a wide range of products, including apparel, accessories, fragrances, furniture, home goods, and electronics. With approximately 15 million active members in Canada and the United States, the company provides access to limited-quantity flash sales featuring discounts of up to 80% on designer and fast fashion merchandise. Beyond the Rack collaborates with over 3,000 prominent fashion brands to deliver these deals. The platform typically hosts 15 to 25 sales daily, each lasting 48 to 72 hours or until the featured items sell out. Members receive advance notifications of upcoming sales tailored to their preferences. Joining Beyond the Rack is free and can be done through the website, marketing partner promotions, or referral links from current members. The company is recognized for its efficient customer service and prompt shipping, solidifying its reputation as a leading retailer in the online fashion space.

Gamerizon Studio

Venture Round in 2011
Gamerizon Studio Inc. is an independent game development studio based in Montreal, Canada, founded in 2008. The company specializes in creating high-quality mobile and casual games, focusing on delivering engaging and entertaining experiences for players. With a commitment to innovation and creativity, Gamerizon has established itself within the gaming industry by developing a diverse portfolio of titles that cater to a wide audience.

Woozworld

Series B in 2011
Woozworld Inc. is a Montreal-based company that develops and operates a free virtual platform aimed at kids, tweens, and teens. Founded in 2009, Woozworld allows users to create personalized avatars, known as Woozens, and engage in a massive multiplayer environment where they can express their creativity and social skills. The platform offers features such as designing virtual spaces, participating in contests, hosting parties, and interacting with millions of players. By fostering a vibrant community, Woozworld encourages users to explore their interests and develop friendships in an engaging online environment. As of July 2019, Woozworld operates as a subsidiary of Azerion BV.

Fixmo

Series B in 2011
Fixmo Inc., founded in 2009 and headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, is a mobile risk management company specializing in solutions that help organizations address the risks associated with mobile device deployments. Fixmo's flagship product, Sentinel, enables enterprises and government agencies to maintain the integrity, compliance, and auditability of devices used by their mobile workforce. The company has advanced its technologies through a technology transfer agreement with the U.S. National Security Agency, enhancing its capabilities in managing mobile device risks. Additionally, Fixmo provides infrastructure management software designed to ensure device assurance, policy compliance, and auditing for enterprise mobile devices, supporting organizations in navigating the complexities of mobile risk management.

Peraso Technologies

Series A in 2010
Peraso Technologies Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Toronto, Canada, founded in 2008. The company specializes in developing multi-gigabit millimeter wave single-chip transceivers and array antenna solutions, primarily targeting the mobile consumer electronics market. Its product offerings include chipsets designed to meet the IEEE 802.11ad specification, enabling applications such as mobile rapid sync-n-go, desktop interconnects, wireless networking, in-room HD video streaming, cellular backhaul, and vehicle-to-vehicle communication. Peraso Technologies also provides custom solutions tailored to specific customer needs, enhancing its versatility in meeting diverse market demands.

Well.ca

Series A in 2010
Well.ca Inc. is an online retailer specializing in health and wellness products, offering a diverse range of items including baby and kids’ essentials, beauty and skincare, personal care, dietary and fitness products, medicines, vitamins, pet supplies, and more. Founded in 2008 and based in Guelph, Canada, Well.ca aims to provide customers with a simple and hassle-free shopping experience. The company caters to consumers across Canada and the continental United States, ensuring easy access to health and beauty products through its online platform. Well.ca operates as a subsidiary of McKesson Canada Corporation, focusing on delivering fast shipping and discounts to enhance the convenience of online shopping for its customers.

StatusNet

Series A in 2010
StatusNet Inc., based in Montreal, Quebec, develops open-source microblogging software called StatusNet. This allows users to run their own microblogging services, similar to traditional blogging platforms like WordPress. The company's primary product is Identi.ca, a popular site powered by StatusNet. They also offer cloud-based solutions for public and private microblogging sites, akin to the business model of WordPress.

Woozworld

Series A in 2010
Woozworld Inc. is a Montreal-based company that develops and operates a free virtual platform aimed at kids, tweens, and teens. Founded in 2009, Woozworld allows users to create personalized avatars, known as Woozens, and engage in a massive multiplayer environment where they can express their creativity and social skills. The platform offers features such as designing virtual spaces, participating in contests, hosting parties, and interacting with millions of players. By fostering a vibrant community, Woozworld encourages users to explore their interests and develop friendships in an engaging online environment. As of July 2019, Woozworld operates as a subsidiary of Azerion BV.

StatusNet

Seed Round in 2009
StatusNet Inc., based in Montreal, Quebec, develops open-source microblogging software called StatusNet. This allows users to run their own microblogging services, similar to traditional blogging platforms like WordPress. The company's primary product is Identi.ca, a popular site powered by StatusNet. They also offer cloud-based solutions for public and private microblogging sites, akin to the business model of WordPress.

Peraso Technologies

Series A in 2009
Peraso Technologies Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Toronto, Canada, founded in 2008. The company specializes in developing multi-gigabit millimeter wave single-chip transceivers and array antenna solutions, primarily targeting the mobile consumer electronics market. Its product offerings include chipsets designed to meet the IEEE 802.11ad specification, enabling applications such as mobile rapid sync-n-go, desktop interconnects, wireless networking, in-room HD video streaming, cellular backhaul, and vehicle-to-vehicle communication. Peraso Technologies also provides custom solutions tailored to specific customer needs, enhancing its versatility in meeting diverse market demands.

Ryma Technology Solutions

Series B in 2008
Founded in 2000, Ryma is a leader in product management solutions—developing and selling processes, expertise and tools that enable our customers to develop better products. Our award-winning software solution FeaturePlan™ simplifies the implementation of any product management process and is used by industry-leading companies, such as: ADP, BMC Software, Camstar, EMC, GE Healthcare, NetApp, Sage and Trend Micro. Ryma is based in Montreal, Canada with a Center of Excellence in Austin, Texas. For more information, visit www.rymatech.com.

SiXtron Advanced Materials

Series A in 2007
Sixtron Enterprises Inc. specializes in the development of anti-reflective coating solutions for the solar cell industry, with a particular focus on c-Si solar cell production lines. The company's flagship product, SunBox, is a gas handling solution designed to enhance the efficiency of solar cell manufacturing. In addition to its work in the solar sector, Sixtron is advancing thin film coating solutions applicable to the electronics and industrial coatings industries. These thin films are notable for their unique optical and mechanical properties and can be deposited without the complex requirements associated with hazardous silane gas. Founded in 2004 and based in Calgary, Canada, Sixtron Enterprises Inc. was previously known as SiXtron Advanced Materials Inc.

QuantuModeling

Series A in 2005
QuantuModeling Inc. designs and develops software, which is used in electronic design automation, materials design, defense, chemistry and nanotechnology. QuantuModeling Inc. is based in Montreal, Canada. QuantuModeling Inc. is a prior subsidiary of McGill University.

Callio Technologies

Venture Round in 2005
Callio Technologies, Inc. provides information security compliance software and tools to organizations in Canada and internationally. It offers Secura, a multilingual software for developing, implementing, managing, and certifying information security management systems. It serves its customers, resellers, and consultants. The company was founded in 2001 and is based in Sherbrooke, Canada.
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