Inovia Capital

Inovia Capital, established in 2007, is a venture capital firm headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with additional offices in Toronto, Calgary, San Francisco, and London. The firm invests in early and growth-stage tech companies, focusing on software, SaaS, and applied services that transform complex legacy industries. Inovia manages over US$2.2 billion and provides capital, mentorship, and access to global networks to support founders with ambitious, influential business ideas.

Rania Ajakane

Associate

Pascale Archambault

Vice President

Alex Behal

Vice President

Andrew Biddell

Associate

Charlotte Borgognoni

Associate

Steven Chung

Vice President

Simon Constantineau

Analyst

Etienne Gauthier

Associate

Patrick Ghoche

CFO

Raif Jacobs

Partner

Prem Kalevar

Vice President, Discovery Program

Phoebe Kitchen

Principal

Taha Mubashir

Principal

Noah Nagle

Associate

Gabi Piccininni

Associate

Jules Pichette

Associate

Steven G Woods

Partner and CTO

Hugues Lalancette

Partner

Past deals in Toronto

Symend

Series C in 2022
Symend Inc. is a company that specializes in debt recovery solutions through its innovative software platform. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Calgary, Canada, with additional offices in Toronto and Denver, Symend focuses on enhancing the debt collection process by utilizing automation, predictive analytics, and behavioral science. The platform aims to minimize debt delinquency while ensuring a positive experience for all stakeholders. It offers tools for treatment planning, campaign management, and self-service options, allowing businesses in sectors such as financial services, telecommunications, and utilities to engage customers effectively. By creating personalized interactions, Symend empowers individuals to manage their debts through flexible repayment options, ultimately fostering better financial outcomes and strengthening customer relationships.

Plooto

Series A in 2021
Plooto, Inc. operates a cloud-based payments platform tailored for small and medium-sized businesses, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada. The platform simplifies payment management by allowing users to send and receive payments online to anyone with an active bank account, typically completing transactions within 2-3 business days. Plooto also integrates with leading accounting software to automatically reconcile transactions, enhancing financial management. By streamlining the payment process, Plooto helps businesses overcome common challenges associated with traditional banking, enabling them to efficiently authorize, edit, send, and collect payments.

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.

Symend

Series B in 2021
Symend Inc. is a company that specializes in debt recovery solutions through its innovative software platform. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Calgary, Canada, with additional offices in Toronto and Denver, Symend focuses on enhancing the debt collection process by utilizing automation, predictive analytics, and behavioral science. The platform aims to minimize debt delinquency while ensuring a positive experience for all stakeholders. It offers tools for treatment planning, campaign management, and self-service options, allowing businesses in sectors such as financial services, telecommunications, and utilities to engage customers effectively. By creating personalized interactions, Symend empowers individuals to manage their debts through flexible repayment options, ultimately fostering better financial outcomes and strengthening customer relationships.

Senso.ai

Seed Round in 2020
Senso.ai Inc. is a Toronto-based company that provides a cloud-based predictive portfolio management platform primarily for the retail banking industry. Founded in 2017, Senso.ai's software enhances customer acquisition and retention by identifying critical moments for advisors to engage with clients regarding their banking needs. In addition to serving the financial sector, the company offers a SaaS product designed to facilitate information flow within enterprises across various industries, including healthcare and insurance. The Senso platform leverages advanced foundation models to aggregate institutional knowledge, enabling efficient document search capabilities and delivering real-time insights into customer interactions.

Symend

Series B in 2020
Symend Inc. is a company that specializes in debt recovery solutions through its innovative software platform. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Calgary, Canada, with additional offices in Toronto and Denver, Symend focuses on enhancing the debt collection process by utilizing automation, predictive analytics, and behavioral science. The platform aims to minimize debt delinquency while ensuring a positive experience for all stakeholders. It offers tools for treatment planning, campaign management, and self-service options, allowing businesses in sectors such as financial services, telecommunications, and utilities to engage customers effectively. By creating personalized interactions, Symend empowers individuals to manage their debts through flexible repayment options, ultimately fostering better financial outcomes and strengthening customer relationships.

Tailscale

Seed Round in 2020
Tailscale Inc. is a Toronto-based company that develops corporate virtual private network (VPN) software designed to enhance network security for teams of various sizes. Founded in 2019, Tailscale utilizes WireGuard technology to simplify the creation and management of private networks. By integrating with existing identity providers like GSuite and Office365, Tailscale allows authorized devices to connect in a peer-to-peer mesh, which reduces setup complexity and minimizes latency. This approach not only improves the reliability of connections among servers, computers, and cloud instances but also eliminates the need for upfront costs and extensive configuration. Tailscale serves a diverse clientele, including hobbyists, network administrators, financial institutions, healthcare organizations, and startups, aiming to streamline the operational challenges associated with network security.

RenoRun

Series A in 2019
RenoRun Inc. is a construction materials delivery company that provides a wide range of products, including beams, bricks, and concrete mixes, primarily serving the construction industry. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, RenoRun operates in key markets such as Toronto, Canada, and Austin, Texas. The company offers a mobile-friendly platform that allows general contractors to efficiently order materials and receive timely deliveries directly to job sites, thereby enhancing productivity and reducing downtime. With a focus on streamlining the procurement process, RenoRun aims to be the largest single-source platform for construction materials, simplifying the supply chain for contractors and builders.

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.

ProteinQure

Seed Round in 2019
ProteinQure Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Toronto, Canada, founded in 2017. It specializes in the development and manufacturing of protein-based therapeutic drugs, focusing on the design of novel exotic peptides for a wide range of therapeutic applications. The company employs advanced technologies such as quantum computing, molecular simulations, and reinforcement learning to facilitate the engineering of novel therapeutics. By utilizing atomic-level simulations and artificial intelligence, ProteinQure aims to create dynamic peptides that effectively target specific disease pathways, potentially outperforming traditional drug delivery systems. The company’s innovative approach seeks to enhance drug discovery and design, offering new possibilities for treating previously untreatable conditions. ProteinQure prides itself on its diverse team, which integrates expertise from experimental and computational biology, machine learning, and software engineering to advance the field of drug development.

Finaeo

Seed Round in 2019
Finaeo Inc. is a technology company based in Toronto, Canada, founded in 2016. It specializes in developing digital applications that serve as assistants and sales coaches for financial advisors, enabling them to share documents, track tasks, answer inquiries, and schedule meetings. Finaeo operates an all-in-one platform designed for the life and health insurance sectors, creating a digital marketplace that connects insurance carriers, brokers, and clients. This integrated experience aims to enhance policy fulfillment and streamline distribution, ultimately improving efficiency for independent life and health insurance brokers. Additionally, Finaeo offers coaching and training services focused on leadership, investor relations, and communication strategies.

Phenomic AI

Seed Round in 2018
Phenomic AI Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Toronto, Canada, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing artificial intelligence solutions to enhance drug discovery and the creation of therapies for cancer. Its innovative platform utilizes AI, computer vision, and high-content screening to analyze phenotypes in complex disease models, such as high-content co-culture and three-dimensional assays. By focusing on the tumor stroma, Phenomic AI aims to optimize the discovery and development of new medicines, streamlining the process for pharmaceutical companies to identify potential drug candidates more effectively.

Properly

Seed Round in 2018
Properly Inc. is a Canadian real estate brokerage founded in 2018 and headquartered in Toronto. The company specializes in buying and selling residential properties, utilizing a technology-driven platform designed to enhance the home buying and selling experience. Properly's innovative approach allows clients to purchase a new home before listing their current one, offering the option of securing a backup offer. The platform employs machine learning to accurately assess market values for homes, streamlining the transaction process. By providing a user-friendly online interface, Properly aims to simplify real estate transactions and accommodate the timelines of its clients.

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.

Symend

Seed Round in 2017
Symend Inc. is a company that specializes in debt recovery solutions through its innovative software platform. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Calgary, Canada, with additional offices in Toronto and Denver, Symend focuses on enhancing the debt collection process by utilizing automation, predictive analytics, and behavioral science. The platform aims to minimize debt delinquency while ensuring a positive experience for all stakeholders. It offers tools for treatment planning, campaign management, and self-service options, allowing businesses in sectors such as financial services, telecommunications, and utilities to engage customers effectively. By creating personalized interactions, Symend empowers individuals to manage their debts through flexible repayment options, ultimately fostering better financial outcomes and strengthening customer relationships.

ROSS Intelligence

Series A in 2017
ROSS Intelligence develops artificial intelligence tools aimed at enhancing the capabilities of lawyers, enabling them to achieve greater efficiency in their work. The company's primary product, ROSS, employs natural language processing technology to assist legal teams in conducting research and answering legal queries. This platform allows users to sift through case law and identify relevant details for new cases, thereby streamlining the legal research process. ROSS Intelligence serves a diverse clientele, including prominent law firms and corporate legal departments in both the United States and internationally. The company operates from offices in Toronto, San Francisco, and New York.

Peraso Technologies

Series C in 2016
Peraso Technologies Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Toronto, Canada, specializing in the development of multi-gigabit millimeter wave single-chip transceivers. The company focuses on creating array antenna solutions and 60 GHz wireless chipsets that comply with the IEEE 802.11ad specification. Its product lineup includes chipsets such as the W120, X710, and X610, which are designed for use in mobile consumer electronics like smartphones and tablets. Peraso's technology supports a variety of applications, including mobile rapid sync-n-go, wireless networking, in-room HD video streaming, and vehicle-to-vehicle communication. Founded in 2008, the company also offers custom solutions to meet specific customer needs in various sectors.

ROSS Intelligence

Seed Round in 2016
ROSS Intelligence develops artificial intelligence tools aimed at enhancing the capabilities of lawyers, enabling them to achieve greater efficiency in their work. The company's primary product, ROSS, employs natural language processing technology to assist legal teams in conducting research and answering legal queries. This platform allows users to sift through case law and identify relevant details for new cases, thereby streamlining the legal research process. ROSS Intelligence serves a diverse clientele, including prominent law firms and corporate legal departments in both the United States and internationally. The company operates from offices in Toronto, San Francisco, and New York.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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, specializing in the development of multi-gigabit millimeter wave single-chip transceivers. The company focuses on creating array antenna solutions and 60 GHz wireless chipsets that comply with the IEEE 802.11ad specification. Its product lineup includes chipsets such as the W120, X710, and X610, which are designed for use in mobile consumer electronics like smartphones and tablets. Peraso's technology supports a variety of applications, including mobile rapid sync-n-go, wireless networking, in-room HD video streaming, and vehicle-to-vehicle communication. Founded in 2008, the company also offers custom solutions to meet specific customer needs in various sectors.

Peraso Technologies

Series A in 2009
Peraso Technologies Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Toronto, Canada, specializing in the development of multi-gigabit millimeter wave single-chip transceivers. The company focuses on creating array antenna solutions and 60 GHz wireless chipsets that comply with the IEEE 802.11ad specification. Its product lineup includes chipsets such as the W120, X710, and X610, which are designed for use in mobile consumer electronics like smartphones and tablets. Peraso's technology supports a variety of applications, including mobile rapid sync-n-go, wireless networking, in-room HD video streaming, and vehicle-to-vehicle communication. Founded in 2008, the company also offers custom solutions to meet specific customer needs in various sectors.
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