Northleaf Capital Partners
Northleaf Capital Partners Ltd., established in 2009, is a Toronto-based independent global private equity and infrastructure manager. It specializes in primary, secondary, direct, fund of funds, and co-investments, with a focus on private equity, growth equity, venture capital, and turnaround investments. Northleaf invests in technology companies across various stages and sectors, including renewable energy and healthcare. It also invests in infrastructure, particularly in renewable energy projects like wind, solar, and biofuels. Northleaf manages funds on behalf of institutional investors such as pension plans, endowments, and family offices, with a typical investment size ranging from CAD150 million to CAD200 million. The firm's team, based in Toronto, London, and Menlo Park, is dedicated to sourcing, managing, and monitoring these investments.
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FundThrough
Private Equity Round in 2020
FundThrough Inc. is a Toronto-based company founded in 2014 that operates an online platform designed to provide financing solutions for entrepreneurs and small businesses in Canada and the United States. The company specializes in offering invoice funding, allowing small businesses that sell to larger enterprises to access capital based on their outstanding invoices. Through its technology, FundThrough enables clients to connect their accounting software and bank information, which facilitates quick approval for funding limits within hours. This streamlined process empowers businesses to obtain working capital swiftly and flexibly, without long-term commitments or obligations.
BridgePoint Financial Group
Debt Financing in 2018
BridgePoint Financial Group specializes in providing financial services tailored to the legal sector, specifically for plaintiffs, lawyers, and experts involved in litigation. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, the company offers a range of financing solutions, including disbursement financing, litigation loans, settlement loans, and treatment access. Its innovative approach aims to empower clients by ensuring they have the necessary resources to pursue their legal claims, thereby promoting fair access to justice. As a pioneer in Canada's litigation finance market, BridgePoint serves as a comprehensive provider of funding solutions, facilitating the advancement of legal claims for all parties involved.
BridgePoint Financial Group
Private Equity Round in 2018
BridgePoint Financial Group specializes in providing financial services tailored to the legal sector, specifically for plaintiffs, lawyers, and experts involved in litigation. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, the company offers a range of financing solutions, including disbursement financing, litigation loans, settlement loans, and treatment access. Its innovative approach aims to empower clients by ensuring they have the necessary resources to pursue their legal claims, thereby promoting fair access to justice. As a pioneer in Canada's litigation finance market, BridgePoint serves as a comprehensive provider of funding solutions, facilitating the advancement of legal claims for all parties involved.
ecobee
Series C in 2018
ecobee, Inc. is a Toronto-based company founded in 2007 that specializes in manufacturing Wi-Fi enabled smart thermostats and light automation equipment for both residential and commercial applications. The company’s product lineup includes the SmartThermostat with voice control, ecobee3 lite, SmartSensor, and ecobee Switch+, all designed to enhance energy conservation and provide customizable temperature settings. These devices allow users to manage their home or office environments remotely via a mobile application compatible with various platforms, including iOS, Android, and BlackBerry. Ecobee's offerings aim to empower consumers to monitor and reduce their energy consumption while maintaining comfort in their spaces. The company sells its products primarily through online channels.
ScribbleLive
Series D in 2015
ScribbleLive is a content cloud provider headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, that specializes in helping companies manage their content lifecycle. Founded in 2008, the company offers a comprehensive platform designed to empower businesses to create premium content at scale. ScribbleLive's services include content strategy, creative services, implementation, integration, and IT support, enabling clients to effectively engage with their audiences. The platform features capabilities for liveblogging, real-time journalism, and on-the-fly storytelling, allowing organizations to leverage data and creativity for impactful content creation. Through its managed services, ScribbleLive provides program and campaign coverage, complete with dashboards and program reporting, ensuring clients can achieve predictable results in their content efforts.
Wattpad
Series C in 2014
Wattpad is a digital entertainment company based in Toronto, Ontario, founded in 2006 by Allen Lau and Ivan Yuen. It operates an online social storytelling platform that connects a global community of over 65 million users who engage with original stories for more than 20 billion minutes each month. The flagship app allows users to read and write stories, fostering collaboration through comments and multimedia features. In addition to its main platform, Wattpad has developed Tap, a product offering short, chat-based stories in multiple languages. The company also includes Wattpad Studios, which collaborates with industry partners to adapt stories for film, television, digital, and print formats. Furthermore, Wattpad Brand Solutions provides advertising products aimed at engaging Millennial and Gen Z audiences.
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