Real Ventures

Real Ventures is a Montreal-based venture capital firm established in 2007, dedicated to supporting early-stage Canadian technology startups. The firm focuses on collaborating with ambitious entrepreneurs who aim to build impactful global companies. Real Ventures emphasizes the importance of people in the entrepreneurial process, offering stage-specific guidance, mentorship, and access to valuable networks and resources to accelerate both personal and company growth. With a strong commitment to enhancing the Canadian startup ecosystem, Real Ventures actively manages a diverse portfolio valued at $10 billion, consisting of over 100 companies.

Jean-Sebastian Cournoyer

Partner

JS Cournoyer

Board Partner

Laura Easton

Associate

Richard Fefergrad

Director, Finance

Phil Joseph

Senior Associate

Alan MacIntosh

Partner and Co-Founder

Isaac Souweine

Partner

John Stokes

Founding Partner

Madison Wright

Partner Associate

Sam Haffar

Partner

Past deals in Canada

Plum.io

Convertible Note in 2023
Plum.io, Inc. is a Canadian company that provides a software as a service (SaaS) recruitment platform designed to match job candidates with companies effectively. The platform utilizes objective data to assess and align human potential with job requirements, thereby enhancing talent-related decisions throughout the employee lifecycle. Plum.io offers a range of services, including talent acquisition, workforce planning, employee development, and team building. The company focuses on helping organizations improve their hiring processes, identify employee potential, and build high-performing teams. Established in 2012 and originally named Cream.HR, Inc., Plum.io rebranded in 2014 and has since garnered recognition, including being named a Top HR Product of the Year and receiving awards for its innovative technology in the human resources sector.

Goose Insurance Services

Series A in 2023
Goose Insurance Services Inc. is a Vancouver-based company that specializes in travel medical insurance through its innovative mobile application, launched in 2017. The app allows users to select from single-day or multi-day travel policies and provides essential features such as reminders when approaching airports or borders and an in-app emergency service locator. Additionally, Goose Insurance aims to simplify the insurance purchasing process by offering a range of affordable products, including life, critical illness, income protection, smartphone, renters, and pet insurance. As a direct-to-consumer managing general agency and underwriter, Goose focuses on reaching underserved consumers with a user-friendly platform that promotes self-service for various insurance needs.

xpertSea

Series B in 2021
XpertSea is a Canadian technology company focused on transforming the global aquaculture industry through innovative solutions. By integrating smart aquaculture equipment with a comprehensive farm management platform, XpertSea utilizes artificial intelligence, computer vision, and machine learning to provide actionable insights that improve feed efficiency, reduce environmental waste, and enhance disease prevention. This data-driven approach not only brings transparency to the supply chain but also empowers hatcheries, farms, and research centers to effectively manage aquatic populations with speed and accuracy. Operating a marketplace that connects shrimp buyers and farmers, XpertSea facilitates efficient and secure transactions while enabling clients to access faster financing and healthier shrimp. With a customer base spanning over 50 countries, XpertSea aims to make aquaculture both profitable and sustainable.

Tenstorrent

Series C in 2021
Tenstorrent Inc. is a Canadian company that develops and manufactures application-specific integrated circuits (ASIC) focused on artificial intelligence and machine learning. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Toronto, with an additional office in Austin, Texas, Tenstorrent specializes in providing scalable and efficient hardware solutions for various applications, ranging from battery-powered Internet of Things (IoT) devices to large cloud servers. The company’s architecture supports deep learning and enables adaptability in algorithms, catering to developers and researchers in the technology sector. By offering advanced AI hardware and software, Tenstorrent aims to enhance computational performance and facilitate the growth of machine learning technologies.

My Intelligent Machines

Seed Round in 2021
My Intelligent Machines (MIMs) is a Montreal-based company specializing in artificial intelligence and systems biology. It offers biopharmaceutical companies interactive augmented intelligence systems that facilitate accurate biological simulations during the early stages of drug development. These systems assist life scientists in creating precisely targeted and personalized therapies. MIMs also develops software designed for efficient and personalized medicine and agricultural systems, packaged as a software-as-a-service solution. Its offerings support patient stratification and the selection of therapeutic targets and biomarkers, which are essential for advancing personalized therapies. The company emphasizes open and explainable AI and data integration, enabling life-science organizations to leverage their big data and artificial intelligence capabilities to enhance food and drug production.

Chef Jasper

Seed Round in 2020
Chef Jasper is a Montreal-based startup specializing in food robotics, focused on making gourmet food more accessible through innovative technology. The company manufactures robotic workstations that utilize artificial intelligence and computer vision to automate cooking processes. By employing articulating robotic arms, Chef Jasper's food kiosks can prepare a diverse range of dishes using fresh ingredients, ensuring both consistency and quality. These automated kitchens serve restaurants and arenas, offering a low-cost solution for gourmet meal preparation. Founded in 2016, Chef Jasper aims to revolutionize the culinary landscape by integrating small-scale robotic automation into food service.

Breathe Life

Series A in 2020
Breathe Life Inc. is a Montreal-based company that designs and develops a software platform specifically for the life insurance industry. Founded in 2017, it offers an enterprise Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution that facilitates the digital distribution of life and health insurance policies, eliminating the need for traditional brokers. The platform features a streamlined, single-session quote creation and application process, allowing consumers to independently explore financial products, identify their needs, and complete purchases online. By providing an end-to-end system, Breathe Life enhances the speed of policy delivery and helps insurers reduce operational costs, thereby improving overall efficiency in the distribution of financial security products.

Willful

Seed Round in 2020
Willful is building a suite of estate planning products for Canadians, starting with online wills. Using Willful, Canadians can create a will online in less than 20 minutes, for a fraction of the price of a traditional estate lawyer. Our goal is to make it easier to help people prepare for and deal with death, and to give Canadians and their families peace of mind that they have a plan in place.

Vention

Series B in 2020
Vention Inc. is a digital manufacturing platform based in Montreal, Canada, that simplifies the design and ordering of custom machines. Established in 2016, the company provides a cloud-based 3D Machine Builder, which allows engineers and manufacturing professionals to design, order, and assemble custom factory equipment quickly. This platform features an extensive library of modular parts, including structural, motion, and control components, facilitating the creation of automated equipment, robot cells, tooling, and conveyors. Additionally, Vention's offerings include MachineMotion, which aids both automation specialists and novices in automating their designs. By integrating artificial intelligence to enhance the design process, Vention enables users to program, simulate, and commission automated equipment within a single digital environment, making industrial automation more accessible.

Sollum

Series B in 2020
Sollum Technologies, based in Montréal, Canada, specializes in advanced LED lighting solutions for greenhouse producers that mimic the full spectrum of natural sunlight. The company focuses on designing, developing, and manufacturing lighting systems that adapt to the specific growth cycles of various plants, regardless of their native climates. By collaborating closely with clients, Sollum creates customized lighting recipes that enhance energy efficiency, boost productivity, and improve the quality of produce. Their innovative approach not only maximizes plant yield but also emphasizes environmental sustainability, making Sollum's offerings valuable for greenhouse and breeding farm operations seeking to optimize their growing conditions.

Unito

Series A in 2020
Unito Inc. is a provider of a project management integration tool that facilitates seamless synchronization of projects, tasks, and conversations across various work management applications. Founded in 2015 and based in Montréal, Canada, Unito addresses the challenge of collaboration by enabling users to connect different tools without the need for learning new systems or altering their workflows. The platform supports synchronization among a range of popular applications, including Trello, Asana, JIRA, GitHub, Wrike, Zendesk, and Hubspot. By allowing teams to choose what to sync and enabling the transfer of tasks or entire projects, Unito enhances productivity and communication across organizations, fostering improved collaboration among cross-functional teams and departments.

Delphia

Series A in 2019
Delphia Inc., based in Toronto, Canada, specializes in developing artificial intelligence-driven surveys that assist individuals in making informed decisions across various domains, including careers, education, finances, and health. Founded in 1993, the company emphasizes the importance of data in fostering capital formation and economic empowerment. Delphia creates products designed to incentivize the sharing of proprietary data, aiming to provide users with a competitive advantage in financial markets. By actively managing personal data, Delphia seeks to unlock innovative avenues for wealth creation for both individual and institutional investors.

InVivo AI

Pre Seed Round in 2019
InVivo AI, founded in 2017 and based in Montreal, Canada, specializes in utilizing artificial intelligence to enhance pharmaceutical research and development, particularly in the area of preclinical toxicology. The company aims to streamline the drug discovery process by implementing advanced AI methods for molecular representation and de novo design, which allows for the creation of novel chemical compounds that can address complex biological challenges. Through its innovative platform, InVivo AI is positioned to significantly improve the efficiency and effectiveness of drug design, paving the way for breakthroughs in pharmaceutical science.

Korbit Technologies

Seed Round in 2019
Korbit Technologies, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, is focused on revolutionizing education through its AI-powered tutor, Korbi. This intelligent platform offers personalized learning experiences by adapting to each student's unique profile, providing interactive exercises, quizzes, visual diagrams, and real-time feedback. Korbi aims to enhance learning outcomes and motivation for students by delivering targeted pedagogical support in areas such as data science and artificial intelligence. The company also offers a free machine learning course and serves a diverse clientele, including students, educators, and corporations. With nearly 20,000 learners benefiting from its training programs, Korbit has gained recognition as one of the top AI startups globally, supported by partnerships with institutions like Mila, and has received media coverage from prominent outlets such as the New York Times and Forbes.

Plum.io

Seed Round in 2019
Plum.io, Inc. is a Canadian company that provides a software as a service (SaaS) recruitment platform designed to match job candidates with companies effectively. The platform utilizes objective data to assess and align human potential with job requirements, thereby enhancing talent-related decisions throughout the employee lifecycle. Plum.io offers a range of services, including talent acquisition, workforce planning, employee development, and team building. The company focuses on helping organizations improve their hiring processes, identify employee potential, and build high-performing teams. Established in 2012 and originally named Cream.HR, Inc., Plum.io rebranded in 2014 and has since garnered recognition, including being named a Top HR Product of the Year and receiving awards for its innovative technology in the human resources sector.

Element AI

Series B in 2019
Element AI Inc. is an artificial intelligence company that provides solutions for organizations seeking to leverage AI and machine learning technologies. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with an additional office in Toronto, the company operates an AI as a Service (AIaaS) platform, allowing businesses to launch and incubate AI solutions in collaboration with large corporations. Element AI focuses on delivering AI software products that enhance decision-making and operational efficiency across various sectors, including insurance, banking, manufacturing, logistics, retail, and consumer packaged goods. The company emphasizes research and development, maintaining strong ties to academia, and engages in policy discussions regarding the societal impacts of technology. Through its offerings, Element AI aims to help clients unlock insights, accelerate the adoption of AI, and improve overall business performance with explainable solutions.

My Intelligent Machines

Seed Round in 2019
My Intelligent Machines (MIMs) is a Montreal-based company specializing in artificial intelligence and systems biology. It offers biopharmaceutical companies interactive augmented intelligence systems that facilitate accurate biological simulations during the early stages of drug development. These systems assist life scientists in creating precisely targeted and personalized therapies. MIMs also develops software designed for efficient and personalized medicine and agricultural systems, packaged as a software-as-a-service solution. Its offerings support patient stratification and the selection of therapeutic targets and biomarkers, which are essential for advancing personalized therapies. The company emphasizes open and explainable AI and data integration, enabling life-science organizations to leverage their big data and artificial intelligence capabilities to enhance food and drug production.

Sonder Holdings

Series D in 2019
Sonder Canada Inc. specializes in leasing hotel-style apartments to travelers, offering a range of accommodations from rooms to suites and apartments. Founded as Flatbook Corp. and rebranded in 2016, Sonder has expanded its presence across more than 30 cities in eight countries on three continents. The company focuses on delivering a seamless hospitality experience through thoughtfully designed spaces and a tech-powered service model. Its innovative app facilitates self-service features and provides 24/7 support for guests, enhancing convenience and accessibility. Sonder generates revenue by offering both short-term and month-to-month accommodations, with all units carefully selected, designed, and managed by the company.

Bus.com

Series B in 2019
Bus.com is a bus rental platform that simplifies the planning and booking of group transportation online. Founded by travel industry veterans and based in Montreal, Quebec, the company provides an easy-to-use web application for organizing and managing bus trips. Its services include online rental, ticketing, and GPS tracking, allowing passengers to stay informed about their bus's arrival times. Bus.com is particularly focused on facilitating charter bus trips for various events, such as festivals and sporting occasions, thereby enhancing the overall travel experience for users.

Livescale

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Livescale is a live shopping platform based in Montreal, Canada, founded by Virgile Ollivier. The company specializes in enhancing audience engagement and sales conversion for e-commerce businesses through its innovative technology. Livescale enables brands to create immersive and seamless shopping experiences by utilizing shoppable live video. This approach not only fosters community building but also allows businesses to manage the entire shopping experience in-house. With features like integrated checkout and comprehensive client resources, Livescale stands out in the global market, providing brands with the tools needed to optimize revenue, expand market reach, and improve client relations.

MindBridge

Series B in 2019
MindBridge Analytics Inc. is a Canadian FinTech company that offers financial analytics software designed for audit, assurance, and commercial enterprises. Utilizing machine learning and artificial intelligence, the MindBridge platform identifies unusual patterns of activities, unintentional errors, and potential financial misstatements within financial datasets. By generating risk-weighted analyses and deep insights into monetary flows, the software helps organizations across various industries enhance their controls, minimize financial losses, and improve decision-making processes.

Spinologics

Venture Round in 2019
Spinologics Inc, founded in 2010 and headquartered in Montréal, Canada, specializes in the development and manufacturing of innovative spinal care products. The company offers a range of devices, including Scolioscreen, which enables the use of smartphones to screen for spinal deformities, and the Scolioscreen APP, designed to measure trunk rotation angles. Additionally, Spinologics produces Cervision, a tool that helps maintain patients' shoulders and arms during procedures, ultimately reducing surgery time and providing x-rays of the cervical spine. The company also operates a Biomechanics Numerical Lab, which focuses on the design of medical devices and provides consulting services in biomechanics. Spinologics aims to address unmet clinical needs by leveraging its expertise in spine-related technologies to enhance surgical techniques and improve patient outcomes.

Thorasys

Venture Round in 2019
Thorasys Thoracic Medical Systems Inc. is a Montreal-based company specializing in respiratory medical devices. The company focuses on developing innovative pulmonary diagnostic technologies aimed at diagnosing and monitoring lung diseases, including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Utilizing a forced oscillation technique, Thorasys provides equipment that enables healthcare professionals to measure lung capacity across diverse patient populations. This technology facilitates early detection of lung diseases, enhancing the ability to monitor respiratory health effectively.

Densitas

Venture Round in 2019
Densitas Inc. is a Canadian company that specializes in developing advanced breast imaging analytics technologies for healthcare systems and radiology departments. Founded in 2011, Densitas offers a web-based analytics platform known as densitasenterprise, which includes several components: densitasdensity for assessing breast tissue density according to the ACR BI-RADS scale, densitasquality for evaluating image quality, and densitasrisk for providing breast cancer risk assessments. These solutions leverage artificial intelligence to deliver on-demand insights that facilitate risk-based patient management, enabling healthcare administrators to monitor clinical and operational performance metrics. The platform is designed to integrate with existing workflows, utilizing standard DICOM images to support both point-of-care and retrospective analysis of mammograms. Densitas aims to enhance diagnostic accuracy and improve patient outcomes in breast cancer screening.

Spring Loaded

Venture Round in 2019
Spring Loaded Technology Inc. designs and manufactures innovative bionic knee braces aimed at enhancing mobility and reducing pain for various users. The company's flagship product, the Levitation knee brace, is the first compact device of its kind that improves leg muscle power output, making it beneficial for athletes and individuals with knee injuries or mobility impairments. The product line includes specialized models such as the UpShot tactical knee brace, designed to prevent injuries during intense activities, and the Levitation Ski knee brace, which helps reduce muscle fatigue and joint pain for skiers. These braces cater to a wide range of activities, including weight lifting, running, cycling, and various skilled trades, supporting those with conditions like osteoarthritis and knee injuries. Established in 2012 in Dartmouth, Canada, Spring Loaded sells its products online, focusing on enhancing performance and restoring mobility for its users.

Optina Diagnostics

Seed Round in 2019
Optina Diagnostics Inc. is a diagnostics company based in Montréal, Canada, founded in 2010. It specializes in the early detection of Alzheimer's disease through innovative hyperspectral imaging technology that examines the retina. By employing non-invasive diagnostic tests, Optina Diagnostics identifies key biomarkers, such as beta-amyloid plaques, which are crucial for assessing patients' health and disease risk. The company's advanced imaging systems also aid in the detection of age-related macular degeneration and ocular diabetic retinopathy, providing physicians with critical information that enables timely and appropriate patient care. Through its focus on retinal features and artificial intelligence, Optina Diagnostics aims to transform the assessment of brain health and address under-diagnosed diseases.

Avidbots Corp.

Series B in 2019
Avidbots Corp. is a Canadian company founded in 2014 that specializes in developing and manufacturing autonomous commercial floor cleaning robots. Its flagship product, NEO, is an advanced scrubbing robot designed to enhance cleaning efficiency in various environments, including airports, retail malls, hospitals, colleges, industrial sites, museums, and warehouses across multiple countries. Avidbots' robots utilize laser mapping technology to create detailed maps of their surroundings, enabling them to plan and execute optimal cleaning paths. The company's vision is to integrate robotics into everyday life, thereby expanding human potential through innovative cleaning solutions.

Breathe Life

Seed Round in 2019
Breathe Life Inc. is a Montreal-based company that designs and develops a software platform specifically for the life insurance industry. Founded in 2017, it offers an enterprise Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution that facilitates the digital distribution of life and health insurance policies, eliminating the need for traditional brokers. The platform features a streamlined, single-session quote creation and application process, allowing consumers to independently explore financial products, identify their needs, and complete purchases online. By providing an end-to-end system, Breathe Life enhances the speed of policy delivery and helps insurers reduce operational costs, thereby improving overall efficiency in the distribution of financial security products.

Tenstorrent

Series B in 2019
Tenstorrent Inc. is a Canadian company that develops and manufactures application-specific integrated circuits (ASIC) focused on artificial intelligence and machine learning. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Toronto, with an additional office in Austin, Texas, Tenstorrent specializes in providing scalable and efficient hardware solutions for various applications, ranging from battery-powered Internet of Things (IoT) devices to large cloud servers. The company’s architecture supports deep learning and enables adaptability in algorithms, catering to developers and researchers in the technology sector. By offering advanced AI hardware and software, Tenstorrent aims to enhance computational performance and facilitate the growth of machine learning technologies.

RenoRun

Seed Round in 2019
RenoRun is building the world's largest single source platform for general contractors to purchase materials. Their mobile-friendly platform is a one-stop-shop when it comes to construction material supply. This app is revolutionizing the construction industry by maximizing productivity, saving contractors wasted run-around hours, and allowing their clients to leave their competition in the dust. Their trained runners will collect and deliver the desired materials to the job site. RenoRun was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with offices in Toronto and Austin, Texas.

AlphaBlock

Seed Round in 2019
AlphaBlock is a general artificial intelligence company based in Toronto, Canada, established in 2017. It specializes in developing investment management solutions tailored for institutional investors, including pension funds, family offices, and hedge funds. The company offers a performance fee-based platform designed to help these investors surpass leading global benchmarks. AlphaBlock creates a market mechanism that facilitates alpha generation, validation, and distribution by integrating financial and non-financial data. This innovative approach aims to eliminate barriers between financial and services markets. Additionally, the company securitizes blockchain assets and introduces new alternative asset classes, addressing the limitations of traditional finance in effectively assessing risk and optimizing returns for investors.

Vention

Series A in 2019
Vention Inc. is a digital manufacturing platform based in Montreal, Canada, that simplifies the design and ordering of custom machines. Established in 2016, the company provides a cloud-based 3D Machine Builder, which allows engineers and manufacturing professionals to design, order, and assemble custom factory equipment quickly. This platform features an extensive library of modular parts, including structural, motion, and control components, facilitating the creation of automated equipment, robot cells, tooling, and conveyors. Additionally, Vention's offerings include MachineMotion, which aids both automation specialists and novices in automating their designs. By integrating artificial intelligence to enhance the design process, Vention enables users to program, simulate, and commission automated equipment within a single digital environment, making industrial automation more accessible.

Acorn Biolabs

Seed Round in 2019
Acorn Biolabs, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Toronto, Canada, founded in 2017. The company specializes in providing a take-home human cell cryopreservation service that focuses on non-invasive, follicle-based cell collection methods. Acorn Biolabs aims to preserve healthy young cells for potential future use in regenerative treatments, including gene therapies and stem cell therapeutics. Its services are accessible directly to consumers through both at-home and in-clinic collections, and the company partners with various clinics and pharmacies to expand its reach across Canada.

Tread

Seed Round in 2019
Tread, Inc. is a Toronto-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in developing a platform for managing construction equipment services. The platform facilitates interaction among contractors, brokers, and operators, simulating a unified fleet experience. By leveraging data analytics, Tread enables construction companies to hire equipment-operating subcontractors effectively. Its software provides real-time recording and measurement of equipment usage, allowing clients to identify opportunities for cost savings and optimize operational efficiency in construction projects.

Transit

Series B in 2018
Transit is a mobile app intended to help its users navigate their cities. Transit simplifies local travel in 125 cities worldwide. Upon launch, the bright, intuitive interface shows all nearby transportation options and departures. Users can plan trips, set reminders, and get notifications about disruptions. Plus, Transit also integrates other sustainable transport modes -- bike sharing, car sharing and Uber -- so users can determine the best way to get from A to B. With millions of active users in the US and Canada, Transit has emerged as the leading urban transit app in North America. The company is based in Montreal, Quebec.

Kooltra

Series A in 2018
Kooltra Ltd. is a technology company based in Toronto, Canada, that develops and operates an enterprise platform designed for foreign exchange brokerages. Founded in 2012, Kooltra's platform facilitates the digitization and automation of post-trade operations, allowing financial institutions to streamline processes, enhance customer engagement, and improve security. The company's software provides a comprehensive suite of features, including cash management, customer relationship management, transaction processing, risk management, and business intelligence. By offering these tools, Kooltra enables businesses in the foreign exchange sector to optimize their operations and reduce the potential for human error.

integrate.ai

Series A in 2018
Integrate.ai Inc. is a Toronto-based company that develops artificial intelligence software aimed at helping enterprises leverage machine learning to drive customer engagement and revenue growth. Founded in 2017, Integrate.ai offers software-as-a-service (SaaS) products that facilitate the creation of federated machine learning models using siloed data in secure environments. Its flagship product, Powerflow, serves as an advanced end-to-end platform that enables collaboration among organizations in various sectors, including healthcare, financial services, academia, technology, and media. By integrating machine learning with social media, alternative data, and first-party data, Integrate.ai aims to enhance customer interaction and resolve business challenges, ultimately improving customer outcomes across industries.

Mejuri

Series A in 2018
Mejuri Inc. is a Canadian company that specializes in the manufacture and sale of fine jewelry, including rings, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and engagement pieces. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Toronto, Mejuri operates showrooms in New York, Toronto, and Chicago, while also offering its products through a direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform. This model allows Mejuri to provide quality handcrafted jewelry at accessible prices by eliminating middlemen and maintaining a fast supply chain that introduces new designs weekly. Committed to exceptional craftsmanship and ethical practices, Mejuri aims to empower women to incorporate luxury into their everyday lives. The company serves customers not only in Canada and the United States but also internationally.

Sonder Holdings

Series C in 2018
Sonder Canada Inc. specializes in leasing hotel-style apartments to travelers, offering a range of accommodations from rooms to suites and apartments. Founded as Flatbook Corp. and rebranded in 2016, Sonder has expanded its presence across more than 30 cities in eight countries on three continents. The company focuses on delivering a seamless hospitality experience through thoughtfully designed spaces and a tech-powered service model. Its innovative app facilitates self-service features and provides 24/7 support for guests, enhancing convenience and accessibility. Sonder generates revenue by offering both short-term and month-to-month accommodations, with all units carefully selected, designed, and managed by the company.

LoginRadius

Series A in 2018
LoginRadius Inc. operates a cloud-based customer identity and access management platform aimed at mid-to-large sized businesses globally. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, with additional offices in India and the United States, the platform offers a range of services including customer registration, social login, profile management, and user management. Its developer-friendly solution features comprehensive APIs for authentication, identity verification, and multi-factor authentication, as well as customizable login interfaces and integrations with over 150 third-party applications. LoginRadius serves over 3,000 organizations and reaches approximately 1.17 billion consumers monthly. The company has been recognized as a significant player in the Consumer Identity and Access Management sector by industry analysts and maintains a partnership with Microsoft to enhance its offerings.

Delphia

Seed Round in 2018
Delphia Inc., based in Toronto, Canada, specializes in developing artificial intelligence-driven surveys that assist individuals in making informed decisions across various domains, including careers, education, finances, and health. Founded in 1993, the company emphasizes the importance of data in fostering capital formation and economic empowerment. Delphia creates products designed to incentivize the sharing of proprietary data, aiming to provide users with a competitive advantage in financial markets. By actively managing personal data, Delphia seeks to unlock innovative avenues for wealth creation for both individual and institutional investors.

Chef Jasper

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Chef Jasper is a Montreal-based startup specializing in food robotics, focused on making gourmet food more accessible through innovative technology. The company manufactures robotic workstations that utilize artificial intelligence and computer vision to automate cooking processes. By employing articulating robotic arms, Chef Jasper's food kiosks can prepare a diverse range of dishes using fresh ingredients, ensuring both consistency and quality. These automated kitchens serve restaurants and arenas, offering a low-cost solution for gourmet meal preparation. Founded in 2016, Chef Jasper aims to revolutionize the culinary landscape by integrating small-scale robotic automation into food service.

Motorleaf

Seed Round in 2018
Motorleaf is an agriculture technology company specializing in artificial intelligence tools for greenhouse production. We design algorithms and data-driven products using techniques in machine learning to deliver insights that help farmers maximize yield and reduce operational costs in commercial greenhouses. Our team of data scientists specialize in model development and data mining to produce products that help farmers manage greenhouses, get insights on plant health optimization, and preemptively address potential farming issues. The results speak for themselves: our technology can reduce error in harvest forecasting by 50% to 70% from the start and becomes even more accurate with time. AI-powered estimates are typically more than twice more accurate than those made by a human. Situated within a global hub of innovation in artificial intelligence, Motorleaf is a Montreal-based company founded in 2016.

Unito

Seed Round in 2018
Unito Inc. is a provider of a project management integration tool that facilitates seamless synchronization of projects, tasks, and conversations across various work management applications. Founded in 2015 and based in Montréal, Canada, Unito addresses the challenge of collaboration by enabling users to connect different tools without the need for learning new systems or altering their workflows. The platform supports synchronization among a range of popular applications, including Trello, Asana, JIRA, GitHub, Wrike, Zendesk, and Hubspot. By allowing teams to choose what to sync and enabling the transfer of tasks or entire projects, Unito enhances productivity and communication across organizations, fostering improved collaboration among cross-functional teams and departments.

Algolux

Series A in 2018
Algolux is a Canadian AI software company that specializes in advanced perception solutions for various industries, including automotive, robotics, and video security. The company focuses on optimizing camera architectures to enhance image quality and supports both existing and new camera designs through cloud-based tools and embedded software. Founded on innovative research in deep learning, computer vision, and computational imaging, Algolux delivers robust solutions that address critical safety issues for applications such as advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), autonomous vehicles, fleets, and autonomous mobile robots. Their technology leverages machine learning and deep perception to improve performance in challenging conditions, including extreme lighting and adverse weather, ensuring clients achieve optimal results from their imaging systems.

MindBridge

Series A in 2018
MindBridge Analytics Inc. is a Canadian FinTech company that offers financial analytics software designed for audit, assurance, and commercial enterprises. Utilizing machine learning and artificial intelligence, the MindBridge platform identifies unusual patterns of activities, unintentional errors, and potential financial misstatements within financial datasets. By generating risk-weighted analyses and deep insights into monetary flows, the software helps organizations across various industries enhance their controls, minimize financial losses, and improve decision-making processes.

Keatext

Seed Round in 2018
Keatext Inc. is a Montreal-based company that offers a cloud-based text analytics platform designed to enhance business performance by analyzing customer feedback from various sources. Established in 2010, Keatext utilizes artificial intelligence and natural language processing to synthesize large volumes of unstructured data, such as open-survey responses, online reviews, chat logs, and social media posts. The platform provides clients with actionable insights through a comprehensive dashboard, enabling them to understand customer sentiments and identify key areas for improvement. By delivering instant clarity on customer preferences and needs, Keatext empowers businesses to cultivate meaningful relationships with their customers and respond effectively to their feedback.

Instant Financial

Series A in 2018
Instant Financial Inc. is a Canadian company that provides a mobile application enabling employees to access their earned wages immediately after their shifts. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Vancouver, with an additional office in Montreal, the company aims to enhance financial wellness for workers by offering fee-free earned wage access solutions. Through its platform, employees can request payments, check balances, and manage their finances, while employers can efficiently handle payment approvals and generate reports. By allowing workers to access their pay in real time, Instant Financial helps organizations improve employee retention and reduce absenteeism, ultimately promoting financial independence for employees. The company was formerly known as PayHero, Inc. until it rebranded in December 2016.

xpertSea

Series A in 2018
XpertSea is a Canadian technology company focused on transforming the global aquaculture industry through innovative solutions. By integrating smart aquaculture equipment with a comprehensive farm management platform, XpertSea utilizes artificial intelligence, computer vision, and machine learning to provide actionable insights that improve feed efficiency, reduce environmental waste, and enhance disease prevention. This data-driven approach not only brings transparency to the supply chain but also empowers hatcheries, farms, and research centers to effectively manage aquatic populations with speed and accuracy. Operating a marketplace that connects shrimp buyers and farmers, XpertSea facilitates efficient and secure transactions while enabling clients to access faster financing and healthier shrimp. With a customer base spanning over 50 countries, XpertSea aims to make aquaculture both profitable and sustainable.

Swift Medical

Series A in 2018
Swift Medical Inc. is a Toronto-based company specializing in digital wound care technology aimed at enhancing the prevention, treatment, and management of wounds. Its flagship product, a mobile application called Swift, enables healthcare providers to accurately measure and document wound progression through advanced imaging and real-time image sharing. The application employs artificial intelligence to assess wound characteristics, including circumference and type, facilitating comprehensive analysis for wound specialists. By providing standardized and accessible wound care solutions, Swift Medical aims to improve patient outcomes and support healthcare providers in delivering effective wound management.

Busbud

Series B in 2018
Busbud is a mobile app and platform that connects passengers to bus operators. It enables its users to search, compare, and book city-to-city bus tickets for any location and from any location. It is a comprehensive source of city-to-city bus schedules and tickets around the world, gathering schedules for over 10463 cities in 89 countries, in 10 languages, and 15 currencies. The app offers a search tool allowing travelers to discover and plan their next bus trip. Busbud was founded by Michael Gradek, LP Maurice, and Frederic Thouin in October 2011. It is headquartered in Montreal City in Québec, Canada.

Wisk Solutions

Seed Round in 2018
Wisk Solutions Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in developing software for the management of alcoholic operations. The software facilitates inventory management, consumption analysis, product pricing, and the optimization of purchase orders. Catering primarily to the hospitality industry, its clientele includes hotels, clubs, restaurants, and bars. Founded in 2014, Wisk Solutions aims to enhance operational efficiency by reducing the time spent on inventory counting and data compilation.

Vention

Seed Round in 2018
Vention Inc. is a digital manufacturing platform based in Montreal, Canada, that simplifies the design and ordering of custom machines. Established in 2016, the company provides a cloud-based 3D Machine Builder, which allows engineers and manufacturing professionals to design, order, and assemble custom factory equipment quickly. This platform features an extensive library of modular parts, including structural, motion, and control components, facilitating the creation of automated equipment, robot cells, tooling, and conveyors. Additionally, Vention's offerings include MachineMotion, which aids both automation specialists and novices in automating their designs. By integrating artificial intelligence to enhance the design process, Vention enables users to program, simulate, and commission automated equipment within a single digital environment, making industrial automation more accessible.

Tread

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Tread, Inc. is a Toronto-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in developing a platform for managing construction equipment services. The platform facilitates interaction among contractors, brokers, and operators, simulating a unified fleet experience. By leveraging data analytics, Tread enables construction companies to hire equipment-operating subcontractors effectively. Its software provides real-time recording and measurement of equipment usage, allowing clients to identify opportunities for cost savings and optimize operational efficiency in construction projects.

Keatext

Seed Round in 2018
Keatext Inc. is a Montreal-based company that offers a cloud-based text analytics platform designed to enhance business performance by analyzing customer feedback from various sources. Established in 2010, Keatext utilizes artificial intelligence and natural language processing to synthesize large volumes of unstructured data, such as open-survey responses, online reviews, chat logs, and social media posts. The platform provides clients with actionable insights through a comprehensive dashboard, enabling them to understand customer sentiments and identify key areas for improvement. By delivering instant clarity on customer preferences and needs, Keatext empowers businesses to cultivate meaningful relationships with their customers and respond effectively to their feedback.

Peerio

Seed Round in 2017
Work with confidence! Peerio unifies all team communication into a private and productive workspace. Real time collaboration and secure cloud storage. Always with true end-to-end encryption. Founded in 2014, Peerio envisions privacy for everyone. We provide an exceptionally simple and secure messaging, file sharing, and cloud storage platform that puts privacy first. Our end-to-end encryption technology helps people keep what matters most to them safe from data breaches, hackers, or any other prying eyes. Headquartered in Montreal, our growing team includes talent from around the world, all working towards empowering people to protect their communities online. Major media organizations, including The Washington Post, The New York Times, and ThinkProgress, use Peerio to secure confidential information. Our code is open-source and independently audited. The company has been featured in Wired, PC World, The Huffington Post, and Popular Science.

Transit

Series A in 2017
Transit is a mobile app intended to help its users navigate their cities. Transit simplifies local travel in 125 cities worldwide. Upon launch, the bright, intuitive interface shows all nearby transportation options and departures. Users can plan trips, set reminders, and get notifications about disruptions. Plus, Transit also integrates other sustainable transport modes -- bike sharing, car sharing and Uber -- so users can determine the best way to get from A to B. With millions of active users in the US and Canada, Transit has emerged as the leading urban transit app in North America. The company is based in Montreal, Quebec.

integrate.ai

Corporate Round in 2017
Integrate.ai Inc. is a Toronto-based company that develops artificial intelligence software aimed at helping enterprises leverage machine learning to drive customer engagement and revenue growth. Founded in 2017, Integrate.ai offers software-as-a-service (SaaS) products that facilitate the creation of federated machine learning models using siloed data in secure environments. Its flagship product, Powerflow, serves as an advanced end-to-end platform that enables collaboration among organizations in various sectors, including healthcare, financial services, academia, technology, and media. By integrating machine learning with social media, alternative data, and first-party data, Integrate.ai aims to enhance customer interaction and resolve business challenges, ultimately improving customer outcomes across industries.

Tenstorrent

Series A in 2017
Tenstorrent Inc. is a Canadian company that develops and manufactures application-specific integrated circuits (ASIC) focused on artificial intelligence and machine learning. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Toronto, with an additional office in Austin, Texas, Tenstorrent specializes in providing scalable and efficient hardware solutions for various applications, ranging from battery-powered Internet of Things (IoT) devices to large cloud servers. The company’s architecture supports deep learning and enables adaptability in algorithms, catering to developers and researchers in the technology sector. By offering advanced AI hardware and software, Tenstorrent aims to enhance computational performance and facilitate the growth of machine learning technologies.

MindBridge

Seed Round in 2017
MindBridge Analytics Inc. is a Canadian FinTech company that offers financial analytics software designed for audit, assurance, and commercial enterprises. Utilizing machine learning and artificial intelligence, the MindBridge platform identifies unusual patterns of activities, unintentional errors, and potential financial misstatements within financial datasets. By generating risk-weighted analyses and deep insights into monetary flows, the software helps organizations across various industries enhance their controls, minimize financial losses, and improve decision-making processes.

Element AI

Series A in 2017
Element AI Inc. is an artificial intelligence company that provides solutions for organizations seeking to leverage AI and machine learning technologies. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with an additional office in Toronto, the company operates an AI as a Service (AIaaS) platform, allowing businesses to launch and incubate AI solutions in collaboration with large corporations. Element AI focuses on delivering AI software products that enhance decision-making and operational efficiency across various sectors, including insurance, banking, manufacturing, logistics, retail, and consumer packaged goods. The company emphasizes research and development, maintaining strong ties to academia, and engages in policy discussions regarding the societal impacts of technology. Through its offerings, Element AI aims to help clients unlock insights, accelerate the adoption of AI, and improve overall business performance with explainable solutions.

Automat

Series A in 2017
Automat Technologies, Inc., based in Montreal, Canada, specializes in providing a platform that enhances communication between brands and their customers through mobile messaging and artificial intelligence. The company develops chatbot technology that facilitates personalized interactions, allowing brands to understand and serve their customers more effectively. By leveraging AI, Automat aims to improve marketing experiences, enabling companies to deliver tailored messaging and product recommendations that significantly exceed traditional digital marketing efforts. Their focus on security, data privacy, and scalability further distinguishes their offerings in the competitive landscape of conversational marketing.

Instant Financial

Seed Round in 2017
Instant Financial Inc. is a Canadian company that provides a mobile application enabling employees to access their earned wages immediately after their shifts. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Vancouver, with an additional office in Montreal, the company aims to enhance financial wellness for workers by offering fee-free earned wage access solutions. Through its platform, employees can request payments, check balances, and manage their finances, while employers can efficiently handle payment approvals and generate reports. By allowing workers to access their pay in real time, Instant Financial helps organizations improve employee retention and reduce absenteeism, ultimately promoting financial independence for employees. The company was formerly known as PayHero, Inc. until it rebranded in December 2016.

Bus.com

Series A in 2017
Bus.com is a bus rental platform that simplifies the planning and booking of group transportation online. Founded by travel industry veterans and based in Montreal, Quebec, the company provides an easy-to-use web application for organizing and managing bus trips. Its services include online rental, ticketing, and GPS tracking, allowing passengers to stay informed about their bus's arrival times. Bus.com is particularly focused on facilitating charter bus trips for various events, such as festivals and sporting occasions, thereby enhancing the overall travel experience for users.

Vention

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Vention Inc. is a digital manufacturing platform based in Montreal, Canada, that simplifies the design and ordering of custom machines. Established in 2016, the company provides a cloud-based 3D Machine Builder, which allows engineers and manufacturing professionals to design, order, and assemble custom factory equipment quickly. This platform features an extensive library of modular parts, including structural, motion, and control components, facilitating the creation of automated equipment, robot cells, tooling, and conveyors. Additionally, Vention's offerings include MachineMotion, which aids both automation specialists and novices in automating their designs. By integrating artificial intelligence to enhance the design process, Vention enables users to program, simulate, and commission automated equipment within a single digital environment, making industrial automation more accessible.

Kooltra

Seed Round in 2017
Kooltra Ltd. is a technology company based in Toronto, Canada, that develops and operates an enterprise platform designed for foreign exchange brokerages. Founded in 2012, Kooltra's platform facilitates the digitization and automation of post-trade operations, allowing financial institutions to streamline processes, enhance customer engagement, and improve security. The company's software provides a comprehensive suite of features, including cash management, customer relationship management, transaction processing, risk management, and business intelligence. By offering these tools, Kooltra enables businesses in the foreign exchange sector to optimize their operations and reduce the potential for human error.

Swift Medical

Seed Round in 2017
Swift Medical Inc. is a Toronto-based company specializing in digital wound care technology aimed at enhancing the prevention, treatment, and management of wounds. Its flagship product, a mobile application called Swift, enables healthcare providers to accurately measure and document wound progression through advanced imaging and real-time image sharing. The application employs artificial intelligence to assess wound characteristics, including circumference and type, facilitating comprehensive analysis for wound specialists. By providing standardized and accessible wound care solutions, Swift Medical aims to improve patient outcomes and support healthcare providers in delivering effective wound management.

Sollum

Series A in 2017
Sollum Technologies, based in Montréal, Canada, specializes in advanced LED lighting solutions for greenhouse producers that mimic the full spectrum of natural sunlight. The company focuses on designing, developing, and manufacturing lighting systems that adapt to the specific growth cycles of various plants, regardless of their native climates. By collaborating closely with clients, Sollum creates customized lighting recipes that enhance energy efficiency, boost productivity, and improve the quality of produce. Their innovative approach not only maximizes plant yield but also emphasizes environmental sustainability, making Sollum's offerings valuable for greenhouse and breeding farm operations seeking to optimize their growing conditions.

Hubba

Series B in 2016
Hubba is a Toronto-based software company that operates a platform designed for brand marketers and independent businesses. The platform facilitates the digital representation of product portfolios, allowing users to create product stories by consolidating product information, rich media, and promotional content into a single source. It provides access to this content for retailers and enables users to synchronize product information across various digital channels. Additionally, Hubba offers insights into how retailers present brands to consumers and allows for customization of product information visibility among partners. The company leverages machine learning and personal curation to match brands with buyers, increasing product distribution opportunities for over 75,000 small and medium-sized businesses. Founded in January 2011, Hubba aims to empower businesses to connect and grow through its commerce network.

Repable

Convertible Note in 2016
Repable, Inc. is an analytics company based in Toronto, Canada, specializing in the gaming industry. Founded in 2015 by Sean Power and Heather Anne Carson, Repable offers a platform that provides insights and analytics for broadcasters, teams, and enterprises. The company's services focus on understanding the financial and social impact of interactions within the gaming and streaming sectors. Utilizing an independent data engine, Repable analyzes the entire esports and live game streaming ecosystem, enabling its users to gain a comprehensive understanding of their engagements with fans and the broader public.

Transit

Seed Round in 2016
Transit is a mobile app intended to help its users navigate their cities. Transit simplifies local travel in 125 cities worldwide. Upon launch, the bright, intuitive interface shows all nearby transportation options and departures. Users can plan trips, set reminders, and get notifications about disruptions. Plus, Transit also integrates other sustainable transport modes -- bike sharing, car sharing and Uber -- so users can determine the best way to get from A to B. With millions of active users in the US and Canada, Transit has emerged as the leading urban transit app in North America. The company is based in Montreal, Quebec.

OMsignal

Series B in 2016
OMsignal is a company that specializes in the manufacture of bio-sensing clothing designed to provide real-time access to medical-grade biometric data. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Montréal, Canada, the company embeds advanced sensors in its apparel to monitor various health metrics, including heart rate, electrocardiography (ECG) activity, breathing patterns, and stress levels. This innovative clothing integrates seamlessly into everyday life, allowing users to track their health data through a mobile application compatible with iPhones and iPads. By facilitating the monitoring of vital health indicators, OMsignal aims to empower individuals to maintain their fitness and overall well-being.

LoginRadius

Seed Round in 2016
LoginRadius Inc. operates a cloud-based customer identity and access management platform aimed at mid-to-large sized businesses globally. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, with additional offices in India and the United States, the platform offers a range of services including customer registration, social login, profile management, and user management. Its developer-friendly solution features comprehensive APIs for authentication, identity verification, and multi-factor authentication, as well as customizable login interfaces and integrations with over 150 third-party applications. LoginRadius serves over 3,000 organizations and reaches approximately 1.17 billion consumers monthly. The company has been recognized as a significant player in the Consumer Identity and Access Management sector by industry analysts and maintains a partnership with Microsoft to enhance its offerings.

TritonWear

Seed Round in 2016
TritonWear Inc. is a Canadian company based in Kitchener that specializes in developing performance wearables for athletes and coaches. Its innovative devices offer real-time tracking of athletic performance through mobile technology, addressing challenges in the sports wearables market, particularly issues related to data accuracy and the lack of actionable feedback. TritonWear's products feature patented technology and AI-based auto-coaching capabilities, which automatically calculate performance metrics and provide personalized insights. This allows coaches to monitor their athletes' progress throughout training and competitions, guiding them on specific areas for improvement. By focusing on these critical needs, TritonWear aims to enhance the athletic experience and redefine the limits of performance.

Automat

Seed Round in 2016
Automat Technologies, Inc., based in Montreal, Canada, specializes in providing a platform that enhances communication between brands and their customers through mobile messaging and artificial intelligence. The company develops chatbot technology that facilitates personalized interactions, allowing brands to understand and serve their customers more effectively. By leveraging AI, Automat aims to improve marketing experiences, enabling companies to deliver tailored messaging and product recommendations that significantly exceed traditional digital marketing efforts. Their focus on security, data privacy, and scalability further distinguishes their offerings in the competitive landscape of conversational marketing.

Motorleaf

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Motorleaf is an agriculture technology company specializing in artificial intelligence tools for greenhouse production. We design algorithms and data-driven products using techniques in machine learning to deliver insights that help farmers maximize yield and reduce operational costs in commercial greenhouses. Our team of data scientists specialize in model development and data mining to produce products that help farmers manage greenhouses, get insights on plant health optimization, and preemptively address potential farming issues. The results speak for themselves: our technology can reduce error in harvest forecasting by 50% to 70% from the start and becomes even more accurate with time. AI-powered estimates are typically more than twice more accurate than those made by a human. Situated within a global hub of innovation in artificial intelligence, Motorleaf is a Montreal-based company founded in 2016.

Neuranet

Series B in 2016
Neuranet Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in developing Flexitive, a responsive design platform that enables brands, agencies, and publishers to create adaptable advertisements and content. Founded in 2013, Neuranet's Flexitive utilizes advanced HTML5 technology to support designers and developers by enhancing their capabilities and streamlining organizational workflows. The platform allows for the creation of responsive designs that can be adapted to various screen sizes and formats, including HTML5, video, animated GIFs, and static images. This versatility empowers global brands to automate the creation of diverse designs tailored to different demographics, geographies, and languages, ensuring efficient multi-channel communication.

Sonder Holdings

Series A in 2016
Sonder Canada Inc. specializes in leasing hotel-style apartments to travelers, offering a range of accommodations from rooms to suites and apartments. Founded as Flatbook Corp. and rebranded in 2016, Sonder has expanded its presence across more than 30 cities in eight countries on three continents. The company focuses on delivering a seamless hospitality experience through thoughtfully designed spaces and a tech-powered service model. Its innovative app facilitates self-service features and provides 24/7 support for guests, enhancing convenience and accessibility. Sonder generates revenue by offering both short-term and month-to-month accommodations, with all units carefully selected, designed, and managed by the company.

Unito

Seed Round in 2016
Unito Inc. is a provider of a project management integration tool that facilitates seamless synchronization of projects, tasks, and conversations across various work management applications. Founded in 2015 and based in Montréal, Canada, Unito addresses the challenge of collaboration by enabling users to connect different tools without the need for learning new systems or altering their workflows. The platform supports synchronization among a range of popular applications, including Trello, Asana, JIRA, GitHub, Wrike, Zendesk, and Hubspot. By allowing teams to choose what to sync and enabling the transfer of tasks or entire projects, Unito enhances productivity and communication across organizations, fostering improved collaboration among cross-functional teams and departments.

Bus.com

Seed Round in 2016
Bus.com is a bus rental platform that simplifies the planning and booking of group transportation online. Founded by travel industry veterans and based in Montreal, Quebec, the company provides an easy-to-use web application for organizing and managing bus trips. Its services include online rental, ticketing, and GPS tracking, allowing passengers to stay informed about their bus's arrival times. Bus.com is particularly focused on facilitating charter bus trips for various events, such as festivals and sporting occasions, thereby enhancing the overall travel experience for users.

Algolux

Convertible Note in 2016
Algolux is a Canadian AI software company that specializes in advanced perception solutions for various industries, including automotive, robotics, and video security. The company focuses on optimizing camera architectures to enhance image quality and supports both existing and new camera designs through cloud-based tools and embedded software. Founded on innovative research in deep learning, computer vision, and computational imaging, Algolux delivers robust solutions that address critical safety issues for applications such as advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), autonomous vehicles, fleets, and autonomous mobile robots. Their technology leverages machine learning and deep perception to improve performance in challenging conditions, including extreme lighting and adverse weather, ensuring clients achieve optimal results from their imaging systems.

Instant Financial

Seed Round in 2016
Instant Financial Inc. is a Canadian company that provides a mobile application enabling employees to access their earned wages immediately after their shifts. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Vancouver, with an additional office in Montreal, the company aims to enhance financial wellness for workers by offering fee-free earned wage access solutions. Through its platform, employees can request payments, check balances, and manage their finances, while employers can efficiently handle payment approvals and generate reports. By allowing workers to access their pay in real time, Instant Financial helps organizations improve employee retention and reduce absenteeism, ultimately promoting financial independence for employees. The company was formerly known as PayHero, Inc. until it rebranded in December 2016.

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.

Transit

Seed Round in 2015
Transit is a mobile app intended to help its users navigate their cities. Transit simplifies local travel in 125 cities worldwide. Upon launch, the bright, intuitive interface shows all nearby transportation options and departures. Users can plan trips, set reminders, and get notifications about disruptions. Plus, Transit also integrates other sustainable transport modes -- bike sharing, car sharing and Uber -- so users can determine the best way to get from A to B. With millions of active users in the US and Canada, Transit has emerged as the leading urban transit app in North America. The company is based in Montreal, Quebec.

SweetIQ Analytics

Series A in 2015
SweetIQ Analytics Corp. specializes in local search marketing solutions aimed at helping businesses convert online searches into in-store visits. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with additional offices in San Francisco and Irvine, the company offers a technology platform that provides local marketing analytics, intelligence, and automation to brands across North America. SweetIQ's services include local analytics, marketing automation, and solutions for online to offline conversions. The platform enables retail chains and marketing agencies to enhance their online presence, manage business information across various platforms, and engage with consumers through reviews and social interactions, ultimately driving foot traffic to physical locations. In September 2020, SweetIQ Analytics was acquired by uberall Inc.

OMsignal

Debt Financing in 2015
OMsignal is a company that specializes in the manufacture of bio-sensing clothing designed to provide real-time access to medical-grade biometric data. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Montréal, Canada, the company embeds advanced sensors in its apparel to monitor various health metrics, including heart rate, electrocardiography (ECG) activity, breathing patterns, and stress levels. This innovative clothing integrates seamlessly into everyday life, allowing users to track their health data through a mobile application compatible with iPhones and iPads. By facilitating the monitoring of vital health indicators, OMsignal aims to empower individuals to maintain their fitness and overall well-being.

Crew

Series A in 2015
Crew is a curated platform that connects designers and developers with vetted clients that need a website, mobile app, or other design work. The company's highly trusted network of independent creatives has worked on products used by tens of millions of people for some of the industry's biggest companies, including Apple, Google, Uber, IDEO, and Dropbox. It was founded in 2012 and headquartered in Montréal, Quebec.

xpertSea

Seed Round in 2015
XpertSea is a Canadian technology company focused on transforming the global aquaculture industry through innovative solutions. By integrating smart aquaculture equipment with a comprehensive farm management platform, XpertSea utilizes artificial intelligence, computer vision, and machine learning to provide actionable insights that improve feed efficiency, reduce environmental waste, and enhance disease prevention. This data-driven approach not only brings transparency to the supply chain but also empowers hatcheries, farms, and research centers to effectively manage aquatic populations with speed and accuracy. Operating a marketplace that connects shrimp buyers and farmers, XpertSea facilitates efficient and secure transactions while enabling clients to access faster financing and healthier shrimp. With a customer base spanning over 50 countries, XpertSea aims to make aquaculture both profitable and sustainable.

Neuranet

Seed Round in 2015
Neuranet Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in developing Flexitive, a responsive design platform that enables brands, agencies, and publishers to create adaptable advertisements and content. Founded in 2013, Neuranet's Flexitive utilizes advanced HTML5 technology to support designers and developers by enhancing their capabilities and streamlining organizational workflows. The platform allows for the creation of responsive designs that can be adapted to various screen sizes and formats, including HTML5, video, animated GIFs, and static images. This versatility empowers global brands to automate the creation of diverse designs tailored to different demographics, geographies, and languages, ensuring efficient multi-channel communication.

Vuru

Seed Round in 2015
Vuru Inc. is a financial technology company based in Montreal, Canada, incorporated in 2010. It operates a website that offers financial reports tailored for self-directed investors. The company provides an automated analysis engine that processes complex financial data into clear and accessible reports, allowing users of all skill levels to understand essential investment fundamentals. Vuru's core offerings include in-depth stock reports covering over 5,500 stocks, a stock screener for discovering investments based on valuation and qualitative criteria, and a portfolio tool that helps users assess the strengths and weaknesses of their holdings. The services encompass a wide range of stocks from various exchanges, including NASDAQ, NYSE, AMEX, and TSX. Vuru operates as a subsidiary of Wave Financial Inc. since August 2012.

VarageSale

Series B in 2015
VarageSale, Inc. is a platform that facilitates local and interest-based communities for buying, selling, and social interaction. Founded in 2012 and based in Toronto, Canada, the platform allows members to list items for sale, engage in discussions about potential purchases, and foster community connections. Designed to be family-friendly, VarageSale has millions of members across the United States, Canada, and beyond. The service is accessible for free through its website and mobile applications available on iOS, Android, and Kindle devices. VarageSale operates as a subsidiary of VerticalScope Inc. and has received funding from notable investors.

Dream Payments

Series A in 2015
Dream Payments Corp. is a Toronto-based company that provides a cloud-based mobile payment platform designed to enhance digital transactions for merchants. Founded in 2014, the company enables businesses to accept both contact and contactless debit and credit card payments through its mobile point of sale devices. Dream Payments offers a mobile application that allows merchants to manage their operations via smartphones or tablets, including features for product catalog management, receipt issuance, and return processing. Additionally, the platform provides reporting and analytics solutions that deliver real-time insights into transaction activities. Dream Payments' offerings are secure and EMV compliant, ensuring a seamless and efficient payment experience for both merchants and customers. The company also operates an office in Moncton, Canada, and sells its products through both physical stores and online channels.

Sonder Holdings

Seed Round in 2015
Sonder Canada Inc. specializes in leasing hotel-style apartments to travelers, offering a range of accommodations from rooms to suites and apartments. Founded as Flatbook Corp. and rebranded in 2016, Sonder has expanded its presence across more than 30 cities in eight countries on three continents. The company focuses on delivering a seamless hospitality experience through thoughtfully designed spaces and a tech-powered service model. Its innovative app facilitates self-service features and provides 24/7 support for guests, enhancing convenience and accessibility. Sonder generates revenue by offering both short-term and month-to-month accommodations, with all units carefully selected, designed, and managed by the company.

Execution Labs

Series A in 2014
Execution Labs Inc. is a venture capital firm based in Montreal, Canada, with an additional office in San Francisco, California. Established in 2012, the company specializes in investing in small-to-medium sized independent game studios in the Americas and Europe that develop downloadable titles for mobile, PC, and console platforms. Initially functioning as a hybrid incubator and accelerator, Execution Labs evolved to provide hands-on support and guidance to talented game developers, helping them enhance their entrepreneurial skills. Although the firm is no longer seeking new studio investments, it continues to support a network of established independent game studios, leveraging a team of experts and volunteer mentors to foster growth and success within the gaming industry.

VarageSale

Series B in 2014
VarageSale, Inc. is a platform that facilitates local and interest-based communities for buying, selling, and social interaction. Founded in 2012 and based in Toronto, Canada, the platform allows members to list items for sale, engage in discussions about potential purchases, and foster community connections. Designed to be family-friendly, VarageSale has millions of members across the United States, Canada, and beyond. The service is accessible for free through its website and mobile applications available on iOS, Android, and Kindle devices. VarageSale operates as a subsidiary of VerticalScope Inc. and has received funding from notable investors.

Bitaccess

Seed Round in 2014
Founded in November 2013, Bitaccess is a privately held technology company headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. From start-ups to Fortune 500 companies, Bitaccess provides software services to power Fintech businesses in over 15 countries. Our customers rely on Bitaccess software and services to power their core infrastructure, compliance, security and support services. Bitaccess’ mission is to provide every person and business with access to public blockchain technology. We promise to develop technologies that are secure, accessible and easy-to-use

Algolux

Seed Round in 2014
Algolux is a Canadian AI software company that specializes in advanced perception solutions for various industries, including automotive, robotics, and video security. The company focuses on optimizing camera architectures to enhance image quality and supports both existing and new camera designs through cloud-based tools and embedded software. Founded on innovative research in deep learning, computer vision, and computational imaging, Algolux delivers robust solutions that address critical safety issues for applications such as advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), autonomous vehicles, fleets, and autonomous mobile robots. Their technology leverages machine learning and deep perception to improve performance in challenging conditions, including extreme lighting and adverse weather, ensuring clients achieve optimal results from their imaging systems.

Provender

Seed Round in 2014
Provender is an online platform that enables farmers to create direct-trade associations with buyers. The platform allows farmers to quantify and organize their yields, and make that data accessible to buyers everywhere. Provender was founded in April 2013 and is based in Montréal, Quebec.

Busbud

Series A in 2014
Busbud is a mobile app and platform that connects passengers to bus operators. It enables its users to search, compare, and book city-to-city bus tickets for any location and from any location. It is a comprehensive source of city-to-city bus schedules and tickets around the world, gathering schedules for over 10463 cities in 89 countries, in 10 languages, and 15 currencies. The app offers a search tool allowing travelers to discover and plan their next bus trip. Busbud was founded by Michael Gradek, LP Maurice, and Frederic Thouin in October 2011. It is headquartered in Montreal City in Québec, Canada.

VarageSale

Series A in 2014
VarageSale, Inc. is a platform that facilitates local and interest-based communities for buying, selling, and social interaction. Founded in 2012 and based in Toronto, Canada, the platform allows members to list items for sale, engage in discussions about potential purchases, and foster community connections. Designed to be family-friendly, VarageSale has millions of members across the United States, Canada, and beyond. The service is accessible for free through its website and mobile applications available on iOS, Android, and Kindle devices. VarageSale operates as a subsidiary of VerticalScope Inc. and has received funding from notable investors.
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