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 Toronto

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

VarageSale

Seed Round in 2013
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.

Opencare

Seed Round in 2013
Opencare Inc. operates a healthcare discovery platform that connects patients with healthcare providers in North America, primarily focusing on dental services. Founded in 2012 and based in Toronto, Canada, the company's platform allows users to find and book appointments online with a variety of healthcare professionals, including dentists, chiropractors, massage therapists, physiotherapists, and optometrists. By transforming the dental industry, Opencare aims to provide patients with confidence in receiving high-quality care while also facilitating practice growth for top dentists. The platform streamlines interactions between patients and providers, ensuring a convenient and rewarding experience for all users. Opencare was previously known as HealthKiwi Inc. before rebranding in March 2018.

VarageSale

Seed Round in 2013
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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