Relay Ventures

Relay Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2010, headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with additional offices in Calgary and San Francisco. It specializes in investments across various stages, including startup, seed, early stage, mid venture, late venture, and growth capital. The firm focuses primarily on the mobile computing industry, targeting applications and services related to mobile commerce, such as payments, advertising, and consumer banking, as well as enterprise applications, communications, and social networking. Relay Ventures is particularly interested in location-based services, media and entertainment, and mobile-related software and services. The firm aims to invest in mobile technology, emphasizing software for mobile devices and the connected Internet, with a geographical focus on North America, including the United States, Canada, Israel, and the United Kingdom.

Simon Sokol

Analyst

Kevin Talbot

Managing Partner

Jeannette Wiltse

Operating Partner and CFO

Norman Winarsky

Venture Partner

Past deals in Canada

The Logic

Venture Round in 2024
The Logic Inc., founded in 2018 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, operates a subscription-based digital news platform dedicated to in-depth reporting on technology and the innovation economy. The organization focuses on covering the key players, policies, and trends that shape transformational change, aiming to foster meaningful conversations about Canada's future. By prioritizing readers over advertisers, The Logic emphasizes its commitment to high-quality journalism and seeks to contribute to a better living and working environment in Canada. Through its platform, it provides a range of content, including articles, news, and interviews, that inform its audience about significant political and economic developments.

Bird

Seed Round in 2021
Bird operates a micro-mobility platform focused on providing affordable transportation solutions through the sharing of personal electric vehicles, such as e-scooters and electric bicycles. The company collaborates with cities to enhance urban mobility, allowing users to access vehicles that can be picked up and dropped off at various locations. By promoting the use of electric vehicles, Bird aims to reduce car trips, alleviate traffic congestion, and lower carbon emissions. The platform is designed to offer a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional motor vehicle transportation, enhancing accessibility in urban areas. Bird currently provides its services in multiple locations, including over ten cities in Canada.

Bird

Venture Round in 2021
Bird operates a micro-mobility platform focused on providing affordable transportation solutions through the sharing of personal electric vehicles, such as e-scooters and electric bicycles. The company collaborates with cities to enhance urban mobility, allowing users to access vehicles that can be picked up and dropped off at various locations. By promoting the use of electric vehicles, Bird aims to reduce car trips, alleviate traffic congestion, and lower carbon emissions. The platform is designed to offer a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional motor vehicle transportation, enhancing accessibility in urban areas. Bird currently provides its services in multiple locations, including over ten cities in Canada.

The Logic

Seed Round in 2019
The Logic Inc., founded in 2018 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, operates a subscription-based digital news platform dedicated to in-depth reporting on technology and the innovation economy. The organization focuses on covering the key players, policies, and trends that shape transformational change, aiming to foster meaningful conversations about Canada's future. By prioritizing readers over advertisers, The Logic emphasizes its commitment to high-quality journalism and seeks to contribute to a better living and working environment in Canada. Through its platform, it provides a range of content, including articles, news, and interviews, that inform its audience about significant political and economic developments.

Mojio

Series B in 2019
Mojio, Inc. is a technology company based in Vancouver, Canada, that specializes in cloud-connected devices and software solutions designed to enhance car ownership experiences. Founded in 2012, Mojio's flagship product is a cellular and GPS device that connects to various vehicles, offering insights into their performance and safety. The device provides features such as geo-location, personalized messaging, and a virtual driving assistant that analyzes vehicle data. Additionally, Mojio offers a smartphone app and a SaaS platform that enables users to build and scale connected mobility services. The company serves a diverse clientele, including prominent brands like Amazon and Microsoft, and has gathered extensive driving data from over a million vehicles. This data is leveraged through machine learning to deliver actionable insights, ultimately creating new revenue opportunities across the automotive industry. Mojio also provides GPS fleet tracking solutions tailored for small businesses that depend on vehicle operations.

Influitive

Venture Round in 2019
Influitive Corporation specializes in advocate marketing software solutions for business-to-business (B2B) software and technology firms globally. Its flagship product, AdvocateHub, facilitates the creation of advocate communities where customers, partners, and employees engage in activities such as referrals, reference calls, and product reviews. This platform enhances marketing and sales efforts by harnessing customer enthusiasm and integrating with Salesforce to track participants' activities. In addition to its software, Influitive offers consulting services that provide coaching and training for organizations looking to implement or enhance their advocate marketing strategies. The AdvocateHub software can be accessed via a web portal, integrated into client websites, or used on mobile through the Maven app. Founded in 2010 and based in Toronto, Canada, with additional offices in Menlo Park, California, and Boston, Massachusetts, Influitive aims to help companies build trust and commitment across various communication channels.

MobSquad

Venture Round in 2018
MobSquad is a global talent service company that addresses the shortage of software engineers faced by U.S. tech firms. By providing full-time remote technical talent from Canada, MobSquad enables start-ups to overcome the challenges associated with hiring skilled engineers. The company manages the entire administrative process, offering support in areas such as immigration, resettlement, payroll, legal, tax, human resources, real estate, benefits administration, and accounting. This comprehensive approach ensures that software engineers with visa challenges can continue working with their current employers, allowing companies to retain essential technology talent while accessing a broader global talent pool to facilitate business growth.

TouchBistro

Series D in 2018
TouchBistro, Inc. develops an iPad-based point of sale (POS) solution tailored for restaurants, cafes, bars, and food trucks. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York with an additional office in Toronto, the company offers various POS systems, including those specifically designed for food trucks, bars, and coffee shops. These systems enable efficient order management by allowing servers to take orders and submit them directly to the kitchen without returning to a terminal, thereby reducing errors and enhancing service speed. TouchBistro also provides features such as a reservation management platform, cloud reporting and analytics, and customer-facing displays, all aimed at improving the dining experience and operational efficiency. The software is available through the Apple App Store in the United States and internationally, making it accessible for a wide range of food and drink venues.

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.

Bird

Series B in 2018
Bird operates a micro-mobility platform focused on providing affordable transportation solutions through the sharing of personal electric vehicles, such as e-scooters and electric bicycles. The company collaborates with cities to enhance urban mobility, allowing users to access vehicles that can be picked up and dropped off at various locations. By promoting the use of electric vehicles, Bird aims to reduce car trips, alleviate traffic congestion, and lower carbon emissions. The platform is designed to offer a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional motor vehicle transportation, enhancing accessibility in urban areas. Bird currently provides its services in multiple locations, including over ten cities in Canada.

ecobee

Series C in 2018
ecobee, Inc. is a Canadian company based in Toronto that specializes in manufacturing Wi-Fi enabled smart thermostats and light automation equipment for both residential and commercial use. Founded in 2007, ecobee offers a range of products including the SmartThermostat with voice control, ecobee3 lite, SmartSensor, and ecobee Switch+. These devices allow users to customize temperature settings and manage their energy consumption remotely via a mobile application available on various platforms such as iOS and Android. By providing intelligent energy management solutions, ecobee aims to enhance comfort while promoting energy conservation, thus enabling customers to understand and reduce their energy usage effectively. The company sells its products primarily through online channels.

Mojio

Series B in 2017
Mojio, Inc. is a technology company based in Vancouver, Canada, that specializes in cloud-connected devices and software solutions designed to enhance car ownership experiences. Founded in 2012, Mojio's flagship product is a cellular and GPS device that connects to various vehicles, offering insights into their performance and safety. The device provides features such as geo-location, personalized messaging, and a virtual driving assistant that analyzes vehicle data. Additionally, Mojio offers a smartphone app and a SaaS platform that enables users to build and scale connected mobility services. The company serves a diverse clientele, including prominent brands like Amazon and Microsoft, and has gathered extensive driving data from over a million vehicles. This data is leveraged through machine learning to deliver actionable insights, ultimately creating new revenue opportunities across the automotive industry. Mojio also provides GPS fleet tracking solutions tailored for small businesses that depend on vehicle operations.

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.

TouchBistro

Series C in 2017
TouchBistro, Inc. develops an iPad-based point of sale (POS) solution tailored for restaurants, cafes, bars, and food trucks. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York with an additional office in Toronto, the company offers various POS systems, including those specifically designed for food trucks, bars, and coffee shops. These systems enable efficient order management by allowing servers to take orders and submit them directly to the kitchen without returning to a terminal, thereby reducing errors and enhancing service speed. TouchBistro also provides features such as a reservation management platform, cloud reporting and analytics, and customer-facing displays, all aimed at improving the dining experience and operational efficiency. The software is available through the Apple App Store in the United States and internationally, making it accessible for a wide range of food and drink venues.

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.

Mojio

Series A in 2016
Mojio, Inc. is a technology company based in Vancouver, Canada, that specializes in cloud-connected devices and software solutions designed to enhance car ownership experiences. Founded in 2012, Mojio's flagship product is a cellular and GPS device that connects to various vehicles, offering insights into their performance and safety. The device provides features such as geo-location, personalized messaging, and a virtual driving assistant that analyzes vehicle data. Additionally, Mojio offers a smartphone app and a SaaS platform that enables users to build and scale connected mobility services. The company serves a diverse clientele, including prominent brands like Amazon and Microsoft, and has gathered extensive driving data from over a million vehicles. This data is leveraged through machine learning to deliver actionable insights, ultimately creating new revenue opportunities across the automotive industry. Mojio also provides GPS fleet tracking solutions tailored for small businesses that depend on vehicle operations.

TouchBistro

Series B in 2016
TouchBistro, Inc. develops an iPad-based point of sale (POS) solution tailored for restaurants, cafes, bars, and food trucks. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York with an additional office in Toronto, the company offers various POS systems, including those specifically designed for food trucks, bars, and coffee shops. These systems enable efficient order management by allowing servers to take orders and submit them directly to the kitchen without returning to a terminal, thereby reducing errors and enhancing service speed. TouchBistro also provides features such as a reservation management platform, cloud reporting and analytics, and customer-facing displays, all aimed at improving the dining experience and operational efficiency. The software is available through the Apple App Store in the United States and internationally, making it accessible for a wide range of food and drink venues.

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.

ecobee

Venture Round in 2016
ecobee, Inc. is a Canadian company based in Toronto that specializes in manufacturing Wi-Fi enabled smart thermostats and light automation equipment for both residential and commercial use. Founded in 2007, ecobee offers a range of products including the SmartThermostat with voice control, ecobee3 lite, SmartSensor, and ecobee Switch+. These devices allow users to customize temperature settings and manage their energy consumption remotely via a mobile application available on various platforms such as iOS and Android. By providing intelligent energy management solutions, ecobee aims to enhance comfort while promoting energy conservation, thus enabling customers to understand and reduce their energy usage effectively. The company sells its products primarily through online channels.

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.

Influitive

Series B in 2016
Influitive Corporation specializes in advocate marketing software solutions for business-to-business (B2B) software and technology firms globally. Its flagship product, AdvocateHub, facilitates the creation of advocate communities where customers, partners, and employees engage in activities such as referrals, reference calls, and product reviews. This platform enhances marketing and sales efforts by harnessing customer enthusiasm and integrating with Salesforce to track participants' activities. In addition to its software, Influitive offers consulting services that provide coaching and training for organizations looking to implement or enhance their advocate marketing strategies. The AdvocateHub software can be accessed via a web portal, integrated into client websites, or used on mobile through the Maven app. Founded in 2010 and based in Toronto, Canada, with additional offices in Menlo Park, California, and Boston, Massachusetts, Influitive aims to help companies build trust and commitment across various communication channels.

Social Change Rewards

Venture Round in 2015
This national mobile wellness rewards initiative harnesses the public’s affinity for popular loyalty points, the convenience of smart phone technology and Canadians’ natural desire to lead healthier lives. It is this unique combination that results in such a powerful “nudge” platform – in support of a healthier

Influitive

Series B in 2015
Influitive Corporation specializes in advocate marketing software solutions for business-to-business (B2B) software and technology firms globally. Its flagship product, AdvocateHub, facilitates the creation of advocate communities where customers, partners, and employees engage in activities such as referrals, reference calls, and product reviews. This platform enhances marketing and sales efforts by harnessing customer enthusiasm and integrating with Salesforce to track participants' activities. In addition to its software, Influitive offers consulting services that provide coaching and training for organizations looking to implement or enhance their advocate marketing strategies. The AdvocateHub software can be accessed via a web portal, integrated into client websites, or used on mobile through the Maven app. Founded in 2010 and based in Toronto, Canada, with additional offices in Menlo Park, California, and Boston, Massachusetts, Influitive aims to help companies build trust and commitment across various communication channels.

Influitive

Series B in 2015
Influitive Corporation specializes in advocate marketing software solutions for business-to-business (B2B) software and technology firms globally. Its flagship product, AdvocateHub, facilitates the creation of advocate communities where customers, partners, and employees engage in activities such as referrals, reference calls, and product reviews. This platform enhances marketing and sales efforts by harnessing customer enthusiasm and integrating with Salesforce to track participants' activities. In addition to its software, Influitive offers consulting services that provide coaching and training for organizations looking to implement or enhance their advocate marketing strategies. The AdvocateHub software can be accessed via a web portal, integrated into client websites, or used on mobile through the Maven app. Founded in 2010 and based in Toronto, Canada, with additional offices in Menlo Park, California, and Boston, Massachusetts, Influitive aims to help companies build trust and commitment across various communication channels.

TouchBistro

Series A in 2015
TouchBistro, Inc. develops an iPad-based point of sale (POS) solution tailored for restaurants, cafes, bars, and food trucks. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York with an additional office in Toronto, the company offers various POS systems, including those specifically designed for food trucks, bars, and coffee shops. These systems enable efficient order management by allowing servers to take orders and submit them directly to the kitchen without returning to a terminal, thereby reducing errors and enhancing service speed. TouchBistro also provides features such as a reservation management platform, cloud reporting and analytics, and customer-facing displays, all aimed at improving the dining experience and operational efficiency. The software is available through the Apple App Store in the United States and internationally, making it accessible for a wide range of food and drink venues.

Mojio

Series A in 2015
Mojio, Inc. is a technology company based in Vancouver, Canada, that specializes in cloud-connected devices and software solutions designed to enhance car ownership experiences. Founded in 2012, Mojio's flagship product is a cellular and GPS device that connects to various vehicles, offering insights into their performance and safety. The device provides features such as geo-location, personalized messaging, and a virtual driving assistant that analyzes vehicle data. Additionally, Mojio offers a smartphone app and a SaaS platform that enables users to build and scale connected mobility services. The company serves a diverse clientele, including prominent brands like Amazon and Microsoft, and has gathered extensive driving data from over a million vehicles. This data is leveraged through machine learning to deliver actionable insights, ultimately creating new revenue opportunities across the automotive industry. Mojio also provides GPS fleet tracking solutions tailored for small businesses that depend on vehicle operations.

PumpUp

Seed Round in 2014
PumpUp is a positive community to share and achieve your health goals. The PumpUp community is a safe and supportive space to share your journey toward a healthy body and healthy mind. Share your challenges and triumphs, track your fitness, and receive unparalleled support from a global community of like-minded people. PumpUp equips you with the tools you need to live a healthy lifestyle in a positive way. With millions of inspiring people cheering you on, it’s never been easier to become the best version of you! PumpUp is headquartered in Toronto, with offices in San Francisco.

Fuse Powered

Series A in 2014
Fuse Powered is a mobile supply-side monetization and advertising mediation platform tailored for game development. The company provides a player-centric solution that allows mobile game publishers to enhance the player experience through targeted in-app purchase offers, rewarded video ads, and relevant advertisements. With over 700 million installs, Fuse Powered has collaborated with leading mobile game publishers to optimize revenue generation on both iOS and Android platforms. The company operates from offices in San Francisco and Toronto and was acquired by Upsight in January 2016.

TouchBistro

Seed Round in 2013
TouchBistro, Inc. develops an iPad-based point of sale (POS) solution tailored for restaurants, cafes, bars, and food trucks. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York with an additional office in Toronto, the company offers various POS systems, including those specifically designed for food trucks, bars, and coffee shops. These systems enable efficient order management by allowing servers to take orders and submit them directly to the kitchen without returning to a terminal, thereby reducing errors and enhancing service speed. TouchBistro also provides features such as a reservation management platform, cloud reporting and analytics, and customer-facing displays, all aimed at improving the dining experience and operational efficiency. The software is available through the Apple App Store in the United States and internationally, making it accessible for a wide range of food and drink venues.

Mojio

Seed Round in 2013
Mojio, Inc. is a technology company based in Vancouver, Canada, that specializes in cloud-connected devices and software solutions designed to enhance car ownership experiences. Founded in 2012, Mojio's flagship product is a cellular and GPS device that connects to various vehicles, offering insights into their performance and safety. The device provides features such as geo-location, personalized messaging, and a virtual driving assistant that analyzes vehicle data. Additionally, Mojio offers a smartphone app and a SaaS platform that enables users to build and scale connected mobility services. The company serves a diverse clientele, including prominent brands like Amazon and Microsoft, and has gathered extensive driving data from over a million vehicles. This data is leveraged through machine learning to deliver actionable insights, ultimately creating new revenue opportunities across the automotive industry. Mojio also provides GPS fleet tracking solutions tailored for small businesses that depend on vehicle operations.

PumpUp

Angel Round in 2013
PumpUp is a positive community to share and achieve your health goals. The PumpUp community is a safe and supportive space to share your journey toward a healthy body and healthy mind. Share your challenges and triumphs, track your fitness, and receive unparalleled support from a global community of like-minded people. PumpUp equips you with the tools you need to live a healthy lifestyle in a positive way. With millions of inspiring people cheering you on, it’s never been easier to become the best version of you! PumpUp is headquartered in Toronto, with offices in San Francisco.

Nymi

Seed Round in 2013
Nymi Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in wearable biometric devices, particularly the Nymi Band, which utilizes proprietary HeartID technology to authenticate users based on their unique electrocardiogram. Founded in 2011 and rebranded from Bionym Inc. in December 2014, Nymi aims to facilitate digital transformation in various sectors, including life sciences, healthcare, manufacturing, and financial services. The company offers a connected worker platform designed to enhance workplace safety, security, productivity, and data integrity by integrating human users with their digital environments. Nymi also provides a mobile application for Android to activate their wearable devices and sells the Nymi Bands online. Recognized for its positive workplace culture, Nymi was awarded one of the Best Workplaces in Canada in 2019 for companies with fewer than 100 employees.

Blue Ant Media

Series B in 2013
Blue Ant Media is a privately held integrated Canadian media company that specializes in creating and distributing diverse content across lifestyle, travel, documentary, music, and entertainment genres. The company operates several specialty channels, including Travel, Escape, Bite TV, and AUX TV, as well as four premium, commercial-free channels: Oasis HD, HIFI, eqHD, and radX. In addition to its television offerings, Blue Ant Media's digital publishing division generates daily content for web and mobile platforms, recently launching AUX Magazine, a monthly music tablet publication. With a focus on engaging storytelling and innovative content delivery, Blue Ant Media aims to connect audiences with captivating programming across multiple platforms.

ClearFit

Series A in 2013
ClearFit Inc. operates a web-based platform that utilizes predictive analytics to provide insights for hiring employees and building effective teams. Founded in 2006 and based in Toronto, Canada, ClearFit offers a patented analytics engine that assesses employees' strengths and weaknesses and identifies traits of top performers. The platform equips organizations with valuable information for talent pool development and succession planning. Additionally, ClearFit assists in the recruitment process by aiding in job description creation, job posting, and the identification of suitable candidates. The company serves a diverse range of sectors, including healthcare, banking, insurance, restaurants, hotels, retail, and sales.

Influitive

Series A in 2012
Influitive Corporation specializes in advocate marketing software solutions for business-to-business (B2B) software and technology firms globally. Its flagship product, AdvocateHub, facilitates the creation of advocate communities where customers, partners, and employees engage in activities such as referrals, reference calls, and product reviews. This platform enhances marketing and sales efforts by harnessing customer enthusiasm and integrating with Salesforce to track participants' activities. In addition to its software, Influitive offers consulting services that provide coaching and training for organizations looking to implement or enhance their advocate marketing strategies. The AdvocateHub software can be accessed via a web portal, integrated into client websites, or used on mobile through the Maven app. Founded in 2010 and based in Toronto, Canada, with additional offices in Menlo Park, California, and Boston, Massachusetts, Influitive aims to help companies build trust and commitment across various communication channels.

Influitive

Series A in 2012
Influitive Corporation specializes in advocate marketing software solutions for business-to-business (B2B) software and technology firms globally. Its flagship product, AdvocateHub, facilitates the creation of advocate communities where customers, partners, and employees engage in activities such as referrals, reference calls, and product reviews. This platform enhances marketing and sales efforts by harnessing customer enthusiasm and integrating with Salesforce to track participants' activities. In addition to its software, Influitive offers consulting services that provide coaching and training for organizations looking to implement or enhance their advocate marketing strategies. The AdvocateHub software can be accessed via a web portal, integrated into client websites, or used on mobile through the Maven app. Founded in 2010 and based in Toronto, Canada, with additional offices in Menlo Park, California, and Boston, Massachusetts, Influitive aims to help companies build trust and commitment across various communication channels.

Influitive

Seed Round in 2012
Influitive Corporation specializes in advocate marketing software solutions for business-to-business (B2B) software and technology firms globally. Its flagship product, AdvocateHub, facilitates the creation of advocate communities where customers, partners, and employees engage in activities such as referrals, reference calls, and product reviews. This platform enhances marketing and sales efforts by harnessing customer enthusiasm and integrating with Salesforce to track participants' activities. In addition to its software, Influitive offers consulting services that provide coaching and training for organizations looking to implement or enhance their advocate marketing strategies. The AdvocateHub software can be accessed via a web portal, integrated into client websites, or used on mobile through the Maven app. Founded in 2010 and based in Toronto, Canada, with additional offices in Menlo Park, California, and Boston, Massachusetts, Influitive aims to help companies build trust and commitment across various communication channels.

Influitive

Seed Round in 2012
Influitive Corporation specializes in advocate marketing software solutions for business-to-business (B2B) software and technology firms globally. Its flagship product, AdvocateHub, facilitates the creation of advocate communities where customers, partners, and employees engage in activities such as referrals, reference calls, and product reviews. This platform enhances marketing and sales efforts by harnessing customer enthusiasm and integrating with Salesforce to track participants' activities. In addition to its software, Influitive offers consulting services that provide coaching and training for organizations looking to implement or enhance their advocate marketing strategies. The AdvocateHub software can be accessed via a web portal, integrated into client websites, or used on mobile through the Maven app. Founded in 2010 and based in Toronto, Canada, with additional offices in Menlo Park, California, and Boston, Massachusetts, Influitive aims to help companies build trust and commitment across various communication channels.

TribeHR

Venture Round in 2012
TribeHR Corp., headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, and Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in developing social human resources management software designed for small and medium-sized businesses. Founded in 2009, TribeHR offers an intuitive platform that encompasses various aspects of people management, including vacation tracking, performance evaluation, recruiting, payroll, onboarding, and analytics. By streamlining these processes, TribeHR enables companies to concentrate on their core operations while enhancing their HR capabilities. The company has received funding from Matrix Partners and Relay Ventures and continues to expand its presence in the global market. More information about TribeHR can be found on their website.

Blue Ant Media

Venture Round in 2012
Blue Ant Media is a privately held integrated Canadian media company that specializes in creating and distributing diverse content across lifestyle, travel, documentary, music, and entertainment genres. The company operates several specialty channels, including Travel, Escape, Bite TV, and AUX TV, as well as four premium, commercial-free channels: Oasis HD, HIFI, eqHD, and radX. In addition to its television offerings, Blue Ant Media's digital publishing division generates daily content for web and mobile platforms, recently launching AUX Magazine, a monthly music tablet publication. With a focus on engaging storytelling and innovative content delivery, Blue Ant Media aims to connect audiences with captivating programming across multiple platforms.

ecobee

Series B in 2012
ecobee, Inc. is a Canadian company based in Toronto that specializes in manufacturing Wi-Fi enabled smart thermostats and light automation equipment for both residential and commercial use. Founded in 2007, ecobee offers a range of products including the SmartThermostat with voice control, ecobee3 lite, SmartSensor, and ecobee Switch+. These devices allow users to customize temperature settings and manage their energy consumption remotely via a mobile application available on various platforms such as iOS and Android. By providing intelligent energy management solutions, ecobee aims to enhance comfort while promoting energy conservation, thus enabling customers to understand and reduce their energy usage effectively. The company sells its products primarily through online channels.

ClearFit

Angel Round in 2011
ClearFit Inc. operates a web-based platform that utilizes predictive analytics to provide insights for hiring employees and building effective teams. Founded in 2006 and based in Toronto, Canada, ClearFit offers a patented analytics engine that assesses employees' strengths and weaknesses and identifies traits of top performers. The platform equips organizations with valuable information for talent pool development and succession planning. Additionally, ClearFit assists in the recruitment process by aiding in job description creation, job posting, and the identification of suitable candidates. The company serves a diverse range of sectors, including healthcare, banking, insurance, restaurants, hotels, retail, and sales.

Blue Ant Media

Venture Round in 2011
Blue Ant Media is a privately held integrated Canadian media company that specializes in creating and distributing diverse content across lifestyle, travel, documentary, music, and entertainment genres. The company operates several specialty channels, including Travel, Escape, Bite TV, and AUX TV, as well as four premium, commercial-free channels: Oasis HD, HIFI, eqHD, and radX. In addition to its television offerings, Blue Ant Media's digital publishing division generates daily content for web and mobile platforms, recently launching AUX Magazine, a monthly music tablet publication. With a focus on engaging storytelling and innovative content delivery, Blue Ant Media aims to connect audiences with captivating programming across multiple platforms.

Achievers

Series C in 2011
Achievers is a developer of a cloud-based Employee Success Platform designed to enhance employee engagement and recognition in the modern workplace. The platform offers a points-based rewards system that allows organizations to set goals, monitor progress, and recognize employee achievements effectively. With a user-friendly interface, Achievers' software is utilized daily by employees across more than 110 countries. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including well-known brands such as Deloitte, CVS Pharmacy, ConAgra Foods, and Microsoft, helping them create a culture of appreciation and motivation within their teams. Based in Toronto, Ontario, Achievers focuses on meeting the evolving needs of businesses to foster a productive and engaged workforce.

Achievers

Venture Round in 2011
Achievers is a developer of a cloud-based Employee Success Platform designed to enhance employee engagement and recognition in the modern workplace. The platform offers a points-based rewards system that allows organizations to set goals, monitor progress, and recognize employee achievements effectively. With a user-friendly interface, Achievers' software is utilized daily by employees across more than 110 countries. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including well-known brands such as Deloitte, CVS Pharmacy, ConAgra Foods, and Microsoft, helping them create a culture of appreciation and motivation within their teams. Based in Toronto, Ontario, Achievers focuses on meeting the evolving needs of businesses to foster a productive and engaged workforce.

Fuse Powered

Seed Round in 2011
Fuse Powered is a mobile supply-side monetization and advertising mediation platform tailored for game development. The company provides a player-centric solution that allows mobile game publishers to enhance the player experience through targeted in-app purchase offers, rewarded video ads, and relevant advertisements. With over 700 million installs, Fuse Powered has collaborated with leading mobile game publishers to optimize revenue generation on both iOS and Android platforms. The company operates from offices in San Francisco and Toronto and was acquired by Upsight in January 2016.

Fuse Powered

Angel Round in 2010
Fuse Powered is a mobile supply-side monetization and advertising mediation platform tailored for game development. The company provides a player-centric solution that allows mobile game publishers to enhance the player experience through targeted in-app purchase offers, rewarded video ads, and relevant advertisements. With over 700 million installs, Fuse Powered has collaborated with leading mobile game publishers to optimize revenue generation on both iOS and Android platforms. The company operates from offices in San Francisco and Toronto and was acquired by Upsight in January 2016.

Blue Ant Media

Venture Round in 2010
Blue Ant Media is a privately held integrated Canadian media company that specializes in creating and distributing diverse content across lifestyle, travel, documentary, music, and entertainment genres. The company operates several specialty channels, including Travel, Escape, Bite TV, and AUX TV, as well as four premium, commercial-free channels: Oasis HD, HIFI, eqHD, and radX. In addition to its television offerings, Blue Ant Media's digital publishing division generates daily content for web and mobile platforms, recently launching AUX Magazine, a monthly music tablet publication. With a focus on engaging storytelling and innovative content delivery, Blue Ant Media aims to connect audiences with captivating programming across multiple platforms.

ecobee

Venture Round in 2010
ecobee, Inc. is a Canadian company based in Toronto that specializes in manufacturing Wi-Fi enabled smart thermostats and light automation equipment for both residential and commercial use. Founded in 2007, ecobee offers a range of products including the SmartThermostat with voice control, ecobee3 lite, SmartSensor, and ecobee Switch+. These devices allow users to customize temperature settings and manage their energy consumption remotely via a mobile application available on various platforms such as iOS and Android. By providing intelligent energy management solutions, ecobee aims to enhance comfort while promoting energy conservation, thus enabling customers to understand and reduce their energy usage effectively. The company sells its products primarily through online channels.

Quickplay

Series D in 2009
QuickPlay Media is the leading provider of managed service solutions for the distribution of premium video to IP-connected devices. Successfully used by the world’s largest communications and media companies, QuickPlay’s cloud-based OpenVideo platform provides the most scalable and secure way for companies to deliver engaging multiscreen entertainment experiences. For more information, please follow QuickPlay Media on Twitter at @quickplaymedia. Interested parties can also follow QuickPlay on Facebook at www.facebook.com/quickplaymedia. QuickPlay was founded in April 2004 by telecommunications executive Wayne Purboo and media executive Raja Khanna and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada with local sales offices in North America and Europe.

Achievers

Series B in 2009
Achievers is a developer of a cloud-based Employee Success Platform designed to enhance employee engagement and recognition in the modern workplace. The platform offers a points-based rewards system that allows organizations to set goals, monitor progress, and recognize employee achievements effectively. With a user-friendly interface, Achievers' software is utilized daily by employees across more than 110 countries. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including well-known brands such as Deloitte, CVS Pharmacy, ConAgra Foods, and Microsoft, helping them create a culture of appreciation and motivation within their teams. Based in Toronto, Ontario, Achievers focuses on meeting the evolving needs of businesses to foster a productive and engaged workforce.

Leonardo Worldwide

Venture Round in 2008
Leonardo Worldwide Corporation is a technology company that specializes in online visual content management and distribution solutions for the global hospitality industry. Founded in 2000 and based in Toronto, Canada, the company provides various services to hotels and hotel chains, enabling them to enhance their online presence and attract more bookings. Its primary offerings include VBrochure, an online merchandising system that helps distribute visual content to potential guests, and VScape, a digital asset management system designed to manage and share visual content across global distribution systems and travel websites. Additionally, Leonardo offers a suite of Facebook applications to showcase hotel features and facilitate bookings directly through social media. The company’s innovative technology supports travel suppliers in creating exceptional guest experiences while streamlining the booking process for travelers. With two decades of industry leadership, Leonardo maintains partnerships with global hotel chains, travel websites, and numerous individual hotel properties.

Achievers

Series A in 2008
Achievers is a developer of a cloud-based Employee Success Platform designed to enhance employee engagement and recognition in the modern workplace. The platform offers a points-based rewards system that allows organizations to set goals, monitor progress, and recognize employee achievements effectively. With a user-friendly interface, Achievers' software is utilized daily by employees across more than 110 countries. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including well-known brands such as Deloitte, CVS Pharmacy, ConAgra Foods, and Microsoft, helping them create a culture of appreciation and motivation within their teams. Based in Toronto, Ontario, Achievers focuses on meeting the evolving needs of businesses to foster a productive and engaged workforce.

Blue Ant Media

Series A in 2008
Blue Ant Media is a privately held integrated Canadian media company that specializes in creating and distributing diverse content across lifestyle, travel, documentary, music, and entertainment genres. The company operates several specialty channels, including Travel, Escape, Bite TV, and AUX TV, as well as four premium, commercial-free channels: Oasis HD, HIFI, eqHD, and radX. In addition to its television offerings, Blue Ant Media's digital publishing division generates daily content for web and mobile platforms, recently launching AUX Magazine, a monthly music tablet publication. With a focus on engaging storytelling and innovative content delivery, Blue Ant Media aims to connect audiences with captivating programming across multiple platforms.

First Coverage

Series B in 2008
First Coverage (formerly iSequent) is a privately-held Canadian company in the financial services industry. First Coverage provides a web-based technology, which was developed in collaboration with both the buy-side and sell-side to help money managers more efficiently generate alpha by eliminating the “noise” that they encounter on a daily basis, allowing them to focus on the people and information that matter most to their holdings.

Leonardo Worldwide

Venture Round in 2008
Leonardo Worldwide Corporation is a technology company that specializes in online visual content management and distribution solutions for the global hospitality industry. Founded in 2000 and based in Toronto, Canada, the company provides various services to hotels and hotel chains, enabling them to enhance their online presence and attract more bookings. Its primary offerings include VBrochure, an online merchandising system that helps distribute visual content to potential guests, and VScape, a digital asset management system designed to manage and share visual content across global distribution systems and travel websites. Additionally, Leonardo offers a suite of Facebook applications to showcase hotel features and facilitate bookings directly through social media. The company’s innovative technology supports travel suppliers in creating exceptional guest experiences while streamlining the booking process for travelers. With two decades of industry leadership, Leonardo maintains partnerships with global hotel chains, travel websites, and numerous individual hotel properties.

Achievers

Series A in 2007
Achievers is a developer of a cloud-based Employee Success Platform designed to enhance employee engagement and recognition in the modern workplace. The platform offers a points-based rewards system that allows organizations to set goals, monitor progress, and recognize employee achievements effectively. With a user-friendly interface, Achievers' software is utilized daily by employees across more than 110 countries. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including well-known brands such as Deloitte, CVS Pharmacy, ConAgra Foods, and Microsoft, helping them create a culture of appreciation and motivation within their teams. Based in Toronto, Ontario, Achievers focuses on meeting the evolving needs of businesses to foster a productive and engaged workforce.

Quickplay

Series C in 2007
QuickPlay Media is the leading provider of managed service solutions for the distribution of premium video to IP-connected devices. Successfully used by the world’s largest communications and media companies, QuickPlay’s cloud-based OpenVideo platform provides the most scalable and secure way for companies to deliver engaging multiscreen entertainment experiences. For more information, please follow QuickPlay Media on Twitter at @quickplaymedia. Interested parties can also follow QuickPlay on Facebook at www.facebook.com/quickplaymedia. QuickPlay was founded in April 2004 by telecommunications executive Wayne Purboo and media executive Raja Khanna and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada with local sales offices in North America and Europe.

Paymentus

Venture Round in 2007
Paymentus Corporation is a provider of electronic billing and payment solutions in North America, offering a cloud-based, Software-as-a-Service platform designed for direct-bill organizations. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, with additional offices across various U.S. and Canadian cities, Paymentus enables real-time payments through multiple channels, including online, mobile, and interactive voice response. The platform supports a wide range of funding methods and is compliant with tier 1 PCI standards, ensuring secure transactions. Paymentus serves diverse sectors, including utilities, healthcare, insurance, financial services, and government, by integrating with clients' core financial and operational systems to enhance customer engagement and streamline revenue management processes. The company generates revenue primarily through transaction fees associated with the payment services it provides.

Ziplocal

Series B in 2007
ZipLocal Inc. is a Canadian company based in Toronto that provides online local search services aimed at connecting consumers with local businesses. Its portfolio includes several search sites, such as Zip411.net and 411Canada.com, as well as a white label online branch locator service utilizing proprietary mapping technology. The company offers comprehensive business listings that include essential contact information and provides search advertising services to enhance visibility for its clients. Previously known as redCity Search Company, Inc., ZipLocal transitioned to its current name in 2007. As of 2017, it operates as a subsidiary of Intercap Inc. and is currently exploring new business opportunities, having previously focused on online listing advertising.

ecobee

Venture Round in 2007
ecobee, Inc. is a Canadian company based in Toronto that specializes in manufacturing Wi-Fi enabled smart thermostats and light automation equipment for both residential and commercial use. Founded in 2007, ecobee offers a range of products including the SmartThermostat with voice control, ecobee3 lite, SmartSensor, and ecobee Switch+. These devices allow users to customize temperature settings and manage their energy consumption remotely via a mobile application available on various platforms such as iOS and Android. By providing intelligent energy management solutions, ecobee aims to enhance comfort while promoting energy conservation, thus enabling customers to understand and reduce their energy usage effectively. The company sells its products primarily through online channels.

First Coverage

Series A in 2006
First Coverage (formerly iSequent) is a privately-held Canadian company in the financial services industry. First Coverage provides a web-based technology, which was developed in collaboration with both the buy-side and sell-side to help money managers more efficiently generate alpha by eliminating the “noise” that they encounter on a daily basis, allowing them to focus on the people and information that matter most to their holdings.

Ziplocal

Series A in 2006
ZipLocal Inc. is a Canadian company based in Toronto that provides online local search services aimed at connecting consumers with local businesses. Its portfolio includes several search sites, such as Zip411.net and 411Canada.com, as well as a white label online branch locator service utilizing proprietary mapping technology. The company offers comprehensive business listings that include essential contact information and provides search advertising services to enhance visibility for its clients. Previously known as redCity Search Company, Inc., ZipLocal transitioned to its current name in 2007. As of 2017, it operates as a subsidiary of Intercap Inc. and is currently exploring new business opportunities, having previously focused on online listing advertising.

Quickplay

Series B in 2006
QuickPlay Media is the leading provider of managed service solutions for the distribution of premium video to IP-connected devices. Successfully used by the world’s largest communications and media companies, QuickPlay’s cloud-based OpenVideo platform provides the most scalable and secure way for companies to deliver engaging multiscreen entertainment experiences. For more information, please follow QuickPlay Media on Twitter at @quickplaymedia. Interested parties can also follow QuickPlay on Facebook at www.facebook.com/quickplaymedia. QuickPlay was founded in April 2004 by telecommunications executive Wayne Purboo and media executive Raja Khanna and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada with local sales offices in North America and Europe.

Cube Route

Series B in 2005
Cube Route, Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in demand logistics services for transportation organizations across North America. Founded in 2003, the firm provides a range of solutions including information digitization, dispatch management, package tracking, and order management. Cube Route also focuses on planning and route optimization, real-time field data capture, and customer service. Its services cater to various industries such as beverage delivery, direct store delivery, foodservice, home delivery, and third-party logistics providers. As a subsidiary of Descartes Systems Group, Cube Route aims to enhance efficiency and visibility in delivery operations through its comprehensive logistics technologies.

Basis100

Venture Round in 2002
Basis100 is a technology solutions company based in Toronto, Ontario, that specializes in data intelligence and analytics services for the U.S. mortgage and lending securities community. Established in 1998 and acquired by The First American Corporation in 2004, Basis100 offers a comprehensive range of services, including lending solutions for consumer credit and mortgage origination, as well as data warehousing and analytics for automated property valuations. The company's proprietary BasisValues system serves as a web-based platform that streamlines the ordering and delivery of collateral assessment solutions, enhancing decision-making through customized business rules and risk mitigation. Additionally, Basis100 provides capital markets solutions for fixed income trading and analytics support, catering to the diverse needs of its clients in the mortgage lending sector.

Q9 Networks

Venture Round in 2001
Q9 Networks Inc. outsourced data centre infrastructure for information technology (IT) organizations. It offers outsourced data centre space and managed bandwidth services; and managed services, such as control panel, managed servers and firewall, managed load balancing, managed back-up and restore, and managed VPN services. The company was formerly known as Myna Communications, Inc. and changed its name to Q9 Networks Inc. in 2000. Q9 Networks Inc. was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

PixStream

Venture Round in 1999
PixStream is a technology company that engages in the development of video networking solutions. Their systems are designed to adapt TV signals to any type of network. The PixStream system consists of complete video head-ends that allows service providers to offer converged services over their existing networks. PixStream was founded by Marc Morin and Brad Siim in 1996; and is headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario.
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