Uncork Capital

Uncork Capital, founded in 2004 and based in Palo Alto, California, is a venture capital firm that specializes in seed-stage and early-stage investments. The firm focuses on a diverse range of sectors, including software as a service (SaaS), consumer services, technology, financial technology, and emerging fields such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and digital health. Uncork Capital primarily invests in companies located in Silicon Valley, New York, Boulder, Boston, and parts of Canada, while remaining open to opportunities elsewhere if a strong local relationship exists. The firm's typical initial investment ranges from $0.25 million to $5 million, with an average of $4 million per portfolio company. Uncork Capital aims for a seven to ten percent ownership stake and generally holds its investments for five to seven years. In addition to capital, the firm provides support in areas such as product development, marketing, and business strategy. Uncork Capital is recognized for its commitment to diversity in the investment landscape.

Jeff Clavier

Founder and Managing Partner

Sarah Du

Associate

Past deals in Canada

Forma.AI

Series B in 2022
Forma.ai is a Toronto-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in a data-driven sales compensation platform. This solution allows organizations to design, implement, and optimize their sales compensation strategies effectively. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Forma.ai's software administers and monitors sales incentives in real-time, tracking individual performance and aligning with strategic business objectives. This approach enhances organizational agility and motivates sales teams, ultimately driving better customer interactions and higher performance levels. With teams operating across Canada and the United States, Forma.ai aims to provide businesses with a comprehensive tool for managing compensation processes efficiently.

Tailscale

Series B in 2022
Tailscale Inc. is a Toronto-based company that develops corporate virtual private network (VPN) software designed to enhance network security for teams of various sizes. Founded in 2019, Tailscale utilizes WireGuard technology to simplify the creation and management of private networks. By integrating with existing identity providers like GSuite and Office365, Tailscale allows authorized devices to connect in a peer-to-peer mesh, which reduces setup complexity and minimizes latency. This approach not only improves the reliability of connections among servers, computers, and cloud instances but also eliminates the need for upfront costs and extensive configuration. Tailscale serves a diverse clientele, including hobbyists, network administrators, financial institutions, healthcare organizations, and startups, aiming to streamline the operational challenges associated with network security.

Poka

Series B in 2021
Poka Inc. is a Quebec-based company that specializes in performance support software for digital manufacturing operations. Founded in 2013, Poka has developed a web and mobile application that empowers factory workers to capture, consume, and share vital information in real-time on the plant floor, thereby enhancing productivity. The platform creates a standardized multimedia knowledge base that includes procedures, training content, and solutions tailored to specific workstations and machines. This approach not only helps reduce production downtime but also improves quality and safety while facilitating communication across various departments and shifts. Poka has emerged as a key player in the digital transformation of the manufacturing sector, serving numerous leading industrial firms recognized among the largest global manufacturers.

Yuhu

Seed Round in 2021
Yuhu is a cloud-based software for landlords and property managers. It aims to supply open, easy-to-use cloud-based software with unparalleled partner support for the entire rental ecosystem. Its focus is on leveraging technology to improve the tenants' experience in residential and commercial buildings while driving cost savings and efficiencies for the owners. It was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Forma.AI

Series A in 2021
Forma.ai is a Toronto-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in a data-driven sales compensation platform. This solution allows organizations to design, implement, and optimize their sales compensation strategies effectively. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Forma.ai's software administers and monitors sales incentives in real-time, tracking individual performance and aligning with strategic business objectives. This approach enhances organizational agility and motivates sales teams, ultimately driving better customer interactions and higher performance levels. With teams operating across Canada and the United States, Forma.ai aims to provide businesses with a comprehensive tool for managing compensation processes efficiently.

DroneDeploy

Series F in 2021
DroneDeploy, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based drone software solutions that enable businesses to collect, manage, and analyze aerial data. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers a range of products and services including automated flight safety checks, real-time mapping, and data processing. Its platform delivers features such as orthorectified maps, topographic modeling, crop health visualizations, and 3D models. The software is compatible with various drone manufacturers, including DJI, and serves multiple industries such as agriculture, construction, mining, real estate, and energy. Additionally, DroneDeploy provides a drone-on-demand service that allows customers to plan flight missions and engage certified pilots for data collection. The company has established partnerships to enhance its offerings and continues to expand its market presence in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia.

Tailscale

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

Poka

Venture Round in 2020
Poka Inc. is a Quebec-based company that specializes in performance support software for digital manufacturing operations. Founded in 2013, Poka has developed a web and mobile application that empowers factory workers to capture, consume, and share vital information in real-time on the plant floor, thereby enhancing productivity. The platform creates a standardized multimedia knowledge base that includes procedures, training content, and solutions tailored to specific workstations and machines. This approach not only helps reduce production downtime but also improves quality and safety while facilitating communication across various departments and shifts. Poka has emerged as a key player in the digital transformation of the manufacturing sector, serving numerous leading industrial firms recognized among the largest global manufacturers.

Tailscale

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

Molekule

Series C in 2020
Molekule Inc. specializes in the development, manufacturing, and sale of advanced air purification devices designed to combat indoor air pollution. The company offers a range of products, including air purifiers for large and small rooms, as well as a model specifically for medical use. Utilizing its proprietary technology, Photo Electrochemical Oxidation (PECO), Molekule's devices operate at the molecular level to effectively destroy various pollutants, such as viruses, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), bacteria, and allergens. This innovative approach employs free radicals to break down harmful particles that are significantly smaller than those addressed by traditional HEPA filters. Molekule's products are available for purchase online, and the company serves customers primarily in the United States and Canada. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Molekule has also established a research facility in Florida.

DroneDeploy

Series E in 2020
DroneDeploy, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based drone software solutions that enable businesses to collect, manage, and analyze aerial data. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers a range of products and services including automated flight safety checks, real-time mapping, and data processing. Its platform delivers features such as orthorectified maps, topographic modeling, crop health visualizations, and 3D models. The software is compatible with various drone manufacturers, including DJI, and serves multiple industries such as agriculture, construction, mining, real estate, and energy. Additionally, DroneDeploy provides a drone-on-demand service that allows customers to plan flight missions and engage certified pilots for data collection. The company has established partnerships to enhance its offerings and continues to expand its market presence in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia.

DroneDeploy

Series D in 2019
DroneDeploy, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based drone software solutions that enable businesses to collect, manage, and analyze aerial data. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers a range of products and services including automated flight safety checks, real-time mapping, and data processing. Its platform delivers features such as orthorectified maps, topographic modeling, crop health visualizations, and 3D models. The software is compatible with various drone manufacturers, including DJI, and serves multiple industries such as agriculture, construction, mining, real estate, and energy. Additionally, DroneDeploy provides a drone-on-demand service that allows customers to plan flight missions and engage certified pilots for data collection. The company has established partnerships to enhance its offerings and continues to expand its market presence in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia.

Panorama Software

Series C in 2019
Panorama Software Limited is a Toronto-based company that develops and markets business intelligence software solutions tailored for a variety of industries, including manufacturing, financial services, retail, government, media, telecommunications, entertainment, insurance, and healthcare. Since its founding in 1993, Panorama has focused on providing innovative tools to help businesses analyze data effectively. One of its key offerings is Panorama Necto, a collaborative and visual business intelligence software that features dashboards and infographics designed to enhance decision-making processes. The company's solutions aim to empower organizations by delivering actionable insights and facilitating data-driven strategies.

Molekule

Series B in 2018
Molekule Inc. specializes in the development, manufacturing, and sale of advanced air purification devices designed to combat indoor air pollution. The company offers a range of products, including air purifiers for large and small rooms, as well as a model specifically for medical use. Utilizing its proprietary technology, Photo Electrochemical Oxidation (PECO), Molekule's devices operate at the molecular level to effectively destroy various pollutants, such as viruses, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), bacteria, and allergens. This innovative approach employs free radicals to break down harmful particles that are significantly smaller than those addressed by traditional HEPA filters. Molekule's products are available for purchase online, and the company serves customers primarily in the United States and Canada. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Molekule has also established a research facility in Florida.

DroneDeploy

Series C in 2018
DroneDeploy, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based drone software solutions that enable businesses to collect, manage, and analyze aerial data. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers a range of products and services including automated flight safety checks, real-time mapping, and data processing. Its platform delivers features such as orthorectified maps, topographic modeling, crop health visualizations, and 3D models. The software is compatible with various drone manufacturers, including DJI, and serves multiple industries such as agriculture, construction, mining, real estate, and energy. Additionally, DroneDeploy provides a drone-on-demand service that allows customers to plan flight missions and engage certified pilots for data collection. The company has established partnerships to enhance its offerings and continues to expand its market presence in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia.

Poka

Series A in 2018
Poka Inc. is a Quebec-based company that specializes in performance support software for digital manufacturing operations. Founded in 2013, Poka has developed a web and mobile application that empowers factory workers to capture, consume, and share vital information in real-time on the plant floor, thereby enhancing productivity. The platform creates a standardized multimedia knowledge base that includes procedures, training content, and solutions tailored to specific workstations and machines. This approach not only helps reduce production downtime but also improves quality and safety while facilitating communication across various departments and shifts. Poka has emerged as a key player in the digital transformation of the manufacturing sector, serving numerous leading industrial firms recognized among the largest global manufacturers.

Poshmark

Series E in 2017
Poshmark, Inc. operates a social marketplace that facilitates the buying and selling of lifestyle products, including apparel, footwear, home goods, beauty products, and accessories. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Poshmark connects a community of over 80 million registered users across the United States, Canada, Australia, and India. The platform blends the interpersonal aspects of traditional shopping with the convenience of e-commerce, making it easy for users to engage in sustainable consumption by buying and reselling both new and secondhand items. Through this approach, Poshmark not only promotes a vibrant marketplace for fashion and lifestyle products but also encourages environmentally conscious choices among consumers.

Molekule

Series A in 2017
Molekule Inc. specializes in the development, manufacturing, and sale of advanced air purification devices designed to combat indoor air pollution. The company offers a range of products, including air purifiers for large and small rooms, as well as a model specifically for medical use. Utilizing its proprietary technology, Photo Electrochemical Oxidation (PECO), Molekule's devices operate at the molecular level to effectively destroy various pollutants, such as viruses, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), bacteria, and allergens. This innovative approach employs free radicals to break down harmful particles that are significantly smaller than those addressed by traditional HEPA filters. Molekule's products are available for purchase online, and the company serves customers primarily in the United States and Canada. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Molekule has also established a research facility in Florida.

Poka

Series A in 2016
Poka Inc. is a Quebec-based company that specializes in performance support software for digital manufacturing operations. Founded in 2013, Poka has developed a web and mobile application that empowers factory workers to capture, consume, and share vital information in real-time on the plant floor, thereby enhancing productivity. The platform creates a standardized multimedia knowledge base that includes procedures, training content, and solutions tailored to specific workstations and machines. This approach not only helps reduce production downtime but also improves quality and safety while facilitating communication across various departments and shifts. Poka has emerged as a key player in the digital transformation of the manufacturing sector, serving numerous leading industrial firms recognized among the largest global manufacturers.

Molekule

Seed Round in 2016
Molekule Inc. specializes in the development, manufacturing, and sale of advanced air purification devices designed to combat indoor air pollution. The company offers a range of products, including air purifiers for large and small rooms, as well as a model specifically for medical use. Utilizing its proprietary technology, Photo Electrochemical Oxidation (PECO), Molekule's devices operate at the molecular level to effectively destroy various pollutants, such as viruses, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), bacteria, and allergens. This innovative approach employs free radicals to break down harmful particles that are significantly smaller than those addressed by traditional HEPA filters. Molekule's products are available for purchase online, and the company serves customers primarily in the United States and Canada. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Molekule has also established a research facility in Florida.

Vidyard

Series C in 2016
Vidyard is a video platform designed to assist businesses in enhancing communication and driving revenue through online video. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Kitchener, Ontario, Vidyard goes beyond simple video hosting and management by enabling organizations to engage viewers more effectively, track individual viewing activities, and convert those views into actionable outcomes. The platform supports businesses in creating interactive and personalized video experiences, helping them expand their content usage and ultimately turn viewers into customers. Major global companies, including Honeywell, LinkedIn, and Citibank, utilize Vidyard to enhance their video content strategies.

Poshmark

Series C in 2015
Poshmark, Inc. operates a social marketplace that facilitates the buying and selling of lifestyle products, including apparel, footwear, home goods, beauty products, and accessories. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Poshmark connects a community of over 80 million registered users across the United States, Canada, Australia, and India. The platform blends the interpersonal aspects of traditional shopping with the convenience of e-commerce, making it easy for users to engage in sustainable consumption by buying and reselling both new and secondhand items. Through this approach, Poshmark not only promotes a vibrant marketplace for fashion and lifestyle products but also encourages environmentally conscious choices among consumers.

DroneDeploy

Series A in 2015
DroneDeploy, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based drone software solutions that enable businesses to collect, manage, and analyze aerial data. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers a range of products and services including automated flight safety checks, real-time mapping, and data processing. Its platform delivers features such as orthorectified maps, topographic modeling, crop health visualizations, and 3D models. The software is compatible with various drone manufacturers, including DJI, and serves multiple industries such as agriculture, construction, mining, real estate, and energy. Additionally, DroneDeploy provides a drone-on-demand service that allows customers to plan flight missions and engage certified pilots for data collection. The company has established partnerships to enhance its offerings and continues to expand its market presence in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia.

Poka

Seed Round in 2015
Poka Inc. is a Quebec-based company that specializes in performance support software for digital manufacturing operations. Founded in 2013, Poka has developed a web and mobile application that empowers factory workers to capture, consume, and share vital information in real-time on the plant floor, thereby enhancing productivity. The platform creates a standardized multimedia knowledge base that includes procedures, training content, and solutions tailored to specific workstations and machines. This approach not only helps reduce production downtime but also improves quality and safety while facilitating communication across various departments and shifts. Poka has emerged as a key player in the digital transformation of the manufacturing sector, serving numerous leading industrial firms recognized among the largest global manufacturers.

Vidyard

Series B in 2015
Vidyard is a video platform designed to assist businesses in enhancing communication and driving revenue through online video. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Kitchener, Ontario, Vidyard goes beyond simple video hosting and management by enabling organizations to engage viewers more effectively, track individual viewing activities, and convert those views into actionable outcomes. The platform supports businesses in creating interactive and personalized video experiences, helping them expand their content usage and ultimately turn viewers into customers. Major global companies, including Honeywell, LinkedIn, and Citibank, utilize Vidyard to enhance their video content strategies.

DroneDeploy

Seed Round in 2014
DroneDeploy, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based drone software solutions that enable businesses to collect, manage, and analyze aerial data. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers a range of products and services including automated flight safety checks, real-time mapping, and data processing. Its platform delivers features such as orthorectified maps, topographic modeling, crop health visualizations, and 3D models. The software is compatible with various drone manufacturers, including DJI, and serves multiple industries such as agriculture, construction, mining, real estate, and energy. Additionally, DroneDeploy provides a drone-on-demand service that allows customers to plan flight missions and engage certified pilots for data collection. The company has established partnerships to enhance its offerings and continues to expand its market presence in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia.

Vidyard

Series A in 2013
Vidyard is a video platform designed to assist businesses in enhancing communication and driving revenue through online video. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Kitchener, Ontario, Vidyard goes beyond simple video hosting and management by enabling organizations to engage viewers more effectively, track individual viewing activities, and convert those views into actionable outcomes. The platform supports businesses in creating interactive and personalized video experiences, helping them expand their content usage and ultimately turn viewers into customers. Major global companies, including Honeywell, LinkedIn, and Citibank, utilize Vidyard to enhance their video content strategies.

Poshmark

Series B in 2012
Poshmark, Inc. operates a social marketplace that facilitates the buying and selling of lifestyle products, including apparel, footwear, home goods, beauty products, and accessories. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Poshmark connects a community of over 80 million registered users across the United States, Canada, Australia, and India. The platform blends the interpersonal aspects of traditional shopping with the convenience of e-commerce, making it easy for users to engage in sustainable consumption by buying and reselling both new and secondhand items. Through this approach, Poshmark not only promotes a vibrant marketplace for fashion and lifestyle products but also encourages environmentally conscious choices among consumers.

Fab

Series B in 2011
Fab, Inc. is an online retailer that specializes in everyday design products, serving customers in the United States, Canada, and Australia. Founded in February 2009 by Bradford Shane Shellhammer, Deepa Shah, Jason Goldberg, Nishith Shah, and Sunil Khedar, the company is headquartered in New York City. Fab's product range includes furniture, kitchen and dining items, bed and bath essentials, art, jewelry, personal accessories, and various home products. As of March 3, 2015, Fab operates as a subsidiary of PCH International Ltd.

Vidyard

Seed Round in 2011
Vidyard is a video platform designed to assist businesses in enhancing communication and driving revenue through online video. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Kitchener, Ontario, Vidyard goes beyond simple video hosting and management by enabling organizations to engage viewers more effectively, track individual viewing activities, and convert those views into actionable outcomes. The platform supports businesses in creating interactive and personalized video experiences, helping them expand their content usage and ultimately turn viewers into customers. Major global companies, including Honeywell, LinkedIn, and Citibank, utilize Vidyard to enhance their video content strategies.

Fab

Series A in 2011
Fab, Inc. is an online retailer that specializes in everyday design products, serving customers in the United States, Canada, and Australia. Founded in February 2009 by Bradford Shane Shellhammer, Deepa Shah, Jason Goldberg, Nishith Shah, and Sunil Khedar, the company is headquartered in New York City. Fab's product range includes furniture, kitchen and dining items, bed and bath essentials, art, jewelry, personal accessories, and various home products. As of March 3, 2015, Fab operates as a subsidiary of PCH International Ltd.

Fab

Seed Round in 2011
Fab, Inc. is an online retailer that specializes in everyday design products, serving customers in the United States, Canada, and Australia. Founded in February 2009 by Bradford Shane Shellhammer, Deepa Shah, Jason Goldberg, Nishith Shah, and Sunil Khedar, the company is headquartered in New York City. Fab's product range includes furniture, kitchen and dining items, bed and bath essentials, art, jewelry, personal accessories, and various home products. As of March 3, 2015, Fab operates as a subsidiary of PCH International Ltd.

Poshmark

Series A in 2011
Poshmark, Inc. operates a social marketplace that facilitates the buying and selling of lifestyle products, including apparel, footwear, home goods, beauty products, and accessories. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Poshmark connects a community of over 80 million registered users across the United States, Canada, Australia, and India. The platform blends the interpersonal aspects of traditional shopping with the convenience of e-commerce, making it easy for users to engage in sustainable consumption by buying and reselling both new and secondhand items. Through this approach, Poshmark not only promotes a vibrant marketplace for fashion and lifestyle products but also encourages environmentally conscious choices among consumers.

Fab

Seed Round in 2010
Fab, Inc. is an online retailer that specializes in everyday design products, serving customers in the United States, Canada, and Australia. Founded in February 2009 by Bradford Shane Shellhammer, Deepa Shah, Jason Goldberg, Nishith Shah, and Sunil Khedar, the company is headquartered in New York City. Fab's product range includes furniture, kitchen and dining items, bed and bath essentials, art, jewelry, personal accessories, and various home products. As of March 3, 2015, Fab operates as a subsidiary of PCH International Ltd.
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