ecobee, Inc. is a Toronto-based company founded in 2007 that specializes in manufacturing Wi-Fi enabled smart thermostats and light automation equipment for both residential and commercial applications. The company’s product lineup includes the SmartThermostat with voice control, ecobee3 lite, SmartSensor, and ecobee Switch+, all designed to enhance energy conservation and provide customizable temperature settings. These devices allow users to manage their home or office environments remotely via a mobile application compatible with various platforms, including iOS, Android, and BlackBerry. Ecobee's offerings aim to empower consumers to monitor and reduce their energy consumption while maintaining comfort in their spaces. The company sells its products primarily through online channels.
Sidense is a leading developer of silicon-proven embedded non-volatile memory (NVM) intellectual property (IP). The company specializes in patented one-time programmable OTP memory and logic NVM solutions that are designed for code storage and processor configuration. Sidense's technology enables semiconductor and systems companies to integrate IP cores into their system-on-chip (SOC) designs, helping to differentiate products with a lower footprint.
Fongo
Venture Round in 2012
Fongo Inc. is a Canadian mobile telecommunication company that specializes in voice-over-internet protocol (VoIP) services. Founded in 2012 and based in Cambridge, Ontario, Fongo offers a smartphone application compatible with iOS, Android, BlackBerry, Windows PC, and home phones, allowing users to make calls and send messages seamlessly. The platform provides various communication features, including unlimited text and media messaging, as well as free conference calling. Fongo enables users to create customizable profiles, facilitating personalized interactions at a low cost. With a focus on enhancing connectivity, Fongo serves as a versatile solution for individuals seeking affordable communication options in Canada.
ecobee, Inc. is a Toronto-based company founded in 2007 that specializes in manufacturing Wi-Fi enabled smart thermostats and light automation equipment for both residential and commercial applications. The company’s product lineup includes the SmartThermostat with voice control, ecobee3 lite, SmartSensor, and ecobee Switch+, all designed to enhance energy conservation and provide customizable temperature settings. These devices allow users to manage their home or office environments remotely via a mobile application compatible with various platforms, including iOS, Android, and BlackBerry. Ecobee's offerings aim to empower consumers to monitor and reduce their energy consumption while maintaining comfort in their spaces. The company sells its products primarily through online channels.
Sidense is a leading developer of silicon-proven embedded non-volatile memory (NVM) intellectual property (IP). The company specializes in patented one-time programmable OTP memory and logic NVM solutions that are designed for code storage and processor configuration. Sidense's technology enables semiconductor and systems companies to integrate IP cores into their system-on-chip (SOC) designs, helping to differentiate products with a lower footprint.
Bering Media
Series B in 2011
Bering Media specializes in providing advanced technology solutions for internet service providers and advertisers. Their platform enables targeted advertising campaigns by leveraging carrier data while ensuring that this sensitive information remains secure within the carrier's network. This doubleblind privacy technology allows advertisers to reach local consumers online across various websites using hyperlocal geo-targeting. The company's services are utilized by major US broadband service providers, supporting campaigns from both local and national advertisers, as well as their own marketing efforts. Additionally, Bering Media offers privacy-compliant data matching services.
Covarity
Venture Round in 2010
Covarity, Inc. is a provider of online post-origination commercial loan monitoring and analysis solutions specifically tailored for financial institutions, including banks and credit unions in Canada. Founded in 1999 and based in Kitchener, Canada, Covarity enables lenders to automate the collection and analysis of borrower financial data, thereby enhancing credit risk management on a loan-by-loan basis. Its comprehensive web-based software solution includes features such as borrower tracking, financial document parsing, portfolio reporting, and fraud indicators. By offering actionable insights and control, Covarity helps financial institutions improve portfolio health, reduce operational costs, and enhance client service. The company's modular approach allows lenders to select functionalities that best fit their portfolio needs, ultimately fostering a proactive management style that addresses potential concerns before they escalate. Covarity serves a diverse clientele, including notable financial institutions such as RBC Financial and BMO Financial.
Sidense is a leading developer of silicon-proven embedded non-volatile memory (NVM) intellectual property (IP). The company specializes in patented one-time programmable OTP memory and logic NVM solutions that are designed for code storage and processor configuration. Sidense's technology enables semiconductor and systems companies to integrate IP cores into their system-on-chip (SOC) designs, helping to differentiate products with a lower footprint.
Avvasi Incorporated is a company based in Waterloo, Canada, specializing in Quality of Experience (QoE) driven streaming video analytics and traffic management solutions. Founded in 2008, Avvasi designs and manufactures carrier-grade mobile video infrastructure systems and software. Its flagship product, Q-VUE, allows service providers to monitor and analyze mobile video traffic, focusing on demographic data and QoE metrics. Additionally, the Q-SRV solution facilitates traffic management by prioritizing QoE in decision-making processes related to video traffic monetization in mobile networks. Avvasi serves a range of customers both in Canada and internationally, aiming to enhance the balance between infrastructure costs and subscriber experience. As of August 2016, Avvasi operates as a subsidiary of NetScout Systems, Inc.
ecobee
Venture Round in 2010
ecobee, Inc. is a Toronto-based company founded in 2007 that specializes in manufacturing Wi-Fi enabled smart thermostats and light automation equipment for both residential and commercial applications. The company’s product lineup includes the SmartThermostat with voice control, ecobee3 lite, SmartSensor, and ecobee Switch+, all designed to enhance energy conservation and provide customizable temperature settings. These devices allow users to manage their home or office environments remotely via a mobile application compatible with various platforms, including iOS, Android, and BlackBerry. Ecobee's offerings aim to empower consumers to monitor and reduce their energy consumption while maintaining comfort in their spaces. The company sells its products primarily through online channels.
Bering Media
Series A in 2010
Bering Media specializes in providing advanced technology solutions for internet service providers and advertisers. Their platform enables targeted advertising campaigns by leveraging carrier data while ensuring that this sensitive information remains secure within the carrier's network. This doubleblind privacy technology allows advertisers to reach local consumers online across various websites using hyperlocal geo-targeting. The company's services are utilized by major US broadband service providers, supporting campaigns from both local and national advertisers, as well as their own marketing efforts. Additionally, Bering Media offers privacy-compliant data matching services.
Covarity
Venture Round in 2009
Covarity, Inc. is a provider of online post-origination commercial loan monitoring and analysis solutions specifically tailored for financial institutions, including banks and credit unions in Canada. Founded in 1999 and based in Kitchener, Canada, Covarity enables lenders to automate the collection and analysis of borrower financial data, thereby enhancing credit risk management on a loan-by-loan basis. Its comprehensive web-based software solution includes features such as borrower tracking, financial document parsing, portfolio reporting, and fraud indicators. By offering actionable insights and control, Covarity helps financial institutions improve portfolio health, reduce operational costs, and enhance client service. The company's modular approach allows lenders to select functionalities that best fit their portfolio needs, ultimately fostering a proactive management style that addresses potential concerns before they escalate. Covarity serves a diverse clientele, including notable financial institutions such as RBC Financial and BMO Financial.
PostRank
Venture Round in 2009
PostRank Inc. is a technology company based in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, that specializes in monitoring and collecting real-time social engagement data related to online content. Founded in 2007, PostRank tracks various forms of interaction, such as comments, bookmarks, and tweets, across multiple social media platforms. This data enables publishers and businesses to analyze their influence and reach among audiences. PostRank offers several tools, including PostRank Analytics, which allows users to measure audience engagement, benchmark performance, and conduct competitive analysis. Additionally, PostRank Connect facilitates connections between agencies, brands, and bloggers to foster relationships and run campaigns. The company also provides data services, including APIs and reporting tools, to help businesses understand their performance and make informed decisions in the realm of social media.
Metranome
Venture Round in 2008
Metranome is a company focused on developing rich media applications specifically for the mobile video market, emphasizing video delivery and monetization on smartphone platforms. It collaborates with brands and content owners to produce engaging application experiences that span various content genres. The Metranome application platform supports multiple service models, including downloadable media, video-on-demand, subscriptions, and advertising-supported content. The company partners with a diverse range of clients, from individual producers to major studios, to create applications that enhance television programming, facilitate digital distribution on mobile devices, and promote both new and existing content brands. Additionally, Metranome's content delivery platform integrates with popular social networks, fostering deeper connections between brands and their audiences.
Overlay.tv
Series B in 2008
Overlay.tv is an interactive media company based in Ottawa, Canada, founded in 2007. It offers a video commerce platform that allows users, content owners, and e-commerce sites to enhance their video assets by overlaying contextual information, such as images, links, and comments, directly onto online videos. This technology enables the monetization and customization of video content, linking viewers to external websites and enriching their viewing experience.
Sidense is a leading developer of silicon-proven embedded non-volatile memory (NVM) intellectual property (IP). The company specializes in patented one-time programmable OTP memory and logic NVM solutions that are designed for code storage and processor configuration. Sidense's technology enables semiconductor and systems companies to integrate IP cores into their system-on-chip (SOC) designs, helping to differentiate products with a lower footprint.
Overlay.tv
Series A in 2008
Overlay.tv is an interactive media company based in Ottawa, Canada, founded in 2007. It offers a video commerce platform that allows users, content owners, and e-commerce sites to enhance their video assets by overlaying contextual information, such as images, links, and comments, directly onto online videos. This technology enables the monetization and customization of video content, linking viewers to external websites and enriching their viewing experience.
Sirific Wireless
Series C in 2007
Sirific Wireless is a semiconductor company specializing in the design and development of CMOS RF transceivers for the wireless communications market. Founded in 2000, the company is headquartered in Richardson, Texas, with additional offices in Waterloo, Canada, and Seoul, Korea. Sirific Wireless offers a range of products, including monolithic multi-mode wireless designs, digital direct conversion products, Harmony direct upconversion transmitters, and its NEXUS platform. The NEXUS platform integrates various technologies such as HSDPA, WCDMA, EDGE, GPRS, and GSM, featuring on-chip receive diversity to create transceivers suitable for multi-mode and multi-band wireless applications.
ecobee
Venture Round in 2007
ecobee, Inc. is a Toronto-based company founded in 2007 that specializes in manufacturing Wi-Fi enabled smart thermostats and light automation equipment for both residential and commercial applications. The company’s product lineup includes the SmartThermostat with voice control, ecobee3 lite, SmartSensor, and ecobee Switch+, all designed to enhance energy conservation and provide customizable temperature settings. These devices allow users to manage their home or office environments remotely via a mobile application compatible with various platforms, including iOS, Android, and BlackBerry. Ecobee's offerings aim to empower consumers to monitor and reduce their energy consumption while maintaining comfort in their spaces. The company sells its products primarily through online channels.
Sidense
Venture Round in 2006
Sidense is a leading developer of silicon-proven embedded non-volatile memory (NVM) intellectual property (IP). The company specializes in patented one-time programmable OTP memory and logic NVM solutions that are designed for code storage and processor configuration. Sidense's technology enables semiconductor and systems companies to integrate IP cores into their system-on-chip (SOC) designs, helping to differentiate products with a lower footprint.
Covarity, Inc. is a provider of online post-origination commercial loan monitoring and analysis solutions specifically tailored for financial institutions, including banks and credit unions in Canada. Founded in 1999 and based in Kitchener, Canada, Covarity enables lenders to automate the collection and analysis of borrower financial data, thereby enhancing credit risk management on a loan-by-loan basis. Its comprehensive web-based software solution includes features such as borrower tracking, financial document parsing, portfolio reporting, and fraud indicators. By offering actionable insights and control, Covarity helps financial institutions improve portfolio health, reduce operational costs, and enhance client service. The company's modular approach allows lenders to select functionalities that best fit their portfolio needs, ultimately fostering a proactive management style that addresses potential concerns before they escalate. Covarity serves a diverse clientele, including notable financial institutions such as RBC Financial and BMO Financial.
Sandvine Corporation
Venture Round in 2005
Sandvine designs and sells subscriber experience assurance solutions based on deep packet inspection technology. Its products enable network operators worldwide to gain insights into network traffic, make informed decisions, and ensure quality experiences for connected devices. Serving service providers and enterprises globally, Sandvine enhances Internet experiences through its award-winning equipment and solutions.
Coreworx Inc. is a Canadian company that specializes in developing web-based integrated project information management software tailored for the engineering and construction sectors, particularly in oil and gas, power, and mining. Founded in 1997 and based in Kitchener, Canada, Coreworx offers a comprehensive suite of solutions, including project information control, interface management, contract management, change management, and deliverables management. The company's software is designed to automate best practices and mitigate business risks while enhancing project performance throughout the entire lifecycle. With a global reach, Coreworx supports over 500 capital projects valued at more than $500 billion, serving nearly 70,000 users across more than 50 countries. The company also provides implementation, consulting, hosting, managed services, training, and support to ensure effective use of its solutions. Coreworx operates as a subsidiary of Vela Software International, Inc. after rebranding from Software Innovation Inc. in 2008.
Founded in 2002 by semiconductor industry veterans, Icera specializes in developing high-performance soft modem technology for mobile broadband devices. Their solutions enable manufacturers to create differentiated, high-speed data devices with reduced power consumption and cost. Headquartered in the UK, Icera operates globally with design centers across Europe, North America, and Asia.
Covarity
Seed Round in 2003
Covarity, Inc. is a provider of online post-origination commercial loan monitoring and analysis solutions specifically tailored for financial institutions, including banks and credit unions in Canada. Founded in 1999 and based in Kitchener, Canada, Covarity enables lenders to automate the collection and analysis of borrower financial data, thereby enhancing credit risk management on a loan-by-loan basis. Its comprehensive web-based software solution includes features such as borrower tracking, financial document parsing, portfolio reporting, and fraud indicators. By offering actionable insights and control, Covarity helps financial institutions improve portfolio health, reduce operational costs, and enhance client service. The company's modular approach allows lenders to select functionalities that best fit their portfolio needs, ultimately fostering a proactive management style that addresses potential concerns before they escalate. Covarity serves a diverse clientele, including notable financial institutions such as RBC Financial and BMO Financial.
Sirific Wireless
Venture Round in 2002
Sirific Wireless is a semiconductor company specializing in the design and development of CMOS RF transceivers for the wireless communications market. Founded in 2000, the company is headquartered in Richardson, Texas, with additional offices in Waterloo, Canada, and Seoul, Korea. Sirific Wireless offers a range of products, including monolithic multi-mode wireless designs, digital direct conversion products, Harmony direct upconversion transmitters, and its NEXUS platform. The NEXUS platform integrates various technologies such as HSDPA, WCDMA, EDGE, GPRS, and GSM, featuring on-chip receive diversity to create transceivers suitable for multi-mode and multi-band wireless applications.