Tech Capital Partners

Tech Capital Partners Inc. was a private equity and venture capital firm based in Waterloo, Canada, founded in 2001. The firm specialized in seed, startup, and early-stage investments, focusing primarily on technology companies within sectors such as enterprise software, semiconductor, wireless communications, new media, internet, and cleantech. It typically sought to be the first institutional investor in these businesses, providing initial investments ranging from CAD0.50 million to CAD2 million, with the potential for follow-on investments totaling up to CAD9 million. Tech Capital Partners emphasized support for founders who had engaged with potential customers to validate their technologies and offered hands-on leadership, market strategy, and operational guidance. The firm's investment strategy excluded sectors like biotechnology, medical devices, service, and consumer products, and it generally avoided investing in technologies that were more than a year or two away from commercialization.

Andrew Abouchar

Founder and Partner

25 past transactions

Sidense

Series C in 2013
Sidense is a prominent developer of silicon-proven embedded non-volatile memory (NVM) intellectual property (IP). The company specializes in one-time programmable (OTP) memory and logic NVM, which are designed to enhance a variety of electronic products. Sidense's IP cores facilitate code storage and processor configuration, allowing semiconductor and systems companies to differentiate their products while optimizing design efficiency. By integrating these IP cores into system-on-chip (SoC) designs, clients can achieve a smaller footprint and improved performance in their electronic offerings.

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

Series B in 2012
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

Series C in 2011
Sidense is a prominent developer of silicon-proven embedded non-volatile memory (NVM) intellectual property (IP). The company specializes in one-time programmable (OTP) memory and logic NVM, which are designed to enhance a variety of electronic products. Sidense's IP cores facilitate code storage and processor configuration, allowing semiconductor and systems companies to differentiate their products while optimizing design efficiency. By integrating these IP cores into system-on-chip (SoC) designs, clients can achieve a smaller footprint and improved performance in their electronic offerings.

Bering Media

Series B in 2011
Bering Media specializes in providing innovative technology solutions for Internet Service Providers and advertisers, focusing on hyperlocal geo-targeting capabilities. The company's unique doubleblind privacy technology enables advertisers to utilize carrier data across various networks while ensuring that sensitive information remains secure within the carriers' own infrastructures. This platform is widely adopted by nearly all US broadband service providers, facilitating effective marketing campaigns for both local and national advertisers. Additionally, Bering Media offers privacy-compliant data matching services, supporting the marketing efforts of existing TV sales teams and the carriers' own marketing departments.

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

Series B in 2010
Sidense is a prominent developer of silicon-proven embedded non-volatile memory (NVM) intellectual property (IP). The company specializes in one-time programmable (OTP) memory and logic NVM, which are designed to enhance a variety of electronic products. Sidense's IP cores facilitate code storage and processor configuration, allowing semiconductor and systems companies to differentiate their products while optimizing design efficiency. By integrating these IP cores into system-on-chip (SoC) designs, clients can achieve a smaller footprint and improved performance in their electronic offerings.

Avvasi

Series B in 2010
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.

Bering Media

Series A in 2010
Bering Media specializes in providing innovative technology solutions for Internet Service Providers and advertisers, focusing on hyperlocal geo-targeting capabilities. The company's unique doubleblind privacy technology enables advertisers to utilize carrier data across various networks while ensuring that sensitive information remains secure within the carriers' own infrastructures. This platform is widely adopted by nearly all US broadband service providers, facilitating effective marketing campaigns for both local and national advertisers. Additionally, Bering Media offers privacy-compliant data matching services, supporting the marketing efforts of existing TV sales teams and the carriers' own marketing departments.

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.

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 a platform that enables web-based video content to be overlayed with images, video, links, tags, commentary and custom widgets.

Sidense

Series A in 2008
Sidense is a prominent developer of silicon-proven embedded non-volatile memory (NVM) intellectual property (IP). The company specializes in one-time programmable (OTP) memory and logic NVM, which are designed to enhance a variety of electronic products. Sidense's IP cores facilitate code storage and processor configuration, allowing semiconductor and systems companies to differentiate their products while optimizing design efficiency. By integrating these IP cores into system-on-chip (SoC) designs, clients can achieve a smaller footprint and improved performance in their electronic offerings.

Overlay.tv

Series A in 2008
Overlay.TV is a platform that enables web-based video content to be overlayed with images, video, links, tags, commentary and custom widgets.

Sirific Wireless

Series C in 2007
Sirific Wireless is a semiconductor company, designs and develops CMOS RF HEDGE transceivers for wireless communications market. The company offers monolithic multi-mode wireless design and digital direct conversion products; Harmony-direct upconversion transmitters; and NEXUS products, NexusRD. Its NEXUS platform combines HSDPA, WCDMA, EDGE, GPRS, and GSM with available on-chip receive diversity to deliver transceivers for multi-mode and multi-band wireless applications. The company has locations in Waterloo, Canada; Richardson, Texas; and Seoul, Korea. Sirific Wireless Limited was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Richardson, Texas with additional offices in the United States, Canada, and Korea.

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 prominent developer of silicon-proven embedded non-volatile memory (NVM) intellectual property (IP). The company specializes in one-time programmable (OTP) memory and logic NVM, which are designed to enhance a variety of electronic products. Sidense's IP cores facilitate code storage and processor configuration, allowing semiconductor and systems companies to differentiate their products while optimizing design efficiency. By integrating these IP cores into system-on-chip (SoC) designs, clients can achieve a smaller footprint and improved performance in their electronic offerings.

Covarity

Series B in 2006
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.

AppLogic Networks

Venture Round in 2005
Sandvine is focused on protecting and improving the quality of experience on the Internet. Our award-winning network equipment and solutions help cable, DSL, FTTx, fixed wireless and mobile operators better serve their subscribers and understand network trends; offer new services; mitigate malicious traffic; manage network congestion; and deliver QoS-prioritized multimedia services. With customers in more than 70 countries serving over a hundred million broadband and wireless subscribers, Sandvine is enhancing the Internet experience worldwide.

Coreworx

Series B in 2005
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.

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, designs and develops CMOS RF HEDGE transceivers for wireless communications market. The company offers monolithic multi-mode wireless design and digital direct conversion products; Harmony-direct upconversion transmitters; and NEXUS products, NexusRD. Its NEXUS platform combines HSDPA, WCDMA, EDGE, GPRS, and GSM with available on-chip receive diversity to deliver transceivers for multi-mode and multi-band wireless applications. The company has locations in Waterloo, Canada; Richardson, Texas; and Seoul, Korea. Sirific Wireless Limited was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Richardson, Texas with additional offices in the United States, Canada, and Korea.
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