China Canada Angels Alliance (CCAA) is an angel investment group based in Toronto, Canada, focused on fostering cross-border investment opportunities between Canada and China. The organization comprises a diverse network of 28 individual investors, 8 private funds, 2 private incubators, and 1 crowdfunding platform. CCAA targets investments primarily in the information and communications technology (ICT), healthcare IT, clean tech IT, and mobile/Internet sectors within both countries. By leveraging its extensive network and expertise, CCAA aims to support innovative startups and facilitate strategic partnerships that drive growth and development in these key industries.
Motion Gestures is a Canadian startup founded in 2016 in Waterloo, specializing in machine learning-based gesture recognition software. The company focuses on developing technology that enables the rapid creation of gesture-enabled interfaces for various systems, devices, and applications. Its software supports advanced 2D and 3D gesture recognition utilizing motion, touch, and vision sensors. This technology can be deployed across different platforms, including cloud, gateway, and embedded systems, allowing for quick integration without the need for extensive programming or data input. Motion Gestures provides developers with free licenses to its cloud SDK, facilitating the swift creation and testing of gestures using smartphones.
Neptune Nanotechnologies
Seed Round in 2023
Neptune Nanotechnologies is an early-stage technology startup specializing in bio-nano materials. The company focuses on transforming organic fishing waste, specifically shellfish-processing byproducts, into ultra-high-value nanocrystals. These nanocrystals possess remarkable properties, being stronger than steel, lighter than plastic, non-toxic, and completely biodegradable. By incorporating these innovative materials into plastic packaging films, Neptune Nanotechnologies aims to address the global plastics problem. Their products enhance packaging by blocking moisture and oxygen penetration, thereby preserving freshness, extending shelf life, and preventing contamination. This approach not only promotes sustainability but also offers clients a practical solution to improve the quality and safety of their products.
AI Partnerships Corporation
Angel Round in 2022
AI Partnerships specializes in delivering AI-based product solutions tailored for businesses seeking to integrate artificial intelligence technologies. By leveraging a robust affiliate network, the company offers scalable and cost-effective AI services through a Software as a Service (SaaS) model. This approach facilitates the connection between buyers and providers of AI, enabling clients to adopt innovative solutions that enhance their operational efficiency and competitiveness. Through its expertise, AI Partnerships aims to simplify the implementation of AI technologies, making them accessible and beneficial for a wide range of businesses.
Postcard Travel Stories
Angel Round in 2022
Postcard Travel Stories is a digital mindful traveler and storyteller.
ApplyBoard
Series D in 2021
ApplyBoard is a technology company that facilitates the study abroad process for international students by connecting them with recruitment partners and educational institutions through a unified platform. The company simplifies the application journey, assisting students from around the globe in discovering, applying to, and enrolling in universities in North America. Founded eight years ago, ApplyBoard has rapidly expanded, employing over 1,200 team members and establishing a presence in 30 countries, including India, China, and the United States. In 2023, it received recognition from Deloitte as one of Canada’s fastest-growing technology companies for the fifth consecutive year, highlighting its significant impact on the education sector and its commitment to empowering students worldwide. The company's headquarters is located in Kitchener, Ontario, with an additional office in Gurugram, India.
Motion Gestures
Seed Round in 2021
Motion Gestures is a Canadian startup founded in 2016 in Waterloo, specializing in machine learning-based gesture recognition software. The company focuses on developing technology that enables the rapid creation of gesture-enabled interfaces for various systems, devices, and applications. Its software supports advanced 2D and 3D gesture recognition utilizing motion, touch, and vision sensors. This technology can be deployed across different platforms, including cloud, gateway, and embedded systems, allowing for quick integration without the need for extensive programming or data input. Motion Gestures provides developers with free licenses to its cloud SDK, facilitating the swift creation and testing of gestures using smartphones.
Marine Thinking
Angel Round in 2020
Marine Thinking is dedicated to transforming the marine industry by leveraging artificial intelligence and robotic technologies. The company specializes in the development of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) designed to gather data from various marine environments and fish farms. By employing advanced deep neural network AI models, Marine Thinking analyzes the collected data to enhance understanding and improve operations within the marine sector. Through its innovative approach, the company aims to redefine how data is utilized in marine research and management.
STACK
Seed Round in 2018
STACK delivers a smarter way to spend, save and share your money fee-free and straight from your mobile Replace your wallet with real-time notifications, effortless savings, tap-to-pay funtionality and relevant rewards.
Motion Gestures
Seed Round in 2018
Motion Gestures is a Canadian startup founded in 2016 in Waterloo, specializing in machine learning-based gesture recognition software. The company focuses on developing technology that enables the rapid creation of gesture-enabled interfaces for various systems, devices, and applications. Its software supports advanced 2D and 3D gesture recognition utilizing motion, touch, and vision sensors. This technology can be deployed across different platforms, including cloud, gateway, and embedded systems, allowing for quick integration without the need for extensive programming or data input. Motion Gestures provides developers with free licenses to its cloud SDK, facilitating the swift creation and testing of gestures using smartphones.
Qidni Labs
Seed Round in 2018
Qidni Labs Inc., based in Kitchener, Canada, is a medical device company focused on developing innovative renal replacement therapies. The company is creating a portable dialysis technology that is nearly waterless and can be fully powered by rechargeable batteries. This design aims to simplify the infrastructure required for traditional dialysis, making treatment more accessible for kidney failure patients worldwide. Qidni Labs' system facilitates the removal of uremic toxins and other solutes from large volumes of whole blood, supporting patients in leading better lives. Additionally, the technology incorporates cloud-based remote monitoring to enhance treatment management, thereby addressing barriers to accessing dialysis care.
Genecis
Angel Round in 2018
Genecis is an early-stage organic waste processing startup that uses biotechnology to convert waste into biodegradable plastics and other high-value materials. It converts organic waste into PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoate), a biodegradable, compostable, and non-toxic polymer that can be tuned to replace a wide variety of traditional plastics. PHA can be used for single-use plastics, clothing and textiles, automotive interiors, medical tools and products, and food contact applications.
Mosaic Manufacturing
Venture Round in 2018
Mosaic Manufacturing Ltd., established in 2014 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, specializes in 3D printing technology that enhances the capabilities of 3D printers. The company develops hardware and software solutions that enable the integration of multiple filaments into a single strand, allowing users to print complex, functional objects without the need for extensive modifications or additional equipment. Mosaic's patented multi-material 3D printing technology supports flexible manufacturing processes and mass customization, helping industries create high-quality products on-demand. By providing a comprehensive ecosystem of additive manufacturing solutions, Mosaic aims to make manufacturing more sustainable and resilient, transforming traditional polymer supply chains for leading companies.
Halion Displays
Seed Round in 2017
Halion Displays Inc., founded in 2015 and located in Waterloo, Canada, specializes in the development of low-power, full-color displays designed for portable devices, including smartwatches and e-readers. The company's innovative technology is inspired by traditional printing methods, utilizing advanced cyan, magenta, and yellow materials that can rapidly change colors, thus providing a high refresh rate. Halion Displays aims to establish a new global standard in display technologies, offering daylight-visible displays that combine the best features of print with the capability to display video, enhancing the user experience in next-generation devices.
Arrowonics
Angel Round in 2017
Arrowonics Technology is an aerospace mechanical design company based in Toronto that specializes in organizing drone light shows. Utilizing innovative art swarm technology, the company creates captivating aerial displays that incorporate text, logos, and animations. These shows serve as a unique form of brand activation, providing audiences with custom visual experiences in the sky. Arrowonics aims to blend art and entertainment, transforming the night sky into a dynamic canvas that engages viewers and enhances brand visibility.
ClauseHound
Angel Round in 2017
Clausehound is disrupting the legal industry by offering an online document assembly tool that helps lawyers and business owners create customized contracts from a pre-selected local precedent, based on the continually increasing Clausehound knowledge and a variant clause database (10,000+ entries). Lawyers are able to effectively and efficiently identify and resolve problem areas during contractual drafting and negotiation. Clausehound offers lawyers a platform on which to share their specific expertise, engage in discussions with other lawyers, and to gain deeper insight on specific topics with case law examples, news articles, legal commentary and suggested clause language, “drilled down” to the clause level. With contributors from North America, Europe, and Asia, Clausehound’s goal is to continue growing as a top resource of legal knowledge for small firms. The company was formed in 2012 to assist the lawyers who founded the company with legal drafting and research. Today, Clausehound is helping hundreds of other lawyers by saving them from time-consuming tasks including sourcing precedents, searching for specific clauses, and understanding what is “market standard” with respect to particular negotiation points.
Cryptiv
Seed Round in 2016
Cryptiv is an investment and technology company focused on the blockchain sector since 2013. It has developed an enterprise wallet system that simplifies cryptocurrency transactions, allowing users to send, receive, and store various blockchain-enabled assets, including Bitcoin, Ether, and ERC20 tokens. The wallet connects to multiple blockchain protocols and supports managed accounts while implementing robust security measures. Currently, Cryptiv is utilizing its technology to trade its private fund, enhancing its capabilities in managing digital assets for organizations.
Factom
Series A in 2016
Factom Inc. develops blockchain software solutions tailored for enterprises, government, and non-profit organizations. The company offers a range of products, including Factom Harmony, which integrates with existing document management systems to secure final loan documents; Factom Acolyte, enabling users to build oracles for smart contracts; and Factom Apollo, a real-time auditing and process verification engine. Additionally, Factom provides the Iris platform for Internet of Things devices and Hera, which offers custom private distributed ledgers for enterprise applications. Its solutions focus on enhancing auditing, quality control, and due diligence processes. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, Factom also maintains support offices in California, China, and the United Kingdom. The company promotes a Blockchain-as-a-Service platform that allows clients to secure data and ensure digital asset integrity without the complexities of cryptocurrency or extensive infrastructure.
Law Scout
Pre Seed Round in 2016
Law Scout is an online platform that connects small businesses to lawyers at the upfront and fixed fees. It’s an online service that makes it faster and easier for businesses to find and hire lawyers. They are not a law firm, and they do not provide legal services, legal advice or lawyer referral services. They do not provide or participate in any legal representation. Law Scout was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Mosaic Manufacturing
Seed Round in 2016
Mosaic Manufacturing Ltd., established in 2014 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, specializes in 3D printing technology that enhances the capabilities of 3D printers. The company develops hardware and software solutions that enable the integration of multiple filaments into a single strand, allowing users to print complex, functional objects without the need for extensive modifications or additional equipment. Mosaic's patented multi-material 3D printing technology supports flexible manufacturing processes and mass customization, helping industries create high-quality products on-demand. By providing a comprehensive ecosystem of additive manufacturing solutions, Mosaic aims to make manufacturing more sustainable and resilient, transforming traditional polymer supply chains for leading companies.
Cyclica
Series A in 2016
Cyclica Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in enhancing the drug discovery process through its integrated cloud-based platform, which leverages artificial intelligence and biophysics. The company offers two main technologies: Ligand Design, which generates novel molecules and filters them based on various properties, and Ligand Express, a platform that screens small-molecule drugs against structurally-characterized protein repositories to assess poly-pharmacological profiles. This innovative approach allows pharmaceutical scientists to identify potential ligand-protein interactions, prioritize lead candidates, and explore opportunities for drug repurposing while also understanding potential adverse effects. Cyclica has established a strategic partnership with AUM Biosciences and has been operational since its incorporation in 2010.
RockMass
Seed Round in 2016
RockMass Technologies is transforming the field of structural mapping through the development of innovative data collection tools tailored for geologists. The company's technology enhances the efficiency, accuracy, and safety of data collection in various sectors, including mining, exploration, civil engineering, and education. By providing real-time measurements of structural information from exposed rock faces, RockMass enables geologists to effectively analyze and assess the stability of geological formations. This advancement not only improves the process of geological mapping but also supports safety and operational efficiency in the industries it serves.
TritonWear
Seed Round in 2016
TritonWear Inc. is a Canadian company based in Kitchener that specializes in developing performance wearables for athletes and coaches. Its innovative devices offer real-time tracking of athletic performance through mobile technology, addressing challenges in the sports wearables market, particularly issues related to data accuracy and the lack of actionable feedback. TritonWear's products feature patented technology and AI-based auto-coaching capabilities, which automatically calculate performance metrics and provide personalized insights. This allows coaches to monitor their athletes' progress throughout training and competitions, guiding them on specific areas for improvement. By focusing on these critical needs, TritonWear aims to enhance the athletic experience and redefine the limits of performance.
ExpertFile
Seed Round in 2016
ExpertFile Inc. is a Toronto-based company founded in 2009 that specializes in a cloud-based content marketing platform designed for organizations to effectively manage and promote their experts and thought leaders. The platform enables marketing departments to customize content and design that aligns with their branding while facilitating the publication of engaging expert profiles enriched with multimedia such as videos, slides, and publications. This solution addresses the challenge organizations face in managing fragmented content, making it easier to distribute biographies, research papers, and social media feeds to media outlets, prospective clients, and stakeholders. By enhancing the visibility of expert content, ExpertFile helps institutions, including corporations, universities, and healthcare organizations, improve their brand reputation and market presence. The company has received multiple awards for its contributions to content marketing and serves notable clients such as Carnegie Mellon and Emory University.
ACTO
Angel Round in 2016
ACTO is a technology company specializing in an AI-powered SaaS platform for life sciences. It provides an omnichannel education solution, offering mobile learning experiences and administrative tools to enhance engagement and performance for field representatives. The platform ensures consistent brand messaging and easy access to crucial information through voice-enabled search and training materials.
Blitzen
Angel Round in 2016
Blitzen operates as a business-to-business platform designed to enhance workflows for medium to large-sized enterprises. The company offers an all-in-one lead management and voice-of-customer solution, enabling marketers to convert website visitors into data-rich leads while capturing essential customer insights. Its market automation application focuses on personalized marketing, creating form-based workflows that synchronize data across various cloud applications and project management tools through simple event-based automation. This functionality allows businesses to improve revenue generation and streamline customer management processes. Blitzen is headquartered in Kitchener, Ontario, and has participated in the AngelPad accelerator program in the United States.
Directive Communication Systems
Venture Round in 2016
Directive Communication Systems, Inc. offers a web-based platform and mobile application designed to streamline estate administration and management. Founded in 2014 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company provides solutions that assist attorneys and personal representatives in organizing and managing personal accounts across various categories, including finance, travel, shopping, and utilities. The platform addresses the complexities involved in estate planning, especially in light of the growing number of accounts individuals maintain today. By empowering users with efficient estate planning tools, Directive Communication Systems facilitates the clear outlining of wishes regarding digital profiles and other assets, thereby alleviating the logistical burdens faced by survivors and legal advisors. The service enhances the capabilities of estate planners by minimizing the anxiety associated with closing accounts and ensuring that no assets are overlooked during the administration process. Overall, Directive Communication Systems aims to simplify estate management, providing peace of mind to individuals and their loved ones during a challenging time.
Viafoura
Angel Round in 2015
Viafoura Inc. is a provider of an audience development platform tailored for digital publishers. Founded in 2012 and based in Toronto, Canada, the company partners with over 600 media brands to enhance audience engagement and monetization. Its platform features tools for user registration, content curation, and real-time conversations, fostering an interactive community among authors, readers, and subscribers. Viafoura's solutions include multimedia commenting options, automated content moderation, and advanced data analytics that offer valuable insights into audience behavior. By incorporating these features, the platform supports live story coverage, personalized notifications, and community chat, helping clients achieve higher user registrations and subscriptions while delivering better-targeted content and advertising. Viafoura operates as a hosted Software-as-a-Service, offering various subscription plans to meet the needs of its clients.
Midatadin
Venture Round in 2015
Midatadin is an Israel-based legaltech seed stage big data startup currently in stealth mode. The company compiles a comprehensive database of court statistics by identifying the non-content related granular data points that occur during the litigation process. The system enables anyone to see how many times a particular lawyer has appeared in court, for what sort of cases, how often the client won or lost and much more. This provides an important empirical data consideration to the process of selecting a lawyer that is often based on ignorance at worst, and reputation and word of mouth at best, rather than concrete information. Similar analysis is provided for judges and parties to litigation which is extremely useful for research and strategic analysis. Additional big-data predictive functionality available on the system can be a further extremely useful tool for those considering initiating a legal proceeding or for those considering options or likelihood of success in court.
Place Pixel
Seed Round in 2015
Place Pixel is a New York-based software company specializing in community-based mapping applications. Its flagship product, Gabbermap, provides users with an innovative platform for live discussions centered around maps. This application highlights aspects often overlooked by traditional mapping services, such as open questions, live events, and local points of interest like street art and public restrooms. By facilitating user engagement and interaction, Place Pixel aims to enhance the mapping experience and promote exploration of local environments.
TritonWear
Pre Seed Round in 2015
TritonWear Inc. is a Canadian company based in Kitchener that specializes in developing performance wearables for athletes and coaches. Its innovative devices offer real-time tracking of athletic performance through mobile technology, addressing challenges in the sports wearables market, particularly issues related to data accuracy and the lack of actionable feedback. TritonWear's products feature patented technology and AI-based auto-coaching capabilities, which automatically calculate performance metrics and provide personalized insights. This allows coaches to monitor their athletes' progress throughout training and competitions, guiding them on specific areas for improvement. By focusing on these critical needs, TritonWear aims to enhance the athletic experience and redefine the limits of performance.
Beagle
Angel Round in 2015
Beagle Inc. is a Canadian company founded in 2013, headquartered in Kitchener. It offers a cloud-based productivity tool that employs artificial intelligence to analyze contracts, primarily targeting small and medium-sized businesses. The platform enhances purchasing power and provides critical insights to executives while aiding legal teams in compliance matters. By utilizing an advanced AI engine, Beagle helps users comprehend the relevance of contract language and compliance elements specific to their needs. This functionality enables decision-makers to navigate risks effectively, leading to improved efficiency, accuracy, and overall employee engagement.
Putaogame.com
Series A in 2014
PutaoGame is a platform of TV games. Putao game center supports more than 500 joypads, all the games can be played on all smart TVs, OTT boxes without any configuration!
Think Dirty
Pre Seed Round in 2014
Think Dirty Inc. is a Toronto-based company that has developed a mobile application designed to help consumers understand the ingredients in cosmetics and personal care products. The app enables users to quickly learn about potentially harmful substances by scanning product barcodes or searching for them directly. It consolidates information from various reputable sources, including government lists of banned chemicals, peer-reviewed studies, and guidelines from health organizations, which culminates in a score reflecting the safety of each product. By providing clear information on product ingredients and safer shopping alternatives, Think Dirty empowers consumers to make informed choices regarding their health and the environment.
Cyclica
Seed Round in 2014
Cyclica Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in enhancing the drug discovery process through its integrated cloud-based platform, which leverages artificial intelligence and biophysics. The company offers two main technologies: Ligand Design, which generates novel molecules and filters them based on various properties, and Ligand Express, a platform that screens small-molecule drugs against structurally-characterized protein repositories to assess poly-pharmacological profiles. This innovative approach allows pharmaceutical scientists to identify potential ligand-protein interactions, prioritize lead candidates, and explore opportunities for drug repurposing while also understanding potential adverse effects. Cyclica has established a strategic partnership with AUM Biosciences and has been operational since its incorporation in 2010.
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