China Canada Angels Alliance

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.

Alan Yang

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35 past transactions

Motion Gestures

Seed Round in 2024
Motion Gestures is a Canadian startup based in Waterloo, founded in 2016, that specializes in machine learning-based gesture recognition software. The company focuses on enabling the rapid development and deployment of gesture-enabled interfaces for various systems, devices, and applications. Its software supports advanced 2D and 3D gestures using motion, touch, and vision sensors and can be deployed across cloud, gateway/hub, and embedded platforms. Motion Gestures offers developers free licenses to its cloud SDK, allowing them to create and test any gesture using their smartphones without the need for programming or data input.

Neptune Nanotechnologies

Seed Round in 2023
Neptune Nanotechnologies is an early-stage technology startup that specializes in the development of bio-nano materials. The company has created a process to convert 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 fully biodegradable. Neptune Nanotechnologies aims to address the global plastics issue by incorporating these innovative nanocrystals into plastic packaging films. This application enhances the material's ability to block moisture and oxygen, thereby preserving freshness, extending shelf life, and preventing contamination in various products. Through its advancements, Neptune Nanotechnologies strives to contribute to more sustainable packaging solutions.

AI Partnerships Corporation

Angel Round in 2022
AI Partnerships Corporation specializes in delivering AI-based product solutions tailored for businesses seeking to implement artificial intelligence technologies. The company utilizes the expertise and resources of its affiliate network to offer scalable and cost-effective AI services through a Software as a Service (SaaS) model. This approach enables clients to effectively connect with both the buyers and providers of AI solutions, facilitating their transition into the AI landscape. By focusing on affordability and accessibility, AI Partnerships Corporation aims to support businesses in harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to enhance their operations and drive innovation.

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 based in Waterloo, founded in 2016, that specializes in machine learning-based gesture recognition software. The company focuses on enabling the rapid development and deployment of gesture-enabled interfaces for various systems, devices, and applications. Its software supports advanced 2D and 3D gestures using motion, touch, and vision sensors and can be deployed across cloud, gateway/hub, and embedded platforms. Motion Gestures offers developers free licenses to its cloud SDK, allowing them to create and test any gesture using their smartphones without the need for programming or data input.

Marine Thinking

Angel Round in 2020
Marine Thinking is dedicated to transforming the marine industry through the integration of artificial intelligence and robotic technologies. The company specializes in the development of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) that are designed to collect data from various marine environments and fish farms. By employing advanced deep neural network AI models, Marine Thinking analyzes this data to enhance understanding and management of marine ecosystems. Through its innovative approach, the company aims to improve operational efficiencies and decision-making within the marine sector.

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 based in Waterloo, founded in 2016, that specializes in machine learning-based gesture recognition software. The company focuses on enabling the rapid development and deployment of gesture-enabled interfaces for various systems, devices, and applications. Its software supports advanced 2D and 3D gestures using motion, touch, and vision sensors and can be deployed across cloud, gateway/hub, and embedded platforms. Motion Gestures offers developers free licenses to its cloud SDK, allowing them to create and test any gesture using their smartphones without the need for programming or data input.

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 system that is nearly waterless and can be fully powered by rechargeable batteries. This technology aims to eliminate the extensive infrastructure typically required for dialysis, significantly enhancing accessibility for kidney failure patients worldwide. Additionally, the system incorporates cloud-based remote monitoring, allowing for improved management of treatment and the effective removal of uremic toxins from large volumes of blood. By addressing these barriers, Qidni Labs strives to make dialysis treatment more sustainable and accessible for patients, ultimately improving their quality of life.

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. is a Toronto-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in 3D printing technology. The company develops hardware and software solutions that enable the blending of multiple filaments into a single strand for use in 3D printers. This innovative approach allows users to print with various materials using a single extruder, enhancing the capabilities of 3D printing without the need for extensive modifications. Mosaic's patented multi-material technology supports flexible output, mass customization, and the creation of complex geometries, positioning it as a key player in modernizing polymer supply chains. By providing automated and adaptable additive manufacturing platforms, Mosaic aims to make manufacturing more sustainable and resilient, empowering industries to produce high-quality products on-demand while reducing reliance on traditional manufacturing methods.

Halion Displays

Seed Round in 2017
Halion Displays Inc. is a Canadian company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Waterloo. The company specializes in developing low-color full displays designed for portable devices, including smartwatches and e-readers. Halion's innovative display technology is daylight-visible and operates with low power consumption, positioning it as a potential global standard in display solutions. Their unique approach mimics the concept of ink on paper, utilizing advanced cyan, magenta, and yellow materials that can rapidly change colors, thus providing an exceptional refresh rate. This technology aims to enhance the user experience in various portable electronic devices.

Arrowonics

Angel Round in 2017
Arrowonics Technology is an aerospace mechanical design company based in Toronto, specializing in innovative drone light shows that merge art and entertainment. Utilizing advanced art swarm technology, Arrowonics creates visually captivating aerial displays that feature text, logos, and animations, allowing for unique brand activations. Their custom drone shows are designed to engage audiences and elevate events through a blend of artistic expression and cutting-edge technology.

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 that has been active in the blockchain sector since 2013. It specializes in developing an enterprise wallet system that facilitates secure transactions involving cryptocurrency assets, such as Bitcoin, Ether, and ERC20 tokens. This wallet system allows users to send, receive, and store blockchain-enabled assets while connecting to various blockchain protocols. Additionally, it provides features for managing accounts and enforcing security procedures, enabling organizations to efficiently manage their digital assets. Through its innovative solutions, Cryptiv aims to simplify cryptocurrency transactions and enhance the overall security and management of digital assets.

Factom

Series A in 2016
Factom Inc. is a blockchain software company that specializes in providing solutions for enterprises, government agencies, and non-profits. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, with additional offices in California, China, and the United Kingdom, Factom develops a range of products designed to enhance data integrity and streamline processes. Its offerings include Factom Harmony, which integrates with existing document management systems to create secure records for final loan documents; Factom Acolyte, which enables the creation of Oracles for smart contracts; and Factom Apollo, a real-time auditing and verification engine. The company also provides the Factom Iris platform for Internet of Things devices and Factom Hera, which delivers custom private distributed ledgers. Factom's Blockchain-as-a-Service platform allows clients to secure data, demonstrate compliance, and automate transactions while avoiding exposure to cryptocurrency and minimizing infrastructure costs.

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. is a Toronto-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in 3D printing technology. The company develops hardware and software solutions that enable the blending of multiple filaments into a single strand for use in 3D printers. This innovative approach allows users to print with various materials using a single extruder, enhancing the capabilities of 3D printing without the need for extensive modifications. Mosaic's patented multi-material technology supports flexible output, mass customization, and the creation of complex geometries, positioning it as a key player in modernizing polymer supply chains. By providing automated and adaptable additive manufacturing platforms, Mosaic aims to make manufacturing more sustainable and resilient, empowering industries to produce high-quality products on-demand while reducing reliance on traditional manufacturing methods.

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 augmented by artificial intelligence. Founded in 2010, Cyclica offers technologies such as Ligand Design, which generates novel molecules and evaluates their properties, and Ligand Express, a platform that screens small-molecule drugs against structurally-characterized proteins to assess poly-pharmacological profiles. The company's innovative software leverages biophysics and AI to identify potential ligand-protein interactions, enabling health institutions to prioritize candidate drugs, clarify adverse effects, and explore drug repurposing opportunities. Cyclica has also established a strategic partnership with AUM Biosciences to further its mission of improving drug discovery practices.

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 enables efficient, accurate, and safe measurement of structural information from exposed rock faces, facilitating real-time assessments of the structural stability in mining, exploration, civil engineering, and educational contexts. By enhancing the geological mapping process, RockMass aims to support professionals in these industries, improving their ability to analyze and assess geological formations effectively.

TritonWear

Seed Round in 2016
TritonWear Inc., based in Kitchener, Canada, specializes in developing advanced performance wearables for athletes and coaches. The company offers the most accurate sports wearable on the market, which provides real-time performance tracking through mobile devices. TritonWear addresses significant challenges in the $15 billion fitness and sports wearables industry, such as data inaccuracy and the lack of actionable feedback. Its patented devices leverage artificial intelligence to deliver personalized auto-coaching, automatically calculating performance metrics and transmitting them live. This technology enables coaches to monitor athletes' progress effectively and provide tailored guidance to enhance their performance.

ExpertFile

Seed Round in 2016
ExpertFile Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in a cloud-based content marketing platform designed to assist organizations in managing and promoting their experts and thought leaders. Founded in 2009, ExpertFile provides a solution for marketing departments and agencies, enabling them to customize content and align it with their branding. The platform enhances the visibility of experts by allowing organizations to publish engaging profiles that incorporate multimedia elements such as videos, slides, and publications. This addressing of fragmented content helps institutions—including corporations, universities, healthcare organizations, and industry trade associations—effectively engage with media, prospective clients, and conference organizers. By transforming expert-based content into searchable directories and compelling narratives, ExpertFile enhances brand reputation and market visibility while facilitating connections with key audiences. The company has been recognized for its contributions to the field, winning awards for its innovative content marketing solutions.

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 is 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 that empowers marketers to convert website visitors into data-rich leads while capturing essential customer insights. Its platform features form-based workflows and utilizes event-based automation to synchronize data across various cloud applications and project management tools. This functionality enables businesses to boost revenue and manage customer relationships more effectively. Blitzen is headquartered in New York City and has roots in Kitchener, Ontario, having graduated from the U.S.-based accelerator AngelPad.

Directive Communication Systems

Venture Round in 2016
Directive Communication Systems, Inc. is a Boston-based company that offers a web-based solution and mobile application designed for estate administration and management, catering to both legal advisors and individual clients. Established in 2014, the company addresses the complexities of managing the diverse array of personal accounts that arise following the death of a loved one. Its platform streamlines the organization and communication of accounts related to finance, travel, shopping, social interactions, and utilities. By providing tools for efficient estate planning, Directive Communication Systems enables users to outline their wishes clearly, thus alleviating the logistical burdens faced by estate administrators. The service enhances the support attorneys and personal representatives can provide while minimizing the potential for overlooked accounts and reducing the risks of identity theft. Overall, the company aims to simplify the emotional and logistical aspects of estate management, offering a modern approach to estate planning and administration.

Viafoura

Angel Round in 2015
Viafoura Inc. is a Toronto-based company that offers an audience development platform tailored for digital publishers. Founded in 2012, the company partners with over 600 media brands to enhance audience engagement, conversion, and monetization. Viafoura's platform features tools for user registration, profile management, content curation, and personalized notifications, enabling real-time conversations among authors, readers, and influencers. It incorporates multimedia commenting tools, automated content moderation, and advanced data analytics, which provide clients with insights into audience behaviors and preferences. By fostering active, civil, and loyal online communities, Viafoura's solutions facilitate higher registrations and subscriptions while improving content targeting. The platform is delivered as a hosted Software-as-a-Service, available through various subscription plans.

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 advanced mapping experiences. Its flagship application, Gabbermap, enables users to engage in live discussions centered around specific locations, utilizing an innovative user interface. This platform 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. In addition to fostering community engagement, Gabbermap assists users in discovering various amenities, including restaurants, free Wi-Fi, and hiking spots, thereby enhancing the way people interact with their surroundings.

TritonWear

Pre Seed Round in 2015
TritonWear Inc., based in Kitchener, Canada, specializes in developing advanced performance wearables for athletes and coaches. The company offers the most accurate sports wearable on the market, which provides real-time performance tracking through mobile devices. TritonWear addresses significant challenges in the $15 billion fitness and sports wearables industry, such as data inaccuracy and the lack of actionable feedback. Its patented devices leverage artificial intelligence to deliver personalized auto-coaching, automatically calculating performance metrics and transmitting them live. This technology enables coaches to monitor athletes' progress effectively and provide tailored guidance to enhance their performance.

Beagle

Angel Round in 2015
Beagle Inc., established in 2013 and based in Kitchener, Canada, operates a cloud-based productivity tool that leverages artificial intelligence for contract analysis. The platform assists small and medium-sized businesses by enhancing purchasing power, providing insights to executives, and supporting legal teams. It achieves this by employing an AI engine trained to understand and interpret contractual semantics, thereby improving efficiency, accuracy, and risk mitigation in decision-making processes.

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 aimed at educating consumers about the ingredients in cosmetics and personal care products. By allowing users to scan barcodes or search for products, the app provides information on potentially toxic ingredients and generates a score based on data drawn from various authoritative sources, including government lists, peer-reviewed journals, and health organization reports. This service simplifies the process of understanding product labels, enabling customers to make informed decisions regarding their health and environmental impact when shopping for beauty and household items.

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 augmented by artificial intelligence. Founded in 2010, Cyclica offers technologies such as Ligand Design, which generates novel molecules and evaluates their properties, and Ligand Express, a platform that screens small-molecule drugs against structurally-characterized proteins to assess poly-pharmacological profiles. The company's innovative software leverages biophysics and AI to identify potential ligand-protein interactions, enabling health institutions to prioritize candidate drugs, clarify adverse effects, and explore drug repurposing opportunities. Cyclica has also established a strategic partnership with AUM Biosciences to further its mission of improving drug discovery practices.
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