Golden Opportunities Fund Inc. is Saskatchewan's first Provincial Labour-sponsored Investment Fund, established in 1999. Registered under The Labour-sponsored Venture Capital Corporations Act (Saskatchewan), the Fund allows Saskatchewan residents to purchase shares and receive significant tax credits, totaling 35% for a maximum contribution of $5,000 annually. The Fund primarily invests in Saskatchewan-based companies with fewer than 500 employees that allocate at least 25% of their payroll to local employees. Its investment strategy focuses on achieving long-term capital appreciation by evaluating potential investments based on factors such as the stage of development, company size, management quality, market potential, and profit opportunities. By concentrating on seed, early, and later-stage companies, the Fund aims to foster local economic growth while providing substantial returns to its investors.
Three Farmers is a Canadian company founded by a trio of dedicated farmers, Colin, Dan, and Ron, who prioritize sustainable agricultural practices and quality food production. They offer a range of healthy snacks, including camelina oil, roasted chickpeas, roasted pea pops, and crunchy lentils. The company focuses on providing nutrient-rich foods while adhering to responsible farming methods and minimal processing. Products are available through health stores and specialty shops across Canada, reflecting the farmers' commitment to connecting with consumers and sharing their agricultural heritage.
Rivercity Innovations
Venture Round in 2024
Rivercity Innovations specializes in cold-chain monitoring technologies aimed at enterprise clients. The company offers a combination of hardware and software solutions that automate temperature monitoring through proprietary IoT sensors. This technology not only helps reduce food waste and carbon emissions but also digitizes compliance data for regulatory purposes. By providing these capabilities, Rivercity Innovations enables its clients to enhance their operational efficiency and access new delivery opportunities across the grocery, pharmaceutical, and property sectors.
Pivot Furniture
Venture Round in 2024
Pivot is a better way to furnish your home. Make high quality furniture a smart decision for every experience of your life.
Mega Group
Venture Round in 2023
Mega Group offers billing, expert accounting, consumer finance, business basics, merchandising, marketing, integrated website, digital services, store design, and fundamentals services.
Vize Labs
Venture Round in 2023
Vize Labs is a SaaS platform that integrates with Microsoft tools to provide real-time feedback and analytics. It helps organizations foster inclusive communication and improve workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
Environmental Material Science
Venture Round in 2022
EMS is a technological solution. They are dedicated to solving the environmental management and sustainability challenges faced by their customers.Their services include pipelines, consulting groups, pipeline service companies, refineries, small town municipalities, agricultural companies, and mining companies.
Ground Truth Agriculture
Seed Round in 2022
Ground Truth Agriculture offers grain analysis services directly to farmers using an innovative technology platform. This platform integrates traditional laboratory techniques with advanced machine vision tools to deliver lab-quality grain analysis in real time from the combine. By providing immediate insights into grain quality, the company enables farmers to make informed decisions regarding marketing, soil management, and crop production practices. This timely information supports better operational choices, ultimately enhancing efficiency and productivity in the grain handling supply chain.
Western Building Centres Limited
Private Equity Round in 2022
Western Building Centres Limited is a Canadian company based in Saskatoon that operates home hardware retail outlets. Founded in 2006, the company serves as a consolidator of hardware and building materials, focusing on providing a comprehensive range of products to meet the needs of the construction and home improvement markets.
WBM Technologies
Venture Round in 2022
WBM Technologies is a prominent information technology services provider located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, recognized as a leader in Western Canada. The company offers a range of outcome-driven IT solutions, specializing in data and security, end-user computing, and enterprise user experience platforms. WBM Technologies also provides managed print services and year-round enterprise desk services, helping clients enhance their IT infrastructure and make informed decisions. Through its comprehensive offerings, the company aims to optimize technology utilization for its clients.
Stampede Drilling
Post in 2022
Stampede Drilling is an energy services company specializing in contract drilling services for the oil and natural gas industry in Western Canada. The company operates a fleet that includes telescopic doubles and a high-spec triple drilling rig, which allows it to efficiently drill in various formations within the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin. With a focus on high-quality equipment and a team of experienced field staff, Stampede Drilling aims to establish itself as a leader in the oil and gas sector.
iQmetrix
Private Equity Round in 2022
A meta-business in the SaaS industry, Chrysalis' goal is to develop technology that improves the human experience. We achieve this by supporting the businesses that naturally develop inside the Chrysalis ecosystem and by acquiring similar companies that support our vision. Chrysalis, its teams, and its companies develop software solutions that enable people to create memorable and valuable moments where the digital meets the personal. With six more locations spread out around North America, Chrysalis is a privately held business with its main office in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Three Farmers
Venture Round in 2022
Three Farmers is a Canadian company founded by a trio of dedicated farmers, Colin, Dan, and Ron, who prioritize sustainable agricultural practices and quality food production. They offer a range of healthy snacks, including camelina oil, roasted chickpeas, roasted pea pops, and crunchy lentils. The company focuses on providing nutrient-rich foods while adhering to responsible farming methods and minimal processing. Products are available through health stores and specialty shops across Canada, reflecting the farmers' commitment to connecting with consumers and sharing their agricultural heritage.
StoreToDoor
Seed Round in 2022
StoreToDoor is a platform designed to enable retailers to provide cost-effective same-day delivery services to their customers. The company specializes in managing the technology that supports this delivery model, allowing retail partners to enhance the customer experience. StoreToDoor operates a network of on-demand delivery drivers who facilitate the timely fulfillment of orders directly from retail locations. By offering this scalable solution, StoreToDoor helps businesses improve their delivery capabilities and meet the growing consumer demand for fast service.
Headversity
Series A in 2022
Headversity is a Calgary-based company that specializes in workplace mental health and resilience training. It offers a platform designed to enhance employee performance and emotional well-being through programs focused on mental health, hardiness, and energy management. By utilizing principles from neuroscience, psychiatry, and performance psychology, Headversity provides organizations with tools to empower their employees to effectively manage challenges and improve their mental fitness. The platform aims to reduce issues such as presenteeism and absenteeism while promoting overall mental wellness, enabling employees to thrive in their work environment.
Callia
Series A in 2021
Callia is an online gifting platform that specializes in flower delivery services, aiming to enhance the experience of sending flowers for both personal and corporate occasions. By simplifying the process of ordering high-quality bouquets, Callia enables users to easily share love, kindness, and hope through thoughtful gifting. The platform is designed to provide a comfortable and affordable option for individuals and organizations looking to send various types of flower arrangements, thereby adding special moments to everyday life.
54e Dev Studios
Seed Round in 2021
54e Dev Studios is a game development company that specializes in creating immersive gaming experiences by integrating robotics with real-time video technology. The company focuses on developing online video games that allow users to interact with and control robots remotely, particularly in mobile gaming contexts such as golfing robots. By combining low-latency live video with user communication, 54e Dev Studios aims to deliver a unique and engaging gaming experience that bridges the gap between virtual and real-life interactions.
Precision AI
Seed Round in 2021
Precision AI focuses on enhancing agricultural practices through the use of artificial intelligence and drones. By employing custom-built AI technology, the company enables precise crop production decisions that can be made at the individual plant level, moving away from traditional bulk spraying methods. This innovation aims to reduce chemical overuse and improve farm profitability while promoting healthier farming practices. Headquartered in North America, Precision AI is rapidly expanding its operations with a dedicated team committed to addressing the challenges faced by farms globally.
Rivercity Innovations
Seed Round in 2021
Rivercity Innovations specializes in cold-chain monitoring technologies aimed at enterprise clients. The company offers a combination of hardware and software solutions that automate temperature monitoring through proprietary IoT sensors. This technology not only helps reduce food waste and carbon emissions but also digitizes compliance data for regulatory purposes. By providing these capabilities, Rivercity Innovations enables its clients to enhance their operational efficiency and access new delivery opportunities across the grocery, pharmaceutical, and property sectors.
Rocky Mountain Equipment Alberta
Post in 2021
Rocky Mountain Equipment is a prominent supplier of agricultural and construction equipment, catering to local farming communities and construction firms in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. The company offers a diverse range of products, including tractors, planters, sprayers, combines, and various attachments from well-known brands such as Case IH, New Holland, and Bourgault. In addition to equipment sales, Rocky Mountain Equipment provides rental and leasing options, as well as support services that encompass equipment inspections, general repair, maintenance packages, and both in-branch and mobile repair services. The company also facilitates third-party financing and insurance services, ensuring comprehensive after-sale support for its customers. With a network of 37 branches, Rocky Mountain Equipment has established itself as a key player in the agricultural and construction sectors in Western Canada.
Three Farmers
Venture Round in 2021
Three Farmers is a Canadian company founded by a trio of dedicated farmers, Colin, Dan, and Ron, who prioritize sustainable agricultural practices and quality food production. They offer a range of healthy snacks, including camelina oil, roasted chickpeas, roasted pea pops, and crunchy lentils. The company focuses on providing nutrient-rich foods while adhering to responsible farming methods and minimal processing. Products are available through health stores and specialty shops across Canada, reflecting the farmers' commitment to connecting with consumers and sharing their agricultural heritage.
54e Dev Studios
Venture Round in 2020
54e Dev Studios is a game development company that specializes in creating immersive gaming experiences by integrating robotics with real-time video technology. The company focuses on developing online video games that allow users to interact with and control robots remotely, particularly in mobile gaming contexts such as golfing robots. By combining low-latency live video with user communication, 54e Dev Studios aims to deliver a unique and engaging gaming experience that bridges the gap between virtual and real-life interactions.
Rite Way Mfg.
Venture Round in 2020
Rite Way designs and produces farm equipment for seedbed preparation. Their machinery includes land rollers, rock pickers, windrowers, heavy harrows, rotary harrows, crush rite crimper rollers, compact discs, and bale carts.
Taiv
Seed Round in 2020
Taiv Inc. is a Winnipeg-based company that specializes in designing targeted content and advertisements for businesses. Founded in 2018, the company operates a web application that enables users to modify content or schedule advertisements effectively. Taiv's innovative approach allows it to replace generic commercials on live television with more relevant advertisements, particularly benefiting bars and restaurants. By combining proprietary hardware and software, Taiv enhances the advertising experience during commercial breaks, allowing businesses to promote special events and products more effectively, thereby increasing customer engagement and sales.
SalonScale
Seed Round in 2020
SalonScale Technology Inc. is a Canadian company founded in 2018 that specializes in providing innovative solutions for hair salons. It has developed a Bluetooth-based scale designed for accurately measuring hair color products. This technology is complemented by a mobile platform that allows salons to manage product usage and costs through a web-based dashboard. SalonScale aims to empower stylists by offering tools that enhance inventory management and cost calculation, enabling salons to differentiate between the costs of hair color and stylist labor. With a rapidly growing user base of over 1,000 salons in North America, SalonScale is committed to supporting the success of hairstylists through its smart technology solutions.
Degelman Industries
Private Equity Round in 2020
Degelman Industries Ltd., founded in 1962 and based in Regina, Canada, specializes in the design and manufacturing of high-quality agricultural machinery and equipment. The company offers a diverse range of products, including tillage equipment, bulldozer blades, heavy harrows, land rollers, rock removal equipment, and cutting tools. These products are aimed at enhancing soil quality and increasing crop yields for the agricultural sector. Degelman Industries also provides parts, services, and warranty options to support its customers. With an extensive network of dealers worldwide, the company is committed to improving the efficiency and productivity of farmers through its innovative equipment solutions.
Maxies excavating
Venture Round in 2019
Maxies Excavating is focused on civil earth work constructions for public and private sector.
Superior Farms Solution
Venture Round in 2019
Superior farms solution design and manufacture farming machines that makes farming hassle free for farmers.
G-Mac's AgTeam
Venture Round in 2019
G-Mac's AgTeam Inc. is a Canadian company based in Kindersley that specializes in crop production and agronomic services. Founded in 2000, the company offers a range of services including agronomy, nutrient management, sample analysis, and crop protection. Its product offerings encompass herbicides, fungicides, fertilizers, and biologicals, along with custom application services. G-Mac's AgTeam also focuses on innovative solutions such as field moisture services, data collection, and virtual reality fertility services. Through these services, the company aims to enhance agricultural productivity while promoting environmentally sustainable practices for farmers.
Cova
Series A in 2018
Cova is a developer of retail software specifically tailored for the cannabis industry, aimed at simplifying compliance and enhancing dispensary management. The platform automates compliance processes and integrates with various tools, allowing retailers to efficiently manage their operations. Cova's offerings include mobile reporting dashboards and an express checkout application, which help clients reduce operational costs and improve customer experiences. By providing comprehensive solutions that cover seed-to-sale compliance and online payment capabilities, Cova empowers cannabis retailers to streamline their operations and increase revenue while navigating the complexities of the industry.
Smart Employee Benefits
Post in 2018
Smart Employee Benefits Inc., based in Mississauga, Canada, is a technology company specializing in automating business processes and providing software solutions for managing group benefit plans and wellness programs. They serve corporate and government clients, offering services such as healthcare claims processing, employee benefits management, and related software solutions. Additionally, they provide professional services in areas like supply chain management, integration, energy resource provisioning, and technical infrastructure support.
Med-Life Discoveries
Venture Round in 2018
Med-Life Discoveries is a biotechnology company located in Saskatoon, Canada, specializing in the development of synthetic plasmalogens and plasmalogen precursors aimed at treating various diseases. The company focuses on providing metabolic precursor products that replicate the chemical bonds typically produced by peroxisomal enzymes, which are essential in addressing conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. Additionally, Med-Life Discoveries offers screening test kits and health monitoring products for cancers, including colon, pancreatic, and ovarian cancers, as well as for multiple sclerosis. By leveraging decades of research, the company aims to address metabolic abnormalities that can precede the onset of these diseases, thereby enhancing treatment options available to clinics and hospitals.
Burgess Creek Exploration
Venture Round in 2018
Burgess Creek Exploration is a private company focused on the exploration and development of light oil and gas, primarily operating in Southeast Saskatchewan. The firm specializes in identifying conventional oil and gas reservoirs, utilizing expertise and innovative technologies to select projects and manage finances effectively. With a strong emphasis on operational efficiency, Burgess Creek Exploration boasts favorable operating margins and a low risk profile associated with light crude oil. Additionally, the company is committed to maintaining a robust health, safety, and environmental program, ensuring responsible practices throughout its operations.
Fort Garry Brewing
Acquisition in 2016
Fort Garry Brewing Company Ltd., established in 1930 and located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, specializes in brewing, producing, and distributing a diverse selection of ales and beers, including pale, dark, rouge, light, pilsner, and lime varieties. In addition to its own products, the company distributes brands from other breweries within Manitoba. Fort Garry Brewing is committed to crafting high-quality, fresh-flavored beers using traditional brewing techniques and a variety of ingredients. The company also offers branded merchandise such as T-shirts, sweatshirts, and hats through its online platform. Furthermore, it has entered into a strategic collaboration agreement with Delta 9 Cannabis Inc., enhancing its market presence.
Prairie Meats
Acquisition in 2015
Prairie Meats LP, founded in 1983 and headquartered in Saskatoon, Canada, is a producer and distributor of fresh and frozen meat products. The company offers a diverse selection, including beef, pork, poultry, lamb, seafood, and specialty items. In addition to raw meat, Prairie Meats provides a variety of prepared foods such as smoked meats, deli products, appetizers, salads, sauces, and BBQ-ready meals. Catering services for events are also available, along with options for custom processing and corporate gifts. The company serves a range of clients, including retail, wholesale, and institutional customers, and also facilitates online sales of its products.
Warman Home Centre
Acquisition in 2012
Warman Home Centre is a distributor and supplier of building products catering to both individuals and contractors. The company provides a diverse selection of agriculture packages, which include farm buildings and cattle shelters, alongside home packages such as decks, garages, and fencing. These offerings enable customers to access essential building components necessary for home renovations and do-it-yourself projects at competitive prices.
Three Farmers
Venture Round in 2012
Three Farmers is a Canadian company founded by a trio of dedicated farmers, Colin, Dan, and Ron, who prioritize sustainable agricultural practices and quality food production. They offer a range of healthy snacks, including camelina oil, roasted chickpeas, roasted pea pops, and crunchy lentils. The company focuses on providing nutrient-rich foods while adhering to responsible farming methods and minimal processing. Products are available through health stores and specialty shops across Canada, reflecting the farmers' commitment to connecting with consumers and sharing their agricultural heritage.
Solido Design Automation
Series C in 2011
Solido Design Automation Inc. specializes in providing variation-aware design and analysis software solutions for custom integrated circuits, including systems-on-chip. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Saskatoon, Canada, with additional offices in California, Asia, and Europe, the company offers a range of tools such as Fast PVT, Fast Monte Carlo, High-Sigma Monte Carlo, DesignSense, and Cell Optimizer. These applications help designers in the semiconductor industry enhance design performance, increase yield, and improve productivity by efficiently simulating various design scenarios. Solido's proprietary algorithms form the foundation of its technology, allowing users to achieve accurate simulation results while minimizing the time and resources typically required for complex analyses. In 2017, Solido became a subsidiary of Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software Inc., further integrating its innovative solutions into a broader technology ecosystem.
Western Building Centres Limited
Venture Round in 2009
Western Building Centres Limited is a Canadian company based in Saskatoon that operates home hardware retail outlets. Founded in 2006, the company serves as a consolidator of hardware and building materials, focusing on providing a comprehensive range of products to meet the needs of the construction and home improvement markets.
Solido Design Automation
Series B in 2007
Solido Design Automation Inc. specializes in providing variation-aware design and analysis software solutions for custom integrated circuits, including systems-on-chip. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Saskatoon, Canada, with additional offices in California, Asia, and Europe, the company offers a range of tools such as Fast PVT, Fast Monte Carlo, High-Sigma Monte Carlo, DesignSense, and Cell Optimizer. These applications help designers in the semiconductor industry enhance design performance, increase yield, and improve productivity by efficiently simulating various design scenarios. Solido's proprietary algorithms form the foundation of its technology, allowing users to achieve accurate simulation results while minimizing the time and resources typically required for complex analyses. In 2017, Solido became a subsidiary of Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software Inc., further integrating its innovative solutions into a broader technology ecosystem.
Terra Grain Fuels
Debt Financing in 2006
Terra Grain Fuels operates as a producer of ethanol and dried distiller's grains, primarily engaging in the agriculture and energy sectors. The company contracts with wheat growers to source its raw materials and subsequently sells its finished products to manufacturers, including ethanol blenders, in the Canadian provinces of Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Manitoba. Terra Grain Fuels focuses on wholesaling, manufacturing, and marketing within the ethanol industry, contributing to the supply chain for agricultural and energy solutions.
Performance Plants
Venture Round in 2006
Performance Plants Inc. is an agricultural biotechnology company focused on enhancing crop yields and resilience through gene discovery and trait development. Founded in 1995 and based in Kingston, Canada, the company specializes in technologies that improve productivity in major staple crops, such as corn, soybeans, and canola, as well as biomass crops like switchgrass and industrial hemp for biofuel production. Performance Plants offers a range of innovations, including Yield Protection Technology, Heat and Drought Tolerance Technology, and Water Efficiency Technology, which allow farmers to increase yields while minimizing irrigation needs and reducing chemical usage. The company has established licensing agreements with leading multinational seed firms and has successfully entered markets in China and India. Notably, Performance Plants regulates the plant's own genes rather than introducing foreign genes, promoting sustainable agricultural practices. With a strong research and development foundation, Performance Plants is committed to addressing the challenges of climate variability and food security globally.
Golden Health Care
Venture Round in 2006
Golden Health Care specializes in providing senior living services that foster a sense of community among residents. The company designs its facilities to create small, intimate environments known as clusters or households, where groups of 15 to 18 residents live together. Each cluster is equipped with its own kitchen, dining area, living room, and therapeutic tub room, which helps to ensure that residents enjoy a familiar and comfortable atmosphere. By supporting the aging in place model, Golden Health Care allows seniors to maintain their independence while benefiting from personalized care and companionship in a home-like setting.
Librestream
Venture Round in 2006
Librestream Technologies Inc., established in 2003 and headquartered in Winnipeg, Canada, specializes in mobile video collaboration solutions for Fortune 500 organizations. Its flagship product, Onsight, enables real-time virtual presence for remote experts to assess environments and troubleshoot equipment. Onsight's suite of products includes collaboration software, rugged smart cameras, and management tools, serving diverse industries such as manufacturing, oil and gas, healthcare, and government. Librestream's solutions help enterprises achieve cost-efficiencies through accelerated problem resolution, reduced downtime, and improved productivity. The company has strategic partnerships with industry leaders like Cisco Systems and Verizon Wireless.
Performance Plants
Venture Round in 2005
Performance Plants Inc. is an agricultural biotechnology company focused on enhancing crop yields and resilience through gene discovery and trait development. Founded in 1995 and based in Kingston, Canada, the company specializes in technologies that improve productivity in major staple crops, such as corn, soybeans, and canola, as well as biomass crops like switchgrass and industrial hemp for biofuel production. Performance Plants offers a range of innovations, including Yield Protection Technology, Heat and Drought Tolerance Technology, and Water Efficiency Technology, which allow farmers to increase yields while minimizing irrigation needs and reducing chemical usage. The company has established licensing agreements with leading multinational seed firms and has successfully entered markets in China and India. Notably, Performance Plants regulates the plant's own genes rather than introducing foreign genes, promoting sustainable agricultural practices. With a strong research and development foundation, Performance Plants is committed to addressing the challenges of climate variability and food security globally.
Avalon Oil & Gas
Venture Round in 2005
Avalon Oil & Gas Ltd. is a Calgary-based company focused on the exploration, development, and acquisition of conventional and thermal heavy oil properties primarily in the Lloydminster region of Alberta and Saskatchewan. The company prioritizes environmental safety and governance in its operations, aiming to provide effective resource management solutions. Through its activities, Avalon seeks to enhance its portfolio of heavy oil assets while adhering to high industry standards.
Warman Home Centre
Venture Round in 2000
Warman Home Centre is a distributor and supplier of building products catering to both individuals and contractors. The company provides a diverse selection of agriculture packages, which include farm buildings and cattle shelters, alongside home packages such as decks, garages, and fencing. These offerings enable customers to access essential building components necessary for home renovations and do-it-yourself projects at competitive prices.
Jump.ca
Venture Round in 1999
Jump.ca Wireless Supply Corp. is a Saskatchewan-based retailer specializing in cellular products and services. Established in 2000, the company has over 20 years of experience in the wireless industry. Its offerings include mobile phones, smartphones, tablets, and a range of accessories such as cases, chargers, headphones, and wearables. Additionally, Jump.ca provides Internet services, trade-in options, repair services, and home and business monitoring solutions. Customers can purchase products through physical stores located in Saskatoon, Regina, Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, and Estevan, as well as through an online platform. The company emphasizes its local roots while offering a comprehensive selection of telecommunications solutions.
Can-pro Farms
Venture Round in 1999
Canpro farms harvests and processes alfalfa that is grown by local farmers and shipped domestically and globally.
Drake Meats
Drake Meats is a producer of sausage, bacon, smokies, wieners, and burgers.
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