500 Startups V

500 Startups V, established in 2020, is an early-stage venture capital fund based in San Francisco, California. It is managed by 500 Global, a firm known for its global reach and active investment approach. The fund focuses on backing promising entrepreneurs in the United States, primarily in the software and technology sectors.

Tim Chae

Managing Partner

David Dufresne

Partner

Sanjay Singhal

Partner, Canada

Christine Tsai

Co-Founder, Partner and CEO

Bedy Yang

Managing Partner

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9fin

Series B in 2024
9fin Limited is a London-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in developing artificial intelligence software designed to provide comprehensive financial data for the bond market, particularly focusing on high-yield bonds. The company offers a data analytics platform that utilizes computer vision and machine learning to facilitate the search, filtering, and analysis of financial information. By delivering real-time market news, deal monitoring, and price data presented in chart formats, 9fin supports professionals in finance, investment banking, and asset management in making informed investment decisions. Its tools foster collaboration among teams and assist users in assessing risks effectively, ultimately streamlining the decision-making process in the credit markets.

Digital Studio

Seed Round in 2024
Digital Studio is a leading technology company specializing in AI-driven digital transformation. Our mission is to bridge the gap between human creativity and machine intelligence by developing cutting-edge solutions that revolutionize content creation, workflow automation, and business operations. Our flagship product, Aura AI V2.0, is an advanced AI-powered platform designed to streamline content generation and automation across various industries. Whether for entrepreneurs, creative professionals, or enterprises, Aura AI V2.0 offers the intelligence and efficiency needed to enhance productivity and optimize workflows. Key Features of Aura AI V2.0 AI-Powered Content Creation – Generates high-quality text, visuals, and marketing materials in seconds. Intelligent Automation – Automates repetitive tasks like social media management, email campaigns, and CRM updates. Seamless Integrations – Connects with CMS platforms, CRM systems, and design tools for a unified workflow. Data-Driven Optimization – Provides AI-powered insights and recommendations to improve engagement and efficiency. Personalized AI Assistance – Adapts to user behavior, offering tailored content suggestions and workflow enhancements. Why Digital Studio? User-Focused AI – Designed for intuitive and accessible use across multiple industries. Ethical AI Development – Committed to transparency, security, and responsible data usage. Continuous Innovation – Advanced AI models that evolve with market needs. Scalable Solutions – Suitable for startups, businesses, and enterprises looking for AI-driven growth. Shaping the Future of AI-Powered Workflows Digital Studio is redefining the way businesses and creators use AI. With Aura AI V2.0, we empower users to enhance efficiency, boost creativity, and streamline digital processes. Visit Digital Studio to explore how AI-driven innovation can transform your business.

Xujing Fanghua Pictures

Angel Round in 2023
Xujing Fanghua Pictures is a production company that focuses on the production and distribution of overseas online short dramas.

Dinari

Seed Round in 2023
Dinari is a company specializing in global employee stock options and incentive management. It provides a comprehensive platform that facilitates equity management, options grants, payroll compliance, taxes, and vesting schedules. By offering these services, Dinari enables organizations to effectively manage their stock plans and ensure compliance with relevant regulations. The company's focus is on simplifying the incentive management process, thereby giving investors direct exposure to trusted assets through an efficient and user-friendly approach.

Kuppitek AI Solutions

Seed Round in 2023
We provide AI-driven CRM solutions that help businesses build stronger customer relationships, streamline processes, and drive growth. Our platform simplifies data management, enhances sales forecasting, automates communication, and delivers real-time insights all in one place. With smart segmentation and predictive analytics, businesses can personalize interactions, boost conversions, and make data-driven decisions effortlessly. We’re here to transform the way businesses connect with customers making every interaction smarter, faster, and more impactful.

MNZL

Seed Round in 2023
MNZL is focused on enhancing access to capital for individuals in Egypt by leveraging technology to transform asset ownership into liquidity. The company has developed a property technology marketplace platform that enables users to register their homes digitally and access home equity investments. Through its innovative digital solutions, MNZL offers financing options at competitive interest rates and provides a user-friendly dashboard for clients to manage their assets and mortgage options seamlessly. By facilitating easier access to funds based on asset value, MNZL aims to redefine asset-backed financing in Africa and empower individuals to utilize their wealth effectively.

Vipot Reklam Danışmanlık

Funding Round in 2023
Vipot Reklam Danışmanlık is a digital advertising agency that carries out data-based advertising studies and offers web design, SEO, social media, application, CRM, and internet advertising solutions.

Scape Mexico

Seed Round in 2023
Scape is an online platform that offers convenient at-home massage services, connecting qualified therapists with clients in need of relaxation and recovery. Customers can easily select from a variety of massage types, including individual, deep tissue, sports, and parental massages. By entering their address and preferred payment method, clients can receive a massage within a maximum of three hours, ensuring a seamless experience. Scape prioritizes security and trust, providing a reliable option for those seeking comfort and well-being in the convenience of their own space.

Dyne

Seed Round in 2022
Dyne is a Vancouver-based company founded in 2021 that offers a machine learning-based analytics and customer data platform tailored for the restaurant and retail sectors. The platform enhances operational efficiency by streamlining decision-making processes and aims to boost revenue for establishments of all sizes. Dyne's innovative approach also focuses on facilitating connections among individuals over shared dining experiences by providing access to coupons, allowing users to coordinate meals at their favorite restaurants while benefiting from reduced pricing. Through its technology, Dyne seeks to improve both customer experiences and financial performance in the food service industry.

Calo

Seed Round in 2022
Calo is a direct-to-consumer food tech company that specializes in personalized meal subscriptions. The company’s app calculates the specific calories and macronutrients users require, delivering ready-to-eat meals tailored to their fitness goals. By matching users with chef-prepared meals, Calo ensures high-quality food that caters to busy lifestyles. The platform offers a diverse range of meal plans based on individual dietary needs, facilitated by nutritionist-approved algorithms. With a user-friendly interface, the Calo app allows users to analyze their nutritional requirements and subscribe to meal plans in under two minutes, providing a convenient solution for those seeking healthy food options delivered directly to their doorstep.

Jmem Tek

Angel Round in 2022
Jmem Tek is a technology company focused on enhancing information security through innovative memory solutions. It has developed a novel type of memory known as Multi-States One-Time Programmable (MSOTP), which improves the resilience of transistors against hacking and reverse engineering. This technology not only increases security but also enhances efficiency in terms of area and power consumption. In addition to MSOTP, the company is working on various cybersecurity products, including Physically Unclonable Functions (PUF) and True Random Number Generators (TRNG), while actively researching Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC). Jmem Tek also offers design services to cater to the diverse requirements of clients, aiming to enable secure usage of IoT devices in automotive and electronic applications, thereby addressing the growing concerns surrounding information security in an increasingly interconnected world.

GRVT

Pre Seed Round in 2022
GRVT is an institutional-grade self-custody derivatives trading platform that focuses on eliminating counterparty risk while enhancing trading efficiency. The platform incorporates innovative ZK-powered volition technology, which separates exchange and custody functions, allowing clients to maintain full control of their assets. GRVT offers a range of trading options, including request-for-quote (RFQ) and central limit order book (CLOB) mechanisms for futures and perpetual contracts. Additionally, the platform prioritizes privacy-enabled trading and features a robust Know Your Customer (KYC) process, ensuring compliance and security for its users. With high transaction throughput, GRVT is designed to meet the needs of sophisticated traders in the derivatives market.

Umoja Labs

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Umoja Labs offers crypto-enabled payment solutions tailored for informal markets, particularly in Africa. Backed by prominent investors like Coinbase and Mercy Corps, the company facilitates instant money transfers via feature-phone compatible digital wallets, a mobile point-of-sale system for merchants, and mass-payouts dashboard. Its platform supports stablecoin custody, mobile money e-float, and fiat currency transactions through APIs, fostering financial inclusion in underserved areas.

Raise

Seed Round in 2021
Raise is a financial technology company that offers digital solutions to streamline the fundraising process for startups, founders, investors, and law firms. Its online platform enables users to efficiently manage fundraising efforts, corporate structures, and equity. By automating cap tables and securely storing essential legal documents, Raise allows clients to create data-driven fundraising strategies that clarify company valuation and ownership dynamics before and after capital raises. The platform also facilitates collaboration with potential investors and simplifies the agreement signing process, thereby enhancing decision-making and deal finalization for its users.

Krosslinker

Seed Round in 2020
KrossLinker specializes in material chemistry to create advanced thermal insulation materials specifically for the cold-chain biopharmaceutical packaging industry. The company’s primary product addresses the critical needs of shipping temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals, biologics, and vaccines, ensuring their protection during transit. KrossLinker's innovative insulation material is designed to provide superior performance, durability, and moisture resistance, while also being eco-friendly. This enables clients to handle bio-pharmaceutical products safely and effectively, meeting the stringent demands of the industry.

Trusting Social

Series B in 2020
Trusting Social, established in 2013, is a Singapore-based AI Fintech company that specializes in credit scoring solutions for emerging markets. It leverages big data technology, social, web, and mobile data to score consumers who lack traditional credit history, enabling lenders to extend credit to the underbanked. The company operates in Vietnam, Indonesia, India, and the Philippines, with offices in each of these countries.

Avidbots

Series B in 2019
Avidbots, established in 2014 and headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, specializes in developing and manufacturing autonomous commercial floor cleaning robots. Their flagship product, NEO, uses laser mapping technology to efficiently clean and maintain large spaces in various industries, including airports, retail malls, hospitals, and warehouses. NEO operates alongside human cleaning crews, allowing them to focus on higher-value tasks while the robot handles repetitive floor scrubbing. The company's mission is to integrate robots into everyday life to enhance human potential.

Levee

Seed Round in 2019
Levee is a technology company based in São Paulo, Brazil, established in 2016. It specializes in developing a platform that leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to connect informal, unskilled workers with formal job opportunities in various sectors, including retail, food services, and healthcare. By utilizing data science and automation, Levee offers a comprehensive hiring solution that enhances efficiency in recruiting frontline workers. The company's approach focuses on creating an inclusive candidate experience while ensuring organizations can rapidly hire and build an engaged workforce. Through its innovative technology, Levee aims to optimize human resource processes, improve employee engagement, and boost productivity for businesses.

Motorleaf

Seed Round in 2018
Motorleaf is an agriculture technology company based in Sutton, Canada, specializing in artificial intelligence solutions for greenhouse production. Founded in 2015, the company provides a range of hardware and software tools designed to enhance the efficiency of growers. Its Motorleaf hardware serves as a plug-and-play solution that allows users to control, monitor, and automate various aspects of their operations. Complementing this hardware is the Motorleaf Operating System, which offers accessible data management through wireless-enabled devices such as desktops, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. By leveraging machine learning and data-driven algorithms, Motorleaf delivers insights that help farmers optimize plant health and improve yield while reducing operational costs. The company's technology significantly enhances harvest forecasting accuracy, achieving reductions in error rates by up to 70% and outperforming human estimates. With a focus on innovation in artificial intelligence, Motorleaf positions itself as a key player in the advancement of agricultural practices.

BenchSci

Series A in 2018
BenchSci is a developer of a research intelligence platform that leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance the efficiency of biomedical research. The company's technology translates both closed and open-access data into actionable recommendations for specific experiments, particularly in antibody extraction. By streamlining the experimental process, BenchSci allows researchers and scientists to conduct successful experiments more quickly and with reduced resource wastage. The platform is utilized by pharmaceutical companies and over 4,300 research centers globally, significantly contributing to the acceleration of drug discovery and biomedical advancements.

GetCraft

Seed Round in 2018
GetCraft is a leading creative directory in Southeast Asia that connects innovative companies with vetted marketing, content, and media providers. The platform facilitates the discovery of content creators and marketers, allowing businesses to source high-quality content for their marketing needs, including influencer marketing and native advertising. To date, GetCraft has successfully linked over 1,500 large companies with more than 10,000 providers, facilitating projects valued at over US$24 million. By streamlining the process of finding and managing content creators, GetCraft enables companies and agencies to access effective marketing solutions at competitive prices.

reDock

Pre Seed Round in 2018
reDock Inc., established in 2016 and headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, specializes in AI-driven software that streamlines and accelerates the process of responding to complex Request for Proposals (RFPs). Its platform automates document management, requirement matching, and compliance checks, enabling IT consulting, IT staffing, and management consulting firms in North America to create compelling proposals up to ten times faster.

Finaeo

Pre Seed Round in 2017
FINAEO Inc. is a Toronto-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in developing digital applications for the life and health insurance sector. Its all-in-one platform serves as a digital assistant and sales coach for financial advisors, enabling users to share documents, track tasks, answer questions, and schedule meetings on both iOS and Android devices. FINAEO’s digital marketplace effectively connects insurance carriers, brokers, and clients, streamlining policy fulfillment and enhancing distribution processes. By empowering independent brokers, the company aims to improve efficiency and foster growth within the insurance industry.

BenchSci

Seed Round in 2017
BenchSci is a developer of a research intelligence platform that leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance the efficiency of biomedical research. The company's technology translates both closed and open-access data into actionable recommendations for specific experiments, particularly in antibody extraction. By streamlining the experimental process, BenchSci allows researchers and scientists to conduct successful experiments more quickly and with reduced resource wastage. The platform is utilized by pharmaceutical companies and over 4,300 research centers globally, significantly contributing to the acceleration of drug discovery and biomedical advancements.

Fluent.ai

Seed Round in 2017
Fluent.ai is a Montreal-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in advanced speech recognition solutions. The company employs a unique machine learning approach that enables its technology to understand natural phrases across various languages, accents, and challenging noise environments, such as those found in smart homes and connected vehicles. Fluent.ai's speech recognition engine is designed to provide personalized voice user interfaces that can function both online and offline, making it suitable for a wide range of applications, including wearables and virtual reality headsets. By focusing on understanding the meaning of audible speech rather than converting it to text, Fluent.ai offers a reliable and flexible solution for businesses aiming to enhance user interaction through voice technology.

Local Logic

Seed Round in 2017
Local Logic is a location intelligence platform based in Montreal, Quebec, that focuses on digitizing the built environment to make location data understandable and actionable for various stakeholders, including consumers, investors, developers, and governments. The platform harnesses artificial intelligence, geospatial data, and user-generated information to offer insights into lifestyle and location characteristics. With proprietary insights derived from over 75 billion data points, Local Logic provides predictive and precise analytics that inform decision-making in the real estate sector, which impacts the vast real estate market in the US and Canada. The company's services cater to commercial real estate, urban planning, and other location-based industries, assisting major developers and investors in shaping sustainable and equitable urban environments.

Welltrack

Seed Round in 2017
WellTrack is a Canadian company based in Fredericton that specializes in providing on-demand online therapy aimed at addressing mental health issues such as stress, anxiety, and depression. As a subsidiary of CyberPsyc Software Solutions, Inc., WellTrack offers an interactive self-help platform that incorporates computerized cognitive behavioral therapy (CCBT) techniques. This service is designed to enhance access to mental health care for students, faculty, and employees, enabling them to manage their mental well-being effectively.

Shoelace

Seed Round in 2017
Shoelace offers a software solution that enables online merchants to easily conduct retargeting campaigns. The company helps fast growing Shopify brands boost sales by showing the right customers, the right ads at the right time with customer journey retargeting. Shoelace was founded on 2015 and is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario.

Attendease

Seed Round in 2017
Attendease is an event automation platform designed specifically for corporate event teams, facilitating a repeatable and scalable planning and execution process. Founded by Jamie, Mike, and Patrick in 2001, the company initially focused on event registration and website development for mid-sized and large technology firms. Recognizing the need for a more efficient solution, they developed a platform to automate various tasks associated with event management. Today, Attendease offers a cloud-based solution that streamlines multiple aspects of event planning, including workflow automation, website creation, and registration processes. This approach not only enhances productivity but also minimizes errors and provides valuable data-driven insights for event planners. As a customer-focused organization, Attendease continues to evolve, aiming to simplify the complexities of event management for corporate clients.

Meya.ai

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Meya is a developer of a customer experience automation platform that focuses on conversational artificial intelligence and workflow automation. Its Bot Studio allows users to create sophisticated digital assistants and bots through a web-based integrated development environment (IDE). This platform includes essential tools such as a flow and code editor, test chat, live debugger, and visualizer, facilitating the building, training, and hosting of bots. Meya's solutions enable businesses and brands to reduce operational costs while enhancing their customer experience capabilities. The platform also features a conversational framework, analytics, and integration tools for various messaging applications, streamlining the deployment of automated customer interactions.

Lumotune

Seed Round in 2017
We are creating a platform to transform the world’s glass into digital displays.

Chatter Research

Seed Round in 2017
Chatter Research Inc. is a company that specializes in providing a real-time customer research and feedback application tailored for the retail and hospitality sectors. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with an additional office in Mountain View, California, Chatter Research enables businesses to engage customers in conversational surveys via text message as they exit stores or restaurants. This innovative approach leverages AI-powered conversations to gather immediate feedback, allowing retailers and restaurants to enhance customer experiences and drive sales. As of January 2020, Chatter Research operates as a subsidiary of Stingray Business.

Chatkit

Seed Round in 2017
Chatkit Inc. is a Toronto-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in conversational marketing. It provides an AI-driven chatbot platform designed for social marketers, retailers, and Shopify merchants, enabling brands to manage and automate customer conversations across various messaging channels, including Facebook Messenger. By facilitating dynamic, two-way dialogues, Chatkit helps businesses enhance customer engagement and build lasting relationships. The platform also measures customer interaction and the effectiveness of products, empowering companies to boost sales and foster customer loyalty.

Humi

Seed Round in 2017
Humi is a cloud-based software platform that automates human resources processes, offering a comprehensive solution for businesses. The platform streamlines various HR functions, including employee recruiting and onboarding, time-off tracking, scheduling, payroll management, and benefits administration. Additionally, it provides tools for performance monitoring and reporting, allowing organizations to enhance efficiency and modernize their human resource management. By integrating these essential functions into one platform, Humi enables businesses to simplify their HR operations and improve overall workforce management.

CreditCaptain

Seed Round in 2017
CreditCaptain is an innovative fintech company revolutionizing the way individuals boost their credit scores. Leveraging advanced AI technology and a user-friendly platform, CreditCaptain provides personalized credit improvement plans, real-time tracking, and actionable insights to help users achieve their financial goals. Our mission is to empower individuals with the tools and knowledge they need to enhance their creditworthiness and unlock better financial opportunities. With CreditCaptain, users can expect a seamless experience, expert guidance, and significant improvements in their credit scores, paving the way for a brighter financial future.

Setter

Seed Round in 2017
Setter Inc. is a Toronto-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in connecting homeowners with personal home managers through its application. The platform enables users to easily book a variety of home maintenance and repair services, including window cleaning, landscaping, furnace installation, and countertop replacement. By providing personalized recommendations and managing all aspects of home improvement, Setter aims to simplify the process of maintaining and enhancing residential properties. As of November 2020, Setter operates as a subsidiary of Thumbtack, Inc., further expanding its reach in the professional services market.

InnerSpace

Seed Round in 2017
InnerSpace Technologies Inc., established in 2014 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, specializes in indoor mapping and navigation solutions. It offers a turnkey platform that automatically generates maps and locates people and objects within indoor spaces using advanced mapping technology, smartphone-compatible sensors, and machine learning. The company's location-as-a-service provides contextual maps and positioning data on a subscription basis, catering to both enterprise and consumer needs. With a global presence, InnerSpace serves clients primarily in the United States, Europe, Asia, and Canada, helping them make informed decisions about space utilization and corporate real estate.

Obie

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Obie is a developer of an artificial intelligence-based platform designed to enhance workplace efficiency by managing requests and knowledge bases. The company's tool effectively surfaces knowledge from various silos and delivers it to users at the point of inquiry. This functionality helps mid-sized companies streamline their internal support processes and fosters business growth by enabling quicker access to information. By leveraging AI, Obie aims to improve the overall effectiveness of knowledge management within organizations.

UrbanLogiq

Convertible Note in 2017
UrbanLogiq is a Canadian company that specializes in providing a cloud-based platform for city planners through machine learning analytics. Founded in 2016 and based in Surrey, the company integrates diverse datasets from various government departments, as well as public and private sources, to create a comprehensive and user-friendly platform. This integration allows for enhanced data integrity, safety, and compliance, ultimately enabling faster and more informed decision-making in urban planning. UrbanLogiq's offerings include tools for economic development, which provide insights into local business and demographic changes, as well as transportation analytics that focus on traffic patterns and road safety. The company's innovative approach to data management supports the responsible application of artificial intelligence in the public sector, setting a standard for operational efficiency and transparency. UrbanLogiq originally emerged from the Startup in Residence Program with the City of San Francisco, allowing it to tailor its solutions for government needs.

Synervoz

Seed Round in 2017
Synervoz Communications Inc., established in 2014 and headquartered in Ingleside, Canada, specializes in developing innovative voice-based communication solutions. Their flagship product, Switchboard, facilitates hands-free communication, allowing users to listen to music and interact with friends while wearing headphones. The application is designed for remote teams, offering features that enable users to set permissions on who can reach them and when. Compatible with mobile phones (iOS and Android), web applications, and desktop platforms (Windows and Mac), Switchboard aims to enhance real-time voice and video interaction by balancing voice and content audio in real time. The company leverages advanced speech, audio, and machine learning technologies to create new modes of social interaction, making it feel like users are in the same room even when listening to music or watching videos together online. Synervoz also provides demo apps and SDKs for licensing, helping other companies develop streaming, OTT, and social applications more efficiently.

Verifi Media

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Verifi Media is a rights management solution for media creators and businesses, leveraging the power of distributed ledger and open source technology, resulting in a new dynamic format for media assets. The company's platform aids in the replacement of common music file types with a new file format that can be easily identified and can convert hard-code contractual and rights management data into an actual file when it is created.

Keatext

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Keatext Inc. is a Montreal-based company founded in 2010 that specializes in AI-powered text analytics. It offers a cloud-based platform designed to synthesize and analyze customer feedback from various sources, including surveys, online reviews, chat logs, and social media. By utilizing deep learning and natural language processing, Keatext enables businesses to uncover actionable insights from large volumes of unstructured data. The platform helps organizations understand customer sentiment and intent, allowing them to respond effectively to customer needs. With its comprehensive dashboard, Keatext aims to enhance customer experience management and foster meaningful relationships between businesses and their clients.

Element AI

Seed Round in 2016
Element AI Inc. is an artificial intelligence company based in Montreal, Canada, with an additional office in Toronto. Founded in 2016, Element AI specializes in providing AI solutions that help organizations identify opportunities for artificial intelligence and machine learning integration. The company operates an AI as a Service (AIaaS) platform, enabling businesses to launch and develop AI solutions in collaboration with large corporations. Its offerings span various industries, including insurance, banking, manufacturing, logistics, retail, and consumer packaged goods. Element AI emphasizes the operationalization of AI by delivering software products that enhance decision-making and improve business agility. The company also conducts research and development to advance AI technology and maintains partnerships with academic institutions to foster innovation. Through its systems integrator approach, Element AI assists organizations in implementing and commercializing AI solutions tailored to their specific needs.

Privy

Venture Round in 2016
Privy, Inc. is a Boston-based company that operates a marketing platform designed to assist small businesses, particularly in the e-commerce sector, in building and managing email lists. Founded in 2010, Privy's platform offers a range of tools for customer acquisition and engagement, including website popups, exit intent features, customizable banners, and landing pages that facilitate conversion tracking across various channels. Additionally, the company provides an iPad application for collecting email addresses from customers in retail environments and at events. By simplifying advanced marketing strategies, Privy empowers small e-commerce brands and local businesses to enhance their customer outreach, drive conversions, and foster growth.

Chisel.ai

Seed Round in 2016
Chisel AI specializes in providing artificial intelligence solutions tailored for the insurance industry, both in Canada and internationally. Founded in 2015 and based in Toronto, the company utilizes natural language processing and named entity recognition to analyze various digital document formats, including Word, PDF, and Excel. Its software effectively processes both structured and unstructured text, allowing for the extraction of critical data from previously unreadable documents. Chisel AI's offerings include automation of key tasks such as data extraction, errors and omissions checks, submission prioritization, claims triage, and quote comparison. By enabling insurers, reinsurers, and brokers to harness previously inaccessible information, Chisel AI enhances operational efficiency and decision-making within the insurance sector.

AmpMe

Series A in 2016
AmpMe is a music application that enables users to create a synchronized multi-speaker setup using their smartphones. By allowing individuals to connect their devices, AmpMe transforms personal phones into a cohesive sound system, enhancing the music experience at gatherings. Users can host or join parties by entering a party code, and once a session is initiated, the app automatically syncs the devices to play music in unison. The platform is compatible with both Android and iOS smartphones and tablets, as well as certain Bluetooth speakers. Users can access music from various sources, including SoundCloud, with plans to expand compatibility in the future. AmpMe effectively combines technology and social interaction, making it easier for friends to enjoy music together, no matter the location.

NestReady

Seed Round in 2016
NestReady Inc. is a real estate technology company based in Montreal, Canada, founded in 2012. The company has developed a comprehensive online platform that integrates all stages of the home buying experience, bridging the gap between home discovery and financing. Its solution allows mortgage lenders to enhance their understanding of clients, streamline the home buying process, and reduce customer acquisition costs. The platform offers a white-label, plug-and-play service that enables lenders to provide a seamless homebuying experience directly on their websites, fostering stronger relationships with customers and improving conversion rates. By simplifying the connection between real estate and mortgage services, NestReady aims to create a more efficient and user-friendly environment for both homebuyers and lenders.

Local Logic

Angel Round in 2016
Local Logic is a location intelligence platform based in Montreal, Quebec, that focuses on digitizing the built environment to make location data understandable and actionable for various stakeholders, including consumers, investors, developers, and governments. The platform harnesses artificial intelligence, geospatial data, and user-generated information to offer insights into lifestyle and location characteristics. With proprietary insights derived from over 75 billion data points, Local Logic provides predictive and precise analytics that inform decision-making in the real estate sector, which impacts the vast real estate market in the US and Canada. The company's services cater to commercial real estate, urban planning, and other location-based industries, assisting major developers and investors in shaping sustainable and equitable urban environments.

Synervoz

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Synervoz Communications Inc., established in 2014 and headquartered in Ingleside, Canada, specializes in developing innovative voice-based communication solutions. Their flagship product, Switchboard, facilitates hands-free communication, allowing users to listen to music and interact with friends while wearing headphones. The application is designed for remote teams, offering features that enable users to set permissions on who can reach them and when. Compatible with mobile phones (iOS and Android), web applications, and desktop platforms (Windows and Mac), Switchboard aims to enhance real-time voice and video interaction by balancing voice and content audio in real time. The company leverages advanced speech, audio, and machine learning technologies to create new modes of social interaction, making it feel like users are in the same room even when listening to music or watching videos together online. Synervoz also provides demo apps and SDKs for licensing, helping other companies develop streaming, OTT, and social applications more efficiently.

Navut

Convertible Note in 2016
Navut Inc. is a Montreal-based company that provides an online platform designed to assist individuals relocating to new cities in Canada. Established in 2012, Navut addresses the challenges faced by the approximately 4.8 million people moving within the country each year by offering a comprehensive tool that matches users with neighborhoods that suit their lifestyle. The platform allows users to input personal criteria and preferences, which are then combined with official city data to generate tailored neighborhood suggestions. Users can explore detailed Neighborhood Profiles, which include information on demographics, housing prices, school quality, crime rates, local businesses, and transportation options. Additionally, once users identify a suitable neighborhood, Navut connects them with local real estate professionals, streamlining the process of finding available properties and facilitating a smoother transition to their new homes. The service is available in major Canadian cities, including Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, and Winnipeg.

Mejuri

Seed Round in 2016
Mejuri is a Toronto-based company specializing in the manufacture and sale of fine jewelry. Founded in 2015, Mejuri offers a range of products including rings, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, anklets, and engagement pieces. The company is known for its exclusive designs that cater to women's everyday luxury needs at affordable prices. Mejuri collaborates with top jewelers to ensure exceptional craftsmanship and ethical practices. It operates through both physical showrooms in New York, Toronto, and Chicago, as well as an online platform, serving customers in the United States, Canada, and internationally. Mejuri's business model focuses on a fast supply chain, allowing for weekly new product releases, and direct-to-consumer sales to eliminate middlemen costs and offer savings to customers.

Fave

Series A in 2016
Fave is a fintech platform designed to facilitate the transition of offline merchants into the digital economy. The application connects consumers with local businesses, enabling users to plan activities, purchase discounted offers, and enhance their engagement with merchants in various sectors, including health and fitness, food, and wellness. By serving as a payment aggregator for major cards and digital wallets, Fave streamlines transactions and provides a seamless payment experience. The platform also offers merchants additional value through integrated marketing, data services, financing, and operational support, allowing them to focus on their core offerings. Operating in over 35 cities across Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia, Fave aims to foster growth for both merchants and consumers, ultimately enhancing accessibility to a wide range of services.

Play The Future

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Play The Future Inc. is a Montreal-based company that designs and develops a mobile gaming application focused on predictive competitions. Launched in 2016, the platform allows users to engage in social gaming by predicting outcomes related to popular topics such as sports, entertainment, politics, and weather. Players compete against each other for points, prestige, and prizes, effectively transforming everyday events into competitive challenges. The platform integrates elements of fantasy sports and trivia, appealing to users' interests in prediction and engagement. Play The Future has established partnerships with notable brands and is supported by a diverse group of founding partners and investors, positioning itself as an innovative player in the gaming industry.

ApplyBoard

Angel Round in 2015
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.

Unito

Pre Seed Round in 2015
Unito Inc. is a Montréal-based company established in 2015 that specializes in developing a project management integration tool. Its primary offering, Unito, facilitates the automatic synchronization of projects, tasks, and conversations across various work management applications, such as Trello, Asana, JIRA, GitHub, Wrike, Zendesk, and Hubspot. By enabling seamless collaboration between teams and departments without requiring users to adopt new tools or alter their workflows, Unito addresses a significant challenge in enhancing productivity and communication. The platform allows users to choose what to sync between applications and offers the flexibility to copy tasks or entire projects across multiple tools, ultimately fostering improved teamwork and efficiency within organizations.

Fishfishme

Seed Round in 2015
Fishfishme is an online platform dedicated to helping fishing enthusiasts find and book fishing charters globally. Established in June 2012, the company operates from regional offices in Malaga, Spain, and Dubai, UAE, and aims to cover premier fishing destinations worldwide. By connecting individuals with charter boat owners in renowned locations, Fishfishme facilitates hassle-free booking experiences for users looking to embark on fishing adventures. Beyond assisting anglers, the platform also provides charter boat owners an opportunity to promote their services to a vast audience of fishing aficionados, enhancing the overall fishing experience for both parties.

Swept

Pre Seed Round in 2015
Swept is a technology company that specializes in developing software solutions for the janitorial industry. Founded in August 2014 by Matt Cooper and Michael Brown, and based in Nova Scotia, Swept offers an operational cleaning management platform aimed at enhancing the efficiency of commercial cleaning businesses. The platform facilitates communication between cleaning companies, their employees, and customers, while also supporting real-time inspections and supply orders. By providing these tools, Swept enables cleaning companies to improve their operational effectiveness, increase profitability, and enhance customer retention.

Lumotune

Pre Seed Round in 2015
We are creating a platform to transform the world’s glass into digital displays.

WayPay

Pre Seed Round in 2015
WayPay Inc. is an online payment platform based in Burlington, Canada, that simplifies accounts payable for businesses. Founded in 2014, the company connects various financial institutions and credit card accounts to streamline payment processes. Its platform enables small and medium enterprises to efficiently reconcile payments made to local and international suppliers, facilitating easier management of business expenses. As of July 2019, WayPay operates as a subsidiary of the Royal Bank of Canada.

Smart Reno

Pre Seed Round in 2014
Smart Reno operates a home improvement marketplace that connects individuals seeking renovation services with qualified contractors. The platform allows users to describe their renovation needs, enabling multiple contractors to respond with quotes based on their expertise and availability. This streamlined process not only helps homeowners find suitable professionals for their projects but also assists contractors in reaching potential clients without extensive marketing efforts. By focusing on matching skills and project requirements, Smart Reno enhances the efficiency of the renovation process for both parties involved.

PriceBaba

Funding Round in 2013
PriceBaba is a location-based discovery platform that facilitates price comparisons for various products in the Indian market, primarily focusing on mobile phones. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Mumbai, the company connects local retailers with consumers who prefer to research products online before making offline purchases. PriceBaba's platform features listings from e-commerce stores alongside local prices for a range of products, including electronics such as laptops, tablets, smartwatches, TVs, and home appliances. The service is operational in major cities like Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune, Delhi, Noida, and Gurgaon, collaborating with over 1,000 retailers to enhance consumer access to competitive pricing and specifications.

Tushky

Angel Round in 2012
Tushky is an innovative online marketplace based in India that focuses on real-world leisure activities, allowing users to discover and book unique experiences organized by local providers. Launched in September 2011, Tushky was among the first companies globally to introduce the concept of the sharing economy to local activities, which is a significant segment within the travel and leisure sector. With a diverse range of over 1,300 bookable activities, including fencing, archery, and cooking, Tushky stands as the largest platform of its kind in India. The company's advanced web platform is designed to efficiently store, serve, and distribute activities in a customizable format, enabling users to select specific dates and times for their experiences. This capability sets Tushky apart in a fragmented market, positioning it as a leader in the local activities sector.

Influitive

Seed Round in 2012
Influitive Corporation, established in 2010 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with offices in Menlo Park, California, and Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in advocate marketing software solutions for B2B software and technology firms. Its flagship product, AdvocateHub, facilitates the creation of advocate communities, enabling customers, partners, and employees to engage in challenges such as referrals, reviews, and reference calls. This software integrates with Salesforce.com for activity tracking and is available via web portal or mobile app. Influitive also offers consulting services, providing coaching and training to help businesses implement and advance their advocate marketing strategies.

SpotHero

Seed Round in 2012
SpotHero Inc. is a leading provider of parking reservation services in North America, enabling drivers to easily locate and secure parking spots through its mobile application and website. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in Detroit and operations in Toronto, the company allows users to compare prices and reserve discounted parking in garages and lots. The SpotHero application connects various parking facilities, including garages and valet services, facilitating seamless data exchange and payment processing. By streamlining the parking experience, SpotHero aims to make urban areas more accessible and enhance connectivity for drivers.

Creative Market

Seed Round in 2010
Creative Market is an online marketplace that offers a wide array of ready-to-use design assets sourced from independent creators globally. Its extensive collection includes fonts, graphics, templates, add-ons, photos, and themes, allowing designers to seamlessly bring their creative projects to fruition. By connecting creators with consumers, Creative Market fosters an environment where artistic talent can thrive, enabling individuals to buy and sell high-quality design content. This platform not only supports the creative community but also provides designers with the opportunity to monetize their work, making it a valuable resource for both buyers and sellers in the design industry.

TheRodWeb

The Rodweb makes it easy to stay in control connecting your devices, automating everyday tasks, and listening to your voice commands, all in real time. It’s smart, seamless, and built to simplify life at home or at work.

WebXstyle

Leading SaaS provider WebXStyle Technologies offers AI-powered financial CRM solutions for agencies, SMEs, and startups looking to make more informed decisions based on data. Our platform, which was founded in 2021, helps organizations automate financial reporting, track customer interactions, and accurately estimate key performance indicators by combining real-time dashboards, predictive analytics, and intelligent CRM capabilities. With a cutting-edge Vue.js interface and a secure Firebase-authenticated architecture, WebXStyle enables businesses to do away with manual procedures and adopt actionable insights driven by AI technologies like OpenAI, LangChain, and Prophet. Our goal is to revolutionize corporate financial and relationship management by making it more intelligent, efficient, and intuitive.

Justlife

Justlife is an online platform that serves as the leading marketplace in the Middle East for various home services, including cleaning, beauty and wellness, maintenance, and laundry. The company enables users to conveniently book, pay for, and rate service providers through its mobile application, making the process of scheduling appointments straightforward and efficient. With a vision to become a comprehensive app for all home service needs, Justlife focuses on delivering high-quality services that enhance the customer experience in managing their home environments.

Techo Easy

AI powered self hosted LMS tools that build institutions and educators complete insight into student performance.

Obodetek

Obodetek is an AI-powered IoT management platform that helps businesses smoothly connect, monitor, and optimize their smart devices. With real-time insights, predictive analytics, and intelligent automation, we simplify infrastructure management and drive operational efficiency all from one powerful hub.
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