Contxtful
Seed Round in 2020
Contxtful Technologies Inc., established in 2018 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, specializes in designing and developing mobile digital solutions. Its patent-pending AI-driven technology leverages non-private, sensor-based data from mobile devices to identify user intent and context, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations like GDPR. Contxtful's software solutions enable businesses to measure brand engagement, send tailored marketing messages, and target customers effectively. It provides real-time, context-aware insights across various industries, including Adtech, Martech, Insurance, Fintech, and Video Streaming, without requiring GPS, camera, or microphone access.
AlayaCare
Series C in 2020
AlayaCare is a start-up based in Montréal, Quebec, that offers a comprehensive home health care software platform and hardware ecosystem. Founded in 2014 by Adrian Schauer and Neil Grunberg, the company aims to modernize the home care industry, which often relies on outdated software and inefficient processes. AlayaCare's platform integrates various functions, including planning, clinical documentation, remote patient monitoring, and mobile care worker capabilities, enabling home care agencies to operate more effectively and efficiently. By providing mixed telehealth and in-person health solutions, AlayaCare empowers patients to improve their quality of life while simultaneously reducing care costs. The company promotes an open culture that encourages team members to voice dissent while maintaining a focus on overarching goals. Additionally, AlayaCare collaborates with NGOs in the developing world, offering its solution at no cost to enhance mobile technology's impact on underserved communities.
Botpress
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Botpress, Inc. is a company that specializes in designing and developing an open-source chatbot development platform. Founded in 2016 and based in Newark, Delaware, Botpress provides software that enables the creation of various types of chatbots, including scripted, artificial intelligence, and application-based options. The platform is widely used by developers, organizations, and individuals, facilitating the building, deployment, and management of chatbots. Key features include a conversational flow management system and natural language understanding, allowing businesses to create customizable conversational experiences. Additionally, the platform is designed to be manageable by non-developers after deployment, making it accessible for a broader audience to enhance their conversational strategies.
C2Ro is a cloud robotics platform based in Montréal, Canada, specializing in intelligent software services that utilize machine learning and computer vision for mobile robotics. Founded in 2016, C2Ro offers a suite of solutions including robot monitoring, sensor data analysis, and multi-robot collaborative planning. The company's flagship product, ENTERA, is a leading privacy-aware AI video analytics platform designed for physical spaces, which leverages edge-cloud technology and existing surveillance systems while adhering to strict data privacy regulations. ENTERA provides insights into shopper journeys and socio-demographic data, facilitating data-driven decision-making to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency. Recognized for its innovation, C2Ro was named the most trusted retail technology provider in 2020 and has been acknowledged for its privacy-aware AI capabilities. In 2021, C2Ro became the official AI Video Analytics Technology provider for Telefonica Tech, demonstrating its commitment to consumer data protection while enhancing IoT and Big Data offerings.
AEPONYX Inc. is a Montreal-based company that designs and manufactures fabless micro optical switch semiconductor chips. Founded in 2011, AEPONYX specializes in creating advanced photonic integrated circuits that leverage a combination of micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) and silicon photonics. These chips are specifically targeted for applications in fiber optic access to the Cloud and optical switching, facilitating enhanced tunability in both transmission and reception within pluggable transceivers. By integrating MEMS with silicon photonics, AEPONYX aims to deliver compact, high-speed, and energy-efficient solutions that support disaggregated switching systems and optical circuit switching. The company's patented technologies position it to contribute significantly to the evolution of optical communications, improving data capacity while reducing power consumption.
Studyo is a company that offers a study management platform aimed at fostering self-reliance among students. Its mobile application is structured around school terms, allowing users to view their schedules, classes, and sections in an organized manner. This design helps students become more autonomous by utilizing digital planning tools to enhance their organizational skills and manage their academic responsibilities effectively.
LynX Inspection
Seed Round in 2018
LynX Inspection Inc. is a manufacturer of advanced inspection equipment that specializes in three-dimensional analysis and X-ray imaging to assess the internal and external structures of precision parts. Utilizing its patented technology, Predictive 3D Radiography, the company offers innovative solutions for detecting defects in complex components. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Québec, Canada, LynX Inspection primarily serves the industrial inspection market, focusing on sectors with stringent quality requirements such as aerospace, defense, and automotive. The company's technology includes features like an X-ray simulator, auto image alignment, and the ability to capture multiple view angles, enabling efficient inspection of manufactured parts through detailed radiographic imaging.
Laserax
Venture Round in 2018
Laserax Inc. is a manufacturer of laser systems tailored for industrial applications, established in 2010 and based in Québec, Canada. The company specializes in laser marking, cutting, welding, and cleaning solutions, providing both standard and custom laser machines for various sectors including automotive, primary metals, and other manufacturing industries. Laserax's products enhance traceability and efficiency by allowing high-speed marking and processing of moving parts without compromising quality. Additionally, the company offers laser process development, safety services, and on-site support to ensure optimal performance and reliability of its systems.
Aerial
Venture Round in 2018
Aerial Technologies Inc. is a Montreal-based company that specializes in cloud-based motion analytics solutions utilizing artificial intelligence and existing wireless infrastructure. Founded in 2015, Aerial has developed the Motion Capture Plug, a WiFi Motion device that analyzes distortions in wireless signals to provide insights into motion activity in various environments such as homes, workplaces, hospitals, and hotels. This technology allows for monitoring without the use of cameras, wearables, or sensors, making it a cost-effective solution for detecting human presence and activities. Aerial serves a diverse clientele, including internet service providers, healthcare organizations, security systems integrators, and smart object manufacturers across the globe, with regional offices in the United States and Spain.
AlayaCare
Series B in 2018
AlayaCare is a start-up based in Montréal, Quebec, that offers a comprehensive home health care software platform and hardware ecosystem. Founded in 2014 by Adrian Schauer and Neil Grunberg, the company aims to modernize the home care industry, which often relies on outdated software and inefficient processes. AlayaCare's platform integrates various functions, including planning, clinical documentation, remote patient monitoring, and mobile care worker capabilities, enabling home care agencies to operate more effectively and efficiently. By providing mixed telehealth and in-person health solutions, AlayaCare empowers patients to improve their quality of life while simultaneously reducing care costs. The company promotes an open culture that encourages team members to voice dissent while maintaining a focus on overarching goals. Additionally, AlayaCare collaborates with NGOs in the developing world, offering its solution at no cost to enhance mobile technology's impact on underserved communities.
C2Ro is a cloud robotics platform based in Montréal, Canada, specializing in intelligent software services that utilize machine learning and computer vision for mobile robotics. Founded in 2016, C2Ro offers a suite of solutions including robot monitoring, sensor data analysis, and multi-robot collaborative planning. The company's flagship product, ENTERA, is a leading privacy-aware AI video analytics platform designed for physical spaces, which leverages edge-cloud technology and existing surveillance systems while adhering to strict data privacy regulations. ENTERA provides insights into shopper journeys and socio-demographic data, facilitating data-driven decision-making to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency. Recognized for its innovation, C2Ro was named the most trusted retail technology provider in 2020 and has been acknowledged for its privacy-aware AI capabilities. In 2021, C2Ro became the official AI Video Analytics Technology provider for Telefonica Tech, demonstrating its commitment to consumer data protection while enhancing IoT and Big Data offerings.
Aerial Technologies Inc. is a Montreal-based company that specializes in cloud-based motion analytics solutions utilizing artificial intelligence and existing wireless infrastructure. Founded in 2015, Aerial has developed the Motion Capture Plug, a WiFi Motion device that analyzes distortions in wireless signals to provide insights into motion activity in various environments such as homes, workplaces, hospitals, and hotels. This technology allows for monitoring without the use of cameras, wearables, or sensors, making it a cost-effective solution for detecting human presence and activities. Aerial serves a diverse clientele, including internet service providers, healthcare organizations, security systems integrators, and smart object manufacturers across the globe, with regional offices in the United States and Spain.
Energie Solutions Air
Seed Round in 2018
Énergie Solutions Air (ESA) provides heat exchangers and energy efficiency for hog and fowl farming buildings.
Noze is a leader in digital odor perception technology, creating advanced solutions that replicate the human sense of smell. Their sophisticated digital nose utilizes a specialized sensor, developed with NASA technology, to detect and identify odors in various real-world environments. This technology collects and analyzes data through an AI engine, allowing healthcare providers to assess air quality, monitor chemical footprints, and potentially diagnose diseases based on breath-based odor biomarkers. By enabling real-time disease detection and routine health screenings with a single exhale, Noze aims to enhance human health and well-being while improving patient outcomes.
Aeponyx
Seed Round in 2017
AEPONYX Inc. is a Montreal-based company that designs and manufactures fabless micro optical switch semiconductor chips. Founded in 2011, AEPONYX specializes in creating advanced photonic integrated circuits that leverage a combination of micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) and silicon photonics. These chips are specifically targeted for applications in fiber optic access to the Cloud and optical switching, facilitating enhanced tunability in both transmission and reception within pluggable transceivers. By integrating MEMS with silicon photonics, AEPONYX aims to deliver compact, high-speed, and energy-efficient solutions that support disaggregated switching systems and optical circuit switching. The company's patented technologies position it to contribute significantly to the evolution of optical communications, improving data capacity while reducing power consumption.
Imeka Solutions Inc., established in 2011 and headquartered in Sherbrooke, Canada, specializes in medical image processing services. It provides advanced MRI-based techniques such as diffusion tensor imaging, tractography, free water imaging, and fiber bundling to neurologists, clinicians, and pharmaceutical researchers. Imeka's platform leverages deep learning algorithms and high-standing MRI structures to quantify and understand brain connectivity, particularly white matter, aiding in the study of neuroinflammation, demyelination, and axonal loss.
Netlift
Seed Round in 2017
Netlift is a prominent platform that facilitates mixed-mode commuting by offering ride-sharing services for daily travelers. The company's technology matches passengers with drivers who have available seats in their vehicles, allowing commuters to share rides at a nominal cost per trip. By proposing efficient route options, Netlift enhances the commuting experience and helps users navigate their travel needs effectively. Additionally, the platform supports connections between drivers and passengers, improving access to public transit networks in urban areas.
AlayaCare
Venture Round in 2017
AlayaCare is a start-up based in Montréal, Quebec, that offers a comprehensive home health care software platform and hardware ecosystem. Founded in 2014 by Adrian Schauer and Neil Grunberg, the company aims to modernize the home care industry, which often relies on outdated software and inefficient processes. AlayaCare's platform integrates various functions, including planning, clinical documentation, remote patient monitoring, and mobile care worker capabilities, enabling home care agencies to operate more effectively and efficiently. By providing mixed telehealth and in-person health solutions, AlayaCare empowers patients to improve their quality of life while simultaneously reducing care costs. The company promotes an open culture that encourages team members to voice dissent while maintaining a focus on overarching goals. Additionally, AlayaCare collaborates with NGOs in the developing world, offering its solution at no cost to enhance mobile technology's impact on underserved communities.
Aerial
Convertible Note in 2017
Aerial Technologies Inc. is a Montreal-based company that specializes in cloud-based motion analytics solutions utilizing artificial intelligence and existing wireless infrastructure. Founded in 2015, Aerial has developed the Motion Capture Plug, a WiFi Motion device that analyzes distortions in wireless signals to provide insights into motion activity in various environments such as homes, workplaces, hospitals, and hotels. This technology allows for monitoring without the use of cameras, wearables, or sensors, making it a cost-effective solution for detecting human presence and activities. Aerial serves a diverse clientele, including internet service providers, healthcare organizations, security systems integrators, and smart object manufacturers across the globe, with regional offices in the United States and Spain.
Laserax
Seed Round in 2014
Laserax Inc. is a manufacturer of laser systems tailored for industrial applications, established in 2010 and based in Québec, Canada. The company specializes in laser marking, cutting, welding, and cleaning solutions, providing both standard and custom laser machines for various sectors including automotive, primary metals, and other manufacturing industries. Laserax's products enhance traceability and efficiency by allowing high-speed marking and processing of moving parts without compromising quality. Additionally, the company offers laser process development, safety services, and on-site support to ensure optimal performance and reliability of its systems.