7 Gate Ventures

7 Gate Ventures, established in 2015 and based in Vancouver, Canada, is a venture capital firm focusing on seed to pre-Series A investments in early-stage technology startups. The firm concentrates on sectors such as software, cloud services, mobile apps, big data, predictive analytics, fintech, and health tech, primarily within the Vancouver region. Led by a team of serial entrepreneurs with operational expertise and international venture-building experience, 7 Gate Ventures provides strategic mentorship and key industry connections to help scale new businesses.

Alireza Rahnema

Managing Partner

Amir Vohooshi

Founding Managing Partner

33 past transactions

LyteHorse

Venture Round in 2023
LyteHorse is a manufacturer focused on creating innovative electric performance vehicles tailored to meet diverse mobility needs across various sectors. The company develops vehicles that feature advanced technology, including a hot-swap battery system, which allows for quick battery replacements, as well as low maintenance requirements and a quiet operation. LyteHorse designs its products for both urban and industrial applications, including military use, ensuring versatility and adaptability in various environments. By prioritizing user connectivity and community engagement, LyteHorse aims to enhance mobility solutions while promoting sustainability through electric vehicle technology.

uLab Systems

Series E in 2021
uLab Systems Inc. is a technology company specializing in digital dental treatment planning for orthodontists. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, with an additional office in Shanghai, China, uLab has developed a sophisticated software platform that allows orthodontists to create customized treatment plans and aligner movement strategies. The company's proprietary technology employs artificial intelligence and fully automated features, enabling orthodontists to efficiently generate chairside treatment plans in under five minutes. This innovation not only streamlines the treatment process but also helps in reducing lab fees and expediting the delivery of custom aligners. Through its solutions, uLab Systems enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of orthodontic care.

IDmelon

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of a passwordless authentication platform intended to verify user identities for online transactions. The company's platform offers features like liveness detection and document verification, enabling businesses to comply with know your customer (KYC) regulations and reduce fraud in online transactions.

OstiSense

Seed Round in 2021
OstiSense is a company focused on addressing bruxism through innovative technology. Understanding the personal impact of teeth grinding, the team has developed a wireless mouthguard that detects and quantifies the occurrence of this condition. Equipped with high precision pressure sensors, a microprocessor, and a wireless transceiver, the mouthguard enables real-time monitoring of grinding force, allowing patients to self-diagnose and manage their bruxism effectively at home. This next-generation device combines the benefits of a traditional customizable mouthguard with biofeedback capabilities, aiming to provide a comfortable and effective solution for individuals seeking to overcome the challenges associated with bruxism, including structural dental damage and disrupted sleep.

Hengam

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Hengam is one of Shopify's publishers on Shopify App Store and currently has four apps in Email Marketing, Subscription, and Discount Management. With Notify Me! app as its first published application on Shopify, Hengam was able to acquire more than 20,000 Shopify stores and gain more than 1200 5-star reviews.

Roomvu

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Roomvu is a company that specializes in automated video marketing solutions tailored for real estate professionals. The platform leverages artificial intelligence to create, publish, and post unique videos on realtors' social media channels, integrating trending topics with individual brand identities to generate leads. Roomvu also offers eye-catching video ads specifically designed for Facebook Ads, helping agents reach potential clients they might otherwise miss. The company's services include automated social media marketing, email marketing, CRM integration, and digital ads, all aimed at enhancing real estate professionals' online presence and lead capture capabilities. Roomvu has been featured in prominent publications such as Inman News, TechCrunch, Forbes, and Yahoo News, and is backed by the National Association of Realtors’ Second Century Ventures.

Grow

Seed Round in 2019
Grow is a technology company that provides an all-in-one platform for real estate agents and agencies, offering innovative services across Asia and beyond. Originally founded in 2014, Grow has developed a strong presence in the fintech sector, particularly after its acquisition by ATB Financial in 2019. The company specializes in data-driven banking solutions, including digital personal loans, instant customer onboarding, and advanced data analytics. Additionally, Grow offers tools for real-time compliance and identification, enhancing the efficiency of financial transactions. By integrating technology into real estate and banking, Grow aims to empower agents and enhance customer experiences within these sectors.

Roomvu

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Roomvu is a company that specializes in automated video marketing solutions tailored for real estate professionals. The platform leverages artificial intelligence to create, publish, and post unique videos on realtors' social media channels, integrating trending topics with individual brand identities to generate leads. Roomvu also offers eye-catching video ads specifically designed for Facebook Ads, helping agents reach potential clients they might otherwise miss. The company's services include automated social media marketing, email marketing, CRM integration, and digital ads, all aimed at enhancing real estate professionals' online presence and lead capture capabilities. Roomvu has been featured in prominent publications such as Inman News, TechCrunch, Forbes, and Yahoo News, and is backed by the National Association of Realtors’ Second Century Ventures.

CARFIT

Seed Round in 2018
CARFIT, established in 2016 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, specializes in a self-diagnostic and predictive maintenance platform for vehicles. The company's core product is a device that tracks a car's maintenance needs by analyzing its vibrations, combining NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness) automotive data science with artificial intelligence. This technology enables car owners to anticipate maintenance needs, lower costs, and increase vehicle efficiency, while providing dealers and service companies with customized lead generation opportunities.

Uppercase

Seed Round in 2018
Uppercase is a retail solutions company founded in 2016 and based in New York, New York. It specializes in helping brands establish and enhance their retail presence through a comprehensive suite of services. Uppercase provides a marketplace for short-term retail space and offers tech-enabled stores, allowing brands to launch, measure, and improve their operations in key markets such as New York City, Los Angeles, Toronto, and Vancouver. The company integrates various aspects of the retail process, including real estate, store build-outs, analytics, and staffing, to create a seamless experience for brands. By leveraging data-driven insights, Uppercase enables businesses to efficiently navigate their retail journey and achieve success in a competitive landscape.

Spocket

Seed Round in 2018
Spocket is a subscription-based wholesale marketplace that connects drop-ship suppliers with online retail entrepreneurs, facilitating the dropshipping model. Utilizing machine learning, Spocket aims to transform the dropshipping market by eliminating the need for retailers to hold inventory, thereby reducing upfront costs and allowing over 20,000 entrepreneurs across five continents to launch and scale their online stores. The platform provides tools for creating digital stores, engaging with other users, and selling products through a mobile application, enabling retailers to discover and ship products from global suppliers and automate their e-commerce operations. By addressing the significant issue of inventory distortion, Spocket seeks to empower online retailers to compete effectively in the market.

Stay22

Seed Round in 2018
Stay22 is a travel technology company that leverages software as a service to enhance the accommodation booking experience for travelers. By utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning, Stay22 offers digital solutions that allow event organizers to monetize attendee accommodations, transforming what is often seen as a non-revenue-generating activity into a significant source of income. The company addresses the needs of the underserved market of event accommodations, which accounts for a substantial portion of the annual spending on hotels and short-term rentals. Through its platform, Stay22 simplifies the booking process, enabling users to easily search for and secure suitable accommodations tailored to their preferences and budget. This innovative approach not only benefits travelers but also provides valuable support to event organizers in managing their accommodation needs more effectively.

Scoop Robotix

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Scoop Robotix is a technology company specializing in solar project management and workflow automation. Its platform, Scoop Solar, offers a versatile solution optimized for both web and mobile environments, facilitating real-time collaboration between office and field staff. The software aims to streamline operations by consolidating various work processes, thereby eliminating inefficiencies such as email chains and paper-based forms. Scoop Solar enhances the solar installation, operations and maintenance, and sales functions by providing features like mobile-optimized smart forms, automatic syncing, and a drag-and-drop app builder. This allows users to manage their projects more effectively, ensuring better data collection and communication. By offering capabilities such as offline access to historical data and 1-click reporting, Scoop Robotix empowers energy companies to address workforce challenges and improve overall operational efficiency. The platform can be tailored to fit existing processes, making it an adaptable choice for organizations looking to optimize their workflows in the solar industry.

Leavetown.com Vacations

Series A in 2017
Leavetown.com Vacations Inc. is a vacation booking service that specializes in mountain and nature destinations throughout Canada and the United States. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, Leavetown.com assists families and friends in reconnecting through personalized vacation experiences. The company offers a comprehensive platform where highly trained Destination Experts help guests find suitable accommodations, activities, ski tickets, and local deals. Leavetown.com has established itself as one of Canada’s trusted vacation specialists, boasting access to over 12,000 accommodation units across 58 notable destinations. As of 2018, Leavetown.com operates as a subsidiary of RedAwning.com, Inc., further enhancing its capacity to provide memorable and authentic vacation experiences.

uLab Systems

Seed Round in 2017
uLab Systems Inc. is a technology company specializing in digital dental treatment planning for orthodontists. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, with an additional office in Shanghai, China, uLab has developed a sophisticated software platform that allows orthodontists to create customized treatment plans and aligner movement strategies. The company's proprietary technology employs artificial intelligence and fully automated features, enabling orthodontists to efficiently generate chairside treatment plans in under five minutes. This innovation not only streamlines the treatment process but also helps in reducing lab fees and expediting the delivery of custom aligners. Through its solutions, uLab Systems enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of orthodontic care.

Livekindly

Seed Round in 2017
Livekindly is a Canadian company that operates a news and media platform focused on sustainable living, food, health, and cruelty-free beauty. It publishes informative and thought-provoking content, including news stories, vegan recipes, and expert advice, to promote a more compassionate and sustainable lifestyle. Additionally, Livekindly runs a subscription-based service, Kindmind, offering plant-based meal plans, shopping guides, and expert sessions. The company also produces and distributes plant-based food products, partnering with forward-looking poultry production companies to transition towards more sustainable options. Livekindly's portfolio includes brands like The Fry Family Food Co. and LikeMeat, and it aims to transform the global food system by embracing plant-based alternatives.

Spocket

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Spocket is a subscription-based wholesale marketplace that connects drop-ship suppliers with online retail entrepreneurs, facilitating the dropshipping model. Utilizing machine learning, Spocket aims to transform the dropshipping market by eliminating the need for retailers to hold inventory, thereby reducing upfront costs and allowing over 20,000 entrepreneurs across five continents to launch and scale their online stores. The platform provides tools for creating digital stores, engaging with other users, and selling products through a mobile application, enabling retailers to discover and ship products from global suppliers and automate their e-commerce operations. By addressing the significant issue of inventory distortion, Spocket seeks to empower online retailers to compete effectively in the market.

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.

Leavetown.com Vacations

Venture Round in 2017
Leavetown.com Vacations Inc. is a vacation booking service that specializes in mountain and nature destinations throughout Canada and the United States. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, Leavetown.com assists families and friends in reconnecting through personalized vacation experiences. The company offers a comprehensive platform where highly trained Destination Experts help guests find suitable accommodations, activities, ski tickets, and local deals. Leavetown.com has established itself as one of Canada’s trusted vacation specialists, boasting access to over 12,000 accommodation units across 58 notable destinations. As of 2018, Leavetown.com operates as a subsidiary of RedAwning.com, Inc., further enhancing its capacity to provide memorable and authentic vacation experiences.

Trayt

Seed Round in 2016
Trayt, Inc. is a patient-centric data analytics company based in Redwood City, California, focused on enhancing healthcare for patients with neuropsychiatric conditions. Founded in 2013, Trayt develops enterprise software tools that enable therapists and healthcare providers to measure the efficacy of treatments. The platform collects and analyzes a wide range of symptoms and health factors, providing real-time clinical insights that improve diagnosis and treatment accuracy. By facilitating the tracking, measurement, and sharing of behavioral and medical outcomes, Trayt aims to support clinicians in delivering coordinated and effective care.

Blanc Labs

Venture Round in 2016
Blanc Labs Inc. is a technology consulting firm based in Toronto, Canada, that specializes in developing custom digital solutions for various industries, including financial services, healthcare, telecommunications, and emerging technologies. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on digital transformation and automation, offering services such as cloud enablement, application development and integration, decision-making support, and data intelligence. Blanc Labs also addresses specific challenges in the lending business through financial technology and product engineering, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and innovation. Their solutions include banking automation, business process improvement, and artificial intelligence integration, aimed at helping clients maintain a competitive edge in an evolving digital landscape.

Qudos

Seed Round in 2016
Qudos operates a business-to-business marketplace that facilitates the hiring of professional services agencies. The platform allows businesses to transparently present their specific needs, plans, and budgets, enabling potential clients to gain a comprehensive understanding of the firms before making hiring decisions. Qudos's relationship engine organizes publicly available and verified information about various agencies, making it easier for clients to compare options based on common criteria. This streamlined approach aims to accelerate sales and business development for organizations by enhancing the decision-making process when selecting service providers.

Avenue Spaces

Seed Round in 2016
Avenue Spaces is a company that specializes in designing and curating high-quality furnishings tailored to individual client preferences. By leveraging a combination of algorithms and online interviews, Avenue Spaces creates personalized product packages that help customers achieve their desired home aesthetics. The platform focuses on delivering interior design solutions inspired by real people, places, and spaces, ensuring that each furnishing selection resonates with the client's unique taste and style. This innovative approach allows Avenue Spaces to provide a seamless and customized experience for those looking to enhance their living environments.

MetaOptima

Seed Round in 2016
MetaOptima is a healthcare technology company that specializes in digital solutions aimed at improving patient care outcomes. Founded by researchers from Simon Fraser University and the University of British Columbia, the company integrates mobile technologies with advanced academic research. Its primary offering is an AI-based dermatology platform designed for the imaging, documentation, and analysis of skin cancer and other dermatological conditions. This platform provides users with a smartphone application that facilitates the monitoring, recording, and assessment of potentially cancerous skin lesions, thereby enhancing access to dermatological care and promoting early detection.

Nekso

Seed Round in 2016
Nekso is a technology company based in Toronto, Canada, founded in 2015. It operates a ride-hailing platform that connects passengers with taxi lines and drivers, offering services such as ride hailing, payments, shared trips, delivery, navigation, and freight transportation through its website and mobile application. Nekso's solutions include NeksoPay for secure street hailing payments and Taxi Beacon, a machine learning system that helps drivers identify high-demand areas to increase revenue and reduce costs. The company operates in several Latin American countries, including Venezuela, Ecuador, Panama, and the Dominican Republic, with plans to expand further into the region.

Arrinex

Series A in 2016
Arrinex, Inc. is a medical device company based in Redwood City, California, specializing in the development of innovative treatments for refractory chronic rhinitis. Founded in 2013, the company has created a handheld disposable cryotherapy device that employs a cryoballoon to effectively deliver cryogen for tissue ablation. This technology aims to provide relief for patients suffering from chronic rhinitis by promoting efficient tissue healing. As of February 2019, Arrinex operates as a subsidiary of Stryker Corporation.

AVA Health Technologies

Seed Round in 2016
AVA Health Technologies is building a disruptive software platform that addresses challenges in pediatric care for children with acute, chronic, and rare conditions Our vision is to fill the gap in funding and focus in dedicated pediatric research and to provide a collaborative ecosystem for care that can facilitate discovery of new cures.

NGD Systems

Series A in 2016
NGD Systems is a company based in Irvine, California, with an additional office in Hsinchu, Taiwan, specializing in the development and manufacture of advanced computational storage drives (CSDs) for enterprise and data center applications. Founded in 2013, NGD Systems offers solutions like The Newport Platform, which provides next-generation computational storage capabilities, and the In-Situ Development Platform, enabling developers to build applications for in-situ processing. Their technology is designed for edge computing networks, AI/ML applications, content delivery networks (CDNs), hyperscale environments, and stringent service level agreement (SLA) settings. NGD Systems' CSDs are known for their high capacity, power efficiency, and small form factors, making them ideal for data-intensive operations.

ShareShed

Venture Round in 2015
ShareShed operates an online platform that facilitates peer-to-peer rental of outdoor adventure equipment such as kayaks, tents, and stand-up paddleboards. The company aims to promote sustainable living by encouraging gear sharing within communities, thereby reducing waste and promoting affordability. Users can access the marketplace through ShareShed's website or mobile application.

Daily Delivery

Debt Financing in 2015
Daily Delivery is a hyper-local logistics startup headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. The company utilizes a crowdsourced network of delivery specialists to facilitate on-demand and same-day deliveries within neighborhoods, ensuring items can be transported in under an hour. By focusing on small and medium-sized businesses, Daily Delivery empowers these enterprises to offer efficient delivery services to their local customers, whether through their websites, mobile applications, or physical stores. The company's online ordering platform enhances the convenience of connecting users with local delivery specialists, enabling them to fulfill daily errands and business needs securely and instantly.

Betternet

Seed Round in 2015
Betternet Technologies is a company based in Stans, Switzerland, specializing in online security and privacy software. It develops a range of products, including Hexatech, a virtual private network (VPN) protocol that enhances security and connectivity for users. Additionally, the company offers Betterspot, a portable VPN router that allows users to access blocked websites, surf the internet anonymously, and encrypt their online data. Through its innovative solutions, Betternet Technologies aims to provide a safer and more liberated internet experience for individuals across various devices.

Blanc Labs

Pre Seed Round in 2015
Blanc Labs Inc. is a technology consulting firm based in Toronto, Canada, that specializes in developing custom digital solutions for various industries, including financial services, healthcare, telecommunications, and emerging technologies. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on digital transformation and automation, offering services such as cloud enablement, application development and integration, decision-making support, and data intelligence. Blanc Labs also addresses specific challenges in the lending business through financial technology and product engineering, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and innovation. Their solutions include banking automation, business process improvement, and artificial intelligence integration, aimed at helping clients maintain a competitive edge in an evolving digital landscape.

Nxgn

Seed Round in 2014
Nxgn is an advanced technology advisory firm that specializes in next-generation infrastructure, cloud, and security technologies. It serves as a strategic partner for chief information officers and IT leaders, guiding them in their transformation journeys. Nxgn offers tailored solutions that enhance security, simplify processes, and automate operations, particularly in identity management and public cloud security. The company's proprietary infrastructure security technology, NXStack, is a distributed system that provides organizations with critical insights and control over their security posture. By empowering IT buyers across various business sizes, Nxgn facilitates the evaluation, procurement, and implementation of technology solutions that address real-world challenges, ultimately driving performance and return on investment.
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