LyteHorse
Venture Round in 2023
LyteHorse is a manufacturer focused on designing innovative electric performance vehicles to address diverse mobility needs. The company specializes in electric vehicle technology that includes features such as a hot-swap battery system, low maintenance requirements, and a zero noise operation. Its vehicles are adaptable for various applications, including urban use as well as military and industrial sectors. By prioritizing user-friendly design and functionality, LyteHorse aims to enhance connectivity within communities while promoting sustainable transportation solutions.
uLab Systems
Series E in 2021
uLab Systems Inc. specializes in developing innovative software technology for digital dental treatment planning aimed at orthodontists. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, with an additional office in Shanghai, China, the company offers a platform that allows orthodontists to create tailored treatment plans based on individual patient needs. Its proprietary architecture and fully automated features enable chairside treatment planning, allowing orthodontists to generate aligner movement plans and fabricate custom aligners in under five minutes. This technology empowers orthodontists to streamline their workflows, reduce laboratory fees, and achieve faster delivery of dental appliances.
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 developer of an innovative wireless mouthguard designed to detect and mitigate bruxism, a condition characterized by teeth grinding. The mouthguard features high-precision pressure sensors, a microprocessor, and a wireless transceiver that allow for real-time quantification of grinding force. This technology enables patients to self-diagnose and monitor their condition from the comfort of their homes. Understanding the personal impact of bruxism, the team at OstiSense is dedicated to creating a comfortable biofeedback device that combines the benefits of a customizable mouthguard with a training system to help users manage and ultimately reduce their grinding habits. The goal is to empower individuals to take control of their oral health and improve their overall quality of life.
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 video marketing platform designed for real estate professionals, offering automated services that create and publish tailored video content to agents' social media channels. Utilizing artificial intelligence, Roomvu generates localized and relevant videos that integrate trending topics with individual REALTORS®' brands, thereby enhancing their online presence and lead generation. In addition to video marketing, the platform provides tools for email marketing, customer relationship management, and digital advertising, enabling agents to effectively reach potential clients they might not otherwise encounter. Roomvu has garnered recognition in major publications and is supported by the National Association of Realtors’ Second Century Ventures, which reflects its commitment to advancing technology within the real estate sector.
Grow is an all-in-one real estate and fintech platform that provides technology and services to leading real estate agents and agencies across Asia and beyond. Founded in 2014, Grow has developed a suite of data-driven banking products and services, which include digital personal loans, instant customer onboarding, advanced data analytics, and real-time compliance and identification tools. In November 2019, the company was acquired by ATB Financial, further enhancing its capabilities in delivering innovative solutions for the financial sector. Through its comprehensive approach, Grow aims to empower real estate professionals and redefine the customer experience in banking.
Roomvu
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Roomvu is a video marketing platform designed for real estate professionals, offering automated services that create and publish tailored video content to agents' social media channels. Utilizing artificial intelligence, Roomvu generates localized and relevant videos that integrate trending topics with individual REALTORS®' brands, thereby enhancing their online presence and lead generation. In addition to video marketing, the platform provides tools for email marketing, customer relationship management, and digital advertising, enabling agents to effectively reach potential clients they might not otherwise encounter. Roomvu has garnered recognition in major publications and is supported by the National Association of Realtors’ Second Century Ventures, which reflects its commitment to advancing technology within the real estate sector.
CARFIT is a self-diagnostic and predictive maintenance platform that operates in the connected car sector. The platform focuses on analyzing car vibrations to generate usage data and forecast maintenance needs. By integrating automotive science related to Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) with artificial intelligence, CARFIT builds a comprehensive library of vehicle vibration data. This allows the platform to identify patterns that indicate when maintenance is necessary, ultimately helping car owners reduce maintenance costs, enhance vehicle efficiency, and improve transparency regarding their vehicles' condition. CARFIT also provides tailored lead generation for dealers and service companies, connecting them with car owners seeking maintenance insights.
Uppercase
Seed Round in 2018
Uppercase is a modern retail solutions provider established in 2016 and headquartered in New York City. The company specializes in helping brands launch retail stores through a comprehensive suite of services that includes real estate, store build-outs, analytics, and staffing. Uppercase offers a marketplace for short-term retail space and tech-enabled stores in key locations such as New York City, Los Angeles, Toronto, and Vancouver. By integrating various aspects of the retail journey, Uppercase enables brands to effectively measure and enhance their retail presence, ensuring a successful entry into the market. The company serves both brands and real estate partners, focusing on data-driven alternatives to traditional retail real estate.
Spocket
Seed Round in 2018
Spocket is a subscription-based wholesale marketplace that connects dropship suppliers with online retail entrepreneurs, aiming to transform the dropshipping market. By leveraging machine learning, Spocket eliminates the necessity for inventory and upfront costs, allowing over 20,000 entrepreneurs across five continents to effectively launch and scale their online stores. The platform facilitates the creation of digital stores and enables seamless communication among users, streamlining the process of discovering and shipping products from suppliers worldwide. This innovative approach addresses the significant issue of inventory distortion in retail while empowering retailers to automate their e-commerce operations.
Stay22 is a travel technology company that focuses on enhancing the accommodation experience for event attendees. It addresses the significant market for event-related lodging, which accounts for a substantial portion of the $295 billion annual spending on hotels and short-term rentals. By partnering with event organizers, Stay22 transforms the traditionally overlooked aspect of attendee accommodations into a potential revenue stream. The company utilizes advanced digital solutions, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, to streamline the booking process, allowing travelers to easily find accommodations that suit their needs and budgets. This innovative approach not only simplifies the travel experience but also empowers event organizers to monetize the travel intent of their audiences, ultimately improving the overall event experience for attendees.
Scoop Robotix
Pre Seed Round in 2017
Scoop Solar is a technology company that provides a flexible platform designed to enhance operational efficiency in the solar industry. Their solutions streamline processes in solar installation, operations and maintenance, and sales, allowing teams to work collaboratively in real-time. By consolidating various steps into a single platform, Scoop Solar eliminates the inefficiencies associated with traditional methods, such as lengthy email chains and paper-based forms. The platform features mobile-optimized smart forms, task assignment, automatic syncing, and easy report generation, which enhance data integrity and communication while reducing administrative burdens. Additionally, Scoop Solar's technology enables energy companies to create and manage their own mobile applications, facilitating the collection of structured data from the field. This comprehensive approach supports teams in improving quality, customer satisfaction, and overall productivity in their solar projects.
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. specializes in developing innovative software technology for digital dental treatment planning aimed at orthodontists. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, with an additional office in Shanghai, China, the company offers a platform that allows orthodontists to create tailored treatment plans based on individual patient needs. Its proprietary architecture and fully automated features enable chairside treatment planning, allowing orthodontists to generate aligner movement plans and fabricate custom aligners in under five minutes. This technology empowers orthodontists to streamline their workflows, reduce laboratory fees, and achieve faster delivery of dental appliances.
Livekindly
Seed Round in 2017
LIVEKINDLY, Inc. is a media platform dedicated to promoting sustainable living through informative content on food, health, and cruelty-free beauty. Based in Vancouver, Canada, the company publishes news stories and articles that cover diverse topics such as ethics, business, environment, celebrity, and fashion, all emphasizing a sustainable lifestyle. LIVEKINDLY also offers resources like vegan recipes, restaurant guides, and plant-based family vacation suggestions. Additionally, it operates Kindmind, a service that provides plant-based meal plans, shopping guides, and expert consultations. As part of its mission to transform the global food system, LIVEKINDLY collaborates with innovative poultry production companies to enhance plant-based options and aims to create a more compassionate and sustainable food industry.
Spocket
Pre Seed Round in 2017
Spocket is a subscription-based wholesale marketplace that connects dropship suppliers with online retail entrepreneurs, aiming to transform the dropshipping market. By leveraging machine learning, Spocket eliminates the necessity for inventory and upfront costs, allowing over 20,000 entrepreneurs across five continents to effectively launch and scale their online stores. The platform facilitates the creation of digital stores and enables seamless communication among users, streamlining the process of discovering and shipping products from suppliers worldwide. This innovative approach addresses the significant issue of inventory distortion in retail while empowering retailers to automate their e-commerce operations.
Attendease
Seed Round in 2017
Attendease is an event automation platform designed for corporate event teams, focusing on streamlining the planning and execution of events. Founded by Jamie, Mike, and Patrick in 2001, the company initially specialized in event registration and website development for mid-sized and large technology firms. The founders recognized the need for a platform that could automate various tasks involved in event management, leading to the development of their current solution. Attendease's platform simplifies multi-event management by providing templates and automating key workflows, which enhances productivity, minimizes errors, and offers valuable data-driven insights. As a cloud-based solution, Attendease continues to prioritize accessibility and customer satisfaction, making it a vital tool for event planners seeking to improve their processes.
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, Inc. is a patient-centric data analytics company that specializes in developing tools for measuring the efficacy of treatments for patients with neuropsychiatric conditions. Established in 2013 and based in Redwood City, California, Trayt provides enterprise software designed for the healthcare sector, enabling physicians, therapists, and other care providers to track, measure, and share behavioral and medical outcomes. The company's platform collects and evaluates symptoms and health factors, delivering real-time clinical insights that enhance diagnostic and treatment accuracy, as well as care coordination. Through its innovative approach, Trayt aims to improve the overall quality of care for patients with brain-based disorders.
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, telecommunications, healthcare, and emerging technology. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on digital transformation through services such as cloud enablement, application development, and integration, as well as automation and product engineering. Blanc Labs addresses specific industry challenges by providing solutions for banking automation, business process improvement, and artificial intelligence integration. Their offerings aim to enhance operational efficiency, drive innovation, and support clients in maintaining a competitive edge in an evolving digital landscape.
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 service that specializes in curating high-quality furnishings tailored to individual client preferences. The company designs furnishing products aimed at enhancing home interiors. Utilizing a combination of algorithms and online interviews, Avenue Spaces offers personalized product packages that allow customers to create home designs inspired by real people, places, and spaces. This approach enables clients to achieve a unique and aesthetically pleasing environment that reflects their personal style.
MetaOptima
Seed Round in 2016
MetaOptima is a company focused on delivering digital healthcare solutions with an emphasis on dermatology. Founded by researchers from Simon Fraser University and the University of British Columbia, the company aims to integrate mobile technologies with healthcare to improve patient outcomes. Its AI-based healthcare platform offers tools for precise care, particularly in the imaging, documentation, and analysis of skin conditions. The platform enables users to monitor, record, and assess potentially cancerous skin lesions through a smartphone application, facilitating better access to dermatological care.
Nekso, Inc. is a ride-hailing application that connects passengers with taxi drivers and companies, providing a range of services including ride hailing, payments, shared trips, delivery, navigation, and freight transportation. Launched in Latin America in 2016, the platform offers features such as NeksoPay, which facilitates secure and efficient payments for both drivers and passengers, and the Taxi Beacon system, which utilizes machine learning to identify profitable locations for drivers. Originally established in Toronto, Canada, Nekso has expanded its operations to several Latin American countries, including Venezuela, Ecuador, Panama, and the Dominican Republic, with plans for further expansion into Colombia, Peru, Chile, Costa Rica, and Argentina. The company's focus is on delivering a safe and convenient transportation solution while leveraging data intelligence to enhance user experience and operational efficiency.
Arrinex, Inc. is a medical device company based in Redwood City, California, focused on developing innovative treatments for patients with refractory chronic rhinitis. Established in 2013, the company specializes in a cryotherapy device that employs a handheld disposable tool with a cryoballoon to deliver cryogen for tissue ablation. This technology aims to provide effective treatment for chronic rhinitis, allowing for improved tissue healing in affected patients. As of early 2019, Arrinex operates as a subsidiary of Stryker Corporation and benefits from its resources and expertise while remaining a privately funded entity in Silicon Valley.
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, Inc. specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced computational storage drives (CSDs) designed for enterprise and data center applications. Founded in 2013 and based in Irvine, California, with an additional office in Hsinchu, Taiwan, the company offers innovative solutions such as The Newport Platform, which provides next-generation computational storage capabilities, and the In-Situ Development Platform, enabling developers to create applications for in-situ processing. NGD Systems' products feature high-capacity NVMe CSDs that are power-efficient and compact, making them suitable for a variety of demanding environments, including edge computing networks, artificial intelligence, machine learning applications, and content delivery networks. By integrating computational capabilities directly into storage devices, the company aims to enhance data management and processing efficiency in data-intensive scenarios.
ShareShed
Venture Round in 2015
ShareShed is an online marketplace that promotes environmentally conscious and community-oriented living by facilitating gear sharing. The platform allows users to rent a variety of outdoor adventure equipment, including kayaks, standup paddleboards, and tents, through its website and mobile application. By providing easy access to essential outdoor gear, ShareShed encourages individuals to explore and enjoy outdoor activities, fostering a vibrant lifestyle. The service aims to inspire users to engage with nature while reducing the need for ownership of seldom-used items, thereby supporting a sustainable approach to adventure.
Daily Delivery
Debt Financing in 2015
Daily Delivery is a hyper-local logistics startup based in Vancouver, British Columbia, that connects users with local delivery specialists through its online platform. The service allows local businesses and individuals to request and provide on-demand and same-day deliveries within an hour. By leveraging a crowdsourced network, Daily Delivery facilitates easy and secure ordering of goods and services, enhancing convenience for users. The company has gained traction in the business-to-business sector, focusing on empowering small and medium-sized businesses to offer on-demand delivery services to their customers, whether through websites, mobile apps, or in-store purchases.
Betternet Technologies
Seed Round in 2015
Betternet LLC, based in Stans, Switzerland, specializes in online security and privacy software. The company offers a free virtual private network (VPN) service that enhances internet access across various devices while protecting user privacy against hackers. Its Hexatech protocol ensures secure connections, allowing users to surf the web anonymously. Additionally, Betternet develops a portable VPN router known as Betterspot, which enables access to blocked websites, encrypts online data, and aims to provide a safer and more liberated internet experience for its users.
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, telecommunications, healthcare, and emerging technology. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on digital transformation through services such as cloud enablement, application development, and integration, as well as automation and product engineering. Blanc Labs addresses specific industry challenges by providing solutions for banking automation, business process improvement, and artificial intelligence integration. Their offerings aim to enhance operational efficiency, drive innovation, and support clients in maintaining a competitive edge in an evolving digital landscape.
NXGN is an advanced technology advisory firm that specializes in next-generation infrastructure, cloud, and security technologies, aimed at transforming IT infrastructure and enhancing security for businesses. The company offers services that guide chief information officers and IT leaders through their transformative journeys, providing tailored solutions that address specific challenges. NXGN empowers IT buyers from various-sized organizations to discover, learn about, and procure effective technology solutions, thus simplifying the evaluation, purchasing, and implementation processes. Their proprietary infrastructure security technology, NXStack, serves as a distributed security system that provides critical insight and control, further enhancing security automation and identity management for improved performance and return on investment.