Gibraltar Ventures

Gibraltar Ventures is a Toronto-based venture capital firm established in 2013 that focuses on investing in early to mid-stage technology companies. It specializes in various forms of financing, including venture debt, expansion capital, and growth capital, primarily targeting sectors such as information technology, e-commerce, and SaaS. The firm aims to support businesses that offer innovative solutions for consumers and small to medium-sized enterprises, particularly in areas like retirement, protection, asset management, and telecommunications. Gibraltar Ventures typically holds its investments for an average of five years and emphasizes providing not only financial support but also intellectual capital, including sales and marketing expertise and access to industry decision-makers, to enhance its portfolio companies' growth and market presence.

Joseph Mimran

Co-Founder and Chairman

Cam Di Prata

Founder, CEO, Chairman and Managing Partner

19 past transactions

LXRandCo

Debt Financing in 2020
LXRandCo is a socially responsible retailer specializing in authenticated pre-owned luxury handbags and personal accessories. Founded in 2012 by Fred Mannella and Kei Izawa, the company has expanded its footprint with 22 retail boutiques, various pop-up locations, and a robust e-commerce platform. LXRandCo promotes the reuse of luxury products, offering consumers an eco-friendly option for purchasing high-end items. The company's sales are driven through two main distribution channels: its own e-commerce website and partner websites, as well as its retail stores and wholesale partnerships. LXRandCo's omni-channel approach, supported by a network of trusted logistics partners, enables it to reach a wide customer base while championing sustainability in the luxury market.

Lunata Beauty

Seed Round in 2018
Lunata Beauty specializes in the design and manufacture of innovative cordless hair styling products. The company offers a range of items, including hair straighteners, curling wands, portable styling tools, and heat-resistant silicone mats. By blending beauty and technology, Lunata Beauty aims to liberate women from traditional corded appliances, providing them with rechargeable and portable styling solutions that are both effective and accessible.

CrowdRiff

Series A in 2018
CrowdRiff is a visual marketing platform specifically designed for travel and tourism brands, founded in 2011 and based in Toronto, Canada. The platform utilizes artificial intelligence to help marketers discover and deliver high-performing visual content across various marketing channels. By combining image discovery, digital asset management, and efficient content delivery, CrowdRiff allows users to source and share visuals that resonate with their target audiences. This capability enables brands to effectively enhance their marketing efforts through the strategic use of compelling imagery.

Tilley Endurables

Acquisition in 2018
Tilley Endurables, Inc. is a Canadian company specializing in the design and manufacture of hats and travel clothing for men, women, and children. Its product range includes various styles of hats, outerwear, tops, bottoms, and accessories such as bags, belts, socks, and underwear. The company's offerings are characterized by features that provide protection from the sun, practical designs with concealed pockets, and suitability for travel. Tilley Endurables distributes its products through outdoor specialty shops, travel stores, and boutiques across North America, the United Kingdom, and internationally. Additionally, the company operates family-owned retail locations in several Canadian cities and offers online shopping. Established in 1980 and originally known as Alex Tilley and Family's Nautical Gear, Tilley Endurables has built a reputation for high-quality, functional apparel crafted by skilled artisans.

SRTX

Seed Round in 2018
Sheerly Genius Inc. is a Canadian company specializing in the manufacture of pantyhose crafted from ballistic-grade fibers, similar to those used in bulletproof vests and climbing equipment. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Port Carling, the company focuses on providing consumers with durable and stylish inner garments. Its innovative products are available for purchase through online retail channels, catering to a market that values both quality and resilience in apparel.

Tilley Endurables

Venture Round in 2018
Tilley Endurables, Inc. is a Canadian company specializing in the design and manufacture of hats and travel clothing for men, women, and children. Its product range includes various styles of hats, outerwear, tops, bottoms, and accessories such as bags, belts, socks, and underwear. The company's offerings are characterized by features that provide protection from the sun, practical designs with concealed pockets, and suitability for travel. Tilley Endurables distributes its products through outdoor specialty shops, travel stores, and boutiques across North America, the United Kingdom, and internationally. Additionally, the company operates family-owned retail locations in several Canadian cities and offers online shopping. Established in 1980 and originally known as Alex Tilley and Family's Nautical Gear, Tilley Endurables has built a reputation for high-quality, functional apparel crafted by skilled artisans.

LXRandCo

Acquisition in 2017
LXRandCo is a socially responsible retailer specializing in authenticated pre-owned luxury handbags and personal accessories. Founded in 2012 by Fred Mannella and Kei Izawa, the company has expanded its footprint with 22 retail boutiques, various pop-up locations, and a robust e-commerce platform. LXRandCo promotes the reuse of luxury products, offering consumers an eco-friendly option for purchasing high-end items. The company's sales are driven through two main distribution channels: its own e-commerce website and partner websites, as well as its retail stores and wholesale partnerships. LXRandCo's omni-channel approach, supported by a network of trusted logistics partners, enables it to reach a wide customer base while championing sustainability in the luxury market.

CivicConnect

Series A in 2016
CivicConnect is a technology company focused on enhancing urban mobility and sustainability through its innovative suite of applications. Leveraging Augmented Reality (AR) and advanced mobile technologies, CivicConnect aims to improve the efficiency of cities while providing essential tools for citizens, visitors, and workers to navigate urban environments. The company offers a cloud-based platform tailored for the public sector, facilitating rapid deployment of applications and providing critical data and analytics for informed decision-making. With over 15 years of experience, CivicConnect has developed a deep understanding of the needs of government entities and is committed to addressing the challenges posed by increasing urban congestion. The platform supports a variety of sectors, including transportation, tourism, and resource management, and enables developers to create their own Smart City applications. As urban populations grow, CivicConnect's solutions are designed to foster sustainable and economically viable city environments.

LXRandCo

Seed Round in 2016
LXRandCo is a socially responsible retailer specializing in authenticated pre-owned luxury handbags and personal accessories. Founded in 2012 by Fred Mannella and Kei Izawa, the company has expanded its footprint with 22 retail boutiques, various pop-up locations, and a robust e-commerce platform. LXRandCo promotes the reuse of luxury products, offering consumers an eco-friendly option for purchasing high-end items. The company's sales are driven through two main distribution channels: its own e-commerce website and partner websites, as well as its retail stores and wholesale partnerships. LXRandCo's omni-channel approach, supported by a network of trusted logistics partners, enables it to reach a wide customer base while championing sustainability in the luxury market.

FanXchange

Series B in 2016
FanXchange Limited operates an online and mobile marketplace for secondary live event ticketing, allowing users to access tickets for sports, concerts, and theater events throughout North America. Founded in 2009 and based in Toronto, Canada, with an additional office in New York, the company specializes in providing white-labeled ticketing solutions for various loyalty and reward programs. Its platform enables members to earn and redeem points for ticket purchases, enhancing the user experience for financial institutions, travel and hotel providers, concierge services, and e-commerce marketplaces. FanXchange employs a distributed commerce model, which simplifies the process of accessing live events by integrating ticket purchasing within existing consumer engagement platforms. As of 2019, FanXchange operates as a subsidiary of Vivid Seats Ltd.

CrowdRiff

Seed Round in 2016
CrowdRiff is a visual marketing platform specifically designed for travel and tourism brands, founded in 2011 and based in Toronto, Canada. The platform utilizes artificial intelligence to help marketers discover and deliver high-performing visual content across various marketing channels. By combining image discovery, digital asset management, and efficient content delivery, CrowdRiff allows users to source and share visuals that resonate with their target audiences. This capability enables brands to effectively enhance their marketing efforts through the strategic use of compelling imagery.

Vault

Seed Round in 2016
Vault is a technology company based in Austin, Texas, that specializes in a comprehensive platform designed to address the challenges of student loan management. Founded in 2013, Vault offers an intuitive web-based tool that provides a secure experience for employees, helping them navigate their student loan debt and achieve financial freedom. The platform allows employers to contribute to their employees' debt repayment, enhancing talent acquisition and retention strategies. By simplifying repayment scenarios and assisting in the identification of suitable plans, Vault empowers both employers and employees to foster enduring relationships. Additionally, the company supports employees in managing their student debt while simultaneously building their retirement savings.

Blooom

Series A in 2015
Blooom, Inc. is an online investment advisory firm based in Leawood, Kansas, that focuses on managing workplace retirement accounts, including 401(k) and 403(b) plans. Founded in 2013 by experienced financial advisors, the company aims to provide accessible investment management services to a broad audience of Americans who lack financial advisory support. As a Registered Investment Advisor, Blooom emphasizes fiduciary best practices while offering low fees and tailored investment strategies. Its platform utilizes financial technology to deliver comprehensive investment analysis, portfolio adjustments, and risk management, enabling clients to optimize their retirement savings in a straightforward manner.

Globalive XMG

Seed Round in 2015
Globalive XMG Inc. is a Toronto-based company specializing in the development of augmented reality solutions. Founded in 2015, it creates a technological platform that enables users to enhance various objects, making their environment more interactive and digitally enriched. Globalive XMG operates as a joint venture between Globalive Communications and XMG Studio, supported by leading venture capital partners and angel investors. The company's focus on augmented reality software applications positions it at the forefront of this emerging technology sector.

Pressly

Venture Round in 2015
Pressly is an online platform that specializes in content aggregation and distribution, aimed at helping organizations establish their brand as thought leaders in their respective industries. By centralizing and optimizing content from various sources, including social networks, blogs, corporate websites, and emails, Pressly provides a unified hub for users to manage their communication channels effectively. The platform enhances engagement between organizations and their audiences, facilitating better relationships with customers and employees alike. Through its services, Pressly enables businesses to curate the right content for their audience, streamlining their communication efforts and improving overall engagement.

Alida

Venture Round in 2014
Alida is a provider of customer intelligence solutions that helps organizations enhance their customer experiences and drive business success. The company has developed a cloud-based platform that replaces traditional static data and reports with real-time, actionable insights into customer preferences and behaviors. This enables enterprises to build engaged communities of customers for continuous feedback and improvement. Alida supports various sectors, including security and digital services, by promoting technological innovation and assisting partners in their growth. Its commitment to understanding customer needs has attracted prominent brands, empowering them to make informed decisions and foster customer loyalty.

Spotify

Series F in 2013
Spotify, headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, is a global music streaming service provider. As of 2023, it has 602 million monthly active users. The company offers on-demand access to songs across various devices, enabling users to search, discover, and share music. It also provides artists with tools to share their work and promote their careers. Spotify generates revenue through a paid subscription model, known as Spotify Premium, and an ad-supported service. In 2023, these models contributed to 86% and 14% of its total revenue, respectively.

Blue Ant Media

Series B in 2013
Blue Ant Media is a Canadian media company that produces and distributes engaging content across various genres, including lifestyle, travel, documentary, music, and entertainment. It owns and operates specialty channels such as Travel, Escape, BITE TV, AUX TV, and four premium commercial-free channels. The company also runs a digital publishing division, producing daily content for its websites and mobile platforms, and has launched AUX Magazine, a monthly music tablet publication. Blue Ant Media supports emerging talent, invests in innovative content creation, and leverages new technologies to engage audiences and drive viewership for its partners.

Tkees

Venture Round in 2013
Tkees is a women's sandal marketplace that specializes in a diverse range of footwear, including sandals and flip-flops. The company offers 11 distinct styles, such as lace-up designs, cross-over toe sandals, classic flip-flops, slides, mules, and various strap configurations. Tkees focuses on creating products that blend comfort and style, often inspired by cosmetics aesthetics. These items are primarily sold through the company's online store, catering to a market that values both practicality and fashion in their footwear choices.
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