LXRandCo
Debt Financing in 2020
LXRandCo Inc. 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 evolved from its wholesale roots into a digital-first omnichannel brand, boasting 22 retail boutiques and a robust e-commerce platform. LXRandCo emphasizes the reuse of luxury products, providing consumers with an environmentally responsible alternative for purchasing high-end items. Its operations encompass both direct e-commerce sales and retail distribution through its own stores and various wholesale partners. With a commitment to authenticity and sustainability, LXRandCo continues to expand its presence in the luxury market.
Lunata Beauty
Seed Round in 2018
Lunata Beauty is a manufacturer and retailer specializing in innovative, cordless hair styling products and tools. The company offers a range of products, including hair straighteners, curling wands, and a hot brush, designed to liberate users from the limitations of traditional corded appliances. By integrating technology with beauty, Lunata Beauty aims to provide women with convenient and portable styling solutions at a reasonable cost. Their product lineup also includes heat-resistant silicone mats and stylish tool cases, enhancing the overall hair styling experience.
CrowdRiff
Series A in 2018
Founded in Toronto in 2011, CrowdRiff is a visual marketing platform for travel and tourism brands. It uses artificial intelligence to help marketers discover and deliver top-performing visual content across various channels.
Tilley Endurables
Acquisition in 2018
Tilley Endurables, Inc., based in Toronto, Canada, is a manufacturer specializing in hats and travel clothing for men, women, and children. The company offers a variety of products including hats with different brim styles, outerwear, tops, bottoms, and accessories such as bags, belts, socks, and underwear. Tilley Endurables' products are designed to be practical and high-quality, featuring sun protection and concealed pockets ideal for travel. These items are sold through outdoor specialty shops, men's wear shops, travel stores, and various other retailers across North America, the United Kingdom, and internationally. The company also operates family-owned stores in several Canadian cities and offers products online. Originally known as Alex Tilley and Family's Nautical Gear, Tilley Endurables was incorporated in 1980.
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., based in Toronto, Canada, is a manufacturer specializing in hats and travel clothing for men, women, and children. The company offers a variety of products including hats with different brim styles, outerwear, tops, bottoms, and accessories such as bags, belts, socks, and underwear. Tilley Endurables' products are designed to be practical and high-quality, featuring sun protection and concealed pockets ideal for travel. These items are sold through outdoor specialty shops, men's wear shops, travel stores, and various other retailers across North America, the United Kingdom, and internationally. The company also operates family-owned stores in several Canadian cities and offers products online. Originally known as Alex Tilley and Family's Nautical Gear, Tilley Endurables was incorporated in 1980.
LXRandCo
Acquisition in 2017
LXRandCo Inc. 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 evolved from its wholesale roots into a digital-first omnichannel brand, boasting 22 retail boutiques and a robust e-commerce platform. LXRandCo emphasizes the reuse of luxury products, providing consumers with an environmentally responsible alternative for purchasing high-end items. Its operations encompass both direct e-commerce sales and retail distribution through its own stores and various wholesale partners. With a commitment to authenticity and sustainability, LXRandCo continues to expand its presence 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 Inc. 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 evolved from its wholesale roots into a digital-first omnichannel brand, boasting 22 retail boutiques and a robust e-commerce platform. LXRandCo emphasizes the reuse of luxury products, providing consumers with an environmentally responsible alternative for purchasing high-end items. Its operations encompass both direct e-commerce sales and retail distribution through its own stores and various wholesale partners. With a commitment to authenticity and sustainability, LXRandCo continues to expand its presence in the luxury market.
FanXchange
Series B in 2016
FanXchange Limited is a Toronto-based company founded in 2009 that operates an online and mobile secondary ticketing marketplace focused on live events in North America. It specializes in providing loyalty and reward programs with a platform that allows members to earn and redeem points for tickets to sports, concerts, and theater events. The company is recognized as a leader in delivering white-labeled ticketing solutions for various industries, including financial institutions, travel and hotel providers, and e-commerce marketplaces. FanXchange employs a distributed commerce model that enhances consumer access to live events by integrating ticket purchasing options across multiple platforms where users are already engaged. In 2019, FanXchange became a subsidiary of Vivid Seats Ltd.
Digital Currency Group
Venture Round in 2016
Digital Currency Group is a Stamford, Connecticut-based corporate venture capital firm that invests in and supports companies operating in fintech, bitcoin, web3 infrastructure, platforms, decentralized finance, data, metaverse, and blockchain sectors. Through its portfolio, the firm provides capital and strategic guidance to a global network of startups and mature ventures. Digital Currency Group also owns and operates CoinDesk, a prominent blockchain media and events platform, Genesis Trading, a leading bitcoin brokerage, and Grayscale Investments, a major digital asset management firm, which together extend its ecosystem beyond investment into media, trading, and asset management services.
CrowdRiff
Seed Round in 2016
Founded in Toronto in 2011, CrowdRiff is a visual marketing platform for travel and tourism brands. It uses artificial intelligence to help marketers discover and deliver top-performing visual content across various channels.
Vault is a technology company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2013, that specializes in providing a comprehensive platform for student loan management and support. The company offers an intuitive web-based tool designed to assist employees in managing their student debt, empowering them to achieve financial freedom. Vault enables employers to enhance talent acquisition and retention by facilitating contributions to employees' loan repayments while also promoting 401(k) savings. The platform simplifies repayment scenarios and helps users find suitable repayment plans, fostering strong relationships between employers and employees. By addressing the financial burden of student loan debt, Vault positions itself as a valuable resource for organizations looking to support their workforce.
Blooom, Inc. is an online investment advisory firm based in Leawood, Kansas, founded in 2013. Specializing in managing individual participant accounts in employer-sponsored retirement plans such as 401(k)s and 403(b)s, it aims to provide accessible financial advice to a broad audience. The company employs financial technology to deliver investment analysis, portfolio adjustments, and risk management strategies, catering specifically to Americans who lack access to traditional financial advisors. Blooom operates as a Registered Investment Advisor, focusing on fiduciary best practices while maintaining low fees. Its mission is to assist individuals in optimizing their retirement savings and planning for their financial future in an efficient and user-friendly manner.
Globalive XMG
Seed Round in 2015
Globalive XMG Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in developing augmented reality solutions. Founded in 2015, it focuses on creating a technological platform that enables users to augment various objects, enhancing their interaction with the digital world. The company operates as a subsidiary of Civic Resource Group International, Inc. Globalive XMG is a joint venture between Globalive Communications and XMG Studio, supported by various venture capital partners and angel investors. Its innovative software applications aim to make everyday experiences more interactive and engaging through augmented reality technology.
Pressly
Venture Round in 2015
Pressly is an online platform that specializes in content aggregation and distribution, designed to enhance brand visibility and establish thought leadership within various industries. By centralizing diverse content sources—from social networks to blogs and corporate websites—Pressly enables organizations to curate and manage their communications effectively. The platform streamlines engagement with customers and employees, fostering improved relationships and facilitating better content delivery across all communication channels. This comprehensive approach allows businesses to optimize their content strategy and enhance their online presence in a cohesive manner.
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 offers a digital music-streaming service, providing on-demand access to songs across various devices. It enables users to search and discover music collections, build playlists, share music via social networks, and receive personalized recommendations based on listening history.
Blue Ant Media
Series B in 2013
Blue Ant Media is a Canadian integrated media company specializing in creating and distributing engaging content across lifestyle, travel, documentary, music, and entertainment categories. It owns specialty channels such as Travel, Escape, BITE TV, AUX TV, and premium channels like Oasis HD, HIFI, eqHD, radX, along with their companion websites. The company supports new talent, produces its own content, and leverages technology to engage audiences globally.
Tkees
Venture Round in 2013
Tkees is a women's sandal marketplace that specializes in the manufacture and sale of a diverse range of sandals and flip-flops. The company's product offerings include 11 distinct styles, such as lace-up sandals, crossover toe sandals, classic flip-flops, slides, mules, and various strap designs. Tkees distinguishes itself by incorporating cosmetics-inspired elements into its footwear, appealing to fashion-conscious consumers. These products are primarily sold through the company's online store, allowing for broader accessibility to its unique designs.