BarrelWise
Seed Round in 2022
BarrelWise Technologies specializes in developing innovative technology to enhance wine production and analysis. The company's flagship product, the FS1 System, revolutionizes routine free SO2 checks, enabling wineries to complete the process in minutes rather than days while ensuring lab-level accuracy. This system streamlines barrel management by allowing barrel topping, sampling, sulfating, and chemical analysis to occur in a single interaction, all without the need to open the barrel. By simplifying these processes, BarrelWise aids wineries in improving operational efficiencies and optimizing their production workflows. The company's solutions are utilized by wineries across British Columbia, California, and Washington.
Ukko Agro
Seed Round in 2021
Ukko Agro is a Toronto-based company that develops a smart agricultural ecosystem designed to optimize pesticide usage and minimize crop losses. Founded in 2017, the company provides technology tools that facilitate efficient on-farm decision-making with minimal time investment from growers. Its ecosystem employs prescriptive models for disease and pest management and integrates seamlessly with external on-farm machinery through the Internet of Things (IoT). By enabling real-time monitoring and predictive analytics, Ukko Agro helps farmers optimize crop inputs, reduce losses, and ultimately achieve higher yields. The company is committed to enhancing sustainability in agriculture by tracking, analyzing, and quantifying the benefits of optimized pesticide use.
P&P Optica
Series B in 2021
P&P Optica Inc. is a food processing solutions company based in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, founded in 1995. The company specializes in developing smart imaging systems that utilize patented hyperspectral imaging technology combined with artificial intelligence to analyze the composition of food in real time. P&P Optica's systems are designed to assess various qualities, such as tenderness, moisture content, and fat levels, while also detecting and removing foreign materials that other technologies may miss. By providing these insights, P&P Optica enhances food safety and quality, ultimately improving product outcomes and profitability for businesses in the food processing industry and related sectors.
SomaDetect
Series A in 2021
SomaDetect Inc. is an agricultural technology company based in Fredericton, Canada, founded in 2016. The company specializes in providing dairy farmers with real-time analytics of milk components through advanced sensor technology. SomaDetect's innovative system measures critical indicators such as fat content and somatic cell counts in raw milk during each milking session. By offering automated and chemical-free analysis, the company empowers farmers to identify potential issues early, manage herd health effectively, reduce unnecessary antibiotic use, and ensure high-quality milk is delivered to bulk supplies. With a focus on leveraging machine learning and artificial intelligence, SomaDetect aims to enhance decision-making for dairy farmers, ultimately improving the quality of milk production.
Poseidon Ocean Systems
Series A in 2021
Poseidon Ocean Systems specializes in the design, development, supply, and installation of aquaculture infrastructure, particularly for salmon farming operations. The company offers a range of products, including life support systems, net pen construction, and mooring equipment. With a strong commitment to minimizing the environmental impact of aquaculture, Poseidon aims to address the significant challenges faced by the industry. By developing engineered solutions that enhance fish welfare and promote sustainability, the company enables aquaculture farmers to concentrate on optimizing their operations and maximizing value within the aquaculture value chain. Poseidon Ocean Systems is dedicated to producing nutritious, sustainable protein to support the growing global population while ensuring the industry's long-term viability.