Anges Quebec

Anges Québec is a venture capital firm based in Montreal, Canada, founded in 2008, that focuses on seed and startup investments primarily in innovative companies across various sectors, including clean technologies, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and information technology. With a network of over 230 angel investors, Anges Québec has invested more than $80 million in over 210 projects, supporting more than 115 businesses in Quebec. The firm aims to facilitate connections between angel investors and entrepreneurs in need of funding, with individual investments typically ranging from $25,000 to $100,000, and group investments between $250,000 and $1,000,000 per project. Additionally, Anges Québec offers a professional development center to enhance the skills and knowledge of its members, fostering a robust startup ecosystem in Canada.

Marc-Antoine Cantin

Angel investor

Mark Paulin

Angel investor

Stéphane Pilette

Vice President

Geneviève Tanguay

Présidente-directrice générale (PDG) / CEO (CEO)

Past deals in Montreal

BeatConnect

Seed Round in 2024
BeatConnect is a Montreal-based technology startup that aims to transform online engagement within the music industry. The company has developed a collaborative platform that integrates all aspects of music production, allowing musicians globally to connect and collaborate in real-time. Its proprietary technology distinguishes BeatConnect as the only platform capable of interfacing with every third-party application available, creating a harmonized environment that eliminates technological barriers. By providing a standardized ecosystem, BeatConnect enhances collaboration, learning, and monetization while also gamifying the creative process to emphasize the enjoyment of music creation.

Merinio

Seed Round in 2023
Merinio Inc. is a Montreal-based company that specializes in designing and developing cloud-based workforce automation software. Founded in 2016, Merinio focuses on enhancing operational efficiency for organizations operating in dynamic and complex environments. Its software suite includes features such as labor forecasting, auto shift fulfillment, on-demand schedule validation, compliance management, and employee profile management. By enabling streamlined planning and scheduling processes, the platform helps organizations minimize costs and improve employee satisfaction. Additionally, Merinio's solutions facilitate real-time communication of operational information, which positively impacts customer satisfaction and allows for quick adjustments in workforce management.

BeatConnect

Seed Round in 2022
BeatConnect is a Montreal-based technology startup that aims to transform online engagement within the music industry. The company has developed a collaborative platform that integrates all aspects of music production, allowing musicians globally to connect and collaborate in real-time. Its proprietary technology distinguishes BeatConnect as the only platform capable of interfacing with every third-party application available, creating a harmonized environment that eliminates technological barriers. By providing a standardized ecosystem, BeatConnect enhances collaboration, learning, and monetization while also gamifying the creative process to emphasize the enjoyment of music creation.

Boundless Life

Seed Round in 2022
Boundless Life, established in 2021 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, specializes in creating global living communities for families seeking a nomadic lifestyle. The company designs and operates thoughtfully curated destinations worldwide, offering private homes, co-working spaces, an experiential learning school system, and locally integrated recreational facilities. This holistic approach enables families to live, learn, work, and explore diverse cultures sustainably.

Puzzle Medical Devices

Seed Round in 2022
Puzzle Medical Devices Inc. is a Montreal-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in developing advanced heart pump devices for the treatment of heart failure. The company's flagship product, the ModulHeart, features a modular design that allows for percutaneous implantation, providing hemodynamic support through multiple pumps anchored in parallel in the descending aorta. This innovative approach aims to reduce cardiac afterload and enhance renal perfusion for patients with advanced heart failure who are not candidates for heart transplants or surgical mechanical circulatory support. The ModulHeart is designed to improve patient mobility, minimize risks of complications such as bleeding and stroke, and enhance overall quality of life by offering sustained symptom relief and reducing re-hospitalizations. Puzzle Medical has made significant progress, having completed its first-in-human study in 2022, which showed improvements in cardiac and kidney function in all participants, and received FDA Breakthrough Device Designation in 2021.

Gallea

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Gallea is an online art gallery based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, recognized as the fastest growing in the country. The company focuses on showcasing local talent on a global scale, with the ambition of becoming the largest art distribution network worldwide. Gallea's platform enables artists to create portfolios, host virtual exhibitions, and present their artistic approaches to potential buyers and exhibition venues. By facilitating these connections, Gallea empowers artists to enhance their sales and visibility in the art market.

My Intelligent Machines

Seed Round in 2021
My Intelligent Machines (MIMs), based in Montreal, specializes in artificial intelligence and systems biology, offering innovative software solutions for the biopharma industry. The company develops augmented intelligence systems designed to facilitate accurate biological simulations during the early stages of drug development. By providing an easy-to-implement software-as-a-service platform, MIMs assists life scientists in patient stratification and the selection of therapeutic targets and biomarkers, which are essential for creating personalized and efficient therapies. Their software solutions leverage open and explainable AI, enabling life-science companies to effectively utilize big data and artificial intelligence to enhance drug and food production.

Paper

Venture Round in 2020
Paper, Inc., established in 2014 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with an additional office in Santa Monica, California, is a remote tutoring company. It designs an educational support system platform that offers live help, essay review, real-time feedback, and intervention tools for students and teachers. The platform aims to provide personalized learning support, connecting students with certified educators who can provide contextualized feedback and guide them towards a deeper understanding of academic concepts.

Evey Innovation

Seed Round in 2019
Evey Innovation Inc. is a Montreal-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in developing a personal assistant for home environments, designed to manage and streamline the operation of various connected devices. Its innovative platform includes advanced features such as water damage detectors that alert residents to potential leaks, allowing for escalation to employees if necessary or even the automatic shutoff of the water valve. By enhancing the safety and well-being of residents in their apartments, Evey Innovation not only increases resident autonomy but also helps reduce overall operating costs.

My Intelligent Machines

Seed Round in 2019
My Intelligent Machines (MIMs), based in Montreal, specializes in artificial intelligence and systems biology, offering innovative software solutions for the biopharma industry. The company develops augmented intelligence systems designed to facilitate accurate biological simulations during the early stages of drug development. By providing an easy-to-implement software-as-a-service platform, MIMs assists life scientists in patient stratification and the selection of therapeutic targets and biomarkers, which are essential for creating personalized and efficient therapies. Their software solutions leverage open and explainable AI, enabling life-science companies to effectively utilize big data and artificial intelligence to enhance drug and food production.

Aifred Health

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Aifred Health Inc. is a Montreal-based company that specializes in developing a deep-learning clinical decision support tool aimed at enhancing personalized medicine in psychiatry. Founded in 2017, Aifred Health addresses the challenges associated with the traditional trial-and-error approach to treatment selection for mental health, particularly in depression, which is a leading cause of medical impairment worldwide. The company's application software provides features such as treatment prediction, interpretability, and patient data tracking, enabling physicians to make informed decisions tailored to individual patients. By processing de-identified data, Aifred Health's AI model facilitates personalized therapeutic choices, thereby improving the likelihood of effective treatment outcomes for patients who often do not respond to initial interventions.

Saccade Analytics

Venture Round in 2019
Saccade Analytics Inc. is a Montreal-based company that specializes in developing clinical tools for analyzing data from patients' eye and head movements during simple tasks to assess brain function. Founded in 2016 by Dr. Mimi Galiana, a pioneer in the field of eye and head movement analysis, the company aims to enhance neurological care by translating advanced research into practical applications. Its flagship product, InSight, is designed for clinicians and therapists to diagnose and monitor conditions such as concussions, vestibular disorders, and other neurological issues. By harnessing decades of research, Saccade Analytics strives to provide accessible diagnostic tools that improve patient outcomes.

My01

Seed Round in 2019
MY01 Inc. is a Canadian company that specializes in the design and development of digital medical devices for measuring muscle pressure, specifically aimed at diagnosing Acute Compartment Syndrome (ACS). Founded in 2015 and based in Montreal, Quebec, MY01 focuses on providing real-time and accurate measurements that enhance clinical decision-making by leveraging its clinically proven technology. The company's innovative sensor technology features capacitive pressure sensors that utilize a stable vacuum reference and advanced coating materials, allowing for customizable sensing capabilities. This enables healthcare professionals to assess and respond to acute medical conditions with improved precision.

Thorasys

Venture Round in 2019
Thorasys Thoracic Medical Systems Inc. is a Montreal-based respiratory medical device company dedicated to advancing pulmonary diagnostics. The company focuses on the development of innovative technologies for the diagnosis and monitoring of lung diseases, including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Utilizing a unique forced oscillation technique, Thorasys has created pulmonary function test equipment that allows healthcare professionals to accurately measure lung capacity across diverse patient populations. This technology facilitates early detection of lung diseases, thereby enhancing patient care and treatment outcomes.

Dispatch Coffee

Seed Round in 2019
Dispatch Coffee is a Montreal-based business established in 2012, specializing in operating coffee shops and selling high-quality whole bean coffee and coffee makers directly to consumers. The company aims to make exceptional, responsibly-sourced coffee more accessible by offering a transparent shopping experience at affordable prices, while ensuring fair returns for farmers.

Keatext

Seed Round in 2019
Keatext Inc. is a Montreal-based company founded in 2010 that specializes in AI-powered text analytics. It offers a cloud-based platform designed to synthesize and analyze customer feedback from various sources, including surveys, online reviews, chat logs, and social media. By utilizing deep learning and natural language processing, Keatext enables businesses to uncover actionable insights from large volumes of unstructured data. The platform helps organizations understand customer sentiment and intent, allowing them to respond effectively to customer needs. With its comprehensive dashboard, Keatext aims to enhance customer experience management and foster meaningful relationships between businesses and their clients.

Paper

Venture Round in 2019
Paper, Inc., established in 2014 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with an additional office in Santa Monica, California, is a remote tutoring company. It designs an educational support system platform that offers live help, essay review, real-time feedback, and intervention tools for students and teachers. The platform aims to provide personalized learning support, connecting students with certified educators who can provide contextualized feedback and guide them towards a deeper understanding of academic concepts.

Foodrelay

Seed Round in 2019
FoodRelay is a homemade food production and supply company that specializes in delivering gourmet meals to employees of businesses in Montreal. Utilizing a network of virtual kitchens, the company provides a range of meal kits designed to accommodate various dietary preferences and food allergies. FoodRelay enhances the customer experience by offering real-time notifications regarding delivery progress. Their services include event catering, allowing companies to easily provide diverse food options for their employees without the need for contracts. An online inquiry form on the company's website facilitates customer engagement and service requests.

Laurent Pharmaceuticals

Venture Round in 2018
Laurent Pharmaceuticals Inc., established in 2012 and based in Montreal, Canada, is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing orally-active drug candidates to modulate the immuno-inflammatory response in cystic fibrosis patients. Its lead product, LAU-7b, is a novel once-a-day oral form of fenretinide currently in clinical development stages.

Inversago Pharma

Series A in 2018
Inversago Pharma Inc. is a preclinical-stage biotechnology company based in Montreal, Canada, specializing in the development of peripherally-restricted CB1 receptor inverse agonists aimed at treating various metabolic and fibrotic disorders. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on creating innovative therapies for conditions such as Prader-Willi syndrome, diabetes, and complications related to obesity. Its pipeline includes treatments for diabetic kidney disease, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, and progressive fibrosis, including interstitial lung disease. Inversago Pharma aims to improve patient outcomes by offering new therapeutic options that target the underlying mechanisms of these diseases.

Moka

Angel Round in 2017
Moka Financial Technologies Inc. is a financial technology company based in Montreal, Canada, that operates an application designed to assist users in achieving their financial goals. Founded in 2015 and rebranded from Mylo in July 2020, Moka's app automatically rounds up everyday purchases and invests the spare change, allowing users to start investing without requiring significant financial knowledge or lifestyle changes. Since its launch in 2017, the app has gained popularity, with over 750,000 downloads and numerous positive reviews. Moka leverages artificial intelligence to provide personalized financial insights and recommendations, simplifying money management for its users. The company is also focused on developing additional features, such as expense reduction tools, debt repayment acceleration, financial coaching, and cashback rewards, to further empower individuals in their financial journeys.

Thorasys

Seed Round in 2016
Thorasys Thoracic Medical Systems Inc. is a Montreal-based respiratory medical device company dedicated to advancing pulmonary diagnostics. The company focuses on the development of innovative technologies for the diagnosis and monitoring of lung diseases, including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Utilizing a unique forced oscillation technique, Thorasys has created pulmonary function test equipment that allows healthcare professionals to accurately measure lung capacity across diverse patient populations. This technology facilitates early detection of lung diseases, thereby enhancing patient care and treatment outcomes.

Paper

Seed Round in 2016
Paper, Inc., established in 2014 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with an additional office in Santa Monica, California, is a remote tutoring company. It designs an educational support system platform that offers live help, essay review, real-time feedback, and intervention tools for students and teachers. The platform aims to provide personalized learning support, connecting students with certified educators who can provide contextualized feedback and guide them towards a deeper understanding of academic concepts.

Soundbite Medical Solutions

Seed Round in 2016
Soundbite Medical Solutions Inc. is a cardiovascular medical technology company based in Montreal, Canada, specializing in the development and commercialization of innovative medical devices. Founded in 2013, the company has engineered a proprietary wire-based device and generator console that utilizes safe shockwave energy to treat chronic total occlusions (CTOs) within the cardiovascular system. This technology is aimed at addressing significant medical needs in patients suffering from peripheral artery disease and coronary artery disease, conditions that affect millions of individuals in the United States. The company's focus is on enhancing treatment options and improving patient outcomes by effectively preparing vascular pathways for management and intervention.

Laurent Pharmaceuticals

Funding Round in 2016
Laurent Pharmaceuticals Inc., established in 2012 and based in Montreal, Canada, is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing orally-active drug candidates to modulate the immuno-inflammatory response in cystic fibrosis patients. Its lead product, LAU-7b, is a novel once-a-day oral form of fenretinide currently in clinical development stages.

ODS Medical

Seed Round in 2016
ODS Medical Inc. is a Montreal-based medical device company established in 2015, specializing in the design and manufacture of advanced diagnostic tools for cancer detection. The company's flagship product is an exclusive Raman spectroscopy system that enables real-time identification of tissue abnormalities across various clinical settings. By integrating innovative optical probes with sophisticated software powered by machine learning algorithms, ODS Medical aims to enhance the capabilities of physicians, allowing for critical decision-making with high sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy. Through its commitment to developing and commercializing cutting-edge technology, ODS Medical strives to revolutionize the diagnostic landscape in oncology.

Minitrade

Seed Round in 2015
Minitrade, Inc. operates an online platform that facilitates the buying and exchanging of women's, kids', and maternity branded clothing. Founded in 2012 and based in Quebec City, Canada, the company enables users to sell and exchange gently used clothing items, including tops, bottoms, dresses, swimwear, and outerwear for girls, boys, and women. Minitrade offers busy parents a solution to declutter their closets while providing access to high-quality clothing at significantly reduced prices, often around 70 percent off retail. The platform has successfully attracted a growing customer base, with approximately 6,000 active members in Canada. The founder, Isabelle Doucet, established Minitrade in response to her own experiences as a parent, recognizing the need for a more economical and sustainable way to manage children's wardrobes.

Sportlogiq

Seed Round in 2015
SportLogiq Inc. is a Montreal-based company that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-driven sports analytics software platform. Founded in 2014, SportLogiq utilizes computer vision technology to analyze player movement and actions during games by leveraging standard broadcast feeds. This innovative platform provides teams with valuable insights to enhance their strategic planning and execution while enabling broadcasters to engage viewers more effectively. Additionally, the analytics generated by SportLogiq support media professionals in storytelling and data-driven reporting, thereby enriching the overall understanding of the game for teams, analysts, and fans alike.

Mirametrix

Angel Round in 2013
Mirametrix Inc. is a Montreal-based company that specializes in artificial intelligence technology focused on enhancing human-computer interaction. Founded in 2008, it has developed proprietary attention-sensing technology that detects presence, tracks faces, eyes, gaze, and emotions. One of its flagship products, Glance, offers software solutions designed for various markets, including consumer electronics, automotive, and mobile. This platform allows clients, including original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and independent software vendors (ISVs), to create innovative and intuitive user experiences across all devices. By integrating its advanced technology into consumer electronics, Mirametrix aims to redefine user engagement and responsiveness in digital interfaces.

Fortem

Venture Round in 2012
Fortem Inc. is a company specializing in the development of physical security information management technologies aimed at enhancing public safety and private security worldwide. The company's flagship product, Omnipresence 3D, is an advanced command and control software that offers a unified monitoring and alarm platform for various security and safety systems, including CCTV, fire detection, access control, and more. Featuring a unique 3D interface, Omnipresence 3D allows for comprehensive integration of existing security equipment, facilitating real-time incident response and management. Fortem's solutions are implemented in a diverse range of environments, including security-conscious cities, military facilities, mass transit systems, airports, utilities, and large campuses. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, Fortem was previously known as Feeling Software Inc., having rebranded in March 2012.

Novidev Santé Active

Seed Round in 2012
Novidev Santé Active Inc. is a Montreal-based company that develops, produces, and markets organic fruit juices, primarily under the brand name Anti+. Founded in 2010, the company offers a range of beverages including blueberry, cranberry, and pomegranate drinks, which are distributed through natural food and grocery stores across Canada. Novidev Santé Active focuses on providing nutritious drinks enriched with bioactive probiotics and aims to promote environmental sustainability through a plant-based diet. However, the company is currently in liquidation.
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