Puzzle Medical Devices
Series A in 2025
Puzzle Medical Devices develops innovative heart pump solutions to treat advanced heart failure. Its flagship product, ModulHeart, is a modular percutaneous device designed to reduce cardiac afterload and improve renal perfusion. The device's unique design enables safe percutaneous implantation, supporting both renal and cardiac function with low risk of complications. Puzzle Medical has successfully completed its first-in-human study, demonstrating improvements in cardiac and kidney function.
Apera AI develops robot vision intelligence software for manufacturing. Its proprietary AI and machine learning technologies enable robots to perceive their environment like humans, improving flexibility, productivity, and reducing downtime.
Mangrove Lithium
Venture Round in 2025
Mangrove Lithium is a Vancouver-based company that has developed a modular platform for producing battery-grade lithium hydroxide and carbonate efficiently from diverse input streams. Its scalable solution can be co-located with upstream producers or manufacturers, enabling cost-effective conversion of waste brines to chemicals and desalinated water.
Brickeye
Debt Financing in 2023
Brickeye is a leading construction technology company specializing in IoT-enabled job site monitoring. It offers solutions such as water mitigation, concrete monitoring, and environmental risk assessment to enhance safety, productivity, and sustainability in global construction projects.
General Fusion
Series F in 2023
General Fusion Inc., established in 2002 and headquartered in Burnaby, Canada, specializes in developing commercial Magnetized Target Fusion (MTF), a hybrid fusion method combining magnetic confinement and inertial confinement principles. The company focuses on creating utility-scale fusion power using its patent-pending MTF concept, which has the potential to provide clean, safe, and economical energy. General Fusion develops key subsystems such as plasma injectors, acoustic drivers, and liquid metal vortex compression tests to advance its MTF technology. Backed by a global syndicate of investors, industry leaders, and technology pioneers, General Fusion aims to demonstrate and commercialize its innovative fusion power plants by the end of the decade.
Avidbots Corp.
Series C in 2022
Avidbots Corp., founded in 2014 and based in Ottawa, Canada, develops autonomous commercial floor cleaning robots. Its flagship product, NEO, uses laser mapping technology to efficiently clean various spaces such as airports, retail malls, hospitals, and warehouses across seven countries.
MolecuLight
Venture Round in 2022
MolecuLight specializes in innovative imaging solutions for wound care, focusing on the detection of harmful bacteria and accurate wound measurement. The company develops portable handheld optical imaging devices that allow medical practitioners to visualize bacteria and assess wound status directly at the point of care. These devices facilitate the analysis and visual detection of bacteria, provide procedural guidance, and enable the assessment of viable and nonviable tissue. By offering these capabilities, MolecuLight supports healthcare professionals in selecting appropriate therapies for their patients and effectively monitoring wound healing progress.
Muse, developed by InteraXon, is a neurotechnology company that produces a headband designed to provide real-time feedback on brain activity during meditation. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, the company specializes in brain-computer interfaces, utilizing research-grade ambulatory electroencephalograms and EEG sensors. Muse’s technology captures brainwaves and translates them into digital signals, which are then processed to deliver insights on mental activity, heart rate, breathing, and body movements. This data enables users to enhance their meditation practices and mindfulness, fostering a deeper connection with their mental and physical states. Through its innovative hardware and software platform, Muse aims to support users in achieving greater mental clarity and well-being.
Paper is an educational technology company that provides personalized tutoring support for students. Its platform offers live help, essay feedback, real-time reports, and intervention tools to facilitate learning and assist teachers. Founded in 2014, Paper is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.
Ekona Power
Series A in 2022
Ekona Power develops renewable energy generation technology to produce industrial-scale hydrogen. It converts natural gas into clean hydrogen, electricity, and carbon dioxide, serving industrial H2 consumers and natural gas transmission/distribution companies.
NOBULL
Debt Financing in 2020
NOBULL, LLC is a retailer specializing in athleisure footwear, apparel, and accessories for men, women, and children. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Hingham, Massachusetts, the company offers a diverse range of products, including trainers, runners, apparel, lifters, bags, and other accessories. NOBULL operates retail locations in New York and Boston, as well as an online store, providing customers with convenient access to its offerings. Additionally, the company engages its audience by producing and showcasing short films on its website through NOBULL TV.
CareWorx
Debt Financing in 2020
CareWorx Inc. supplies advanced technology hardware, cloud solutions, and related services to senior care facilities. Through a strategic partnership with PointClickCare, the market leader in electronic health records for senior care, it delivers specialized expertise, wireless networking, and ready‑to‑deploy point‑of‑care and mobile technology tailored for the senior care environment.
TouchBistro
Series E in 2019
TouchBistro, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing iPad-based point-of-sale (POS) solutions tailored for the food and beverage industry, including restaurants, cafes, bars, and food trucks. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Toronto, TouchBistro provides various POS systems, such as Restaurant POS, Food Truck POS, and Bar POS, which streamline order management and payment processing. Its innovative system allows servers to take orders directly at the table, reducing the need for multiple trips to a terminal and minimizing errors. Additionally, TouchBistro offers features like TouchBistro Reservations for guest management, cloud-based reporting and analytics, and customer-facing displays, enhancing both operational efficiency and customer experience. The company's products are available through the Apple App Store in the United States and internationally.
Calm Radio
Venture Round in 2019
Calm Radio Corp. is a Toronto-based company that provides online music streaming services, specializing in music for relaxation, meditation, and sleep. Founded in 2009, it offers a diverse selection of hundreds of internet radio channels featuring genres such as acoustic, classical, jazz, and contemporary music. Users can customize their listening experience through a unique multi-channel mixer that allows the integration of atmospheric sounds. The platform is accessible via various devices, including mobile applications for Android and iOS, as well as compatibility with smart home systems like SONOS, Bluesound, and Alexa. Calm Radio's focus on enhancing mindfulness and relaxation through music caters to individuals seeking a serene and hassle-free auditory environment.
AudioConexus
Venture Round in 2019
AudioConexus Inc. is a company based in Kingston, Canada, specializing in automated, multi-language, and wireless commentary systems aimed at enhancing tour experiences. Founded in 2006, the company offers a range of innovative products, including Navilution Next for wireless tour commentary delivery, Navilution Evo, a GPS-based multilingual commentary system, Navilution Duo for public address audio tours, and Navilution Cortex, a cloud computing solution for map-based route planning and content management. AudioConexus provides comprehensive multilingual and multi-topical solutions that cater to ambitious tour operators, enabling them to deliver engaging and unique experiences that stand out in a competitive market. The company operates as a subsidiary of Listen Technologies Corporation.
FISPAN
Venture Round in 2018
FISPAN is a market-leading fintech that provides an ERP-banking platform enabling banks to offer commercial banking services embedded in ERP, accounting, and other business applications. The turnkey solution integrates banking into clients' financial workflows, embedding banking services directly into enterprise software to streamline processes, reduce costs, minimize manual errors, and improve efficiency for businesses of all sizes.
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.
NestReady
Venture Round in 2018
Founded in 2012, NestReady is a Montreal-based company that develops a real estate technology marketplace. Its platform integrates all stages of the home buying experience for mortgage lenders and homebuyers, enabling relationship building with customers, tracking client progress, increasing conversions, and reducing customer acquisition costs.
Primal
Debt Financing in 2018
Primal Fusion is a software company specializing in artificial intelligence (AI) solutions that enhance user interaction with data. With over 15 years of research and development, Primal Fusion focuses on improving the understanding and utilization of data through its AI-powered technologies. The company's offerings cater to both consumer and enterprise applications, facilitating data-driven decision-making and strategic planning. Additionally, Primal develops intelligent assistants that learn user preferences and deliver relevant content from the web, further optimizing the user experience.
Resson is a bioinformatics and data analytics company based in Fredericton, New Brunswick, specializing in customized agriculture solutions for large corporate clients. The company employs advanced technologies such as cloud-based data processing, swarm robotics, computer vision, and machine learning to enhance agricultural productivity. Its proprietary platform, the Resson Agricultural Management and Analytics System, analyzes crop metrics to assess the health and status of crops. By providing actionable insights derived from field data, Resson enables agricultural operators to optimize their operations, improve efficiency, increase yields, and maximize profitability.
Miovision
Convertible Note in 2018
Miovision Technologies Inc., established in 2005, specializes in traffic data collection and management solutions. Based in Kitchener, Canada, with an additional office in Cologne, Germany, the company serves traffic data collection firms, engineering firms, and government agencies globally. Miovision offers a suite of products, including Miovision Central for project management, Scout devices for data collection, and Miovision Traffic Data for analysis. Additionally, they provide tools to monitor and manage traffic signal performance, and Teal, a platform for goal tracking. Their solutions leverage computer vision and AI to help cities optimize traffic flow, reduce environmental impacts, and enhance transportation experiences for all users.
Founded in 2002, Hortau designs and manufactures wireless, web-based irrigation management systems. It offers field monitoring stations, sensors for soil tension, temperature, humidity, and weather parameters, along with cloud-based software Irrolis for real-time data capture and remote control of irrigation systems.
Nudge Rewards is a Toronto-based company that offers a team performance management platform designed for retailers, foodservice, and hospitality sectors. The platform includes a mobile solution that facilitates employee engagement, knowledge assessment, and performance monitoring for frontline workers, enabling brands to effectively motivate and reward their teams. Nudge's clientele features notable global brands such as Mercedes Benz, Rogers Communications, and Samsung, among others. The company, which was established in 2011 and rebranded from Greengage Mobile in 2014, has formed strategic partnerships with organizations like ReThink and BrandXP Ltd to enhance its offerings. Through its innovative app and content management system, Nudge Rewards aims to measurably improve frontline team performance and drive overall company success.
SpherePlay
Venture Round in 2017
SpherePlay, founded in 2014 and based in Montréal, Quebec, specializes in creating, delivering, and monetizing virtual reality (VR) experiences across various platforms. The company offers a suite of VR media players designed to help broadcasters, publishers, and commercial content distributors integrate VR experiences into their existing media distribution workflows through their own apps and websites. This solution enables the production, delivery, and sharing of immersive VR/360° content with high realism and user-friendliness.
Netlift
Seed Round in 2017
Netlift is a prominent platform specializing in mixed-mode commuting, focusing on enhancing daily travel for commuters. The company offers a ride-sharing service that connects passengers with drivers willing to share available seats in their vehicles, facilitating cost-effective transportation. By leveraging advanced technology, Netlift proposes efficient route options tailored to users' travel requirements, thereby improving access to public transit networks. This service not only streamlines commuting but also fosters connections between drivers and passengers, promoting a more efficient and accessible transportation system within urban environments.
Mobi724 Global Solutions
Post in 2017
Mobi724 Global Solutions Inc. is a fintech company based in Montreal, Canada, established in 2005. It specializes in providing integrated data-driven business intelligence and artificial intelligence-powered solutions, including card-linked offers, loyalty rewards, and mobile payment options across North America and Latin America. The company focuses on delivering real-time, seamless digital promotional incentives that offer comprehensive traceability and enriched consumer data to clients such as card issuers, banks, and retailers. Mobi724's innovative PCI and EMV switch technology facilitates the deployment and integration of its solutions, enabling clients to create, manage, and track incentive campaigns that can be redeemed at any point of sale. By enhancing the purchasing experience for cardholders and promoting the use of payment cards, Mobi724 aims to generate incremental commercial opportunities for its clients while providing actionable insights into consumer behavior.
Food.ee is an online food ordering platform focused on corporate catering and business lunches. The service allows organizations to easily order meals, snacks, cakes, and alcohol delivered directly to their offices. Users can select a price point, choose their preferred food type, and build a customized menu, simplifying the process of arranging meals for meetings and events. By connecting businesses with local restaurants, Food.ee offers a convenient solution for companies looking to streamline their catering needs.
Milestone Pharmaceuticals
Series C in 2017
Milestone Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing etripamil, a rapid-onset calcium channel blocker for cardiovascular conditions. The lead product is etripamil, administered as a nasal spray for self-treatment of episodes of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia, with ongoing Phase III studies in the United States and Canada. The company is also advancing development for other cardiovascular indications, including atrial fibrillation and angina, with a Phase II program for atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response. Founded in 2003, Milestone is headquartered in Montreal.
Powerside
Series A in 2017
Powerside is a manufacturer of power intelligence products that focus on delivering advanced monitoring technologies and power quality solutions. The company offers a comprehensive range of products, including power monitoring systems, PQube 3 power analyzers, and low and medium voltage power correction technologies. In addition to these products, Powerside provides a suite of power quality services aimed at helping clients improve their energy efficiency. The company serves a diverse array of industries, including power and energy, data centers, transportation, medical, semiconductor, telecom, manufacturing, military, and government. By enabling industrial clients and other businesses to analyze their workflows and mitigate high surcharge rates, Powerside plays a vital role in enhancing operational efficiency and power management.
Pythian Services
Venture Round in 2017
Pythian Services is an IT consulting and managed services firm that specializes in the planning, deployment, and operational support of enterprise data infrastructure. The company supports a range of database technologies, including Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, Netezza, MongoDB, and Hadoop, and operates globally with a team of systems engineers, database architects, and specialists across 22 countries. Pythian's services also encompass enterprise infrastructure management, covering operating systems, network, and storage support for critical servers. The firm aids organizations in leveraging data for revenue growth and operational efficiency, with a notable client roster that includes prominent names such as Adobe, The New York Times Corporation, and Australia Post. Additionally, Pythian is the parent company of Adminiscope, a SaaS solution for Privileged Access Management that enables stakeholders to manage and monitor activities of privileged users effectively.
Roadmunk
Seed Round in 2017
Roadmunk is a web-based tool designed for product managers and stakeholders to create and share visual roadmaps. It supports various formats and integrates with Jira, enabling users to manage multiple products across teams.
Klipfolio
Series B in 2017
Klipfolio offers a cloud-based business intelligence dashboard solution that enables users to connect to data sources, create visualizations, and monitor key metrics in real-time. Serving various sectors globally, Klipfolio empowers organizations to make informed decisions by providing flexible and cost-effective analytics tools.
Mobify Research and Development, Inc. is a mobile customer engagement platform that enhances and manages relationships between retailers and their connected customers. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, with additional offices in Chicago and Reading, Mobify specializes in Progressive Web Apps, enabling brands to improve conversion rates on mobile devices. The platform offers a suite of solutions, including tools for personalizing customer engagement through big data, managing mobile interactions from a centralized location, and optimizing app performance for developers. Prominent global brands such as Lancôme and Carnival Cruise Line utilize Mobify's services to foster customer loyalty and drive revenue growth. As a subsidiary of salesforce.com, Mobify continues to support retailers in meeting evolving customer expectations and maintaining a competitive advantage in the market.
Axonify
Venture Round in 2016
Axonify Inc., founded in 2011 and based in Waterloo, Canada, specializes in providing eLearning software designed to enhance corporate training. The company's platform, Axonify, offers bite-sized, personalized, and gamified learning experiences for employees, focusing on interval reinforcement to ensure that training is effective and long-lasting. This approach is particularly useful in sectors such as sales, customer service, retail, and finance, where continuous learning and quick knowledge updates are crucial. Axonify's solutions are designed to integrate seamlessly into the daily workflow of frontline employees, promoting behavioral changes that lead to improved business outcomes. The company has established strategic partnerships with various organizations to enhance its offerings and reach.
HeyOrca
Seed Round in 2016
HeyOrca Inc. is a company that develops cloud-based social media planning and approval software tailored for marketing agencies and their clients. Its platform streamlines the social media workflow by offering features such as a Social Media Calendar for reviewing, editing, and scheduling content; tools for direct publishing to major social networks; and real-time collaboration capabilities for creative teams. The software allows users to capture media, preview live posts, and integrate various tools, while supporting GIF and video scheduling with full functionality, including calls to action and custom thumbnails. Additionally, HeyOrca provides a Social Media Audit Trail that tracks changes and approvals, ensuring transparency throughout the lifecycle of a social media post. Based in Saint John's, Canada, the company serves over 300 clients globally, enhancing the efficiency of the asset production workflow for creative teams.
Faurecia IRYStec Inc., based in Montreal, Canada, specializes in perceptual display technology solutions for the automotive industry. Founded in 2015, the company develops a customizable software platform known as PDP Vision, which integrates seamlessly into various automotive display systems, including instrument clusters and head-up displays. Their product offerings include IRYStec DRIVEvue, which enhances display visibility under bright lighting conditions, and IRYStec MYvue, a viewer intelligence solution that optimizes content presentation for individual users. By leveraging advanced algorithms, Faurecia IRYStec's technology adapts display characteristics in real-time, ensuring a safe and efficient viewing experience. In May 2020, the company rebranded from IRYSTEC to Faurecia IRYStec Inc. and now operates as a subsidiary of Faurecia S.E.
Optoro
Debt Financing in 2016
Optoro, Inc. is a provider of a reverse logistics platform that specializes in managing distressed inventory for retailers, manufacturers, and third-party providers. Founded in 2004 and based in Washington, D.C., with an additional location in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, the company offers asset recovery solutions that include direct-to-consumer remarketing of customer returns, overstock, discontinued products, and refurbished items through various online channels. Optoro's software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform features a returns management system that manages the entire returns lifecycle, from initiation to resale, integrating customer-facing channels with back-end operational systems. The company also provides inventory management services, which encompass warehousing, fulfillment, inspection, testing, and eco-friendly disposal, as well as asset maximization services that utilize data analytics for multi-channel remarketing and reporting. With a focus on enhancing recovery and minimizing environmental waste, Optoro serves clients both in the United States and internationally.
Polystyvert
Venture Round in 2016
Founded in 2011, Polystyvert specializes in polystyrene recycling. Its proprietary technology enables efficient collection and recycling of polystyrene waste, producing high-quality recycled material indistinguishable from virgin product.
Medella Health
Seed Round in 2016
Medella Health Inc. is a Canadian company based in Kitchener, Ontario, that specializes in developing innovative bio-sensors and electronics for diabetes management. Founded in 2013, the company focuses on creating smart contact lenses that continuously and non-invasively monitor blood glucose levels. These devices transmit real-time data to mobile phones, allowing patients to effectively manage their diabetes and maintain better control over their health. By leveraging advanced technology, Medella Health aims to enhance the quality of care for individuals living with diabetes.
Versature
Debt Financing in 2016
Versature Corp. is a Canadian company that specializes in providing hosted PBX phone services to small and medium enterprises. Founded in 2003 and based in Ottawa, Versature offers a range of voice-over-IP business telephony solutions, including desktop phones, conference phones, cordless phones, softphones, and headsets. The company caters to diverse clients, from small two-person shops to larger call centers, and has developed a strong and growing subscriber base across the country. Versature is known for its cost-effective technology and Canadian-based support, positioning itself as a key player in the Canadian telecom industry. As of September 2018, it operates as a subsidiary of Net2Phone, Inc., further expanding its reach and capabilities in cloud-based communication solutions.
LemonStand
Seed Round in 2016
LemonStand is an eCommerce software provider based in Vancouver, British Columbia, founded in 2010. The company focuses on delivering a customizable eCommerce platform designed for mid-sized merchants and fast-growing online retail brands. LemonStand's platform enables web developers to create tailored user experiences, including the checkout process, utilizing front-end development tools and frameworks. This flexibility not only enhances the development experience but also ensures that the platform meets the specific needs of merchants while remaining user-friendly for daily operations.
Acuva Technologies
Seed Round in 2016
Founded in 2014, Acuva Technologies specializes in developing and providing advanced water treatment solutions. The company's core technology is based on ultraviolet light emitting diodes (UV-LED), designed to purify drinking water by effectively eliminating viruses, bacteria, and other biological contaminants.
Wave is a financial management company that specializes in providing online software solutions for small businesses. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Wave offers a comprehensive suite of services including accounting, invoicing, payroll, and payment processing. With over 3 million users in more than 200 countries, Wave is dedicated to enhancing the operational efficiency of micro and small businesses by helping them manage their finances effectively. The platform enables business owners to improve cash flow and streamline financial tasks, allowing them to focus on growth and sustainability.
Librestream Technologies
Venture Round in 2016
Librestream Technologies specializes in mobile video collaboration solutions for Fortune 500 organizations. Its flagship product, Onsight, enables real-time visual communication between field workers and remote experts across various industries such as manufacturing, oil & gas, utilities, telemedicine, insurance, construction, retail, and education. The company's strategic partnerships include Cisco Systems, Verizon Wireless, and Inmarsat.
Swept is a technology company that specializes in developing software solutions for the janitorial industry. Founded in August 2014 by Matt Cooper and Michael Brown, and based in Nova Scotia, Swept offers an operational cleaning management platform aimed at enhancing the efficiency of commercial cleaning businesses. The platform facilitates communication between cleaning companies, their employees, and customers, while also supporting real-time inspections and supply orders. By providing these tools, Swept enables cleaning companies to improve their operational effectiveness, increase profitability, and enhance customer retention.
Zepz
Venture Round in 2016
Zepz is an online money transfer service that enables individuals to send money to friends and family living abroad through computers, smartphones, or tablets. It provides a convenient and cost-effective alternative to traditional money transfer companies, which often charge high fees. Zepz allows users to send funds to over 140 destinations worldwide, including Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and the Americas. Recipients can receive money as bank deposits, cash pickups, Mobile Money, or mobile airtime top-ups. The platform is designed to facilitate secure international transfers, utilizing technology that allows customers to manage their funds efficiently, with lower processing fees compared to conventional methods. Zepz operates in 50 countries, aiming to simplify the process of remittance for its users.
Zepz
Debt Financing in 2016
Zepz is an online money transfer service that enables individuals to send money to friends and family living abroad through computers, smartphones, or tablets. It provides a convenient and cost-effective alternative to traditional money transfer companies, which often charge high fees. Zepz allows users to send funds to over 140 destinations worldwide, including Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and the Americas. Recipients can receive money as bank deposits, cash pickups, Mobile Money, or mobile airtime top-ups. The platform is designed to facilitate secure international transfers, utilizing technology that allows customers to manage their funds efficiently, with lower processing fees compared to conventional methods. Zepz operates in 50 countries, aiming to simplify the process of remittance for its users.
Zepz
Debt Financing in 2016
Zepz is an online money transfer service that enables individuals to send money to friends and family living abroad through computers, smartphones, or tablets. It provides a convenient and cost-effective alternative to traditional money transfer companies, which often charge high fees. Zepz allows users to send funds to over 140 destinations worldwide, including Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and the Americas. Recipients can receive money as bank deposits, cash pickups, Mobile Money, or mobile airtime top-ups. The platform is designed to facilitate secure international transfers, utilizing technology that allows customers to manage their funds efficiently, with lower processing fees compared to conventional methods. Zepz operates in 50 countries, aiming to simplify the process of remittance for its users.
Food.ee is an online food ordering platform focused on corporate catering and business lunches. The service allows organizations to easily order meals, snacks, cakes, and alcohol delivered directly to their offices. Users can select a price point, choose their preferred food type, and build a customized menu, simplifying the process of arranging meals for meetings and events. By connecting businesses with local restaurants, Food.ee offers a convenient solution for companies looking to streamline their catering needs.
Coveo Solutions Inc. is an enterprise technology company that specializes in intelligent search and predictive insights, catering to mid-to-large size organizations across various industries. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with research and development in Quebec City, Coveo offers a suite of products designed to enhance information retrieval and user experience. Notable offerings include Coveo for Salesforce, which provides tailored search capabilities and content recommendations, and Coveo for Sitecore, which facilitates personalized website search. The platform connects and unifies data from both cloud and on-premise applications, enabling efficient access to relevant information for employees and customers alike. Coveo's solutions aim to boost performance by driving revenue growth, reducing customer support costs, and enhancing satisfaction for both customers and employees. The company has established strategic partnerships with major technology providers and operates additional offices in Montreal, Amsterdam, and the United Kingdom, with significant revenue generation from the UK and North America.
Cymax Group Technologies
Series A in 2015
The Cymax Group of brands offers unparalleled knowledge of the complete eCommerce experience gained through years of building a platform that serves manufacturers, retailers and end-consumers. We're transforming eCommerce with a complete and scalable online platform that provides seamless customer acquisition, merchandising and logistics capabilities.
With technology solutions built to make eCommerce simple, we function as a powerful supply chain management solution for organizations of all sizes. Our suite of products provides the most mature solution available to support the entire end-to-end eCommerce cycle.
Encycle Therapeutics
Venture Round in 2015
Encycle Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Toronto, Canada, that focuses on developing innovative drug candidates using its proprietary platform technology for the rapid synthesis of drug-like macrocycles and membrane-permeable nacellins. These nacellins are designed to target challenging intracellular protein-protein interactions, offering a potential alternative to traditional small molecules and biologics, such as monoclonal antibodies. The company has established collaborations with various pharmaceutical firms to build a screening library of nacellins, many of which demonstrate cell-permeable and drug-like characteristics. Encycle is actively pursuing the independent development of nacellins aimed at specific targets, including integrin alpha-4-beta-7 for inflammatory bowel disease and SMURF2 for fibrosis. Its lead program seeks to create orally bioavailable inhibitors of integrin alpha-4-beta-7 that promise improved safety and reduced immunogenicity compared to existing biologics targeting this protein.
CENX, Inc. is a provider of service orchestration solutions for mobile, wireline, cable, and cloud data center service providers, operating in Canada and internationally. Founded in 2009 and based in Ottawa, Canada, the company specializes in automating the lifecycle management of data services across various network infrastructures, including network functions virtualization (NFV) and software-defined networking (SDN). Its flagship product, the Cortx Service Orchestrator, streamlines the ordering, provisioning, monitoring, and assurance of data connectivity services, significantly reducing manual processes. CENX's offerings encompass mobile backhaul, enterprise connectivity, cloud exchange, and machine-to-machine services. Additionally, the company provides professional services such as data audits, automated access ordering, installation, integration, and technical support, ensuring comprehensive assistance for its tier 1 service provider clients. CENX has established itself as a key player in the Carrier Ethernet market, contributing to industry standards and innovation through its involvement with the Metro Ethernet Forum.
Crew is a curated platform that connects designers and developers with vetted clients seeking web and mobile app design services. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Montréal, Quebec, Crew boasts a trusted network of independent creatives who have collaborated on projects for major companies such as Apple, Google, and Uber. The platform facilitates engagement by providing access to hand-picked, screened professionals in the mobile and web industry, enabling application makers to present their projects effectively. This approach aims to enhance project visibility and conversion rates, ultimately contributing to the success of the applications developed.
Control Mobile
Seed Round in 2015
Control Mobile is a developer of a management and analytics platform focused on online payment services. The company offers businesses tools to understand and manage their online transactions effectively, integrating with popular payment processors such as Stripe and PayPal. Control Mobile delivers real-time payment analytics, payments management, and fraud prevention tools accessible from any device. With a track record of assisting over 10,000 businesses and processing transactions exceeding $20 million, the platform enables real-time revenue reporting and facilitates timely responses to critical transaction events. Additionally, Control Mobile sends over one million time-sensitive alerts each month, enhancing the payment management experience for its users.
General Fusion
Venture Round in 2015
General Fusion Inc., established in 2002 and headquartered in Burnaby, Canada, specializes in developing commercial Magnetized Target Fusion (MTF), a hybrid fusion method combining magnetic confinement and inertial confinement principles. The company focuses on creating utility-scale fusion power using its patent-pending MTF concept, which has the potential to provide clean, safe, and economical energy. General Fusion develops key subsystems such as plasma injectors, acoustic drivers, and liquid metal vortex compression tests to advance its MTF technology. Backed by a global syndicate of investors, industry leaders, and technology pioneers, General Fusion aims to demonstrate and commercialize its innovative fusion power plants by the end of the decade.
Bit Stew Systems
Series B in 2015
Bit Stew Systems Inc. provides a data intelligence platform for industrial sectors such as utilities, oil and gas, aviation, and manufacturing. It develops MIx Core, a platform that addresses data integration for the industrial Internet of Things, offering machine intelligence, edge analytics, dynamic adapters, semantic modeling, and a pluggable architecture. Founded in 2005 and based in Burnaby, Canada, the company operates with additional locations in Mountain View, California; Melbourne, Australia; Madrid, Spain; and London, United Kingdom. The platform supports real-time analytics and dynamic event management, enabling seamless integration of information technology and operational technology systems. It helps organizations collect, manage, and analyze data from connected devices and industrial processes to improve visibility and operational insight across disparate sources.
GaN Systems
Series C in 2015
GaN Systems develops and manufactures gallium nitride power switching transistors for various applications. Its products include 650 V E-HEMT and 100 V E-HEMT transistors, serving consumer brand and enterprise equipment manufacturers globally.
Voices.com operates an online marketplace connecting businesses with professional voice actors worldwide. Headquartered in London, Canada, the platform hosts over 4 million members speaking more than 100 languages and dialects. Businesses can post jobs or browse talent profiles, filtering by keywords, gender, experience, location, or project type such as audio ads, video ads, or explainer videos. Voice actors join for free, with premium membership unlocking job access. The platform facilitates secure payments through its patented SurePay service. Additionally, Voices.com offers resources and tools to help voice talent develop their careers.
Corsa Security is a leader in network security virtualization, offering a platform designed to enhance security in high-traffic networks. The company simplifies the scaling of traffic inspection, including SSL/TLS encrypted traffic, through its innovative private cloud approach. By integrating virtualization with intelligent orchestration, Corsa streamlines the deployment, management, and operations of virtualized next-generation firewall arrays for large enterprises and service providers. Customers can subscribe to the Corsa Red Armor service based on their specific traffic inspection needs, allowing them to expand their security capabilities elastically as bandwidth demands increase, all while minimizing total cost of ownership and avoiding infrastructure complexities.
Kira Talent
Seed Round in 2015
Kira Talent is a leading provider of holistic admissions solutions for higher education, established in 2012. The company enhances the admissions process by integrating on-demand timed video and timed written assessments with traditional requirements such as test scores, essays, and reference letters. Kira Talent aims to help admission teams identify applicants who are likely to succeed in their programs by focusing on competency-based assessments that evaluate critical traits such as leadership, communication skills, and motivation. Serving over 300 programs globally, Kira Talent is dedicated to creating applicant-first assessments that facilitate the selection of the best-fit students for various educational institutions.
Chalk
Pre Seed Round in 2015
Chalk is an Internet Solutions Company that focuses on leveraging technology to enhance learning and consumer experiences. The company operates through three main divisions. In the Broadcast division, Dave Chalk presents weekly programs aimed at demystifying new technologies for viewers. The In Flight division partners with major airlines to deliver technology education programs tailored specifically for airline passengers. Meanwhile, the Interactive division collaborates with prominent online retailers to improve the shopping experience by providing high-speed videos that showcase product functionalities and effective shopping strategies. Additionally, Chalk serves K-12 schools and districts with a planning and analytics platform that helps develop cohesive, standards-aligned curriculum maps, impacting the educational strategies of numerous students across various educational settings.
bitHound
Seed Round in 2014
bitHound Inc. is a software analytics company based in Kitchener, Canada, founded in 2013. The company offers a solution designed to assist developers in enhancing code quality and maintaining software efficiency. By providing valuable insights into various software projects, bitHound facilitates informed decision-making, enabling developers to identify priority files and detect project dependencies. The analytics provided by bitHound not only help streamline development processes but also contribute to significant cost savings through improved feature delivery and a reduction in software bugs. Overall, bitHound aims to empower developers by equipping them with the tools necessary to produce clean, efficient, and maintainable software.
Interface Biologics
Venture Round in 2008
Interface Biologics develops biomedical polymer technology to enhance the safety and efficacy of medical devices. Its patented technologies include anti-thrombogenic additives for blood-contacting devices and combination drug delivery systems. The company has licensing agreements with AngioDynamics and Fresenius Medical Care, and a joint venture with Qualimed. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Interface Biologics was founded in 2001.
Cytochroma
Series C in 2008
Cytochroma is a clinical stage specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing prescription products aimed at addressing vitamin D insufficiency and secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) linked to chronic kidney disease (CKD). The company has a portfolio of innovative therapies specifically designed to safely and effectively treat patients with vitamin D deficiency and SHPT across various stages of CKD. Additionally, Cytochroma is working on novel treatments targeting elevated blood phosphorus levels, or hyperphosphatemia, to enhance the management of SHPT in CKD patients.
Cytochroma
Series C in 2007
Cytochroma is a clinical stage specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing prescription products aimed at addressing vitamin D insufficiency and secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) linked to chronic kidney disease (CKD). The company has a portfolio of innovative therapies specifically designed to safely and effectively treat patients with vitamin D deficiency and SHPT across various stages of CKD. Additionally, Cytochroma is working on novel treatments targeting elevated blood phosphorus levels, or hyperphosphatemia, to enhance the management of SHPT in CKD patients.