BDC Capital Inc. is the private equity and venture capital division of the Business Development Bank of Canada, focusing on direct investments and fund of funds strategies. The firm specializes in providing risk capital to small and medium-sized enterprises, including subordinate financing, recapitalizations, and mezzanine investments. BDC Capital's venture capital activities encompass a wide range of stages from seed funding to pre-IPO financing, with a particular emphasis on technology-based companies in sectors such as healthcare, information technology, and clean technology. It aims to support women-led businesses and typically invests between CAD 3 million and CAD 35 million, taking minority stakes in its portfolio companies. BDC Capital seeks to exit investments within three to five years through various strategies, including initial public offerings or strategic sales. Established in 1975 and headquartered in Montreal, the firm has a presence in key Canadian provinces, actively participating in syndicates and maintaining a focus on high-growth potential companies.
Kepler Communications Inc. is a satellite communications company focused on establishing a network for space-based connectivity that integrates space stations, habitats, and devices with orbiting satellites. The company offers various services, including Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) solutions that provide global coverage, PolarConnect for organizations operating in extreme environments, and Global Data Service, which facilitates high-bandwidth data transfer between remote sites and the internet. Additionally, Kepler is developing everywhereIOT, a satellite service designed to deliver reliable connectivity for Internet of Things (IoT) devices worldwide. By addressing the challenges of intermittent connectivity for non-geostationary satellites, Kepler aims to reduce the reliance on expensive ground infrastructure and enhance real-time communication capabilities for diverse industries such as maritime, natural resources, research, defense, and logistics. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Kepler has launched several satellites and is advancing its LEO constellation deployment.
MSP Corp acquires and partners with high-performing Managed Service Providers in Canada and the United States to provide resources, technology, and business support to empower exceptional MSP teams. We enable the best to be even better.
Bridgit Inc., founded in 2014 by civil engineer Lauren Lake and entrepreneur Mallorie Brodie, specializes in construction project management solutions. Headquartered in Kitchener, Canada, the company offers two primary products: Bridgit Bench and Bridgit Field. Bridgit Bench is a construction resource planning and workforce management tool designed to streamline the management of construction resources, eliminating the need for cumbersome spreadsheets. Bridgit Field focuses on enhancing communication, accountability, and visibility on construction sites, making project management more efficient and straightforward. By leveraging modern technology, Bridgit aims to simplify the complexities of construction projects, helping contractors and developers complete their work more effectively and on time.
Hydrostor Inc. develops a compressed air energy storage solution, a technology to address electricity system needs for dispatchable capacity, renewable integration and optimization, transmission deferral, and behind-the-meter or remote applications. The company solutions delivers bulk energy storage that is synchronous and emission-free to locate, including the ability to repurpose retired coal plants and leverage existing mining infrastructure. Its solutions are used in fossil plant repurposing, renewable integration, transmission deferral, and mines and large industrial operations. The company serves customers in the United States, Australia, and Canada. It has a strategic partnership with AECOM. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in Toronto, Canada.
Novamera Inc. engages in mining of gold, copper, and other ores by drilling to recover ore from steeply dipping, narrow vein deposits that are considered uneconomic when applying traditional extraction methods. It combines high resolution subsurface imaging and directional drilling in a two-pass process that identifies the physical shape of the vein for drilling. The company is based in Mississauga, Canada with an additional office in Baie Verte, Canada.
ChefHero Inc. is a technology company that operates a mobile and web application designed for businesses in the food service industry to efficiently order wholesale restaurant supplies. Founded in 2015 and based in Toronto, Canada, ChefHero connects restaurants, bars, coffee shops, food trucks, and caterers with regional suppliers. By streamlining the ordering process, the platform allows culinary professionals to focus more on their craft rather than the logistics of supply procurement. ChefHero aims to enhance the operational efficiency of food service businesses through its user-friendly interface and dedicated supplier network.
Swift Medical Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in wound care management through its mobile application, Swift. This application enables healthcare professionals to measure and document the progression of patients' wounds efficiently. By facilitating real-time sharing of wound images, Swift enhances communication among medical teams and ensures precise and consistent documentation. The platform is designed to provide comprehensive wound care solutions for healthcare enterprises, streamlining the process from initial assessment to ongoing treatment.
Comet Biorefining, Inc. is based in London, Canada, and specializes in the development of sustainable ingredients from agricultural waste materials. The company focuses on converting non-food sources such as wood, wheat straw, bagasse, and corn stover into high-purity cellulosic glucose syrup. This innovative technology provides a cost-competitive alternative to traditional food-based sugar sources like corn or sugar cane, ensuring price stability and lower costs. In addition to its glucose products, Comet Biorefining offers biomass conversion and pretreatment services, along with a range of consulting services that include process development, engineering, and project development. The company is currently focused on scaling up its commercial operations and establishing partnerships within the renewable biofuels and biochemicals industries.
SkyWatch Space Applications Inc. is a company that develops satellite data aggregation software through its platform, EarthCache. This platform enables users to discover and access a wide range of remote sensing datasets. SkyWatch offers digital infrastructure for distributing Earth observation data and derived intelligence, equipping application developers with essential tools, including advanced processing algorithms and comprehensive APIs for machine-to-machine integration. EarthCache features informative dashboards for usage monitoring and a code builder for rapid application development. The platform supports various datasets from satellite constellations such as Triplesat, Sentinel-2, and Landsat-8, making it suitable for academic research and partnerships. Founded in 2014, SkyWatch is based in Waterloo, Ontario.
Xanadu Quantum Technologies Inc. is a Canadian company based in Toronto that specializes in developing photonic quantum computers. Founded in 2016, Xanadu integrates quantum silicon photonic chips into existing hardware to create a comprehensive quantum computing system. The company aims to provide quantum computing resources on demand, enabling significant computational advancements over traditional methods to address complex real-world challenges. Xanadu offers several platforms, including PennyLane, a Python library for quantum machine learning and hybrid quantum-classical computations, and Strawberry Fields, an open-source programming language for quantum applications. By combining academic research with industry expertise, Xanadu is positioned to drive innovation in the field of quantum technology.
Borrowell Inc. is a Toronto-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in financial products and services for Canadians. The company operates an online marketplace-lending platform that connects borrowers with lenders, offering personal loans and credit cards. Borrowell also provides tools for consumers to check their credit scores, which can aid in securing personal loans, car loans, or mortgages. By leveraging technology and a community-focused approach, Borrowell aims to enhance the borrowing experience, offering users better rates and improved service.
Tealbook, Inc. develops and operates an online supplier knowledge management and procurement platform. The company’s platform offers up-to-date, credible information from suppliers that facilitates teams to identify qualified suppliers for specific needs and collaborate with stakeholders on supplier information and searches. Its platform centralizes and consolidates supplier-shared information, such as company name, contact information, product or service offerings, a brief capabilities presentation, social media feeds, diversity status and certification forms, public client recommendations, and aggregated intelligence from industry peers; and client supplier intelligence, including vendor master, preferred suppliers list, other supplier status listings, legal status and optional secure contract upload, relationships with internal colleagues, and shared notes. It integrates with ERP systems, spend management systems, E-sourcing tools, contract management systems, and portals. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Toronto, Canada.
RockMass Technologies is revolutionizing structural mapping by developing a data collection tool made for geologists. The company creates data collection more efficient, accurate and safe for geologists in mining, exploration, civil engineering and education. At RockMass, our goal is to improve geological mapping in the mining, civil engineering, and exploration industries with our revolutionary mapping technologies.
Kenota Health develops next-generation rapid point-of-care system intended to be used for allergy testing in humans. Kenota's diagnostic tools are safe, simple, and offer a cheaper alternative to allergy testing using a thorough non-invasive technology, enabling physicians to improve patient outcomes.
Skygauge has reinvented the drone to perform work not possible with drones today. Their first application is performing industrial inspections (Ultrasonic Testing). Instead of having workers on ropes, boom lifts, and scaffolding The Skygauge will perform inspections 5-10x faster. This reduces turnaround time, cost of inspection, and increases safety because workers are not exposed to work at height. Once they dominate the inspection market our core technology will branch out into pressure washing/cleaning, painting/coating, and attach a robot arm for general work. The same way robot arms created a workforce in factories their drones will create a workforce in the sky.
Aya Payments, Inc. is a healthcare fintech company based in Toronto, Canada, founded in 2018. The company specializes in developing innovative healthcare spending solutions designed to administer health benefits and adjudicate claims. Its offerings include novaHSA, a platform that enables users to access, manage, and monitor healthcare costs, and Dynamic Ledgering, which provides a range of financial products including payment, deposit, lending, and investment solutions tailored for fintech companies. Aya Payments primarily serves employees and their dependents, aiming to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare financial management.
Housing affordability is a complex problem being addressed in cities around the world. While new construction is an effective way of increasing supplies, it requires years of planning and often fails to accommodate a wide range of needs.
R-Hauz empowers urban landowners and families to self-solve their housing needs through housing-as-a-product. Their ingenious V2 and V6 products create additional housing within Toronto by taking advantage of the city’s development guidelines for avenues and laneways. Unlike traditional builds, these products offer the convenience of off-site construction while providing landowners with an elegant design at an affordable price.
Canvass AI develops a predictive analytics platform that leverages artificial intelligence to enhance industrial operations across various sectors, including food and agriculture, automotive, energy, and metals and mining. The platform automates the data analysis process, enabling companies to gather insights on production efficiency, maintenance, and energy use with ease. By providing actionable insights and real-time guidance, Canvass AI empowers industrial operators to optimize their processes, improve quality, and reduce energy consumption. The technology is designed to facilitate the adoption of AI in industrial settings without requiring extensive data science expertise, thus supporting companies in lowering operational costs, improving profitability, and extending the lifespan of their assets. Founded in 2016 and based in Toronto, Canada, Canvass AI was previously known as Dat-uh Inc. and rebranded in August 2017.
BinSentry Inc. is an agricultural technology company based in Kitchener, Canada, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing an Internet of Things (IoT) solution that provides software and solar-powered sensors to monitor feed bins for feed mills and livestock producers. BinSentry's platform enables effective tracking of on-farm inventory, automating logistics and inventory management to enhance operational efficiencies. By utilizing predictive technology and integrating artificial intelligence, the solution helps streamline supply chains and optimize trucking routes, reducing the risk of supply disruptions and increasing overall profitability in livestock and grain management.
ProNavigator provides an AI-driven knowledge-sharing platform, used by some of the largest insurance organizations, to save time, provide superior service, and seize revenue opportunities. The platform leverages advancements in artificial intelligence and natural language understanding to instantly and automatically retrieve answers to customers' and employees' questions.
ThoughtWire Corp. develops and markets an application platform for enterprise and cloud applications. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Toronto, Canada.
Sol Cuisine Inc. is a Canadian company based in Mississauga, specializing in the manufacturing of vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free, and organic frozen and fresh meat alternatives. Founded in 1980, the company offers a diverse range of products, including fattoush salad, horseradish aioli, vegan chipotle aioli, lemon dill aioli, vegan maki, the ultimate vegan poutine, and savory morning swirls. Committed to using local and environmentally sustainable ingredients, Sol Cuisine focuses on delivering delicious and high-quality foods that cater to health-conscious consumers.
Zoom.ai Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-driven automated virtual assistant. Founded in 2016, the software integrates with a user’s existing data to learn their preferences and streamline various operational tasks. It assists in meeting scheduling, workload management, and logistics coordination, while also providing features like reminders and warm introductions. The virtual assistant facilitates communication through popular messaging platforms, including Slack, Skype, Facebook Messenger, Google Hangouts, SMS, and GroupMe. By automating routine tasks, Zoom.ai aims to enhance productivity for enterprise managers and reduce workplace distractions.
At Sampler, we help consumer packaged good brands of all sizes and categories deliver physical samples to digitally targeted consumers. Our turnkey solution helps brands gather consumer feedback and demographic insights that will increase successful trial and in-turn conversion rates. Using Sampler, brands no longer need to hand out samples at random, and can get product into the right hands. We call it Direct to Consumer Product Sampling.
Solink is a data-driven security platform that captures and audits 100% video and transactional data to reduce fraud proactively. Solink’s unique Video Discovery application allows users to search for any event, putting an end to manually retrieving evidence by time and location. For a monthly fee, the platform provides everything users need to collect, analyze, investigate and manage their data. Solink’s fraud prevention as a service offering is the first one of its kind to be data driven instead of incident driven.
Headquartered in Toronto, Canada with an R&D centre in Ahmedabad, India, we believe that smart technology also has to be elegant. In simple terms, our products replace antiquated and vulnerable methods of entry such as keys, passwords, PINs and cards with modern and internet ready fingerprint based biometric products. Whether it is product packaging, the product itself or the user interface; every little aspect is exquisitely designed and consumer centric with a promise of touching your soul.
Cinchy Inc. is a technology company based in Toronto, Canada, that specializes in a data collaboration platform utilizing data fabric technology. Founded in 2014, Cinchy's platform connects various data sources within a unified networked architecture, allowing organizations to manage and protect their data more effectively. This innovative approach enables real-time collaboration among multiple systems and users without the need for separate application databases. By facilitating a cross-application data network, Cinchy enhances data accessibility while improving security for both customer and employee information. The platform has been recognized for its capabilities, having received accolades such as best-of-show at Finovate and being featured in Gartner's "Cool Vendors in Data Management." Through its unique architecture, Cinchy aims to eliminate data fragmentation, reduce costs, and streamline operations for enterprises.
Tealbook, Inc. develops and operates an online supplier knowledge management and procurement platform. The company’s platform offers up-to-date, credible information from suppliers that facilitates teams to identify qualified suppliers for specific needs and collaborate with stakeholders on supplier information and searches. Its platform centralizes and consolidates supplier-shared information, such as company name, contact information, product or service offerings, a brief capabilities presentation, social media feeds, diversity status and certification forms, public client recommendations, and aggregated intelligence from industry peers; and client supplier intelligence, including vendor master, preferred suppliers list, other supplier status listings, legal status and optional secure contract upload, relationships with internal colleagues, and shared notes. It integrates with ERP systems, spend management systems, E-sourcing tools, contract management systems, and portals. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Toronto, Canada.
Their vision is to remove the barriers of business digital transformation with amazingly simple and effective cloud connectivity.Their mission is to deliver managed SD-WAN services via our network of partners such that businesses of all sizes can realize the benefits of digital transformation with reliable, agile and efficient cloud connectivity.
Nix Sensor Ltd. develops Nix, a color sensor and application that enables users to scan, save, share, and compare their favorite shades on their smartphone. The company’s Nix color sensor and application allows users to scan an object and get its exact color data signature sent to the corresponding application on their phone so as to maintain a palette of preferred shades and even track down an exact tin of paint. It serves interior decorators, and designers and artists of various stripes. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Hamilton, Canada.
International Test Pilots School Ltd. offers training courses for test pilots and flight test engineers. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in London, Canada.
Sera4 Ltd. manufactures wireless locks for secure, wireless access control to physical sites. The company manufactures wireless access products, including Keyless Access Control, Teleporte, Keyless Hardware and Lock Controller, Armored Padlock, and MX5 that can be connected to the Teleporte access control platform. It enables controlling and tracking of access into locked locations via their mobile application platform. Sera4 Ltd. was formerly known as LockedUp and changed its name to Sera4 Ltd. in June, 2017. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Waterloo, Canada.
Cord3 Innovation Inc. develops software for data security. The company provides data-centric cyber security services to protect files and emails by encrypting them at rest and controls access to the protected data assets for Cloud and enterprise data that protects against access by unauthorized administrators. It provides UNITY File and UNITY Email solutions for the protection of files and emails respectively. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.
Relogix Inc. is a Canadian company based in Ottawa that specializes in developing sensor-based devices for monitoring and tracking unused office spaces. The company offers its UtiLive system, which combines advanced sensor technology and a machine learning analytics engine to provide real-time insights into workplace usage. This system helps identify usage patterns, enabling real estate professionals to optimize their portfolios effectively. Relogix operates on a sensor-as-a-service pricing model, which encompasses initial floor planning, the deployment of sensor devices, and ongoing monitoring through a cloud-based application. Founded in 2010, Relogix primarily serves large enterprises and commercial real estate portfolios, particularly those with dynamic mobile workforces, such as technology firms and financial institutions.
Plum.io, Inc. is a software as a service (SaaS) recruitment platform based in Waterloo, Canada, focused on matching job candidates with companies. Since its incorporation in 2012, the company has developed a range of tools that utilize artificial intelligence and principles from industrial and organizational psychology to enhance talent acquisition, workforce planning, and employee development. Plum's platform measures various talents, including adaptability, innovation, and communication, and hosts a comprehensive database for quantifying human potential. This allows organizations to predict successful hires and make informed decisions regarding professional development and strategic workforce planning. Formerly known as Cream.HR, Inc., the company rebranded to Plum.io in August 2014, reflecting its commitment to helping companies hire, grow, and retain top talent.
CSS Group
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CSS Group is a newly formed holding company enagaged in providing field services to Canadian government organizations.
BlueDot Inc. specializes in data analytics solutions aimed at tracking and managing infectious diseases. Founded in 2008 and based in Toronto, Canada, the company utilizes a combination of human expertise and artificial intelligence to analyze a wide range of data, including disease outbreaks, healthcare facilities, population demographics, and environmental factors. By integrating these datasets with proprietary algorithms, BlueDot provides critical insights that help governments, healthcare organizations, and businesses protect their populations and mitigate the risks associated with infectious diseases. The company's early warning system is designed to anticipate disease threats and support effective responses, addressing an increasingly urgent public health challenge.
HealthIM operates a mental health reporting platform designed to aid police in effectively managing crisis situations involving individuals with mental health challenges. The platform integrates seamlessly with existing police hardware and networks, standardizing the admissions process for mentally ill persons under police care. By providing an intelligence-driven system, HealthIM enables law enforcement agencies to proactively prevent crises and mitigate risks while supporting individuals in the community. Additionally, HealthIM fosters collaborative engagement between clients, community-based programs, and interagency activities, encouraging innovative approaches to assist those in need during mental health emergencies.
TickTrade Systems Inc is a provider of next-generation, end-to-end FX trading and payments solutions. TickTrade offers its clients a highly differentiated user experience including real time analytics and behavioral insights. TickTrade clients use our platform to provide their institutional, corporate, commercial, and retail clients a higher level of service through seamlessly integrated workflow capabilities and intelligence. TickTrade’s open and modular architecture allows easy integration with proprietary systems, significantly accelerating time-to-market, reducing costs, and increasing profitability. TickTrade currently operates in North America, Europe, and Asia, and is focused on serving its expanding global client base.
Headquartered in Toronto, Canada with an R&D centre in Ahmedabad, India, we believe that smart technology also has to be elegant. In simple terms, our products replace antiquated and vulnerable methods of entry such as keys, passwords, PINs and cards with modern and internet ready fingerprint based biometric products. Whether it is product packaging, the product itself or the user interface; every little aspect is exquisitely designed and consumer centric with a promise of touching your soul.
Nicoya Lifesciences Inc. develops sensor products to get affinity, kinetics, and specificity for proteins, antibodies, DNA, RNA, enzymes, polymers, and small molecules. The company offers surface plasmon resonance (SPR) instruments, spectrophotometers, sensor chips, SPR reagents and kits, and SPR accessories; and OpenSPR, a personal label-free biomolecular analysis instrument. It also provides software solutions, such as TraceDrawer, a real-time kinetic analysis software; OpenSPR software that allows the control of the OpenSPR instrument and real time data acquisition; and OpenSpec, a software program for real time optical peak tracking. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Kitchener, Canada.
Lynx Equity Limited is a private equity firm based in Toronto, Canada, established in 2007. The firm specializes in management buyouts, recapitalizations, and growth capital investments, primarily focusing on small to medium-sized enterprises in North America, particularly in Ontario and Western Canada. Lynx Equity targets a variety of sectors, including manufacturing, business services, financial services, and clean-energy projects, aiming to invest between CAD $200,000 and CAD $8 million per transaction. The firm typically seeks to acquire a 100% stake in its portfolio companies, which generally have an enterprise value ranging from CAD $1 million to CAD $10 million and revenues under CAD $25 million. Lynx Equity employs a buy-and-hold strategy, with investment durations of three to five years, and structures its investments as debt with equity interest. The firm also manages private equity funds and provides diversified risk through loans guaranteed by its portfolio companies, appealing to qualified Canadian investors seeking high-yield debentures.
Prophix Software, Inc. develops corporate performance management software that automates financial and operational processes. The company offers a unified solution that supports integrated financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, financial consolidation, analysis, cash flow planning, revenue planning, personnel planning, strategic planning, reporting and analytics, project planning, profitability analysis, and capital expenditure planning. It serves customers in construction and engineering, education, financial services, government, healthcare, high tech, life sciences, manufacturing, nonprofit, professional services, retail and wholesale, transportation and logistics, and utilities markets worldwide. The company was founded in 1987 and is based in Mississauga, Canada with additional offices in Brazil, England, and Denmark.
Avidbots Corp. develops and manufactures autonomous floor cleaning robots, primarily focusing on its flagship product, NEO, which is recognized as one of the most advanced autonomous scrubbing robots available. Founded in 2014 and based in Ottawa, Canada, Avidbots uses laser mapping technology to create detailed area maps and plan efficient cleaning paths. Its robots are designed to automate the labor-intensive aspects of commercial cleaning, allowing human cleaning crews to concentrate on higher-value tasks. Avidbots' products are utilized in various settings, including airports, retail malls, hospitals, colleges, and industrial sites across multiple countries. The company's vision is to integrate robots into everyday life to enhance human capabilities and improve operational efficiency in cleaning processes.
Bridgit Inc., founded in 2014 by civil engineer Lauren Lake and entrepreneur Mallorie Brodie, specializes in construction project management solutions. Headquartered in Kitchener, Canada, the company offers two primary products: Bridgit Bench and Bridgit Field. Bridgit Bench is a construction resource planning and workforce management tool designed to streamline the management of construction resources, eliminating the need for cumbersome spreadsheets. Bridgit Field focuses on enhancing communication, accountability, and visibility on construction sites, making project management more efficient and straightforward. By leveraging modern technology, Bridgit aims to simplify the complexities of construction projects, helping contractors and developers complete their work more effectively and on time.
ClaroNav is a medical device hardware and software company that specializes in surgical navigation products. ClaroNav was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Nuvyyo Inc., founded in 2010 and based in Kanata, Canada, specializes in electronic solutions that enhance the home media experience for consumers in the U.S. and Canada. The company is best known for its Tablo product, which is a whole-home over-the-air (OTA) digital video recorder (DVR) that allows users to easily discover, watch, and record free HDTV across various devices, including smartphones, tablets, and computers. Launched in 2014, Tablo was the first app-enabled DVR for over-the-air television. In addition to Tablo, Nuvyyo offers JetStreamHD, a mobile media solution that streams live TV, videos, and music to iPads, along with an adapter that connects users to their home network. Nuvyyo's products are available online and through application stores, catering to the growing demand for flexible media consumption.
Book4Time is a global provider of cloud-based Spa Management, activity scheduling and revenue management solutions for hotels, resorts, day spas and salons in over 70 countries. Our State of the art software and inequal customer support makes us the preferred solution of choice to some of the world's largest and most prestigious beauty and wellness brands on a global scale.
Solink is a data-driven security platform that captures and audits 100% video and transactional data to reduce fraud proactively. Solink’s unique Video Discovery application allows users to search for any event, putting an end to manually retrieving evidence by time and location. For a monthly fee, the platform provides everything users need to collect, analyze, investigate and manage their data. Solink’s fraud prevention as a service offering is the first one of its kind to be data driven instead of incident driven.
Myplanet is a software studio and certified BCorp. Based in Toronto with global studio presence, we’re working with the world’s most influential organizations to catalyze change across business silos. Drawing from a range of talents and perspectives, our team brings together data, systems thinking, and curiosity to build next generation experiences. We’re tackling mission-critical digital challenges for businesses by taking the millions of moments of interaction they have with customers every day and surfacing key opportunities to engage and connect within those moments. We’re building deep capabilities in data-driven design, AI implementation, and personalization, while forming strong partnerships with leaders in machine learning, hardware development, and IoT platforms. We’re shaping the way organizations use technology to deliver context-aware, multi-interface experiences that equip them to meet their business goals.
Blue J Legal is a machine learning and artificial intelligence that delivers absolute clarity to the law. The company's original product, Tax Foresight, helps tax professionals make judgments for clients accurately and predictably the same as the decisions that tax enforcement agencies and courts would reach in the same situation. The company's second product, Employment Foresight, is an AI-based software that helps HR professionals, in-house counsel, and employment lawyers get fast clarity on how the courts would fix challenging employment law issues.
Blue J Legal was founded on 2015 and is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario.
A full-service digital marketing agency specializing in Google AdWords, organic search findability, and related services. Founded in 2000 by Andrew Goodman.
Canvass AI develops a predictive analytics platform that leverages artificial intelligence to enhance industrial operations across various sectors, including food and agriculture, automotive, energy, and metals and mining. The platform automates the data analysis process, enabling companies to gather insights on production efficiency, maintenance, and energy use with ease. By providing actionable insights and real-time guidance, Canvass AI empowers industrial operators to optimize their processes, improve quality, and reduce energy consumption. The technology is designed to facilitate the adoption of AI in industrial settings without requiring extensive data science expertise, thus supporting companies in lowering operational costs, improving profitability, and extending the lifespan of their assets. Founded in 2016 and based in Toronto, Canada, Canvass AI was previously known as Dat-uh Inc. and rebranded in August 2017.
Corsa Technology Inc., a networking hardware company, delivers programmable data planes for Software Defined Networking (SDN). The company offers OpenFlow data planes that provide programmability, scalability, and agility for OpenFlow SDNs. Its data planes are used for router bypass and router replacement for SDN in WAN; 100gigabit transcontinental links; network appliances and network functions virtualization (NFV); and solving forwarding problems that traverse the network from data center to desktop and from cloud to device. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Ottawa, Canada.
Relogix Inc. is a Canadian company based in Ottawa that specializes in developing sensor-based devices for monitoring and tracking unused office spaces. The company offers its UtiLive system, which combines advanced sensor technology and a machine learning analytics engine to provide real-time insights into workplace usage. This system helps identify usage patterns, enabling real estate professionals to optimize their portfolios effectively. Relogix operates on a sensor-as-a-service pricing model, which encompasses initial floor planning, the deployment of sensor devices, and ongoing monitoring through a cloud-based application. Founded in 2010, Relogix primarily serves large enterprises and commercial real estate portfolios, particularly those with dynamic mobile workforces, such as technology firms and financial institutions.
ecobee, Inc. manufactures and sells Wi-Fi enabled smart thermostats and light automation equipment with remote sensors and voice control for residential and commercial applications. Its products include SmartThermostat with voice control, ecobee3 lite, SmartSensor, and ecobee Switch+. The company also offers a mobile application in support to its products through iOS, Android, and BlackBerry platforms. It retails its products online. ecobee, Inc. was formerly known as Avaning Inc. and changed its name to ecobee, Inc. in October 2008. The company was founded in 2007 and is based in Toronto, Canada.
Miovision Technologies Inc. specializes in traffic data collection and management solutions for transportation networks. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Kitchener, Canada, with an additional office in Cologne, Germany, the company offers a range of products including Miovision Central for project management, Scout Video Collection Unit for traffic counting, and Miovision Traffic Data for data processing and analysis. Its Spectrum solution enhances signal connectivity for intelligent transportation systems, while Teal facilitates goal-setting and progress tracking for teams. Miovision's hardware offerings include interfaces, smart links, cameras, and antennas, complemented by customer support services. The company serves a diverse clientele, including traffic data collection firms, engineering firms, and government agencies, reaching over 17,000 municipalities globally. Through its advanced technology, Miovision aims to improve the transportation experience for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians while addressing the challenges of modern transportation networks.
Based in Brantford, Ontario, GreenMantra™ Technologies utilizes a proprietary thermo-catalytic system and patented process to cost-effectively convert and "up-cycle" waste plastics, including hard-to-recycle materials such as grocery bags and film, into high-value waxes and other specialty chemicals. These materials have a broad range of applications in the coatings, plastics processing, adhesives, roofing and paving industries.
Swift Medical Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in wound care management through its mobile application, Swift. This application enables healthcare professionals to measure and document the progression of patients' wounds efficiently. By facilitating real-time sharing of wound images, Swift enhances communication among medical teams and ensures precise and consistent documentation. The platform is designed to provide comprehensive wound care solutions for healthcare enterprises, streamlining the process from initial assessment to ongoing treatment.
ThoughtWire Corp. develops and markets an application platform for enterprise and cloud applications. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Toronto, Canada.
Innovation has never been this easy. Upchain started in 2015 with the goal of changing what Product Lifecycle Management means for users across the supply chain. Existing solutions were built for multi-national companies, and suppliers down the chain were left out in the cold. We knew there was a better way. Our vision is a completely interconnected supply chain from the first nut to the final bolt, where collaboration is the default setting, and where mission-critical data is simultaneously accessible and secure. We think process doesn’t have to be as hard as it is, and we intend to make it a whole lot easier for everyone.
CanvasPop is a leader in on-demand printing and personalized photo art and photo gifts. Founded in 2009, the company focuses on providing world-class customer support, delivering the highest quality products, and is constantly innovating the way consumers can order personalized products online. CanvasPop has over 450,000 happy customers with printing and distribution facilities in the United States and Canada and ships across the EU.
Wattpad Corp. operates an online platform that fosters a global community of readers and writers, enabling storytelling as a social and interactive experience. Founded in 2006 and based in Toronto, Canada, Wattpad connects over 65 million users who collectively engage with original stories for more than 20 billion minutes each month. The flagship app allows users to read, write, and share stories in multiple languages, while also enabling collaboration and feedback through comments and multimedia. In addition to the main platform, Wattpad offers Tap, a product featuring short, chat-based stories. Wattpad Studios collaborates with industry partners to adapt stories for film, television, and print, and Wattpad Brand Solutions provides advertising services aimed at engaging Millennial and Gen Z audiences. Through its innovative use of community and technology, Wattpad aims to entertain and connect people worldwide through diverse storytelling formats.
95% of the athletes involved in youth sport do not play sport past high school and only 0.4% of that group play past College! What is left for the 95%? Reperformance aims to provide the opportunity to excel in sport and life through fitness. REPerformance (know by it's community of users as "REP") in October 2019, partnered with Canada's largest sports and entertainment company, MLSE by powering a youth fan experience combine event for the Toronto argos. At REP we live through our product. We are located inside a University recreation in Canada and have a workplace culture of participating in our products. Each and every day as a company from developers, marketing, customer experience and our CEO all play sports and exercise as a team. REP is a culture of being your best possible self as a employee then bringing that energy to our customers.
Kiite is a sales platform provider that allows sales teams to capture, organize, and deliver the information needed to close deals.
The company's tech sales training program, operating as Uvaro, equips students to pursue or grow their careers in tech sales. Uvaro’s unique curriculum made up of online, live classes, online collaborative working sessions, and optional internships close common skills gaps and are designed to enrich and level up the talent pool for tech sales roles
Donna Liitt, Joseph Fung, and Robert Chaplinsky co-founded the Kiite in 2017 in Waterloo, Ontario.
MIMOSA Diagnostics Inc. develops a multispectral mobile tissue assessment device. It develops a personal device for diabetes patients to monitor their foot health. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Toronto, Canada.
Kiite is a sales platform provider that allows sales teams to capture, organize, and deliver the information needed to close deals.
The company's tech sales training program, operating as Uvaro, equips students to pursue or grow their careers in tech sales. Uvaro’s unique curriculum made up of online, live classes, online collaborative working sessions, and optional internships close common skills gaps and are designed to enrich and level up the talent pool for tech sales roles
Donna Liitt, Joseph Fung, and Robert Chaplinsky co-founded the Kiite in 2017 in Waterloo, Ontario.
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.
Solink is a data-driven security platform that captures and audits 100% video and transactional data to reduce fraud proactively. Solink’s unique Video Discovery application allows users to search for any event, putting an end to manually retrieving evidence by time and location. For a monthly fee, the platform provides everything users need to collect, analyze, investigate and manage their data. Solink’s fraud prevention as a service offering is the first one of its kind to be data driven instead of incident driven.
Fuller is the most advanced pipe spool fabrication plant and premier rubber lining and protective coating shop in North America. Our shops are set up to efficiently handle everything from a single fitting to an entire plant’s tank and piping system.
Born from an idea that the business of retail pharmacy was being driven by large corporate entities operating in their best interests, the team at Rx Drug Mart established a pharmacy retail organization that brought the priority back to the pharmacy, the patient, and the community.
Hubdoc Inc. develops a mobile application that converts receipts, bills, invoices, and statements into usable data. The company offers Hubdoc application that enables to automatically import financial documents, which are in the form of receipts, bills and statements, and emails; and export them into usable data. Its Hubdoc application enables users to snap a photo of receipts, invoices, or bills; forward the Email paperwork; and scan/upload the documents. It serves small and medium businesses, including accountants and bookkeepers in Canada. Hubdoc Inc. was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. As of August 2, 2018, Hubdoc Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Xero Limited.
Canvass AI develops a predictive analytics platform that leverages artificial intelligence to enhance industrial operations across various sectors, including food and agriculture, automotive, energy, and metals and mining. The platform automates the data analysis process, enabling companies to gather insights on production efficiency, maintenance, and energy use with ease. By providing actionable insights and real-time guidance, Canvass AI empowers industrial operators to optimize their processes, improve quality, and reduce energy consumption. The technology is designed to facilitate the adoption of AI in industrial settings without requiring extensive data science expertise, thus supporting companies in lowering operational costs, improving profitability, and extending the lifespan of their assets. Founded in 2016 and based in Toronto, Canada, Canvass AI was previously known as Dat-uh Inc. and rebranded in August 2017.
Tealbook, Inc. develops and operates an online supplier knowledge management and procurement platform. The company’s platform offers up-to-date, credible information from suppliers that facilitates teams to identify qualified suppliers for specific needs and collaborate with stakeholders on supplier information and searches. Its platform centralizes and consolidates supplier-shared information, such as company name, contact information, product or service offerings, a brief capabilities presentation, social media feeds, diversity status and certification forms, public client recommendations, and aggregated intelligence from industry peers; and client supplier intelligence, including vendor master, preferred suppliers list, other supplier status listings, legal status and optional secure contract upload, relationships with internal colleagues, and shared notes. It integrates with ERP systems, spend management systems, E-sourcing tools, contract management systems, and portals. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Toronto, Canada.
Plum.io, Inc. is a software as a service (SaaS) recruitment platform based in Waterloo, Canada, focused on matching job candidates with companies. Since its incorporation in 2012, the company has developed a range of tools that utilize artificial intelligence and principles from industrial and organizational psychology to enhance talent acquisition, workforce planning, and employee development. Plum's platform measures various talents, including adaptability, innovation, and communication, and hosts a comprehensive database for quantifying human potential. This allows organizations to predict successful hires and make informed decisions regarding professional development and strategic workforce planning. Formerly known as Cream.HR, Inc., the company rebranded to Plum.io in August 2014, reflecting its commitment to helping companies hire, grow, and retain top talent.
Alert Labs protects our customers' basements by gathering and analyzing real-time data with attractive, reliable, and easy-to-install hardware and software. Deployed sensor networks are on the alert for water leaks, floods, power issues, and more
WebsiteBox is the Toronto-based technology firm that offers do-it-all real-estate websites for a one-time $99 fee – the lowest price in the market. WebsiteBox supports IDX (Internet Data Exchange) integration with 265 multiple-listing-service boards throughout the United States and Canada. More than 10,000 real-estate professionals have chosen WebsiteBox for a full-service, custom, mobile-friendly website, complete with industry and social-media tools, customer relationship management, and web hosting.
Delivered in Montréal and Toronto, NextAI is an accelerator and founder development program for early or idea stage AI-enabled startups. NextAI is for exceptional teams and individuals from around the world who are commercializing AI research and want to build global companies. NextAI is a global innovation hub for artificial intelligence related venture creation and technology commercialization. We identify talented teams and individuals with ambitious ideas and leverage Canada’s leadership position in AI to provide them with the capital, mentorship, education and network to disrupt industries. NextAI teams have access to up to $200,000 in capital, world-renowned faculty and scientists, a network of Canada’s top business leaders and entrepreneurs, and access to cutting edge AI tools.
Clearwater Clinical Limited, founded in 2004 and based in Ottawa, Canada, specializes in the design and manufacture of mobile medical-grade devices aimed at enhancing clinical practices in the endoscopy and audiology markets. The company offers innovative products such as ClearSCOPE, a mobile endoscope adaptor that supports various medical applications, including ENT and urology exams, as well as veterinary and industrial uses. Additionally, Clearwater Clinical produces ShoeBOX, an iPad-based audiometer designed for screening and diagnostic testing in diverse settings such as clinics, schools, and telemedicine applications. Another key product is DizzyFIX, which facilitates the Epley Maneuver, a common treatment for vertigo caused by benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. The company, led by Dr. Matthew Bromwich and his team, is committed to providing affordable solutions that leverage mobile technology to improve patient care.
Our mission is to help people succeed with data. We believe in empowering you to make better decisions by eliminating the unknown. Take control of your data and be stronger, better, and more competitive every day. Klipfolio is the new way people and their teams make informed decisions leveraging team-based BI, dashboards, and reporting. From startups to Fortune 500 teams, Klipfolio provides the power and flexibility you always wanted. Succeed with data and start for free.
REGEN Energy Inc. designs, develops, and markets wireless energy management solutions in Canada and the United States. The company’s products include EnviroGrid swarm-logic controllers, which are attached to electrical loads to communicate and coordinate with each other to reduce electrical demand for commercial, industrial, institutional, and multi-unit residential facilities. Its products are used to control electrical demand for heaters, fans, compressors, chillers, cold storage systems, batter chargers, pumps, and dehumidifiers and humidifiers, as well as for new construction, retrofit, and ongoing building operations.
Big Viking Games is a leader in free-to-play social and mobile games with an emphasis on HTML5 technology. Its titles are played by millions of people on iOS, Android, Facebook and mobile web. Since being founded in 2011, Big Viking Games has grown profitably to a team of over 100 employees in Toronto and London. It has been consistently recognized for its workplace culture as a top 10 employer by the Great Place to Work Institute, and it has been ranked as one of the Top 100 Employers in Canada.
Big Viking Games (formerly Tall Tree Games) was founded by serial entrepreneur, Albert Lai (formerly co-founder of Kontagent, and 4 other companies) and industry veteran Greg Thomson (creator of 30+ apps with 40 million users).
Axonify is changing the way organizations think about and deliver corporate learning. The Axonify solution makes learning personalized, engaging, fun and rewarding for employees while dramatically improving critical business results for employers.
Using principles of interval reinforcement and incorporating the realities of how emerging workforces learn in today’s environment, Axonify enables its customers to make training stick and improve employee performance.
Wave is a company dedicated to improving the operations of small businesses by offering a range of financial management tools. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Wave provides free services that include accounting, invoicing, and payroll, along with affordable credit card processing solutions. With over 3 million small business owners across more than 200 countries utilizing its platform, Wave focuses on supporting micro and small businesses in managing their financial needs effectively.
Repable, Inc. is an analytics company based in Toronto, Canada, specializing in the gaming industry. Founded in 2015 by Sean Power and Heather Anne Carson, Repable offers a platform designed to provide broadcasters, teams, and enterprises with valuable insights and analytics related to gaming and streaming. The platform utilizes an independent data engine to analyze the entire esports and live game streaming ecosystem, enabling users to comprehend the financial and social repercussions of their daily interactions with fans and the public. Through its services, Repable aims to enhance understanding of the dynamics within the gaming space, ultimately assisting clients in making informed decisions.
Fusebill Inc. provides automated invoicing, billing, collections, and customer lifecycle management solutions specifically designed for subscription-based businesses. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Kanata, Canada, the company streamlines processes such as upgrades, downgrades, cross-selling, and churn management for both B2B and B2C sectors, including software as a service, digital media, and communications. By simplifying subscription and billing management through its cloud-based platform, Fusebill enables companies to enhance their operational efficiency, seize new product opportunities, and maintain a competitive advantage in the market. The company is supported by both private and institutional investors.
Kira Talent is the world’s only holistic admissions solution designed for higher education. Founded in 2012, Kira transforms the admissions process by combining on-demand, timed video and timed written assessments with existing admissions requirements. Kira works with more than 300 programs worldwide to build applicant-first assessments that identify and select their best-fit students.
Pitstop is a cloud-based Prognostic Maintenance Platform that enables enterprises to leverage the wealth of information available from their vehicle fleets. Their data engine integrates Connected Vehicles, Dealerships, Fleet Manager, Tier 1 Suppliers, OEMs, Insurance Companies and the Aftermarket Supply Chain.
Validere Technologies Inc. develops portable devices that provide critical information about a liquid for large markets and industries. The company offers Validere Identifier, a portable device that checks liquids against its library and verifies if the liquid is hazardous; and EDGE Connect that enables buyers and sellers to securely connect with counterparties outside of their network and discover arbitrage opportunities. It offers its products for liquid fingerprinting, industrial process monitoring, and consumer product applications. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Toronto, Canada.
Wave is a company dedicated to improving the operations of small businesses by offering a range of financial management tools. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Wave provides free services that include accounting, invoicing, and payroll, along with affordable credit card processing solutions. With over 3 million small business owners across more than 200 countries utilizing its platform, Wave focuses on supporting micro and small businesses in managing their financial needs effectively.
Aterlo Networks Inc. provides a solution to extend the content delivery network into household networks. It offers NightShift, a managed service that moves streaming media from peak to off-peak hours and reduces load on the network. The company serves content providers and service providers. Aterlo Networks Inc. is based in Waterloo, Canada.
Smart companies understand that investors want to know what's going on in your business. It's a key part of the venture investing model and the best investors are expecting more data and more discipline around sharing it. But it's not all about them. You benefit when your investors (and advisors) are better informed. It lets them jump in and help, whether it's opening that door or leading the next financing round.
CrowdRiff is a visual marketing platform for travel and tourism brands that allows to discover and deliver top-performing visual content to every marketing channel. Powered by artificial intelligence, its platform allows marketers to source and share top performing visuals with their respective audiences, at scale.
The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Toronto, Canada.