Kepler Communications is a satellite communications company that is working towards establishing an in-space telecommunications network for space-borne assets. Put simply, we are building cell phone towers in space. This infrastructure will resolve the problem of intermittent connectivity for non-geostationary satellites, will open new business opportunities that necessitate real-time connectivity to satellites, and will reduce reliance on costly and difficult to deploy ground infrastructure. The company is currently developing technologies and delivering services that solved terrestrial connectivity needs, offering terrestrial wideband and soon-to-be narrowband connectivity services for IoT applications. With Kepler's first service, named Global Data ServiceTM, they have been able to pack more Mbps into a nanosatellite than anybody else ever before. This wideband service delivers a store-and-forward type of solution for companies needing to move large quantities of delay-tolerant data from regions where connectivity is limited or non-existent. It is designed to transfer 100s of GBs of data monthly between remote locations and company headquarters or the internet. This service is available today for trials. Kepler is also developing a satellite service for Internet of Things devices – called everywhereIoTTM. A low-power, low-cost, bi-directional narrowband satellite service that will allow to connect assets all around the globe (at sea, land and even in the poles). With two satellites already in orbit, and a third scheduled for launch later in 2019, the company is currently preparing the deployment of its first LEO constellation for 2020.
Potloc Inc. operates an online consumer insights platform that provides businesses with valuable data regarding consumer preferences and purchasing habits. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with additional offices in Toronto, Paris, and Geneva, Potloc utilizes innovative surveying methods, including web panels, phone surveys, and geo-targeted surveys through social media, to gather authentic feedback from a diverse audience. This platform enables clients to connect effectively with their target markets and enhance their local business strategies. Trusted by numerous leading brands, consulting firms, and investment funds, Potloc has established itself as a standard in market research by delivering high-quality insights with precision. The company's approach ensures that businesses receive relevant and accurate data tailored to their unique needs, facilitating better decision-making and consumer engagement.
Arteria AI is a financial services-focused technology company that specializes in contract lifecycle management. It offers a platform designed for end-to-end digital contracting, allowing users to generate, negotiate, and convert executed contracts into actionable data. This functionality helps organizations diagnose issues, identify opportunities, and enhance value. The platform serves as a documentation layer for banking processes, facilitating real-time data flow and analytics. By integrating documentation processes with automation, Arteria AI enables efficient straight-through processing in core business activities across large enterprises.
League is a platform technology company powering next-generation healthcare consumer experiences. League's healthcare CX platform creates personalized digital health experiences that drive measurable results.
Private Equity Round in 2021
PathFactory Inc. operates a content marketing automation platform designed to enhance the efficiency of the B2B buying process. Founded in 2012 and based in Toronto, Canada, the company enables marketers to deliver relevant content experiences that guide buyers through their unique journeys. By facilitating the binge consumption of content, PathFactory reduces friction and accelerates the buying process. The platform leverages data insights to optimize content delivery across various channels, allowing marketers to provide hyper-relevant, real-time content recommendations. This approach not only helps in generating qualified leads but also shortens sales cycles and increases marketing's contribution to revenue. PathFactory was previously known as LookBookHQ Inc. before rebranding in May 2018.
ChefHero is an online mobile and web application that allows businesses to order wholesale restaurant supplies from a network of dedicated regional suppliers. The ChefHero team brings this vision to life every day, leaving chefs with more time to do what they love: make incredible food.
Swift Medical Inc. is a Toronto-based company specializing in digital wound care technology aimed at enhancing the prevention, treatment, and management of wounds. Its flagship product, a mobile application called Swift, enables healthcare providers to accurately measure and document wound progression through advanced imaging and real-time image sharing. The application employs artificial intelligence to assess wound characteristics, including circumference and type, facilitating comprehensive analysis for wound specialists. By providing standardized and accessible wound care solutions, Swift Medical aims to improve patient outcomes and support healthcare providers in delivering effective wound management.
KOHO Financial provides an application-based banking platform to simplify financial products available to everyone. Its platform helps users to complete their day-to-day banking operations while offering tools such as goals, cash flow projections, group spending, spending insights, and categorizations to let users manage their expenses and banking operations on the go. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario.
Symend Inc. is a company that specializes in debt recovery solutions through its innovative software platform. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Calgary, Canada, with additional offices in Toronto and Denver, Symend focuses on enhancing the debt collection process by utilizing automation, predictive analytics, and behavioral science. The platform aims to minimize debt delinquency while ensuring a positive experience for all stakeholders. It offers tools for treatment planning, campaign management, and self-service options, allowing businesses in sectors such as financial services, telecommunications, and utilities to engage customers effectively. By creating personalized interactions, Symend empowers individuals to manage their debts through flexible repayment options, ultimately fostering better financial outcomes and strengthening customer relationships.
RockMass Technologies is transforming the field of structural mapping through the development of innovative data collection tools tailored for geologists. The company's technology enhances the efficiency, accuracy, and safety of data collection in various sectors, including mining, exploration, civil engineering, and education. By providing real-time measurements of structural information from exposed rock faces, RockMass enables geologists to effectively analyze and assess the stability of geological formations. This advancement not only improves the process of geological mapping but also supports safety and operational efficiency in the industries it serves.
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 is an AI-based platform focused on enhancing industrial operations. The company offers scalable AI solutions that empower industrial engineers and operators to improve quality, optimize processes, and reduce energy consumption in their daily activities. By providing actionable insights and real-time guidance, Canvass AI enables production teams to adopt AI technologies without needing extensive data science expertise. Its platform complements existing industrial systems, helping companies in sectors such as oil, gas, chemicals, and manufacturing to enhance operational performance, gain a competitive edge, and achieve new sustainability standards.
Cognota is a cloud-based operations platform tailored for learning and development (L&D) teams, designed to manage all aspects of training operations in a single location. The platform simplifies training request management, enhances project planning, and facilitates collaboration with subject matter experts. By consolidating multiple tools into one, Cognota helps organizations optimize their L&D spending and improve overall productivity. Clients from various industries utilize the platform to streamline their processes, enabling their training teams to become more digital, agile, and efficient. Additionally, Cognota fosters a vibrant LearnOps Community, where L&D professionals can share insights, participate in discussions, and access curated resources to stay informed about industry trends.
AT THOUGHTWIRE, WE'RE ON A MISSION TO CREATE SMARTER SPACES USING ThoughtWireOS ThoughtWireOS orchestrates data from people, process, and the physical built environment to deliver smarter, safer and more efficient hospitals, commercial buildings, and cities. Our innovative software applications put people first, whether for clinicians, patients, office workers, or first responders, ThoughtWire puts people in control. ThoughtWire’s applications for smart hospitals, smart buildings, and smart cities unlock the value of data generated from built environments by combining it with context from people, processes and IoT devices.
Sampler is a provider of digital product sampling services. The company helps consumer-packaged goods brands of all sizes and categories deliver physical samples to digitally targeted consumers. Its turnkey solution helps brands gather consumer feedback and demographic insights that helps increase successful trials and in turn conversion rates.
Invixium Inc. is a Canadian company specializing in biometric solutions aimed at enhancing access control, workforce management, and visitor screening for various industries. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Markham, Canada, Invixium designs a range of innovative products, including the Ixm Mycro, Ixm Touch, IXM Titan, IXM Merge, and Ixm Sense, which cater to both residential and industrial environments. These products incorporate advanced technologies such as face recognition, fingerprint tracking, and temperature detection to ensure security and health in workplaces. Invixium's fully integrated hardware and software solutions provide valuable analytics that improve safety and productivity. With a management team boasting over 200 years of collective experience in the biometric access control sector, Invixium's products have been deployed in diverse sectors, including government, healthcare, and education, across more than 60 countries. The company's commitment to quality is reflected in its manufacturing process, with all products proudly made in Canada.
Cinchy Inc. is a Toronto-based company that provides a data collaboration platform designed to enhance data management and protection through a networked architecture known as data fabric technology. Established in 2014, Cinchy enables organizations to connect various data sources while allowing real-time collaboration among systems and users without the need for separate application databases. The platform addresses the challenges of data silos by transforming data into a federated network, facilitating the co-production of data and streamlining processes that typically involve time-consuming and error-prone integrations. With applications across diverse sectors, including banking, retail, and higher education, Cinchy supports critical projects such as data governance, operationalizing AI technologies, and modernizing legacy systems. The company’s approach not only improves efficiency and reduces costs but also enhances data quality and security, ultimately allowing businesses to leverage their data assets more effectively.
Clover is an on-site dental care provider at retirement homes, corporate offices, and educational institutions.
iQ Offices provides luxury shared office space, co-working, meeting rooms, event space, and virtual office solutions across Canada.
League is a platform technology company powering next-generation healthcare consumer experiences. League's healthcare CX platform creates personalized digital health experiences that drive measurable results.
TouchBistro, Inc. develops an iPad-based point of sale (POS) solution tailored for restaurants, cafes, bars, and food trucks. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York with an additional office in Toronto, the company offers various POS systems, including those specifically designed for food trucks, bars, and coffee shops. These systems enable efficient order management by allowing servers to take orders and submit them directly to the kitchen without returning to a terminal, thereby reducing errors and enhancing service speed. TouchBistro also provides features such as a reservation management platform, cloud reporting and analytics, and customer-facing displays, all aimed at improving the dining experience and operational efficiency. The software is available through the Apple App Store in the United States and internationally, making it accessible for a wide range of food and drink venues.
BlueDot Inc. is a data analytics company based in Toronto, Canada, specializing in infectious disease monitoring and response. Founded in 2008 and formerly known as BioDiaspora Inc., BlueDot employs a combination of artificial intelligence and human expertise to analyze over 190 infectious diseases worldwide. The company provides critical insights by integrating various datasets, including disease outbreaks, healthcare facilities, local mobility patterns, animal populations, and climate data. Its early warning system helps public and private organizations identify potential infectious disease threats, allowing them to respond effectively without overreacting or underreacting. By delivering comprehensive data analytics solutions, BlueDot aims to enhance global preparedness against infectious diseases.
Cinchy Inc. is a Toronto-based company that provides a data collaboration platform designed to enhance data management and protection through a networked architecture known as data fabric technology. Established in 2014, Cinchy enables organizations to connect various data sources while allowing real-time collaboration among systems and users without the need for separate application databases. The platform addresses the challenges of data silos by transforming data into a federated network, facilitating the co-production of data and streamlining processes that typically involve time-consuming and error-prone integrations. With applications across diverse sectors, including banking, retail, and higher education, Cinchy supports critical projects such as data governance, operationalizing AI technologies, and modernizing legacy systems. The company’s approach not only improves efficiency and reduces costs but also enhances data quality and security, ultimately allowing businesses to leverage their data assets more effectively.
CrowdRiff is a visual marketing platform specifically designed for travel and tourism brands, founded in 2011 and based in Toronto, Canada. The platform utilizes artificial intelligence to help marketers discover and deliver high-performing visual content across various marketing channels. By combining image discovery, digital asset management, and efficient content delivery, CrowdRiff allows users to source and share visuals that resonate with their target audiences. This capability enables brands to effectively enhance their marketing efforts through the strategic use of compelling imagery.
Canvass AI is an AI-based platform focused on enhancing industrial operations. The company offers scalable AI solutions that empower industrial engineers and operators to improve quality, optimize processes, and reduce energy consumption in their daily activities. By providing actionable insights and real-time guidance, Canvass AI enables production teams to adopt AI technologies without needing extensive data science expertise. Its platform complements existing industrial systems, helping companies in sectors such as oil, gas, chemicals, and manufacturing to enhance operational performance, gain a competitive edge, and achieve new sustainability standards.
League is a platform technology company powering next-generation healthcare consumer experiences. League's healthcare CX platform creates personalized digital health experiences that drive measurable results.
TouchBistro, Inc. develops an iPad-based point of sale (POS) solution tailored for restaurants, cafes, bars, and food trucks. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York with an additional office in Toronto, the company offers various POS systems, including those specifically designed for food trucks, bars, and coffee shops. These systems enable efficient order management by allowing servers to take orders and submit them directly to the kitchen without returning to a terminal, thereby reducing errors and enhancing service speed. TouchBistro also provides features such as a reservation management platform, cloud reporting and analytics, and customer-facing displays, all aimed at improving the dining experience and operational efficiency. The software is available through the Apple App Store in the United States and internationally, making it accessible for a wide range of food and drink venues.
ecobee, Inc. is a Canadian company based in Toronto that specializes in manufacturing Wi-Fi enabled smart thermostats and light automation equipment for both residential and commercial use. Founded in 2007, ecobee offers a range of products including the SmartThermostat with voice control, ecobee3 lite, SmartSensor, and ecobee Switch+. These devices allow users to customize temperature settings and manage their energy consumption remotely via a mobile application available on various platforms such as iOS and Android. By providing intelligent energy management solutions, ecobee aims to enhance comfort while promoting energy conservation, thus enabling customers to understand and reduce their energy usage effectively. The company sells its products primarily through online channels.
Potloc Inc. operates an online consumer insights platform that provides businesses with valuable data regarding consumer preferences and purchasing habits. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with additional offices in Toronto, Paris, and Geneva, Potloc utilizes innovative surveying methods, including web panels, phone surveys, and geo-targeted surveys through social media, to gather authentic feedback from a diverse audience. This platform enables clients to connect effectively with their target markets and enhance their local business strategies. Trusted by numerous leading brands, consulting firms, and investment funds, Potloc has established itself as a standard in market research by delivering high-quality insights with precision. The company's approach ensures that businesses receive relevant and accurate data tailored to their unique needs, facilitating better decision-making and consumer engagement.
Swift Medical Inc. is a Toronto-based company specializing in digital wound care technology aimed at enhancing the prevention, treatment, and management of wounds. Its flagship product, a mobile application called Swift, enables healthcare providers to accurately measure and document wound progression through advanced imaging and real-time image sharing. The application employs artificial intelligence to assess wound characteristics, including circumference and type, facilitating comprehensive analysis for wound specialists. By providing standardized and accessible wound care solutions, Swift Medical aims to improve patient outcomes and support healthcare providers in delivering effective wound management.
AT THOUGHTWIRE, WE'RE ON A MISSION TO CREATE SMARTER SPACES USING ThoughtWireOS ThoughtWireOS orchestrates data from people, process, and the physical built environment to deliver smarter, safer and more efficient hospitals, commercial buildings, and cities. Our innovative software applications put people first, whether for clinicians, patients, office workers, or first responders, ThoughtWire puts people in control. ThoughtWire’s applications for smart hospitals, smart buildings, and smart cities unlock the value of data generated from built environments by combining it with context from people, processes and IoT devices.
Upchain is a provider of cloud-based product lifecycle management (PLM) and product data management (PDM) solutions, established in 2015. The company aims to transform the way PLM is approached by making it more accessible to all participants in the supply chain, rather than focusing solely on large multinational corporations. Upchain's software facilitates collaboration across decentralized product value chains, offering features such as item management, version control, change management, bills of materials management, file compliance, and integration with computer-aided design tools. This comprehensive approach enables manufacturers operating within complex value chains to enhance revenue, reduce costs, and improve product quality, thereby streamlining the entire lifecycle from initial design to final assembly.
Sampler is a provider of digital product sampling services. The company helps consumer-packaged goods brands of all sizes and categories deliver physical samples to digitally targeted consumers. Its turnkey solution helps brands gather consumer feedback and demographic insights that helps increase successful trials and in turn conversion rates.
Wattpad is a digital entertainment company that operates an online social storytelling platform focused on original narratives. Established in 2006 in Toronto, Canada, Wattpad fosters a community of over 65 million users who engage with stories for more than 20 billion minutes each month. The primary app allows users to read and write stories, facilitating collaboration through comments and multimedia interactions. In addition to its flagship platform, Wattpad offers Tap, a product for short, chat-based stories available in multiple languages. Wattpad Studios collaborates with industry partners to adapt stories for film, television, digital media, and print. Furthermore, Wattpad Brand Solutions provides advertising options aimed at enhancing engagement with Millennial and Gen Z audiences.
MIMOSA Diagnostics Inc. is a Toronto-based company established in 2016 that specializes in the development of a multispectral mobile tissue assessment device. The company's flagship product, the MIMOSA Pro, is a handheld device that utilizes near-infrared light to non-invasively evaluate tissue health by visualizing biomarkers such as oximetry and temperature beneath the skin's surface, regardless of skin color. This technology aims to enhance patient care by providing immediate insights that can inform treatment decisions, thereby improving outcomes for patients, particularly for those with diabetes who need to monitor their foot health. The device is designed for easy use by both patients and caregivers, streamlining the process of assessing tissue health without the need for extensive testing or long wait times.
Nudge is a communications platform that empowers deskless employees and drives better outcomes for your business. Backed by the power of behavioral science and the highest user ratings in its category, Nudge mobilizes non-desk teams by providing the information, inspiration, and insights employees need to exceed expectations and stay connected at work. Leading brands such as Compass Group, Staples, and Margaritaville rely on Nudge to boost employee engagement, exceed sales goals, and transform the customer experience. For more information, please visit www.nudgerewards.com.
SmartHire is a Decentralized, Peer-to-Peer Recruitment Platform powered by the Ethereum Blockchain.
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. is a technology company based in Toronto, Canada, that specializes in automating the collection and processing of financial documents for small and medium-sized businesses, as well as accountants and bookkeepers. Founded in 2011, Hubdoc offers a mobile application that allows users to capture financial documents, such as receipts, bills, and invoices, by taking photos or uploading files. The application utilizes cloud computing and machine learning to convert these documents into organized, usable data, streamlining financial reporting, reconciliation, and audit processes. By simplifying document management, Hubdoc enables businesses to focus more on their operations and less on administrative tasks. The company became a subsidiary of Xero Limited in August 2018.
Element AI Inc. is an artificial intelligence company that provides solutions for organizations seeking to leverage AI and machine learning technologies. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with an additional office in Toronto, the company operates an AI as a Service (AIaaS) platform, allowing businesses to launch and incubate AI solutions in collaboration with large corporations. Element AI focuses on delivering AI software products that enhance decision-making and operational efficiency across various sectors, including insurance, banking, manufacturing, logistics, retail, and consumer packaged goods. The company emphasizes research and development, maintaining strong ties to academia, and engages in policy discussions regarding the societal impacts of technology. Through its offerings, Element AI aims to help clients unlock insights, accelerate the adoption of AI, and improve overall business performance with explainable solutions.
Canvass AI is an AI-based platform focused on enhancing industrial operations. The company offers scalable AI solutions that empower industrial engineers and operators to improve quality, optimize processes, and reduce energy consumption in their daily activities. By providing actionable insights and real-time guidance, Canvass AI enables production teams to adopt AI technologies without needing extensive data science expertise. Its platform complements existing industrial systems, helping companies in sectors such as oil, gas, chemicals, and manufacturing to enhance operational performance, gain a competitive edge, and achieve new sustainability standards.
TouchBistro, Inc. develops an iPad-based point of sale (POS) solution tailored for restaurants, cafes, bars, and food trucks. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York with an additional office in Toronto, the company offers various POS systems, including those specifically designed for food trucks, bars, and coffee shops. These systems enable efficient order management by allowing servers to take orders and submit them directly to the kitchen without returning to a terminal, thereby reducing errors and enhancing service speed. TouchBistro also provides features such as a reservation management platform, cloud reporting and analytics, and customer-facing displays, all aimed at improving the dining experience and operational efficiency. The software is available through the Apple App Store in the United States and internationally, making it accessible for a wide range of food and drink venues.
Tealbook is an enterprise software company that connects buyers and suppliers and provides the data needed to make procurement decisions. Tealbook’s innovations in buyer/supplier relations have earned recognition, including being named to the CIX Top 20 and a spot on the prestigious 2018 Gartner Cool Vendor list. Tealbook was founded in 2014 by Stephany Lapierre and is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Potloc Inc. operates an online consumer insights platform that provides businesses with valuable data regarding consumer preferences and purchasing habits. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with additional offices in Toronto, Paris, and Geneva, Potloc utilizes innovative surveying methods, including web panels, phone surveys, and geo-targeted surveys through social media, to gather authentic feedback from a diverse audience. This platform enables clients to connect effectively with their target markets and enhance their local business strategies. Trusted by numerous leading brands, consulting firms, and investment funds, Potloc has established itself as a standard in market research by delivering high-quality insights with precision. The company's approach ensures that businesses receive relevant and accurate data tailored to their unique needs, facilitating better decision-making and consumer engagement.
InnerSpace is a space utilization platform that helps large enterprises make smarter decisions about using corporate real estate. Our powerful technology leverages a company's existing Wi-Fi infrastructure to provide unrivaled, multi-dimensional data without all the cost and effort needed for traditional sensor-based systems.
Next AI is a world-class founder and venture development acceleration network for AI-enabled startups. Founders can be part of the ecosystem from anywhere in Canada, following the program remotely or in-person from the Toronto or Montreal sites. Taking advantage of a renowned network of AI and business experts, Next AI provides support on both AI product development and market commercialisation. Each year, we identify the top early-stage teams developing ambitious AI-powered solutions and we provide them with the mentorship, education and network to have a global impact.
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).
Wave makes running a small business better by providing free accounting, invoicing, affordable credit card processing (payments) and payroll. Over 3 million small business owners, in more than 200 countries around the world, rely on WaveApps to run their business. Wave was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
TouchBistro, Inc. develops an iPad-based point of sale (POS) solution tailored for restaurants, cafes, bars, and food trucks. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York with an additional office in Toronto, the company offers various POS systems, including those specifically designed for food trucks, bars, and coffee shops. These systems enable efficient order management by allowing servers to take orders and submit them directly to the kitchen without returning to a terminal, thereby reducing errors and enhancing service speed. TouchBistro also provides features such as a reservation management platform, cloud reporting and analytics, and customer-facing displays, all aimed at improving the dining experience and operational efficiency. The software is available through the Apple App Store in the United States and internationally, making it accessible for a wide range of food and drink venues.
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 that provides insights and analytics for broadcasters, teams, and enterprises. The company's services focus on understanding the financial and social impact of interactions within the gaming and streaming sectors. Utilizing an independent data engine, Repable analyzes the entire esports and live game streaming ecosystem, enabling its users to gain a comprehensive understanding of their engagements with fans and the broader public.
Shoelace offers a software solution that enables online merchants to easily conduct retargeting campaigns. The company helps fast growing Shopify brands boost sales by showing the right customers, the right ads at the right time with customer journey retargeting. Shoelace was founded on 2015 and is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario.
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, founded in 2015 and based in Kitchener, Canada, specializes in artificial intelligence software that monitors and analyzes vehicle data. The company offers a cloud-based Prognostic Maintenance Platform designed to help enterprises optimize their vehicle fleets by aggregating automotive data from connected vehicles, dealerships, fleet managers, and various stakeholders in the automotive supply chain, including insurance companies. Pitstop's platform utilizes advanced algorithms, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to provide real-time insights into vehicle performance, predict maintenance needs, and prioritize potential failures. By leveraging this wealth of information, Pitstop enables fleets to enhance operational efficiencies, reduce downtime, and lower maintenance costs.
League is a platform technology company powering next-generation healthcare consumer experiences. League's healthcare CX platform creates personalized digital health experiences that drive measurable results.
Rover platform enhances retailers' mobile apps through contextual relevance. Leveraging the micro location abilities of iBeacons, the platform understands when a shopper enters a store and which products they are looking at. An app enhanced with the Rover platform can engage shoppers at the time it matters most, delivering relevant information throughout their shopping experience.
Validere is a measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) SaaS company that helps energy organizations transform disconnected, incomplete emissions data into clear and immediately actionable pathways to financial and environmental value. Modernize your carbon tracking and reporting with an emissions management platform built by industry experts.
Wave makes running a small business better by providing free accounting, invoicing, affordable credit card processing (payments) and payroll. Over 3 million small business owners, in more than 200 countries around the world, rely on WaveApps to run their business. Wave was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
Hockeystick operates an online financial data platform that connects startups with potential funders. Its cloud-based system automates data collection and reporting, providing private equity funds, venture capitalists, lenders, and companies with comprehensive reports and analytics. This enables users to monitor their portfolios effectively and drive growth. By enhancing transparency and communication, Hockeystick ensures that investors are well-informed about the businesses they support, allowing them to engage more actively, whether through strategic advice or facilitating future financing rounds.
CrowdRiff is a visual marketing platform specifically designed for travel and tourism brands, founded in 2011 and based in Toronto, Canada. The platform utilizes artificial intelligence to help marketers discover and deliver high-performing visual content across various marketing channels. By combining image discovery, digital asset management, and efficient content delivery, CrowdRiff allows users to source and share visuals that resonate with their target audiences. This capability enables brands to effectively enhance their marketing efforts through the strategic use of compelling imagery.
ScarX Therapeutics (ScarX) is a biotechnology company that discovers and develops innovative treatments for dermal scarring (fibrosis). ScarX’s lead candidate, SCX-001, will be the first prescription cream for the reduction of post-surgical scarring. ScarX is committed to improving the lives of surgical patients worldwide by providing therapies that prevent and reduce the occurrence of disfiguring, uncomfortable or cosmetically unattractive surgical scars. ScarX was established in 2012 through partnerships with Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children (Sick Kids), MaRS Innovation and MaRS Discovery District. ScarX's dermal scar technology is based on over 15 years of research conducted by Dr. Benjamin Alman as a senior scientist and head of Orthopedic Surgery at SickKids. Dr. Alman discovered that nefopam, a known active pharmaceutical ingredient (API), is an effective anti-scarring agent. ScarX immediately developed a re-purposing strategy to advance nefopam for scar treatment and reduction, and has recently competed preclinical studies. The company is now poised to take SX-001 into Phase I/IIa clinical trial. Every year, more than 100 million people in developed countries worldwide experience dermal scarring resulting from surgery. Scarring can have significant physical and psychological implications, from reduced function to disfigurement and emotional trauma. Despite this significant unmet need, no clinically-proven prescription anti-scarring treatment is available on the market today. In the U.S. alone, the estimated market potential for an effective anti-scarring treatment is over $4 billion USD annually. ScarX is currently focused on developing its topical agent, SCX-001, to reduce scarring following cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgeries. Reconstructive and cosmetic surgery market segments have the advantage of representing a significant portion of the overall market and lend themselves to a niche marketing approach (<10,000 plastic surgeons and aesthetic dermatologists in the U.S. and Canada). Overall, ScarX estimates the combined market value in the U.S. for these two market segments to be in the range of $2.0 - $2.5 billion USD annually.
Invixium Inc. is a Canadian company specializing in biometric solutions aimed at enhancing access control, workforce management, and visitor screening for various industries. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Markham, Canada, Invixium designs a range of innovative products, including the Ixm Mycro, Ixm Touch, IXM Titan, IXM Merge, and Ixm Sense, which cater to both residential and industrial environments. These products incorporate advanced technologies such as face recognition, fingerprint tracking, and temperature detection to ensure security and health in workplaces. Invixium's fully integrated hardware and software solutions provide valuable analytics that improve safety and productivity. With a management team boasting over 200 years of collective experience in the biometric access control sector, Invixium's products have been deployed in diverse sectors, including government, healthcare, and education, across more than 60 countries. The company's commitment to quality is reflected in its manufacturing process, with all products proudly made in Canada.
Wattpad is a digital entertainment company that operates an online social storytelling platform focused on original narratives. Established in 2006 in Toronto, Canada, Wattpad fosters a community of over 65 million users who engage with stories for more than 20 billion minutes each month. The primary app allows users to read and write stories, facilitating collaboration through comments and multimedia interactions. In addition to its flagship platform, Wattpad offers Tap, a product for short, chat-based stories available in multiple languages. Wattpad Studios collaborates with industry partners to adapt stories for film, television, digital media, and print. Furthermore, Wattpad Brand Solutions provides advertising options aimed at enhancing engagement with Millennial and Gen Z audiences.
SeamlessMD is a digital patient engagement platform focused on improving health outcomes after surgery. By collaborating with healthcare providers, SeamlessMD enhances patient experiences through technology, design, and data. The platform supports hospitals in remote patient monitoring, enabling the collection of data that can lead to better surgical outcomes and reduced readmissions. Ultimately, SeamlessMD aims to deliver quality surgical care while lowering costs, addressing the challenges faced by patients and providers in the surgical process.
Xagenic Inc., a Toronto, Canada-based molecular diagnostics company developing new technology for decentralized, rapid diagnostic testing, and a true point-of-care platform. Our aim is to enable on-demand, near-patient molecular testing, empowering clinicians in making treatment decisions for their patients at the time of the first consultation. This will dramatically improve patient care and reduce health care costs. Xagenic has adapted this technology to permit rapid, enzyme-free detection of nucleic acids from clinical samples. We are commercializing a simple and fully automated technology platform that will enable widespread decentralized diagnostic testing to be performed outside of clinical laboratories. Our team is developing infectious disease tests that will allow the detection of a variety of analytes in situations where rapid test turnaround will provide clinically actionable results.
Influitive Corporation specializes in advocate marketing software solutions tailored for business-to-business (B2B) software and technology firms globally. Its primary product, AdvocateHub, enables companies to create advocate communities that engage customers, partners, and employees in marketing activities such as referrals, reference calls, and product reviews. This platform helps businesses harness customer enthusiasm to enhance their marketing and sales initiatives. AdvocateHub integrates with Salesforce, allowing for seamless tracking of customer engagement. Additionally, Influitive offers consulting services that include coaching and training to assist companies in implementing effective advocate marketing strategies. The AdvocateHub software is accessible through a web portal, with integration options for client websites and mobile access via the Maven app. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Influitive also has offices in Menlo Park, California, and Boston, Massachusetts.
Wave makes running a small business better by providing free accounting, invoicing, affordable credit card processing (payments) and payroll. Over 3 million small business owners, in more than 200 countries around the world, rely on WaveApps to run their business. Wave was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
GridCure Inc. provides advanced metering infrastructure solutions that enable users to monitor and analyze power usage at both bulk and individual levels. Their offerings include grid health analysis, consumption signal processing, and fraud detection, along with automated communication and alert systems. These solutions facilitate detailed insights into grid performance, energy balancing, load distribution, and peak load detection, as well as individual health and outage detection. Additionally, GridCure's technology supports automated billing processes, integrating big data practices into the power utility sector. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
Hockeystick operates an online financial data platform that connects startups with potential funders. Its cloud-based system automates data collection and reporting, providing private equity funds, venture capitalists, lenders, and companies with comprehensive reports and analytics. This enables users to monitor their portfolios effectively and drive growth. By enhancing transparency and communication, Hockeystick ensures that investors are well-informed about the businesses they support, allowing them to engage more actively, whether through strategic advice or facilitating future financing rounds.
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.
Interface Biologics, Inc. is a commercial stage company based in Toronto, Canada, that specializes in developing innovative biomedical polymer technologies aimed at enhancing the safety and effectiveness of medical devices. The company’s patent-protected technologies include anti-thrombogenic additives designed for blood-contacting medical devices and polymer-enabled combination drug delivery systems. Interface Biologics has established exclusive licensing agreements for its Endexo™ technology with AngioDynamics for vascular access catheters and with Fresenius Medical Care for chronic dialysis systems. Medical devices incorporating this technology, such as AngioDynamics’ BioFlo PICCS and DuraMax Dialysis Catheter, have received FDA clearance and are gaining market traction. Additionally, the company has a joint venture with Qualimed to develop a drug-coated balloon utilizing its Kinesyx™ technology. Founded in 2001, Interface Biologics operates from the MaRS Innovation Centre and focuses on solutions that reduce infection and thrombus-related complications across various medical specialties, particularly ophthalmology.
Mejuri Inc. is a Canadian company that specializes in the manufacture and sale of fine jewelry, including rings, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and engagement pieces. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Toronto, Mejuri operates showrooms in New York, Toronto, and Chicago, while also offering its products through a direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform. This model allows Mejuri to provide quality handcrafted jewelry at accessible prices by eliminating middlemen and maintaining a fast supply chain that introduces new designs weekly. Committed to exceptional craftsmanship and ethical practices, Mejuri aims to empower women to incorporate luxury into their everyday lives. The company serves customers not only in Canada and the United States but also internationally.
Swept is a technology company founded in August 2014 by Matt Cooper and Michael Brown, based in Nova Scotia. It specializes in developing software solutions tailored for the janitorial industry. The company's operational cleaning management platform is designed to help commercial cleaning businesses manage their operations more effectively. This platform facilitates communication between cleaning companies, their employees, and customers, while also enabling real-time inspections and supply ordering. By streamlining these processes, Swept aims to enhance profitability and improve customer retention for its clients in the cleaning sector.
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.
Xagenic Inc., a Toronto, Canada-based molecular diagnostics company developing new technology for decentralized, rapid diagnostic testing, and a true point-of-care platform. Our aim is to enable on-demand, near-patient molecular testing, empowering clinicians in making treatment decisions for their patients at the time of the first consultation. This will dramatically improve patient care and reduce health care costs. Xagenic has adapted this technology to permit rapid, enzyme-free detection of nucleic acids from clinical samples. We are commercializing a simple and fully automated technology platform that will enable widespread decentralized diagnostic testing to be performed outside of clinical laboratories. Our team is developing infectious disease tests that will allow the detection of a variety of analytes in situations where rapid test turnaround will provide clinically actionable results.
Influitive Corporation specializes in advocate marketing software solutions tailored for business-to-business (B2B) software and technology firms globally. Its primary product, AdvocateHub, enables companies to create advocate communities that engage customers, partners, and employees in marketing activities such as referrals, reference calls, and product reviews. This platform helps businesses harness customer enthusiasm to enhance their marketing and sales initiatives. AdvocateHub integrates with Salesforce, allowing for seamless tracking of customer engagement. Additionally, Influitive offers consulting services that include coaching and training to assist companies in implementing effective advocate marketing strategies. The AdvocateHub software is accessible through a web portal, with integration options for client websites and mobile access via the Maven app. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Influitive also has offices in Menlo Park, California, and Boston, Massachusetts.
Hurrier brings local retailers online and provides a platform to deliver goods on-demand. Consumers use their platform to shop from local stores and can have any item delivered within an hour by their crowdsourced fleet of Hurriers. They bring the best of your city, to your door.
Minuum is a mobile application that provides users with a smaller keyboard, taking up less of the screen. The application can be used in iOS and Android devices, smart watches, Google glasses, smart TV remotes, and in mid-air typing. The keyboard is empowered with autocorrect facility and supports many languages, including Deutsche, Russian, Italian, and Spanish. The users can customize the keypad by adding colors, styles, resizing, themes, and emoji. Adding new words is easy with the app and helps its users with punctuation issues. Minuum is a Canada-based company that was founded in 2012 by Will Walmsley, Severin Smith, and Xavier Snelgrove.
Whirlscape is a predictive messaging experience via machine learning. They specialize in building natural language models that predict text, emoji, stickers, GIFs, and other expressive content given real conversational messages.
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.
At Meta, they work on landmark AI challenges that have the power to transform how scientific knowledge is experienced and consumed. Meta provides innovators throughout the scientific ecosystem with powerful views of the current and future trajectories of science and technology with the goal of making all scientific knowledge computable. Meta’s mission is to unlock all of the world’s scientific and technical insights using artificial intelligence.
Tacit Innovations Corp. is a technology company based in Toronto, Canada, founded in 2012. The company focuses on designing and developing mobile applications that enhance the dining experience by allowing users to discover, browse, order, and pay for meals at various restaurants. Among its offerings is Maegan, a mobile platform that facilitates menu browsing, order management, and payment processing. Additionally, the Maegan Mobile application extends restaurant services directly to consumers' mobile devices, promoting a seamless interaction between diners and restaurants. Tacit Innovations is recognized for its innovative approach in leveraging mobile technologies to transform customer engagement and service in the restaurant industry.
They are a small company in the heart of Toronto, Canada working to unlock the full potential of OLED technology. OTI Lumionics Inc. was founded in 2011 by an award winning team of researchers and engineers from the Department of Materials Science & Engineering at the University of Toronto.
Roadmunk Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in visual roadmap software for product management. Founded in 2013, it offers an online tool that allows product managers and stakeholders to create and manage various types of roadmaps, including sprint, project, and release roadmaps. The software facilitates collaboration across multiple teams through comprehensive sharing features and two-way data integration with Jira. Additionally, Roadmunk supports multiple export formats such as PDF, PowerPoint, HTML, and PNG, enhancing the accessibility of product planning. By promoting transparency and enabling organizations to visualize their strategic plans, Roadmunk aims to streamline product portfolio management.
RAUR is a web-based social publishing platform for podcasts. It is built to simplify discovery, listening, and the creation of content. The platform enables its users to share listening experiences with comedians, singers, writers, poets, performers, politicians, DJs, and many others. RAUR was launched in October 2012 and is based in Toronto, Ontario.
Opencare Inc. operates a healthcare discovery platform that connects patients with healthcare providers in North America, primarily focusing on dental services. Founded in 2012 and based in Toronto, Canada, the company's platform allows users to find and book appointments online with a variety of healthcare professionals, including dentists, chiropractors, massage therapists, physiotherapists, and optometrists. By transforming the dental industry, Opencare aims to provide patients with confidence in receiving high-quality care while also facilitating practice growth for top dentists. The platform streamlines interactions between patients and providers, ensuring a convenient and rewarding experience for all users. Opencare was previously known as HealthKiwi Inc. before rebranding in March 2018.
BrandProject is an early-stage venture capital fund that invests in consumer products, services, and technology companies. Based in Toronto and New York City, we are typically the first venture money and are often the sole investor in a round. BrandProject has invested in and helped build innovative new brands including Daily Harvest, Freshly, Ritual, Persona, Chefs Plate, Clutch, Gainful, Atolla, Pet Plate, Awake Chocolate, Coveteur, Surf Easy, and Hello Products.. Find out more at www.brandproject.com
VarageSale, Inc. is a platform that facilitates local and interest-based communities for buying, selling, and social interaction. Founded in 2012 and based in Toronto, Canada, the platform allows members to list items for sale, engage in discussions about potential purchases, and foster community connections. Designed to be family-friendly, VarageSale has millions of members across the United States, Canada, and beyond. The service is accessible for free through its website and mobile applications available on iOS, Android, and Kindle devices. VarageSale operates as a subsidiary of VerticalScope Inc. and has received funding from notable investors.
BRIKA is an online retail platform that connects discerning consumers with talented artisans and designers. The company offers a curated selection of unique, handcrafted products, emphasizing the importance of storytelling alongside the merchandise. By highlighting the narratives of the artisans and makers behind each item, BRIKA enables customers to appreciate the artistry and craftsmanship involved in creating these products. The platform is dedicated to fostering a deeper understanding of the value of well-crafted goods and the individuals who create them.
MedCurrent is a physician-founded Clinical Decision Support (CDS) company focused on three core operating principles: improved patient outcomes, lower system healthcare costs, and better patient experience. Centered on a deep EMR integration philosophy, our technology platform streamlines provider ordering by merging evidence-based guidelines with clinical workflows at the point of care. Ease-of-use, configurability, and enterprise scalability make MedCurrent a global leader in CDS solutions.
Canopy Labs provides a platform for businesses wanting to build and apply customer models. The company built models for marketing campaigns, organized strategic plans, and have helped numerous companies better understand - and sell to - their audiences. It was founded in 2012 and headquartered in Ontario, Canada.
ShopLocket is a platform for hardware entrepreneurs looking to bring innovative products to life and into the hands of visionary consumers. ShopLocket specializes in ecommerce solutions for hardware, covering everything from pre-orders to a full shopping cart. As a PCH solutions company ShopLocket is ideally positioned to help hardware companies at every phase of their journey, from inspiration and ideation, through to manufacturing, ecommerce, fulfillment, and beyond.
Blueprint provides industry-leading software solutions that help large organizations build better business applications. Our products – Blueprint Storyteller and Blueprint Regulatory Compliance Manager – resolve many of the time-consuming, costly, and error- prone functions that challenge IT organizations. Our products sit at the front of the toolchain, ensuring alignment of business and IT stakeholders. We’ve created closed loop solutions that drive innovation and collaboration, ensure regulatory compliance, and protect the business value of products from definition to delivery. More than half of all Fortune 100 companies across the globe have chosen Blueprint to automate their most complex digital transformation challenges. For more information, please visit http://www.blueprintsys.com/.
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.
Flixel Photos Inc. specializes in developing tools for visual storytelling, focusing on the creation of cinemagraphs—dynamic images that feature subtle, looping motion within a still frame. Founded in 2011 and based in Toronto, Canada, the company offers several products, including Cinemagraph Pro, a software platform available for Mac and iOS that allows users to create and share cinemagraphs. Additionally, Flixel provides Persecond for Mac, which enables the production of timelapse videos. Through Flixel Cloud, the company offers a subscription service that grants users access to its software tools, along with hosting and sharing services for high-definition cinemagraphs across web and social media platforms. Flixel serves a diverse clientele, including photographers, videographers, and digital marketers, seeking to enhance their visual content through innovative techniques.
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.
Newtopia Inc. is a health technology company based in Toronto, Canada, that focuses on habit change to reduce metabolic risk and prevent chronic diseases. Founded in 2008, Newtopia utilizes a proprietary virtual platform that combines personal genetics with social and psychological insights to create personalized health plans. By addressing unhealthy lifestyles, the company aims to mitigate the economic and social consequences associated with obesity, chronic diseases, and aging. Newtopia's innovative health engagement platform encourages individuals to make healthier lifestyle choices, demonstrating a proven model with an 80% success rate among early clients. The company targets partnerships with insurers, self-insured employers, and brands, offering sustainable health outcomes and a significant return on investment, making it a promising B2B collaborator in the health sector.
NeurAxon, Inc. is a Canadian company focused on discovering and developing therapeutics for pain management by targeting neuronal nitric oxide synthase. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Toronto, NeurAxon is advancing a pipeline of oral products aimed at treating various pain conditions, including acute migraine, neuropathic pain, chronic daily headache, inflammatory pain, migraine prophylaxis, and severe pain. By utilizing selective inhibitors of nitric oxide synthase, the company seeks to provide effective solutions for individuals suffering from these conditions.
Blueprint provides industry-leading software solutions that help large organizations build better business applications. Our products – Blueprint Storyteller and Blueprint Regulatory Compliance Manager – resolve many of the time-consuming, costly, and error- prone functions that challenge IT organizations. Our products sit at the front of the toolchain, ensuring alignment of business and IT stakeholders. We’ve created closed loop solutions that drive innovation and collaboration, ensure regulatory compliance, and protect the business value of products from definition to delivery. More than half of all Fortune 100 companies across the globe have chosen Blueprint to automate their most complex digital transformation challenges. For more information, please visit http://www.blueprintsys.com/.