BEST Funds is a venture capital firm based in Toronto, Canada, founded in 1996. The company focuses on providing capital to technology companies, particularly in the sectors of software, cloud computing, financial services, and clean technology. By investing in these areas, BEST Funds aims to accelerate the growth of innovative businesses across Canada.
Perch is a digital platform designed to assist Canadian homeowners and prospective buyers in navigating the complexities of real estate transactions. By leveraging advanced analytics, Perch offers personalized insights that empower users to make informed decisions about buying homes, securing mortgages, and managing their real estate investments. The platform aims to simplify the mortgage application process, allowing users to complete applications quickly and efficiently. Additionally, Perch fosters collaboration with real estate professionals, helping users optimize their path to homeownership and leverage home equity for wealth building. Through its services, Perch addresses the challenges individuals face in the real estate market, ultimately striving to improve the overall experience for its users.
Perch
Series A in 2022
Perch is a digital platform designed to assist Canadian homeowners and prospective buyers in navigating the complexities of real estate transactions. By leveraging advanced analytics, Perch offers personalized insights that empower users to make informed decisions about buying homes, securing mortgages, and managing their real estate investments. The platform aims to simplify the mortgage application process, allowing users to complete applications quickly and efficiently. Additionally, Perch fosters collaboration with real estate professionals, helping users optimize their path to homeownership and leverage home equity for wealth building. Through its services, Perch addresses the challenges individuals face in the real estate market, ultimately striving to improve the overall experience for its users.
PowerBand Solutions
Post in 2016
PowerBand Solutions Inc. is a technology company based in Burlington, Canada, that specializes in developing innovative online auction software and financing solutions for the automotive sector and other industries. The company offers a comprehensive suite of cloud-based tools designed to enhance efficiency and transparency in vehicle transactions. Its key products include LiveNet Auction, which enables dealers to conduct instant online auctions for used vehicles, and Marketplace Auction, allowing various companies to list vehicles with detailed descriptions and reserve bids. Additionally, PowerBand provides Dynamic Appraisal for electronic vehicle appraisals, Market Intelligence for retail pricing insights, and PowerDesk for payment scenario preparation. The recently launched Drivrz suite consolidates retail, dealer, consumer, and wholesale transactions into a single platform, disrupting traditional buying and selling methods. PowerBand Solutions primarily generates revenue from the United States, alongside contributions from Canada.
Zone·tv
Seed Round in 2015
Zone.tv is a company focused on transforming the television viewing experience by offering a personalized entertainment platform. It operates a multi-channel network that provides curated content, including movies, sing-alongs, and interactive games. The company has developed an advanced technology framework known as Studio, which facilitates video content curation and programming for various ad-supported and free ad-supported streaming television networks. This technology empowers content providers to enhance audience engagement by delivering updated and dynamic viewing experiences. Through its innovative approach, Zone.tv aims to create exciting new content discoveries for viewers.
GroupBy
Venture Round in 2015
GroupBy Inc. is a technology company specializing in cloud-based e-commerce software solutions. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with an additional office in Austin, Texas, GroupBy offers a comprehensive Product Discovery Platform that utilizes advanced features such as data enrichment, search, recommendations, personalization, and merchandising. The platform is powered by Google Cloud Vertex AI Search for Retail, allowing businesses to enhance customer engagement through optimized search and navigation capabilities. GroupBy also provides services for multi-site management, search engine optimization, and knowledge management, as well as consulting and training services to support clients in implementation and user experience design. The company serves a diverse clientele across the United States, Canada, Europe, and parts of Asia through authorized resellers, catering to both large-scale B2B configurations and high-volume B2C scenarios.
Soliton
Venture Round in 2014
Soliton, Inc. is a medical device company based in Houston, Texas, that specializes in developing and commercializing products using its proprietary rapid acoustic pulse technology. Founded in 2012, Soliton focuses on innovative solutions for various medical and aesthetic applications, including tattoo removal, cellulite reduction, and fibrotic scar treatment. The company's flagship technology utilizes high-energy acoustic shockwaves to enhance the efficacy and speed of tattoo removal, significantly accelerating the process compared to traditional methods. Soliton aims to generate revenue through the sale of its RAP consoles to dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and medi-spas. With a core team possessing over 150 years of combined life science experience and a history of multiple device clearances, Soliton is positioned to address significant market opportunities in the medical aesthetics industry.
Financeit
Debt Financing in 2014
Financeit offers a comprehensive suite of tools and technologies designed to simplify complex sales transactions for businesses and their customers. Financeit's point-of-sale financing platform helps businesses of any size close more sales by offering customers affordable monthly payment options for their next big home improvement, vehicle or retail purchase. For larger enterprise businesses, Financeit delivers an integrated suite of home improvement solutions at scale, including leads and workflow management, live contact agents, financing and promotions, performance assurance and category development. Financeit has partnered with over 8,000 merchants to process more than $5 billion in loan applications and was named Canadian Lenders Association's 2019 Company of the Year in Lending.
Dejero
Venture Round in 2014
Dejero is a company that focuses on providing reliable video and networking solutions to ensure uninterrupted internet connectivity for critical communications. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, Dejero utilizes intelligent network aggregation technology to combine various telecommunication networks, including 4G/5G cellular, satellite, and fixed broadband. This approach results in a software-defined "network of networks" that enhances reliability, expands coverage, and increases bandwidth for its global clientele. Dejero specializes in routers and network blending software, enabling the transport of live and recorded video from cameras over multiple connections. This capability allows clients to broadcast live events and share feeds from remote locations, facilitating effective online collaboration and secure data exchange.
XipLink
Venture Round in 2014
XipLink, Inc. specializes in developing and marketing advanced wireless bandwidth optimization software and hardware products. The company offers a range of solutions, including the XipStick, a portable optimizer for mobile satellite service users, and XE-Embedded software that integrates with various wireless devices. Additionally, XipLink provides appliances such as the XA-200K, which accelerates transmission control protocol and optimizes IP traffic, and the XS-SCPS-200K for TCP acceleration applications. These products are designed to enhance data transmission efficiency across VSAT, Mobile Satellite Services, and terrestrial wireless networks. XipLink serves diverse markets, including military, government, transportation, telecommunications, oil and gas, and media. The company is headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with additional sales and marketing offices in Washington, D.C., and maintains a strategic partnership with Speedcast International Limited.
PitchPoint Solutions
Venture Round in 2014
PitchPoint Solutions Inc. specializes in developing and deploying web-based automation solutions tailored for the financial services sector, particularly in fraud prevention and data validation. The company offers an on-demand platform, Promptu, which streamlines data entry and report management for loan processing, allowing clients to validate key data from diverse databases. Its services include a range of data validation solutions such as borrower ID verification, risk assessment reports for identity, property, and income, as well as ongoing vendor monitoring. Additionally, PitchPoint provides an Application Data Validation Package that alerts clients to potential risks associated with loan data. The ID Red Flag service helps identify discrepancies in credit bureau reports, while Expert Services offers mortgage data validation and compliance support. Based in Toronto, Canada, PitchPoint Solutions aims to help lenders reduce operational effort, ensure compliance with regulations, and minimize fraud risk through comprehensive and objective data reviews.
FileTrek
Venture Round in 2014
FileTrek provides accurate and effective enterprise threat detection through comprehensive event collection, advanced behavioral analytics and precise anomaly detection. FileTrek enables companies of all sizes to eliminate the noise and false positives of existing security tools and focus limited security resources on actual threats to sensitive data assets. FileTrek’s cutting-edge solution secures intellectual property, trade secrets, classified files, and other sensitive data from accidental or intentional compromise by knowledge workers, IT administrators, contractors, and partners. FileTrek solutions are deployed to protect critical data across manufacturing, life sciences, hi-tech, finance, aerospace & defense and securities brokerage industries. The company is a privately funded with corporate headquarters in Ottawa, Canada and a regional office in Los Angeles, CA.
Skura
Debt Financing in 2013
Skura is an international company founded in 1996 that specializes in mobile sales enablement solutions. Its platform, SKURA SFX, assists sales teams in planning, organizing, presenting, and tracking mobile content and applications. By leveraging next-generation predictive analytics, Skura ensures that sales and marketing executives can engage effectively with healthcare providers at optimal times. The platform is designed to enhance visibility and insight throughout the sales process, leading to improved performance metrics such as revenue growth and market share. Skura SFX is utilized by over 30,000 sales representatives for more than 100 brands across 34 countries, demonstrating its global reach and impact in the sales and marketing sectors.
ERMS Corporation
Series B in 2013
ERMS (Emergency Response Management Services) was founded in 2002 by Crisis Management and Business Continuity professionals who wanted to develop a secure, comprehensive, and reliable emergency notification system with all the features and functionalities Business Continuity professionals require. ERMS Advantage is a full-feature, robust, secure, and redundant mass notification system — an enterprise-class emergency and incident notification system. In a real emergency, you need a real emergency mass notification solution.
TeamBuy
Series A in 2013
TeamBuy.ca is a Canadian group-buying website that launched in Toronto in 2009. The site secures impressive savings by using team-buying power, giving users the benefit of buying in bulk without actually having to. With the goal to become one of Canada's top online shopping destinations, TeamBuy.ca offers features that range from the hottest lifestyle and home décor products to travel and spa packages, self-improvement workshops to dinner experiences. Considered a trusted city guide that introduces TeamBuyers to only the finest that their city has to offer, TeamBuy.ca is available in over 20 major cities and local regions across Canada. TeamBuy.ca has grown rapidly since 2009, cultivating relationships with thousands of diverse merchant partners, expanding to offer mobile and Facebook ecommerce apps and generating over $100,000,000 in savings for their members.
Insurance & Mobility Solutions
Debt Financing in 2013
Insurance & Mobility Solutions (IMS), a division of Trak Global Group, specializes in connected car technology, providing innovative solutions and analytics for insurers, mobility operators, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and government entities. The company has developed the acclaimed IMS DriveSync® platform, which is cloud-based and enables a versatile, data source-agnostic approach for delivering various business-to-business and business-to-consumer offerings. IMS's technology encompasses automotive telematics and in-car infotainment, aimed at enhancing driver safety, intelligence, and environmental sustainability. Through its comprehensive suite of services, IMS plays a crucial role in advancing the mobility landscape and improving the overall driving experience.
Illumin
Debt Financing in 2013
Illumin Holdings Inc operates a journey advertising platform designed to assist marketers in effectively reaching consumers throughout their buying journeys. Launched in 2020 and rebranded from AcuityAds in 2023, the platform utilizes advanced machine learning algorithms and real-time data analytics to enhance the process of programmatic advertising, which automates the buying and selling of advertising inventory. By leveraging proprietary technology, Illumin enables marketers to connect with customers more efficiently, fostering trust and transparency at every stage of the advertising process. The company is dedicated to improving digital advertising outcomes through innovative technological solutions.
TransGaming
Debt Financing in 2013
TransGaming, Inc. (TSX-V: TNG), is the global leader in the multiplatform deployment of interactive entertainment. TransGaming works with the industry's leading developers and publishers to enable and distribute games for Smart TV set-top boxes, Mac computers, and Linux/CE platforms. TransGaming is headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with offices in Ottawa and Atlanta.
CogniVue
Venture Round in 2012
CogniVue offers the most comprehensive embedded vision solution in the market today. Our revolutionary and patented Image Cognition Processor (ICP) core APEX, tools and software allow developers to achieve >100x advantage in performance per power per area versus incumbent technologies, enabling the creation of previously implausible vision products in wearables, automotive and industrial applications. With the APEX ICP core, APEX Programmer tools, APEX-CV library and application software demos, we enable our customers and partners to create or improve their embedded vision solution at all levels.
Delego Software
Venture Round in 2012
Delego Software Inc. specializes in providing integrated applications for credit card payment processing that are designed to work seamlessly with SAP systems. The company's offerings include Delego AR, an accounts receivable software that supports various payment methods, and Delego RapidPay, an e-commerce solution tailored for SAP merchants. Additionally, Delego Core serves as a unified platform for e-payment acceptance, SAP integration, and maintaining data security. Founded in 1997 and based in London, Canada, Delego operates as a subsidiary of EVO Payments, Inc. The company's technology enables organizations to manage payment functions such as authorization, settlement, and reconciliation while ensuring compliance with security standards. By utilizing a private cloud infrastructure, Delego's solutions can support high transaction volumes and provide enhanced flexibility for customers. The company has established strategic partnerships with various payment processing firms, contributing to its capabilities in delivering secure and efficient electronic payment solutions.
Geminare
Venture Round in 2012
Geminare is a leading provider of Recovery as a Service (RaaS) solutions tailored for the Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) sector. The company specializes in innovative cloud technologies, including Cloud Recovery and Cloud Storage, which are distributed through a global network of channel partners. Geminare's offerings feature a mature resilience management platform that supports IT resilience orchestration and automation, facilitating businesses in launching effective RaaS products. With a focus on a multi-vendor, technology-neutral approach, the platform enables service providers to implement advanced role-based access controls. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Geminare operates in the U.S., Canada, and Europe, partnering with notable organizations such as Qwest Communications, Hosting.com, Bell Canada, and CA Technologies Inc.
Sensory Technologies
Venture Round in 2012
Sensory Technologies is a Canadian company that specializes in providing innovative mobile technology solutions for the nursing industry and healthcare facilities. The company focuses on developing software aimed at preventing and replacing traditional medical treatments, thereby enhancing patient care in both private and public sectors. In addition to its primary offerings, Sensory Technologies also engages in the wholesale of durable goods, particularly video and audio equipment, and provides business consulting services. As of early 2020, Sensory Technologies operates as a subsidiary of Distinct Holdings Group, LLC.
DisclosureNet
Venture Round in 2011
DisclosureNet Inc. offers cloud-based and in-house enterprise disclosure management solutions designed to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and control in reporting processes. Founded in 2002 and based in Toronto, Canada, the company provides a platform that facilitates collaboration among professionals in accounting, finance, corporate, investment, legal, and government sectors. Its flagship product, DisclosureNet, features SEC filing research and analytics, along with external, internal, and XBRL reporting solutions. Additionally, DisclosureNet offers services such as disclosure management implementation, FSR migration, XBRL consulting, and training. The company's capabilities include conducting peer comparisons and XBRL analyses while providing access to pertinent accounting standards and regulations. In 2016, DisclosureNet became a subsidiary of Certent, Inc.
Hatsize
Series A in 2010
Hatsize specializes in providing cloud-based online IT learning labs that facilitate hands-on training for complex technology products. Its software suite, TrueLab, enables users to access intricate lab environments over the internet, allowing instructors, marketers, and sales teams to monitor user interactions and offer assistance as needed. The TrueLab Management System automates the configuration of each lab environment, accommodating both physical devices and virtual machines. Additionally, TrueLab incorporates a business intelligence engine that tracks lab usage, providing valuable insights for channel managers regarding partner experience and closing rates. This approach allows clients to deliver effective virtual desktop training that is accessible anytime and anywhere, significantly reducing costs compared to traditional classroom learning.
DisclosureNet
Series B in 2010
DisclosureNet Inc. offers cloud-based and in-house enterprise disclosure management solutions designed to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and control in reporting processes. Founded in 2002 and based in Toronto, Canada, the company provides a platform that facilitates collaboration among professionals in accounting, finance, corporate, investment, legal, and government sectors. Its flagship product, DisclosureNet, features SEC filing research and analytics, along with external, internal, and XBRL reporting solutions. Additionally, DisclosureNet offers services such as disclosure management implementation, FSR migration, XBRL consulting, and training. The company's capabilities include conducting peer comparisons and XBRL analyses while providing access to pertinent accounting standards and regulations. In 2016, DisclosureNet became a subsidiary of Certent, Inc.
N-Dimension Solutions
Venture Round in 2010
N-Dimension Solutions Inc., based in Richmond Hill, Canada, specializes in providing cloud-based managed security services tailored for utilities, focusing on the protection of critical energy networks from cyber threats. The company offers innovative solutions, including N-Sentinel, a continuous cyber threat monitoring service that alerts utilities to potential threats and provides actionable intelligence for timely responses. Additionally, N-Platform serves as a unified threat management appliance, delivering comprehensive cybersecurity protection to safeguard essential infrastructures and data from cyber attacks. N-Dimension Solutions plays a vital role in enhancing system reliability and has formed strategic partnerships, including collaboration with Hometown Connections, while also being an associate member of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. As of November 2019, N-Dimension Solutions operates as a subsidiary of IPKeys Technologies LLC.
Kneebone
Venture Round in 2010
Kneebone Inc. is a Canadian company that specializes in marketing performance management software solutions. Founded in 2004 and based in Toronto, it offers a comprehensive SaaS platform known as Kneebone 3.0, which integrates various marketing activities—such as advertising, social media, and corporate communications—with performance metrics like customer transactions. The platform includes several modules, such as the Cross Marketing Data Model, which consolidates internal and external data, and the Patented Performance Algorithm, which automates data mapping to facilitate historical analysis and future planning. Kneebone also provides tools for real-time reporting and dashboard visualization through applications like Kneebone Fisical and Kneebone Fisical PRO, as well as planning capabilities with Kneebone Reflex. The company serves diverse sectors, including B2B, financial services, consumer packaged goods, retail, ICT, and utilities, while also offering educational and support services to enhance client marketing effectiveness.
Dealer-FX
Venture Round in 2010
Dealer-FX is a customer experience management platform based in Markham, Canada, specializing in automotive software solutions. The platform enhances service experiences for customers at every stage, utilizing advanced data analysis and user-friendly mobile applications. By fostering transparency and trust, Dealer-FX enables automotive Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and dealerships to improve customer retention and brand loyalty. This focus on a convenient, contactless, and mobile-centric experience at each customer touchpoint ultimately aims to increase profitability for its users.
Telos Entertainment
Venture Round in 2010
Telos International is a game developer. Their latest game due out in June 2009 will be the City of Sinners & Saints. It will be a massive multi-player online social networking game where virtual travelers can enter a comedic, cartoon world. Check out the City of Sinners & Saints trailer and enter the comedic, cartoon world. http://www.cityofsinnersandsaints.com
MKS
Venture Round in 2010
MKS, an application lifecycle management (ALM) technology provider. MKS Integrity coordinates and manages all activities and artefacts associated with developing software intensive products, including requirements, models, code and test, ensuring comprehensive lifecycle traceability.
X2O Media
Venture Round in 2009
X2O Media, Inc. is a developer of digital signage and content management software that enables organizations to create and manage dynamic communication channels. The company's flagship product, the X2O Platform, facilitates the development of virtual collaboration and unified visual communication solutions, primarily for higher education and corporate sectors. X2O Media's offerings include tools for creating television-like channels, digital signage software, and mobile solutions, which allow users to distribute rich media content across various devices. The company also provides comprehensive services such as content design, acquisition, management, and monitoring for digital signage networks. Its solutions cater to a wide range of applications, including corporate presentations, retail displays, educational institutions, and transportation information systems. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, X2O Media operates as a subsidiary of Stratacache, Inc., serving markets across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
Novus Health
Venture Round in 2009
Novus Health is a technology-enabled health services provider based in Toronto and Montréal, Canada. The company focuses on making healthcare more accessible and understandable for its clients and their members. Through its offerings, Novus Health aims to educate, empower, and engage users by delivering personalized support and reputable health information in a single platform. One of its key products is the Travel Navigator application, which assists with traveller tracking and alerts. By leveraging technology, Novus Health enhances the health navigation experience, enabling users to make informed health decisions and improving overall well-being.
iMPath Networks
Venture Round in 2008
iMPath Networks specializes in providing advanced video networking solutions, particularly focusing on HD-CVI cameras designed for surveillance applications. With over 20 years of experience, the company has established itself as a leader in the deployment of complex video networks and the development of Video over IP solutions. Headquartered in Halifax, iMPath operates additional facilities in Ottawa and serves a diverse clientele that includes some of the largest system integrators across North America, Europe, and Asia. The company's products enable high-quality, real-time video and audio recording, facilitating effective surveillance capabilities for users.
GridIron Software
Venture Round in 2008
GridIron Software has created an innovative hybrid-SaaS solution providing Enterprises automated and transparent Data DNA™ collection and management. Data DNA™ = Automated Business Intelligence, enabling enterprises to manage the supply chain for the documents and digital assets across all their workgroups. GridIron Software’s core IP extends the OS to automatically track all file changes at the desktop level. This new technology is integrated into GridIron Software’s flagship product, Flow 2.0 Enterprise, providing dynamic data and audit trail solving Enterprise problems in Security and Audit, Operational Transparency, Version Control and Backup, Project Profitability, and File Sharing and Sync.
Signifi
Venture Round in 2008
Signifi Solutions Inc. specializes in designing and developing automated retail solutions, including intelligent vending kiosks and smart locker services. Founded in 2005 and based in Mississauga, Canada, the company offers a range of products such as DVD and game rental kiosks, automated retail solutions for commercial centers, and asset management services. Signifi’s platforms are utilized in various high-traffic locations, including airports, railway stations, hotels, and offices, enhancing consumer experiences through intuitive touchscreen interfaces and advanced robotics. In addition to product offerings, the company provides comprehensive support, monitoring, and installation services, allowing clients to streamline project execution and reduce costs. Signifi Solutions aims to transform the shopping experience, improve brand visibility, and increase profitability for its clients.
ArcticDx
Venture Round in 2008
ArcticDx Inc. is a molecular diagnostic company based in Toronto, Canada, focused on developing and delivering innovative diagnostic tests. Established in 2005, the company's product offerings include Colo-Risk, a test designed to assess an individual's risk of developing colorectal cancer, and Macula Risk, a prognostic DNA test that evaluates genetic predisposition to age-related macular degeneration (AMD). ArcticDx also provides an Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) formulation, promoting an evidence-based approach to managing AMD. The company engages with customers through various channels, including phone, email, and online platforms, ensuring accessible support for their inquiries.
Axentra
Series A in 2007
Axentra is a Canadian company based in Ottawa, founded in 1999, specializing in digital media software solutions. The company develops a Linux-based platform and a suite of applications designed for managing and delivering digital media content. Axentra's software aims to enhance user experiences in media management and streaming, catering to various consumer needs in the digital landscape.
Optessa
Venture Round in 2007
Optessa Inc. develops and markets web-based software solutions focused on optimized assembly planning, scheduling, and sequencing for manufacturing industries both in North America and globally. The company's key offerings include Optessa MLP, a multi-plant, multi-line demand and capacity planning system, and Optessa MLS, which provides assembly line sequencing and scheduling solutions. Additionally, Optessa RTS addresses real-time, event-driven scheduling needs for automated manufacturing plants, facilitating optimized order fulfillment. Its software is designed to cater to various sectors, including automotive, semiconductor, industrial equipment, and consumer goods, as well as logistics and analytics firms. Optessa's technology emphasizes a comprehensive constraints library and a patented solver that generates optimal solutions, enhancing production efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Edmonton, Canada, Optessa also has offices in New Jersey and Pune, India. The company has a strategic partnership with Intrigo Systems and was previously known as Netaps Inc. before rebranding in 2006.
Axis Capital Corp
Acquisition in 2006
[Axis Investment Fund](http://www.axisfunds.com) is an investment firm that targets the technology sector. Axis Capital Corporation is an investment firm that creates innovative investment fund products targeting the technology sector. After successfully managing a private fund for a number of years, in 2002 Axis Capital Corporation launched Axis Investment Fund, a labour-sponsored investment fund that invests in Ontario-based emerging technology companies. Axis Investment Fund offers Ontario residents the opportunity to participate in venture capital and receive a 35% tax credit. The two missions of Axis Capital Corporation are simply stated: 1. create investment fund products that allow average Canadians to participate in venture capital as part of a sound, diversified portfolio; and 2. invest in and then work with world-class technology companies in order to increase shareholder value. On February 6, 2006, Axis Capital Corporation was purchased by BEST Funds. BEST Funds is now the fund manager for Axis Investment Fund Inc. BEST Funds is an experienced manager of labour sponsored investment funds having managed the B.E.S.T. Discoveries Fund for over 10 years .
Agile Systems
Venture Round in 2005
Agile Systems is a leading manufacturer based in Waterloo, Ontario, specializing in the design, development, and production of advanced motion control technology. The company focuses on energy-efficient electronic controls for electric motors and integrates power electronics, digital controls, and network communications into compact and cost-effective solutions. Agile Systems serves a diverse range of industries, including semiconductor, life sciences, robotics, automation equipment, automotive, industrial machinery, and alternative energy. With a skilled team, Agile Systems is committed to delivering innovative motion control solutions that meet the evolving needs of its customers.
Coreworx
Series B in 2005
Coreworx Inc. is a Canadian company that specializes in developing web-based integrated project information management software tailored for the engineering and construction sectors, particularly in oil and gas, power, and mining. Founded in 1997 and based in Kitchener, Canada, Coreworx offers a comprehensive suite of solutions, including project information control, interface management, contract management, change management, and deliverables management. The company's software is designed to automate best practices and mitigate business risks while enhancing project performance throughout the entire lifecycle. With a global reach, Coreworx supports over 500 capital projects valued at more than $500 billion, serving nearly 70,000 users across more than 50 countries. The company also provides implementation, consulting, hosting, managed services, training, and support to ensure effective use of its solutions. Coreworx operates as a subsidiary of Vela Software International, Inc. after rebranding from Software Innovation Inc. in 2008.
AssetMetrix
Series A in 2005
AssetMetrix GmbH, founded in 2013 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, specializes in providing modular outsourcing services for private capital investors, including Limited Partners and General Partners. The company offers comprehensive front-, middle-, and back-office solutions that enhance operational efficiency and transparency, allowing clients to focus on investment decision-making. With over 20 years of experience in institutional capital investment, AssetMetrix administers portfolios totaling over €12 billion across more than 1,500 funds, without conflicts of interest. Its technology-driven services encompass data management, reporting, and non-core fund services, ensuring compliance with the increasing transparency demands of investors and regulators. AssetMetrix is recognized for its innovative and secure technology solutions, state-of-the-art analytical tools, and commitment to creating scalable efficiencies in the middle office.
Combat Networks
Venture Round in 2004
Combat Networks Inc. is a Canadian company that specializes in providing network communications products and services to government, education, healthcare, and enterprise sectors both domestically and internationally. Established in 2001 and headquartered in Ottawa, the company focuses on delivering secure, reliable, and high-performance network solutions for mission-critical communication infrastructures. Combat Networks offers a comprehensive range of services including network design, consulting, equipment installation, project management, and ongoing support. The company's product portfolio encompasses routers, switches, security solutions, voice over IP systems, and wireless LAN technologies. With a commitment to customer success, Combat Networks ensures a unified approach to network lifecycle management, assisting clients from initial planning through to post-sales support. Its operational reach extends across major Canadian cities and includes partnerships that enable service to some of the country’s largest government departments and enterprises.
Garner Distributed Workflow
Venture Round in 2004
Garner Distributed Workflow is project logistics software for mega-projects ion oil & gas, pipelines and mining.
NewStep Networks
Series A in 2003
NewStep Networks, Inc. provides service convergence and fixed-mobile convergence software solutions. The company offers FlexConnect solutions that bring the benefits of service convergence to mobile, office, and home phones; and Enterprise Mobility solutions, which feature one button transfer, single number service, automatic reconnect, single voicemail, and voicemail intercept. It also offers Total Mobility solutions that feature FlexConnect Solution and Enterprise Mobility Solutions, and add features designed for enterprise environments. Its customers include enterprises, service providers, equipment makers, system integrators, and business and consumer users. The company was formerly known as Rev D Networks, Inc. and changed its name to NewStep Networks, Inc. in November 2003. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada with additional Offices in Canada, the United States, Europe, and Asia. As of June 8, 2009, NewStep Networks, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Natural Convergence, Inc.
Echoworx
Venture Round in 2003
Echoworx specializes in managed encryption services designed to enhance the security of digital communications. The company offers a software security platform that safeguards the privacy of individuals and businesses by ensuring secure email data protection. Through its services, Echoworx addresses various challenges related to communication security, helping organizations effectively navigate the risks associated with cyberattacks.
Momentum
Venture Round in 2003
Momentum provides alternative technology and digital solutions. They develop a variety of integrated data, e-commerce, and digital marketplace strategies. The company's contact modes are phone and physical address.
DragonWave
Series C in 2002
DragonWave Inc. is a provider of high-capacity Ethernet microwave solutions designed for Internet protocol (IP) networks. The company specializes in carrier-grade point-to-point Ethernet microwave systems that facilitate the transmission of broadband voice, video, and data, catering to the bandwidth needs of service providers, government agencies, enterprises, and other organizations. The primary application of DragonWave's products is wireless network backhaul, with additional offerings that include leased line replacement, last mile fiber extension, and enterprise networks. The company maintains a global network of distributor and reseller partners, serving a diverse customer base that encompasses carriers, service providers, utilities, wireless internet service providers, and enterprises. DragonWave's product lineup features packet microwave systems, pseudowire systems, and solutions for network configuration, protection, and management, ensuring flexible deployment and comprehensive support for its clients.
Questrade
Venture Round in 2002
Questrade, Inc. is an online brokerage firm based in Toronto, Canada, that provides stock trading services to independent investors. Founded in 1999, the company operates the myQuestrade platform, which allows users to open and fund online accounts. Questrade offers various trading platforms, including QuestraderWEB, QuestraderPRO, and QuestraderELITE, which provide functionalities such as account management, alerts, technical analysis, and real-time market data. Additionally, it features QuestradeFX and QuestradeFX PRO for currency trading. The firm also offers a service called Margin Power, enabling investors to enhance their buying power by linking assets in a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) to a margin account. To support its clients, Questrade provides tools for market analysis, charting capabilities, trading webinars, and research, all aimed at helping investors make informed decisions and maximize their returns.
VisionMAX
Venture Round in 2001
VisionMAX Solutions Inc. is a provider of comprehensive IT business solutions, specializing in custom development, systems integration, and outsourced IT services. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Mississauga, Canada, the company serves a diverse range of sectors, including media and communications, manufacturing, government, finance, retail, and telecommunications. VisionMAX offers a variety of services such as mobile and web-enabling legacy applications, multi-channel information delivery, and video and media systems integration. The company is recognized for its commitment to delivering projects on time and within budget, earning the trust of notable clients like Bell Canada, the Ontario Government, and GE Capital. As of November 2011, VisionMAX operates as a subsidiary of SYNNEX Corp.
Necho
Venture Round in 2000
Necho, a division of CyberShift, Inc., specializes in expense management automation, offering solutions that streamline the processing and oversight of employee business expenses. Recognizing that employee expenses are the second largest controllable cost for organizations, Necho's services enable companies to gain better control over their expenditures, enhance compliance, and improve operational visibility through effective data capture and reporting. By implementing Necho's solutions, clients can achieve cost reductions of at least 10%, ultimately contributing positively to their financial performance.
Protus IP Solutions
Venture Round in 1999
Protus IP Solutions, Inc. is a provider of software-as-a-service communication tools designed for small to medium businesses and enterprise organizations. The company offers a range of services, including Internet fax, virtual PBX, email marketing, as well as fax and voice broadcast services. Its products are marketed under the brand names MyFax, my1voice, Campaigner, and CampaignerPro. Protus serves various sectors, including finance, insurance, real estate, healthcare, transportation, and government, aiming to make business communication affordable and effective. Founded in 1997 and based in Ottawa, Canada, Protus IP Solutions operates as a subsidiary of j2 Global Communications.
Electrovaya
Venture Round in 1999
Electrovaya Inc. is a Canadian company that designs, develops, manufactures, and markets advanced lithium-ion battery technologies and systems for various applications, including energy storage and clean electric transportation. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Mississauga, the company specializes in proprietary Lithium Ion Super Polymer® batteries, which are known for their enhanced safety and longevity. Electrovaya's products cater to materials handling electric vehicles, such as forklifts and automated guided vehicles, as well as electric trucks, buses, and stationary storage solutions. The company also provides industrial and residential energy storage products and power solutions for third-party systems. With a strong focus on technology and extensive intellectual property, Electrovaya generates revenue primarily from battery sales, with significant operations in the United States and international markets.
InternetSecure
Venture Round in 1998
InternetSecure Inc. is a Canadian corporation established in 1995, specializing in secure online credit card processing systems for e-commerce merchants. The company developed a user-friendly e-commerce solution that requires no capital investment from merchants and allows them to accept all major credit cards through a single application. Approved by nine major North American financial institutions, InternetSecure's system was first demonstrated at the Canadian Internet Show in 1996, making it a pioneer in the industry. The company's services have expanded to include point-of-sale solutions for retail and mail order businesses, enabling thousands of merchants to facilitate secure transactions and sell products and services globally. Since its inception, InternetSecure has played a significant role in helping businesses capitalize on the opportunities presented by online commerce.
Cymat Technologies
Venture Round in 1998
Cymat Technologies Ltd. is a materials technology company based in Mississauga, Canada, specializing in the manufacturing and sale of stabilized aluminum foam (SAF). The company holds licenses and patents for the production of SAF, which is created by introducing gas into molten alloyed aluminum mixed with fine ceramic particles, resulting in a lightweight foam that can be cast into various shapes and panels. Cymat's product offerings are categorized under the Alusion brand for architectural applications and the SmartMetal brand for automotive and blast mitigation purposes. Its innovative materials serve multiple sectors, including defense, military, automotive, transportation, and architecture, addressing needs for energy absorption and structural integrity. Established in 2006, Cymat Technologies continues to expand its presence in the global market.
The Bulldog Group
Venture Round in 1998
Bulldog provided enterprise media management and digital asset management solutions to the broadcast, film and animation industries.
Changepoint
Series B in 1997
Changepoint is a leader in enterprise portfolio management solutions, specializing in project and program management software tailored for services organizations, enterprise architects, and business transformation teams. The company's software enables clients to make informed decisions that drive better business outcomes and adapt to shifting market conditions. By maximizing resource utilization and enhancing financial control, Changepoint's solutions help organizations align their project outcomes and revenue with corporate goals. Its offerings support product teams, strategic transformation leaders, and project management offices, empowering them to navigate changing business priorities effectively.
T-Base Communications
Venture Round in 1997
T-Base Communications Inc. is a leading provider of accessible communication solutions in North America, specializing in the production and delivery of statements and documents in braille, large print, audio, and online formats. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, with an office in Ogdensburg, New York, the company serves various sectors, including finance, telecommunications, education, government, healthcare, and compliance. T-Base offers a range of services to meet the needs of its clients, including braille and large print transcription, audio transcription for textbooks and documents, and digital accessibility services such as web audits and PDF remediation. The company is dedicated to ensuring that organizations can effectively communicate with individuals requiring accessible formats, providing accessible monthly statements, document production, and consulting and training in online accessibility.
Kaval Wireless Technologies
Venture Round in 1996
Kaval Wireless Technologies specializes in providing wireless communication systems tailored for public safety and government sectors. The company focuses on enhancing wireless coverage within commercial, public, and industrial facilities, ensuring that critical personnel, including fire, police, medical, and security services, can maintain effective communication indoors. Their products and services are designed to extend radio frequency coverage, improving the operational efficiency of emergency services.
Spectra Securities
Venture Round in 1996
Spectra Securities Software specializes in developing eCommerce solutions tailored for the banking, brokerage, and insurance sectors. The company provides a suite of customized applications designed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of financial services firms. By leveraging a mix of traditional and innovative technologies, Spectra delivers cost-effective software that supports wealth management, allowing institutions to grow their businesses and better manage client assets. Their solutions enable financial services companies to offer essential online and wireless services, helping them maintain a competitive edge in a challenging marketplace.
Indigo Books & Music
Venture Round in 1996
Indigo Books & Music Inc. is a prominent book, gift, and toy retailer based in Canada. The company operates a network of approximately 87 superstores under the Indigo and Chapters banners, alongside over 80 small format stores branded as Coles, Indigospirit, SmithBooks, and The Book Company. Indigo also maintains a robust online presence through its e-commerce platform, chapters.indigo.ca, which offers a wide selection of books, gifts, toys, and paper products. Additionally, the company has a stake in Calendar Club of Canada, which manages seasonal kiosks and year-round retail stores in shopping malls throughout the country. Founded in 1940, Indigo continues to evolve its offerings to meet the diverse needs of its customers.
Industrios
Venture Round in 1996
Industrios Software, Inc. specializes in designing and developing enterprise resource planning (ERP) software tailored for small and medium-sized manufacturing firms. Founded in 1989 and based in Oakville, Canada, the company offers a comprehensive suite of solutions, including INDUSTRIOS ERP for various operational needs such as inventory management, production management, and sales management. Additionally, it provides tools like PlantGauge for sales data analysis, INDUSTRIOS PlantCare for maintenance and support, and PlantChat for remote customer service access. These offerings cater to a diverse range of sectors, including aerospace, automotive, consumer goods, and oil and gas, helping clients streamline operations and enhance efficiency. As of February 2020, Industrios operates as a subsidiary of Shoplogix Inc.
PixeLINK
Venture Round in 1996
PixeLINK is a manufacturer specializing in industrial and scientific machine vision cameras, focusing on applications in medical and industrial sectors. The company provides fully-integrated imaging solutions that combine lenses and cameras, utilizing advanced autofocus CMOS and CCD sensors. PixeLINK's offerings include various interface options such as USB 3.0, FireWire, USB 2.0, and GigE, along with high-resolution sensors like the 12.3 MPixel Sony Pregius IMX253 and the 8.9 MPixel IMX255, which enable 4K Ultra HD video quality. These products are primarily designed for life science and digital microscopy applications, allowing both original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and end-users to capture exceptionally sharp and clear images.
01 Communique Laboratory
Venture Round in 1996
01 Communique Laboratory Inc. specializes in the development and marketing of communications and cybersecurity software, primarily serving clients in the United States, Japan, and Canada. Its product offerings include I'm InTouch, a remote desktop connection software that enables users to access their computers from any location; I'm OnCall, a secure web-based help desk management application designed for IT support and customer service; and I'm InTouch Meeting, which facilitates online meetings and screen sharing. The company also provides IronCAP X, an advanced email and file encryption system that incorporates post-quantum cryptography, addressing future cybersecurity challenges posed by quantum computing. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, 01 Communique is recognized as an innovator in remote access solutions, leveraging patented technologies to enhance user connectivity and data protection.
AIM Health Group
Venture Round in 1996
AIM Health Group, a division of Viable Healthworks, is a comprehensive healthcare provider based in Ontario, specializing in complementary alternative medicine. The organization offers a wide range of services, including family medicine, medical assessments, chronic pain management, and interdisciplinary rehabilitation. AIM Health Group also engages in clinical research and provides occupational health services, along with community-based infusion centers. Additionally, the company focuses on health human resource management, supplying physician and nurse staffing solutions to meet the diverse needs of its patients and the healthcare community. Through its integrated approach, AIM Health Group aims to deliver holistic care and improve health outcomes for individuals across Ontario.
CBTS
Venture Round in 1996
CBTS is a global provider of enterprise data center solutions, specializing in comprehensive, end-to-end services. The company focuses on designing, building, and managing complete data center environments, utilizing a multi-vendor approach across four main areas: Cloud & Managed Services, Technology Solutions & Professional Services, Digital Application Services, and Hardware & Software Solutions. CBTS offers a range of managed information technology services aimed at transforming and simplifying mission-critical IT environments. Its services include cloud strategy implementation, network infrastructure, hosted communications and collaboration, information security, and IT consulting. By delivering innovative solutions, CBTS enables clients to enhance operational efficiency and achieve their strategic objectives.
Iogen
Venture Round in 1996
Iogen Corporation is a Canadian company based in Ottawa that specializes in producing renewable cellulosic biofuels, specifically second-generation biofuels and ethanol, from agricultural residues and other organic waste. Founded in 1974, Iogen has pioneered the use of enzymatic hydrolysis technology for the commercial production of cellulosic ethanol. This innovative approach allows the conversion of various organic materials into clean-burning fuels, serving as a sustainable alternative to traditional petroleum products for powering vehicles. By focusing on utilizing waste materials, Iogen aims to provide reliable and cost-effective renewable energy solutions.
Sand Technology
Venture Round in 1996
SAND Technology, founded in 1983, specializes in developing an innovative analytics database platform optimized for data mining and statistical analysis. Its flagship product, the SAND CDBMS, utilizes a fully tokenized, bit array encoded, and compressed architecture that enhances data storage efficiency by employing a column-oriented approach. This design allows for the storage of actual data values only once and facilitates lossless data compression, enabling rapid query performance on compressed columns. The platform is particularly well-suited for data analytics and ad-hoc queries, allowing business users to access and analyze data without the need for extensive database design or performance tuning. SAND CDBMS operates across various environments, including multiple 64-bit Linux and Unix systems, as well as 32 and 64-bit Windows, making it a versatile choice for organizations seeking operational efficiency in their data management practices.
ARXX
Venture Round in 1996
ARXX is a supplier of Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs) for green, energy-efficient residential and commercial construction. The company's products have been used in more than 105,000 projects, representing 140 million square feet of walls and foundations throughout the United States and Canada. ARXX ICF products enable significant energy savings, greater comfort, security and quiet, and a faster build than conventional construction. ARXX products have been used in numerous LEED-certified projects and have received major industry and sustainability awards.
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