Brightspark Ventures

Brightspark Ventures, established in 1999 and headquartered in Toronto, is a Canadian venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments. The company focuses on identifying and supporting exceptional software startups across Canada, having honed its strategy over two decades. Brightspark's approach involves leading investments and acting as a gatekeeper, allowing portfolio companies to grow unhindered while providing a network of individual accredited investors who share the same investment goals. The firm aims to foster stellar returns for investors and successful growth for its portfolio companies.

Shawn Chance

Partner

Claire Fauquier

Venture Partner

Matthew He

Associate

71 past transactions

Brio

Seed Round in 2025
Brio Platform is a comprehensive LP (limited partner) management system designed specifically for alternative asset managers, including those managing private equity, venture capital, real estate, and multi-strategy funds. The platform provides a robust back-office solution and a modern investor portal, covering the entire LP management lifecycle-from deal marketing and onboarding to compliance, capital calls, distributions, and reporting. Key Features

Coral

Seed Round in 2025
Coral is a digital health company specializing in women's health, particularly focusing on perimenopause and menopause. It offers a virtual care platform that provides personalized, evidence-based support, including nutrition, mental health, lifestyle guidance, and pharmaceutical interventions. Coral aims to empower women to manage their health during midlife and beyond, improving their quality of life through comprehensive symptom relief and prevention strategies.

Optable

Series A in 2025
Optable is a data collaboration and clean room solution tailored for the advertising ecosystem, focusing on privacy and data governance. The company provides a platform that enables secure activation and deployment of advertising campaigns directly from a clean room environment. By facilitating frictionless collaboration and interoperability, Optable allows clients to safely match audience data with various partners. This decentralized approach enhances audience addressability while employing privacy-preserving methods for people-based targeting campaigns. Optable serves a diverse clientele, including advertisers, publishers, and data companies, enabling them to securely onboard and leverage audience data for improved marketing effectiveness.

Elevate Farms

Series B in 2024
Elevate Farms Inc. is a technology-driven company based in Toronto, Canada, that specializes in vertically stacked indoor farming, primarily focusing on the mass production of leafy green vegetables. Founded in 2017, the company employs proprietary technology to optimize plant growth and enhance space utilization, utilizing state-of-the-art LED lighting, automated nutrient delivery systems, and climate-controlled environments. This innovative approach allows Elevate Farms to produce high-quality crops while using up to 95% less water and significantly less land than traditional farming methods. Committed to sustainability, the company strives to minimize its environmental footprint through energy-efficient designs and solar integration. Elevate Farms has demonstrated the profitability and scalability of vertical farming, operating production facilities that deliver fresh produce directly to markets, thus reducing transportation costs and improving supply chain efficiencies. With operational sites in three countries and plans for further expansion, Elevate Farms aims to meet the growing global demand for sustainable produce while addressing food security challenges.

Potential Motors

Seed Round in 2024
Potential Motors Inc. is a Canadian company founded in 2018, specializing in software solutions that enhance the safety and performance of vehicles through artificial intelligence and computer vision. The company has developed RallyAI, a platform designed to optimize vehicle control by analyzing both off-road and on-road terrain in real-time using various camera systems. This technology allows vehicles to adapt their traction and suspension settings dynamically, improving overall performance and efficiency. Potential Motors collaborates with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) across several sectors, including motorcycles, powersports, defense, and automotive, to trial and refine its innovative solutions. Based in Hanwell, Canada, the company is committed to advancing vehicle capabilities in a variety of challenging environments.

Forcen

Series A in 2024
Forcen Inc. is a Canadian company specializing in the development and manufacture of force-sensing film technology for various applications, including surgical robotics, industrial robotics, and the aerospace and defense sectors. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Toronto, Forcen's innovative force-sensing film can be integrated into medical devices, enabling real-time force feedback for surgeons and enhancing precision during procedures. This technology accurately measures the forces applied at the tool's tip and wirelessly transmits this information, thereby improving operational safety and reducing complications. As a tier 1 supplier, Forcen also provides comprehensive sensing networks for robotics original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), facilitating advanced force and torque sensor systems.

Deep Sky

Series A in 2023
Deep Sky is a company focused on developing infrastructure for carbon dioxide removal, aimed at reducing overall carbon emissions. It specializes in providing CO2 collection and storage services powered by renewable energy, operating at scale. This allows various industries, including compliance, voluntary markets, and government procurement, to profitably monetize carbon dioxide removal credits while leveraging environmental resources. Through its innovative approach, Deep Sky contributes to efforts in addressing climate change by facilitating the transition to a more sustainable economy.

Brickeye

Debt Financing in 2023
Brickeye is a prominent construction technology company focused on transforming the construction and infrastructure sectors through IoT-enabled job site monitoring, smart automations, and data analytics solutions. The company serves leading owners, developers, general contractors, and insurance providers, helping them mitigate risk, enhance productivity, and safeguard project margins globally. Brickeye's comprehensive job site platform provides actionable alerts and intelligent loss-reducing automations to support safer, smarter construction. Key areas of focus include water mitigation, concrete monitoring, and environmental risk management.

Deep Sky

Seed Round in 2023
Deep Sky is a company focused on developing infrastructure for carbon dioxide removal, aimed at reducing overall carbon emissions. It specializes in providing CO2 collection and storage services powered by renewable energy, operating at scale. This allows various industries, including compliance, voluntary markets, and government procurement, to profitably monetize carbon dioxide removal credits while leveraging environmental resources. Through its innovative approach, Deep Sky contributes to efforts in addressing climate change by facilitating the transition to a more sustainable economy.

Optable

Series A in 2023
Optable is a data collaboration and clean room solution tailored for the advertising ecosystem, focusing on privacy and data governance. The company provides a platform that enables secure activation and deployment of advertising campaigns directly from a clean room environment. By facilitating frictionless collaboration and interoperability, Optable allows clients to safely match audience data with various partners. This decentralized approach enhances audience addressability while employing privacy-preserving methods for people-based targeting campaigns. Optable serves a diverse clientele, including advertisers, publishers, and data companies, enabling them to securely onboard and leverage audience data for improved marketing effectiveness.

Prevu3D

Series A in 2023
PreVu3D Inc. is a Montreal-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing cloud-based interactive 3D visualization and modeling software. The company's technology focuses on creating photorealistic digital twins of real-life environments, enabling users to scan, capture, and edit three-dimensional models. PreVu3D's intuitive platform allows for easy collaboration and sharing of these models, facilitating enhanced understanding and interaction within virtual spaces. Its software is particularly tailored to support Reality Capture technologies, making it a valuable tool for various industries seeking to improve practices and streamline workflows through advanced 3D visualization.

Elevate Farms

Series B in 2022
Elevate Farms Inc. is a technology-driven company based in Toronto, Canada, that specializes in vertically stacked indoor farming, primarily focusing on the mass production of leafy green vegetables. Founded in 2017, the company employs proprietary technology to optimize plant growth and enhance space utilization, utilizing state-of-the-art LED lighting, automated nutrient delivery systems, and climate-controlled environments. This innovative approach allows Elevate Farms to produce high-quality crops while using up to 95% less water and significantly less land than traditional farming methods. Committed to sustainability, the company strives to minimize its environmental footprint through energy-efficient designs and solar integration. Elevate Farms has demonstrated the profitability and scalability of vertical farming, operating production facilities that deliver fresh produce directly to markets, thus reducing transportation costs and improving supply chain efficiencies. With operational sites in three countries and plans for further expansion, Elevate Farms aims to meet the growing global demand for sustainable produce while addressing food security challenges.

Potloc

Series B in 2022
Potloc Inc. is a Montreal-based company that operates an online consumer insights platform, which was founded in 2014. The platform specializes in providing businesses with market insights through various survey methodologies, including web panels, phone surveys, and geo-targeted surveys utilizing social networks. This innovative approach allows Potloc to gather authentic consumer feedback and data on purchasing habits, helping companies predict customer retention and acquisition. Trusted by numerous leading brands and organizations, Potloc's platform enables retailers and businesses to effectively connect with their target audiences globally. With offices in Toronto, Paris, and Geneva, Potloc has established itself as a key player in the market research industry, delivering high-quality data insights that meet the specific needs of its clients.

Vetster

Series B in 2022
Vetster is a pet wellness platform that facilitates connections between pet owners and licensed veterinary professionals. Through its innovative marketplace, the platform offers video, chat, and voice-enabled appointments, allowing pet parents to access quality veterinary care anytime and anywhere. By prioritizing convenience and affordability, Vetster aims to enhance the pet care experience for both owners and their pets, ensuring that professional assistance is readily available around the clock.

DrugBank

Seed Round in 2022
DrugBank is a developer of a comprehensive drug knowledge platform aimed at enhancing healthcare delivery and accelerating drug research. Their robust database provides extensive information on pharmaceuticals, including mechanisms of action, drug interactions, and allergy information, which empowers healthcare professionals to make informed decisions. The platform includes tools for drug search, interaction checking, and access to drug labels, facilitating precision medicine and clinical software applications. By integrating these resources into various software solutions via their API, DrugBank enables companies to scale their usage and expedite the development of novel drug candidates and predictive machine learning models. Additionally, DrugBank Online offers a free-to-use resource with limited datasets for academic and non-commercial research, contributing to its recognition in over 13,000 academic publications and its widespread use among millions of researchers and health professionals worldwide.

Potential Motors

Seed Round in 2022
Potential Motors Inc. is a Canadian company founded in 2018, specializing in software solutions that enhance the safety and performance of vehicles through artificial intelligence and computer vision. The company has developed RallyAI, a platform designed to optimize vehicle control by analyzing both off-road and on-road terrain in real-time using various camera systems. This technology allows vehicles to adapt their traction and suspension settings dynamically, improving overall performance and efficiency. Potential Motors collaborates with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) across several sectors, including motorcycles, powersports, defense, and automotive, to trial and refine its innovative solutions. Based in Hanwell, Canada, the company is committed to advancing vehicle capabilities in a variety of challenging environments.

Callia

Series A in 2021
Callia is an online gifting platform that specializes in flower delivery services, aiming to enhance the experience of sending flowers for personal and corporate occasions. The company simplifies the process of ordering high-quality bouquets, allowing users to easily share sentiments of love, kindness, and hope. By offering a range of floral arrangements, Callia provides a convenient and affordable solution for both individual customers and organizations looking to celebrate special moments or convey appreciation.

Data Sentinel

Seed Round in 2021
Data Sentinel is an enterprise-focused platform dedicated to sensitive data management, utilizing advanced deep learning technology to identify, classify, and inventory sensitive data efficiently. The company provides a comprehensive solution for managing data privacy compliance, governance, and quality in real-time. Its platform continuously discovers and assesses the sensitivity of data, enabling organizations to measure information risk and ensure active data governance. Additionally, Data Sentinel empowers clients to streamline data subject access requests and enhance data quality through automation, all while facilitating the responsible use of data assets to drive innovation and growth.

Optable

Seed Round in 2021
Optable is a data collaboration and clean room solution tailored for the advertising ecosystem, focusing on privacy and data governance. The company provides a platform that enables secure activation and deployment of advertising campaigns directly from a clean room environment. By facilitating frictionless collaboration and interoperability, Optable allows clients to safely match audience data with various partners. This decentralized approach enhances audience addressability while employing privacy-preserving methods for people-based targeting campaigns. Optable serves a diverse clientele, including advertisers, publishers, and data companies, enabling them to securely onboard and leverage audience data for improved marketing effectiveness.

Classcraft

Venture Round in 2021
Classcraft is an online educational role-playing game designed to enhance classroom management and engage students in the learning process. Founded by Lauren Young, Devin Young, and Shawn Young, the platform offers a gamified experience that motivates learners by promoting teamwork and personal growth. It enables educators to foster positive student behavior through interactive gameplay, where students can earn rewards and develop skills that reflect real-world consequences. Classcraft is accessible across multiple platforms, including Android, iOS, OS X, Chrome, and Windows, making it a versatile tool for teachers and administrators aiming to create a more dynamic and engaging educational environment.

Haven IAQ

Seed Round in 2021
Haven IAQ is a provider of advanced air cleaning services that focuses on optimizing indoor air quality. The company offers a comprehensive solution for managing the home environment, utilizing a central air monitor and controller that automates various air quality equipment. This system enhances the functionality of HVAC systems by monitoring and controlling key parameters such as filtration, ventilation, humidity, and airflow. Additionally, Haven IAQ provides custom ventilation scheduling and analyzes air quality issues to recommend effective solutions. By automating equipment functions like dehumidifiers and filtration systems, Haven IAQ creates a smarter and more efficient approach to indoor air management.

BuyBack Booth

Seed Round in 2020
BuyBack Booth is a technology company specializing in the development of diagnostic solutions for smartphone trade-in programs. The company has created an innovative application that seamlessly integrates with existing trade-in platforms and processing centers, providing accurate diagnostics and validating phone conditions. This application enhances the diagnostic process by offering real-time reporting, which helps businesses eliminate inconsistencies in trade-in assessments. By focusing on improving the efficiency and reliability of smartphone diagnostics, BuyBack Booth aims to streamline the trade-in experience for both consumers and businesses, ensuring a more transparent and effective evaluation of device conditions.

Prevu3D

Seed Round in 2020
PreVu3D Inc. is a Montreal-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing cloud-based interactive 3D visualization and modeling software. The company's technology focuses on creating photorealistic digital twins of real-life environments, enabling users to scan, capture, and edit three-dimensional models. PreVu3D's intuitive platform allows for easy collaboration and sharing of these models, facilitating enhanced understanding and interaction within virtual spaces. Its software is particularly tailored to support Reality Capture technologies, making it a valuable tool for various industries seeking to improve practices and streamline workflows through advanced 3D visualization.

Vetster

Series A in 2020
Vetster is a pet wellness platform that facilitates connections between pet owners and licensed veterinary professionals. Through its innovative marketplace, the platform offers video, chat, and voice-enabled appointments, allowing pet parents to access quality veterinary care anytime and anywhere. By prioritizing convenience and affordability, Vetster aims to enhance the pet care experience for both owners and their pets, ensuring that professional assistance is readily available around the clock.

Potential Motors

Seed Round in 2020
Potential Motors Inc. is a Canadian company founded in 2018, specializing in software solutions that enhance the safety and performance of vehicles through artificial intelligence and computer vision. The company has developed RallyAI, a platform designed to optimize vehicle control by analyzing both off-road and on-road terrain in real-time using various camera systems. This technology allows vehicles to adapt their traction and suspension settings dynamically, improving overall performance and efficiency. Potential Motors collaborates with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) across several sectors, including motorcycles, powersports, defense, and automotive, to trial and refine its innovative solutions. Based in Hanwell, Canada, the company is committed to advancing vehicle capabilities in a variety of challenging environments.

Elevate Farms

Seed Round in 2020
Elevate Farms Inc. is a technology-driven company based in Toronto, Canada, that specializes in vertically stacked indoor farming, primarily focusing on the mass production of leafy green vegetables. Founded in 2017, the company employs proprietary technology to optimize plant growth and enhance space utilization, utilizing state-of-the-art LED lighting, automated nutrient delivery systems, and climate-controlled environments. This innovative approach allows Elevate Farms to produce high-quality crops while using up to 95% less water and significantly less land than traditional farming methods. Committed to sustainability, the company strives to minimize its environmental footprint through energy-efficient designs and solar integration. Elevate Farms has demonstrated the profitability and scalability of vertical farming, operating production facilities that deliver fresh produce directly to markets, thus reducing transportation costs and improving supply chain efficiencies. With operational sites in three countries and plans for further expansion, Elevate Farms aims to meet the growing global demand for sustainable produce while addressing food security challenges.

InVivo AI

Pre Seed Round in 2019
InVivo AI is a Montreal-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance pharmaceutical research and development, with a particular focus on preclinical toxicology. The company has developed advanced AI methods for molecular representation, structure and ligand-based de novo design, and multiparameter optimization, enabling the creation of novel chemistry to address complex biological challenges.

Classcraft

Series A in 2019
Classcraft is an online educational role-playing game designed to enhance classroom management and engage students in the learning process. Founded by Lauren Young, Devin Young, and Shawn Young, the platform offers a gamified experience that motivates learners by promoting teamwork and personal growth. It enables educators to foster positive student behavior through interactive gameplay, where students can earn rewards and develop skills that reflect real-world consequences. Classcraft is accessible across multiple platforms, including Android, iOS, OS X, Chrome, and Windows, making it a versatile tool for teachers and administrators aiming to create a more dynamic and engaging educational environment.

Nudge

Series B in 2019
Nudge Rewards is a Toronto-based company that offers a team performance management platform designed for retailers, foodservice, and hospitality sectors. The platform includes a mobile solution that facilitates employee engagement, knowledge assessment, and performance monitoring for frontline workers, enabling brands to effectively motivate and reward their teams. Nudge's clientele features notable global brands such as Mercedes Benz, Rogers Communications, and Samsung, among others. The company, which was established in 2011 and rebranded from Greengage Mobile in 2014, has formed strategic partnerships with organizations like ReThink and BrandXP Ltd to enhance its offerings. Through its innovative app and content management system, Nudge Rewards aims to measurably improve frontline team performance and drive overall company success.

Potloc

Series A in 2019
Potloc Inc. is a Montreal-based company that operates an online consumer insights platform, which was founded in 2014. The platform specializes in providing businesses with market insights through various survey methodologies, including web panels, phone surveys, and geo-targeted surveys utilizing social networks. This innovative approach allows Potloc to gather authentic consumer feedback and data on purchasing habits, helping companies predict customer retention and acquisition. Trusted by numerous leading brands and organizations, Potloc's platform enables retailers and businesses to effectively connect with their target audiences globally. With offices in Toronto, Paris, and Geneva, Potloc has established itself as a key player in the market research industry, delivering high-quality data insights that meet the specific needs of its clients.

AdHawk Microsystems

Series B in 2019
AdHawk Microsystems Inc. is a Canadian technology company founded in 2015, specializing in the development of advanced eye and gesture tracking software, as well as micro-electromechanical systems for mobile and wearable devices. The company has created a unique camera-free eye tracking system that enhances mobile data capture and facilitates cutting-edge augmented and virtual reality applications. AdHawk's innovations have led to the production of high-performance wearable eye tracking products that offer exceptional speed and data quality by employing customized microsystems, thus improving computational and power efficiency. Their technology is making strides in various domains, including smart glasses equipped with biometric sensing and human-computer interaction peripherals. Additionally, AdHawk is poised to launch a pioneering consumer wearable device aimed at monitoring cognitive health, providing users with valuable insights into their brain activity and supporting improved wellness.

Brickeye

Series A in 2018
Brickeye is a prominent construction technology company focused on transforming the construction and infrastructure sectors through IoT-enabled job site monitoring, smart automations, and data analytics solutions. The company serves leading owners, developers, general contractors, and insurance providers, helping them mitigate risk, enhance productivity, and safeguard project margins globally. Brickeye's comprehensive job site platform provides actionable alerts and intelligent loss-reducing automations to support safer, smarter construction. Key areas of focus include water mitigation, concrete monitoring, and environmental risk management.

Hopper

Series D in 2018
Hopper Inc. is a travel technology company based in Montreal, Canada, with additional offices in Cambridge, Massachusetts, New York, and Sofia, Bulgaria. Founded in 2007 by Frederic Lalonde and Joost Ouwerkerk, Hopper has developed a mobile application that leverages big data and predictive analytics to provide users with travel recommendations. The app specializes in analyzing and forecasting airfare and accommodations, enabling travelers to secure the best deals. Hopper notifies users when flight and hotel prices are anticipated to be at their lowest, allowing them to make informed decisions about their travel plans. The company's innovative platform aims to simplify the travel booking process, making it easier for users to plan and book their trips directly from their mobile devices.

Wysdom.AI

Series A in 2018
Wysdom.AI is a cognitive care solutions provider based in Richmond Hill, Canada, with additional offices in Atlanta, Kansas City, and London. Founded in 2012, the company specializes in Virtual Agent Operations, assisting clients in launching and managing virtual agents effectively. Recognizing that many virtual agents face challenges in implementation and operation, Wysdom.AI offers a dedicated team along with the necessary tools and data to optimize the performance of chatbots. This enables organizations to better handle high volumes of customer service inquiries, sales support, and employee assistance, thereby improving overall operational efficiency.

Nano Magnetics

Venture Round in 2017
Nano Magnetics Ltd. is a product innovation company based in Vaughan, Canada, specializing in applied magnetics. Founded in 2009, the company offers a range of magnetic products, including Nanodots, precision-milled NdFeB magnets designed for structural superiority, and the Nanoport, a magnetic connector system that allows for seamless physical connections and facilitates power and data transfer between devices. Additional offerings include Polar, a modular pen and stylus made from magnets, MEGA Nanodots for desktop art and games, and Nanodots GYRO for experiments involving magnetism and motion. Nano Magnetics emphasizes the exploration of magnetism and kinetic energy through its products, serving various sectors by supporting product development services such as packaging, branding, manufacturing, and distribution.

Jewlr

Venture Round in 2017
Jewlr is a jewelry company based in Thornhill, Canada, specializing in designing, manufacturing, and marketing a wide array of fine jewelry. The company offers an extensive selection of products, including rings, necklaces, bracelets, pendants, and earrings, with a focus on custom-made and personalized options. Through its online platform, Jewlr enables customers to have creative control over their jewelry designs, allowing them to choose styles, metals, stones, and engravings that reflect their individual preferences and budget. By addressing the challenges of traditional jewelry purchasing, Jewlr provides a unique and user-friendly experience for customers seeking personalized jewelry solutions.

Nudge

Series A in 2017
Nudge Rewards is a Toronto-based company that offers a team performance management platform designed for retailers, foodservice, and hospitality sectors. The platform includes a mobile solution that facilitates employee engagement, knowledge assessment, and performance monitoring for frontline workers, enabling brands to effectively motivate and reward their teams. Nudge's clientele features notable global brands such as Mercedes Benz, Rogers Communications, and Samsung, among others. The company, which was established in 2011 and rebranded from Greengage Mobile in 2014, has formed strategic partnerships with organizations like ReThink and BrandXP Ltd to enhance its offerings. Through its innovative app and content management system, Nudge Rewards aims to measurably improve frontline team performance and drive overall company success.

AdHawk Microsystems

Series A in 2017
AdHawk Microsystems Inc. is a Canadian technology company founded in 2015, specializing in the development of advanced eye and gesture tracking software, as well as micro-electromechanical systems for mobile and wearable devices. The company has created a unique camera-free eye tracking system that enhances mobile data capture and facilitates cutting-edge augmented and virtual reality applications. AdHawk's innovations have led to the production of high-performance wearable eye tracking products that offer exceptional speed and data quality by employing customized microsystems, thus improving computational and power efficiency. Their technology is making strides in various domains, including smart glasses equipped with biometric sensing and human-computer interaction peripherals. Additionally, AdHawk is poised to launch a pioneering consumer wearable device aimed at monitoring cognitive health, providing users with valuable insights into their brain activity and supporting improved wellness.

Nanoport Technology

Seed Round in 2017
Nanoport Technology Inc. is a research and development laboratory based in Santa Clara, California, focused on mobile technologies. Established in 2015, the company specializes in advanced solutions that enhance connectivity, haptics, and human-device interfaces. Its notable products include Tachammer, a magnetic haptics solution that provides impact-based tactile feedback, and a magnetic connector that enables wireless connections between devices while facilitating power and data sharing. Additionally, Nanoport offers various specialized components designed for close-range communication, power transfer, and modular device interactivity, catering to the growing demand for seamless multi-device applications.

Classcraft

Venture Round in 2017
Classcraft is an online educational role-playing game designed to enhance classroom management and engage students in the learning process. Founded by Lauren Young, Devin Young, and Shawn Young, the platform offers a gamified experience that motivates learners by promoting teamwork and personal growth. It enables educators to foster positive student behavior through interactive gameplay, where students can earn rewards and develop skills that reflect real-world consequences. Classcraft is accessible across multiple platforms, including Android, iOS, OS X, Chrome, and Windows, making it a versatile tool for teachers and administrators aiming to create a more dynamic and engaging educational environment.

Wysdom.AI

Series A in 2017
Wysdom.AI is a cognitive care solutions provider based in Richmond Hill, Canada, with additional offices in Atlanta, Kansas City, and London. Founded in 2012, the company specializes in Virtual Agent Operations, assisting clients in launching and managing virtual agents effectively. Recognizing that many virtual agents face challenges in implementation and operation, Wysdom.AI offers a dedicated team along with the necessary tools and data to optimize the performance of chatbots. This enables organizations to better handle high volumes of customer service inquiries, sales support, and employee assistance, thereby improving overall operational efficiency.

Hopper

Series C in 2016
Hopper Inc. is a travel technology company based in Montreal, Canada, with additional offices in Cambridge, Massachusetts, New York, and Sofia, Bulgaria. Founded in 2007 by Frederic Lalonde and Joost Ouwerkerk, Hopper has developed a mobile application that leverages big data and predictive analytics to provide users with travel recommendations. The app specializes in analyzing and forecasting airfare and accommodations, enabling travelers to secure the best deals. Hopper notifies users when flight and hotel prices are anticipated to be at their lowest, allowing them to make informed decisions about their travel plans. The company's innovative platform aims to simplify the travel booking process, making it easier for users to plan and book their trips directly from their mobile devices.

Hubba

Series B in 2016
Hubba, established in Toronto, Canada in 2011, operates a software platform designed to connect brands with retailers. Its core service enables brand marketers to digitally showcase their product portfolio, create comprehensive product stories by aggregating information and media, and share this content securely with retail partners. The platform facilitates synchronization of product data across multiple channels, provides visibility into how products are presented by retailers, and offers customizable access controls for partners. Hubba currently supports over 75,000 small to medium-sized businesses.

Nudge

Seed Round in 2016
Nudge Rewards is a Toronto-based company that offers a team performance management platform designed for retailers, foodservice, and hospitality sectors. The platform includes a mobile solution that facilitates employee engagement, knowledge assessment, and performance monitoring for frontline workers, enabling brands to effectively motivate and reward their teams. Nudge's clientele features notable global brands such as Mercedes Benz, Rogers Communications, and Samsung, among others. The company, which was established in 2011 and rebranded from Greengage Mobile in 2014, has formed strategic partnerships with organizations like ReThink and BrandXP Ltd to enhance its offerings. Through its innovative app and content management system, Nudge Rewards aims to measurably improve frontline team performance and drive overall company success.

nGUVU

Series A in 2016
nGUVU Technologies Inc., based in Montréal, Canada, specializes in developing cloud-based software that enhances employee engagement in contact centers. Its solutions employ machine learning, behavioral analytics, and gamification to motivate and empower agents, fostering a more enjoyable work environment and driving sustained performance improvements. As of March 3, 2020, nGUVU operates as a subsidiary of Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories, Inc.

Hubba

Seed Round in 2014
Hubba, established in Toronto, Canada in 2011, operates a software platform designed to connect brands with retailers. Its core service enables brand marketers to digitally showcase their product portfolio, create comprehensive product stories by aggregating information and media, and share this content securely with retail partners. The platform facilitates synchronization of product data across multiple channels, provides visibility into how products are presented by retailers, and offers customizable access controls for partners. Hubba currently supports over 75,000 small to medium-sized businesses.

gShift

Venture Round in 2014
gShift is an enterprise SEO, Web presence analytics and content performance platform designed to help agency and brand marketers optimize, monitor and report on the performance of their multi-channel owned, earned and paid campaigns from search through to conversion. gShift’s software infrastructure has been collecting and storing web presence data since 2009. More than 10,000 brands in 24 countries benefit from gShift’s insight data and software, as they optimize their time to improve the discoverability and the sharing of their content. gShift placed 29th on the PROFIT HOT 50.

Hubba

Seed Round in 2014
Hubba, established in Toronto, Canada in 2011, operates a software platform designed to connect brands with retailers. Its core service enables brand marketers to digitally showcase their product portfolio, create comprehensive product stories by aggregating information and media, and share this content securely with retail partners. The platform facilitates synchronization of product data across multiple channels, provides visibility into how products are presented by retailers, and offers customizable access controls for partners. Hubba currently supports over 75,000 small to medium-sized businesses.

Hopper

Series B in 2012
Hopper Inc. is a travel technology company based in Montreal, Canada, with additional offices in Cambridge, Massachusetts, New York, and Sofia, Bulgaria. Founded in 2007 by Frederic Lalonde and Joost Ouwerkerk, Hopper has developed a mobile application that leverages big data and predictive analytics to provide users with travel recommendations. The app specializes in analyzing and forecasting airfare and accommodations, enabling travelers to secure the best deals. Hopper notifies users when flight and hotel prices are anticipated to be at their lowest, allowing them to make informed decisions about their travel plans. The company's innovative platform aims to simplify the travel booking process, making it easier for users to plan and book their trips directly from their mobile devices.

Hopper

Series A in 2011
Hopper Inc. is a travel technology company based in Montreal, Canada, with additional offices in Cambridge, Massachusetts, New York, and Sofia, Bulgaria. Founded in 2007 by Frederic Lalonde and Joost Ouwerkerk, Hopper has developed a mobile application that leverages big data and predictive analytics to provide users with travel recommendations. The app specializes in analyzing and forecasting airfare and accommodations, enabling travelers to secure the best deals. Hopper notifies users when flight and hotel prices are anticipated to be at their lowest, allowing them to make informed decisions about their travel plans. The company's innovative platform aims to simplify the travel booking process, making it easier for users to plan and book their trips directly from their mobile devices.

VoIPshield Systems

Series B in 2008
VoIPshield Systems specializes in developing security solutions for Voice-over-IP (VoIP) networks, addressing threats from cyber criminals. The company offers key products such as VoIPaudit, a Vulnerability Assessment System that identifies potential security weaknesses, and VoIPguard, an Intrusion Prevention System that actively defends against attacks. Through its internal research group, VoIPshield Labs, the company conducts rigorous vulnerability testing and analysis, focusing on zero-day vulnerabilities to enhance its protective measures. By preventing exploitation by malicious hackers and safeguarding sensitive customer information, VoIPshield Systems ensures that users can maintain secure and reliable VoIP communications.

Siperian

Series E in 2008
Siperian is a provider of master data management solutions that help companies unify fragmented data about critical business entities, including customers, products, and organizations. The company's MDM Hub™ offers a flexible, integrated software platform designed to adapt to specific business requirements, facilitating effective management of master data and delivering a rapid return on investment for enterprises. Siperian's approach supports a variety of business processes, enhancing customer relationship management, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency for clients in diverse sectors such as financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, and technology. The company's solutions are supported by a network of partners, including systems integrators and technology providers. Siperian has established a strong reputation in the industry, with Fortune 500 clients like Pfizer and Deutsche Bank relying on its capabilities to address their master data management needs and support both analytical and transactional functions.

Protecode

Series A in 2008
Protecode Incorporated is a software company that specializes in open source licensing and vulnerability management solutions. The company provides tools and services designed to discover and manage open source and third-party content within a software portfolio, addressing legal obligations, security vulnerabilities, intellectual property ownership, and quality attributes. With a global reach through a network of partners across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, Protecode assists organizations in adopting open source software in a structured manner. Its solutions are applicable at any stage of the software development life cycle, facilitating faster development, cost reduction, and improved software quality. Protecode's offerings cater to a diverse range of industries, including gaming, mobile applications, finance, embedded software, and military, and are utilized by organizations of varying sizes, from small teams to large enterprises. The company's products are recognized for their scalability, ease of use, and ability to deliver accurate and comprehensive insights, making them valuable to stakeholders across different levels of an organization.

Hopper

Seed Round in 2008
Hopper Inc. is a travel technology company based in Montreal, Canada, with additional offices in Cambridge, Massachusetts, New York, and Sofia, Bulgaria. Founded in 2007 by Frederic Lalonde and Joost Ouwerkerk, Hopper has developed a mobile application that leverages big data and predictive analytics to provide users with travel recommendations. The app specializes in analyzing and forecasting airfare and accommodations, enabling travelers to secure the best deals. Hopper notifies users when flight and hotel prices are anticipated to be at their lowest, allowing them to make informed decisions about their travel plans. The company's innovative platform aims to simplify the travel booking process, making it easier for users to plan and book their trips directly from their mobile devices.

MOBIVOX

Series A in 2007
MOBIVOX offers mobile Internet calling services that leverage existing landline and mobile phones to provide an affordable VOIP-style communication solution. Users can upload their contacts and connect through local access numbers, which initiate voice dialing for recipients. The service is particularly cost-effective, allowing calls between MOBIVOX members to be free, while non-members can be called at a low rate. In addition to individual calling, the company provides services such as worldwide calling, group communication, and voice-to-text capabilities, positioning itself as a competitive player in the mobile VoIP market.

NowPublic

Series A in 2007
NowPublic is a user-generated social news website that serves as a crowdsourcing news network. It allows individuals to contribute and share news related to politics, culture, entertainment, and various life events through photos and video headlines. The platform aims to connect citizen journalists with major news organizations, facilitating real-time coverage of significant events as they unfold. By leveraging the contributions of everyday users, NowPublic enhances the diversity and immediacy of news reporting, providing a unique perspective on current affairs.

Tira Wireless

Series D in 2007
As of 2008, Tira Wireless, Inc. went out of business. Tira Wireless, Inc. provides a portfolio of tools, processes, and practices for application developers and publishers to create and deliver mobile content. Its products include Tira Mobile Content Lifecycle Management solution that enables mobile deployment by facilitating the marketing planning, design, development, adaptation, testing, channel packaging, and distribution of mobile content; and Tira Jump, which provides device parameters to plan the development and porting strategy for various applications. The company's products also include Jump Developer Desktop, an adaptation system that transforms application source code to generate application versions for the mobile devices; and Jump Deployment Manager, which manages tasks, resource assignments, and assets for mobile content projects. Its solutions enable application developers and publishers to market mobile content for various handsets, operator networks, and geographies. In addition, the company offers testing-only services on Java ME, BREW, and Windows mobile devices; and engineering services, such as application development, porting and submission, and testing and certification services, as well as consulting services. It serves social networking companies, mobile application providers and developers, content providers, and mobile operators. Tira Wireless, Inc. has operations in Europe, Asia, and North America. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada with additional offices in Chicago, London, and Ukraine.

NowPublic

Series A in 2007
NowPublic is a user-generated social news website that serves as a crowdsourcing news network. It allows individuals to contribute and share news related to politics, culture, entertainment, and various life events through photos and video headlines. The platform aims to connect citizen journalists with major news organizations, facilitating real-time coverage of significant events as they unfold. By leveraging the contributions of everyday users, NowPublic enhances the diversity and immediacy of news reporting, providing a unique perspective on current affairs.

Radian6 Technologies

Series A in 2007
Radian6 Technologies is a provider of social media monitoring software that enables businesses to listen to and engage in online conversations about their brands. The company’s platform collects discussions from various sources, including blogs, forums, and social networks, and presents the data through an interactive dashboard. This allows users to analyze, manage, and track their social media efforts in real-time. Radian6 offers features such as automated sentiment analysis, customizable reporting tools, and the ability to integrate with customer relationship management and web analytics systems. The platform supports multiple languages and provides tools for identifying influencers and measuring engagement, making it suitable for marketing, communications, and customer support professionals. Additionally, Radian6's mobile application allows users to monitor their brand's online presence on the go, ensuring they remain connected to their audience and can respond quickly to emerging conversations.

B5media

Series A in 2006
B5Media is a prominent global lifestyle publisher that operates a digital content network focusing on various aspects of women's lives. The company publishes engaging websites dedicated to fashion, beauty, wellness, career, relationships, parenting, and entertainment. By fostering authentic dialogue between its editorial teams and readers, B5Media distinguishes itself in a crowded media landscape through its commitment to honesty and relatable content. Each site features a dedicated editorial team that produces original content daily, while actively engaging with readers who inspire and challenge the narratives presented. B5Media caters to a diverse audience of smart and loyal female consumers, reaching millions each month and redefining traditional women's media.

NowPublic

Angel Round in 2006
NowPublic is a user-generated social news website that serves as a crowdsourcing news network. It allows individuals to contribute and share news related to politics, culture, entertainment, and various life events through photos and video headlines. The platform aims to connect citizen journalists with major news organizations, facilitating real-time coverage of significant events as they unfold. By leveraging the contributions of everyday users, NowPublic enhances the diversity and immediacy of news reporting, providing a unique perspective on current affairs.

Tira Wireless

Series C in 2006
As of 2008, Tira Wireless, Inc. went out of business. Tira Wireless, Inc. provides a portfolio of tools, processes, and practices for application developers and publishers to create and deliver mobile content. Its products include Tira Mobile Content Lifecycle Management solution that enables mobile deployment by facilitating the marketing planning, design, development, adaptation, testing, channel packaging, and distribution of mobile content; and Tira Jump, which provides device parameters to plan the development and porting strategy for various applications. The company's products also include Jump Developer Desktop, an adaptation system that transforms application source code to generate application versions for the mobile devices; and Jump Deployment Manager, which manages tasks, resource assignments, and assets for mobile content projects. Its solutions enable application developers and publishers to market mobile content for various handsets, operator networks, and geographies. In addition, the company offers testing-only services on Java ME, BREW, and Windows mobile devices; and engineering services, such as application development, porting and submission, and testing and certification services, as well as consulting services. It serves social networking companies, mobile application providers and developers, content providers, and mobile operators. Tira Wireless, Inc. has operations in Europe, Asia, and North America. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada with additional offices in Chicago, London, and Ukraine.

Cascada Mobile

Venture Round in 2006
Cascada Mobile is a company that offers a platform for mobile application development and distribution. Its flagship product, Breeze, allows users to create mobile applications using standard web technologies such as HTML, JavaScript, and CSS. This software enables the seamless conversion of web apps into native mobile applications compatible with over 100 mobile operators globally. Additionally, Cascada Mobile’s technology supports the distribution of various types of content, including games and other applications, through a viral peer-to-peer approach, enhancing the reach and accessibility of its products.

eXludus Technologies

Angel Round in 2005
eXludus Technologies, Inc. is a software company specializing in multicore system capacity management, virtualization, and provisioning solutions tailored for data centers, clusters, and grid deployments. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, the company offers a suite of tools designed to enhance existing infrastructure without requiring application modifications or extensive deployment processes. Key offerings include the MCOpt Multicore Manager, which intelligently manages resource allocation at the Linux kernel level; JobProfiler, which gathers detailed data on resource consumption during job execution; and Dynamic Project Containers, which dynamically allocates processors and memory based on established policies to meet service level agreements. eXludus Technologies also provides specialized solutions for the life sciences and electronic design automation sectors, ensuring efficient and optimized performance across various commercial and public sector applications.

VoIPshield Systems

Seed Round in 2005
VoIPshield Systems specializes in developing security solutions for Voice-over-IP (VoIP) networks, addressing threats from cyber criminals. The company offers key products such as VoIPaudit, a Vulnerability Assessment System that identifies potential security weaknesses, and VoIPguard, an Intrusion Prevention System that actively defends against attacks. Through its internal research group, VoIPshield Labs, the company conducts rigorous vulnerability testing and analysis, focusing on zero-day vulnerabilities to enhance its protective measures. By preventing exploitation by malicious hackers and safeguarding sensitive customer information, VoIPshield Systems ensures that users can maintain secure and reliable VoIP communications.

Tira Wireless

Series B in 2005
As of 2008, Tira Wireless, Inc. went out of business. Tira Wireless, Inc. provides a portfolio of tools, processes, and practices for application developers and publishers to create and deliver mobile content. Its products include Tira Mobile Content Lifecycle Management solution that enables mobile deployment by facilitating the marketing planning, design, development, adaptation, testing, channel packaging, and distribution of mobile content; and Tira Jump, which provides device parameters to plan the development and porting strategy for various applications. The company's products also include Jump Developer Desktop, an adaptation system that transforms application source code to generate application versions for the mobile devices; and Jump Deployment Manager, which manages tasks, resource assignments, and assets for mobile content projects. Its solutions enable application developers and publishers to market mobile content for various handsets, operator networks, and geographies. In addition, the company offers testing-only services on Java ME, BREW, and Windows mobile devices; and engineering services, such as application development, porting and submission, and testing and certification services, as well as consulting services. It serves social networking companies, mobile application providers and developers, content providers, and mobile operators. Tira Wireless, Inc. has operations in Europe, Asia, and North America. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada with additional offices in Chicago, London, and Ukraine.

Tira Wireless

Series A in 2002
As of 2008, Tira Wireless, Inc. went out of business. Tira Wireless, Inc. provides a portfolio of tools, processes, and practices for application developers and publishers to create and deliver mobile content. Its products include Tira Mobile Content Lifecycle Management solution that enables mobile deployment by facilitating the marketing planning, design, development, adaptation, testing, channel packaging, and distribution of mobile content; and Tira Jump, which provides device parameters to plan the development and porting strategy for various applications. The company's products also include Jump Developer Desktop, an adaptation system that transforms application source code to generate application versions for the mobile devices; and Jump Deployment Manager, which manages tasks, resource assignments, and assets for mobile content projects. Its solutions enable application developers and publishers to market mobile content for various handsets, operator networks, and geographies. In addition, the company offers testing-only services on Java ME, BREW, and Windows mobile devices; and engineering services, such as application development, porting and submission, and testing and certification services, as well as consulting services. It serves social networking companies, mobile application providers and developers, content providers, and mobile operators. Tira Wireless, Inc. has operations in Europe, Asia, and North America. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada with additional offices in Chicago, London, and Ukraine.

Borderfree

Venture Round in 2001
Borderfree is a provider of cross-border e-commerce solutions, enabling retailers in the United States to connect with consumers in around 100 countries and territories. Established in 1999 and headquartered in New York, the company offers a proprietary technology and services platform that manages the entire international e-commerce order lifecycle. This includes multi-currency pricing, payment processing, landed cost calculation, customs clearance, global logistics orchestration, and international fraud management. Borderfree serves a diverse clientele, including retailers, department stores, and brands in sectors such as apparel, jewelry, sporting goods, and home decor. Initially founded as FiftyOne, the company rebranded to Borderfree in 2013, reflecting its commitment to facilitating global retail opportunities and enhancing customer experience across borders.

Think Dynamics

Series A in 2001
Think Dynamics builds software that introduces true Utility Computing into environments that support multiple e-Business Internet infrastructures. Think Dynamics' flagship product, ThinkControl, allows a customer to manage Internet infrastructure by deploying secure technology assets where needed. The ThinkControl Dynamic Resource Management (DRM) system also allows allocation of computing resources to the applications that need them the most to exceed real-time customer needs.

Borderfree

Series B in 2000
Borderfree is a provider of cross-border e-commerce solutions, enabling retailers in the United States to connect with consumers in around 100 countries and territories. Established in 1999 and headquartered in New York, the company offers a proprietary technology and services platform that manages the entire international e-commerce order lifecycle. This includes multi-currency pricing, payment processing, landed cost calculation, customs clearance, global logistics orchestration, and international fraud management. Borderfree serves a diverse clientele, including retailers, department stores, and brands in sectors such as apparel, jewelry, sporting goods, and home decor. Initially founded as FiftyOne, the company rebranded to Borderfree in 2013, reflecting its commitment to facilitating global retail opportunities and enhancing customer experience across borders.

Jozu

Jozu is a software company that develops AI governance platforms, specifically an open-source tool called KitOps. It helps enterprises efficiently and securely move machine learning projects from development to production, ensuring compliance and security. Jozu's solutions aim to empower various teams, including engineers and marketers, to collaborate and drive technological advancements. The company adheres to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1, making its products accessible to a wide range of users.
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