Brightspark Ventures

Brightspark Ventures is a Montreal-based venture capital firm established in 1999, specializing in investments in early-stage Canadian software companies. With over two decades of experience, the firm has honed its focus to identify exceptional startups across various sectors, including information technology, fintech, artificial intelligence, materials, and resources. Brightspark aims to collaborate closely with portfolio companies, guiding them toward substantial growth and returns. Its investment model allows accredited individual investors to participate alongside the firm, aligning interests with those of the startups and fostering a supportive network for entrepreneurs. This approach enables Brightspark to serve as a dedicated partner, facilitating the growth of its portfolio companies while minimizing distractions that could hinder their potential.

Matthew He

Associate

Jarry-Ferron, Éléonore

Venture

Jacques Perreault

Senior Partner

Past deals in Canada

POTLOC

Series B in 2022
Potloc Inc. operates an online consumer insights platform that provides businesses with valuable data regarding consumer preferences and purchasing habits. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with additional offices in Toronto, Paris, and Geneva, Potloc utilizes innovative surveying methods, including web panels, phone surveys, and geo-targeted surveys through social media, to gather authentic feedback from a diverse audience. This platform enables clients to connect effectively with their target markets and enhance their local business strategies. Trusted by numerous leading brands, consulting firms, and investment funds, Potloc has established itself as a standard in market research by delivering high-quality insights with precision. The company's approach ensures that businesses receive relevant and accurate data tailored to their unique needs, facilitating better decision-making and consumer engagement.

Vetster

Series B in 2022
Vetster is a pet wellness platform that facilitates connections between pet owners and licensed veterinary professionals through video, chat, and voice-enabled appointments. The platform allows pet parents to access quality veterinary care conveniently, regardless of time or location. By offering a marketplace of veterinary services, Vetster aims to provide affordable pet health care, ensuring that pet owners can receive timely support for their pets' needs.

DrugBank

Seed Round in 2022
DrugBank is a developer of a comprehensive drug knowledge platform aimed at enhancing healthcare delivery and accelerating drug research. Its extensive database offers detailed information about drugs, their mechanisms of action, and interactions, which aids healthcare professionals in making informed decisions. The platform includes tools for drug search, interaction checking, allergy information, and drug labeling, facilitating precision medicine and clinical software applications. By integrating its knowledge base into various software solutions, DrugBank enables companies to leverage advanced insights and data science for drug discovery, helping to identify novel drug candidates and opportunities for drug repurposing. Additionally, DrugBank Online serves as a publicly available resource, offering limited datasets for academic and non-commercial researchers. With over 13,000 citations in academic publications, DrugBank is widely utilized by researchers and health professionals worldwide.

Potential Motors

Seed Round in 2022
Potential Motors is using computer vision to enable vehicles to go anywhere. They have built software that works with a variety of cameras to analyze off and on-road terrain in real-time which is then used in the vehicle to change traction and suspension settings to improve performance and efficiency. They are currently working with OEMs in Motorcycles, Powersports, Defence, and Automotive to trial their technology.

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 both personal and corporate occasions. By simplifying the process of ordering high-quality bouquets, Callia enables users to easily share love, kindness, and hope through thoughtful gifting. The platform is designed to provide a comfortable and affordable option for individuals and organizations looking to send various types of flower arrangements, thereby adding special moments to everyday life.

Data Sentinel

Seed Round in 2021
Data Sentinel is an enterprise sensitive data management platform that leverages our deep learning technology to identify, inventory, classify and tag sensitive data; rate the level of sensitivity in financial terms; uncover duplicate data; audit data quality; measure data risk; automate DSAR; enable active data governance. All at the speed of your data.

Optable

Seed Round in 2021
Optable is a provider of data collaboration and clean room solutions tailored for the advertising ecosystem, addressing the challenges posed by privacy regulations. The company offers a platform that facilitates secure audience data matching and activation, enabling advertisers, publishers, and data companies to effectively collaborate while preserving user privacy. Optable's approach emphasizes a decentralized method for enhancing audience addressability, allowing for the safe onboarding and comparison of audience data among partners. By integrating with ad delivery platforms, Optable enables seamless campaign deployment directly from its clean room, positioning itself as a unique solution in the market that prioritizes secure and efficient data collaboration.

Classcraft

Venture Round in 2021
Classcraft is an online educational role-playing game designed to enhance classroom management and engagement for teachers. Founded by Lauren Young, Devin Young, Shawn Young, and Devin Young, the platform is accessible on multiple devices, including Android, iOS, OS X, Chrome, and Windows. Classcraft aims to transform the learning experience by motivating students through gamified elements that promote teamwork and personal growth. The platform encourages improved student behavior by allowing learners to earn rewards and powers that have real-world implications, fostering a playful yet effective educational environment.

BuyBack Booth

Seed Round in 2020
BuyBack Booth specializes in enhancing the trade-in process for smartphones through its innovative diagnostic robot application. This application is designed to seamlessly integrate with existing trade-in programs and processing center platforms, providing accurate diagnostics and validations of phone conditions. By offering real-time reporting, BuyBack Booth enables businesses to improve their diagnostic systems and eliminate inconsistencies. This approach not only streamlines the trade-in experience but also enhances the overall efficiency of the process, benefiting both businesses and consumers alike.

Prevu3D

Seed Round in 2020
Prevu3D Inc. is a Montreal-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in cloud-based interactive 3D visualization and modeling software. The company's platform empowers users to create, edit, and collaborate on photorealistic 3D replicas of real-life environments, enhancing practices and collaboration across various industries. Utilizing advanced digital twin technology, Prevu3D enables users to scan and capture detailed three-dimensional models while providing tools for measuring and documenting contextual information. This intuitive software is designed to facilitate understanding and interaction within virtual environments, making it a valuable resource for applications in reality capture technologies.

Vetster

Series A in 2020
Vetster is a pet wellness platform that facilitates connections between pet owners and licensed veterinary professionals through video, chat, and voice-enabled appointments. The platform allows pet parents to access quality veterinary care conveniently, regardless of time or location. By offering a marketplace of veterinary services, Vetster aims to provide affordable pet health care, ensuring that pet owners can receive timely support for their pets' needs.

Potential Motors

Seed Round in 2020
Potential Motors is using computer vision to enable vehicles to go anywhere. They have built software that works with a variety of cameras to analyze off and on-road terrain in real-time which is then used in the vehicle to change traction and suspension settings to improve performance and efficiency. They are currently working with OEMs in Motorcycles, Powersports, Defence, and Automotive to trial their technology.

Elevate Farms

Seed Round in 2020
Elevate Farms Inc. is a technology-driven indoor farming company based in Toronto, Canada, specializing in vertically stacked cultivation of leafy green vegetables. Established in 2017, the company employs proprietary technology to optimize plant growth and maximize space utilization, utilizing state-of-the-art LED lighting, automated nutrient delivery systems, and climate-controlled environments. This innovative approach not only enhances crop yields and nutritional quality but also significantly reduces water usage and land requirements compared to traditional farming methods. Committed to sustainability, Elevate Farms aims to minimize its environmental impact by conserving resources and integrating energy-efficient designs. The company operates facilities in three countries and is focused on expanding its global presence, addressing the rising demand for sustainable produce. By prioritizing high-volume, efficient production, Elevate Farms successfully demonstrates that vertical farming can be profitable while enhancing supply chain efficiencies. As it continues to advance its technology and practices, Elevate Farms positions itself as a leader in transforming agriculture to meet 21st-century food security challenges.

InVivo AI

Pre Seed Round in 2019
InVivo AI, founded in 2017 and based in Montreal, Canada, specializes in utilizing artificial intelligence to enhance pharmaceutical research and development, particularly in the area of preclinical toxicology. The company aims to streamline the drug discovery process by implementing advanced AI methods for molecular representation and de novo design, which allows for the creation of novel chemical compounds that can address complex biological challenges. Through its innovative platform, InVivo AI is positioned to significantly improve the efficiency and effectiveness of drug design, paving the way for breakthroughs in pharmaceutical science.

Classcraft

Series A in 2019
Classcraft is an online educational role-playing game designed to enhance classroom management and engagement for teachers. Founded by Lauren Young, Devin Young, Shawn Young, and Devin Young, the platform is accessible on multiple devices, including Android, iOS, OS X, Chrome, and Windows. Classcraft aims to transform the learning experience by motivating students through gamified elements that promote teamwork and personal growth. The platform encourages improved student behavior by allowing learners to earn rewards and powers that have real-world implications, fostering a playful yet effective educational environment.

Nudge

Series B in 2019
Nudge is a communications platform that empowers deskless employees and drives better outcomes for your business. Backed by the power of behavioral science and the highest user ratings in its category, Nudge mobilizes non-desk teams by providing the information, inspiration, and insights employees need to exceed expectations and stay connected at work. Leading brands such as Compass Group, Staples, and Margaritaville rely on Nudge to boost employee engagement, exceed sales goals, and transform the customer experience. For more information, please visit www.nudgerewards.com.

POTLOC

Series A in 2019
Potloc Inc. operates an online consumer insights platform that provides businesses with valuable data regarding consumer preferences and purchasing habits. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with additional offices in Toronto, Paris, and Geneva, Potloc utilizes innovative surveying methods, including web panels, phone surveys, and geo-targeted surveys through social media, to gather authentic feedback from a diverse audience. This platform enables clients to connect effectively with their target markets and enhance their local business strategies. Trusted by numerous leading brands, consulting firms, and investment funds, Potloc has established itself as a standard in market research by delivering high-quality insights with precision. The company's approach ensures that businesses receive relevant and accurate data tailored to their unique needs, facilitating better decision-making and consumer engagement.

AdHawk Microsystems

Series B in 2019
AdHawk Microsystems Inc. is a Canadian company specializing in the development of eye and gesture tracking technology, along with micro-electromechanical systems for mobile and wearable devices. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Kitchener, the company has created a camera-free eye tracking system that enhances mobile data capture, paving the way for advanced augmented and virtual reality solutions. AdHawk's technology features a full-stack approach, integrating custom silicon with cloud-based analytics, which enables rapid and high-quality data processing. The company is focused on producing innovative wearable eye tracking products that offer significant computational and power efficiencies, driving the development of smart glasses and other devices with all-day biometric sensing capabilities. Additionally, AdHawk aims to introduce the first brain fitness tracker, a consumer wearable that will provide insights into cognitive processes and promote brain health and wellness for a wide audience.

Brickeye

Series A in 2018
Brickeye is a leading construction technology company dedicated to revolutionizing the construction and infrastructure industries through IoT-enabled job site monitoring, smart automations, and data analytics solutions. Trusted by leading owners, developers, general contractors, and insurance providers, Brickeye helps mitigate risk, boost productivity, and protect margins on building and infrastructure construction projects globally. The company’s end-to-end job site platform delivers actionable alerts and intelligent loss-reducing automations to help customers build safer, smarter, and better. Brickeye’s solutions cover several key areas of construction, including water mitigation, concrete monitoring, and environmental risk.

Hopper

Series D in 2018
Hopper is a travel app that uses predictive analytics to make travel recommendations. The mobile application uses big data to predict and analyze airfare and accommodations. Hopper provides travelers with the information they need to get the best deals on flights and hotels and notifies them when prices are at their predicted lowest points. In 2007, Frederic Lalonde and Joost Ouwerkerk co-founded Hopper in Montréal, Quebec.

Wysdom.AI

Series A in 2018
Wysdom.AI, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Richmond Hill, Canada, specializes in providing cognitive care solutions through its Virtual Agent Operations. The company assists clients in launching and managing virtual agents, which serve as effective tools for addressing high volumes of customer service, sales, and employee support challenges. Recognizing that many virtual agents are poorly implemented and managed, Wysdom.AI offers a dedicated operations team, along with the necessary tools and data, to enhance the performance of its clients' chatbots. Additionally, Wysdom.AI has offices in Atlanta, Kansas City, and London, allowing it to support a diverse range of clients globally.

Nano Magnetics

Venture Round in 2017
Nano Magnetics Ltd. specializes in innovative magnetic products and solutions. The company offers a range of items, including Nanodots, precision milled NdFeB magnets designed for structural superiority, and Nanoport, a magnetic connector system that enables users to connect devices while facilitating power and data transfer. Additionally, Nano Magnetics produces Polar, a modular pen and stylus made from magnets, as well as MEGA Nanodots, which serve as desktop art and tools for kinetic experiments. The Nanodots GYRO is another product aimed at exploring magnetism and motion. Founded in 2009 and based in Vaughan, Canada, the company focuses on product development services, including packaging, branding, manufacturing, and hardware development. Its innovative products have gained recognition in various markets, including appearances in Hollywood productions.

Jewlr

Venture Round in 2017
Jewlr is a jewellery company. They designed to help people create and purchase custom-made personalised jewellery online. They are challenges of buying jewellery . Their products inlucded rings, necklaces, bracelet, and watches.

Nudge

Series A in 2017
Nudge is a communications platform that empowers deskless employees and drives better outcomes for your business. Backed by the power of behavioral science and the highest user ratings in its category, Nudge mobilizes non-desk teams by providing the information, inspiration, and insights employees need to exceed expectations and stay connected at work. Leading brands such as Compass Group, Staples, and Margaritaville rely on Nudge to boost employee engagement, exceed sales goals, and transform the customer experience. For more information, please visit www.nudgerewards.com.

AdHawk Microsystems

Series A in 2017
AdHawk Microsystems Inc. is a Canadian company specializing in the development of eye and gesture tracking technology, along with micro-electromechanical systems for mobile and wearable devices. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Kitchener, the company has created a camera-free eye tracking system that enhances mobile data capture, paving the way for advanced augmented and virtual reality solutions. AdHawk's technology features a full-stack approach, integrating custom silicon with cloud-based analytics, which enables rapid and high-quality data processing. The company is focused on producing innovative wearable eye tracking products that offer significant computational and power efficiencies, driving the development of smart glasses and other devices with all-day biometric sensing capabilities. Additionally, AdHawk aims to introduce the first brain fitness tracker, a consumer wearable that will provide insights into cognitive processes and promote brain health and wellness for a wide audience.

Classcraft

Venture Round in 2017
Classcraft is an online educational role-playing game designed to enhance classroom management and engagement for teachers. Founded by Lauren Young, Devin Young, Shawn Young, and Devin Young, the platform is accessible on multiple devices, including Android, iOS, OS X, Chrome, and Windows. Classcraft aims to transform the learning experience by motivating students through gamified elements that promote teamwork and personal growth. The platform encourages improved student behavior by allowing learners to earn rewards and powers that have real-world implications, fostering a playful yet effective educational environment.

Wysdom.AI

Series A in 2017
Wysdom.AI, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Richmond Hill, Canada, specializes in providing cognitive care solutions through its Virtual Agent Operations. The company assists clients in launching and managing virtual agents, which serve as effective tools for addressing high volumes of customer service, sales, and employee support challenges. Recognizing that many virtual agents are poorly implemented and managed, Wysdom.AI offers a dedicated operations team, along with the necessary tools and data, to enhance the performance of its clients' chatbots. Additionally, Wysdom.AI has offices in Atlanta, Kansas City, and London, allowing it to support a diverse range of clients globally.

Hopper

Series C in 2016
Hopper is a travel app that uses predictive analytics to make travel recommendations. The mobile application uses big data to predict and analyze airfare and accommodations. Hopper provides travelers with the information they need to get the best deals on flights and hotels and notifies them when prices are at their predicted lowest points. In 2007, Frederic Lalonde and Joost Ouwerkerk co-founded Hopper in Montréal, Quebec.

Hubba

Series B in 2016
Hubba is a Toronto-based software company that operates a platform designed for brand marketers and independent businesses. The platform facilitates the digital representation of product portfolios, allowing users to create product stories by consolidating product information, rich media, and promotional content into a single source. It provides access to this content for retailers and enables users to synchronize product information across various digital channels. Additionally, Hubba offers insights into how retailers present brands to consumers and allows for customization of product information visibility among partners. The company leverages machine learning and personal curation to match brands with buyers, increasing product distribution opportunities for over 75,000 small and medium-sized businesses. Founded in January 2011, Hubba aims to empower businesses to connect and grow through its commerce network.

Nudge

Seed Round in 2016
Nudge is a communications platform that empowers deskless employees and drives better outcomes for your business. Backed by the power of behavioral science and the highest user ratings in its category, Nudge mobilizes non-desk teams by providing the information, inspiration, and insights employees need to exceed expectations and stay connected at work. Leading brands such as Compass Group, Staples, and Margaritaville rely on Nudge to boost employee engagement, exceed sales goals, and transform the customer experience. For more information, please visit www.nudgerewards.com.

nGUVU

Series A in 2016
nGUVU is a cloud-based software provider specializing in gamified solutions designed to enhance employee engagement in contact centers. By utilizing machine learning and behavioral analytics, nGUVU's platform motivates agents through game-like mechanics that transform daily responsibilities into engaging challenges. The software allows for self-management and continuous improvement, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages agents to achieve their objectives. It also equips managers with real-time performance visuals and tools for gamifying coaching and performance management, ultimately aiming to create a better work experience for agents and drive overall performance in contact centers.

Hubba

Seed Round in 2014
Hubba is a Toronto-based software company that operates a platform designed for brand marketers and independent businesses. The platform facilitates the digital representation of product portfolios, allowing users to create product stories by consolidating product information, rich media, and promotional content into a single source. It provides access to this content for retailers and enables users to synchronize product information across various digital channels. Additionally, Hubba offers insights into how retailers present brands to consumers and allows for customization of product information visibility among partners. The company leverages machine learning and personal curation to match brands with buyers, increasing product distribution opportunities for over 75,000 small and medium-sized businesses. Founded in January 2011, Hubba aims to empower businesses to connect and grow through its commerce network.

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 is a Toronto-based software company that operates a platform designed for brand marketers and independent businesses. The platform facilitates the digital representation of product portfolios, allowing users to create product stories by consolidating product information, rich media, and promotional content into a single source. It provides access to this content for retailers and enables users to synchronize product information across various digital channels. Additionally, Hubba offers insights into how retailers present brands to consumers and allows for customization of product information visibility among partners. The company leverages machine learning and personal curation to match brands with buyers, increasing product distribution opportunities for over 75,000 small and medium-sized businesses. Founded in January 2011, Hubba aims to empower businesses to connect and grow through its commerce network.

Hopper

Series B in 2012
Hopper is a travel app that uses predictive analytics to make travel recommendations. The mobile application uses big data to predict and analyze airfare and accommodations. Hopper provides travelers with the information they need to get the best deals on flights and hotels and notifies them when prices are at their predicted lowest points. In 2007, Frederic Lalonde and Joost Ouwerkerk co-founded Hopper in Montréal, Quebec.

Hopper

Series A in 2011
Hopper is a travel app that uses predictive analytics to make travel recommendations. The mobile application uses big data to predict and analyze airfare and accommodations. Hopper provides travelers with the information they need to get the best deals on flights and hotels and notifies them when prices are at their predicted lowest points. In 2007, Frederic Lalonde and Joost Ouwerkerk co-founded Hopper in Montréal, Quebec.

VoIPshield Systems

Series B in 2008
VoIPshield Systems specializes in cybersecurity solutions tailored for Voice-over-IP (VoIP) networks, focusing on protection against various security threats and exploits. The company offers key products such as VoIPaudit, a VoIP Vulnerability Assessment System, which identifies potential security weaknesses, and VoIPguard, an Intrusion Prevention System designed to thwart unauthorized access and attacks. Additionally, VoIPshield Labs undertakes rigorous vulnerability testing and analysis, particularly targeting zero-day vulnerabilities. By providing these advanced security measures, VoIPshield Systems aims to safeguard users from cyber threats, including service outages, industrial espionage, and identity theft, ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of VoIP communications.

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 that help organizations manage open source software adoption, accelerating development while reducing costs and improving software quality. Protecode's products can identify security vulnerabilities and clarify intellectual property concerns within software portfolios at any stage of the development life cycle. Serving a diverse range of industries, including gaming, finance, and military, Protecode's solutions have been embraced by numerous organizations worldwide, from large enterprises to small teams. The company’s highly scalable architecture allows for easy adoption and integration of its products, which are designed to be fast, accurate, and user-friendly for various stakeholders.

Hopper

Seed Round in 2008
Hopper is a travel app that uses predictive analytics to make travel recommendations. The mobile application uses big data to predict and analyze airfare and accommodations. Hopper provides travelers with the information they need to get the best deals on flights and hotels and notifies them when prices are at their predicted lowest points. In 2007, Frederic Lalonde and Joost Ouwerkerk co-founded Hopper in Montréal, Quebec.

Mobivox

Series A in 2007
Mobivox offers mobile Internet calling services that enable users to make voice calls at competitive rates through their existing landlines and mobile phones. By uploading their contacts to the Mobivox platform, users can dial a local access number that connects them to the intended recipient through voice dialing. The service allows Mobivox members to call each other for free, while calls to non-members are charged at a rate of two cents per minute to most locations. This innovative approach positions Mobivox as a competitor in the mobile VoIP market, alongside established players. Additionally, the company provides features such as worldwide calling, group communication, and voice-to-text services, further enhancing its offerings in the telecommunications space.

Brownbag

Series A in 2007
Brownbag is a customer-focused platform that facilitates the discovery and exploration of various products, aiming to meet users' daily needs. It offers a wide selection, competitive pricing, reliable delivery, and a focus on quality control to enhance the shopping experience. Additionally, Brownbag provides sellers with a robust e-commerce platform designed to support their business needs. By prioritizing user satisfaction and creating a convenient experience, Brownbag positions itself as a trusted destination for consumers and a valuable resource for sellers in the online marketplace.

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.

Brownbag

Series A in 2007
Brownbag is a customer-focused platform that facilitates the discovery and exploration of various products, aiming to meet users' daily needs. It offers a wide selection, competitive pricing, reliable delivery, and a focus on quality control to enhance the shopping experience. Additionally, Brownbag provides sellers with a robust e-commerce platform designed to support their business needs. By prioritizing user satisfaction and creating a convenient experience, Brownbag positions itself as a trusted destination for consumers and a valuable resource for sellers in the online marketplace.

Radian6

Series A in 2007
Radian6 is a social media monitoring software that enables businesses to listen to and engage in online conversations about their brand. By gathering data from various platforms, including blogs, forums, and social media networks, Radian6 provides tools for analyzing and managing these discussions in real time. Its flexible dashboard allows users to track engagement, measure sentiment, and identify influencers, facilitating informed decision-making. The software supports integration with customer relationship management (CRM) systems and web analytics, enhancing the ability to assess social media return on investment. Radian6 also offers features like automated sentiment analysis, customizable reporting, and team collaboration tools, enabling businesses to effectively monitor their brand's health and respond to customer interactions. With capabilities to filter results by source and language, Radian6 provides comprehensive insights that help businesses understand their social media impact and improve engagement strategies.

B5media

Series A in 2006
B5Media is a leading global lifestyle publisher that facilitates authentic dialogue between our editors and dedicated users. B5Media is a leading lifestyle media network and publisher of engaging, innovative women's sites covering fashion, beauty, wellness, career, relationships, parenting and entertainment. In a digital space filled with overlapping voices and opinions, B5Media is set apart by our honesty, intelligence and focus on relatable content for real women. B5Media topples the traditional ideals of lady magazines and women's lifestyle content. Each B5Media site has an editorial team that reports and writes compelling, original content every day. But it's not a one way street in the old media tradition; our readers inspire us, inform us, make us laugh and challenge our opinions in real time. As a company, B5Media is young, nimble and hard-working. Our sites reach millions of women every month who represent a strong demographic of smart, engaged, loyal female consumers.

Brownbag

Angel Round in 2006
Brownbag is a customer-focused platform that facilitates the discovery and exploration of various products, aiming to meet users' daily needs. It offers a wide selection, competitive pricing, reliable delivery, and a focus on quality control to enhance the shopping experience. Additionally, Brownbag provides sellers with a robust e-commerce platform designed to support their business needs. By prioritizing user satisfaction and creating a convenient experience, Brownbag positions itself as a trusted destination for consumers and a valuable resource for sellers in the online marketplace.

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 provides free software to create and distribute mobile applications. Breeze is its primary product. Write your app in HTML, JavaScript and CSS, and turn it into a mobile application that works with over 100 operators worldwide.

eXludus Technologies

Angel Round in 2005
eXludus Technologies, Inc. specializes in developing and marketing software solutions for multicore system capacity management, virtualization, and provisioning, particularly for data center, cluster, and grid deployments. The company's offerings include a micro-virtualization software suite that features MCOpt Multicore Manager, JobProfiler, and Dynamic Project Containers. MCOpt Multicore Manager operates at the Linux kernel level to intelligently allocate resources based on workload demands, while JobProfiler gathers detailed data on resource consumption during task execution. Dynamic Project Containers implement policies to dynamically manage processor and memory allocation to meet service level agreements. Additionally, eXludus provides a Grid Optimizer and a BioCluster solution tailored for the life sciences sector, as well as the RepliCator Suite for efficient data transfer in virtual machines. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, eXludus serves both commercial and public sector clients with a global sales presence.

VoIPshield Systems

Seed Round in 2005
VoIPshield Systems specializes in cybersecurity solutions tailored for Voice-over-IP (VoIP) networks, focusing on protection against various security threats and exploits. The company offers key products such as VoIPaudit, a VoIP Vulnerability Assessment System, which identifies potential security weaknesses, and VoIPguard, an Intrusion Prevention System designed to thwart unauthorized access and attacks. Additionally, VoIPshield Labs undertakes rigorous vulnerability testing and analysis, particularly targeting zero-day vulnerabilities. By providing these advanced security measures, VoIPshield Systems aims to safeguard users from cyber threats, including service outages, industrial espionage, and identity theft, ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of 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.

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.
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