Brightspark

Brightspark Ventures is a Toronto-based venture capital firm founded in 1999, specializing in early-stage investments in Canadian software companies. With over two decades of experience, Brightspark has honed its focus on identifying exceptional startups and collaborating closely with them to foster growth and achieve strong returns. The firm allows individual accredited investors to participate in its investment opportunities, aligning their interests with those of the startups and their leadership teams. This investment model benefits both the investors and the portfolio companies, as the firms can leverage a network of supportive investors without the burden of extensive management. By leading investments and acting as a gatekeeper, Brightspark helps ensure that its portfolio companies can concentrate on their growth without distractions, making it an attractive partner for some of Canada's best technology startups.

Alexandre Cabrejo-Jones

Investor Relations Manager

Tony Davis

Managing Partner and Co-Founder

Sophie Forest

Partner

Jaafer Haidar

Operating Partner

Éléonore Jarry

Investment Professional

Eleonore Jarry-Ferron

Partner

Émilie Jones

Marketing Director

Mark Lahn

Vice President

Jacques Perreault

Partner

Mark Skapinker

Partner

Gord Wade

Senior Vice President of Business Development

Ann E. Watson

Fund Manager

Past deals in Montreal

Potloc

Series B in 2022
Potloc Inc. operates an online consumer insights platform that enables businesses to access valuable data regarding consumer behavior and purchasing habits. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with additional offices in Toronto, Paris, and Geneva, Potloc conducts geotargeted surveys through social networks, offering a modern alternative to traditional research methods. By leveraging these surveys, Potloc assists clients in improving customer experience, converting competitors' clients, and enhancing product or service offerings. The platform empowers businesses by providing insights that help them connect with their target audiences and drive profitability. With a growing team of nearly 60 employees, Potloc serves hundreds of businesses seeking to understand and engage with consumers more effectively.

PreVu3D

Seed Round in 2020
PreVu3D inc develops cloud-based interactive 3D visualization and modelling software. The company’s software enables users to create, edit, and collaborate on 3D replicas of real-life environments. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Montreal, Canada.

InVivo AI

Pre Seed Round in 2019
InVivo AI is a Montreal-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in using artificial intelligence to enhance pharmaceutical research and development. The company primarily focuses on preclinical toxicology, aiming to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of drug development processes. By leveraging advanced AI technologies, InVivo AI seeks to transform traditional methodologies in the pharmaceutical industry, ultimately contributing to faster and more reliable outcomes in drug safety assessments.

Potloc

Series A in 2019
Potloc Inc. operates an online consumer insights platform that enables businesses to access valuable data regarding consumer behavior and purchasing habits. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with additional offices in Toronto, Paris, and Geneva, Potloc conducts geotargeted surveys through social networks, offering a modern alternative to traditional research methods. By leveraging these surveys, Potloc assists clients in improving customer experience, converting competitors' clients, and enhancing product or service offerings. The platform empowers businesses by providing insights that help them connect with their target audiences and drive profitability. With a growing team of nearly 60 employees, Potloc serves hundreds of businesses seeking to understand and engage with consumers more effectively.

Hopper

Series D in 2018
Hopper Inc. is a travel technology company that has developed a mobile application leveraging big data to predict and analyze airfare and hotel prices. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with additional offices in Cambridge, Massachusetts, New York, New York, and Sofia, Bulgaria, Hopper assists travelers in securing the best deals by providing timely notifications when flight and accommodation prices reach their predicted lowest points. By offering data-driven travel recommendations, Hopper enhances the booking experience for users, enabling them to make informed decisions and save money on their journeys.

Hopper

Series C in 2016
Hopper Inc. is a travel technology company that has developed a mobile application leveraging big data to predict and analyze airfare and hotel prices. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with additional offices in Cambridge, Massachusetts, New York, New York, and Sofia, Bulgaria, Hopper assists travelers in securing the best deals by providing timely notifications when flight and accommodation prices reach their predicted lowest points. By offering data-driven travel recommendations, Hopper enhances the booking experience for users, enabling them to make informed decisions and save money on their journeys.

Hopper

Series B in 2012
Hopper Inc. is a travel technology company that has developed a mobile application leveraging big data to predict and analyze airfare and hotel prices. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with additional offices in Cambridge, Massachusetts, New York, New York, and Sofia, Bulgaria, Hopper assists travelers in securing the best deals by providing timely notifications when flight and accommodation prices reach their predicted lowest points. By offering data-driven travel recommendations, Hopper enhances the booking experience for users, enabling them to make informed decisions and save money on their journeys.

Hopper

Series A in 2011
Hopper Inc. is a travel technology company that has developed a mobile application leveraging big data to predict and analyze airfare and hotel prices. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with additional offices in Cambridge, Massachusetts, New York, New York, and Sofia, Bulgaria, Hopper assists travelers in securing the best deals by providing timely notifications when flight and accommodation prices reach their predicted lowest points. By offering data-driven travel recommendations, Hopper enhances the booking experience for users, enabling them to make informed decisions and save money on their journeys.

Hopper

Seed Round in 2008
Hopper Inc. is a travel technology company that has developed a mobile application leveraging big data to predict and analyze airfare and hotel prices. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with additional offices in Cambridge, Massachusetts, New York, New York, and Sofia, Bulgaria, Hopper assists travelers in securing the best deals by providing timely notifications when flight and accommodation prices reach their predicted lowest points. By offering data-driven travel recommendations, Hopper enhances the booking experience for users, enabling them to make informed decisions and save money on their journeys.

eXludus Technologies

Angel Round in 2005
eXludus Technologies, Inc. develops and markets system capacity management, virtualization, and provisioning solutions for data center, cluster, and grid deployments in commercial and public sector applications. The company offers Grid Optimizer software, a BioCluster solution that is developed for the life sciences market; and RepliCator Suite for data transfer mechanisms used to provide virtual machines. eXludus Technologies, Inc. was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.