CIC Capital Ventures

CIC Capital Ventures is a private equity and venture capital firm that focuses on investing in startup and middle-market companies, primarily in the technology sector, healthcare, food and beverage, manufacturing, consumer goods, business services, aeronautics, and media. The firm typically invests in companies located in Quebec, Ontario, and the northeastern United States, with growth capital investments ranging from $3 million to $50 million and venture capital investments from $0.5 million to $5 million. CIC Capital Ventures aims to take both majority and minority stakes in its portfolio companies. Headquartered in France, the firm has a presence in several countries, including Germany, Switzerland, the UK, Canada, and the USA, which allows it to engage closely with its portfolio companies and support their international development. It operates as a subsidiary of CM-CIC Investissement.

Raghu Bharat

Investment Director

5 past transactions

eLamp (acquired by 360Learning)

Venture Round in 2020
eLamp is a skill management and staffing platform founded in 2015 and based in Lille, France. The company offers a comprehensive solution that helps organizations identify and manage their employees' skills in real time. By serving as a Skill Data processor, eLamp facilitates workflows related to project staffing, certifications, internal mobility, training, and workforce planning. Its platform includes tools for advanced search, resume generation, and reporting, allowing businesses to effectively manage their operational knowledge from a centralized location. With API and SaaS interfaces, eLamp ensures that data remains current and analyzable, acting as a common language across various tools and processes.

Icentia

Venture Round in 2019
Icentia is a Canadian medical technology company based in Quebec City that develops medical tests and devices for healthcare institutions. It offers a range of tests and collaborates with medical specialists to support diagnostics and improve efficiency within the healthcare environment.

CARFIT

Seed Round in 2019
CARFIT is a Palo Alto, California-based company founded in 2016 that develops a car maintenance solution combining a tracking device with a self-diagnostic and predictive maintenance platform. The platform analyzes vehicle noise, vibration and harshness data using artificial intelligence to create a library of vibration patterns for identifying maintenance needs. It serves car owners with individualized predictive maintenance information and supports dealers and service companies with customized lead generation, helping users lower maintenance costs, improve efficiency, and gain transparency into their vehicles' health.

Sustainable Produce Urban Delivery

Private Equity Round in 2018
SPUD INC. is an online grocery retailer specializing in local and organic produce, as well as a wide range of grocery items. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, the company offers a diverse selection of products, including fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy, bakery items, meats, seafood, beverages, snacks, and health and beauty products. In addition to food items, SPUD INC. provides household essentials such as cleaning supplies, paper products, and pet food. The company serves customers across various regions, including Vancouver, Victoria, Nanaimo, Calgary, Edmonton, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, facilitating convenient home delivery through its online platform. SPUD INC. is dedicated to promoting sustainable and healthy living by offering organic and locally-sourced products.

BlueLight Analytics

Series A in 2018
BlueLight Analytics is a prominent provider of evidence-based solutions that enhance light curing processes in the dental industry. The company has developed a wireless smart radiometer that optimizes dental restoration through advanced light curing techniques. This technology offers precise measurements and analytics, allowing dental practitioners to calibrate resin compounds and verify the performance of curing lights on-site. By providing valuable insights, BlueLight Analytics helps improve the quality of light-cured resins used in dental restorations, ultimately enhancing patient outcomes and the efficiency of dental practices.
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