Concrete Ventures

PayTic is a provider of program management services designed to assist banks, credit unions, and fintech companies in managing their payment operations. The company offers a specialized Software as a Service (SaaS) platform that automates and centralizes back-office processes, including customer support, chargebacks, fraud management, anti-money laundering (AML) compliance, reporting, and reconciliation. This innovative approach streamlines end-to-end operations, reducing the complexity and costs associated with payment management. By replacing fragmented and manual processes, PayTic enhances the efficiency and audibility of financial institutions' payment products while significantly lowering operational costs. The company is pioneering the Zero Ops model, which aims to optimize the management of payment programs, providing a competitive edge to its clients.

Innerlogic is a technology company that provides an AI-driven platform to help businesses, particularly in the sports industry, optimize their organizational culture. The platform uses AI to analyze and measure a company's culture, offering data-driven insights, actionable recommendations, and predictive analytics to enhance team performance and drive growth.

NovaResp Technologies offers artificial intelligence and personalized therapy to obstructive sleep apnea patients. They use medical technology to predict and prevent obstructive sleep apnea. They provide cMAP technology, which can be installed on any positive airway pressure machine and is primarily used to predict and prevent respiratory events.

Spellbook is a legal software startup that develops an AI-powered contract drafting platform for lawyers, using large language models like GPT-4 and legal datasets to improve contracting performance. It provides automation and online collaboration tools that help draft and review contracts faster, automate document creation, streamline routine legal tasks, and manage clients' minute books in a shared workspace. The platform reduces inefficiencies in client intake and enhances service delivery for law firms by enabling faster, more consistent drafting and collaboration.

Bright Breaks offers a workplace wellness solution to boost employee wellness, connection, and productivity with 7-minute live micro-breaks. Bright Breaks' wellness platform is designed to provide users with maximum benefits while requiring the least amount of effort. It only takes a few minutes per day to reduce stress and improve well-being.

3D BioFibR Inc. is a biomaterial manufacturing company based in Halifax, Canada, specializing in the production of high-value biofibers such as spider silk, collagen, and chitosan. Founded in July 2020, the company leverages pioneering research to develop proprietary methods for biofiber production that achieve quality and scale not currently attainable through traditional methods. 3D BioFibR's products, including CollaFibR™, a collagen fiber stronger than natural tendons, and spider silk that surpasses steel in toughness and flexibility, are designed for diverse applications across global markets like biomedical engineering, green textiles, defense, and aerospace engineering. The company aims to address critical engineering challenges by providing commercially available materials suitable for 3D bioprinting, cell culture, and tissue engineering, positioning itself as a potential leader in the manmade production of advanced biomaterials.

Commonplace is a developer of a citizen engagement platform focused on enhancing local planning and development processes. The company enables communities to actively participate in shaping their environments by allowing residents to comment on local issues, engage in planning discussions, and influence development projects. Through its platform, Commonplace facilitates ongoing communication between developers, city managers, and communities, moving beyond traditional, one-off consultations. This approach not only helps identify community needs and concerns but also fosters collaboration and co-design of solutions. Additionally, the platform provides real-time analytics to track community sentiment and social impact, enabling governments and developers to respond more effectively to public input. By simplifying local participation, Commonplace aims to create stronger connections between citizens and decision-makers, ultimately benefiting all stakeholders involved in the urban planning process.

Spellbook is a legal software startup that develops an AI-powered contract drafting platform for lawyers, using large language models like GPT-4 and legal datasets to improve contracting performance. It provides automation and online collaboration tools that help draft and review contracts faster, automate document creation, streamline routine legal tasks, and manage clients' minute books in a shared workspace. The platform reduces inefficiencies in client intake and enhances service delivery for law firms by enabling faster, more consistent drafting and collaboration.

Trophi.ai is an e-sports coaching company that utilizes artificial intelligence to deliver computer-generated feedback to players. By offering coaching services regardless of a player's location or income, Trophi.ai aims to level the playing field in the competitive e-sports arena. The company employs contractors to facilitate its coaching services and is developing AI systems that can extend beyond e-sports into physical sports. This innovative approach enables athletes and racers to enhance their performance by leveraging insights derived from advanced technology.

NovaResp Technologies offers artificial intelligence and personalized therapy to obstructive sleep apnea patients. They use medical technology to predict and prevent obstructive sleep apnea. They provide cMAP technology, which can be installed on any positive airway pressure machine and is primarily used to predict and prevent respiratory events.

Shoelace offers a software solution that enables online merchants to easily conduct retargeting campaigns. The company helps fast growing Shopify brands boost sales by showing the right customers, the right ads at the right time with customer journey retargeting. Shoelace was founded on 2015 and is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario.

Shoelace Learning specializes in creating educational games that foster a love for reading among students. The company's platform offers research-based, adaptive reading comprehension practice, presented in a format that is both engaging and enjoyable for children. Through multiplayer video games, Shoelace Learning captures the interests of young learners, thereby enhancing their motivation to read. The platform also equips teachers with tools to assess student progress, identify skill gaps, and devise tailored assignments. By focusing on personalized and adaptive education, Shoelace Learning aims to improve reading comprehension while providing valuable support to educators.

pantree is revolutionising the retail experience. we install and operate mini grocery markets inside residential and commercial developments. pantree markets feature self-service technology for 24/7 access and are fully autonomous, unmanned stores. we provide a hyper convenient 24/7 solution to people's everyday grocery needs, ranging from milk and eggs to ready meals and desserts.

Bright Breaks offers a workplace wellness solution to boost employee wellness, connection, and productivity with 7-minute live micro-breaks. Bright Breaks' wellness platform is designed to provide users with maximum benefits while requiring the least amount of effort. It only takes a few minutes per day to reduce stress and improve well-being.

PayTic is a provider of program management services designed to assist banks, credit unions, and fintech companies in managing their payment operations. The company offers a specialized Software as a Service (SaaS) platform that automates and centralizes back-office processes, including customer support, chargebacks, fraud management, anti-money laundering (AML) compliance, reporting, and reconciliation. This innovative approach streamlines end-to-end operations, reducing the complexity and costs associated with payment management. By replacing fragmented and manual processes, PayTic enhances the efficiency and audibility of financial institutions' payment products while significantly lowering operational costs. The company is pioneering the Zero Ops model, which aims to optimize the management of payment programs, providing a competitive edge to its clients.

TrojAI is a provider of an advanced AI security platform designed to safeguard artificial intelligence and machine learning applications and infrastructure. The platform offers a range of services, including model monitoring techniques and data transformation, which help defend against adversarial attacks while enhancing model accuracy and performance. Additionally, TrojAI features a forensically tracked archival repository system that protects customers' AI technologies from risks such as data poisoning and model evasion attacks. Developed by a team of data scientists and cybersecurity experts, TrojAI's solutions are tailored for large enterprises, ensuring scalability, performance, and extensibility to meet their security needs effectively.

Carbide, formerly known as Securicy, makes enterprise-class security and privacy accessible to fast-growing companies. Unlike “checkbox-style” compliance solutions, our information security/privacy management platform enables customers to create, promote, and prove their commitment to security no matter which security framework or privacy regulation they wish to comply with.

Trophi.ai is an e-sports coaching company that utilizes artificial intelligence to deliver computer-generated feedback to players. By offering coaching services regardless of a player's location or income, Trophi.ai aims to level the playing field in the competitive e-sports arena. The company employs contractors to facilitate its coaching services and is developing AI systems that can extend beyond e-sports into physical sports. This innovative approach enables athletes and racers to enhance their performance by leveraging insights derived from advanced technology.

3D BioFibR Inc. is a biomaterial manufacturing company based in Halifax, Canada, specializing in the production of high-value biofibers such as spider silk, collagen, and chitosan. Founded in July 2020, the company leverages pioneering research to develop proprietary methods for biofiber production that achieve quality and scale not currently attainable through traditional methods. 3D BioFibR's products, including CollaFibR™, a collagen fiber stronger than natural tendons, and spider silk that surpasses steel in toughness and flexibility, are designed for diverse applications across global markets like biomedical engineering, green textiles, defense, and aerospace engineering. The company aims to address critical engineering challenges by providing commercially available materials suitable for 3D bioprinting, cell culture, and tissue engineering, positioning itself as a potential leader in the manmade production of advanced biomaterials.

Talkatoo develops and sells dictation software for professionals, using AI-powered voice recognition to accurately transcribe complex terms and notes. The software saves time for doctors, veterinarians, and lawyers who face rigorous documentation and regulatory requirements, helping them increase billable time. It works across platforms including web, PC, and Mac, and integrates with EMR and Practice Management systems. The company reports about 240 paying customers and 400+ seats, with monthly recurring revenue above $20,000. By improving transcription accuracy and efficiency, Talkatoo aims to enhance productivity and streamline documentation workflows.

Terris Earth Intelligence, formerly known as 3D Planeta Inc., specializes in advanced geo-mapping software that facilitates three-dimensional visualization of air, land, and sea. Founded in 2018 and based in Fredericton, Canada, the company’s platform enables users to select any point on a map to gain a comprehensive understanding of the terrain, structures, and obstacles present in that area. This software is particularly valuable in assessing critical situations such as emergencies and natural disasters, as well as in urban development, tourism, and conservation efforts. By providing photo-realistic images and detailed 3D mapping, Terris Earth Intelligence supports land exploration, emergency response, and defense by helping users identify and analyze terrain features, structures, and transportation routes in real time.

Anessa is a software company focused on the biogas industry, providing advanced software solutions for the assessment, validation, and operation of anaerobic digestion plants. The company has created project modeling software that includes simulation and assessment tools to facilitate the planning and optimization of these facilities. Anessa's software aids clients in analyzing various factors such as conversion system selection, greenhouse gas emissions, carbon credits, site selection, and investment analysis. By automating waste-to-energy processes, Anessa aims to enhance environmental sustainability and promote the development of energy projects.

TrojAI is a provider of an advanced AI security platform designed to safeguard artificial intelligence and machine learning applications and infrastructure. The platform offers a range of services, including model monitoring techniques and data transformation, which help defend against adversarial attacks while enhancing model accuracy and performance. Additionally, TrojAI features a forensically tracked archival repository system that protects customers' AI technologies from risks such as data poisoning and model evasion attacks. Developed by a team of data scientists and cybersecurity experts, TrojAI's solutions are tailored for large enterprises, ensuring scalability, performance, and extensibility to meet their security needs effectively.

MESH/diversity is a company focused on fostering inclusive environments within organizations. It provides a management platform that delivers real insights to enhance diversity and inclusion efforts. The platform features automated development plans and a comprehensive timeline that outlines the hiring process, culture, and employee engagement. By facilitating improved communication and promoting a positive workplace culture, MESH/diversity aims to help businesses eliminate unconscious biases and create a more equitable environment for all employees.

3D BioFibR Inc. is a biomaterial manufacturing company based in Halifax, Canada, specializing in the production of high-value biofibers such as spider silk, collagen, and chitosan. Founded in July 2020, the company leverages pioneering research to develop proprietary methods for biofiber production that achieve quality and scale not currently attainable through traditional methods. 3D BioFibR's products, including CollaFibR™, a collagen fiber stronger than natural tendons, and spider silk that surpasses steel in toughness and flexibility, are designed for diverse applications across global markets like biomedical engineering, green textiles, defense, and aerospace engineering. The company aims to address critical engineering challenges by providing commercially available materials suitable for 3D bioprinting, cell culture, and tissue engineering, positioning itself as a potential leader in the manmade production of advanced biomaterials.

SalesRight is a developer of a cloud-based platform designed specifically for business-to-business (B2B) sales teams. The company's software provides interactive quote delivery tools that streamline the processes of quote creation, delivery, and closing deals. By enabling sales teams to generate interactive live quotes, SalesRight enhances conversion rates while simultaneously reducing the time spent on each sales opportunity. This focus on efficiency and effectiveness empowers SaaS sales teams to close deals more quickly and improve overall sales performance.

Talkatoo develops and sells dictation software for professionals, using AI-powered voice recognition to accurately transcribe complex terms and notes. The software saves time for doctors, veterinarians, and lawyers who face rigorous documentation and regulatory requirements, helping them increase billable time. It works across platforms including web, PC, and Mac, and integrates with EMR and Practice Management systems. The company reports about 240 paying customers and 400+ seats, with monthly recurring revenue above $20,000. By improving transcription accuracy and efficiency, Talkatoo aims to enhance productivity and streamline documentation workflows.

Spellbook is a legal software startup that develops an AI-powered contract drafting platform for lawyers, using large language models like GPT-4 and legal datasets to improve contracting performance. It provides automation and online collaboration tools that help draft and review contracts faster, automate document creation, streamline routine legal tasks, and manage clients' minute books in a shared workspace. The platform reduces inefficiencies in client intake and enhances service delivery for law firms by enabling faster, more consistent drafting and collaboration.

Rally is a web app where users can manage their contracts and company’s legal documents in a frictionless manner and entirely on the cloud. Rally gives its users an extensive library of contract and corporate templates and provides an innovative customization process that makes generating documents easier than ever. On Rally you create, customize, and collaborate with your team on documents, as well as negotiate your deals with counterparties before e-signing them and storing them in an active repository that tracks important actions and obligations from both parties.

Squiggle Park is a company based in Halifax, Canada, that creates engaging, bite-sized games designed to teach foundational reading skills to preschool and early elementary students. Originally incorporated as Eyeread Inc. in 2014, the company rebranded to Squiggle Park in August 2016. Its adaptive learning platform utilizes video games to address declining literacy rates, allowing children to learn independently or collaboratively while keeping them engaged. This innovative approach aids classroom management, enabling teachers to dedicate more time to individualized instruction. Squiggle Park's platform is recognized for its effectiveness in improving literacy among diverse learners, including English Language Learners, and is noted for its ease of implementation in educational settings. The company has achieved significant traction, with millions of players registered, largely driven by word-of-mouth among educators. The platform is characterized by algorithms that tailor learning experiences to each user's unique abilities, along with user-friendly dashboards that provide educators with insights into student progress.

Talkatoo develops and sells dictation software for professionals, using AI-powered voice recognition to accurately transcribe complex terms and notes. The software saves time for doctors, veterinarians, and lawyers who face rigorous documentation and regulatory requirements, helping them increase billable time. It works across platforms including web, PC, and Mac, and integrates with EMR and Practice Management systems. The company reports about 240 paying customers and 400+ seats, with monthly recurring revenue above $20,000. By improving transcription accuracy and efficiency, Talkatoo aims to enhance productivity and streamline documentation workflows.

Carbide, formerly known as Securicy, makes enterprise-class security and privacy accessible to fast-growing companies. Unlike “checkbox-style” compliance solutions, our information security/privacy management platform enables customers to create, promote, and prove their commitment to security no matter which security framework or privacy regulation they wish to comply with.

Proof is a digital platform focused on modernizing government processes by facilitating a transition to paperless operations. It provides a centralized software solution that enables public servants and government officials to streamline approval processes, digitize forms, and sign documents with a single click. The platform allows users to easily track the status of approvals, manage actions for each approver, and notify subsequent approvers, all while maintaining a comprehensive history of changes and document revisions. By enhancing data-driven decision-making, Proof aims to improve internal efficiencies and support better policy outcomes for government entities.

SalesRight is a developer of a cloud-based platform designed specifically for business-to-business (B2B) sales teams. The company's software provides interactive quote delivery tools that streamline the processes of quote creation, delivery, and closing deals. By enabling sales teams to generate interactive live quotes, SalesRight enhances conversion rates while simultaneously reducing the time spent on each sales opportunity. This focus on efficiency and effectiveness empowers SaaS sales teams to close deals more quickly and improve overall sales performance.