DMZ

The DMZ at Ryerson University is a business incubator located in Toronto, Canada, focused on supporting tech startups. Established in 2010, it aims to foster the growth of these businesses by connecting them with essential resources, including coaching, capital, and a network of customers and industry experts. By creating a collaborative environment, the DMZ enables entrepreneurs to concentrate on scaling their ventures effectively.

Past deals in Toronto

HumanSquad

Grant in 2021
HumanSquad is an immigration technology company that specializes in providing immigrants with tailored resources and support to facilitate their immigration process. The company has developed a platform that simplifies and streamlines the immigration journey, making it more affordable and convenient. By connecting users with licensed consultants in Canada, HumanSquad empowers immigrants to navigate the complexities of the Canadian immigration system with confidence and efficiency. The platform aims to enhance the overall experience for immigrants, ensuring they have access to the necessary guidance and information throughout their transitions.

StonePaper

Pre Seed Round in 2020
StonePaper is a turnkey solution for data governance by tracking the flow of data and regulation across platforms, on one unified system. It provides full control over the supply chains and real-time integration of regulatory regimes. Their product Koncordant, is a secure digital platform built for identity and document verification. It was founded in 2017 and is based in Toronto, Ontario.

Beam.city

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Up to 60% of Digital advertising spend is wasted due to complex tools, click fraud and human's inability to handle large datasets. Beam.city DNA is a simple to use SaaS omnichannel advertising automation platform, helping businesses plan, automate and optimize ads on Google, Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram, Yahoo and millions of sites, while cutting ad waste and boosting ROI up to 5 times in weeks.

FitDrive

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Developer of software company designed to offer business programs and tools. The company's platform aims to track progress, increase accountability, upsell services with a premium training experience, and keep track of clients' progress in a unified platform, allows personal trainers to connect with clients virtually, keeping them fit and healthy during quarantine, enabling trainers and gym owners to move their business to the cloud.

Hopeful

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Hopeful Inc. is a company that helps nonprofits drive donations, reduce operating costs, and make better decisions using data. We do this through a machine learning driven analytics dashboard that enables nonprofits to analyze trends in their social media strategy, monitor their supporters' engagement, and proactively create programs to better drive donations through data-driven decision-making. We are a Canadian company based out of the Ryerson DMZ Tech Accelerator, and our currently in the process of working with nonprofits in Canada and the United States.

Maple Assist

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Provider of student immigration and settlement services intended to help international students in Canada with their immigration and settlement needs. The company offers information regarding the admission process, and details on preparing for and settling life in Canada, enabling students to make an informed decision about their study options.

LocalStudent

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Operator of a digital platform intended to connect students with clients who need home services. The company's platform offers leaf cleanup, lawn mowing, and snow removal services, enabling customers to have an online platform through which they can hire local students to do services for them.

Readocracy

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Developer of an online research platform intended to edit any online article. The company's platform gives credit for users' attention online allows for verification of their consumption and proves their credibility on any subject both individually or as a team, enabling users to regain control of their data, organize their minds, and get recognized and rewarded for being well-informed.

Daakor

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Daakor is an online platform that makes getting interior decorating advice easy, affordable and fun!

XIX3D

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Developer of visualization software designed to simplify the process of selecting a wrap. The company's software helps to sell wraps by visualizing imagination of how a car wrap will look by providing an accurate representation of the vinyl hues and finishes, enabling clients to generate more sales leads and increase revenue.

Fable

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Fable Tech Labs Inc. is a Toronto-based software company founded in 2018 that specializes in enhancing digital accessibility for individuals with disabilities. Its platform connects researchers, designers, and developers with users who have disabilities, allowing businesses to test and refine their online products. By leveraging feedback from individuals using assistive technology, Fable helps clients gain insights into the user experience and create customized reports aimed at improving digital accessibility. The platform offers flexible monthly plans, enabling product developers to receive consistent feedback across various assistive technologies, browsers, and devices. Fable's mission is to support the creation of accessible digital products, addressing the needs of over one billion people living with disabilities.

Cloutdesk

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Clout Jam is a professional business management platform for the next generation of online creators and influencers. We’re a team of entrepreneurs, creators, hackers, designers, and technologists who believe that online creators are the future of digital media. We understand that #clout is currency and we respect the hustle it takes to earn it. We build, learn, and iterate everyday and strive to create a more equitable marketplace for creators through superior technology.

RealSage

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Developer of a data-intelligence platform designed to improve asset returns for enterprise rental managers. The company's platform leverages data across rental journeys and existing technologies to provide actionable insights and automate processes, enabling enterprise rental managers to get improved returns on their portfolios.

Buyproperly

Seed Round in 2020
Buyproperly is an online platform for buying and selling of property. The company also offers property management services. Buyproperly is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Travelseekr

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Developer a travel management application intended to plan for business trips. The company's travel management application helps to plan business trips directly from the calendar that compares and suggests multiple travel options and allow them to book directly through their travel service partners, enabling companies to plan a trip by managing their expenses and insights.

Layla

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Provider of mental health services intended to help the community manage the negative emotional impacts of isolation. The company's services include free-of-charge counseling services to support people struggling with stress, offers licensed therapists who can be consulted for various topics ranging from anxieties driven by uncertainty around daily life and financials to worries about health or the health of loved ones, enabling customers to have services that empower their mental wellbeing.

Sync.com

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Sync.com is a secure cloud storage and file sharing platform that enables users to store, share, and access files from virtually any location. The service prioritizes user privacy through end-to-end encryption, ensuring that data remains safe and confidential against unauthorized access. Sync.com also facilitates collaboration by allowing multiple users to work on the same document simultaneously, making it a versatile solution for both individual and team needs. By offering a reliable and private cloud storage option, Sync.com aims to meet the demands of users seeking both accessibility and security in their digital file management.

Portl Media

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Portl Media is an interactive entertainment company focused on enhancing the rideshare experience through personalized media and entertainment solutions. Its platform utilizes technology to deliver geo-located, contextual content to passengers in vehicles, effectively addressing idle time during rides. By providing a network of screens in cars, Portl Media enables users to engage with tailored media content while facilitating connections with brands. The company also collects and analyzes passenger behavior, allowing for a more refined and engaging entertainment experience in the sharing economy.

Flyshot

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Flyshot Inc. provides an application monetization software that drives mobile app purchases through traceable online content. The company’s software platform facilitates the creation of content either through its database of content creators or by a brand using their own material. In addition, its software’s dashboard reports in marketing metrics such as, Sales Performance KPIs, Total InApp Revenue, Influencer Conversion Rate and Recommended Compensation. Flyshot Inc. was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Toronto , Ontario, Canada.

TAKU Retail

Pre Seed Round in 2019
TAKU Retail is a technology company that offers a comprehensive software platform for retail management, enabling merchants with multiple locations to efficiently manage both online and offline sales. The platform facilitates the quick import of customer and inventory data from existing point-of-sale systems, allowing retailers to monitor their operations in real-time. By providing a unified view of sales, inventory, and customer information, TAKU helps businesses streamline their processes and enhance decision-making, ultimately improving overall performance and customer experience.

Spiffy

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Developer of a microlearning platform designed to help employees deliver good in-store experiences. The company's platform offers product and process knowledge along with quizzes and other methods of training, enabling front-line workers to connect and engage with the products and brands they sell which in turn increases revenue.

VXG

Pre Seed Round in 2019
VXG Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in developing a video management software (VMS) platform tailored for artificial intelligence applications. Founded in 2016, VXG offers solutions for streaming, processing, and recording live video, connecting cameras from various locations to multiple AI engines. The platform supports video surveillance as a service, enabling seamless integration with different AI services. VXG's offerings include both cloud and on-premise components, allowing smart surveillance and analytics providers to achieve unlimited scalability, significant cost reductions, and enhanced bandwidth efficiency. Additionally, the company provides its services through a mobile application, facilitating easy access and management of video data.

Halp

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Halp is a personal development company based in Toronto, Ontario, that focuses on assisting high school students in their transition to higher education. Founded in January 2019, Halp offers a digital college admissions coaching platform that connects students with elite mentors from colleges and universities. The platform provides tailored online courses and peer-driven chat support, guiding students through critical aspects of the college admissions process, such as researching programs, writing applications, and preparing for their first year. Through monthly digital activities and targeted mentorship, Halp aims to help students gain a competitive advantage, build relevant experience, and enhance their readiness for college life.

Clik.ai

Seed Round in 2019
Clik Technologies Inc. operates an AI-powered customer relationship management platform specifically designed for the commercial real estate sector. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, with an engineering team based in Gurugram, India, the company provides automated commercial mortgage underwriting solutions. Its platform streamlines the underwriting process through advanced machine learning technology for document extraction and valuation, allowing brokers and lenders to expedite loan origination and underwriting. Clik.ai offers tools for instant loan underwriting, deal tracking, and transaction due diligence, significantly enhancing the speed and efficiency of real estate transactions. The service is delivered as a user-friendly, plug-and-play cloud solution, catering to the needs of real estate professionals.

Fundscraper

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Fundscraper is a technology-driven platform that facilitates investment in real estate. It provides a marketplace where individuals can co-invest in real estate opportunities alongside institutional partners. By leveraging technology, Fundscraper aims to lower investment fees while opening up access to a variety of real estate projects, enabling customers to participate in the real estate sector more easily.

Drizti

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Drizti Inc. delivers Personal Supercomputing, supercomputing delivered to your personal computer. We believe, access and use of a supercomputer should be as straightforward as using a personal computer. We’ve set out to upgrade the supercomputing experience for users in all application areas which can benefit from High Performance Computing, for example, Engineering Simulation, AI, Robotics etc.

Cognota

Seed Round in 2019
Cognota, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, offers a cloud-based learning software known as Synapse, designed to enhance the efficiency of corporate learning and development teams. The platform facilitates collaboration between learning designers and stakeholders throughout the learning experience design process, enabling users to create prototypes and use blueprints for effective course development. Synapse streamlines various training processes, including project planning and content design, allowing organizations to gain better visibility into their training needs and consolidate multiple tools into a single platform. This integrated approach ensures that collaboration with subject matter experts is seamless, allowing for efficient knowledge capture and updates. With additional offices in San Diego, California, and Merida, Mexico, Cognota serves clients across various sectors, aiming to empower individuals to learn and grow effectively.

TRYON Technology

Pre Seed Round in 2019
TRYON Technology is an AI-enabled start-up focused on developing augmented reality software tailored for the jewelry e-commerce and retail sectors. The company leverages artificial intelligence and deep neural networks to create mobile applications that allow users to virtually try on a variety of jewelry items, including rings, bracelets, and watches, from remote locations using their smartphones. This innovative platform enhances the shopping experience for customers, increases brand engagement for retailers, and helps reduce product returns, making it an effective solution for modern jewelry businesses.

Manzil

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Manzil is a financial institution dedicated to providing alternative financial solutions for Canadians, particularly those in the Muslim community. The organization aims to help clients balance their financial needs with their spiritual obligations. Manzil's services are designed to consider various factors such as personal credit, risk profile, property value, repayment terms, and deposit amounts. By doing so, the institution enables clients to access loans and invest in diverse portfolios in a straightforward manner, supporting their material pursuits while aligning with their spiritual values.

Taiga Robotics

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Provider of custom services intended to make robotics accessible to businesses of all sizes. The company trains and offers tailored setups based on specific business needs and operational requirements, enabling industries to automate production lines and improve efficiency.

Drizti

Funding Round in 2019
Drizti Inc. delivers Personal Supercomputing, supercomputing delivered to your personal computer. We believe, access and use of a supercomputer should be as straightforward as using a personal computer. We’ve set out to upgrade the supercomputing experience for users in all application areas which can benefit from High Performance Computing, for example, Engineering Simulation, AI, Robotics etc.

Hackergal

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Hackergal is a not-for-profit organization that introduces young girls across Canada to coding through the experience of a hackathon. With women vastly underrepresented in the tech industry all over the world, Hackergal strives to inspire a new wave of Canadian female coders to bring equality to the booming industry.

MedStack

Seed Round in 2019
MedStack, Inc. operates a comprehensive cloud developer platform tailored for healthcare applications, enabling developers to create compliant and secure solutions. Founded in 2015 and based in Toronto, Canada, the company offers industry-specific data APIs and automated cloud hosting to ensure privacy compliance and interoperability with Electronic Health Record systems. MedStack's platform is built on high security standards and is designed for flexibility, supporting a variety of application, database, and deployment configurations. It provides tools that include a compliant, standards-oriented cloud database and healthcare workflow components, facilitating identity management, data acquisition, storage, and messaging. This infrastructure allows innovators to build, launch, and scale healthcare applications efficiently while adhering to stringent regulatory requirements. MedStack's solutions are utilized in various applications, including chronic disease management, healthcare workflow, monitoring, and billing, leveraging advanced technologies such as AI, mobile, blockchain, and VR/AR.

Inkblot

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Inkblot Technologies Inc. specializes in mental health care services, providing personalized video counseling, life coaching, crisis support, and training for managers. Founded in 2015 and based in Burlington, Canada, the company utilizes advanced technologies to connect clients with suitable mental health professionals through proprietary algorithms that consider individual needs and preferences. Inkblot's platform facilitates secure and affordable online consultations, allowing clients to engage in therapy from the comfort of their own homes or private workspaces. By focusing on accessibility and effectiveness, Inkblot aims to address the mental health challenges faced by individuals in Canada, ensuring that support is available regardless of geographical barriers.

Pungle

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Pungle provides digital payment solutions that enable businesses to reduce cost, delivery time, administration, and customer friction. Its payments-as-a-service platform offers a single interface for SMBs and enterprises to manage transfers, and a superior experience for customers with multiple choices to accept funds. Pungle was founded in 2017 and is based in Toronto, Canada.

Every

Seed Round in 2019
They have built digital agencies, ecommerce businesses, and even toured in a rock band. They understand things that traditional banks don’t and that’s given us the freedom to think big.

BagsAway

Pre Seed Round in 2019
BagsAway is an online platform that connects travelers with convenient luggage storage options provided by local businesses such as shops, cafes, and hotels. The service allows users to find and reserve storage locations easily by searching a map based on their current address, neighborhood, or nearby attractions. Once a suitable BagDrop location is selected and booked online, travelers receive a confirmation email that serves as their receipt. This platform not only offers a secure and cost-effective way to store luggage for a few hours or days but also includes features like free cancellation and insurance for added peace of mind. By partnering with local storefronts and a network of drivers, BagsAway ensures a seamless and enjoyable experience for those looking to explore without the burden of their bags.

Wisely

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Wisely Cloud Inc. is a Toronto-based company that provides a fundraising platform designed specifically for charities and nonprofits. Founded in 2017, the platform utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance fundraising efforts by identifying optimal donors and providing fundraisers with actionable insights. This enables organizations to effectively manage donor portfolios and relationships, thereby accelerating their fundraising activities. Through its technology, Wisely aims to support nonprofits in engaging with their donors more efficiently and effectively.

Propel

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Propel makes private swimming lessons affordable and accessible to everyone, by connecting new swimmers, experienced instructors, and under-utilized swimming pools — all in one seamless booking process. With waitlists in the thousands, both public and private classes are hard to get into. Inconsistent lesson availability and quality causes progress to be slow and learning from an independent instructor isn’t possible because most pools do not admit outside instructors. We help swim instructors become recreation entrepreneurs, giving them access to under-utilized pools in hotels and gyms, while increasing revenue and brand engagement for our pool partners. Collectively we are creating an entirely new personal swim instruction industry. For latest updates please follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @PropelHQ

Mentr

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Mentr helps you reskill for your next job by guiding you through self discovery, career matching, skill development, and coaching.

Curexe

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Exchange foreign currency.Pay international suppliers or employees through the Curexe platform or simply exchange currencies.Accept customer revenue in your invoices.. Send us your invoices and they create a payment link for your customers to pay you online. No more cheques..Accept debit payments in your online checkout.They help your customers pay you in your online checkout and avoid the high processing fees.

Off2Class

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Developer of a complete e-learning curriculum designed to provide lesson materials for one-to-one teaching on or offline. The company's platform offers assessment and professional development tools, it delivers English as a second language lessons across kindergarten through higher education, non-government organizations, and private language institutions around the world, enabling teachers, and students to improve the language-learning experience, saving time, and drive equitable English-language learners outcomes.

Portl Media

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Portl Media is an interactive entertainment company focused on enhancing the rideshare experience through personalized media and entertainment solutions. Its platform utilizes technology to deliver geo-located, contextual content to passengers in vehicles, effectively addressing idle time during rides. By providing a network of screens in cars, Portl Media enables users to engage with tailored media content while facilitating connections with brands. The company also collects and analyzes passenger behavior, allowing for a more refined and engaging entertainment experience in the sharing economy.

Boozer

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Boozer is an app-based alcohol delivery service with over 20k products. It is dedicated to modernizing the way Canadians access alcohol. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario.

Mero Technologies

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Mero Technologies Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Toronto, Canada, specializes in labor allocation and supply utilization services for commercial property managers through an advanced artificial intelligence dispatching system. The company's flagship product incorporates smart sensor technology that retrofits into existing liquid and paper dispensers, offering detailed analytics on consumables, traffic, and cleaner locations. This comprehensive facility management solution enables property managers to monitor building usage trends and inventory levels in real time. By providing predictive insights, Mero facilitates efficient dispatching of cleaning teams to high-priority areas, optimizing cleaning maintenance and ensuring effective resource management.

Charge Automation

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Operator of a payment automation platform intended to offer online payment for hotels and vacation rental businesses. The company features solutions to provide full or partial payments, link-based payments, security deposit collection, document & guest info collection, and a guest portal to access check-in instructions, enabling the hospitality industry to access suitable tools for automating their payment-related tasks.

Savvyy

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Developer of a digital lending platform designed to provide a modern LOS and LMS to power banks and other institutional lenders. The company's platform uses data intelligence and user experience design to reduce loan processing costs, improve the customer journey and increase employee and customer satisfaction, enabling lenders to underwrite and service mortgages intelligently and efficiently.

Funnelytics

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Funnelytics Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Toronto, Canada, specializes in developing a funnel mapping and analytics tool tailored for digital marketers. The software allows users to design, track, and analyze marketing funnels, enabling a more effective approach to marketing analysis. Funnelytics provides features that allow enterprises to create custom funnels or utilize existing templates, facilitating the measurement of performance across various channels. Users can estimate campaign conversion rates, assess expenses and traffic volumes, and calculate profit and return on investment. This functionality empowers marketers and business owners to visually map and track their sales and marketing campaigns, ultimately enhancing their overall marketing effectiveness.

SingleKey

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Provider of real estate services intended to simplify the residential leasing process. The company provides a range of services including screening tenants and running their background checks as well as providing rental property damage protection and guaranteed rental income in case the tenant defaults, enabling landlords to protect their rental income and manage risks that come with renting.

Verto Inc.

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Verto Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in designing and developing digital platforms for the healthcare industry. Incorporated in 2009, Verto focuses on providing hybrid virtual care and healthcare services that enhance patient engagement and care coordination. The company utilizes digital twin technology to create smart integrations that connect various healthcare systems, including hospital information systems, electronic medical records, and laboratory information systems. This technology facilitates easier access to relevant patient information at different stages of care, streamlining clinical workflows and improving overall patient outcomes.

Shuttershare

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Shuttershare is a comprehensive online procurement platform for the media industry.

AccessNow

Pre Seed Round in 2018
AccessNow is all about sharing accessibility information around the world. Their goal is to map as many places as we possibly can, and They invite you to help us! A worldwide community, passionate about change, together we can empower each other to have access now.

Nimbus Learning

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Developer of a management platform designed to facilitate and manage online tutoring programs for universities and colleges. The company offers a comprehensive end-to-end platform designed specifically for universities and colleges which allows them to manage online tutoring programs, facilitate online and in-person tutoring, and optimize program usage and effectiveness, enabling clients to reduce administrative burden.

RockMass

Seed Round in 2018
RockMass Technologies is revolutionizing structural mapping by developing a data collection tool made for geologists. The company creates data collection more efficient, accurate and safe for geologists in mining, exploration, civil engineering and education. At RockMass, our goal is to improve geological mapping in the mining, civil engineering, and exploration industries with our revolutionary mapping technologies.

Furnishr

Grant in 2018
Furnishr Inc. is an online platform that specializes in providing customized furnishing solutions for residential spaces in Canada and the United States. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York City, with an additional office in Toronto, Furnishr offers a convenient turnkey service that allows customers to furnish an empty home in just one day. Users can select a room design from the Furnishr website, which includes all necessary furniture and accessories. The company manages the logistics of delivery and assembly, ensuring that the entire room is set up efficiently and affordably. By offering a range of furniture packages tailored to various styles, Furnishr aims to simplify the furnishing process and enhance the interior design experience for its clients.

Crescendo

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Crescendo is a diversity education platform that fosters belonging and builds stronger teams in the workplace. Crescendo is a diversity education tool for Slack that helps employees develop empathy. It delivers weekly bite-sized content to employees, with unique learning paths for each individual. It integrates with workplace communication tools, like Slack, and delivers content that exposes employees to new ideas and the experiences of others, which increases empathy and starts healthy conversations.

Hostaway

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Hostaway Oy is a company that operates an online platform designed for vacation rental managers to optimize their property management and increase their bookings. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, the platform enables users to manage existing listings and create new ones across multiple sales channels, enhancing their visibility and revenue potential. It provides tools for effective communication with guests, synchronization of calendars, dynamic pricing adjustments, and streamlined booking approvals. By offering these functionalities, Hostaway aims to simplify the rental process for property managers while helping them maximize their occupancy rates and income.

Parlay Ideas

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Parlay Ideas Inc. operates an educational technology platform designed to facilitate meaningful and inclusive discussions between teachers and students. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, the platform enables educators to measure both the quantity and quality of student contributions during discussions, providing valuable data on engagement and learning. Key features include topic overviews, online discussions, case studies, and instructional templates that support teachers in fostering critical thinking and communication skills among students. By promoting a culture of dialogue, Parlay Ideas aims to enhance students' abilities to engage thoughtfully with their peers, contributing to their overall development inside and outside the classroom.

Swiggle Inc

Pre Seed Round in 2018
When prices drop after you make a purchase, Swiggle works to get you your money back. Most retailers and many credit cards have a price drop guarantee but, until now, it’s been up to shoppers to check for lower prices and file price adjustment claims. Swiggle saves users time and money with it's 'set and forget' technology by automatically getting users price adjustment refunds when prices drop. After shoppers make their online purchase, Swiggle constantly searches for lower prices at over 100 retailers across North America. When it finds a price drop, Swiggle automatically works with retailers to refund shoppers the price difference.

Ratio.City

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Ratio.City Inc. is a Toronto-based company founded in 2017 that develops a platform offering online mapping and analysis tools for real estate professionals. The platform assists clients in identifying and evaluating potential development locations, enabling them to unlock the full potential of urban sites. Ratio.City provides three-dimensional building massing options tailored to low-rise, medium-rise, and high-rise guidelines, along with relevant data and technology to support various real estate industry projects.

Comfable

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Comfable is a scientific research and development company dedicated to creating a more comfortable, sustainable & healthy environment.

The GIST

Pre Seed Round in 2018
The GIST is an audience engagement company focused on connecting and empowering underserved sports fans, particularly women, within the sports industry. Founded by women who recognized the lack of diversity and representation in sports conversations, The GIST addresses the challenges faced by fans who often feel excluded. By providing sports news, experiences, and a community tailored specifically for women, The GIST fosters a space where female fans can engage with sports on their terms. The company aims to level the playing field and ensure that all sports enthusiasts have the opportunity to participate in discussions and experiences that enrich their connection to the sports world.

Evichat

Seed Round in 2018
Evichat is a legal technology company based in Toronto, Canada, founded in 2016. The company offers a platform that enables lawyers and organizations to efficiently collect and manage evidence from text messages, chats, and websites. By streamlining the process of gathering evidence from clients' mobile phones and social media accounts, Evichat eliminates the need for cumbersome screenshots. Its application allows users to search, redact, and export multichannel communications seamlessly, enhancing the ability of legal professionals to review instant messaging evidence. This innovative solution aims to save time for lawyers, allowing them to focus more on their practice and less on the complexities of evidence collection.

Open Screenplay

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Open Screenplay is an online platform that provide entrepreneurs with a place where they can create and produce new screenplays.

Movia

Seed Round in 2018
Helping brands maximize their advertising results with a unique combination of mobile ads and technology. Movia installs tracking and Wi-Fi collecting devices onto trucks acting as moving billboards, offering real-time impression analytics and retargeting opportunities. Brands can view their real-time dashboard to see when where and who saw their message and track their ROI. They can then build relevant audiences and reach them again on their mobile devices, increasing overall effectiveness far beyond what traditional OOH can offer.

Crescendo

Grant in 2018
Crescendo is a diversity education platform that fosters belonging and builds stronger teams in the workplace. Crescendo is a diversity education tool for Slack that helps employees develop empathy. It delivers weekly bite-sized content to employees, with unique learning paths for each individual. It integrates with workplace communication tools, like Slack, and delivers content that exposes employees to new ideas and the experiences of others, which increases empathy and starts healthy conversations.

LifeTales

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Operator of a private social network intended to help users share and preserve family stories. The company's network permits one to tell stories more vividly with pictures, video, text, and audio, control who can see, comment, and contribute to each story, share moments in real time, maintain an organized archive, and also one can add contributors to create and tell stories together, enabling users to create, save and privately share moments and memories.

Staffy

Seed Round in 2018
Staffy is a new app that takes a radical approach to solving staffing challenges within the hospitality sector. By being the first in creating this new on-demand marketplace, we enable businesses to quickly and efficiently connect with skilled contractors to meet their immediate, short-term or long-term staffing needs. For contractors, we provide the opportunity to instantly pick up shifts tailored to their skills, experience, and schedule.

Surf

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Trufan is an audience management platform that helps brands and influencers grow their social community, distribute content and sell directly to their top fans. We streamline our customer’s customer loyalty and marketing objectives by providing a direct channel to their most engaged, influential and trending fans. Reward these fans and interact with them through the platform or gain deeper insights by exporting the data directly into CSV files which can be utilized in retargeting campaigns. We have a great lineup of users on board so far: over 400 influencers including Kevin Hart, TLC, Casey Neistat, Jay Shetty, Cody Ko, Gucci Mane, Ludacris, Kyle Kuzma, Chris Paul, and Dwayne Wade and over 250 brands including Western Union, UFC, McDonald's, Dunk, TheScore, Chelsea Football Club and Under Armour.

Cinchy

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Cinchy Inc. is a technology company based in Toronto, Canada, that specializes in a data collaboration platform utilizing data fabric technology. Founded in 2014, Cinchy's platform connects various data sources within a unified networked architecture, allowing organizations to manage and protect their data more effectively. This innovative approach enables real-time collaboration among multiple systems and users without the need for separate application databases. By facilitating a cross-application data network, Cinchy enhances data accessibility while improving security for both customer and employee information. The platform has been recognized for its capabilities, having received accolades such as best-of-show at Finovate and being featured in Gartner's "Cool Vendors in Data Management." Through its unique architecture, Cinchy aims to eliminate data fragmentation, reduce costs, and streamline operations for enterprises.

NorthOne

Pre Seed Round in 2018
NorthOne Inc. is a digital banking platform that provides mobile-first, API-enabled banking solutions tailored for small businesses, freelancers, and startups. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with additional offices in New York and Boston, NorthOne's platform allows users to manage their finances and transactions efficiently. The service offers features such as mobile deposits, budgeting tools, and automated envelope creation for expenses like taxes and payroll, enabling businesses to focus more on their core operations rather than banking tasks. Additionally, NorthOne integrates with payment processing solutions, streamlining financial management for its users.

SWTCH

Grant in 2018
SWTCH Energy Inc. provides electric vehicle (EV) charging and energy management solutions tailored for high-density urban environments. Founded in 2016 and based in Toronto, Canada, the company focuses on facilitating the transition to electric mobility by offering services for multi-residential, workplace, commercial, retail, and residential settings. Its innovative platform optimizes charger usage through features such as intelligent load management, real-time usage analytics, and seamless integration with existing electrical systems. SWTCH is dedicated to improving EV charging accessibility, thereby supporting the growing demand for electric vehicles and promoting sustainability. By enhancing charging infrastructure, the company aims to attract eco-conscious tenants, employees, and customers while delivering economic and environmental benefits associated with widespread EV adoption.

SmartTones Media

Pre Seed Round in 2018
SmartTones Media is increasing ad effectiveness through audience engagement and consumer responses. Combining the reach of broadcast with the metrics of digital, entertaining experiences are delivered from content (TV, film, radio and live events) directly to mobile devices. SmartTones Media helps companies engage with their audience through interactive experiences, enhanced storytelling and branded entertainment. Using silent sound codes embedded in content, SmartTones track audiences’ user responses and consumer demographics with SmartData in real time across all media.

Destin AI

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Destin AI is an innovative platform that leverages artificial intelligence to enhance the immigration experience for individuals seeking to move to Canada. By bridging the gap between immigrants and legal professionals, Destin provides unbiased, accessible, and affordable information about immigration processes. The platform allows users to check their eligibility for various programs and offers guidance in preparing necessary documents through smart fillable forms. Additionally, it connects users with lawyers tailored to their specific needs, ensuring that applications are prepared accurately and efficiently. Destin's commitment to transparency and efficiency empowers immigrants to navigate their journey with confidence.

PocketHealth

Pre Seed Round in 2018
PocketHealth is a better way to instantly receive and share sensitive medical imaging information. PocketHealth’s platform allows patients to share imaging records electronically with patients.

This Space Works

Pre Seed Round in 2018
This Space Works is a platform that brings together a highly curated selection of the world’s most exclusive meeting spaces with brands who are looking for inspirational venues to host meetings, workshops, events, and training. B2B companies use This Space Works to share their best meeting spaces with brands that are aligned with their values, culture, and more. Guests and hosts are matched with intention to ensure every setting not only provides inspiration for creativity but can also facilitate meaningful connections between brands.

Pastel

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Pastel is fastest visual website feedback tool for web designers, developers, and agencies.

ManagingLife

Pre Seed Round in 2018
ManagingLife is tackling the chronic pain and opioid crisis head-on. Chronic pain drives more health plan costs than any other chronic condition, and is the number one reason for disability claims. It is a costly problem that plan sponsors are increasingly looking for solutions from their health plans and disability carriers. Our industry-leading digital solution helps patients and doctors better measure, monitor, and manage chronic pain. As a result, we: * reduce absenteeism for employers * lower costs for health plans * shorten and prevent short and long-term disability claims Our solution is used by over 45,000 people worldwide and is licensed by Green Shield Canada and RBC Insurance, who collectively have more than 2.5 million lives under coverage. It is used at 7 hospitals, including a VA hospital in SF and Canada's largest academic hospital, University Health Network. ManagingLife was founded in 2012 and headquartered in Toronto, Ontario.

Manzil

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Manzil is a financial institution dedicated to providing alternative financial solutions for Canadians, particularly those in the Muslim community. The organization aims to help clients balance their financial needs with their spiritual obligations. Manzil's services are designed to consider various factors such as personal credit, risk profile, property value, repayment terms, and deposit amounts. By doing so, the institution enables clients to access loans and invest in diverse portfolios in a straightforward manner, supporting their material pursuits while aligning with their spiritual values.

Just Booked

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Operator of an online catering platform intended to connect chefs who have meal packages to sell with users or members seeking to buy such meal packages. The company's platform allows users to select from multiple food options and order them at their convenience, enabling chefs the food ordering experience easy and quick.

2020 Armor

Pre Seed Round in 2018
20/20 Armor specializes in developing innovative electronic training equipment for martial arts, including an electronic chestguard and headgear. Their technology gamifies the training experience by incorporating multiple game modes that teach fundamental sparring skills such as timing, power, and speed. This engaging approach not only enhances the training process but also helps martial arts clubs attract and retain students, ultimately increasing their profitability. The equipment tracks impact and important metrics like reaction time, stamina, and power, allowing users to objectively measure their progress. Founded by experienced club owners and National Team members, 20/20 Armor aims to establish itself as the standard training system for all striking martial arts and as the official scoring system for the Olympics, with the long-term goal of elevating Taekwondo to a professional sport.

Pinch Financial

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Operator of a digital mortgage platform intended to help both real estate and mortgage brokers to automate and accelerate the borrower qualification process. The company's platform makes it easy for the user to reduce the application time provides access to multiple lenders and also helps users to buy renters insurance online, enabling alternative lenders to automate their mortgage qualification.

Practice Better

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Practice Better is a complete nutrition practice management software for health and wellness professionals. It allows the user to connect with, and engage clients in ways that weren’t even possible just a few years ago.

SingleKey

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Provider of real estate services intended to simplify the residential leasing process. The company provides a range of services including screening tenants and running their background checks as well as providing rental property damage protection and guaranteed rental income in case the tenant defaults, enabling landlords to protect their rental income and manage risks that come with renting.

OnCall Health

Pre Seed Round in 2018
OnCall Health is a virtual care platform that is licensed to healthcare providers to use with their patients. Founded in 2016, the company provides technology and services including security, support, analytics, and white label branding to more than 300 healthcare organizations.

JAUNTIN'

Pre Seed Round in 2017
JAUNTIN’ is an on-demand insurance platform that enables insurers to distribute on demand, short term insurance to gig-workers.

Ulula

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Ulula LLC specializes in developing a software and analytics platform that helps companies monitor human rights and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks in their supply chains. Founded in 2013 and based in Toronto, with an additional office in New York, Ulula utilizes mobile technologies such as SMS, USSD, and IVR to facilitate real-time engagement between organizations and their workers. This platform allows businesses in sectors such as food and beverage, garment manufacturing, mining, and agriculture to gather crowd-sourced data from stakeholders, transforming it into actionable intelligence. By creating sustainable feedback loops, Ulula aims to predict and prevent potential risks, enhance compliance with socio-environmental regulations, and improve decision-making processes. The company’s approach significantly reduces the costs associated with data collection and automates reporting, making it easier for businesses to address ESG challenges effectively.

Fortuna.ai

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Fortuna.ai is an artificial intelligence platform designed to assist financial services firms in growing their assets under management. By automating prospecting, client interactions, and scheduling, Fortuna enables these companies to enhance productivity while focusing on the personal aspects of client relationships. The platform empowers financial advisors to attract new clients and retain existing ones, moving away from traditional methods such as referrals and cold calling. Fortuna's innovative approach leverages video and digital transformation, turning current customers into advocates for the business. The company has successfully supported over 400 advisors in scaling their operations, positioning itself as a leader in this emerging category of AUM growth solutions.

EnergyX

Non Equity Assistance in 2017
EnergyX Solutions Inc. is a technology company based in Toronto, Canada, that specializes in energy management and conservation. Established in 2016, it offers an innovative software platform designed for energy providers, facilitating customer engagement in energy efficiency programs. The platform, known as MyEnergyXpert, conducts online energy audits and acts as a marketplace, enabling utilities and energy retailers to effectively involve customers. It automates personalized interactions with users and employs artificial intelligence to generate tailored recommendations. Additionally, the platform equips program managers with real-time tracking of customer journeys, along with insights and recommendations for future program development. EnergyX aims to simplify energy savings initiatives for both residential and commercial clients, believing that its solutions can significantly contribute to reducing global greenhouse gas emissions.

TypeSift

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Typesift is a computer software engineering company located in Toronto.

EngineHire

Seed Round in 2017
Operator of a staffing platform intended to connect young engineers with employers looking for talent. The company's platform allows engineers to create a profile that puts equal emphasis on their experience their passions and algorithms then slice through this rich database, delivering companies ideal candidates for a given position, enabling companies to hire qualified graduates from many options.

Parlay Ideas

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Parlay Ideas Inc. operates an educational technology platform designed to facilitate meaningful and inclusive discussions between teachers and students. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, the platform enables educators to measure both the quantity and quality of student contributions during discussions, providing valuable data on engagement and learning. Key features include topic overviews, online discussions, case studies, and instructional templates that support teachers in fostering critical thinking and communication skills among students. By promoting a culture of dialogue, Parlay Ideas aims to enhance students' abilities to engage thoughtfully with their peers, contributing to their overall development inside and outside the classroom.
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