BDC Capital

BDC Capital Corporation is a prominent loan and investment company based in Wakefield, Massachusetts, recognized for its leadership in business lending and capital investment over the past 60 years. The organization specializes in providing financing solutions to small and mid-sized businesses, offering a variety of options including lines of credit, debt restructuring, private equity financing, mezzanine financing, and support for business acquisitions and expansions. With a strong commitment to fostering growth, BDC Capital has invested over $1 billion in thousands of companies across New England, supported by investments from leading financial institutions in the region.

John L Hackett

CFO

Thomas Wooters Jr.

Managing Director of Mezzanine Finance

54 past transactions

Paper

Series D in 2022
Improve student achievement and teacher effectiveness with the leading Educational Support System. Leading school districts make Paper part of their strategic plan. Whether you need to support a high ELL population, improve math/English proficiency, reduce teacher turnover, or address opportunity gaps in a diverse socio-economic community, Paper helps you reach your district goals. Educational Equity Like Never Before Paper is the first comprehensive Educational Support System (ESS) featuring live help and writing feedback for students paired with real-time feedback and intervention tools for teachers.

Ekona

Series A in 2022
Ekona Power Inc. creates a solution for producing industrial scale hydrogen. It serves industrial H2 consumers, and natural gas transmission and distribution companies. The company is based in Vancouver, Canada.

NOBULL

Debt Financing in 2020
NOBULL, LLC is a retail company specializing in athleisure footwear, apparel, and accessories for men, women, and children. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Hingham, Massachusetts, NOBULL offers a diverse range of products including trainers, runners, apparel, lifters, bags, and other accessories. The company operates retail stores in New York and Boston, as well as an online platform for broader accessibility. In addition to its product offerings, NOBULL features short films on its website through NOBULL TV, further engaging with its audience. The company has established itself as a prominent player in the sporting goods industry, focusing on trendy and functional athletic wear.

CareWorx

Debt Financing in 2020
CareWorx is a provider of advanced technology hardware, cloud products and related services to senior care facilities leveraging a strategic partnership with PointClickCare® – the market-leader in Electronic Health Records (EHR) software for senior care. CareWorx provides customers with focused expertise, wireless networking and out-of-the-box point-of-care and mobile technology designed specifically for use in senior care.

TouchBistro

Series E in 2019
TouchBistro, Inc. develops iPad-based point of sale (POS) solutions tailored for restaurants, cafes, bars, food trucks, and other food and beverage venues. The company offers a variety of specialized systems, including Restaurant POS for billing and payments, Food Truck POS for mobile operations, and Coffee Shop POS for efficient order management. TouchBistro's solutions enhance operational efficiency by allowing servers to take orders directly from customers and submit them instantly to the kitchen or bar, thereby reducing errors associated with traditional order entry methods. Additionally, the company provides a range of complementary products such as TouchBistro Reservations for guest management, cloud reporting and analytics tools, and a Kitchen Display system. Founded in 2010, TouchBistro is headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Toronto, and its products are available through the Apple App Store in the United States and internationally.

Calm Radio

Venture Round in 2019
Calm Radio Corp. is an online music streaming service based in Toronto, Canada, established in 2009. It specializes in providing a wide array of relaxing music through a membership model, catering to users seeking enhancement in focus, relaxation, mindfulness, and sleep. The platform features hundreds of channels, including genres such as acoustic, classical, jazz, and contemporary music. Additionally, Calm Radio offers a unique multi-channel mixer that allows listeners to incorporate atmospheric sounds for a personalized experience. The service is accessible via various apps for Android, iOS, and Windows, and is compatible with devices like SONOS, Bluesound, Alexa, and smart TVs, ensuring that users can enjoy high-quality, relaxing music wherever they are.

AudioConexus

Venture Round in 2019
AudioConexus Inc. is a Canadian company based in Kingston that specializes in developing automated, multi-language wireless commentary systems for the tourism industry. Founded in 2006, the company offers a range of products, including Navilution Next for wireless tour commentary, Navilution Evo which provides GPS-enabled multilingual commentary, Navilution Duo for public address system delivery, and Navilution Cortex, a cloud-based solution for route planning and content management. AudioConexus aims to enhance tour experiences by providing creative, engaging, and adaptable solutions for tour operators, enabling them to stand out in a competitive market. As of September 2019, AudioConexus operates as a subsidiary of Listen Technologies Corporation.

FISPAN

Venture Round in 2018
FI.SPAN Services Inc. develops connecting application programming interface (API's) for the banking and financial industry. It offers Client Connectivity Suite, which helps banks to build and maintain live connections to their clients' enterprise resource planning (ERP), accounting, and treasury management systems; API Enablement Suite, which allows banks to put an API gateway for legacy payment capability, data enablement, reports and models, and fintech testing; Fintegration Suite, which helps to manage the secure exchange of data and services between banks and fintech companies; FI.CORE, which is a core platform includes a set of extension adapters, which are designed to quickly implement custom connectivity with a banks’ own infrastructure, clients business applications and external FinTech firms. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Vancouver, Canada.

CrowdRiff

Series A in 2018
CrowdRiff is a Toronto-based company that offers a visual marketing platform specifically designed for the travel and tourism industry. Founded in 2011, the platform utilizes artificial intelligence to help marketers discover, manage, and share high-performing visual content across various marketing channels. By combining image discovery and digital asset management, CrowdRiff enables clients to enhance their community engagement through personalized interactions, turning community management into an integral part of their workflow. The platform includes features like Media Hub, which facilitates the sharing of visual content with journalists and content creators. CrowdRiff serves a diverse range of clients, including tourism boards, resorts, aquariums, and museums, helping them effectively connect with their audiences.

NestReady

Venture Round in 2018
NestReady Inc. is a real estate technology company based in Montreal, Canada, founded in 2012. The company has developed a marketplace that integrates all stages of the home buying experience, connecting mortgage lenders with homebuyers. Its platform serves as a comprehensive tool that simplifies the home buying process by merging mortgage services with real estate offerings, facilitating better client relationships and improving visibility into the progress of transactions. This integration allows mortgage lenders to enhance customer understanding, reduce acquisition costs, and provide a seamless homebuying experience directly on their websites. By bridging the gap between home discovery and financing, NestReady aims to increase conversion rates and improve client retention.

Primal

Debt Financing in 2018
Primal Fusion Inc. is a cloud-based data service that specializes in delivering semantic data tailored to individual interests. The company's platform connects users' personal interests to relevant topics and content sourced from the real-time Web, providing curated abstracts and links based on these preferences. Founded in 2005 and located in Waterloo, Canada, Primal aims to enhance user experience by intelligently learning individual interests and seamlessly delivering pertinent information.

Resson

Series C in 2018
Resson Aerospace is a bioinformatics and data analytics company, delivering customized agriculture solutions for large corporate clients. Utilizing recent advances in large-scale cloud-based data processing, swarm robotics, and advanced data analytics, its proprietary Resson Agricultural Management and Analytics System gives the agricultural operator analytical insight and dynamic control over the farm area. Resson Aerospace’s Resson Agricultural Management and Analytics System, data-driven agriculture solution, analyzes crop metrics to assess crop status and health, providing operators with the information required to optimize agricultural operations, improve efficiency, boost yields, and maximize profitability. It is headquartered in Fredericton, N.B.

Miovision

Convertible Note in 2018
Miovision Technologies Inc. specializes in traffic data collection and management solutions for transportation networks. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Kitchener, Canada, with an additional office in Cologne, Germany, the company offers a range of products including Miovision Central for project management, Scout Video Collection Unit for traffic counting, and Miovision Traffic Data for data processing and analysis. Its Spectrum solution enhances signal connectivity for intelligent transportation systems, while Teal facilitates goal-setting and progress tracking for teams. Miovision's hardware offerings include interfaces, smart links, cameras, and antennas, complemented by customer support services. The company serves a diverse clientele, including traffic data collection firms, engineering firms, and government agencies, reaching over 17,000 municipalities globally. Through its advanced technology, Miovision aims to improve the transportation experience for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians while addressing the challenges of modern transportation networks.

Hortau

Series D in 2018
Hortau specializes in wireless and web-based irrigation management. Hortau integrates proprietary soil sensing innovations with the latest information technologies to deliver the most advanced irrigation management solutions on the market. Hortau was founded in 2002, by Dr. Jean Caron, Agronomist, Ph.D in Soil Physics and Jocelyn Boudreau, agricultural engineer, M.Sc. in Soil Physics. Their expertise is in Agronomy, Soil Physics and Agricultural Engineering. Improving crop production is their focus.

Nudge

Series A in 2017
Nudge Rewards is a Toronto-based company that offers a team performance management platform designed for retailers, foodservice, and hospitality sectors. The platform includes a mobile solution that facilitates employee engagement, knowledge assessment, and performance monitoring for frontline workers, enabling brands to effectively motivate and reward their teams. Nudge's clientele features notable global brands such as Mercedes Benz, Rogers Communications, and Samsung, among others. The company, which was established in 2011 and rebranded from Greengage Mobile in 2014, has formed strategic partnerships with organizations like ReThink and BrandXP Ltd to enhance its offerings. Through its innovative app and content management system, Nudge Rewards aims to measurably improve frontline team performance and drive overall company success.

SpherePlay

Venture Round in 2017
SpherePlay is a company that specializes in creating, delivering, and monetizing virtual reality (VR) experiences across various platforms. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Montréal, Quebec, SpherePlay offers a suite of VR media players designed to enhance the integration of virtual reality into existing media distribution workflows. This platform enables broadcasters, publishers, and commercial content distributors to produce, deliver, and monetize VR and 360° content while allowing users to create, discover, watch, embed, and share immersive media. SpherePlay's focus on user-friendly and high-fidelity experiences positions it as a key player in the evolving VR landscape.

Netlift

Seed Round in 2017
Netlift Inc. is a transportation service provider based in Montreal, Canada, founded in 2012. The company operates a mobile application that facilitates ride-sharing by matching passengers with drivers who have available seats in their vehicles. This service is designed to assist daily commuters by offering an efficient and cost-effective solution for traveling between home and work, while also integrating with the city's public transit network. Netlift's platform enhances mixed-mode commuting by proposing optimal route options that meet users' travel requirements, making it easier for individuals to connect and share rides.
Mobi724 Global Solutions is a fintech company specializing in digital incentives and payment solutions, including card-linked offers, mobile couponing, and loyalty rewards. The firm focuses on delivering real-time digital promotional incentives that provide clients with comprehensive traceability, real-time messaging, business intelligence, and enriched consumer data. Mobi724's solutions enable card issuers, banks, and retailers to create, manage, and measure incentive campaigns globally, allowing for seamless redemption at any point of sale. The company offers a robust PCI and EMV switch that simplifies deployment and integration while introducing innovative payment and couponing solutions. By leveraging AI-driven actionable intelligence, Mobi724 enhances consumer experiences and generates additional commercial opportunities for its clients, thereby supporting their goals of facilitating frictionless purchasing experiences and promoting the use of payment cards.

Foodee

Series A in 2017
Food.ee is a fun and simple service which delivers meals, snacks, cakes and alcohol to your office! All you need to do it 1. Pick a price point 2. Choose your food type 3. Build a menu. Its that easy.

Milestone Pharmaceuticals

Series C in 2017
Milestone Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Montréal, Canada, focused on the development and commercialization of etripamil, a novel calcium channel blocker targeting various cardiovascular conditions. Etripamil is designed as a rapid-onset nasal spray for the self-administration by patients, specifically to terminate episodes of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT). The company is currently advancing etripamil through Phase III clinical trials for PSVT in the United States and Canada, as well as conducting Phase II trials for patients with atrial fibrillation experiencing a rapid ventricular rate. Founded in 2003, Milestone aims to address unmet medical needs in the treatment of transient cardiovascular conditions, including atrial fibrillation and angina.

Powerside

Series A in 2017
Power Survey is a leading provider of high quality power factor correction and harmonic filtering products and services, specializing in customized, low to medium voltage solutions. The company is dedicated point of contact to improve power quality. The company helps commercial and industrial energy customers reduce utility charges, equipment damage, and operational issues stemming from poor power factor and harmonic issues. They also support utilities to achieve their goals toward a more reliable and efficient grid to cope with the increasing energy demand while reducing the carbon footprint.

Pythian

Venture Round in 2017
Pythian specializes in the planning, deployment and ongoing operational support of especially valuable or strategic enterprise data infrastructure running Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, Netezza, MongoDB and Hadoop. Pythian's services are available worldwide and Pythian employs systems engineers, database and applications architects and administrators, and systems specialists in 22 countries of the world. Notable clients include Beats Musix, PPL, Forbes Media, TinyCo, Adobe, Symantec, Australia Post, The New York Times Corporation, RockYou, Digital River, Freshdirect, Rakuten and Sonos. Pythian also has a practice specializing in enterprise infrastructure services, performing the management of operating systems, network and storage support for mission-critical enterprise servers. Finally, Pythian is the parent company to Adminiscope, the SAAS Privileged Access Management system. Adminiscope allows stakeholders to manage, supervise and record all activities performed by internal and external privileged users.

Roadmunk

Seed Round in 2017
Roadmunk Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in providing visual roadmap software tailored for product management. Founded in 2013, Roadmunk offers an online platform that allows users to create various types of roadmaps, including those for sprints, projects, releases, and consulting initiatives. The software facilitates comprehensive management of product portfolios across multiple teams, featuring tools for sharing and master roadmapping. Additionally, Roadmunk provides two-way data integration with Jira and supports multiple output formats such as PDF, PowerPoint, HTML, and PNG. By promoting transparency within organizations, Roadmunk enables teams to visualize their product strategies and effectively communicate their strategic plans.

Klipfolio

Series B in 2017
Klipfolio Inc. is a cloud-based business intelligence company that specializes in providing real-time dashboard solutions. Its flagship product, Klipfolio Dashboard, empowers users to monitor key business metrics by connecting to various data sources, allowing for data manipulation, visualization, and sharing across devices including web browsers and TV monitors. In addition to its dashboard capabilities, Klipfolio offers consulting services in design, business analysis, and data visualization, as well as technical training. The company caters to a diverse range of sectors, including technology, healthcare, financial services, and government organizations. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, Klipfolio aims to enhance decision-making by enabling users to take control of their data.

Mobify

Series A in 2016
Mobify is the #1 provider of Progressive Web Apps for eCommerce for retailers and brands that want to close the gap between desktop and mobile conversion rates, keep up with customer expectations and win loyal customer relationships. The Mobify platform delivers a unified customer experience across mobile web and apps, while building customer relationships through push notifications and store drivers. Leading global brands including Lancôme, Crabtree & Evelyn, Paula’s Choice, Carnival Cruise Line, London Drugs, Burlington, PureFormulas, Superdry, Columbia, eXtra Electronics, and ThinkGeek generate extensive revenue through the Mobify Platform and rely on Mobify to grow their customer lifetime value.

Axonify

Venture Round in 2016
Axonify Inc. is a provider of an innovative eLearning platform designed for corporate training. Based in Waterloo, Canada, the company offers a web-based solution that delivers personalized, bite-sized, and gamified learning experiences tailored to various applications, including sales, customer service, and compliance with policies and procedures. Founded in 2011 and formerly known as 17muscles Inc., Axonify focuses on enhancing employee engagement and retention of knowledge through microlearning techniques and principles of interval reinforcement. Its platform is utilized across multiple industries, including retail, finance, and telecommunications, aiming to improve employee performance and drive meaningful business outcomes. The company has established strategic partnerships with organizations such as biz-ability, MOHR Retail, and Informa Training Partners to further enhance its offerings.

HeyOrca

Seed Round in 2016
HeyOrca Inc. is a company that develops cloud-based social media planning and approval software aimed at enhancing the workflow of marketing agencies and their clients. The software includes features such as a Social Media Calendar for managing content creation, editing, approval, and scheduling, and supports direct publishing to major platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. It allows for real-time collaboration and communication among team members and external parties. Users can capture media using smartphones, preview live posts, and schedule GIFs and videos with full functionality. The software also includes a Social Media Audit Trail to track content changes and approvals, providing transparency throughout the lifecycle of a social media post. Based in Saint John's, Canada, HeyOrca serves over 300 companies globally, streamlining the production workflow from ideation to distribution.

IRYSTEC

Series A in 2016
Faurecia IRYStec Inc., based in Montreal, Canada, specializes in perceptual display technology solutions for the automotive industry. Founded in 2015, the company develops a customizable software platform known as PDP Vision, which integrates seamlessly into various automotive display systems, including instrument clusters and head-up displays. Their product offerings include IRYStec DRIVEvue, which enhances display visibility under bright lighting conditions, and IRYStec MYvue, a viewer intelligence solution that optimizes content presentation for individual users. By leveraging advanced algorithms, Faurecia IRYStec's technology adapts display characteristics in real-time, ensuring a safe and efficient viewing experience. In May 2020, the company rebranded from IRYSTEC to Faurecia IRYStec Inc. and now operates as a subsidiary of Faurecia S.E.

Polystyvert

Venture Round in 2016
Polystyvert Inc. provides innovative recycling services specifically for polystyrene, enabling the collection and processing of this material to restore it to its original form. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Anjou, Canada, the company focuses on delivering high-quality recycled polystyrene that matches the quality of new materials. Polystyvert's technology simplifies the recycling process, addressing environmental concerns associated with polystyrene waste.

Medella Health

Seed Round in 2016
Medella Health Inc. is a Canadian company based in Kitchener that specializes in the development of bio-sensors and electronics designed to monitor blood glucose levels. Founded in 2013, the company has created innovative solutions, including a smart contact lens that continuously and non-invasively tracks glucose levels. This technology allows diabetes patients to manage their condition more effectively by transmitting real-time data to a mobile phone, thereby enhancing their ability to monitor their health. Medella Health focuses on improving the quality of life for individuals with diabetes through advanced monitoring solutions.

Versature

Debt Financing in 2016
Versature Corp. provides hosted PBX phone services to small and medium enterprises Canada. The company offers various hosted PBX voice-over-IP business telephones, such as desktop phones, conference phones, cordless phones, and softphones, as well as headsets. Its clients range from two-person shops to large call centers. The company was founded in 2003 and is based in Ottawa, Canada. As of September 17, 2018, Versature Corp. operates as a subsidiary of Net2Phone, Inc.

LemonStand

Seed Round in 2016
LemonStand is an eCommerce software provider that specializes in delivering customizable solutions for mid-sized merchants. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, LemonStand focuses on offering a flexible platform that enhances the development experience for web developers. The company's tools allow for extensive customization of the user experience, including the checkout process, catering to the specific needs of online retail brands. By prioritizing usability for both developers and end-users, LemonStand aims to facilitate efficient day-to-day operations while meeting the diverse requirements of its clientele. As of March 2019, LemonStand operates as a subsidiary of The Rocket Science Group, LLC.

Acuva

Seed Round in 2016
Acuva Technologies Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Vancouver, Canada, specializes in the development of ultraviolet light-emitting diode (UV-LED) water purification systems. The company focuses on producing compact, modular, and scalable devices that target low to moderate volumes of water. Acuva's systems utilize short-wavelength UV radiation to effectively inactivate microorganisms, including viruses and bacteria, by disrupting their DNA and preventing vital cellular functions. This innovative technology ensures that users have access to safe and hygienic drinking water, addressing the growing demand for effective water treatment solutions.

Wave

Series C in 2016
Wave is a financial management company that specializes in providing online software solutions for small businesses. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Wave offers a comprehensive suite of services including accounting, invoicing, payroll, and payment processing. With over 3 million users in more than 200 countries, Wave is dedicated to enhancing the operational efficiency of micro and small businesses by helping them manage their finances effectively. The platform enables business owners to improve cash flow and streamline financial tasks, allowing them to focus on growth and sustainability.

Librestream

Venture Round in 2016
Librestream Technologies Inc. specializes in mobile video collaboration solutions tailored for enterprises, particularly Fortune 500 companies. Its flagship product, Onsight, enables remote experts to assess environments and troubleshoot equipment through live video, voice communication, and image sharing. This platform includes various components such as Onsight Connect for collaboration across multiple devices, rugged smart cameras for field workers, and the Onsight Management Suite for user management. Librestream's solutions are utilized across diverse industries, including manufacturing, energy, healthcare, and government, allowing organizations to enhance productivity, reduce downtime, and improve customer service. By integrating seamlessly into existing workflows, Librestream addresses the unique challenges faced by physical workers in demanding environments, ultimately facilitating remote diagnostics and inspections. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Winnipeg, Canada, Librestream has established strategic partnerships with companies like Cisco Systems and Verizon Wireless to enhance its offerings.

Swept

Seed Round in 2016
Swept Technologies, Inc. specializes in developing software solutions for small to medium-sized commercial cleaning businesses. Founded in August 2014 by Matt Cooper and Michael Brown, the company is headquartered in Halifax, Canada, with additional offices in Cleveland, Ohio, and Toronto, Canada. The Swept platform includes various features designed to enhance operational efficiency, such as client messaging, inspections, scheduling, time tracking, problem reporting, and supply tracking. By facilitating communication between employees and customers, Swept aims to help cleaning companies improve their management processes, increase profitability, and enhance customer retention. Formerly known as Clean Simple Technologies Inc., the company rebranded to Swept Technologies, Inc. in April 2017.

Zepz

Debt Financing in 2016
Zepz operates WorldRemit, an online platform that facilitates international money transfers, allowing users to send funds to friends and family abroad. Established in 2009 and headquartered in London, WorldRemit provides a secure service accessible via computer, smartphone, or tablet. The platform enables users to send money to over 140 destinations, including countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Recipients can receive funds through various methods, such as bank deposits, cash pickups, mobile money, and airtime top-ups. By offering a convenient and low-cost alternative to traditional money transfer services, WorldRemit has become a popular choice for millions of users looking to support their loved ones and manage their financial transactions effectively.

Foodee

Series A in 2016
Food.ee is a fun and simple service which delivers meals, snacks, cakes and alcohol to your office! All you need to do it 1. Pick a price point 2. Choose your food type 3. Build a menu. Its that easy.

Coveo

Series D in 2015
Coveo Solutions Inc. develops an intelligent enterprise search platform designed for mid-to-large size organizations across various industries. Its offerings include Coveo for Salesforce, which enhances search functionality and automated content recommendations, and Coveo for Sitecore, which facilitates personalized website search. The platform integrates data from on-premise and cloud applications, enabling employees and customers to access relevant information and expertise seamlessly. Coveo also provides solutions for customer service and customer relationship management, aiding in self-service initiatives and optimizing contact center performance. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with research and development in Quebec City, Coveo maintains additional offices in Montreal, Amsterdam, and the United Kingdom. The company has established strategic technology partnerships with Salesforce and Sitecore and generates significant revenue from the United Kingdom, with additional income from the United States, Canada, and other regions.

Cymax Stores

Series A in 2015
Cymax Stores Inc. is an online furniture retailer based in Burnaby, Canada, with an additional office in Reston, Virginia. Founded in 2004, the company specializes in a diverse range of products, including bedroom, office, outdoor, commercial office, living room, kitchen and dining, bathroom, baby, kids, and home decor items. Serving customers throughout North America, Cymax Stores has developed a robust eCommerce platform that integrates customer acquisition, merchandising, and logistics solutions. The company leverages its extensive experience to provide a comprehensive supply chain management system that caters to manufacturers, retailers, and consumers alike, aiming to simplify and enhance the online shopping experience.

Encycle Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2015
Encycle Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Toronto, Canada, focused on developing drug-like macrocycles and membrane-permeable nacellins through its innovative platform technology. This approach allows for the rapid synthesis of nacellins, which have the potential to effectively target intracellular protein-protein interactions that are difficult to address with traditional small molecules and biologics. Encycle's nacellins can serve as cost-effective, oral alternatives to existing biologics, such as monoclonal antibodies. The company collaborates with various pharmaceutical firms to create a screening library of nacellins, many of which exhibit desirable drug-like properties. Encycle is actively developing nacellins aimed at treating integrin alpha-4-beta-7 related inflammatory bowel disease and SMURF2 associated fibrosis, with a focus on producing orally bioavailable inhibitors that promise improved safety and reduced immunogenicity compared to current biologic therapies targeting the same protein.

CENX

Series D in 2015
CENX, provides interconnect services for the new generation of Ethernet-based backhaul networks. Awarded by multiple leading publications for its innovation, CENX's Ethernet Backhaul Management Service aggregates and translates different Ethernet backhaul services from multiple access providers to all cell sites in a given market. CENX provides a normalized Carrier Ethernet handoff to a given wireless provider enabling ubiquitous 4G-LTE Ethernet backhaul coverage to all cell sites in that market. CENX manages the entire circuit life cycle, yielding better quality of service, reduced CapEx and a level of monitoring of Ethernet Backhaul service traffic that has not been feasible previously. CENX's investors include its management and a number of leading firms, including DCM (whose co-founder, Dixon Doll, is the Chairman of the CENX Board of Directors), Highland Capital Partners and Mesirow Financial. Through its work in the MEF (Metro Ethernet Forum) and in the industry, the CENX management team has played a critical role in the definition of standards and the development of the Carrier Ethernet market over the past ten years.

Crew

Series A in 2015
Crew is a curated platform that connects designers and developers with vetted clients seeking web and mobile app design services. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Montréal, Quebec, Crew boasts a trusted network of independent creatives who have collaborated on projects for major companies such as Apple, Google, and Uber. The platform facilitates engagement by providing access to hand-picked, screened professionals in the mobile and web industry, enabling application makers to present their projects effectively. This approach aims to enhance project visibility and conversion rates, ultimately contributing to the success of the applications developed.

Control Mobile

Seed Round in 2015
Control Mobile is a developer of a management and analytics platform focused on online payment services. The platform integrates with major payment processors such as Stripe and PayPal to offer businesses real-time payment analytics and management tools. Control Mobile enables businesses to monitor their transactions and respond promptly to time-sensitive events, whether from mobile devices or desktop computers. With a user base exceeding 10,000 businesses, the platform has facilitated over $20 million in transactions and delivers more than one million alerts each month to help companies manage fraud and optimize their payment processes.

General Fusion

Venture Round in 2015
General Fusion Inc. is focused on developing commercial Magnetized Target Fusion (MTF), a hybrid approach that combines elements of magnetic fusion and inertial confinement fusion to create clean and abundant energy. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Burnaby, Canada, the company aims to demonstrate and commercialize its innovative fusion technology by the end of the decade. General Fusion's approach leverages recent advancements in MTF, which has been underexplored since the 1970s, positioning it as a practical solution for near-term fusion energy. The company is developing utility-scale fusion power systems and various subsystems, including plasma injectors and acoustic drivers, to support its vision. With backing from a global network of energy venture capital funds and industry leaders, General Fusion seeks to reduce technical risks and accelerate the path toward viable fusion energy solutions.

Bit Stew Systems

Series B in 2015
Bit Stew Systems Inc. specializes in creating a data intelligence platform tailored to meet the data integration requirements of various industries, including utilities, oil and gas, aviation, and manufacturing. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Burnaby, Canada, the company has developed MIx Core, a platform that addresses the integration needs of the industrial Internet of Things. This platform offers features such as machine intelligence, edge analytics, dynamic adapters, and semantic modeling, enabling real-time analytics and efficient event management. Bit Stew Systems also ensures seamless connectivity with both IT and operational systems. As of November 2016, the company operates as a subsidiary of GE Digital LLC, with additional offices in Mountain View, California; Melbourne, Australia; Madrid, Spain; and London, United Kingdom.

GaN Systems

Series C in 2015
GaN Systems Inc. is a semiconductor company that specializes in the development and manufacture of gallium nitride power switching transistors and diodes. The company offers 650 V and 100 V E-HEMT transistors, as well as wireless power amplifiers, which are utilized in various sectors including consumer electronics, enterprise equipment, industrial applications, and renewable energy systems such as solar and wind. By leveraging advanced device design and licensed process technology, GaN Systems produces high-performance devices that significantly enhance switching efficiencies compared to traditional silicon-based solutions. These innovations are designed to address power conversion challenges, reduce product costs, and improve energy efficiency in applications ranging from electric vehicles to power supply designs. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, GaN Systems also maintains offices in Japan, China, and Germany, serving a global customer base.

Voices

Series A in 2015
Voices.com offers several services that matches voice talent with people interested in buying their services, without having to go through an agent. Voice talent can create online portfolios to market their unique services and clients can review those portfolios and create new proposals for services all online. Buyers needing voice overs or recorded translations have a number of ways to use the Voices.com service to find talent. They can post a specific job description via the Voice Marketplace to request specific proposals. If the buyer already knows what type of voice talent they want, they can use VoiceSearch to sort talent by keyword, gender, experience or location. Voices.com also offers employers the ability to rank the voice talent and then shows the Top 10 on the home page and the Top 100 in another list. Buyers can select the appropriate talent from the list. In order to help facilitate payment between the employers and the talent, Voices.com has developed a proprietary system called SurePay to secure compensation to the employees.

Corsa

Series B in 2015
Corsa Technology Inc. is a Canadian company specializing in networking hardware and security solutions. Founded in 2011 and based in Ottawa, it provides programmable data planes that enhance Software Defined Networking (SDN). Corsa's OpenFlow data planes are designed for various applications, including router replacement and bypass in wide area networks, as well as for network functions virtualization. The company also offers a network security virtualization platform that enables large enterprises and service providers to efficiently scale traffic inspection, including encrypted traffic, at a reduced total cost of ownership. By integrating virtualization with intelligent orchestration, Corsa facilitates the deployment and management of next-generation firewall arrays, allowing clients to easily expand their network security capabilities in response to growing bandwidth demands.

Kira Talent

Seed Round in 2015
Kira Talent is a unique admissions solution tailored for higher education, established in 2012. The company enhances the admissions process by integrating on-demand, timed video and written assessments with conventional requirements such as test scores, essays, and reference letters. Kira Talent aims to assist admission teams in identifying candidates who are likely to thrive in their programs by incorporating competency-based assessments that evaluate essential traits like leadership, communication skills, and motivation. With a global reach, Kira collaborates with over 300 programs to create applicant-focused assessments that facilitate the selection of the most suitable students.

Chalk

Pre Seed Round in 2015
Chalk.com Education Inc. specializes in providing online tools for lesson planning, assessment, and collaboration aimed at K-12 schools and districts. Founded in 2010 and based in Kitchener, Canada, the company offers several key products, including Planboard, which assists teachers in planning classes and tracking educational standards, and Markboard, which enables effective monitoring of student progress. Additionally, Chalk.com features Campus, a collaboration platform that fosters knowledge sharing among school staff. The company's solutions cater to a diverse range of educational institutions, from small independent schools to larger national networks, helping them align their curriculum and instructional strategies with established standards. This integrated approach supports educators in delivering effective teaching and enhancing student learning outcomes.

bitHound

Seed Round in 2014
bitHound Inc. is a software analytics company based in Kitchener, Canada, founded in 2013. It offers a solution designed to assist developers in enhancing code quality and maintainability. The software provides insights into various software projects, allowing users to identify priority files and project dependencies. Additionally, it tracks project activities and generates actionable recommendations to improve performance. By facilitating better decision-making, bitHound helps developers deliver higher quality software more efficiently, leading to significant cost savings, improved feature delivery, and a reduction in bugs.

Interface Biologics

Venture Round in 2008
Interface Biologics, Inc. (IBI) is a commercial stage company that develops transformative biomedical polymer technology to improve the safety and effectiveness of medical devices. Their patent-protected technologies include anti-thrombogenic additives for blood contacting medical devices and polymer enabled combination drug delivery devices. IBI has exclusive Endexo™ technology licensing agreements with AngioDynamics for vascular access catheters and with Fresenius Medical Care for chronic dialysis systems. AngioDynamics’ BioFlo PICCS, Ports and DuraMax Dialysis Catheter with IBI’s Endexo technology have received FDA clearance and are gaining commercial traction. IBI also has a joint venture commercial agreement with Qualimed to develop a drug-coated balloon based on IBI’s Kinesyx™ technology. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada at the acclaimed MaRS Innovation Centre.

Cytochroma

Series C in 2008
Cytochroma is a clinical stage specialty pharmaceutical company that designs, develops and commercializes prescription products to treat and prevent the clinical consequences of vitamin D insufficiency and secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The Company has an advanced portfolio of new therapies designed to safely and effectively treat patients with vitamin D insufficiency and SHPT associated with Stage 3, 4 or 5 CKD. In addition, Cytochroma is developing novel therapies to treat elevated blood phosphorus levels (hyperphosphatemia) in order to improve the control of SHPT in CKD patients.
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