Island Capital Partners

PayTic enables payments issuers to manage their card programs by providing dedicated back-office solutions that streamline the end-to-end operations in customer support, chargebacks, fraud, AML, reporting, and reconciliation. Our proprietary solutions are unique in automating and centralizing the program management processes, regardless of the number of processors and the payment networks involved in the payments products. We impact payments providers by eliminating the defragmented and manual processes and replacing them with a SaaS platform that increases proactivity, mitigates risks, and delivers value. It reduces the burn rate to near 0 in operational costs and offers an unprecedented competitive advantage. PayTic is introducing the Zero Ops model in managing payments.

Dear Lifeway allows to capture and share the story of someone's life for the legacy that can live on for generations to come. It was established in 2020 and headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Coloursmith Labs Inc. is a Halifax-based company established in 2018 that specializes in developing optical filters for contact lenses. These filters are designed to enhance color saturation and improve color perception for individuals with color vision deficiencies. By focusing on innovative optical solutions, the company serves the healthcare sector, providing products that aim to aid those with color blindness.

SalesRight Technologies, Inc. is a Halifax-based company that provides a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform tailored for business-to-business (B2B) sales teams. Established in 2018, the company focuses on enhancing the efficiency of the sales process by offering interactive pricing guides and cloud-based tools that streamline quote creation and delivery. SalesRight's platform, known for its Interactive Live Quotes, helps sales teams accelerate the quoting process, improve conversion rates, and reduce the time required to close deals. As of late 2020, SalesRight operates as a subsidiary of Bright Market, LLC, further strengthening its capabilities in the B2B sales sector.

PhotoDynamic, Inc. is a biotech company based in Halifax, Canada, founded in 2012. The company focuses on developing and manufacturing light-activated natural products aimed at dental health. Its primary offering includes a botanical foam combined with a medical device that utilizes natural extracts from a wild Nova Scotia plant to effectively remove dental plaque and combat harmful pathogens. The technology is designed to address significant market needs in both over-the-counter and pharmaceutical sectors, providing solutions that help reduce gum inflammation and plaque accumulation, particularly around braces and the gum line.

Stash Energy Inc. specializes in designing and developing innovative energy storage solutions, particularly focusing on thermal energy storage integrated with heat pumps. Founded in 2015 and based in Hanwell, Canada, the company has created a ductless heat pump that incorporates built-in thermal energy storage. This unique system allows users to store energy during non-peak periods, effectively reducing costs by minimizing reliance on expensive peak power. Stash Energy's thermostat empowers electric utilities and distributed energy resource aggregators with enhanced control over heating and air-conditioning demand, facilitating better peak-shifting strategies. By optimizing energy use, Stash Energy aims to improve efficiency for consumers and utility providers alike, promoting cost savings and contributing to lower carbon dioxide emissions.

Coloursmith Labs Inc. is a Halifax-based company established in 2018 that specializes in developing optical filters for contact lenses. These filters are designed to enhance color saturation and improve color perception for individuals with color vision deficiencies. By focusing on innovative optical solutions, the company serves the healthcare sector, providing products that aim to aid those with color blindness.

Bluefield Seeding Solutions is an agtech company.

Stash Energy Inc. specializes in designing and developing innovative energy storage solutions, particularly focusing on thermal energy storage integrated with heat pumps. Founded in 2015 and based in Hanwell, Canada, the company has created a ductless heat pump that incorporates built-in thermal energy storage. This unique system allows users to store energy during non-peak periods, effectively reducing costs by minimizing reliance on expensive peak power. Stash Energy's thermostat empowers electric utilities and distributed energy resource aggregators with enhanced control over heating and air-conditioning demand, facilitating better peak-shifting strategies. By optimizing energy use, Stash Energy aims to improve efficiency for consumers and utility providers alike, promoting cost savings and contributing to lower carbon dioxide emissions.

Garago Software Inc. is a Canadian company based in Moncton that specializes in developing cloud-based software solutions aimed at local governments. The company provides e-permits to municipalities, facilitating a streamlined communication process between citizens and local administrations. In addition to e-permits, Garago offers e-grants for government entities, enhancing the efficiency of grant management. The software is designed to store information related to projects and action plans, allowing clients to easily generate reports and share crucial documents among elected officials and stakeholders. By focusing on accessibility and user-friendly interfaces, Garago aims to improve the overall interaction between governments and their communities.

Island Water Technologies Inc. is a Canadian company based in Montague, specializing in self-powered wastewater treatment solutions for both domestic and industrial applications. Established in 2013, the company focuses on modular, solar-powered systems that enhance wastewater management. In addition to its treatment solutions, Island Water Technologies offers monitoring services and advanced septic systems, as well as engineering support for on-site wastewater management. The company is actively commercializing next-generation technologies aimed at improving sensing and control within wastewater treatment processes.

Onset Communications specializes in a visual communication tool aimed at enhancing efficiency in film and television production. This innovative tool addresses challenges such as miscommunication, delays, and errors that often occur on set. By utilizing wireless technology, it facilitates the transmission and sharing of video streams from various camera sources over a secure network. This capability allows crew members to communicate more effectively, ultimately increasing productivity and enabling the creative vision of productions to flourish. The tool is positioned as an essential asset for any production set, streamlining the communication process and improving overall workflow.

Forestry.io Inc. is a Canadian company that specializes in content management software designed for static websites. Founded in 2016 and based in Canoe Cove, the company offers a headless content management system that simplifies the processes of posting and updating content. The platform supports popular static site generators like Jekyll and Hugo, making it suitable for creating documentation sites. By utilizing an open-source, Git-backed approach, Forestry.io enables seamless collaboration on content development. Its system organizes official documents and synchronizes content from frequently visited sites, ultimately streamlining the content creation process. This allows developers to customize the visual editing experience to better fit their websites or applications, thereby saving time and effort in managing web content.