Trellis Capital

Trellis Capital Corporation is a venture capital firm based in Toronto, Canada, established in 2000. The firm specializes in providing growth capital to small to mid-sized companies within the technology sector, focusing on areas such as information technology infrastructure, industrial technologies, advanced materials, cleantech, semiconductors, robotics, and alternative energy. Trellis typically invests between CAD $500,000 and CAD $2 million, with the flexibility to allocate more capital when necessary. The firm aims to partner with companies that possess proprietary technology and a competitive edge through innovative product development. In addition to financial support, Trellis offers expertise and access to a network of contacts, and it may assist companies in expanding into international markets, such as India. Trellis seeks a board seat and typically takes either majority or minority ownership in its portfolio companies, investing through various equity-related security options.

Sunil Selby

Founder and Managing Partner

Dominic Talalla

Managing Partner

16 past transactions

iS5 Communications

Venture Round in 2018
iS5 Communications Inc. is a manufacturer of industrial Ethernet products tailored for demanding environments such as utility sub-stations, roadside transportation, rail, and various industrial applications. Based in Mississauga, Canada, the company offers a diverse range of products, including switches, routers, device servers, media converters, WiFi products, video surveillance systems, and network management solutions. In addition to its product offerings, iS5 provides integrated services encompassing consulting, planning, design, project management, and training, alongside support services like phone assistance and warranty solutions. The company specializes in security services, including network security design and user authentication, and delivers comprehensive network communications infrastructure solutions that facilitate automation and data management. Notably, iS5 Communications features RAPTOR, a hardened cybersecure platform that supports industrial and critical infrastructure customers in developing secure communications networks for IIoT and Industry 4.0 applications.

Datec

Funding Round in 2017
Datec Coating Corporation is a Mississauga-based manufacturer specializing in ceramic technology-based coatings. Founded in 1995, the company produces a range of products, including thick-film paste screen-printed on aluminum, designed for advanced thermal components. Their offerings include IntegrAL technology for dielectric, resistive, and conductive applications, as well as low voltage DC aluminum-base heaters under the IntegrAL LV brand. Datec also provides Mica-TF, which serves as a conductive and radiant heater. The company manufactures standard engineered polymer and ceramic coatings, catering to diverse sectors such as electronics, automotive, aerospace, and polymer processing. Through innovative technology, Datec aims to deliver durable and efficient heating solutions for various applications, including automotive, appliance, medical, and food services industries.

Flybits

Series B in 2017
Flybits Inc., based in Toronto, Canada, specializes in developing a platform that enhances customer experiences in the financial services sector through contextualization. The company's advanced solution allows banks to deliver personalized content, products, and offers tailored to individual customer needs in real-time. By leveraging extensive data and sensing capabilities, Flybits enables financial institutions to design, launch, and evaluate data-driven experiences that provide relevant information while maintaining customer privacy. This approach fosters a deeper relationship between customers and their financial institutions, ultimately driving product awareness and adding significant value to users' interactions.

Rank

Seed Round in 2016
Rank Software Inc. is a cybersecurity technology company based in Toronto, Canada, specializing in a unified threat analytics platform designed for incident response. Founded in 2013, the company focuses on developing advanced security analytics solutions, including RANK Sagumen, which offers capabilities for incident response, malware analysis, email screening, and security audits. The platform helps users detect, contextualize, and prioritize various cyber threats, including advanced persistent threats and insider attacks. Rank serves a diverse clientele, including telecom operators, and distributes its products through resellers and integrators. In 2020, Rank Software was acquired by Arctic Wolf Networks, enhancing its reach and capabilities in the cybersecurity landscape.

Rank

Seed Round in 2016
Rank Software Inc. is a cybersecurity technology company based in Toronto, Canada, specializing in a unified threat analytics platform designed for incident response. Founded in 2013, the company focuses on developing advanced security analytics solutions, including RANK Sagumen, which offers capabilities for incident response, malware analysis, email screening, and security audits. The platform helps users detect, contextualize, and prioritize various cyber threats, including advanced persistent threats and insider attacks. Rank serves a diverse clientele, including telecom operators, and distributes its products through resellers and integrators. In 2020, Rank Software was acquired by Arctic Wolf Networks, enhancing its reach and capabilities in the cybersecurity landscape.

FunnelCake

Seed Round in 2015
FunnelCake helps B2B marketing teams understand where they have the most impact on their buyer journey. FunnelCake helps accelerate revenue at scale by improving performance for lead and pipeline management.

Flybits

Series A in 2014
Flybits Inc., based in Toronto, Canada, specializes in developing a platform that enhances customer experiences in the financial services sector through contextualization. The company's advanced solution allows banks to deliver personalized content, products, and offers tailored to individual customer needs in real-time. By leveraging extensive data and sensing capabilities, Flybits enables financial institutions to design, launch, and evaluate data-driven experiences that provide relevant information while maintaining customer privacy. This approach fosters a deeper relationship between customers and their financial institutions, ultimately driving product awareness and adding significant value to users' interactions.

ThinkData Works

Seed Round in 2014
ThinkData Works, Inc., established in 2014 and based in Toronto, offers a data aggregation platform called Namara that serves as a centralized gateway for accessing high-value public data. The platform addresses the challenge of disparate and non-standardized data released by various government levels, making it easier for organizations to utilize this information. ThinkData's services encompass the entire data lifecycle, featuring advanced tools for data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL), as well as automated quality assurance that enhances data reliability. With a repository of over 250,000 datasets, users can seamlessly integrate and enrich data from multiple sources. The platform also includes a graphical transformation engine and an entity resolution tool that help in creating optimal data schemas. Additionally, ThinkData provides integrations with popular libraries and IDEs, along with an API that supports SQL-like querying, enabling users to incorporate live data into their applications. Ultimately, ThinkData Works aims to simplify data access and integration, empowering organizations to derive insights with minimal overhead.

TrendMD

Pre Seed Round in 2013
TrendMD Inc., founded in 2013 and based in Toronto, Canada, operates a content recommendation engine tailored for scholarly publishers. The company partners with notable scientific publishers, such as Elsevier and Oxford University Press, integrating a JavaScript code into their journal websites to display related article links. This service aims to connect readers, particularly medical professionals, with relevant peer-reviewed content, thereby expediting the dissemination of scientific knowledge. TrendMD's platform generates approximately 500 million recommendations monthly for over 60 million readers. Utilizing a sophisticated algorithm, it creates personalized profiles to enhance user experience and engagement. TrendMD is approaching profitability after its recent participation in a prominent startup accelerator.

Sidense

Series C in 2013
Leading developer of silicon-proven embedded NVM (non-volatile memory) intellectual property (IP). Sidense's patented one-time programmable OTP memory and logic NVM enables a wide range of electronic products.

Sidense

Debt Financing in 2012
Leading developer of silicon-proven embedded NVM (non-volatile memory) intellectual property (IP). Sidense's patented one-time programmable OTP memory and logic NVM enables a wide range of electronic products.

Sidense

Series C in 2011
Leading developer of silicon-proven embedded NVM (non-volatile memory) intellectual property (IP). Sidense's patented one-time programmable OTP memory and logic NVM enables a wide range of electronic products.

Locationary

Venture Round in 2011
Locationary operates a platform called Saturn, designed to manage and facilitate the exchange of local business data. This platform addresses the challenges of data fragmentation and accuracy by allowing companies to easily convert and integrate various data sources into a custom format. Saturn provides an innovative API that enables users to push information in their preferred format, ensuring that subscribers receive real-time updates tailored to their specific needs. This approach simplifies the process for businesses that rely on local data for mobile and web applications, profile publishing, and navigation services, ultimately enhancing the quality and accessibility of local business profiles.

Sidense

Series B in 2010
Leading developer of silicon-proven embedded NVM (non-volatile memory) intellectual property (IP). Sidense's patented one-time programmable OTP memory and logic NVM enables a wide range of electronic products.

BioAstra

Private Equity Round in 2010
BioAstra Technologies Inc. is a research and development company located in Montreal, Canada, specializing in the creation of innovative textile and wearable devices. The company develops advanced materials that react to environmental stimuli, such as an elastic band that mimics muscle movement when electrically activated. BioAstra also produces a unique coating that adapts to temperature changes, providing insulation in winter and reflecting heat in summer. Additionally, the company has designed shape-memory foam capable of capturing and removing pollutants, as well as smart patches that can deliver localized pain relief through the skin. Through these technologies, BioAstra aims to enhance human experiences and address various challenges in daily life.

Sidense

Series A in 2008
Leading developer of silicon-proven embedded NVM (non-volatile memory) intellectual property (IP). Sidense's patented one-time programmable OTP memory and logic NVM enables a wide range of electronic products.
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