Trellis Capital

Trellis Capital Corporation is a Toronto-based venture capital firm established in 2000, focusing on early stage, mid stage, and growth capital investments primarily in the technology sector. The firm targets small to mid-sized Canadian companies, particularly those in the Greater Toronto Area, with a focus on information technology infrastructure, industrial technologies, advanced materials, cleantech, semiconductors, robotics, and other innovative technologies. Trellis Capital typically invests between CAD $500,000 and CAD $2 million, though it can provide larger amounts if necessary. The firm aims to take an active role in its portfolio companies, often seeking board representation and offering not only capital but also strategic expertise and a network of contacts to facilitate growth, including potential expansions into international markets like India. Trellis Capital emphasizes investing in companies that possess proprietary technology or unique applications of technology.

Dominic Talalla

Managing Partner

15 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 specializes in developing innovative heating solutions, focusing on thick film heating elements that produce compact and powerful heating devices for various applications. The company manufactures high-performance ceramic and polymer coatings, along with thermal analysis software, employing advanced technology to serve industries such as automotive, appliances, medical, and food services. By connecting organizations with technology solutions, Datec enhances both new and existing products, leveraging its intellectual property to create superior-performing offerings. The firm is dedicated to facilitating the market introduction of new products by providing the necessary expertise and creativity.

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 Software

Seed Round in 2016
Rank Software Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Toronto, Canada, that specializes in advanced security analytics and threat hunting. Founded in 2014, the company developed a unified threat analytics platform designed for incident response markets, offering solutions such as RANK Sagumen. This enterprise-grade platform enables users to detect, contextualize, and prioritize threats including advanced persistent threats, zero-day attacks, malware, and insider threats. Rank Software serves a diverse clientele, including telecom operators, and distributes its products through resellers and integrators. In 2020, the company was acquired by Arctic Wolf Networks, Inc., further enhancing its capabilities in the cybersecurity arena.

FunnelCake

Seed Round in 2015
FunnelCake provides an analytical marketing platform that assists B2B marketing teams in optimizing their buyer journey and enhancing revenue generation. The platform consolidates data from various sources, including automation tools, customer relationship management (CRM) systems, marketing campaigns, and revenue operation reports. This integration allows for improved collaboration between sales and marketing teams, enabling clients to better understand their impact on the buyer journey. By leveraging FunnelCake's capabilities, businesses can drive efficient growth, increase deal volume, and boost conversion rates, ultimately accelerating revenue at scale.

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 specializes in unlocking the value of data to drive business growth. The company addresses challenges posed by varied data sources, inconsistent formats, and evolving compliance requirements. Their unified cloud platform offers seamless connections to any data source, robust metadata management, and secure tools for delivering data both within and outside an organization. This platform is designed to handle complexities in data variety, reducing overhead and fostering innovation. ThinkData Works enables developers, civil society organizations, and businesses to leverage standardized public data from government sources, focusing on areas such as transportation, education, and healthcare.

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
Sidense is a prominent developer of silicon-proven embedded non-volatile memory (NVM) intellectual property (IP). The company specializes in one-time programmable (OTP) memory and logic NVM, which are designed to enhance a variety of electronic products. Sidense's IP cores facilitate code storage and processor configuration, allowing semiconductor and systems companies to differentiate their products while optimizing design efficiency. By integrating these IP cores into system-on-chip (SoC) designs, clients can achieve a smaller footprint and improved performance in their electronic offerings.

Sidense

Debt Financing in 2012
Sidense is a prominent developer of silicon-proven embedded non-volatile memory (NVM) intellectual property (IP). The company specializes in one-time programmable (OTP) memory and logic NVM, which are designed to enhance a variety of electronic products. Sidense's IP cores facilitate code storage and processor configuration, allowing semiconductor and systems companies to differentiate their products while optimizing design efficiency. By integrating these IP cores into system-on-chip (SoC) designs, clients can achieve a smaller footprint and improved performance in their electronic offerings.

Sidense

Series C in 2011
Sidense is a prominent developer of silicon-proven embedded non-volatile memory (NVM) intellectual property (IP). The company specializes in one-time programmable (OTP) memory and logic NVM, which are designed to enhance a variety of electronic products. Sidense's IP cores facilitate code storage and processor configuration, allowing semiconductor and systems companies to differentiate their products while optimizing design efficiency. By integrating these IP cores into system-on-chip (SoC) designs, clients can achieve a smaller footprint and improved performance in their electronic offerings.

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
Sidense is a prominent developer of silicon-proven embedded non-volatile memory (NVM) intellectual property (IP). The company specializes in one-time programmable (OTP) memory and logic NVM, which are designed to enhance a variety of electronic products. Sidense's IP cores facilitate code storage and processor configuration, allowing semiconductor and systems companies to differentiate their products while optimizing design efficiency. By integrating these IP cores into system-on-chip (SoC) designs, clients can achieve a smaller footprint and improved performance in their electronic offerings.

BioAstra

Private Equity Round in 2010
BioAstra Technologies Inc. is a research and development company based in Montreal, Canada, specializing in the creation of innovative textiles and wearable devices. The company focuses on developing stimuli-responsive polymers that alter their physicochemical properties in response to various external stimuli, such as temperature and electrical activation. BioAstra's product range includes an elastic band that mimics muscle movement, a coating that regulates heat based on seasonal changes, and shape-memory foam designed to capture and eliminate pollutants. Additionally, the company produces smart patches capable of delivering pain relief directly through the skin. By providing advanced materials tailored to specific applications, BioAstra aims to support its clients in achieving efficient growth in their respective industries.

Sidense

Series A in 2008
Sidense is a prominent developer of silicon-proven embedded non-volatile memory (NVM) intellectual property (IP). The company specializes in one-time programmable (OTP) memory and logic NVM, which are designed to enhance a variety of electronic products. Sidense's IP cores facilitate code storage and processor configuration, allowing semiconductor and systems companies to differentiate their products while optimizing design efficiency. By integrating these IP cores into system-on-chip (SoC) designs, clients can achieve a smaller footprint and improved performance in their electronic offerings.
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