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NanoPrecise Sci Corp specializes in predictive maintenance solutions for industrial equipment. It offers RotationLF, a hardware-software system that combines physics, material science, and data analytics to diagnose machinery issues and predict remaining time to failure. The solution extracts RPM, vibration, sound, temperature, and humidity data from a single sensor, using AI algorithms for anomaly detection and fault characterization. Serving sectors like petrochemical, utility, manufacturing, oil and gas, mining, and infrastructure, NanoPrecise Sci Corp was founded in 2015 with offices in Edmonton, Canada, and Bangalore, India.

Hyperlume Inc., based in Ottawa, Canada, specializes in developing advanced optical connectivity solutions. The company focuses on high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, and high-end processors, aiming to enhance data transfer speeds and enable scalable optical interconnects for edge computing platforms.

Quadshift acquires and builds B2B software companies in niche vertical markets across North America, leveraging in-house finance, sales, marketing, creative, engineering, and management capabilities to create new opportunities and customer value, and aims to transform commerce across multiple industries through vertical market SaaS solutions.

LSL Pharma Group is a manufacturing company that innovates and manufactures life sciences products. Formed to integrate the operations of its Canadian subsidiaries, each boasting over two decades of expertise, LSL Pharma Group excels as a niche manufacturer in the life science industry. The company offers turnkey formulation, development and manufacturing services.

Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, MultiCloud Decentralized Applications Inc. is revolutionizing the cloud storage industry with secure, scalable, and cost-effective solutions powered by decentralized infrastructure. Our flagship product, Cloud Libertas, is a cutting-edge storage platform that offers up to 50% cost savings compared to AWS S3, eliminates data transfer fees, and ensures end-to-end encryption, unlimited API calls, and seamless multi-cloud compatibility. MultiCloud’s expertise spans major cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform, allowing us to design architectures that prevent vendor lock-in while optimizing performance and scalability. Beyond storage, we also develop decentralized applications (DApps) to empower businesses with enhanced privacy, security, and resilience. We are committed to advancing Web 3.0 technologies and providing innovative solutions to meet the growing demands of the digital economy. Seeking Strategic Investors MultiCloud Decentralized Applications is actively seeking angel and institutional investors to accelerate our growth and expand our transformative offerings. Join us in building the future of decentralized cloud storage and infrastructure. For investment opportunities or to discuss strategic partnerships, please reach out via LinkedIn or through the contact form on our official website.

Cardinal Energy Ltd. is an oil and natural gas company based in Calgary, Canada, focused on the acquisition, exploration, and production of these resources primarily in Alberta and Saskatchewan. Established in 2010, Cardinal Energy operates several key properties, including Bantry, Mitsue, House Mountain, Grande Prairie, Wainwright, and Midale. The company specializes in producing low decline light, medium, and heavy quality oil, contributing to the energy landscape of Western Canada.

KOHO Financial Inc. is a financial technology company founded in 2014 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada. The company offers a digital banking platform that provides low-cost banking services through a prepaid, reloadable Visa-backed debit card and a user-friendly mobile application. This platform enables customers to conduct day-to-day banking operations and includes features such as financial goal setting, cash flow projections, group spending management, and detailed spending insights. By equipping users with these tools, KOHO aims to simplify money management and enhance the overall banking experience for its customers.

EverGen Infrastructure is a Canadian company dedicated to combating climate change by developing a Renewable Natural Gas Infrastructure Platform, primarily on the West Coast in British Columbia. The company operates three organic waste facilities and two renewable natural gas facilities, which convert organic materials into renewable natural gas. This initiative not only helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions but also supports communities in their transition to a more sustainable future. Through its operations, EverGen Infrastructure aims to promote the use of renewable energy and contribute to a carbon-free future.

Philer AI has been approved by the Law Society of Ontario as part of the Access to Innovation program, becoming the second technology platform in Ontario given the green light to deliver legal services to the end consumers.

Northstar Clean Technologies, established in 2017 and headquartered in Delta, British Columbia, specializes in the recycling of single-use asphalt shingles. The company employs proprietary process technology to extract and recover valuable components such as asphalt cement, fiberglass, and mineral aggregates. These recovered materials are then repurposed for use in asphalt pavement, shingle manufacturing, and various construction products, contributing to environmentally-friendly reprocessing solutions. Operating primarily within Canada, Northstar Clean Technologies is dedicated to promoting sustainability in the construction and industrial sectors through its innovative recycling efforts.

Healthybud is a Canadian pet wellness company dedicated to enhancing dogs' lives through innovative nutrition. They collaborate with veterinarians, nutritionists, and universities to create unique, healing foods for dogs, aiming to improve their overall health and longevity.

Founded in 2006, Vive Crop Protection develops and markets sustainable crop protection products, including fungicides, insecticides, and nematicides. The company's Allosperse Delivery System enhances the targeting and performance of these products, enabling farmers to increase crop yields while using fewer resources.

Royal Helium Ltd. is a helium exploration and development company based in Saskatoon, Canada, with a focus on primary helium production in southern Saskatchewan and southeastern Alberta. The company holds helium leases and permits that have been thoroughly evaluated for their helium potential over a period of two years, with assessments conducted by experts in geology and engineering. Royal Helium has established a strategic collaboration with The Saskatchewan Research Council to advance the development of a helium facility. Its projects benefit from proximity to established oil and gas infrastructure, as well as accessibility via highways and roads, enhancing the feasibility of its operations.

Summit Nanotech Corporation is a Calgary-based cleantech company developing direct lithium extraction technology for lithium producers, with modular systems designed for scalable deployment and a focus on sustainable, water-efficient operations. Founded in 2018, it collaborates with mining companies and lithium asset owners in Chile and Argentina to reduce environmental impact and lower costs compared with traditional methods.

Royal Helium Ltd. is a helium exploration and development company based in Saskatoon, Canada, with a focus on primary helium production in southern Saskatchewan and southeastern Alberta. The company holds helium leases and permits that have been thoroughly evaluated for their helium potential over a period of two years, with assessments conducted by experts in geology and engineering. Royal Helium has established a strategic collaboration with The Saskatchewan Research Council to advance the development of a helium facility. Its projects benefit from proximity to established oil and gas infrastructure, as well as accessibility via highways and roads, enhancing the feasibility of its operations.

Foodtastic is a Quebec-based franchisor that operates a diverse portfolio of restaurant concepts, including La Belle et La Boeuf, Carlos & Pepe's, Souvlaki Bar, Nickels, and Bacaro. With over 900 restaurants in its system generating more than $830 million in sales, Foodtastic is a prominent player in the restaurant industry. The company provides a variety of culinary styles and beverages, creating entertaining dining experiences for its customers. Additionally, Foodtastic is expanding its reach internationally, boasting over 100 restaurants outside of Canada.

Entosystem is a Canadian company based in Sherbrooke, founded in 2016, that specializes in the production of entomological proteins and flour derived from insects. The company employs innovative insect farming technologies to convert food waste from grocery stores into high-value insect protein products aimed at the animal nutrition market. Entosystem's offerings include dried larvae and live larvae, which are designed to provide nutritional benefits for livestock, such as fish and poultry. By focusing on sustainable practices, Entosystem positions itself as a key player in the circular agriculture economy, contributing to the reduction of food waste while supporting a more sustainable agri-food sector. The company currently employs a small team to support its operations.

Dozr is a Canadian-based online marketplace that connects equipment renters with lenders, enabling users to search, book, and list idle heavy equipment across construction, agriculture, forestry, and related sectors. The platform facilitates short- and long-term rentals of assets such as excavators, loaders, skid steers, tractors, trucks, lifts, trailers, and power tools, helping equipment owners monetize idle inventory while contractors access equipment at lower rental costs. Through its e-commerce-enabled marketplace, Dozr aims to digitize North America's equipment rental market and has expanded with WebStores, offering individualized e-commerce storefronts for rental companies. Founded in 2015 and based in Kitchener, Dozr serves a range of users from multinational construction firms to small operators, farmers, equipment dealers, and OEMs by providing a centralized platform to discover, compare, and secure rental solutions.

KOHO Financial Inc. is a financial technology company founded in 2014 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada. The company offers a digital banking platform that provides low-cost banking services through a prepaid, reloadable Visa-backed debit card and a user-friendly mobile application. This platform enables customers to conduct day-to-day banking operations and includes features such as financial goal setting, cash flow projections, group spending management, and detailed spending insights. By equipping users with these tools, KOHO aims to simplify money management and enhance the overall banking experience for its customers.

Sierra Wireless, Inc. is a provider of device-to-cloud Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, primarily operating in North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. The company is structured into two main segments: IoT Solutions and Embedded Broadband. The IoT Solutions segment delivers recurring connectivity services, cloud management software, and cellular modules and gateways, while the Embedded Broadband segment focuses on high-speed cellular embedded modules used in various applications, including automotive and mobile computing. Sierra Wireless serves a diverse clientele, including enterprises, industrial firms, and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), utilizing both direct and indirect distribution channels such as distributors and mobile network operators. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Richmond, Canada, Sierra Wireless has established itself as a key player in the wireless communication equipment sector, addressing the needs of industrial, commercial, and public safety markets.

Vosker provides remote area monitoring technology using solar power and artificial intelligence for cutting-edge surveillance solutions. It offers mobile security cameras that operate on 4G/LTE networks and are powered by solar energy, providing surveillance capabilities. These cameras are primarily used in various industries. Vosker was founded in 2018, and headquartered in Victoriaville, Quebec.

Nicoya Lifesciences Inc. is a Canadian company based in Kitchener that specializes in developing advanced sensor products for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Founded in 2012, Nicoya creates instruments designed to analyze biomolecular interactions, including proteins, antibodies, DNA, RNA, and small molecules. Their product lineup includes surface plasmon resonance (SPR) instruments, spectrophotometers, sensor chips, reagents, and accessories, as well as the OpenSPR, a personal label-free biomolecular analysis instrument. In addition to hardware, Nicoya offers software solutions for real-time kinetic analysis, instrument control, and optical peak tracking, enhancing the capabilities of their analytical tools.

General Fusion Inc., established in 2002 and headquartered in Burnaby, Canada, specializes in developing commercial Magnetized Target Fusion (MTF), a hybrid fusion method combining magnetic confinement and inertial confinement principles. The company focuses on creating utility-scale fusion power using its patent-pending MTF concept, which has the potential to provide clean, safe, and economical energy. General Fusion develops key subsystems such as plasma injectors, acoustic drivers, and liquid metal vortex compression tests to advance its MTF technology. Backed by a global syndicate of investors, industry leaders, and technology pioneers, General Fusion aims to demonstrate and commercialize its innovative fusion power plants by the end of the decade.

Booxi is a Montreal-based retail technology company that specializes in appointment booking software tailored for retailers. Its platform enhances the customer experience by simplifying appointment scheduling and management. Booxi's software includes features such as Customer Relationship Management (CRM), online payment processing, and staff calendar management, allowing businesses to efficiently manage their operations related to events and appointments. By streamlining these processes, Booxi enables retailers to focus on improving service delivery and customer satisfaction.

MSP Corp is an information technology services company that acquires and partners with high-performing managed service providers in Canada and the United States to supply resources, technology, and business support that enable MSPs to deliver better services. The company provides end-to-end secure managed services for on-premises and hybrid cloud environments, including cybersecurity, managed IT services, network support, helpdesk assistance, and procurement management. By integrating technology solutions and operational support, MSP Corp helps its partner MSPs scale, improve cybersecurity posture, and deliver comprehensive IT management for clients across diverse industries.

Hydrostor develops compressed air energy storage solutions for electricity systems. Its emission-free technology addresses needs for dispatchable capacity, renewable integration, transmission deferral, and behind-the-meter applications. The company serves customers in North America and Australia, with a strategic partnership with AECOM.

Novamera specializes in sustainable mining, utilizing advanced subsurface imaging and directional drilling technology to extract gold, copper, and other ores from steeply dipping, narrow vein deposits deemed uneconomic via conventional methods. Based in Mississauga with an additional office in Baie Verte, Canada.

Paper is an educational technology company that provides personalized tutoring support for students. Its platform offers live help, essay feedback, real-time reports, and intervention tools to facilitate learning and assist teachers. Founded in 2014, Paper is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.

Tulip Retail, Inc. is a cloud-based mobile platform designed specifically for retail store associates, founded in 2013 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with additional offices in Kitchener, London, Caerano di San Marco, and New York. The platform offers a suite of tools that empower store associates by providing real-time access to product and inventory information, customer profiles, and a variety of features for assisted selling and clienteling. Key components include a mobile associate app, checkout capabilities for omnichannel orders, and modules for streamlined store communications and look building based on customer preferences. By integrating mobile technology into the retail environment, Tulip aims to enhance the in-store shopping experience, boost sales, and improve customer service for leading retailers.

Introhive, Inc. is a Canadian technology company based in Fredericton, New Brunswick, that specializes in developing contact mining software applications. Founded in 2012 by Jody Glidden and Stewart Walchli, the company offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform designed to enhance revenue generation and improve customer experience management. Introhive's platform integrates relationship intelligence into customer relationship management (CRM) systems, utilizing data automation to accelerate sales processes. The company's enterprise relationship management solution provides valuable insights into client and prospect relationships, streamlining tasks such as sales hiring, prospecting, territory assignment, renewals, and lead scoring. By transforming disorganized data into actionable insights, Introhive aims to boost productivity and facilitate CRM adoption for its clients.

ApplyBoard is a technology company that simplifies the study abroad search, application, and acceptance process by connecting international students, recruitment partners, and educational institutions on a single platform, streamlining the journey from discovery to enrollment. The company operates globally, with headquarters in Kitchener, Ontario, and a dedicated office in Gurugram, India, reflecting its international reach.

Clir Renewables Inc. is a company that specializes in cloud-based renewable energy asset management and reporting software. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, with an additional office in Glasgow, United Kingdom, Clir's software-as-a-service platform is designed to assist asset managers and owners in optimizing the performance and profitability of renewable energy plants. By integrating deep domain expertise with artificial intelligence, Clir’s platform enhances annual energy production, monitors asset health, and effectively manages financial and technical risks associated with renewable energy assets.

The GIST is a media company based in Toronto, Ontario, that focuses on providing sports content, experiences, and community specifically for women. Founded in 2017, The GIST curates and contextualizes sports news to empower and engage underserved sports fans who often feel excluded from mainstream conversations. The company offers a variety of platforms, including e-newsletters, social media content, a dedicated website, and GIST Viewing Parties, fostering a sense of community among its audience. By addressing the lack of diversity in the sports industry, The GIST aims to create a more inclusive environment where all fans can connect and engage with sports culture.

Founded in 2014, Neurescence Inc. specializes in developing innovative assessment tools for brain diseases. The company offers GRIN lenses for neural imaging and Quartet, a miniature fluorescence microscope optimized for neuronal calcium imaging.

Solvera Solutions provides information consulting services to businesses, offering integrated enterprise systems and mobile applications. It leverages proven processes, platforms, and open-source technologies to deliver intranet solutions, business analytics, and project management, enabling customized application and software integration tailored to client requirements. The company serves clients across western Canada, delivering innovation and value through technology-enabled solutions.

Deeplite is a Montreal-based company that specializes in AI-driven optimization software for deep neural networks (DNNs) designed for deployment on both cloud servers and edge devices. The company's flagship product, Neutrino, utilizes a unique multi-objective design space exploration approach to automatically optimize DNN models, making them smaller, faster, and more energy-efficient. This technology addresses the challenges associated with deploying deep learning models on limited hardware, ensuring that they can operate effectively in real-time applications without compromising performance or battery life. Deeplite's solutions cater to various sectors, including automotive, smartphones, smart cameras, and IoT devices, ultimately enabling the integration of advanced AI capabilities into everyday technology.

Founded in 2003, Exact Imaging specializes in developing high-resolution micro-ultrasound systems for real-time imaging and guided biopsies, primarily focused on the urological market for prostate cancer detection. Its flagship product, ExactVu™, operates at 29 MHz, offering unmatched resolution for visualizing and targeting suspicious regions, while also facilitating systematic TRUS biopsies.

ClearRisk, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based software solutions tailored for the insurance industry in North America. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in St. John's, Canada, the company develops tools aimed at improving risk management practices. Its flagship products include ClearRisk Manager, an online platform designed for creating and implementing risk management plans; ClearRisk Tracker, which assists municipalities and mid-market businesses in managing insurance claims, incidents, and policies; and ClearRisk Underwriter, a web application that facilitates collaboration for insurance brokers and underwriters on program and group business. ClearRisk’s solutions are designed to help insurance professionals, including brokers, underwriters, and risk managers, enhance their ability to analyze, organize, and manage risk and claims data efficiently. The company was previously known as Livyer Enterprises Ltd. before rebranding to ClearRisk, Inc. in 2008.

Budge Studios Inc. is a Montreal-based company that specializes in developing and publishing children's applications for smartphones and tablets. Founded in 2010, the company offers a diverse portfolio of apps that includes original and branded content, featuring popular characters such as Barbie, Thomas & Friends, Strawberry Shortcake, and Hello Kitty. Budge Studios focuses on creating engaging and educational games that adhere to safety and age-appropriateness standards, allowing children to explore their creativity while enjoying interactive entertainment. Additionally, the company provides the Budge Playgroup program, which enables parents or guardians to participate in the app creation process, fostering a collaborative environment for innovation.

Founded in 2015, Peak Power is a cleantech company specializing in intelligent energy management solutions. Headquartered in Toronto with operations across North America, the company offers Peak Synergy, an AI-powered software platform that optimizes energy use and maximizes revenues from battery storage systems, grid-interactive buildings, and electric vehicles for commercial real estate and industrial customers.

ZenHub is a project management software company founded in 2014 in Vancouver, British Columbia, by Matthew Butler. The software is specifically designed to assist developers in enhancing the software development lifecycle by facilitating project planning directly within GitHub. ZenHub automates workflows to eliminate redundancies, streamline processes, and reduce delays associated with hand-offs. By utilizing live data, it helps organizations identify risks and bottlenecks, while also providing a real-time roadmap for projects. This allows clients to focus more on coding and less on managing their work, ultimately improving overall productivity in software development.

Borrowell is a Toronto-based fintech that provides personal loans, unsecured consumer credit and an online lending marketplace. It offers free credit scores, credit education, and weekly monitoring, along with tools such as personalized credit coaching and AI-powered product recommendations to help customers access low-interest loans, manage debt, and improve financial well-being.

Veerum Inc., founded in 2014, is a Calgary-based company specializing in Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions. It develops an AI-driven platform that predicts and resolves project issues throughout the lifecycle of design, fabrication, and construction. Veerum creates digital replicas of physical capital projects using sensor technology.

Tealbook develops a cloud-based platform that connects buyers and suppliers in procurement. Founded in 2014, it centralizes supplier information, facilitates collaboration, and integrates with various ERP systems. Recognized as a Gartner Cool Vendor.

Aifred Health Inc. is a Montreal-based company that specializes in developing a deep-learning clinical decision support tool aimed at enhancing personalized medicine in psychiatry. Founded in 2017, Aifred Health addresses the challenges associated with the traditional trial-and-error approach to treatment selection for mental health, particularly in depression, which is a leading cause of medical impairment worldwide. The company's application software provides features such as treatment prediction, interpretability, and patient data tracking, enabling physicians to make informed decisions tailored to individual patients. By processing de-identified data, Aifred Health's AI model facilitates personalized therapeutic choices, thereby improving the likelihood of effective treatment outcomes for patients who often do not respond to initial interventions.

Tulip Retail, Inc. is a cloud-based mobile platform designed specifically for retail store associates, founded in 2013 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with additional offices in Kitchener, London, Caerano di San Marco, and New York. The platform offers a suite of tools that empower store associates by providing real-time access to product and inventory information, customer profiles, and a variety of features for assisted selling and clienteling. Key components include a mobile associate app, checkout capabilities for omnichannel orders, and modules for streamlined store communications and look building based on customer preferences. By integrating mobile technology into the retail environment, Tulip aims to enhance the in-store shopping experience, boost sales, and improve customer service for leading retailers.

Founded in 2018, Aya Payments is based in Toronto, Canada. It specializes in developing payment tools and programs tailored for employee benefits packages.

Local Logic is a location intelligence platform based in Montreal, Quebec, that focuses on digitizing the built environment to make location data understandable and actionable for various stakeholders, including consumers, investors, developers, and governments. The platform harnesses artificial intelligence, geospatial data, and user-generated information to offer insights into lifestyle and location characteristics. With proprietary insights derived from over 75 billion data points, Local Logic provides predictive and precise analytics that inform decision-making in the real estate sector, which impacts the vast real estate market in the US and Canada. The company's services cater to commercial real estate, urban planning, and other location-based industries, assisting major developers and investors in shaping sustainable and equitable urban environments.

Busbud, Inc. offers an online platform for booking intercity bus travel, enabling users to search, compare, and purchase tickets across various destinations in Canada and internationally. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, the company provides extensive travel information, including schedules, prices, reviews, and amenities, through its website and mobile application. Busbud aggregates bus schedules from over 10,463 cities in 89 countries, allowing travelers to plan their trips in multiple languages and currencies. The platform aims to simplify the travel experience by helping users find the best prices and options that suit their needs, while also providing customer support to enhance the booking experience.

Founded in 2006, Effenco is an autotech company specializing in heavy-duty vehicle electrification. Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with operations in the U.S. and Europe, it develops Active-Stop-Start electric hybrid technology for vocational trucks. This system improves energy efficiency by 30% and reduces greenhouse gas emissions when vehicles are stationary.

BinSentry is an agricultural technology company that provides an IoT-based platform and solar-powered sensors to monitor on-farm feed inventory for feed mills and livestock producers in Canada. The system enables real-time inventory visibility and automates logistics tasks by integrating predictive analytics with IoT and AI, supporting inventory management, scheduling of trucking routes, and reductions in supply disruptions. Founded in 2017 and based in Kitchener, Ontario, BinSentry focuses on livestock and grain operations, helping customers improve efficiency and profitability through streamlined inventory and workflow monitoring.

Preciseley Microtechnology Corporation is a fabless manufacturer specializing in micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS), particularly in the development of micro-mirror devices for telecommunications, data communications, and 3D sensing applications. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Edmonton, Canada, the company offers a diverse range of products, including MEMS tilting, scanning, and piston mirrors, as well as linear and matrix mirrors, optical shutters, and packaged MEMS mirror array chips. Additionally, Preciseley provides MEMS driver evaluation boards and custom design services to meet specific client needs. The company's technology is crucial for various applications, enhancing optical and display systems through advanced micro-optical solutions.

Sol Cuisine Inc. is a Canadian company founded in 1980 and headquartered in Mississauga, specializing in the manufacture of vegetarian and vegan meat alternatives. The company offers a diverse range of products, including frozen and fresh options that are halal, gluten-free, and organic. Its product lineup features items such as fattoush salad, various aioli dips, vegan maki, ultimate vegan poutine, and savory morning swirls. Sol Cuisine aims to provide high-quality, animal-friendly nutritional alternatives that are both delicious and health-conscious, utilizing local and environmentally sustainable ingredients in its production processes.

Flyscan Systems Inc. is a Québec-based company established in 2015, specializing in the development of airborne technology for detecting oil leaks in pipelines. The company's innovative platform automates the identification of small oil leaks and offers various visual inspection functions tailored for the energy sector. By utilizing industrial optics and photonics systems mounted on airborne vehicles, Flyscan provides remote detection services that enable clients to monitor underground pipelines effectively. This technology helps clients promptly address any leakages, thereby mitigating potential environmental damages.

D-BOX Technologies designs and manufactures motion systems that synchronize physical movement with on-screen action for entertainment, simulation, and training applications worldwide. Its D-BOX Motion Code technology programs motion effects for content and delivers them through motion systems integrated into seats, platforms, or other equipment, which can be sold or leased to theatres, venues, and OEMs. The company offers MFX motion systems, servers, transmitters, and actuators, as well as home entertainment motion controllers for residential use. It serves markets including commercial cinemas, home entertainment, automotive, defense, aviation, heavy equipment and cranes, racing, and wellness, and licenses motion-code software to enable synchronized experiences in venues equipped with D-BOX systems. Headquartered in Longueuil, Canada, D-BOX operates worldwide and serves multiple regions, with the United States noted as a key revenue driver in its regional mix.

Invixium Inc., founded in 2012 and based in Markham, Canada, is a global provider of biometric solutions designed to enhance safety, health, security, and productivity for enterprises. The company offers a range of products including Ixm Mycro for personalized home environments, Ixm Touch for employee time tracking, IXM Titan for face recognition and edge computing, IXM Merge for indoor fingerprint tracking, and Ixm Sense for industrial installations. Invixium's solutions also include touchless biometric technologies with face recognition and temperature detection for access control, workforce management, and visitor screening. The company's products are deployed across various industries such as government, banking, healthcare, and education in over 60 countries.

Deeplite is a Montreal-based company that specializes in AI-driven optimization software for deep neural networks (DNNs) designed for deployment on both cloud servers and edge devices. The company's flagship product, Neutrino, utilizes a unique multi-objective design space exploration approach to automatically optimize DNN models, making them smaller, faster, and more energy-efficient. This technology addresses the challenges associated with deploying deep learning models on limited hardware, ensuring that they can operate effectively in real-time applications without compromising performance or battery life. Deeplite's solutions cater to various sectors, including automotive, smartphones, smart cameras, and IoT devices, ultimately enabling the integration of advanced AI capabilities into everyday technology.

Founded in 2016, Symend is a global leader in digital debt recovery solutions. It empowers enterprises across financial services, telecommunications, and utilities sectors to optimize collection effectiveness through personalized engagements driven by applied behavioral science and AI.

ApplyBoard is a technology company that simplifies the study abroad search, application, and acceptance process by connecting international students, recruitment partners, and educational institutions on a single platform, streamlining the journey from discovery to enrollment. The company operates globally, with headquarters in Kitchener, Ontario, and a dedicated office in Gurugram, India, reflecting its international reach.

Paper is an educational technology company that provides personalized tutoring support for students. Its platform offers live help, essay feedback, real-time reports, and intervention tools to facilitate learning and assist teachers. Founded in 2014, Paper is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.

Drillform Technical Services Ltd. specializes in the design, manufacture, and servicing of robotic drilling equipment tailored for land and offshore rigs. The company’s product offerings include automated floor wrenches, catwalks, top drives, and a variety of other drilling equipment designed for easy maintenance and support in the field. Drillform also provides comprehensive services such as equipment overhaul and repair, installation and commissioning, operational fine-tuning, preventative maintenance, and on-site training. With a commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and safety, the company operates primarily in Canada, the Middle East, and the United States, while also serving international markets. Established in 2009 and headquartered in Calgary, Canada, Drillform maintains service and operations facilities in Odessa, Texas, and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Zetane Systems is a Montreal-based software company specializing in commercial applications of artificial intelligence (AI). It offers a proprietary AI development engine that provides a visual, intuitive, and collaborative environment for businesses to build AI solutions. The company aims to make AI development more accessible, explain complex neural networks, increase stakeholder buy-in, reduce time to market, and mitigate risks prior to deployment. Additionally, Zetane Systems offers consulting services to facilitate the adoption of AI in diverse industries.

Tealbook develops a cloud-based platform that connects buyers and suppliers in procurement. Founded in 2014, it centralizes supplier information, facilitates collaboration, and integrates with various ERP systems. Recognized as a Gartner Cool Vendor.

Founded in 2013, WeCook Meals (formerly Nutrition Fit Plus) is a leader in home meal delivery, offering a wide range of tasty, balanced and personalized healthy meals made with fresh produce and meat, and healthy snacks. Subscribers can order from a diversified weekly menu. The Dorval-based company has over 450 employees serving Québec and Ontario.

SuccessFinder is a technology company specializing in human resources. It offers a cloud-based talent assessment platform that leverages predictive analytics to make informed decisions across the employee lifecycle, from recruitment to development and succession planning.

General Fusion Inc., established in 2002 and headquartered in Burnaby, Canada, specializes in developing commercial Magnetized Target Fusion (MTF), a hybrid fusion method combining magnetic confinement and inertial confinement principles. The company focuses on creating utility-scale fusion power using its patent-pending MTF concept, which has the potential to provide clean, safe, and economical energy. General Fusion develops key subsystems such as plasma injectors, acoustic drivers, and liquid metal vortex compression tests to advance its MTF technology. Backed by a global syndicate of investors, industry leaders, and technology pioneers, General Fusion aims to demonstrate and commercialize its innovative fusion power plants by the end of the decade.

Intelligent City is a Vancouver-based housing technology company that designs and constructs urban multi-family housing using a fully integrated platform that combines design, architecture, engineering and fabrication. It employs mass timber, automated manufacturing and proprietary parametric software to enable mass customization with low unit costs, delivering affordable, durable and sustainable housing for urban environments. The platform supports energy performance optimization including passive house standards and aims to address urban affordability, sustainability and resident needs. Founded in 2008, the company focuses on scalable urban housing solutions with emphasis on longevity and environmental and social sustainability.

Altitude-sports.com is a Canadian retailer specializing in outdoor apparel and footwear for men, women, and youth, along with a diverse range of gear including bags, ski equipment, sleeping mattresses, snowshoes, tents, and electronics. Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Mont-Tremblant, the company is recognized as the first online outdoor retailer in Canada. By offering a wide selection of niche products, Altitude-sports.com caters to customers seeking hard-to-find items often absent from traditional retail stores. The company has gained a reputation for providing large sizes, specialized mountaineering gear, and unique color options, thereby establishing itself as a go-to source for outdoor enthusiasts around the world.

Intelligent City is a Vancouver-based housing technology company that designs and constructs urban multi-family housing using a fully integrated platform that combines design, architecture, engineering and fabrication. It employs mass timber, automated manufacturing and proprietary parametric software to enable mass customization with low unit costs, delivering affordable, durable and sustainable housing for urban environments. The platform supports energy performance optimization including passive house standards and aims to address urban affordability, sustainability and resident needs. Founded in 2008, the company focuses on scalable urban housing solutions with emphasis on longevity and environmental and social sustainability.

Lube City Corp. is a Canadian company based in Edmonton, founded in 1990, specializing in oil change, fleet maintenance, and car filter services. The company provides a variety of vehicle maintenance solutions, including automatic oil changes, transmission fluid replacement, fuel treatments, and battery replacements. Additionally, Lube City offers services such as engine flushes, radiator coolant system maintenance, fuel system cleaning, tune-ups, and fuel filter replacements. With a focus on addressing the challenges posed by Alberta's severe driving conditions, Lube City aims to ensure that vehicles remain in optimal condition through comprehensive lubrication and maintenance services.

Founded in 2012, Nix Sensor Ltd. specializes in developing color measurement solutions. Its flagship product, the Nix Color Sensor, is a portable spectrophotometer that captures precise color data from physical objects and syncs it with user-friendly software via Bluetooth. This technology serves professionals across various industries such as paints and coatings, print and packaging, manufacturing, cosmetics, and more, enabling efficient color management.

International Test Pilots School Ltd. (ITPS) specializes in providing comprehensive training courses for test pilots and flight test engineers. Established in 1986 and based in London, Canada, ITPS has built a solid reputation for delivering cost-effective flight test training to both military and civilian sectors globally. The school's curriculum is informed by extensive experience in flight testing various aircraft, including airplanes and helicopters, for manufacturers worldwide. With a team of highly qualified instructors, ITPS ensures that its training programs are current, effective, and affordable. The institution's innovative and responsive training methods incorporate a diverse range of technologies and operational concepts, enriching the educational experience and preparing students for the complexities of the flight testing profession.

Zymeworks is a biotechnology company focused on optimizing protein-based therapeutics, particularly for cancer treatment. It uses proprietary computational methods to engineer differentiated product candidates, with its lead asset zanidatamab in multiple clinical trials targeting HER2-expressing solid tumors.

Sofdesk Inc. is a software company based in Montreal, Canada, specializing in sales acceleration solutions for the solar and roofing industries. Founded in 2013, Sofdesk develops intuitive web applications designed to help small to medium-sized companies enhance their infrastructure and streamline operations. Its primary products include SolarGraf, which assists solar installers in generating leads and proposals, and RoofGraf, which aids roofing companies in sourcing new business opportunities. By offering a comprehensive suite of tools for project management, automation, and advanced quoting, Sofdesk enables its clients to reduce operational costs and improve their overall efficiency in a competitive market.

Relogix Inc. is a Canadian company based in Ottawa that specializes in developing sensor-based devices for monitoring and tracking unused office spaces. Founded in 2010, it offers a comprehensive system called UtiLive, which incorporates advanced space tracking sensors and an analytics engine powered by machine learning for data analysis. The company employs a sensor-as-a-service pricing model, providing clients with initial floor planning, sensor deployment, and ongoing monitoring through a cloud-based application. Relogix serves large enterprises and commercial real estate portfolios, delivering insights that enable corporate real estate professionals to make informed, data-driven decisions to optimize their real estate strategies. The company's innovative approach leverages its extensive experience in corporate real estate and analytics to enhance the workplace experience and improve the efficiency of global real estate portfolios.

Verafin Inc. is a company that specializes in developing cloud-based software solutions for fraud detection and anti-money laundering (AML) specifically designed for financial institutions in North America. Founded in 2003 and based in Saint John's, Canada, Verafin offers a comprehensive Software-as-a-Service platform that allows banks and credit unions to identify and manage potential money laundering and terrorist financing activities. Its suite of tools includes capabilities for scanning transactions against watch lists, analyzing customer behavior, and facilitating collaborative investigations, thereby reducing false positive alerts. The platform also provides essential features for compliance automation, risk management, and vendor management, addressing various types of fraud, including identity theft and loan fraud. With over 2,600 users, Verafin has established itself as a key player in the industry, partnering with numerous banking associations across the United States to enhance its service offerings.

Element AI is an artificial intelligence company that develops and delivers AI solutions for organizations to identify opportunities to deploy AI and machine learning. It operates an AI as a Service platform that enables businesses to launch and scale AI initiatives in partnership with large corporations. The company maintains an in-house research and development laboratory to advance AI technologies and their deployment in computing infrastructure. Element AI serves industries including insurance, banking and capital markets, manufacturing, logistics, retail, and consumer packaged goods. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Montreal with an additional office in Toronto, it combines software products, services, and tools that help clients operationalize AI, augment decision-making, and improve business performance. Element AI also maintains collaborations with academia and engages in policy discussions related to technology's societal impact, while acting as an integrator to help organizations adopt and implement AI solutions.

Repare Therapeutics is a precision oncology company that discovers and develops novel therapeutics using its synthetic lethality approach. It employs its proprietary SNIPRx platform to systematically identify and target genomic instability, particularly DNA damage repair pathways in cancer cells. The company's lead product candidate, RP-3500, is an oral small molecule inhibitor for treating solid tumors with specific DNA damage repair-related alterations.

CSS Group is a newly formed holding company enagaged in providing field services to Canadian government organizations.

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.

Pit Caribou is a microbrewery founded in 2007, located in L'Anse à Beaufils on the Gaspé Peninsula in Quebec. The brewery focuses on crafting quality beers by utilizing local resources from the Gaspé region. It offers a diverse selection of wheat and red beers in various flavors, catering to a wide range of customer preferences. In addition to its production facilities, Pit Caribou operates pubs in Percé and Montreal, where patrons can enjoy their offerings. The company also features a shop for customers to purchase bottled products and a patio that allows visitors to savor their beers by the sea. Currently, Pit Caribou employs 37 people.

HiFi Engineering Inc. specializes in the development of advanced fiber optic sensing systems, hardware, and visualization software designed for downhole and pipeline applications. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Calgary, Canada, the company offers a range of products, including its HDS MiCro tool for downhole flow monitoring and the HDS MaCro system for permanent pipeline and reservoir monitoring. HiFi Engineering’s systems are tailored for oil and gas service companies in North America, focusing on critical applications such as reservoir monitoring, well integrity assessment, and leak detection. The company’s technology is supported by over 33 patents, showcasing its commitment to innovation in the field. With a team of experienced electrical and software engineers, HiFi Engineering emphasizes the delivery of high-quality data through its cutting-edge sensing technology and software platforms.

ReelData AI specializes in developing artificial intelligence software tailored for the aquaculture industry. Based in Halifax, Canada, the company offers advanced monitoring solutions for fish farms, utilizing feed cameras to measure key metrics such as biomass, sea lice presence, and overall fish health in real-time. This technology enables fish farms to optimize their operations by providing crucial insights into weight distributions, feeding patterns, and growth analysis. By improving the efficiency of feed usage and enhancing fish health, ReelData AI aims to support aquaculture businesses in maximizing their productivity and sustainability. The company was established in 2019.

Invixium Inc., founded in 2012 and based in Markham, Canada, is a global provider of biometric solutions designed to enhance safety, health, security, and productivity for enterprises. The company offers a range of products including Ixm Mycro for personalized home environments, Ixm Touch for employee time tracking, IXM Titan for face recognition and edge computing, IXM Merge for indoor fingerprint tracking, and Ixm Sense for industrial installations. Invixium's solutions also include touchless biometric technologies with face recognition and temperature detection for access control, workforce management, and visitor screening. The company's products are deployed across various industries such as government, banking, healthcare, and education in over 60 countries.

Nicoya Lifesciences Inc. is a Canadian company based in Kitchener that specializes in developing advanced sensor products for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Founded in 2012, Nicoya creates instruments designed to analyze biomolecular interactions, including proteins, antibodies, DNA, RNA, and small molecules. Their product lineup includes surface plasmon resonance (SPR) instruments, spectrophotometers, sensor chips, reagents, and accessories, as well as the OpenSPR, a personal label-free biomolecular analysis instrument. In addition to hardware, Nicoya offers software solutions for real-time kinetic analysis, instrument control, and optical peak tracking, enhancing the capabilities of their analytical tools.

Lynx Equity Limited is a private equity firm founded in November 2007 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with additional offices in San Diego, California, and Calgary, Canada. The firm specializes in management buyouts, recapitalizations, and growth capital investments in small to medium-sized enterprises, primarily targeting companies in North America, particularly in Ontario and Western Canada. Lynx Equity focuses on sectors such as manufacturing, business services, financial services, industrial products, food, clean energy, and consumer products. The firm typically invests between CAD $200,000 and CAD $8 million per transaction in companies with enterprise values ranging from CAD $1 million to CAD $10 million and revenues not exceeding CAD $25 million. Lynx Equity usually seeks to acquire a 100% stake in its portfolio companies, holding investments for three to five years, and structures its investments as a combination of debt and equity. The firm emphasizes transactions involving retiring entrepreneurs looking to transition their businesses.

Pixel Union Design Ltd. is a design company based in Victoria, Canada, specializing in creating custom themes for websites and online stores. Founded in 2009, the company develops tailored solutions for various platforms, including Shopify, WordPress, Bigcommerce, and Tumblr. Its offerings encompass a diverse portfolio of themes, such as Sugar, Grid, Pacific, and Titan, aimed at enhancing the online presence of brands and businesses globally. In addition to theme design, Pixel Union provides a range of web services, including building custom websites and stores, catering to the needs of e-commerce applications and theme agencies, thereby supporting the growth of online retail brands.

Cognibox is a leading company in risk management and contractor compliance, specializing in software solutions for supplier qualification and contractor management. Founded in 1972 and headquartered in Shawinigan, Canada, Cognibox offers a comprehensive online system that facilitates the entire qualification process, including the search and selection of potential suppliers and subcontractors, as well as pre-qualification, evaluation, verification, monitoring, and ongoing follow-up. The company also provides consulting services, e-learning training, file management, and contractor support. Its solutions cater to various industries, including aerospace, mining, metallurgy, agriculture and food, and forest and paper, ensuring that organizations can maintain a high standard of compliance and risk management.

Eigen Innovations Inc. is a Canadian technology company that develops artificial intelligence–driven vision analytics and process control solutions for industrial manufacturers. Its flagship platform, Intellexon, captures video and sensor data from production lines and uses machine learning to identify defects, recommend optimal machine settings, and generate standardized digital inspection records. The company’s OneView software aggregates these records, enabling factory teams to introduce automation, analyze root causes of defects, and reduce recurrence. Eigen Innovations serves sectors such as automotive, food processing, construction materials, and mining, helping clients deploy inline inspection systems that improve quality, predict outcomes, and lower operational risk.

Strato Automation, established in 2010 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, specializes in developing and manufacturing building automation systems. Their product portfolio includes a range of controllers for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, as well as sensors and software solutions for system management. The company's mission is to create simple, open, and smart building control products, benefiting both building owners and occupants. They cater to light commercial systems and enterprise-level building automation, serving diverse sectors such as retail, manufacturing, education, medical, and hospitality.

Founded in 1987, Prophix Software specializes in corporate performance management software. Its unified solution automates financial and operational processes, supporting integrated planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, consolidation, analysis, and strategic planning across various industries worldwide.

Avidbots Corp., founded in 2014 and based in Ottawa, Canada, develops autonomous commercial floor cleaning robots. Its flagship product, NEO, uses laser mapping technology to efficiently clean various spaces such as airports, retail malls, hospitals, and warehouses across seven countries.

ClaroNav is a medical device company based in Toronto, Canada, with additional offices in Europe and East Asia. Founded in 2001, ClaroNav specializes in developing software solutions for medical image processing and surgical navigation. Their flagship product, MicronTracker, detects and tracks the location and orientation of specially marked objects. The company also offers applications like Navident for dental implantation, Navient for general surgeries, NaviX as a surgical navigation platform, and ClaroBot for robotic tool guidance. Additionally, ClaroNav provides services in algorithmic development for image acquisition and calibration, serving diagnostic imaging companies, medical device manufacturers, and medical centers.

Founded in 2002, Hortau designs and manufactures wireless, web-based irrigation management systems. It offers field monitoring stations, sensors for soil tension, temperature, humidity, and weather parameters, along with cloud-based software Irrolis for real-time data capture and remote control of irrigation systems.

Paper is an educational technology company that provides personalized tutoring support for students. Its platform offers live help, essay feedback, real-time reports, and intervention tools to facilitate learning and assist teachers. Founded in 2014, Paper is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.

Nuvyyo Inc. is a technology company based in Kanata, Ontario, Canada, founded in 2010 with the aim of transforming the home media experience for consumers in North America. The company is best known for its flagship product, Tablo, which launched in 2014 as the first app-enabled digital video recorder (DVR) designed for Over-the-Air (OTA) TV. Tablo allows users to discover, watch, and record free television content from their antenna across various devices, providing flexibility and convenience. In addition to Tablo, Nuvyyo offers JetStreamHD, a mobile media solution that streams live TV, videos, songs, and photos to iPads, along with the JetStreamHD Mobile Media Adapter, which connects users to their home network. Nuvyyo distributes its products online and through application stores, catering to an audience seeking easy access to media content.

k-eCommerce is a company that specializes in providing integrated ecommerce solutions tailored for Microsoft Dynamics and SAP platforms. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Laval, Canada, the company offers a comprehensive range of services, including online payment processing and design services. Its solutions cater to both B2B and B2C markets, featuring capabilities such as customer service, sales portals, online marketing, and content management. These tools are designed to streamline and automate business processes, enhance online sales, and improve search engine visibility. k-eCommerce delivers its offerings on demand or on-premise and serves a diverse clientele across various countries, including Germany, Australia, and Britain. The company, previously known as kCentric Technologies, Inc., rebranded to k-eCommerce in November 2013 and currently operates as a subsidiary of Mediagrif Interactive Technologies Inc.

NanoXplore Inc. is a graphene company that specializes in the manufacture and supply of high-volume graphene powder for industrial applications. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Montréal, Canada, the company operates production facilities in both Canada and Switzerland. NanoXplore offers a variety of graphene-based solutions, including GrapheneBlack powder and heXo-G graphene-plastic masterbatch pellets, as well as customized graphene-enhanced plastic and composite products. These offerings cater to various sectors such as transportation, packaging, and electronics. With a strong foundation in carbon chemistry, NanoXplore aims to enhance the performance of its customers' products through innovative graphene technologies.

NanoXplore Inc. is a graphene company that specializes in the manufacture and supply of high-volume graphene powder for industrial applications. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Montréal, Canada, the company operates production facilities in both Canada and Switzerland. NanoXplore offers a variety of graphene-based solutions, including GrapheneBlack powder and heXo-G graphene-plastic masterbatch pellets, as well as customized graphene-enhanced plastic and composite products. These offerings cater to various sectors such as transportation, packaging, and electronics. With a strong foundation in carbon chemistry, NanoXplore aims to enhance the performance of its customers' products through innovative graphene technologies.

Verdant Environmental Technologies, Inc. is a manufacturer of innovative energy management systems primarily designed for the hospitality industry, as well as for commercial and institutional buildings. Founded in 2008 and based in Lachine, Canada, the company develops products that significantly enhance energy efficiency, such as the VX SERIES thermostat, which features built-in occupancy sensors and various energy-saving presets. These products utilize patented motion and thermal sensing technologies to monitor occupancy and automatically adjust heating and cooling, achieving energy savings of over 40% without compromising guest comfort. Verdant also offers a range of accessories, including wireless sensors and remote management tools, to support its energy management solutions. The company markets its products through original equipment manufacturer partners in North America and operates as a subsidiary of Emerson International Holding Company Limited.