Business Development Bank of Canada

The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) is a government-owned financial institution established in 1944, headquartered in Montreal. It aims to foster economic growth and job creation by providing financial products and services primarily to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Canada. BDC offers a range of services, including business loans, subordinate financing, venture capital, and consulting support in areas such as strategic planning and human resource management. The bank serves various industries, including aerospace, automotive, construction, food and beverage, manufacturing, mining, oil and gas, technology, and tourism. With a network of over 100 offices, BDC operates in both official languages, ensuring access to its services for a diverse clientele nationwide.

Steven Abrams

Partner

Nazmin Alani

Partner, Co-Investments

Phil Anzarut

Partner, Growth Venture Co-investment Fund

Dominique Belanger

Managing Partner

Hugo Belisle

Associate, Fund Investments

Tony Bommel

Senior Managing Partner

Kristina D’Amico

Associate, Fund Investments

Nicolas Gravel

Director, Fund Investments

Erika Kurczyn

Manager, Strategic Partnerships

Patrick Latour

SVP Growth & Transition Capital, Wholesale Financing

Joel McInnis

Associate, Fund Investments

Loren Rafeson

Partner, Growth Equity Partners

Michelle Scarborough

Managing Partner, BDC Capital

Robert Simon

Senior Managing Partner

Maxime Tourangeau

Partner

Past deals in Canada

Hojicha Co.

Debt Financing in 2022
Hojicha Co. is the first brand to specialize in Japanese roasted green tea outside of Japan.

Dynamic Capital Equipment Finance

Debt Financing in 2022
Dynamic Capital Equipment Finance is a financial services finance company located in Kelowna.

Entosystem

Venture Round in 2022
Entosystem is a Canadian company based in Sherbrooke that specializes in producing entomological proteins and flour derived from insects. Founded in 2016, the company uses innovative insect farming technologies to convert food waste, particularly grocery waste, into high-value insect protein products. These products, which include dried and live larvae, are aimed primarily at the animal nutrition market. Entosystem's ecologically responsible approach positions it as a key player in the circular agriculture economy, emphasizing sustainability and the recuperation of nutritional value from waste. The company currently employs a small team of six people.

Axya

Seed Round in 2022
Axya, formerly known as GRAD4 Inc., is a Montreal-based company that has developed an artificial intelligence platform aimed at automating industrial operations. The platform offers a software as a service (SaaS) solution that connects small and medium-sized manufacturing shop owners with suppliers, streamlining the subcontracting process for computer numerical control (CNC) machining, sheet metal, and parts manufacturing. Additionally, Axya provides contract management, quotation receipt, tender approval, and data analysis services, all designed to enhance efficiency in the manufacturing sector. Established in 2019, the company's marketplace standardizes and centralizes the subcontracting process, making it easier for users to access necessary services and materials.

Dozr

Series B in 2022
Dozr is a contractor to contractor equipment rental marketplace that is disrupting the construction industry by changing the way contractors manage their equipment. Using Dozr's online marketplace contractors can earn income with their high quality but underutilized equipment by listing their idle equipment for rent, sale, or rent with operator to other contractors within their trusted network. Contractors get significant savings by renting the equipment they need through Dozr.

KOHO Financial

Series D in 2022
KOHO Financial Inc. is a financial technology company based in Toronto, Canada, founded in 2014. The company offers low-cost banking services through a prepaid, reloadable Visa debit card and a mobile application designed to simplify financial management for users. The platform enables customers to conduct day-to-day banking operations while providing various tools for expense management, including spending insights, cash flow projections, and group spending features. By focusing on accessibility and ease of use, KOHO aims to empower individuals to better manage their finances and achieve their financial goals.

Sierra Wireless

Post in 2022
Sierra Wireless, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides device-to-cloud Internet Of Things (IoT) solutions primarily in North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. The company operates through two segments, IoT Solutions and Embedded Broadband. The IoT Solutions segment offers recurring connectivity services, cloud management software, and cellular modules and gateways. The Embedded Broadband segment provides high-speed cellular embedded modules that are used in non-industrial applications, such as automobile, mobile computing, and enterprise networking markets. The company serves enterprises, industrial companies, and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) through direct channels; and indirect channels, including OEMs, distributors, value-added resellers, and mobile network operators. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Richmond, Canada.

Nicoya Lifesciences

Series A in 2021
Nicoya Lifesciences Inc. develops sensor products to get affinity, kinetics, and specificity for proteins, antibodies, DNA, RNA, enzymes, polymers, and small molecules. The company offers surface plasmon resonance (SPR) instruments, spectrophotometers, sensor chips, SPR reagents and kits, and SPR accessories; and OpenSPR, a personal label-free biomolecular analysis instrument. It also provides software solutions, such as TraceDrawer, a real-time kinetic analysis software; OpenSPR software that allows the control of the OpenSPR instrument and real time data acquisition; and OpenSpec, a software program for real time optical peak tracking. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Kitchener, Canada.

General Fusion

Series E in 2021
General Fusion Inc. develops commercial Magnetized Target Fusion, a hybrid between magnetic fusion and inertial confinement fusion for transforming energy supply. It also develops scale subsystems, including scale plasma injectors, acoustic drivers, and liquid metal vortex compression tests. The company was founded in 2002 and is based in Burnaby, Canada.

Booxi

Seed Round in 2021
Booxi is a developer of business management software focused on simplifying appointment-based operations for retailers. The company's platform provides a range of features, including Customer Relationship Management (CRM), appointment management, online payment processing, and staff calendar management. By integrating these functionalities, Booxi aims to enhance the customer experience while streamlining event and appointment scheduling for businesses. The software also incorporates marketing automation tools and a virtual assistant, further supporting retailers in managing their appointments efficiently.

MSP Corp

Funding Round in 2021
MSP Corp acquires and partners with high-performing Managed Service Providers in Canada and the United States to provide resources, technology, and business support to empower exceptional MSP teams. We enable the best to be even better.

Introhive

Series C in 2021
Introhive, Inc. is a Canadian company based in Fredericton that specializes in developing contact mining software applications and a revenue acceleration platform. Founded in 2012 by Jody Glidden and Stewart Walchli, Introhive offers a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution aimed at enhancing customer experience management and increasing organizational revenues. The platform integrates relationship intelligence into customer relationship management (CRM) systems through data automation and sales acceleration features. It enables organizations to transform disorganized data into actionable insights, facilitating processes such as sales hiring, prospecting, territory assignment, renewals, and lead scoring. Through its enterprise relationship management solution, Introhive provides valuable insights that drive productivity and improve CRM adoption.

ApplyBoard

Series D in 2021
ApplyBoard is the world's largest online platform that empowers students around the world to access the best education by connecting international students, recruitment partners, and academic institutions on its platform. Founded in 2015, the company is headquartered in Kitchener, ON Canada, with over 500 staff members spanning 20 countries. ApplyBoard has built partnerships with over 1,200 primary, secondary, and post-secondary institutions, and works with 4,000+ Recruitment Partners, to drive highly qualified applicants and diversity to campuses across Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom. To date, the company has assisted more than 120,000 students with their educational journey.

The GIST

Debt Financing in 2021
The GIST is an audience engagement company focused on connecting and empowering underserved sports fans, particularly women, within the sports industry. Founded by women who recognized the lack of diversity and representation in sports conversations, The GIST addresses the challenges faced by fans who often feel excluded. By providing sports news, experiences, and a community tailored specifically for women, The GIST fosters a space where female fans can engage with sports on their terms. The company aims to level the playing field and ensure that all sports enthusiasts have the opportunity to participate in discussions and experiences that enrich their connection to the sports world.

Neurescence

Debt Financing in 2021
Neurescence Inc. develops assessment tools for brain diseases and developing effective therapeutics. The company offers two types of GRIN lenses for imaging different areas of the central nervous system. Its thin, cylindrical, graded-refractive-index lenses (grin) get implanted along with focus adjustable fiber-lens connector in any region of the brain and spinal cord; and allows imaging fiber bundle to connect to the implanted GRIN lens to transmit the fluorescence signal from neurons to the CMOS sensor. It also offers Quartet, a miniature fluorescence microscope and data collection software package optimized for neuronal calcium imaging. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Exact Imaging

Venture Round in 2021
Exact Imaging develops high-resolution micro-ultrasound systems for enabling real-time imaging and guided biopsies in the urological market for prostate cancer. Its micro-ultrasound system enables visualization and targeting of suspicious regions, in addition to performing systematic TRUS biopsies for prostate cancer imaging and the surrounding anatomy. The company also offers FusionVu micro-ultrasound/MRI fusion application to complement its ExactVu micro-ultrasound system for prostate imaging and biopsy. Exact Imaging was formerly known as Imagistx, Inc. and changed its name to Exact Imaging in March 2015. The company was founded in 2003 and is based in Markham, Canada.

Peak Power

Series A in 2021
Peak’s AI-powered software enables intelligent energy in smart cities by optimizing synthetic, stationary, and mobile batteries to act as grid resources. Peak’s solutions reduce operating costs and the environmental footprint of our clients while decreasing strain on the grid.

FLO

Series C in 2020
AddÉnergie Technologies Inc. is a leading Canadian company specializing in smart charging solutions for electric vehicles. Established in 2009 and based in Québec, the company develops, manufactures, and operates a range of charging stations tailored for various market segments, including the public sector, employers, multi-residential buildings, and fleets. Its product offerings include the SmartTWO and SmartDC charging stations for commercial and industrial use, as well as specialized solutions like the CoRe+ charger for private areas and the Curbside Charger. AddÉnergie is also the provider of the Electric Circuit and VERnetworkTM, two of Canada’s largest charging station networks, which collectively feature over 2,000 charging stations. The company supplies both the hardware and software necessary for managing these networks, and it is poised to expand its operations through new partnerships and networks internationally.

GHGSat

Series B in 2020
GHGSat Incorporated provides greenhouse gas emissions monitoring data and services. The company offers data products, including surface reflectance images, abundance datasets, concentration maps, and monitoring and emission rates. Its analysis services include monitoring of targeted sites, such as natural gas leaks from pipelines; emission rate estimations, including inventory analysis emission rate of species; augmented analysis of emissions; mosaics of commercial satellite imagery products; and trending analysis of emissions from individual sites, or grouped sites. The company offers its products through a network of resellers to oil and gas, power generation, mining, waste management, and agriculture markets in Canada and internationally. GHGSat Incorporated was founded in 2011 and is based in Montreal, Canada.

Flyscan

Venture Round in 2020
Flyscan Systems Inc. develops airborne platform that automates the detection of small oil leaks and offers a series of visual inspection functions. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Québec, Canada.

Fable

Seed Round in 2020
Fable Tech Labs Inc. is a Toronto-based software company founded in 2018 that specializes in enhancing digital accessibility for individuals with disabilities. Its platform connects researchers, designers, and developers with users who have disabilities, allowing businesses to test and refine their online products. By leveraging feedback from individuals using assistive technology, Fable helps clients gain insights into the user experience and create customized reports aimed at improving digital accessibility. The platform offers flexible monthly plans, enabling product developers to receive consistent feedback across various assistive technologies, browsers, and devices. Fable's mission is to support the creation of accessible digital products, addressing the needs of over one billion people living with disabilities.

D-BOX Technologies

Post in 2020
D-BOX Technologies designs and manufactures motion systems for the entertainment and industrial markets worldwide. The company’s D-BOX Motion Code technology uses motion effects programmed for visual content that are sent to a motion system integrated into a platform, a seat, or other product and results in motion synchronization with on-screen action. It offers D-BOX MFX motion systems, D-BOX servers, and D-BOX transmitters for commercial theatres; motion platforms, systems, and controllers for home theatre submarket; and D-BOX actuators and motion interface to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). D-BOX Technologies was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Longueuil, Canada.

ApplyBoard

Series C in 2020
ApplyBoard is the world's largest online platform that empowers students around the world to access the best education by connecting international students, recruitment partners, and academic institutions on its platform. Founded in 2015, the company is headquartered in Kitchener, ON Canada, with over 500 staff members spanning 20 countries. ApplyBoard has built partnerships with over 1,200 primary, secondary, and post-secondary institutions, and works with 4,000+ Recruitment Partners, to drive highly qualified applicants and diversity to campuses across Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom. To date, the company has assisted more than 120,000 students with their educational journey.

Clear Blue Technologies

Debt Financing in 2020
Clear Blue Technologies International Inc. specializes in off-grid power solutions that integrate renewable energy with advanced communication and cloud technology. The company develops and sells products designed to power, control, and manage solar and hybrid systems, primarily serving applications such as street lights, security systems, telecommunications, emergency power, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Its offerings include solar and wind controllers, telecom solar power systems, illumience cloud controls, Nano-grid power packs, and solar-powered outdoor lighting systems marketed under the Illumient brand. Additionally, Clear Blue provides remote power management services to enhance the reliability and efficiency of these systems. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, the company operates across Canada, the United States, the Middle East, and Africa.

PAPER

Venture Round in 2020
Improve student achievement and teacher effectiveness with the leading Educational Support System. Leading school districts make Paper part of their strategic plan. Whether you need to support a high ELL population, improve math/English proficiency, reduce teacher turnover, or address opportunity gaps in a diverse socio-economic community, Paper helps you reach your district goals. Educational Equity Like Never Before Paper is the first comprehensive Educational Support System (ESS) featuring live help and writing feedback for students paired with real-time feedback and intervention tools for teachers.

MaxSold Incorporated

Venture Round in 2020
MaxSold Incorporated is a goods sell easily and profitably from an estate

Zetane Systems

Debt Financing in 2020
Zetane Systems is a Montreal-region software technology company specializing in commercial applications of artificial intelligence (AI). Zetane AI development engine is proprietary software that provides a visual, intuitive, and collaborative environment for businesses to build AI solutions and products based on machine learning models. The company aims to make the development of AI solutions more accessible to AI teams in businesses and promote abilities to explain the inner workings of complex neural networks to address “black box” concerns, increase stakeholder buy-in, reduce time to market, and mitigate risks prior to deployment. In addition to selling powerful software, the company also provides a full suite of consulting services to facilitate the adoption of AI solutions in diverse industries.

WeCook Meals

Venture Round in 2020
WeCook Meals produces and delivers home cooked fast food. Its online sales platform allows users to select from a range of meals, meats, and snacks; choose delivery location; and receive order. WeCook Meals was formerly known as Nutrition Fit Plus and changed its name to WeCook Meals. The company was incorporated in 2010 and is based in Dorval, Canada.

Reshift security

Seed Round in 2020
Reshift Security Inc. develops secure software for organizations. The company is based in Nepean, Canada.

General Fusion

Series E in 2019
General Fusion Inc. develops commercial Magnetized Target Fusion, a hybrid between magnetic fusion and inertial confinement fusion for transforming energy supply. It also develops scale subsystems, including scale plasma injectors, acoustic drivers, and liquid metal vortex compression tests. The company was founded in 2002 and is based in Burnaby, Canada.

Element AI

Series B in 2019
Element AI Inc. provides artificial intelligence solutions (AI) for organizations to identify opportunities to use artificial intelligence and machine learning and build AI solutions. It operates an AI as a Service (AIaaS) platform that enables businesses to launch and incubate AI solutions in partnership with large corporations. The company also operates a research and development laboratory that conducts research to deploy AI in computing infrastructure. It provides its products to insurance, banking and capital markets, manufacturing, logistics, retail, and consumer packaged goods industries. Element AI Inc. was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada with an additional office in Toronto, Canada.

Element AI

Series B in 2019
Element AI Inc. provides artificial intelligence solutions (AI) for organizations to identify opportunities to use artificial intelligence and machine learning and build AI solutions. It operates an AI as a Service (AIaaS) platform that enables businesses to launch and incubate AI solutions in partnership with large corporations. The company also operates a research and development laboratory that conducts research to deploy AI in computing infrastructure. It provides its products to insurance, banking and capital markets, manufacturing, logistics, retail, and consumer packaged goods industries. Element AI Inc. was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada with an additional office in Toronto, Canada.

Periculum

Funding Round in 2019
Periculum is an alternate credit rating solution for underserved markets, and their vision is to unlock credit for the developing world to accelerate economic empowerment. They provide lenders and financial institutions across Africa with a machine learning, alternate credit assessment solution. Their machine learning model has an 80% default prediction accuracy, better than FICO, Equifax, and Trans Union. Periculum is going to become an Africa-wide credit bureau, providing credit profiles to people and companies across the continent.

Nudge

Series B in 2019
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.

FISPAN

Series A in 2019
FI.SPAN Services Inc. develops connecting application programming interface (API's) for the banking and financial industry. It offers Client Connectivity Suite, which helps banks to build and maintain live connections to their clients' enterprise resource planning (ERP), accounting, and treasury management systems; API Enablement Suite, which allows banks to put an API gateway for legacy payment capability, data enablement, reports and models, and fintech testing; Fintegration Suite, which helps to manage the secure exchange of data and services between banks and fintech companies; FI.CORE, which is a core platform includes a set of extension adapters, which are designed to quickly implement custom connectivity with a banks’ own infrastructure, clients business applications and external FinTech firms. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Vancouver, Canada.

Vendasta

Venture Round in 2019
Vendasta offers software and services to professionals who sell digital solutions to local businesses. The tools power the local businesses’ digital presence and online reputation. Marketing agencies, broadcasters, publishers, technology companies, banks, yellow pages, and telecoms are able to drive down their cost of sales while increasing margins using Vendasta’s platform. They delight clients using Vendasta’s white-labelled solutions, including its award-winning needs assessment, automated email marketing campaigns, easy-to-use CRM, marketplace of resellable apps & services, and fulfillment agency. Vendasta has been named to the Deloitte Technology Fast 500, the Deloitte Technology Fast 50, and Canadian Business Magazine’s Profit 500.

Svante

Series C in 2019
Svante specializes in providing innovative solutions for capturing large-scale CO2 emissions from emissions-intensive industries. The company offers a commercially viable method to capture carbon dioxide from existing infrastructure, allowing for either safe storage or recycling for industrial use in a closed loop. Svante's technology stands out by enabling CO2 capture at less than half the capital cost of traditional solutions, making industrial-scale carbon capture both feasible and efficient. The company is supported by a distinguished Board of Directors, including notable figures such as Nobel Laureate Steven Chu and former Airbus Group Chief Technical Officer Jean Botti, which underscores its commitment to advancing carbon capture technologies.

Animikii Inc.

Debt Financing in 2019
Animikii is a values-driven company; we’re B Corp Certified and a CCAB CERTIFIED ABORIGINAL BUSINESS. They believe that the success of our business is dependant on the ability to live out their values through their work and relationships with clients and partners.Animikii is a digital agency that drives social innovation through Indigenous technology. They see technology as an economic driver and path towards Indigenous self-sufficiency. They’re a team of Indigenous and non-Indigenous innovators committed to Reconciliation and they want to work with you to drive equitable outcomes for Indigenous Peoples.

Bridgit

Series A in 2019
Bridgit Inc., founded in 2014 by civil engineer Lauren Lake and entrepreneur Mallorie Brodie, specializes in construction project management solutions. Headquartered in Kitchener, Canada, the company offers two primary products: Bridgit Bench and Bridgit Field. Bridgit Bench is a construction resource planning and workforce management tool designed to streamline the management of construction resources, eliminating the need for cumbersome spreadsheets. Bridgit Field focuses on enhancing communication, accountability, and visibility on construction sites, making project management more efficient and straightforward. By leveraging modern technology, Bridgit aims to simplify the complexities of construction projects, helping contractors and developers complete their work more effectively and on time.

Delvinia

Grant in 2018
We’re a digital strategy and customer experience design firm. We apply our insights to design innovative strategies for enhancing digital experiences.

U-Bicycle

Seed Round in 2018
U-bicycle is a multi-modal smart transportation platform that promotes seamless connectivity and supports smart city programs. Bikes and e-scooters are available at specific locations to solve short distance commuting needs. We provide an active, healthy, eco-friendly and affordable mode of transportation for locals, tourists, and anyone who is just curious. Experience U-bicycle by downloading the app at Google Play or the App Store.

GHGSat

Series A in 2018
GHGSat Incorporated provides greenhouse gas emissions monitoring data and services. The company offers data products, including surface reflectance images, abundance datasets, concentration maps, and monitoring and emission rates. Its analysis services include monitoring of targeted sites, such as natural gas leaks from pipelines; emission rate estimations, including inventory analysis emission rate of species; augmented analysis of emissions; mosaics of commercial satellite imagery products; and trending analysis of emissions from individual sites, or grouped sites. The company offers its products through a network of resellers to oil and gas, power generation, mining, waste management, and agriculture markets in Canada and internationally. GHGSat Incorporated was founded in 2011 and is based in Montreal, Canada.

Hoppier

Debt Financing in 2018
Hoppier is a company that provides a streamlined office snacking solution aimed at enhancing workplace happiness and productivity. Founded in 2016 and based in Ottawa, Canada, Hoppier addresses the challenges of ordering snacks and supplies for larger teams, simplifying the purchasing process through its technology-driven platform. This solution enables organizations to efficiently manage their office needs while adhering to budget constraints. Over 500 offices in the US and Canada have utilized Hoppier's services, benefiting more than 10,000 employees. Notable clients include major organizations such as Uber, Concordia University, TripAdvisor, Wealthsimple, CIBC, and Canvas Pop.

ecobee

Series C in 2018
ecobee, Inc. manufactures and sells Wi-Fi enabled smart thermostats and light automation equipment with remote sensors and voice control for residential and commercial applications. Its products include SmartThermostat with voice control, ecobee3 lite, SmartSensor, and ecobee Switch+. The company also offers a mobile application in support to its products through iOS, Android, and BlackBerry platforms. It retails its products online. ecobee, Inc. was formerly known as Avaning Inc. and changed its name to ecobee, Inc. in October 2008. The company was founded in 2007 and is based in Toronto, Canada.

Keatext

Seed Round in 2018
Keatext Inc. is a Montreal-based company founded in 2010 that offers a cloud-based solution designed to enhance business performance by analyzing customer feedback. Its primary product, Keatext, synthesizes unstructured data from various sources, including surveys, online reviews, chat logs, and social media, to provide actionable insights. This enables businesses to understand customer preferences and respond promptly to their needs. By delivering these insights on a comprehensive custom dashboard, Keatext helps organizations cultivate meaningful relationships with their customers and improve overall customer experience management.

VMIK Glasses

Debt Financing in 2018
VMIK Glass is a company specializing in the manufacture of tempered and laminated glass for the residential, commercial, industrial and institutional market. Glaziers, staircase manufacturers, door and window manufacturers and all construction professionals benefit from VMIK's expertise every day .

Rise Asset Development

Debt Financing in 2018
Rise works to empower business owners with access to financing and business support. They recognize the interdependency of financial well-being to one’s overall quality of life. Rise is committed to improving the lives of people who are unable to secure employment due to mental health or addictions challenges. They invest in entrepreneurs with mental health or addiction challenges.

EhEye

Debt Financing in 2018
EhEye specializes in public safety and video surveillance by using analytics and artificial intelligence.

Glutenberg Group

Debt Financing in 2017
Producer of craft beers and spirits intended to deliver a unique drinking experience. The company offers gluten-free craft beer with a variety of flavors to the domestic and international markets.

Longpré BP

Venture Round in 2017
Les Entreprises Longpré manufactures and sells precast concrete toppings on wooden structures for the housing and multi-unit condo construction industry. Longpré BP was founded in Sherbrooke in 2017.

Transit

Series A in 2017
Transit is a mobile app intended to help its users navigate their cities. Transit simplifies local travel in 125 cities worldwide. Upon launch, the bright, intuitive interface shows all nearby transportation options and departures. Users can plan trips, set reminders, and get notifications about disruptions. Plus, Transit also integrates other sustainable transport modes -- bike sharing, car sharing and Uber -- so users can determine the best way to get from A to B. With millions of active users in the US and Canada, Transit has emerged as the leading urban transit app in North America. The company is based in Montreal, Quebec.

Assent Inc.

Series B in 2017
Assent Inc. specializes in compliance software and data management solutions that assist organizations in navigating regulatory requirements. The company offers a range of products, including Global Product Regulatory Software for managing compliance portfolios, Environmental Compliance Software for environmental regulations, and Custom Compliance Survey Software for gathering and analyzing supplier data. Additionally, Assent provides Inspection Software for creating compliance forms, Platform Configuration and Implementation services, and a Supply Chain Data Procurement Platform for compliance data transmission. Their Ethical Supply Chain Software addresses federal acquisition regulations, while the Full Materials Disclosure module streamlines supply chain outreach. Beyond software, Assent offers regulatory compliance consulting, compliance planning, data collection, and reporting services. Founded in 2005 and based in Ottawa, Canada, Assent serves a diverse clientele, from mid-sized companies to Fortune 500 firms, with a strong emphasis on customer service and collaboration.

Element AI

Series A in 2017
Element AI Inc. provides artificial intelligence solutions (AI) for organizations to identify opportunities to use artificial intelligence and machine learning and build AI solutions. It operates an AI as a Service (AIaaS) platform that enables businesses to launch and incubate AI solutions in partnership with large corporations. The company also operates a research and development laboratory that conducts research to deploy AI in computing infrastructure. It provides its products to insurance, banking and capital markets, manufacturing, logistics, retail, and consumer packaged goods industries. Element AI Inc. was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada with an additional office in Toronto, Canada.

bottlebeez

Convertible Note in 2017
bottlebeez is a multipurpose suite of mobile and web applications aimed for consumers and businesses within the hospitality and nightlife space.

Kinesiq inc

Debt Financing in 2017
Kinesiq create and commercialize equipment that integrates motion technologies and multimedia content allowing improvement of physical and mental health, that are interesting and simple to use, efficient and adapted to people of all age for them to stay active, productive and autonomous

Wherego

Debt Financing in 2017
Wherego helps Chinese travelers discover and enjoy Canada as a Chinese-friendly destination. Over 750k Chinese tourists are projected to visit Canada in 2017, growing at 23% growth rate. Traditionally they traveled in groups, travel by bus and takes a lot of pictures in landmarks. However, with the rise of middle- and upper- class in China, they are more willing to spend money on a memorable and unique experience in Canada. The company offers a mobile platform for Chinese tourists to discover, plan and purchase their itineraries. Supported by AI technology, Wherego recommends the best options for the itineraries.

InvestorCom

Venture Round in 2017
InvestorCOM is a leader in providing financial technology and outsourcing services to banks, asset managers, insurance companies and investment dealers. They have developed an innovative suite of FinTech solutions in response to increasing regulation and the demand for more effective communication and disclosure from the financial services industry.

Procurify

Series A in 2016
Procurify is a cloud-based procurement software solution that gives you control and visibility. Their main goal is to help your company generate cost savings. It's done by providing a platform to streamline purchases, give optimized spending, and increase visibility throughout the entire procure-to-pay process.

Mosaic Manufacturing

Seed Round in 2016
Mosaic Manufacturing Ltd. produces hardware and software for combining multiple filaments into single filament strand to be fed into a printer to enable 3D printing. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Toronto, Canada.

Strongpoint

Debt Financing in 2016
Strongpoint provides companies with Netsuite and Salesforce to manage change in their systems, enabling them to drive growth with confidence and certainty.

Assent Inc.

Series A in 2016
Assent Inc. specializes in compliance software and data management solutions that assist organizations in navigating regulatory requirements. The company offers a range of products, including Global Product Regulatory Software for managing compliance portfolios, Environmental Compliance Software for environmental regulations, and Custom Compliance Survey Software for gathering and analyzing supplier data. Additionally, Assent provides Inspection Software for creating compliance forms, Platform Configuration and Implementation services, and a Supply Chain Data Procurement Platform for compliance data transmission. Their Ethical Supply Chain Software addresses federal acquisition regulations, while the Full Materials Disclosure module streamlines supply chain outreach. Beyond software, Assent offers regulatory compliance consulting, compliance planning, data collection, and reporting services. Founded in 2005 and based in Ottawa, Canada, Assent serves a diverse clientele, from mid-sized companies to Fortune 500 firms, with a strong emphasis on customer service and collaboration.

nutritionr

Seed Round in 2016
Nutritionr is an online platform that offers personalized and professional nutritional coaching. It aims to have a positive impact on the quality of life of our customers by giving them easy access to the necessary resources.

Invixium

Series A in 2016
Headquartered in Toronto, Canada with an R&D centre in Ahmedabad, India, we believe that smart technology also has to be elegant. In simple terms, our products replace antiquated and vulnerable methods of entry such as keys, passwords, PINs and cards with modern and internet ready fingerprint based biometric products. Whether it is product packaging, the product itself or the user interface; every little aspect is exquisitely designed and consumer centric with a promise of touching your soul.

Diablo Technologies

Series C in 2016
Diablo Technologies is a private fabless semiconductor company established in 2002, specializing in the design of large mixed signal ASIC products that prioritize high data rates, low power consumption, and low latency. The company focuses on developing memory system interface products aimed at next-generation enterprise computing, particularly for data-intensive applications. By leveraging deep sub-micron CMOS technology, Diablo's products enhance the performance of memory systems, accelerating virtualization, database management, financial services, and big data analytics. This advancement enables organizations to achieve greater business value through improved efficiency and resource consolidation in their computing environments.

Procurify

Seed Round in 2015
Procurify is a cloud-based procurement software solution that gives you control and visibility. Their main goal is to help your company generate cost savings. It's done by providing a platform to streamline purchases, give optimized spending, and increase visibility throughout the entire procure-to-pay process.
Spring Loaded Technology is changing the way the world moves. We're a company that thrives at the interface of research and development to build and deliver breakthrough technologies that can change and improve lives. Our flagship product, LevitationTM is the world’s first compact and powerful bionic knee brace capable of enhancing the power output of the leg muscles. For athletes, our braces offer reduced fatigue, heightened endurance, and increased performance. For individuals with a knee injury or mobility impairment, our braces function to restore mobility, reduce joint compression, and reduce pain. Whether it’s new heights of athletic performance or a return to the lifestyle you are accustomed to, Spring Loaded Technology is building a brace for you.

Omnimed.Com

Debt Financing in 2015
OmnimedCom is a computer software company.

Budge Studios

Private Equity Round in 2015
Budge Studios Inc. is a company based in Montreal, Canada, that specializes in developing and publishing children's applications for smartphones and tablets. Founded in 2010, Budge Studios offers a diverse portfolio of apps that includes original and branded properties aimed at entertaining and educating children. Its notable offerings feature popular characters from franchises such as Barbie, Thomas & Friends, Strawberry Shortcake, Caillou, The Smurfs, Hello Kitty, and Crayola. The company's applications are designed to be safe and age-appropriate, ensuring that children can engage with them in a creative and enjoyable manner. Additionally, Budge Studios has introduced the Budge Playgroup program, which invites parents or legal guardians to participate in the app development process, promoting a collaborative approach to content creation.

Prodomax Automation

Seed Round in 2015
Prodomax Automation Ltd. designs, manufactures, and constructs automated manufacturing solutions for assembly, welding, machining, material handling, and laser cutting/welding applications and processes. It offers resistance welding systems, arc welding systems, assembly systems, hot stamping systems, laser systems, and nonautomotive systems. The company serves customers in various industries, including automotive, electronics, and consumer products. Prodomax Automation Ltd. was founded in 1971 and is based in Barrie, Canada. As of July 23, 2018, Prodomax Automation Ltd. operates as a subsidiary of Jenoptik AG.

Wagepoint

Seed Round in 2014
Wagepoint Inc. is a Calgary-based company that specializes in payroll software solutions tailored for small businesses in North America. Founded in 2012, Wagepoint offers user-friendly applications designed to facilitate timely employee payments and ensure compliance with government regulations. Its primary products include Track, which assists with time and attendance tracking, and Luna, which manages time-off payments. Additionally, Wagepoint provides features such as direct deposit, payroll calculations, management of state and local taxes, wage detail reports, online paystubs, and support for contractor payments and additional income sources. The company's focus is on simplifying payroll processes for small and medium-sized businesses, enhancing operational efficiency and employee satisfaction.

Provender

Seed Round in 2014
Provender is an online platform that enables farmers to create direct-trade associations with buyers. The platform allows farmers to quantify and organize their yields, and make that data accessible to buyers everywhere. Provender was founded in April 2013 and is based in Montréal, Quebec.

Privacy Analytics

Seed Round in 2014
Privacy Analytics allows healthcare organizations to quickly and easily apply a responsible de-identification methodology that ensures individual privacy and legal compliance.

D-Wave

Venture Round in 2014
D-Wave Quantum Inc. specializes in developing and delivering quantum computing systems, software, and services, making it a leader in the quantum computing industry. As the first company to commercialize quantum computers, D-Wave builds both annealing and gate-model quantum computers. The company's offerings include various systems such as the D-Wave One, D-Wave Two, and the cloud-based Leap service, which provides real-time access to quantum computing resources. D-Wave's technology addresses a wide range of applications, including logistics, artificial intelligence, drug discovery, and financial modeling. The company also offers professional services, training, and customer support to assist clients in leveraging quantum computing for practical solutions. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Burnaby, Canada, D-Wave has additional offices and research facilities in California, serving clients from various sectors, including defense, finance, academia, and energy.

BlackBridge

Venture Round in 2014
BlackBridge is focused on providing end to end solutions across the geospatial value chain. This includes satellite operations, ground station services, data center and geocloud solutions, and worldwide satellite imagery distribution through over 100 BlackBridge partners, combined with the creation of value added products and services.

Pythian

Venture Round in 2014
Pythian specializes in the planning, deployment and ongoing operational support of especially valuable or strategic enterprise data infrastructure running Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, Netezza, MongoDB and Hadoop. Pythian's services are available worldwide and Pythian employs systems engineers, database and applications architects and administrators, and systems specialists in 22 countries of the world. Notable clients include Beats Musix, PPL, Forbes Media, TinyCo, Adobe, Symantec, Australia Post, The New York Times Corporation, RockYou, Digital River, Freshdirect, Rakuten and Sonos. Pythian also has a practice specializing in enterprise infrastructure services, performing the management of operating systems, network and storage support for mission-critical enterprise servers. Finally, Pythian is the parent company to Adminiscope, the SAAS Privileged Access Management system. Adminiscope allows stakeholders to manage, supervise and record all activities performed by internal and external privileged users.

Voltera

Grant in 2014
Voltera is a manufacturer of circuit board printers designed to expedite hardware development for engineers. By enabling rapid prototyping of circuit boards within minutes, Voltera addresses the challenges associated with traditional fabrication processes, which often involve significant costs and lengthy lead times. This innovative technology allows organizations to iterate on circuit layouts quickly, drastically reducing the time and expense typically associated with outsourcing board fabrication. As a result, the development cycle can be shortened from months to days, empowering companies to bring new products to market more efficiently and effectively.

Think Dirty

Pre Seed Round in 2013
Think Dirty Inc. is a Toronto-based company that offers a mobile application designed to help consumers identify potentially harmful ingredients in cosmetics and personal care products. Users can quickly search for products or scan barcodes to access detailed information about their contents. The app generates a score that reflects the safety of each product, drawing on data from various reputable sources, including government regulations, peer-reviewed studies, and reports from non-profit health organizations. By providing this information, Think Dirty aims to empower consumers to make informed choices about the products they use, promoting a more conscious approach to beauty and personal care.

Revision Military

Private Equity Round in 2013
Revision Military, Inc. specializes in the development and delivery of protective equipment tailored for military applications worldwide. The company focuses on providing military eyewear, including spectacles and goggles that safeguard against ballistic, UV, and environmental hazards, as well as laser protective lenses. In addition to eyewear, Revision offers protection solutions for the face, head, and torso. Its clientele encompasses various defense organizations, including the U.S. Department of Defense, the Canadian Department of National Defense, and the UK Ministry of Defense, among others. Revision Military distributes its products through a network of dealers in the United States and internationally, as well as through online sales. Founded in 2001, the company is headquartered in Essex Junction, Vermont, with additional offices in Luxembourg and Canada.

Diablo Technologies

Venture Round in 2013
Diablo Technologies is a private fabless semiconductor company established in 2002, specializing in the design of large mixed signal ASIC products that prioritize high data rates, low power consumption, and low latency. The company focuses on developing memory system interface products aimed at next-generation enterprise computing, particularly for data-intensive applications. By leveraging deep sub-micron CMOS technology, Diablo's products enhance the performance of memory systems, accelerating virtualization, database management, financial services, and big data analytics. This advancement enables organizations to achieve greater business value through improved efficiency and resource consolidation in their computing environments.

HPC Energy Services

Venture Round in 2013
HPC Energy Services, based in Calgary, Canada, specializes in horizontal drilling technologies. The company provides integrated oil and gas services that are designed to adapt to the evolving demands of the drilling industry. By offering a range of tools and solutions that enhance efficiency from the drilling rig to the drill bit, HPC Energy Services aims to support its customers in optimizing their operations.

D-Wave

Venture Round in 2012
D-Wave Quantum Inc. specializes in developing and delivering quantum computing systems, software, and services, making it a leader in the quantum computing industry. As the first company to commercialize quantum computers, D-Wave builds both annealing and gate-model quantum computers. The company's offerings include various systems such as the D-Wave One, D-Wave Two, and the cloud-based Leap service, which provides real-time access to quantum computing resources. D-Wave's technology addresses a wide range of applications, including logistics, artificial intelligence, drug discovery, and financial modeling. The company also offers professional services, training, and customer support to assist clients in leveraging quantum computing for practical solutions. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Burnaby, Canada, D-Wave has additional offices and research facilities in California, serving clients from various sectors, including defense, finance, academia, and energy.

Axine Water Technologies

Seed Round in 2012
Axine Water Technologies is a Vancouver-based developer of wastewater treatment technologies and solutions established by founder and Chief Engineer, Colleen Legzdins. They’re specifically focused on overcoming the complex, expensive, and often ineffective nature of today’s incumbent wastewater systems by developing low-cost, energy-efficient solutions for treating dissolved organic pollutants such as phenols, aromatics, acids, dyes, PHPs, dioxins, and pharmaceuticals that enable industrial and municipal customers to reduce costs and improve performance of their wastewater treatment. Their solutions are based on a proprietary electrolytic oxidation technology that treats high concentrations (up to 5000 mg/L COD) of toxic organics, biodegradable organics, ammonia, pathogens, and some inorganics in a single step without chemicals and without producing sludge.

Solantro Semiconductor

Series A in 2012
Solantro is a leader in module integrated electronic technology for intelligent solar solutions. The company has assembled a team of proven entrepreneurs with deep experience in system architecture, semiconductors, power conversion, RF and distributed communications systems.

FounderFuel

Convertible Note in 2012
FounderFuel is a mentor-driven venture accelerator based in Montreal, Canada, established in 2011 by Real Ventures. The accelerator offers a three-month intensive program designed to assist new startups in progressing along their venture path. By providing access to a network of experienced entrepreneurs, operators, and executives, FounderFuel helps companies refine their visions, expand their networks, and accelerate their growth. The firm focuses on seed funding and emphasizes technology, particularly in areas such as artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Circle Cardiovascular Imaging

Venture Round in 2011
Circle Cardiovascular Imaging develops and markets cardiovascular post-processing software for the evaluation of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and CT images. It offers cmr42, a cardiovascular post-processing software for viewing and analyzing cardiovascular MR (CMR) images; ct42, a cardiovascular post-processing software for viewing and analyzing CCT images; cvi42, an integrated cardiovascular post-processing software for viewing and analyzing CMR and CCT images; and report42, a software solution that facilitates the documentation and reporting of CMR and CCT images. Circle Cardiovascular Imaging also provides product support, and training and education services for its software. Its software is used in the treatment of various indications, including heart failure, coronary artery disease, ischemic heart disease, myocardial infarction/scar, non-ischemic CM, myocarditis, valvular heart disease, cardiac masses, pericardial disease, pulmonary angiography, atrial fibrillation, carotid disease, and thoracic aortic disease. Its software is used by physicians and healthcare institutions in clinical and research settings. Circle Cardiovascular Imaging markets its software through a network of distributors worldwide. Kelly Cherniwchan founded it in 2007, with its headquarters in Calgary in Canada.

Milestone Pharmaceuticals

Series A in 2011
Milestone Pharmaceuticals Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, develops and commercializes etripamil for the treatment of cardiovascular indications. It is developing etripamil, a novel channel blocker, which is in Phase III clinical trial for the treatment of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia in the United States and Canada, as well as for the treatment of atrial fibrillation, angina, and other cardiovascular indications. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Montréal, Canada.

Nexterra

Venture Round in 2011
Nexterra develops, manufactures and delivers advanced gasification systems that enable customers to self-generate clean, low cost heat and power at industrial and institutional facilities using waste fuels. In an era of higher energy prices, this means dramatically lower costs, higher operating margins and less reliance on fossil fuels and grid-purchased electricity. Furthermore, by using renewable biomass fuels such as wood waste, customers can dramatically reduce their carbon footprint.

Profound Medical Inc

Series A in 2011
Profound Medical Corp. operates as a medical technology company develops magnetic resonance guided ablation procedures for treatment of prostate disease, uterine fibroids, and palliative pain treatment in Canada, Germany, and Finland. Its lead product TULSA-PRO system used for magnetic resonance imaging scanner in hospitals and treatment facilities. The company also offers Sonalleve, a therapeutic platform for the treatment of uterine fibroids and palliative pain treatment of bone metastases, as well as non-invasive treatment of uterine fibroids. Profound Medical Corp. has a co-development agreement with GE Healthcare to expand provider access to TULSA-PRO. Profound Medical Corp. is headquartered in Mississauga, Canada.

General Fusion

Series B in 2011
General Fusion Inc. develops commercial Magnetized Target Fusion, a hybrid between magnetic fusion and inertial confinement fusion for transforming energy supply. It also develops scale subsystems, including scale plasma injectors, acoustic drivers, and liquid metal vortex compression tests. The company was founded in 2002 and is based in Burnaby, Canada.

BLINQ Networks

Series A in 2011
BLINQ Networks is the pioneer in developing next-generation non-line-of sight (NLOS) wireless backhaul products for compact base stations that enable wireless carriers to address the growth in demand for capacity. BLINQ is funded by highly regarded US and Canadian venture capital firms with strong investment track record in wireless technologies and solutions. Their management team has a proven record in building high-growth businesses in the wireless industry with companies that include Andrew, Flarion and Qualcomm. BLINQ's core engineering team comes from Nortel Networks where they were well recognized for developing innovative, state of the art and cost effective wireless systems that have been deployed worldwide. They are set to make a large impact in the wireless industry at a critical inflection point where the mobile Internet enabled by smart phones and mobile computing devices are driving data usage ever higher.

Interface Biologics, Inc.

Series B in 2011
Interface Biologics, Inc. (IBI) is a commercial stage company that develops transformative biomedical polymer technology to improve the safety and effectiveness of medical devices. Their patent-protected technologies include anti-thrombogenic additives for blood contacting medical devices and polymer enabled combination drug delivery devices. IBI has exclusive Endexo™ technology licensing agreements with AngioDynamics for vascular access catheters and with Fresenius Medical Care for chronic dialysis systems. AngioDynamics’ BioFlo PICCS, Ports and DuraMax Dialysis Catheter with IBI’s Endexo technology have received FDA clearance and are gaining commercial traction. IBI also has a joint venture commercial agreement with Qualimed to develop a drug-coated balloon based on IBI’s Kinesyx™ technology. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada at the acclaimed MaRS Innovation Centre.

Hatsize Learning

Series A in 2010
Hatsize Learning Corporation specializes in providing cloud-based training labs for software and IT hardware products globally. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Calgary, Canada, the company offers hands-on training sessions for technology and training organizations through its integrated platform. This platform enables the transition of instructor-led and self-paced IT training to the cloud, featuring solutions that cover VMware, Citrix, academic, and custom labs. Hatsize's TrueLab software allows users to access complex lab environments over the internet, while its management system ensures each lab is configured to meet individual needs. Additionally, TrueLab includes tools for instructors and marketers to monitor user interactions and a business intelligence engine that tracks lab usage, providing valuable insights into partner experience and performance metrics.

Covarity

Venture Round in 2010
Covarity, Inc. develops and delivers online post-origination commercial loan monitoring and analysis solutions for financial institutions that offer working capital lending products. It offers borrower tracking and notification, client portal, borrowing base analysis, financial analysis, financial document parser, portfolio reporting, and fraud indicator solutions to manage a commercial loan portfolio. The company monitors small to large commercial loan portfolios requiring reviews of collateral and financials; and provides insight and control that lenders needed to grow their portfolio, as well as reduce risk and enhance client service. It serves banks and credit unions, and other lenders in Canada. Covarity, Inc. was founded in 1999 and is based in Kitchener, Canada.