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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Audiokinetic Inc. provides cross-platform audio solutions for the interactive media and gaming industries in Canada and internationally. It offers WaveWorks Interactive Sound Engine (Wwise), an audio pipeline solution that features an optimized sound engine for managing audio processing; and an event based audio authoring tool for creating audio asset structures, integrating interactive music elements, defining audio propagation, managing sound integration, and creating SoundBanks. The company also offers Wwise add-ons that include Wwise Convolution, a reverb effect plug-in that creates reverberation based on samples of real spaces; SoundSeed, a family of cross-platform interactive sound generators for game audio; and Wwise Motion, which allows users to author, simulate, profile, and edit in real–time directly in Wwise’s authoring application. In addition, it offers consulting services that comprise custom tool/feature development, project support, training, project evaluation, and sound engine integration; and support services. The company was founded in 2000 and is based in Montreal, Canada. As of January 31, 2019, Audiokinetic Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC.
Resonant Medical develops, manufactures, and commercializes 3D ultrasound image-guided adaptive radiotherapy products. Its products include Clarity Breast System, an IGRT solution for precise non-ionizing guidance for boost and conformal breast treatments; Clarity Prostate System, an IGRT solution for precise non-invasive guidance for prostate treatments; and Multi-Anatomy System, an IGRT solution for precise non-invasive guidance for soft tissue anatomy IGRT treatments, such as gyne and bladder. Resonant Medical serves physicians, physicists, therapists, and administrators. Fred Francis, Anthony Falco, Luc Sirois, and François Perraton founded it in 2000, with its headquarters in Montreal in Canada, and Elekta acquired it as of May 31, 2010.
Topigen Pharmaceuticals is a biotechnology company that is focused on the scientific research and development of therapeutic drugs. It develops treatments for respiratory disorders, including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Topigen Pharmaceuticals offers TPI ASM8, a drug that is developed for the management of moderate to severe asthma; and TPI 1100, a drug that is developed for the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Topigen Pharmaceuticals was acquired by Pharmaxis in January 2010. Topigen Pharmaceuticals was founded in 2000 and is based in Montreal, Quebec.
Topigen Pharmaceuticals is a biotechnology company that is focused on the scientific research and development of therapeutic drugs. It develops treatments for respiratory disorders, including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Topigen Pharmaceuticals offers TPI ASM8, a drug that is developed for the management of moderate to severe asthma; and TPI 1100, a drug that is developed for the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Topigen Pharmaceuticals was acquired by Pharmaxis in January 2010. Topigen Pharmaceuticals was founded in 2000 and is based in Montreal, Quebec.
Chronogen Inc. a biotechnology company headquartered in Montreal, Canada.