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.

Trevor Allibon

Managing Director, Subordinate Financing

Timothy April

Managing Director

Cheri Corbett

Senior Partner, Cleantech Practice

Saif Hashmi

Principal

Vern Malcolm

Managing Director, Growth and Transition Capital

Jérôme Nycz

Executive Vice President, BDC Capital

Matt Price

Managing Director, Growth and Transition Capital

Sal Rabbani

Managing Partner, Advisory Services

Andrianiaina Rajaobelina

Associate Principal

Michelle Scarbourgh

Managing Partner, Thrive Venture Fund for Women and Women in Technology Venture Fund

Kunle Tauhid

Vice President, Financing and Consulting

Ronald Warburton

Managing Partner

Angelo Zeni

Managing Director, Growth and Transition Capital

Past deals in Quebec

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.

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.

Terranova Security

Debt Financing in 2021
Terranova Security provides phishing, GDPR, and security awareness programs to change behaviors and reduce data breaches. Terranova Security's products are the foundation for creating programs in information security, sustainable development, privacy, and other compliances, which are driven by internal policies and regulatory and compliance requirements. Terranova Security's mission is to reduce the human risk factor to effectively counter all cyber attacks. Terranova Security was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Laval, Canada.

NuChem Sciences

Venture Round in 2021
NuChem Sciences is a contract research organization based in Montréal that specializes in drug discovery and medicinal chemistry services for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. The company serves a diverse clientele, including biotech firms, pharmaceutical companies, and academic research laboratories across North America. NuChem offers a comprehensive array of services, such as drug discovery biology, fragment screening, structure-activity relationship design, and computational drug design. These services are designed to provide clients with essential data and support, enabling them to advance their projects in various therapeutic areas, including inflammation, diabetes, cancer, obesity, infectious diseases, and pain.

Buddha Brands

Venture Round in 2021
Producer of plant-based snacks intended to help the community lead a positive and healthy life. The company's offerings include plant-powered beverages and snacks made with clean, vegan ingredients, palm oils, and other major allergens like dairy, soy, and peanuts without sugar alcohols, enabling customers with certified vegan and keto, and gluten-free snack alternatives.

Paper

Series C in 2021
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.

Agendrix

Venture Round in 2021
Manage better. Support your workforce. Improve employee retention. Save more time. Meet Agendrix, the workforce management and time clock software. - Get started with your first schedule in less than 5 minutes - Your employees can access their schedule anywhere, anytime on the web or their mobile phone (iOS / Android) - Centralize all employee availability, preferences, leaves, replacements, and constraints in one convenient place - Your employees create and submit their own requests via the app itself; you then simply review and approve them - Clocked starting, break, and finishing times are automatically recorded in the timesheets - Export your employees’ timesheets to your payroll software of choice - Communicate professionally with your employees in private or in group using an internal messaging system

Deeplite

Seed Round in 2021
Deeplite is a Montreal-based company specializing in AI-driven optimization software for deep learning applications. Its flagship product, Neutrino, utilizes a proprietary design space exploration approach to automatically optimize deep neural networks (DNNs), making them smaller, faster, and more energy-efficient. This technology addresses common challenges faced by deep learning models, such as their large size, slow processing speeds, and high energy consumption, which can hinder deployment on compact hardware. Deeplite's solutions cater to various sectors, including automotive, smartphones, smart cameras, and IoT devices, enabling the efficient integration of AI technologies in everyday applications. By focusing on scalability and performance, Deeplite aims to make advanced AI accessible and practical for a wide range of users.

Aifred Health

Seed Round in 2020
Aifred Health Inc. develops and offers deep-learning based clinical decision tool for physicians to enable personalized medicine to psychiatry. The company's application software offers treatment prediction, interpretability, patient data tracking, and electronic patient record. Aifred Health Inc. was incorporated in 2017 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.

FLO

Series C in 2020
FLO operates an electric vehicle charging network to provide smart charging services. Its platform helps to overcome climate change and accelerate EV adoption through a vertically integrated business model.

Busbud

Series C in 2020
Busbud, Inc. is an online platform that specializes in inter-city bus travel booking services. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, the company allows travelers to search, compare, and book bus tickets for various destinations both domestically and internationally. Busbud aggregates schedules, prices, and amenities from numerous bus operators, providing valuable travel information through its website and mobile application. Users can explore over 10,000 cities in 89 countries, with options available in multiple languages and currencies. The platform aims to enhance the travel experience by offering comprehensive details about bus services, including reviews and service classes, while ensuring customer support is available around the clock.

Effenco

Series B in 2020
Effenco Development inc. designs and manufactures Hydraulic Equipment Assisting Devices (HEAD) for heavy-duty vocational vehicles. The company designs and manufactures electric hybrid starter-generators, ultracapacitors, electric motor-driven hydraulic pumps, and electric air conditioning compressors. The company caters to blue-chip customers in Canada, New York, California, France, and Norway on waste trucks, dump trucks, and yard tractors. Effenco Development inc. was founded in 2006 and is based in Montreal, Canada with additional offices in Los Angeles, California; Paris, France; Kongsberg, Norway.

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.

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.

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.

Zetane

Debt Financing in 2020
Zetane Systems is a software technology company based in the Montreal region that focuses on applying artificial intelligence (AI) in commercial settings. The company has developed a proprietary AI development engine that offers a visual and intuitive platform for businesses to create AI solutions grounded in machine learning models. This platform addresses concerns regarding the transparency of complex neural networks, enabling stakeholders to better understand AI systems. By facilitating a collaborative environment, Zetane aims to streamline the development process, enhance stakeholder engagement, and reduce time to market while mitigating risks associated with AI deployment. In addition to its software offerings, Zetane provides comprehensive consulting services to support the integration of AI solutions across various industries, helping clients optimize their operations and achieve tangible results.

WeCook Meals

Venture Round in 2020
WeCook Meals is a home meal delivery service based in Dorval, Canada, that specializes in providing a diverse selection of healthy, balanced meals and snacks. Founded in 2013, the company offers an online platform where customers can easily choose from a weekly menu featuring fresh produce and meats, select their delivery location, and receive their orders. With a focus on convenience and quality, WeCook Meals caters to the needs of its subscribers in Québec and Ontario. The company has grown to employ over 150 individuals, reflecting its commitment to delivering tasty and nutritious meal options.

SuccessFinder

Venture Round in 2019
SuccessFinder, Inc. is a Montreal-based software as a service (SaaS) company that specializes in cloud-based psychometric assessments for human resources. Founded in 2017, the company provides a platform that employs predictive analytics to assist employers in evaluating and developing talent throughout the employee lifecycle, from recruitment to performance management and succession planning. Its offerings include tools such as performance predictors and career exploration assessments, enabling organizations to make informed decisions based on a comprehensive analysis of behavioral and competency-related data. This approach aims to enhance predictive hiring and talent management, ultimately contributing to improved career satisfaction and organizational effectiveness.

MedHelper

Seed Round in 2019
Operator of a health-tech company intended to provide a web and mobile platform to healthcare professionals to engage with patients following care plans. The company's platform allows healthcare professionals to generate detailed care plans from their electronic medical records (EMRs) for patients who, using mobile technology, capture and report the data, enabling patients to manage their care plan and meet the needs of pharmacies, healthcare clinics, insurers, and chronic disease associations.

Altitude-sports.com

Venture Round in 2019
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.

Sofdesk

Series B in 2019
Sofdesk Inc. is a software company based in Montreal, Canada, founded in 2013. It specializes in developing sales acceleration solutions tailored for the solar installation, roofing, and insurance sectors. The company's main products include SolarGraf, designed for solar installers to facilitate lead generation and proposal management, and RoofGraf, which assists roofing companies in acquiring new business opportunities. Sofdesk's platforms aim to help small to medium-sized enterprises enhance their operational infrastructure and efficiency through project management, automation, and advanced quoting tools. By offering intuitive and user-friendly applications, Sofdesk enables businesses to streamline their processes and reduce costs across various markets.

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.

Repare Therapeutics

Series B in 2019
Repare Therapeutics is a developer of oncology drugs designed to target specific vulnerabilities of tumor cells. The company's drugs combine a proprietary high throughput gene-editing and target discovery method with high-resolution protein crystallography, computational biology and clinical informatics, enabling patients to improve cancer treatment both with single therapy and in combination with existing drugs and treatments.

Pit Caribou

Venture Round in 2019
Founded in 2007, the mission of the Pit Caribou microbrewery is to craft quality beers by tapping into the resources of the Gaspé region. They are located in L'Anse à Beaufils, a fishing harbour in the town of Percé on the Gaspé Peninsula, and operate pubs in Percé and Montreal. In addition to their production facilities, they have a shop for stocking up on their bottled products and a patio for enjoying their beers by the sea. The company currently has 37 employees.

Delve Labs

Venture Round in 2019
Delve Laboratories, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Montreal, Canada, founded in 2014. It specializes in developing vulnerability assessment and management solutions aimed at enhancing the efficiency of cybersecurity and IT teams. The company offers a unified platform that automates key processes such as asset discovery, vulnerability scanning, identification, prioritization, and remediation. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Delve's solutions prioritize vulnerabilities in a contextual manner, allowing organizations to focus their remediation efforts effectively. This approach reduces the manual workload typically associated with vulnerability management, streamlining operations and minimizing risk. Delve Laboratories operates as a subsidiary of SecureWorks Corp.

Momentum technologies

Venture Round in 2019
Momentum Technologies has been reinventing the consulting services sector for more than 15 years. Its core values of respect, expertise and team spirit have ensured that Momentum hires only the best employees in each of its areas of expertise. A global hiring pioneer, Momentum now has more than 150 employees from over 25 countries, thereby creating a rich and inclusive workplace. The company is also committed to helping every employee progress in their career and provides them with all of the necessary help so that they can achieve their objectives.

NanoXplore

Post in 2019
NanoXplore Inc. is a manufacturer and supplier of high-volume graphene powder, specializing in graphene-based solutions for industrial markets. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Montréal, Canada, the company produces a range of products, including GrapheneBlack powder and heXo-G graphene-enhanced masterbatch pellets. NanoXplore focuses on enhancing the performance of its customers' products across various sectors, such as transportation, packaging, and electronics. The company operates production facilities in Montréal, Delson, Quebec, and Vallorbe, Switzerland, and has developed a strong understanding of carbon chemistry to support its innovative offerings. With a commitment to scaling its production capabilities, NanoXplore has established itself as a key player in the graphene market, serving clients both in North America and internationally.
Verdant Environmental Technologies, Inc. specializes in the development and manufacturing of energy management products and technologies aimed at enhancing energy efficiency, particularly in the hospitality sector. The company offers a range of innovative solutions, including the VX SERIES thermostat, which features built-in occupancy sensors and wireless networking capabilities to optimize energy use. Its products leverage advanced motion and thermal sensing technologies to monitor room occupancy, automatically adjusting heating and cooling to reduce energy consumption by over 40% while maintaining guest comfort. Verdant also provides an Online Connection Kit for remote management of its systems, along with various accessories such as wireless sensors and control card wall plates. The company markets its offerings through original equipment manufacturer (OEM) partners across North America and is headquartered in Lachine, Canada. Verdant Environmental Technologies, Inc. was incorporated in 2008 and currently operates as a subsidiary of Emerson International Holding Company Limited.

H2O Innovation

Post in 2018
H2O Innovation Inc. is a Canadian company specializing in integrated water treatment solutions utilizing membrane filtration technology. It operates through three primary segments: Water Technologies and Services, Specialty Products, and Operation and Maintenance Services. The company provides systems and equipment for producing drinking and industrial process water, as well as for the reclamation, reuse, and desalination of water. In addition to offering membrane filtration systems and spare parts, H2O Innovation supplies specialty chemicals such as antiscalants, cleaners, and coagulants. The company also provides a range of services, including operation and maintenance for water treatment facilities, public works services, and construction for water and sewer lines. Its innovative technologies, such as Intelogx for data analysis and Clearlogx for automation, enhance the efficiency of water treatment processes. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Quebec City, H2O Innovation has established itself as a leader in the water treatment industry, continuously expanding its market presence through a comprehensive range of products and services.

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.

Angiochem

Series C in 2018
AngioChem is a clinical-stage biotechnology discovering and developing new breakthrough drugs that are uniquely capable of crossing the blood-brain barrier to treat brain diseases. Their EPiC platform solves the key problem for crossing the blood-brain barrier by developing novel drugs that use a receptor-based approach. These novel Engineered Peptide Compounds (EPiC) have the potential to address significant medical needs, many of which cannot be effectively addressed due to the fundamental physiological challenge the blood-brain barrier presents for therapeutic intervention.

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 .

Greybox

Series A in 2018
Greybox Solutions is a healthcare management platform focused on enhancing patient quality of life. The platform utilizes real-time surveillance and management tools to monitor patients' treatment and conditions. By integrating wearable applications, it enables healthcare institutions to effectively manage chronic care, thereby alleviating the financial burden associated with such conditions.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Omnimed.com

Debt Financing in 2015
Omnimed.com is a computer software company that specializes in electronic medical record solutions for healthcare professionals. The company develops software designed to streamline patient record management and enhance healthcare operations. Its offerings include healthcare management tools, online medical solutions, virtual medicine services, and telemedicine capabilities. Omnimed.com aims to improve patient data management and facilitate efficient communication within the healthcare sector.

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.

Provender

Seed Round in 2014
Provender is an online platform based in Montréal, Quebec, that facilitates direct-trade relationships between farmers and buyers. Established in April 2013, it allows farmers to quantify and organize their yields, making this data accessible to potential buyers. The platform serves as an online marketplace that connects local farms with customers, delivering fresh and healthy food directly to their doorsteps. By leveraging advancements in technology, Provender transforms the supply chain from the farm to professional kitchens, enabling grocers and chefs to source seasonal ingredients efficiently. The platform not only enhances accessibility but also inspires users to plan their culinary needs around fresh produce.

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.

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.

Milestone Pharmaceuticals

Series A in 2011
Milestone Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Montréal, Canada, focused on the development and commercialization of etripamil, a novel calcium channel blocker targeting various cardiovascular conditions. Etripamil is designed as a rapid-onset nasal spray for the self-administration by patients, specifically to terminate episodes of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT). The company is currently advancing etripamil through Phase III clinical trials for PSVT in the United States and Canada, as well as conducting Phase II trials for patients with atrial fibrillation experiencing a rapid ventricular rate. Founded in 2003, Milestone aims to address unmet medical needs in the treatment of transient cardiovascular conditions, including atrial fibrillation and angina.

Audiokinetic

Venture Round in 2007
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.

Aegera Therapeutics

Series C in 2006
Aegera Therapeutics is a clinical stage biotechnology company focused on developing targeted therapeutics to address major unmet medical needs. Aegera has three programs in clinical development, two for oncology and one for neuropathic pain. Aegera is also dedicated to identifying novel development candidates based upon its core technologies and internal expertise and experience in rapidly moving lead candidates through preclinical development and into clinical trials.

Resonant Medical

Series B in 2005
Resonant Medical is a company that develops, manufactures, and commercializes 3D ultrasound image-guided adaptive radiotherapy products aimed at improving radiation therapy for cancer patients. Its product offerings include the Clarity Breast System, which provides non-ionizing guidance for breast treatments; the Clarity Prostate System, designed for precise non-invasive guidance in prostate cancer treatments; and the Multi-Anatomy System, which facilitates image-guided treatments for various soft tissue anatomies, including gynecological and bladder applications. Established in 2000 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, Resonant Medical serves a diverse range of healthcare professionals, including physicians, physicists, and therapists. The company's innovative platform enhances radiation therapy planning, verification, and delivery, ensuring advanced care without the use of radiation, thus addressing critical clinical needs in cancer treatment.

Topigen Pharmaceuticals

Series B in 2005
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

Venture Round in 2004
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

Series B in 2003
Chronogen Inc. a biotechnology company headquartered in Montreal, Canada.

Nanox

Series B in 2003
Nanox, Inc. develops and manufactures nanostructured perovskite-based catalyst formulations for emission control.

Ltrim Technologies

Series B in 2003
LTRIM Technologies is a development-stage fabless semiconductor company, engaged in the design and development of high-performance analog integrated circuit products. It was founded in October 1998 by Physics Engineer Yves Gagnon, Professor Yvon Savaria PhD, and Professor Michel Meunier PhD. The company was conceived to commercialize the results of a three-year R & D project carried out by the founders at the École Polytechnique of Montréal (one of Canada's leading post-secondary engineering institutions) between January 1998 and May 2000.

Aegera Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2002
Aegera Therapeutics is a clinical stage biotechnology company focused on developing targeted therapeutics to address major unmet medical needs. Aegera has three programs in clinical development, two for oncology and one for neuropathic pain. Aegera is also dedicated to identifying novel development candidates based upon its core technologies and internal expertise and experience in rapidly moving lead candidates through preclinical development and into clinical trials.

Maximum Throughput

Series A in 2002
Maximum Throughput Inc. is a networked storage developer whose products deliver SAN performance over TCP/IP. The Company's unique solutions provide many times the storage bandwidth of other NAS and SAN products, using software that runs on commodity hardware. Maximum Throughput's products offer unparalleled performance capacity management, and capacity availability, and have the lowest total cost-of-ownership in their class.
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