Canso Investment Counsel

Canso Investment Counsel Ltd. was founded in 1997. Their business is the fundamental valuation of financial securities and the management of investment portfolios. Canso is a private company that is owned by its investment professionals. Their offices are in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada. They are registered as a Portfolio Manager with all ten Canadian provinces. They are a member of the Portfolio Management Association of Canada. Canso Investment Counsel Ltd. claims compliance with the CFA Institute Asset Manager Code of Professional Conduct. This claim has not been verified by CFA Institute. They comply with the Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct and Standards of Practice of the CFA Institute. They comply with National Instrument 24-101 Trade Matching and Settlement.

Heather Elizabeth Mason-Wood

VP and Portfolio Manager

Richard Usher-Jones

Vice President

Vivek Verma

VP and Portfolio Manager

3 past transactions

Wattpad

Venture Round in 2018
Wattpad Corp. operates an online platform that fosters a global community of readers and writers, enabling storytelling as a social and interactive experience. Founded in 2006 and based in Toronto, Canada, Wattpad connects over 65 million users who collectively engage with original stories for more than 20 billion minutes each month. The flagship app allows users to read, write, and share stories in multiple languages, while also enabling collaboration and feedback through comments and multimedia. In addition to the main platform, Wattpad offers Tap, a product featuring short, chat-based stories. Wattpad Studios collaborates with industry partners to adapt stories for film, television, and print, and Wattpad Brand Solutions provides advertising services aimed at engaging Millennial and Gen Z audiences. Through its innovative use of community and technology, Wattpad aims to entertain and connect people worldwide through diverse storytelling formats.

Hubba

Series A in 2015
Hubba is a software company that uses a combination of machine learning and personal curation to match brands with buyers. It also serves as a commerce network designed to empower independent companies to connect on business opportunities to grow their business. Hubba allows buyers to discover new products to meet their customer demands. Through this, brands get increased distribution for their products. Currently, Hubba powers over 75,000 small-medium businesses. It was founded in January 2011 and is based in Toronto, ON.

Purch

Series C in 2015
Purch, Inc. is a digital content and services company that simplifies complex buying decisions for consumers and businesses. Operating a portfolio of digital brands, Purch integrates commerce and content across various product categories, enabling informed purchasing choices before, during, and after transactions. The company facilitates more than $1 billion annually in commerce through its technology-driven marketplace, which includes well-known brands such as Tom’s Guide, Top Ten Reviews, ShopSavvy, and Business.com. With a focus on providing relevant information through expert reviews, comparisons, and community insights, Purch attracts over 100 million users each month, positioning itself as a leading source for buying advice across more than 1,200 product categories. Established in 2003 and originally named TechMediaNetwork, Inc., Purch operates from multiple locations, including Ogden, Utah, and Paris, France.