Telesystem

Telesystem Ltd. is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Montreal, Canada, founded in 1984 by Charles Sirois. The firm specializes in investments across various stages, including mid and late venture, growth capital, and buyouts, with a particular focus on the media and technology sectors. Telesystem is particularly interested in data analytics and industrial innovations within the technology field. The firm typically invests in companies located in Canada and the United States, often taking majority or minority stakes and frequently serving as the lead investor in initial funding rounds. Over its history, Telesystem has been actively involved in the creation, acquisition, financing, and management of companies in the information and communication technologies sector.

Daniel Cyr

Executive Vice President and CFO

Francois Sirois

President and CEO

Robert Talbot

Managing Partner

10 past transactions

NorthStar Earth & Space

Venture Round in 2021
NorthStar Earth & Space Inc. is a provider of a global environmental information platform that leverages satellite-based data analytics to deliver earth observation and space object tracking services. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, the company offers a range of applications across various industries. In forestry, it provides insights for forest preservation and monitoring. In the environmental and water sectors, it addresses issues related to water supply and quality. In agriculture, NorthStar assists with crop monitoring and risk analysis. The energy and natural resources sectors benefit from its services in operational efficiency and resource exploration, while urban planning receives support through land use and infrastructure data. Additionally, NorthStar specializes in space object tracking, delivering navigation assistance and collision warnings by monitoring and cataloging numerous space objects. Through its comprehensive data-driven approach, NorthStar aims to foster sustainable development and promote the responsible management of Earth's resources.

Hortau

Series D in 2018
Hortau specializes in wireless and web-based irrigation management. Hortau integrates proprietary soil sensing innovations with the latest information technologies to deliver the most advanced irrigation management solutions on the market. Hortau was founded in 2002, by Dr. Jean Caron, Agronomist, Ph.D in Soil Physics and Jocelyn Boudreau, agricultural engineer, M.Sc. in Soil Physics. Their expertise is in Agronomy, Soil Physics and Agricultural Engineering. Improving crop production is their focus.

Prevtec Microbia

Venture Round in 2015
Prevtec Microbia Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Montreal, Canada, focused on developing and marketing innovative solutions for bacterial infections in food animals. Founded in 2003, it specializes in vaccines and products aimed at enhancing animal health and production performance. The company's flagship product, Coliprotec, is a live vaccine designed to prevent post-weaning diarrhea in pigs caused by F4 (K88)-positive E. coli. By addressing bacterial diseases, Prevtec Microbia contributes to improved food safety and reduced reliance on antibiotics in animal production. The company operates in Canada and Europe and is a spin-off from the Faculté de médecine vétérinaire at the Université de Montréal.

FileTrek

Series B in 2012
FileTrek provides accurate and effective enterprise threat detection through comprehensive event collection, advanced behavioral analytics and precise anomaly detection. FileTrek enables companies of all sizes to eliminate the noise and false positives of existing security tools and focus limited security resources on actual threats to sensitive data assets. FileTrek’s cutting-edge solution secures intellectual property, trade secrets, classified files, and other sensitive data from accidental or intentional compromise by knowledge workers, IT administrators, contractors, and partners. FileTrek solutions are deployed to protect critical data across manufacturing, life sciences, hi-tech, finance, aerospace & defense and securities brokerage industries. The company is a privately funded with corporate headquarters in Ottawa, Canada and a regional office in Los Angeles, CA.

Woozworld

Series B in 2011
Woozworld Inc. is a virtual platform designed for kids, tweens, and teens, fostering creativity and social interaction. Founded in 2009 and based in Montreal, Canada, Woozworld allows users to create avatars and engage in a massive multiplayer environment. The platform offers a free-to-join experience, where participants can design their own virtual spaces, dress their avatars in stylish outfits, and engage in various activities such as throwing parties, participating in contests, and making friends. As a subsidiary of Azerion BV, Woozworld aims to provide a fun and engaging online community that encourages self-expression and creativity among its young users.

iPerceptions

Series A in 2008
iPerceptions Inc. develops web-focused voice of customer (VoC) solutions for telecommunications, hospitality, e-commerce, financial, and automotive industries. The company’s enterprise platform collects and analyzes feedback of real visitors in real situations across customer lifecycle. Its active research platform injects VoC results into business processes. The company also offers survey design, deployment, and analysis services. It serves marketers and brand managers, customer experience professionals, market researchers, web analysts, UX professionals, web managers, and application designers. iPerceptions Inc. was founded in 1999 and is based in Montreal, Canada. As of July 15, 2020, iPerceptions Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Astute, Inc..

Airborne Studios

Series A in 2001
Airborne Studios is a provider of mobile entertainment content and applications, focusing on wireless games and various multimedia offerings. Founded in 2000 and based in Montréal, Quebec, the company designs and publishes a diverse product portfolio that includes original and branded properties such as Family Guy, Donald Trump's Real Estate Tycoon, Speed TV Mobile, Maxim ToGo, and Cosmo Mobile. These products are accessible through wireless carriers in North America and Europe, allowing consumers to enjoy an array of entertainment options. Additionally, Airborne Studios enables retailers and branded destinations to connect directly with mobile consumers through premium and promotional channels.

Clustra Systems

Series B in 2001
Clustra Systems, Inc. develops database software and data management solutions for telecommunication, mobile data, Internet infrastructure, and e-commerce database applications. The company offers clustered and high-availability databases that are required by telecoms and service providers. Clustra Systems, Inc. provides data servers that enable online applications to provide online services to customers. The company was founded in 1997 and is based in Oakland, California.
Datawire Communication Networks, Inc. specializes in developing Internet-based transaction delivery networks tailored for payment processors and merchant acquirers in North America and Europe. The company provides solutions such as Datawire VXN, a distributed transaction transport network that facilitates Internet money transfers and credit card processing services. Additionally, Datawire NAM offers an Internet protocol connectivity solution designed for Windows-based point of sale applications. By delivering high-speed, secure, and reliable transaction transport over the Internet, Datawire enables its clients to efficiently manage their payment processing needs.

Clustra Systems

Series A in 1999
Clustra Systems, Inc. develops database software and data management solutions for telecommunication, mobile data, Internet infrastructure, and e-commerce database applications. The company offers clustered and high-availability databases that are required by telecoms and service providers. Clustra Systems, Inc. provides data servers that enable online applications to provide online services to customers. The company was founded in 1997 and is based in Oakland, California.
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