GreenSky Ventures

GreenSky Capital is a Toronto-based private equity and venture capital firm founded in 2010, focusing on early-stage investments primarily in the technology sector. The firm specializes in information technology, clean technology, and medical technology, aiming to support high-growth potential companies and dedicated entrepreneurs. GreenSky Capital manages several affiliated venture capital funds, including the GreenSky Accelerator Fund I, II, III, and IV, which target various sectors such as financial services, consumer products, and information technology. The firm’s leadership brings a blend of expertise in technology, law, and finance, enabling them to provide both capital and financial advisory services to emerging businesses in Canada.

Moien Giashi Ph.D

Principal

Marian Hoffmann

Managing Partner

Michael List

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Niranjan Mayya Ph.D

Principal

Neil Peet

Partner, Leads Intake and Principal

Nadine Rijkhoff

Principal

Greg Stewart

Managing Partner

37 past transactions

Wisedocs

Seed Round in 2022
Rethinking Medical Assessments.

Funnelytics

Seed Round in 2022
Funnelytics Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Toronto, Canada, specializes in developing a funnel mapping and analytics tool tailored for digital marketers. The software allows users to design, track, and analyze marketing funnels, enabling a more effective approach to marketing analysis. Funnelytics provides features that allow enterprises to create custom funnels or utilize existing templates, facilitating the measurement of performance across various channels. Users can estimate campaign conversion rates, assess expenses and traffic volumes, and calculate profit and return on investment. This functionality empowers marketers and business owners to visually map and track their sales and marketing campaigns, ultimately enhancing their overall marketing effectiveness.

PhenoTips

Seed Round in 2021
PhenoTips is a computer software company that provides solution for clinical genetics, phenotyping, and human phenotype ontology. It offers smart software solutions streamlined for clinical use that can be integrated with existing electronic health records. The company was founded in 2014 and headquartered in Ontario, Canada.

Symboticware

Seed Round in 2021
Symboticware is an innovative, industry leader of standardized information-based technology that enhances the productivity, sustainability, profitability and safety of their customers operations through the strategic application of Symboticware’s data management solutions. Symboticware’s integrated technology provide advanced supervisory, control, and data acquisition & communication applications for commercial and industrial applications, where real-time data collection and data analytics are crucial for making better and more informed decisions. Their products and services are based on an open platform system, allowing customers to leverage their current investments as well as provide them with a foundation for boundless future technology integration. Originally developed for monitoring and control in underground mining, Symboticware technologies are used in many remote and rugged applications, from the far north to kilometers below the earth’s surface. With integrated applications from leading industry partners, Symboticware’s technology provides superior and customized solutions for any client, in any industry.

Anessa

Venture Round in 2021
Anessa is a software company focused on the biogas industry, offering advanced software solutions tailored for the management and optimization of anaerobic digestion plants. Their products include project modeling software that provides tools for simulation and assessment, allowing clients to effectively plan and operate these facilities. Anessa's software enables comprehensive analysis in areas such as conversion system selection, greenhouse gas emissions, carbon credits, site selection, and investment sensitivity. By automating waste-to-energy processes, Anessa aims to enhance environmental sustainability through the proliferation of energy projects.

Pulse Industrial

Seed Round in 2021
Pulse Industrial is a California-based company specializing in the development of advanced monitoring technologies for industrial applications. The company focuses on creating sensors that provide a comprehensive overview of valves and steam traps in industrial plants, enabling predictive maintenance and failure alerts. Its flagship product is an artificial intelligence-powered steam trap monitoring device that utilizes vibration and acoustic analysis to detect steam leaks. By employing low power wide area communication, the device efficiently alerts maintenance personnel to potential issues, thereby enhancing safety and reducing fuel consumption in industrial settings. Through these innovations, Pulse Industrial aims to improve operational efficiency and reliability in steam generation processes.

ProNavigator

Venture Round in 2020
ProNavigator provides an AI-driven knowledge-sharing platform, used by some of the largest insurance organizations, to save time, provide superior service, and seize revenue opportunities. The platform leverages advancements in artificial intelligence and natural language understanding to instantly and automatically retrieve answers to customers' and employees' questions.

Cyclica

Series B in 2020
Cyclica Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Toronto, Canada, that focuses on improving the drug discovery process through an integrated cloud-based platform enhanced by artificial intelligence. The company's key technologies, Ligand Design and Ligand Express, facilitate the design of novel molecules and the screening of small-molecule drugs, respectively. Ligand Design generates compounds while filtering for desired molecular and pharmacokinetic properties, whereas Ligand Express assesses drug candidates against a range of structurally-characterized proteins to evaluate their poly-pharmacological profiles. Cyclica employs advanced technologies such as MatchMaker™, a deep learning proteome screening tool, and POEM™, a supervised learning system for predicting molecular properties, to prioritize compounds effectively. Founded by Jason Mitakidis and Naheed Kurji in 2013, Cyclica aims to address unmet medical needs by creating precision medicines through a decentralized approach to drug discovery. The company has also established a strategic partnership with AUM Biosciences to further its mission.

Funnelytics

Seed Round in 2020
Funnelytics Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Toronto, Canada, specializes in developing a funnel mapping and analytics tool tailored for digital marketers. The software allows users to design, track, and analyze marketing funnels, enabling a more effective approach to marketing analysis. Funnelytics provides features that allow enterprises to create custom funnels or utilize existing templates, facilitating the measurement of performance across various channels. Users can estimate campaign conversion rates, assess expenses and traffic volumes, and calculate profit and return on investment. This functionality empowers marketers and business owners to visually map and track their sales and marketing campaigns, ultimately enhancing their overall marketing effectiveness.

Trolley

Venture Round in 2020
Payment Rails is an API first payouts platform for businesses and platforms to pay on-demand workers globally.

Direct-C

Seed Round in 2020
Direct-C Limited is a Canadian company specializing in hydrocarbon leak detection sensors and remote communication systems tailored for the oil and gas industry. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Edmonton, with additional offices in Calgary and Bath, the company has developed innovative solutions such as SubSense, a mobile ground probe for site monitoring; PatchSense, which involves affixing sensors directly to pipelines; and TankSense, designed for storage tank monitoring. Their proprietary nanocomposite coating technology specifically reacts to liquid hydrocarbons, ensuring high accuracy in leak detection with zero false positives and instant alerts. This technology enhances response times to potential incidents, thereby improving the integrity monitoring of oil and gas infrastructure. Originally developed at the University of Calgary, Direct-C’s products aim to increase precision in leak detection while minimizing environmental impact and product loss.

Rank

Private Equity Round in 2019
Rank Software Inc. is a cybersecurity technology company based in Toronto, Canada, specializing in a unified threat analytics platform designed for incident response. Founded in 2013, the company focuses on developing advanced security analytics solutions, including RANK Sagumen, which offers capabilities for incident response, malware analysis, email screening, and security audits. The platform helps users detect, contextualize, and prioritize various cyber threats, including advanced persistent threats and insider attacks. Rank serves a diverse clientele, including telecom operators, and distributes its products through resellers and integrators. In 2020, Rank Software was acquired by Arctic Wolf Networks, enhancing its reach and capabilities in the cybersecurity landscape.

LabsCubed

Seed Round in 2019
LabsCubed Inc. is a Canadian company based in Kitchener, founded in 2016, that specializes in the manufacture of automated testing systems for materials, particularly plastics and rubbers. The company's advanced machines facilitate rapid and intelligent stress testing of polymer materials by automating the physical testing process and data collection. By loading tensile samples into its systems, LabsCubed enables manufacturers to conduct numerical simulations and gather detailed analytical information efficiently. This innovation helps companies save both time and money in the development of new and innovative materials.

Weever

Venture Round in 2019
Weever Apps Inc. specializes in developing software solutions that facilitate workforce digitization across various industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, and construction. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Hamilton, Canada, the company offers products such as forms manager, maintenance manager, and training manager. Weever's technology is designed to replace paper-based processes with digital solutions, allowing organizations to automate administrative tasks and streamline operations. By digitizing forms, inspections, and training, the platform enhances productivity and enables businesses to manage essential data more effectively, ultimately empowering frontline employees and improving overall efficiency.

Cyclica

Venture Round in 2019
Cyclica Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Toronto, Canada, that focuses on improving the drug discovery process through an integrated cloud-based platform enhanced by artificial intelligence. The company's key technologies, Ligand Design and Ligand Express, facilitate the design of novel molecules and the screening of small-molecule drugs, respectively. Ligand Design generates compounds while filtering for desired molecular and pharmacokinetic properties, whereas Ligand Express assesses drug candidates against a range of structurally-characterized proteins to evaluate their poly-pharmacological profiles. Cyclica employs advanced technologies such as MatchMaker™, a deep learning proteome screening tool, and POEM™, a supervised learning system for predicting molecular properties, to prioritize compounds effectively. Founded by Jason Mitakidis and Naheed Kurji in 2013, Cyclica aims to address unmet medical needs by creating precision medicines through a decentralized approach to drug discovery. The company has also established a strategic partnership with AUM Biosciences to further its mission.

Brickeye

Series A in 2018
AOMS Technologies provides integrated Industrial IoT platforms for generating actionable insights from assets and processes to enhance efficiency and productivity, reduce operation costs, increase safety, and improve environmental sustainability. AOMS IoT platforms are integrated sensors and analytics tools developed for harsh environments and heavy industrial applications where conventional technologies fail, lose performance, or cannot be deployed efficiently.

ProNavigator

Seed Round in 2018
ProNavigator provides an AI-driven knowledge-sharing platform, used by some of the largest insurance organizations, to save time, provide superior service, and seize revenue opportunities. The platform leverages advancements in artificial intelligence and natural language understanding to instantly and automatically retrieve answers to customers' and employees' questions.

Weever

Venture Round in 2018
Weever Apps Inc. specializes in developing software solutions that facilitate workforce digitization across various industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, and construction. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Hamilton, Canada, the company offers products such as forms manager, maintenance manager, and training manager. Weever's technology is designed to replace paper-based processes with digital solutions, allowing organizations to automate administrative tasks and streamline operations. By digitizing forms, inspections, and training, the platform enhances productivity and enables businesses to manage essential data more effectively, ultimately empowering frontline employees and improving overall efficiency.

Trolley

Convertible Note in 2018
Payment Rails is an API first payouts platform for businesses and platforms to pay on-demand workers globally.

Nanovista

Seed Round in 2018
Nanovista is focused on improving patient outcomes by enhancing intraoperative visualization during cancer therapies. The company has developed a multimodal visualization agent that significantly aids in the performance of image-guided, high-precision cancer treatments. Their technology enables safe visualization of tumors and malignant lymph nodes across various preclinical solid tumor models. It offers a prolonged imaging window that is effective for both pre-operative and intra-operative imaging. Utilizing computed tomography and fluorescence optical imaging following a single administration, Nanovista's solutions assist doctors and surgeons in accurately identifying and localizing tumor lesions, thereby improving the precision of cancer interventions.

Cyclica

Series A in 2017
Cyclica Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Toronto, Canada, that focuses on improving the drug discovery process through an integrated cloud-based platform enhanced by artificial intelligence. The company's key technologies, Ligand Design and Ligand Express, facilitate the design of novel molecules and the screening of small-molecule drugs, respectively. Ligand Design generates compounds while filtering for desired molecular and pharmacokinetic properties, whereas Ligand Express assesses drug candidates against a range of structurally-characterized proteins to evaluate their poly-pharmacological profiles. Cyclica employs advanced technologies such as MatchMaker™, a deep learning proteome screening tool, and POEM™, a supervised learning system for predicting molecular properties, to prioritize compounds effectively. Founded by Jason Mitakidis and Naheed Kurji in 2013, Cyclica aims to address unmet medical needs by creating precision medicines through a decentralized approach to drug discovery. The company has also established a strategic partnership with AUM Biosciences to further its mission.

Mirexus Inc.

Venture Round in 2017
Mirexus Inc. is a Canadian company based in Guelph that specializes in developing sustainable nanoparticles for various applications, including personal care, nutraceuticals, specialty foods, and pharmaceuticals. Founded in 2008, the company commercializes PHYTOSPHERIX, a natural biopolymer identical to glycogen, which enhances the formulation of longer-lasting personal care products and improves the shelf life of specialty materials. The versatile technology, derived from research at the University of Guelph, enables the development of products such as moisturizers, sunscreens, hyaluronic acid replacements, dermal fillers, dry color cosmetics, and hair conditioners. Mirexus Inc. is actively pursuing partnerships with industry stakeholders to create innovative solutions utilizing its unique technology.

Right Health

Seed Round in 2017
Right Health was founded with a vision of providing a combination of virtual and face-to-face care to optimize the health and engagement of Canadians. Right Health has partnered with leading healthcare providers to facilitate easy patient access through a consumer-facing portal and app, linked with a patient’s electronic medical record.

Brickeye

Seed Round in 2017
AOMS Technologies provides integrated Industrial IoT platforms for generating actionable insights from assets and processes to enhance efficiency and productivity, reduce operation costs, increase safety, and improve environmental sustainability. AOMS IoT platforms are integrated sensors and analytics tools developed for harsh environments and heavy industrial applications where conventional technologies fail, lose performance, or cannot be deployed efficiently.

Brickeye

Seed Round in 2016
AOMS Technologies provides integrated Industrial IoT platforms for generating actionable insights from assets and processes to enhance efficiency and productivity, reduce operation costs, increase safety, and improve environmental sustainability. AOMS IoT platforms are integrated sensors and analytics tools developed for harsh environments and heavy industrial applications where conventional technologies fail, lose performance, or cannot be deployed efficiently.

Cyclica

Series A in 2016
Cyclica Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Toronto, Canada, that focuses on improving the drug discovery process through an integrated cloud-based platform enhanced by artificial intelligence. The company's key technologies, Ligand Design and Ligand Express, facilitate the design of novel molecules and the screening of small-molecule drugs, respectively. Ligand Design generates compounds while filtering for desired molecular and pharmacokinetic properties, whereas Ligand Express assesses drug candidates against a range of structurally-characterized proteins to evaluate their poly-pharmacological profiles. Cyclica employs advanced technologies such as MatchMaker™, a deep learning proteome screening tool, and POEM™, a supervised learning system for predicting molecular properties, to prioritize compounds effectively. Founded by Jason Mitakidis and Naheed Kurji in 2013, Cyclica aims to address unmet medical needs by creating precision medicines through a decentralized approach to drug discovery. The company has also established a strategic partnership with AUM Biosciences to further its mission.

Limelight

Seed Round in 2016
Limelight Platform, Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in providing tools for automated, data-driven live marketing campaigns. Its software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform offers a range of features, including live strategy development, activation tools, consumer communication, social amplification, and real-time data analysis. These capabilities enable businesses to effectively manage and measure live marketing initiatives, enhancing customer engagement while reducing costs and improving sales outcomes. Limelight’s solutions cater to various marketing activities, including mall tours, contests, events, experiential marketing, in-store experiences, kiosks, samplings, sponsorships, and test drives. Founded in 2014 by Jonah Midanik and Russ Armstrong, Limelight Platform aims to revolutionize how brands connect with their audiences through interactive and engaging experiences.

Mirexus Inc.

Series A in 2015
Mirexus Inc. is a Canadian company based in Guelph that specializes in developing sustainable nanoparticles for various applications, including personal care, nutraceuticals, specialty foods, and pharmaceuticals. Founded in 2008, the company commercializes PHYTOSPHERIX, a natural biopolymer identical to glycogen, which enhances the formulation of longer-lasting personal care products and improves the shelf life of specialty materials. The versatile technology, derived from research at the University of Guelph, enables the development of products such as moisturizers, sunscreens, hyaluronic acid replacements, dermal fillers, dry color cosmetics, and hair conditioners. Mirexus Inc. is actively pursuing partnerships with industry stakeholders to create innovative solutions utilizing its unique technology.

Pyrowave

Venture Round in 2015
Pyrowave Inc. is a Canadian company that specializes in advanced recycling technology solutions, utilizing microwave-based chemical processes to convert post-consumer and post-industrial plastics into high-value liquid products. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Oakville, the company employs a patented high-power microwave catalytic depolymerization technology, which restores plastics to their molecular state, indistinguishable from virgin materials. This innovative approach facilitates the infinite recycling of plastics, addressing the growing need for sustainable waste management. Pyrowave serves a diverse clientele, including municipal clients, private recyclers, and generators, by leasing its recycling machines and providing the resultant products from its processing operations.

Cyclica

Venture Round in 2015
Cyclica Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Toronto, Canada, that focuses on improving the drug discovery process through an integrated cloud-based platform enhanced by artificial intelligence. The company's key technologies, Ligand Design and Ligand Express, facilitate the design of novel molecules and the screening of small-molecule drugs, respectively. Ligand Design generates compounds while filtering for desired molecular and pharmacokinetic properties, whereas Ligand Express assesses drug candidates against a range of structurally-characterized proteins to evaluate their poly-pharmacological profiles. Cyclica employs advanced technologies such as MatchMaker™, a deep learning proteome screening tool, and POEM™, a supervised learning system for predicting molecular properties, to prioritize compounds effectively. Founded by Jason Mitakidis and Naheed Kurji in 2013, Cyclica aims to address unmet medical needs by creating precision medicines through a decentralized approach to drug discovery. The company has also established a strategic partnership with AUM Biosciences to further its mission.

Clear Blue Technologies

Non Equity Assistance in 2015
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.

Pyrowave

Convertible Note in 2014
Pyrowave Inc. is a Canadian company that specializes in advanced recycling technology solutions, utilizing microwave-based chemical processes to convert post-consumer and post-industrial plastics into high-value liquid products. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Oakville, the company employs a patented high-power microwave catalytic depolymerization technology, which restores plastics to their molecular state, indistinguishable from virgin materials. This innovative approach facilitates the infinite recycling of plastics, addressing the growing need for sustainable waste management. Pyrowave serves a diverse clientele, including municipal clients, private recyclers, and generators, by leasing its recycling machines and providing the resultant products from its processing operations.

Mirexus Inc.

Seed Round in 2014
Mirexus Inc. is a Canadian company based in Guelph that specializes in developing sustainable nanoparticles for various applications, including personal care, nutraceuticals, specialty foods, and pharmaceuticals. Founded in 2008, the company commercializes PHYTOSPHERIX, a natural biopolymer identical to glycogen, which enhances the formulation of longer-lasting personal care products and improves the shelf life of specialty materials. The versatile technology, derived from research at the University of Guelph, enables the development of products such as moisturizers, sunscreens, hyaluronic acid replacements, dermal fillers, dry color cosmetics, and hair conditioners. Mirexus Inc. is actively pursuing partnerships with industry stakeholders to create innovative solutions utilizing its unique technology.

Librestream

Venture Round in 2013
Librestream Technologies Inc. specializes in mobile video collaboration solutions tailored for enterprises, particularly Fortune 500 companies. Its flagship product, Onsight, enables remote experts to assess environments and troubleshoot equipment through live video, voice communication, and image sharing. This platform includes various components such as Onsight Connect for collaboration across multiple devices, rugged smart cameras for field workers, and the Onsight Management Suite for user management. Librestream's solutions are utilized across diverse industries, including manufacturing, energy, healthcare, and government, allowing organizations to enhance productivity, reduce downtime, and improve customer service. By integrating seamlessly into existing workflows, Librestream addresses the unique challenges faced by physical workers in demanding environments, ultimately facilitating remote diagnostics and inspections. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Winnipeg, Canada, Librestream has established strategic partnerships with companies like Cisco Systems and Verizon Wireless to enhance its offerings.

ExactFlat

Series B in 2013
ExactFlat, a division of Tri-D Technologies Inc. based in Toronto, Canada, specializes in software that transforms 3D CAD designs into 2D flat patterns suitable for cutting. Its platform facilitates the conversion of three-dimensional objects into flat patterns and production templates, particularly benefiting the textile industry by enabling the design of sewing patterns directly from 3D models. Additionally, the software includes tools for calculating and adjusting material costs, streamlining the fabrication process for products made from composites.

Wave

Seed Round in 2011
Wave is a financial management company that specializes in providing online software solutions for small businesses. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Wave offers a comprehensive suite of services including accounting, invoicing, payroll, and payment processing. With over 3 million users in more than 200 countries, Wave is dedicated to enhancing the operational efficiency of micro and small businesses by helping them manage their finances effectively. The platform enables business owners to improve cash flow and streamline financial tasks, allowing them to focus on growth and sustainability.

Smart Energy Instruments

Angel Round in 2011
Smart Energy Instruments Inc. specializes in measurement technologies aimed at monitoring, protecting, and controlling electrical grid distribution networks and other industrial IoT infrastructures. The company offers advanced chipsets, including the SGS1010D multicore DSP/CPU processor and the SGS1010A with delta-sigma modulators, achieving high-resolution measurements. Additionally, it provides software tools such as a development kit for firmware applications, enabling users to configure, control, and create customized solutions using its chipsets. Smart Energy Instruments also supplies reference platforms for various applications, including power quality monitors, protection relays, and distribution automation controls. Its solutions cater to smart cities and smart grid applications, addressing contemporary energy and environmental challenges. Established in 2004 and headquartered in Oakville, Canada, the company also has a presence in Los Altos, California.
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