White Star Capital

White Star Capital is a global venture capital firm founded in 2007, with a focus on early-stage investments in technology companies across North America, Europe, and Asia. Based in New York, with additional offices in London, Montreal, Toronto, Paris, Tokyo, and Hong Kong, the firm invests in sectors including commerce, digital health, software as a service, fintech, and artificial intelligence. White Star Capital aims to support exceptional entrepreneurs by leveraging its extensive experience and networks, facilitating the international scaling of their businesses from Series A onwards. Through close partnerships with founders, the firm helps navigate challenges and seize growth opportunities in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.

Blanche Ajarrista

Vice President

Sep Alavi

General Partner

Ivanna Biloshytska

Vice President

Cameron Coombes

Vice President

Tony Corbin

General Partner and CFO

Allen Duoji

Analyst

Hemal Fraser-Rawal

General Partner

Spencer Henry

Vice President

Florent Jouanneau

Principal

Usamah Khan

Vice President, Data and Technology

Eddie Lee

General Partner

Jean-Francois Marcoux

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Eric Martineau-Fortin

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Vargha Moayed

Venture Partner

Bérénice Moustial

Associate

Shunsuke Nagao

Venture Partner

Marthe Naudts

Associate

Duc Nguyen

Vice President and Associate

Neel Patel

Associate

Wassef Sawaf

Venture Partner

Wassef Sawaf

Venture Partner

Jakob Schreyer

Venture Partner

Nicholas Stocks

General Partner

Pauline Studer

Vice President

Alexandre Thabet

Venture Partner

Alberto Lopez Toledo

Partner and CTO

Joe Wei

General Partner

Alex Wilson

Principal

Jeremiah Yeo

Vice President

Sanjay Zimmermann

Partner

Nicolas Zylberstein

Venture Partner

Past deals in Montreal

Flare

Series A in 2022
Flare Systems Inc is a cybersecurity company based in Montreal, Canada, established in 2017. It specializes in developing tools designed to assist financial institutions and other organizations in safeguarding their data from cyber threats. The company offers a dark net monitoring system that provides valuable intelligence to information security and fraud management teams at banks. By aggregating data from various sources, including stolen information broadcasts, private forum discussions, chat posts, and cryptocurrency transactions, Flare combines this information with criminological research to deliver actionable insights. Its platform effectively monitors activities across various threat landscapes, enabling teams to connect the chains of attack related to phishing, money laundering, and other fraudulent activities, thus helping to prevent costly data breaches before they occur.

Vention

Series C in 2022
Vention Inc. is a digital manufacturing platform based in Montreal, Canada, that specializes in the design and ordering of custom machines. Founded in 2016, the company offers a cloud-based solution called MachineBuilder 3D™, which allows engineers and manufacturing professionals to design, order, and assemble factory equipment quickly and efficiently. The platform features a comprehensive library of modular parts, enabling users to create automated equipment, robot cells, tooling, and conveyors. Additionally, Vention integrates artificial intelligence to facilitate the design process, allowing for the simulation and commissioning of automated systems within a single digital environment. By streamlining the machine design and ordering process, Vention makes industrial automation more accessible to a wider range of users.

Wrk

Series A in 2022
Developer of an integration and delivery platform designed to fulfill the company's work at exactly the scale they need. The company's platform is expertly engineered to handle tasks ranging from simple data entry and research tasks to complex internal processes like generating custom reports or configuring entire websites, enabling clients to automate and scale any business process.

Dialogue

Series B in 2020
Dialogue Technologies Inc. operates a comprehensive care platform that focuses on employee wellness and health solutions. Founded in 2016 and based in Montreal, Canada, the company serves Canadian employers by providing a variety of services designed to enhance team engagement and health. Its platform facilitates virtual access to a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, enabling employees to consult with nurses and doctors, navigate care options, receive medication deliveries, and obtain referrals to specialists. Dialogue aims to improve overall wellbeing by reducing barriers to quality care, supporting proactive management of both physical and mental health, and ultimately fostering a healthier workforce.

Dialogue

Series B in 2020
Dialogue Technologies Inc. operates a comprehensive care platform that focuses on employee wellness and health solutions. Founded in 2016 and based in Montreal, Canada, the company serves Canadian employers by providing a variety of services designed to enhance team engagement and health. Its platform facilitates virtual access to a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, enabling employees to consult with nurses and doctors, navigate care options, receive medication deliveries, and obtain referrals to specialists. Dialogue aims to improve overall wellbeing by reducing barriers to quality care, supporting proactive management of both physical and mental health, and ultimately fostering a healthier workforce.

Vention

Series B in 2020
Vention Inc. is a digital manufacturing platform based in Montreal, Canada, that specializes in the design and ordering of custom machines. Founded in 2016, the company offers a cloud-based solution called MachineBuilder 3D™, which allows engineers and manufacturing professionals to design, order, and assemble factory equipment quickly and efficiently. The platform features a comprehensive library of modular parts, enabling users to create automated equipment, robot cells, tooling, and conveyors. Additionally, Vention integrates artificial intelligence to facilitate the design process, allowing for the simulation and commissioning of automated systems within a single digital environment. By streamlining the machine design and ordering process, Vention makes industrial automation more accessible to a wider range of users.

Flare

Seed Round in 2019
Flare Systems Inc is a cybersecurity company based in Montreal, Canada, established in 2017. It specializes in developing tools designed to assist financial institutions and other organizations in safeguarding their data from cyber threats. The company offers a dark net monitoring system that provides valuable intelligence to information security and fraud management teams at banks. By aggregating data from various sources, including stolen information broadcasts, private forum discussions, chat posts, and cryptocurrency transactions, Flare combines this information with criminological research to deliver actionable insights. Its platform effectively monitors activities across various threat landscapes, enabling teams to connect the chains of attack related to phishing, money laundering, and other fraudulent activities, thus helping to prevent costly data breaches before they occur.

StreamingFast

Seed Round in 2019
StreamingFast, formerly known as dfuse Platform Inc., specializes in developing blockchain applications and solutions that facilitate the creation of efficient, decentralized applications. Founded in 2013 and based in Montreal, Canada, the company offers a suite of robust APIs designed to help developers organize and access decentralized data. Key products include dfuse Stream, dfuse Lifecycle, dfuse Search, and dfuse On Demand Networks, which collectively enable real-time state updates, rapid searches, and reliable transaction guarantees. Through its low-latency architecture, StreamingFast empowers developers to create superior user experiences and supports the ongoing evolution of the blockchain ecosystem.

Dialogue

Series B in 2019
Dialogue Technologies Inc. operates a comprehensive care platform that focuses on employee wellness and health solutions. Founded in 2016 and based in Montreal, Canada, the company serves Canadian employers by providing a variety of services designed to enhance team engagement and health. Its platform facilitates virtual access to a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, enabling employees to consult with nurses and doctors, navigate care options, receive medication deliveries, and obtain referrals to specialists. Dialogue aims to improve overall wellbeing by reducing barriers to quality care, supporting proactive management of both physical and mental health, and ultimately fostering a healthier workforce.

Vention

Series A in 2019
Vention Inc. is a digital manufacturing platform based in Montreal, Canada, that specializes in the design and ordering of custom machines. Founded in 2016, the company offers a cloud-based solution called MachineBuilder 3D™, which allows engineers and manufacturing professionals to design, order, and assemble factory equipment quickly and efficiently. The platform features a comprehensive library of modular parts, enabling users to create automated equipment, robot cells, tooling, and conveyors. Additionally, Vention integrates artificial intelligence to facilitate the design process, allowing for the simulation and commissioning of automated systems within a single digital environment. By streamlining the machine design and ordering process, Vention makes industrial automation more accessible to a wider range of users.

Dialogue

Series A in 2018
Dialogue Technologies Inc. operates a comprehensive care platform that focuses on employee wellness and health solutions. Founded in 2016 and based in Montreal, Canada, the company serves Canadian employers by providing a variety of services designed to enhance team engagement and health. Its platform facilitates virtual access to a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, enabling employees to consult with nurses and doctors, navigate care options, receive medication deliveries, and obtain referrals to specialists. Dialogue aims to improve overall wellbeing by reducing barriers to quality care, supporting proactive management of both physical and mental health, and ultimately fostering a healthier workforce.

Mnubo

Series B in 2018
Mnubo Inc. specializes in smart data management and analytics for the Internet of Things (IoT), serving enterprises, service providers, and device manufacturers. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with an additional office in Tokyo, Japan, Mnubo's cloud platform allows original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to connect, collect, analyze, and utilize data from their connected devices. The company provides real-time data collection and management services, including object modeling and lifecycle management. Its solutions cater to various sectors such as wearable technology, industrial applications, automotive, building management, and healthcare. By equipping manufacturers with actionable insights, Mnubo enhances product usage, boosts customer engagement, and reduces operational costs. As of mid-2019, Mnubo operates as a subsidiary of Aspen Technology, Inc.

Vention

Seed Round in 2018
Vention Inc. is a digital manufacturing platform based in Montreal, Canada, that specializes in the design and ordering of custom machines. Founded in 2016, the company offers a cloud-based solution called MachineBuilder 3D™, which allows engineers and manufacturing professionals to design, order, and assemble factory equipment quickly and efficiently. The platform features a comprehensive library of modular parts, enabling users to create automated equipment, robot cells, tooling, and conveyors. Additionally, Vention integrates artificial intelligence to facilitate the design process, allowing for the simulation and commissioning of automated systems within a single digital environment. By streamlining the machine design and ordering process, Vention makes industrial automation more accessible to a wider range of users.

Mnubo

Series A in 2015
Mnubo Inc. specializes in smart data management and analytics for the Internet of Things (IoT), serving enterprises, service providers, and device manufacturers. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with an additional office in Tokyo, Japan, Mnubo's cloud platform allows original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to connect, collect, analyze, and utilize data from their connected devices. The company provides real-time data collection and management services, including object modeling and lifecycle management. Its solutions cater to various sectors such as wearable technology, industrial applications, automotive, building management, and healthcare. By equipping manufacturers with actionable insights, Mnubo enhances product usage, boosts customer engagement, and reduces operational costs. As of mid-2019, Mnubo operates as a subsidiary of Aspen Technology, Inc.

Execution Labs

Series A in 2014
Execution Labs Inc. invests in small-to-medium sized game studios in the Americas and Europe. The company focuses on independent studios developing downloadable titles for mobiles, PCs, and consoles. Execution Labs Inc. was founded in 2012 and is based in Montreal, Canada. It has an additional office in San Francisco, California.

Busbud

Seed Round in 2013
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.

Execution Labs

Seed Round in 2012
Execution Labs Inc. invests in small-to-medium sized game studios in the Americas and Europe. The company focuses on independent studios developing downloadable titles for mobiles, PCs, and consoles. Execution Labs Inc. was founded in 2012 and is based in Montreal, Canada. It has an additional office in San Francisco, California.

Ludia

Series A in 2007
Ludia Inc. is a video game company based in Montreal, Canada, that develops and distributes cross-platform digital games appealing to a wide audience. Founded in 2006 and originally known as Newplay Corporation, the company focuses on creating high-quality interactive entertainment. Its diverse portfolio features both original games and adaptations of popular brands, including titles such as Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader?, Family Feud, Jurassic Park, and Who Wants To Be A Millionaire. Ludia aims to engage gamers by providing immersive experiences across various online and mobile platforms, allowing players to connect with their favorite franchises.
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