Relay Ventures

Relay Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Toronto, Canada, with an additional office in Calgary. Founded in 2010 by John Albright and Kevin Talbot, the firm specializes in investments across various stages, including startup, seed, early-stage, and growth capital. Relay Ventures focuses primarily on the mobile computing industry, targeting applications and services such as mobile commerce, enterprise applications, social networking, and location-based services. The firm also emphasizes mobile-related software and services, particularly those that enhance the mobile ecosystem and connected Internet. Its investment preferences include technology-facing companies within North America, with a notable interest in sectors like fintech, urban tech, and sports tech.

John Albright

Co-Founder, Managing Partner and Board Member

Alex Baker

Managing Partner

Scott Bonham

Corporate Board Director, Magna, Scotiabank and Loblaw Companies

Jake Cassaday

Associate

Courtney Cooper

Principal

Horace Dediu

Partner & Chief Market Strategist

John Occhipinti

Partner

Samir Remtulla

VP

Simon Sokol

Vice President

Kevin Talbot

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Jeannette Wiltse

Partner and CFO

Stephanie Wood

Associate

Past deals in Canada

Cookin

Seed Round in 2023
Cookin is a homemade food delivery marketplace where people can find home-cooked meals and have them delivered to their doors. Cookin Inc. is rethinking what it takes to start a food business and enabling a new class of creators to do what they love. Cookin empowers talented cooks, many of whom are reinventing themselves from a topsy-turvy restaurant industry, to turn their own talents and home kitchens into a source of income. Cookin matches buyers and cooks together on the marketplace and dispatches a driver to pick up the meal and deliver it.

Blue J

Series B in 2021
Blue J Legal is a machine learning and artificial intelligence that delivers absolute clarity to the law. The company's original product, Tax Foresight, helps tax professionals make judgments for clients accurately and predictably the same as the decisions that tax enforcement agencies and courts would reach in the same situation. The company's second product, Employment Foresight, is an AI-based software that helps HR professionals, in-house counsel, and employment lawyers get fast clarity on how the courts would fix challenging employment law issues. Blue J Legal was founded on 2015 and is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario.

Bird

Seed Round in 2021
Bird designs a vehicle sharing platform that provides affordable transportation solutions to communities across the world. The company's platform coordinates with cities to provide citizens with access to shared personal electric vehicles that can be picked up and dropped off anywhere, enabling users to receive sustainable and environment-friendly local transport.

Bird

Venture Round in 2021
Bird designs a vehicle sharing platform that provides affordable transportation solutions to communities across the world. The company's platform coordinates with cities to provide citizens with access to shared personal electric vehicles that can be picked up and dropped off anywhere, enabling users to receive sustainable and environment-friendly local transport.

7shifts

Series B in 2021
7shifts Employee Scheduling Software Inc. provides an online platform for employee scheduling specifically designed for the restaurant industry, including establishments such as bars, coffee shops, and yogurt bars. Founded in 2011 and based in Regina, Canada, the company offers a web-based application that allows managers to efficiently handle staff schedules from various devices, including computers and mobile phones. The software simplifies the scheduling process by integrating employee availability, sending automatic notifications about shifts via text and email, and managing time-off requests and shift trades. This solution not only enhances communication and engagement among staff but also enables restaurant managers to optimize workforce management and reduce labor costs through detailed analytics.

The Logic

Seed Round in 2019
The Logic was founded in 2018 to help build the future of the innovation economy by providing in-depth reporting on the organizations, policies and people driving transformational change. Everything they do is underscored by their commitment to making Canada a better place to live and work—by sparking important conversations about what the country wants to be. At The Logic, they believe the best days of journalism are ahead of us, with readers—not advertisers—at their core.

7shifts

Series A in 2019
7shifts Employee Scheduling Software Inc. provides an online platform for employee scheduling specifically designed for the restaurant industry, including establishments such as bars, coffee shops, and yogurt bars. Founded in 2011 and based in Regina, Canada, the company offers a web-based application that allows managers to efficiently handle staff schedules from various devices, including computers and mobile phones. The software simplifies the scheduling process by integrating employee availability, sending automatic notifications about shifts via text and email, and managing time-off requests and shift trades. This solution not only enhances communication and engagement among staff but also enables restaurant managers to optimize workforce management and reduce labor costs through detailed analytics.

Influitive

Venture Round in 2019
Influitive Corporation specializes in advocate marketing software solutions tailored for business-to-business (B2B) software and technology firms globally. Its primary product, AdvocateHub, enables companies to create advocate communities that engage customers, partners, and employees in marketing activities such as referrals, reference calls, and product reviews. This platform helps businesses harness customer enthusiasm to enhance their marketing and sales initiatives. AdvocateHub integrates with Salesforce, allowing for seamless tracking of customer engagement. Additionally, Influitive offers consulting services that include coaching and training to assist companies in implementing effective advocate marketing strategies. The AdvocateHub software is accessible through a web portal, with integration options for client websites and mobile access via the Maven app. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Influitive also has offices in Menlo Park, California, and Boston, Massachusetts.

7shifts

Series A in 2019
7shifts Employee Scheduling Software Inc. provides an online platform for employee scheduling specifically designed for the restaurant industry, including establishments such as bars, coffee shops, and yogurt bars. Founded in 2011 and based in Regina, Canada, the company offers a web-based application that allows managers to efficiently handle staff schedules from various devices, including computers and mobile phones. The software simplifies the scheduling process by integrating employee availability, sending automatic notifications about shifts via text and email, and managing time-off requests and shift trades. This solution not only enhances communication and engagement among staff but also enables restaurant managers to optimize workforce management and reduce labor costs through detailed analytics.

Blue J

Series A in 2018
Blue J Legal is a machine learning and artificial intelligence that delivers absolute clarity to the law. The company's original product, Tax Foresight, helps tax professionals make judgments for clients accurately and predictably the same as the decisions that tax enforcement agencies and courts would reach in the same situation. The company's second product, Employment Foresight, is an AI-based software that helps HR professionals, in-house counsel, and employment lawyers get fast clarity on how the courts would fix challenging employment law issues. Blue J Legal was founded on 2015 and is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario.

Alate Partners

Seed Round in 2018
Alate Partners empowers entrepreneurs who are rethinking real estate. Founded through a partnership between Dream and Relay Ventures, Alate focuses on innovative technology companies that enhance how commercial, residential, and industrial real estate is designed, built, and managed. In addition to capital, Alate provides unique access to expertise and customers through its network of influential real estate owners, operators, and managers.

theScore

Post in 2018
TheScore’s mission is to create highly-engaging digital products and content that empower the sports fan’s experience. Its flagship mobile app ‘theScore’ is one of the most popular multi-sport news and data apps in North America, serving millions of fans a month. The Company also creates innovative digital sports experiences through its web, social and esports platforms.

Mobsquad

Venture Round in 2018
Mobsquad is a Calgary-based company that addresses the talent shortage faced by startups and technology firms in the U.S. by providing full-time technical talent from Canada. Unlike traditional job shops, Mobsquad focuses on delivering remote team members who function as integral employees rather than engaging in part-time or project-based work. The company manages the entire administrative process related to hiring talent, including immigration support, resettlement services, payroll, legal and tax compliance, human resources, and benefits administration. By facilitating the employment of software engineers who may face visa challenges, Mobsquad helps companies retain existing technology talent while also accessing a broader global talent pool to support their growth.

PurPicks

Convertible Note in 2018
PurPicks, a user-generated reviews platform, is the portal for unvarnished truths about an unrivaled selection of non-toxic and organic beauty and skincare products.

QUID

Seed Round in 2018
QUID is a payment processing service designed to process tiny transactions at extremely high volumes. Our vision is a world of connected people, platforms, and devices making billions of secure, tiny payments effortlessly. Our team has solved some of the most complex security and privacy challenges in the past decade. By using techniques such as cryptographic receipts and personal information obfuscation, the QUID platform is engineered from the ground up to ensure secure payment processing and data privacy. QUID offers innovative, low-friction merchant tools to make it easy for users to accept payments on their websites, blogs, podcasts, or social profiles. Merchants can use the QUID Payments plugin for WordPress or any of our quickstart guides to quickly and easily start accepting QUID on websites built with many of the most popular website platforms like WordPress, Wix, Squarespace, and more. Our robust libraries and developer-first approach to building the QUID platform means that developers can easily integrate micropayments into their websites and apps -- our high-throughput, globally consistent ledger ensures that QUID can scale to support any micropayment application developers can build.

Swift Medical

Series A in 2018
Swift Medical Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in wound care management through its mobile application, Swift. This application enables healthcare professionals to measure and document the progression of patients' wounds efficiently. By facilitating real-time sharing of wound images, Swift enhances communication among medical teams and ensures precise and consistent documentation. The platform is designed to provide comprehensive wound care solutions for healthcare enterprises, streamlining the process from initial assessment to ongoing treatment.

Bird

Series B in 2018
Bird designs a vehicle sharing platform that provides affordable transportation solutions to communities across the world. The company's platform coordinates with cities to provide citizens with access to shared personal electric vehicles that can be picked up and dropped off anywhere, enabling users to receive sustainable and environment-friendly local transport.

ecobee

Series C in 2018
ecobee, Inc. manufactures and sells Wi-Fi enabled smart thermostats and light automation equipment with remote sensors and voice control for residential and commercial applications. Its products include SmartThermostat with voice control, ecobee3 lite, SmartSensor, and ecobee Switch+. The company also offers a mobile application in support to its products through iOS, Android, and BlackBerry platforms. It retails its products online. ecobee, Inc. was formerly known as Avaning Inc. and changed its name to ecobee, Inc. in October 2008. The company was founded in 2007 and is based in Toronto, Canada.

MOJIO

Series B in 2017
Mojio, Inc. is a technology company based in Vancouver, Canada, that specializes in connected car solutions. It offers a cloud-connected cellular and GPS device that integrates with various vehicles, providing insights into performance and operational data. Mojio’s platform facilitates the deployment of secure and scalable aftermarket services for enterprise customers, including mobile operators, automotive manufacturers, and insurers. The device allows users to connect with family and friends through personalized messages and geo-location features, while also providing a virtual driving assistant to analyze vehicle data. Additionally, Mojio supports developers with tools, resources, and a vehicle simulator to enhance application integration. The company was incorporated in 2012 and has strategic partnerships with technology firms to bolster its offerings.

7shifts

Seed Round in 2017
7shifts Employee Scheduling Software Inc. provides an online platform for employee scheduling specifically designed for the restaurant industry, including establishments such as bars, coffee shops, and yogurt bars. Founded in 2011 and based in Regina, Canada, the company offers a web-based application that allows managers to efficiently handle staff schedules from various devices, including computers and mobile phones. The software simplifies the scheduling process by integrating employee availability, sending automatic notifications about shifts via text and email, and managing time-off requests and shift trades. This solution not only enhances communication and engagement among staff but also enables restaurant managers to optimize workforce management and reduce labor costs through detailed analytics.

Automat

Series A in 2017
Automat.ai is a Canadian company that specializes in developing a platform for brands and influencers to engage with their customers, fans, and employees through mobile messaging and artificial intelligence. Based in Montreal, Automat employs chatbot technology to create personalized messaging experiences that significantly enhance customer interactions compared to traditional digital marketing methods. The company's focus on security, data privacy, scalability, and robust functionality sets it apart from other vendors, allowing businesses to better understand and serve their customers. By leveraging AI, Automat aims to facilitate meaningful one-on-one conversations, enabling companies to deliver tailored communication that meets the unique needs of each individual.

Nymi

Series B in 2017
Nymi Inc. is a Canadian company based in Toronto that specializes in wearable authentication technology. The company has developed the Nymi Band, a device that identifies users through their unique electrocardiogram using a proprietary technology called HeartID. In addition to the Nymi Band, the company provides a mobile application for Android devices that enables users to activate their bands. Nymi's products are designed to enhance data integrity and security, particularly for highly regulated industries, helping them achieve compliance and improve productivity. Founded in 2011, Nymi was originally known as Bionym Inc. before rebranding in December 2014. The company has also been recognized as a top workplace in Canada for its employee-friendly environment.

Swift Medical

Seed Round in 2017
Swift Medical Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in wound care management through its mobile application, Swift. This application enables healthcare professionals to measure and document the progression of patients' wounds efficiently. By facilitating real-time sharing of wound images, Swift enhances communication among medical teams and ensures precise and consistent documentation. The platform is designed to provide comprehensive wound care solutions for healthcare enterprises, streamlining the process from initial assessment to ongoing treatment.

MOJIO

Series A in 2016
Mojio, Inc. is a technology company based in Vancouver, Canada, that specializes in connected car solutions. It offers a cloud-connected cellular and GPS device that integrates with various vehicles, providing insights into performance and operational data. Mojio’s platform facilitates the deployment of secure and scalable aftermarket services for enterprise customers, including mobile operators, automotive manufacturers, and insurers. The device allows users to connect with family and friends through personalized messages and geo-location features, while also providing a virtual driving assistant to analyze vehicle data. Additionally, Mojio supports developers with tools, resources, and a vehicle simulator to enhance application integration. The company was incorporated in 2012 and has strategic partnerships with technology firms to bolster its offerings.

OMsignal

Series B in 2016
OMsignal Inc. is a Montreal-based company that specializes in manufacturing bio-sensing clothing equipped with embedded sensors to monitor vital bodily functions. Their product line includes the OMbra, a sports bra designed to capture deep and accurate body signals, and the OMshirt, which records heart rate and breathing patterns. The accompanying OMrun mobile application connects to these garments, providing real-time data on heart rate, breathing rhythms, calorie count, cadence, pace, and distance, along with run recaps and progress tracking. Founded in 2011, OMsignal aims to seamlessly integrate health monitoring into everyday life by allowing users to access their physiological data through mobile devices. Products are available for purchase online.

ecobee

Venture Round in 2016
ecobee, Inc. manufactures and sells Wi-Fi enabled smart thermostats and light automation equipment with remote sensors and voice control for residential and commercial applications. Its products include SmartThermostat with voice control, ecobee3 lite, SmartSensor, and ecobee Switch+. The company also offers a mobile application in support to its products through iOS, Android, and BlackBerry platforms. It retails its products online. ecobee, Inc. was formerly known as Avaning Inc. and changed its name to ecobee, Inc. in October 2008. The company was founded in 2007 and is based in Toronto, Canada.

Kira Talent

Series A in 2016
Kira Talent is the world’s only holistic admissions solution designed for higher education. Founded in 2012, Kira transforms the admissions process by combining on-demand, timed video and timed written assessments with existing admissions requirements. Kira works with more than 300 programs worldwide to build applicant-first assessments that identify and select their best-fit students.

Automat

Seed Round in 2016
Automat.ai is a Canadian company that specializes in developing a platform for brands and influencers to engage with their customers, fans, and employees through mobile messaging and artificial intelligence. Based in Montreal, Automat employs chatbot technology to create personalized messaging experiences that significantly enhance customer interactions compared to traditional digital marketing methods. The company's focus on security, data privacy, scalability, and robust functionality sets it apart from other vendors, allowing businesses to better understand and serve their customers. By leveraging AI, Automat aims to facilitate meaningful one-on-one conversations, enabling companies to deliver tailored communication that meets the unique needs of each individual.

7shifts

Seed Round in 2016
7shifts Employee Scheduling Software Inc. provides an online platform for employee scheduling specifically designed for the restaurant industry, including establishments such as bars, coffee shops, and yogurt bars. Founded in 2011 and based in Regina, Canada, the company offers a web-based application that allows managers to efficiently handle staff schedules from various devices, including computers and mobile phones. The software simplifies the scheduling process by integrating employee availability, sending automatic notifications about shifts via text and email, and managing time-off requests and shift trades. This solution not only enhances communication and engagement among staff but also enables restaurant managers to optimize workforce management and reduce labor costs through detailed analytics.

AmpMe

Series A in 2016
Surround yourself with sound. AmpMe creates a giant, multi-speaker setup using just the phone in your pocket. Play your music in perfect sync across multiple devices to create one powerful sound system. Bring the party anywhere. Be the speakers. - Put AmpMe on your phone and on as many of your friends' devices as you want, then sync and you're ready to party - Host your own party or join a friend's - The host can search for their favorite songs, artists, albums, or playlists - Once the host hits "Play", friends join by entering the party code - Syncing starts automatically and, in seconds, your friends become speakers - Compatible with smartphones & tablets (Android and iOS) and bluetooth speakers (with a microphone, e.g. Jambox, etc.) Compatible with music from SoundCloud, more services coming soon!

FreshGrade

Series A in 2016
FreshGrade Inc. is an online education platform based in Kelowna, Canada, founded in 2011. It is designed for teachers, parents, and students, facilitating communication, assessment, and documentation of learning moments through multimedia such as videos, pictures, and notes. The platform enhances parental engagement by providing insights into their child's classroom progress and fosters personalized learning experiences. By enabling real-time assessment and collaboration, FreshGrade aims to improve learning outcomes for students and support the evolution of education in a manner that aligns with contemporary communication practices.

Influitive

Series B in 2016
Influitive Corporation specializes in advocate marketing software solutions tailored for business-to-business (B2B) software and technology firms globally. Its primary product, AdvocateHub, enables companies to create advocate communities that engage customers, partners, and employees in marketing activities such as referrals, reference calls, and product reviews. This platform helps businesses harness customer enthusiasm to enhance their marketing and sales initiatives. AdvocateHub integrates with Salesforce, allowing for seamless tracking of customer engagement. Additionally, Influitive offers consulting services that include coaching and training to assist companies in implementing effective advocate marketing strategies. The AdvocateHub software is accessible through a web portal, with integration options for client websites and mobile access via the Maven app. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Influitive also has offices in Menlo Park, California, and Boston, Massachusetts.

Social Change Rewards

Venture Round in 2015
This national mobile wellness rewards initiative harnesses the public’s affinity for popular loyalty points, the convenience of smart phone technology and Canadians’ natural desire to lead healthier lives. It is this unique combination that results in such a powerful “nudge” platform – in support of a healthier

Influitive

Series B in 2015
Influitive Corporation specializes in advocate marketing software solutions tailored for business-to-business (B2B) software and technology firms globally. Its primary product, AdvocateHub, enables companies to create advocate communities that engage customers, partners, and employees in marketing activities such as referrals, reference calls, and product reviews. This platform helps businesses harness customer enthusiasm to enhance their marketing and sales initiatives. AdvocateHub integrates with Salesforce, allowing for seamless tracking of customer engagement. Additionally, Influitive offers consulting services that include coaching and training to assist companies in implementing effective advocate marketing strategies. The AdvocateHub software is accessible through a web portal, with integration options for client websites and mobile access via the Maven app. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Influitive also has offices in Menlo Park, California, and Boston, Massachusetts.

MOJIO

Series A in 2015
Mojio, Inc. is a technology company based in Vancouver, Canada, that specializes in connected car solutions. It offers a cloud-connected cellular and GPS device that integrates with various vehicles, providing insights into performance and operational data. Mojio’s platform facilitates the deployment of secure and scalable aftermarket services for enterprise customers, including mobile operators, automotive manufacturers, and insurers. The device allows users to connect with family and friends through personalized messages and geo-location features, while also providing a virtual driving assistant to analyze vehicle data. Additionally, Mojio supports developers with tools, resources, and a vehicle simulator to enhance application integration. The company was incorporated in 2012 and has strategic partnerships with technology firms to bolster its offerings.

Kira Talent

Seed Round in 2015
Kira Talent is the world’s only holistic admissions solution designed for higher education. Founded in 2012, Kira transforms the admissions process by combining on-demand, timed video and timed written assessments with existing admissions requirements. Kira works with more than 300 programs worldwide to build applicant-first assessments that identify and select their best-fit students.

theScore

Post in 2015
TheScore’s mission is to create highly-engaging digital products and content that empower the sports fan’s experience. Its flagship mobile app ‘theScore’ is one of the most popular multi-sport news and data apps in North America, serving millions of fans a month. The Company also creates innovative digital sports experiences through its web, social and esports platforms.

Nymi

Series A in 2014
Nymi Inc. is a Canadian company based in Toronto that specializes in wearable authentication technology. The company has developed the Nymi Band, a device that identifies users through their unique electrocardiogram using a proprietary technology called HeartID. In addition to the Nymi Band, the company provides a mobile application for Android devices that enables users to activate their bands. Nymi's products are designed to enhance data integrity and security, particularly for highly regulated industries, helping them achieve compliance and improve productivity. Founded in 2011, Nymi was originally known as Bionym Inc. before rebranding in December 2014. The company has also been recognized as a top workplace in Canada for its employee-friendly environment.

PumpUp

Seed Round in 2014
PumpUp is a positive community to share and achieve your health goals. The PumpUp community is a safe and supportive space to share your journey toward a healthy body and healthy mind. Share your challenges and triumphs, track your fitness, and receive unparalleled support from a global community of like-minded people. PumpUp equips you with the tools you need to live a healthy lifestyle in a positive way. With millions of inspiring people cheering you on, it’s never been easier to become the best version of you! PumpUp is headquartered in Toronto, with offices in San Francisco.

theScore

Post in 2014
TheScore’s mission is to create highly-engaging digital products and content that empower the sports fan’s experience. Its flagship mobile app ‘theScore’ is one of the most popular multi-sport news and data apps in North America, serving millions of fans a month. The Company also creates innovative digital sports experiences through its web, social and esports platforms.

Fuse Powered Inc.

Series A in 2014
Fuse Powered Inc. specializes in enhancing the mobile gaming experience through its player-centric platform, which allows game publishers to optimize player interactions and maximize revenue. The company offers tools for targeted in-app purchase (IAP) offers, rewarded video ads, and relevant advertising, all integrated into a single software development kit (SDK). With over 700 million installations, Fuse Powered has collaborated with many prominent mobile game publishers on both iOS and Android platforms. The company is privately held and has offices in San Francisco and Toronto. In January 2016, Fuse Powered was acquired by Upsight.

MOJIO

Seed Round in 2013
Mojio, Inc. is a technology company based in Vancouver, Canada, that specializes in connected car solutions. It offers a cloud-connected cellular and GPS device that integrates with various vehicles, providing insights into performance and operational data. Mojio’s platform facilitates the deployment of secure and scalable aftermarket services for enterprise customers, including mobile operators, automotive manufacturers, and insurers. The device allows users to connect with family and friends through personalized messages and geo-location features, while also providing a virtual driving assistant to analyze vehicle data. Additionally, Mojio supports developers with tools, resources, and a vehicle simulator to enhance application integration. The company was incorporated in 2012 and has strategic partnerships with technology firms to bolster its offerings.

PumpUp

Angel Round in 2013
PumpUp is a positive community to share and achieve your health goals. The PumpUp community is a safe and supportive space to share your journey toward a healthy body and healthy mind. Share your challenges and triumphs, track your fitness, and receive unparalleled support from a global community of like-minded people. PumpUp equips you with the tools you need to live a healthy lifestyle in a positive way. With millions of inspiring people cheering you on, it’s never been easier to become the best version of you! PumpUp is headquartered in Toronto, with offices in San Francisco.

Kira Talent

Seed Round in 2013
Kira Talent is the world’s only holistic admissions solution designed for higher education. Founded in 2012, Kira transforms the admissions process by combining on-demand, timed video and timed written assessments with existing admissions requirements. Kira works with more than 300 programs worldwide to build applicant-first assessments that identify and select their best-fit students.

Nymi

Seed Round in 2013
Nymi Inc. is a Canadian company based in Toronto that specializes in wearable authentication technology. The company has developed the Nymi Band, a device that identifies users through their unique electrocardiogram using a proprietary technology called HeartID. In addition to the Nymi Band, the company provides a mobile application for Android devices that enables users to activate their bands. Nymi's products are designed to enhance data integrity and security, particularly for highly regulated industries, helping them achieve compliance and improve productivity. Founded in 2011, Nymi was originally known as Bionym Inc. before rebranding in December 2014. The company has also been recognized as a top workplace in Canada for its employee-friendly environment.

Blue Ant Media

Series B in 2013
Blue Ant Media is a privately held integrated Canadian media company that creates and distributes engaging content in lifestyle, travel, documentary, music and entertainment categories. The company owns specialty channels Travel+Escape, Bite TV and AUX TV along with four premium, commercial-free channels Oasis HD, HIFI, eqHD, radX and their companion websites. Blue Ant Media’s digital publishing division produces daily content for its web and mobile sites and recently launched AUX Magazine, a monthly music tablet magazine. Producing over 400 hours of original content, Blue Ant Media develops both in house programming and co-productions with international partners. Blue Ant recently acquired Cottage Life Media Inc., publishers of Cottage Life, Cottage, Outdoor Canada and Canadian Home Workshop and producers of the Spring & Fall Cottage Life consumer shows.

theScore

Post in 2013
TheScore’s mission is to create highly-engaging digital products and content that empower the sports fan’s experience. Its flagship mobile app ‘theScore’ is one of the most popular multi-sport news and data apps in North America, serving millions of fans a month. The Company also creates innovative digital sports experiences through its web, social and esports platforms.

ClearFit

Series A in 2013
ClearFit Inc. operates a web based platform that provides objective insights and predictive data to hire employees and build teams. It offers ClearFit, a predictive analytics engine that delivers critical information, such as employees’ strengths and weaknesses, and traits of best employees, as well as insights into the organization for talent pool development, succession planning, and more; and solutions to find and hire right employees through job description creation, job posting, and identification of top candidates. The company serves customers through representatives in healthcare, banking, insurance, restaurant, hotels, retail, and sales sectors in Canada. ClearFit Inc. was founded in 2006 and is based in Toronto, Canada.

Influitive

Series A in 2012
Influitive Corporation specializes in advocate marketing software solutions tailored for business-to-business (B2B) software and technology firms globally. Its primary product, AdvocateHub, enables companies to create advocate communities that engage customers, partners, and employees in marketing activities such as referrals, reference calls, and product reviews. This platform helps businesses harness customer enthusiasm to enhance their marketing and sales initiatives. AdvocateHub integrates with Salesforce, allowing for seamless tracking of customer engagement. Additionally, Influitive offers consulting services that include coaching and training to assist companies in implementing effective advocate marketing strategies. The AdvocateHub software is accessible through a web portal, with integration options for client websites and mobile access via the Maven app. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Influitive also has offices in Menlo Park, California, and Boston, Massachusetts.

Influitive

Seed Round in 2012
Influitive Corporation specializes in advocate marketing software solutions tailored for business-to-business (B2B) software and technology firms globally. Its primary product, AdvocateHub, enables companies to create advocate communities that engage customers, partners, and employees in marketing activities such as referrals, reference calls, and product reviews. This platform helps businesses harness customer enthusiasm to enhance their marketing and sales initiatives. AdvocateHub integrates with Salesforce, allowing for seamless tracking of customer engagement. Additionally, Influitive offers consulting services that include coaching and training to assist companies in implementing effective advocate marketing strategies. The AdvocateHub software is accessible through a web portal, with integration options for client websites and mobile access via the Maven app. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Influitive also has offices in Menlo Park, California, and Boston, Massachusetts.

TribeHR

Venture Round in 2012
Headquartered in Waterloo, ON and Boston, MA, TribeHR Corp. builds TribeHR, the first truly social human resources management software. Its easy-to-use tools are used by businesses worldwide, allowing companies to focus more on what they do best and less on things that get in the way. TribeHR was founded in 2009 and is funded by Matrix Partners and Relay Ventures. For more information, visit www.tribehr.com

ecobee

Series B in 2012
ecobee, Inc. manufactures and sells Wi-Fi enabled smart thermostats and light automation equipment with remote sensors and voice control for residential and commercial applications. Its products include SmartThermostat with voice control, ecobee3 lite, SmartSensor, and ecobee Switch+. The company also offers a mobile application in support to its products through iOS, Android, and BlackBerry platforms. It retails its products online. ecobee, Inc. was formerly known as Avaning Inc. and changed its name to ecobee, Inc. in October 2008. The company was founded in 2007 and is based in Toronto, Canada.

Blue Ant Media

Venture Round in 2012
Blue Ant Media is a privately held integrated Canadian media company that creates and distributes engaging content in lifestyle, travel, documentary, music and entertainment categories. The company owns specialty channels Travel+Escape, Bite TV and AUX TV along with four premium, commercial-free channels Oasis HD, HIFI, eqHD, radX and their companion websites. Blue Ant Media’s digital publishing division produces daily content for its web and mobile sites and recently launched AUX Magazine, a monthly music tablet magazine. Producing over 400 hours of original content, Blue Ant Media develops both in house programming and co-productions with international partners. Blue Ant recently acquired Cottage Life Media Inc., publishers of Cottage Life, Cottage, Outdoor Canada and Canadian Home Workshop and producers of the Spring & Fall Cottage Life consumer shows.

ShopLocket

Seed Round in 2012
ShopLocket is an electronic commerce platform based in Toronto, Canada, that caters specifically to hardware entrepreneurs. The company offers specialized ecommerce solutions that enable users to manage everything from pre-orders to complete shopping cart functionalities. This allows hardware creators to establish single-item storefronts that can be seamlessly integrated into any website. As a PCH solutions company, ShopLocket supports hardware businesses throughout their development journey, providing assistance in various stages such as ideation, manufacturing, ecommerce, and fulfillment. This comprehensive approach positions ShopLocket as a valuable partner for innovators looking to bring their products to market.

ClearFit

Angel Round in 2011
ClearFit Inc. operates a web based platform that provides objective insights and predictive data to hire employees and build teams. It offers ClearFit, a predictive analytics engine that delivers critical information, such as employees’ strengths and weaknesses, and traits of best employees, as well as insights into the organization for talent pool development, succession planning, and more; and solutions to find and hire right employees through job description creation, job posting, and identification of top candidates. The company serves customers through representatives in healthcare, banking, insurance, restaurant, hotels, retail, and sales sectors in Canada. ClearFit Inc. was founded in 2006 and is based in Toronto, Canada.

Blue Ant Media

Venture Round in 2011
Blue Ant Media is a privately held integrated Canadian media company that creates and distributes engaging content in lifestyle, travel, documentary, music and entertainment categories. The company owns specialty channels Travel+Escape, Bite TV and AUX TV along with four premium, commercial-free channels Oasis HD, HIFI, eqHD, radX and their companion websites. Blue Ant Media’s digital publishing division produces daily content for its web and mobile sites and recently launched AUX Magazine, a monthly music tablet magazine. Producing over 400 hours of original content, Blue Ant Media develops both in house programming and co-productions with international partners. Blue Ant recently acquired Cottage Life Media Inc., publishers of Cottage Life, Cottage, Outdoor Canada and Canadian Home Workshop and producers of the Spring & Fall Cottage Life consumer shows.

mDialog

Series A in 2011
mDialog is a provider of video stream management services that specializes in mobile video and in-stream advertising solutions. Its core technology, the Smart Stream™ Video Platform, is utilized by major programmers and service providers across North America, facilitating some of the most popular live broadcasts on connected devices. The platform supports Linear, Live, and On-Demand ad insertion, allowing seamless video delivery to a variety of devices, including smartphones, tablets, streaming media players, and smart TVs. By offering a Video as a Service (VaaS) approach, mDialog enables video publishers and advertisers to efficiently manage and stream high-resolution video content while integrating targeted advertising, thereby enhancing viewer engagement and monetization opportunities.

Fuse Powered Inc.

Seed Round in 2011
Fuse Powered Inc. specializes in enhancing the mobile gaming experience through its player-centric platform, which allows game publishers to optimize player interactions and maximize revenue. The company offers tools for targeted in-app purchase (IAP) offers, rewarded video ads, and relevant advertising, all integrated into a single software development kit (SDK). With over 700 million installations, Fuse Powered has collaborated with many prominent mobile game publishers on both iOS and Android platforms. The company is privately held and has offices in San Francisco and Toronto. In January 2016, Fuse Powered was acquired by Upsight.

iStopOver

Venture Round in 2010
iStopOver is an online peer-to-peer travel marketplace for short-term direct rental of excess capacity in homes. iStopOver caters specifically to direct rental of space from one person to another. Guests (Travelers) use iStopOver to find accommodation in someone's home as an alternative to paying high hotel rates. Usually priced well below average hotel rooms it gives you the opportunity to "live like a local." The site ensures that all communication takes place between the Host and the Guest online adding a huge trust factor to all parties. The site also has a secure online payment system, user profiles and reviews section.

Fuse Powered Inc.

Angel Round in 2010
Fuse Powered Inc. specializes in enhancing the mobile gaming experience through its player-centric platform, which allows game publishers to optimize player interactions and maximize revenue. The company offers tools for targeted in-app purchase (IAP) offers, rewarded video ads, and relevant advertising, all integrated into a single software development kit (SDK). With over 700 million installations, Fuse Powered has collaborated with many prominent mobile game publishers on both iOS and Android platforms. The company is privately held and has offices in San Francisco and Toronto. In January 2016, Fuse Powered was acquired by Upsight.

Blue Ant Media

Venture Round in 2010
GlassBOX Television Inc. is being built to own and operate cross-platform digital broadcast and VOD channels. There is a twist. GlassBOX is run by a couple of veteran Internet guys who are focused on making use of new technologies to engage the audiences and to deliver the channels and content across the globe in innovative ways. GlassBOX studio is near Toronto, Canada, where they produce their own content with emerging artists… the up and coming stars (both on and off the screen) of comedy, music and short form entertainment. The first channel, BITE Television, is three years old and has played a key role in defining a new generation of multi-platform and interactive television services. The Emmy award-winning format for BITE TV is one they are building upon, investing in and looking to duplicate in their forthcoming multi-platform channels. GlassBOX is committed to supporting new talent, developing great content and making the best use of new technologies to help drive audiences for their creator, carrier and advertiser partners.

ecobee

Venture Round in 2010
ecobee, Inc. manufactures and sells Wi-Fi enabled smart thermostats and light automation equipment with remote sensors and voice control for residential and commercial applications. Its products include SmartThermostat with voice control, ecobee3 lite, SmartSensor, and ecobee Switch+. The company also offers a mobile application in support to its products through iOS, Android, and BlackBerry platforms. It retails its products online. ecobee, Inc. was formerly known as Avaning Inc. and changed its name to ecobee, Inc. in October 2008. The company was founded in 2007 and is based in Toronto, Canada.

Neuralitic Systems

Series B in 2009
Neuralitic Systems' helps mobile service operators understand the mobile data user behaviours that influence data service adoption, so that they can automatically uncover new trends and habits and dynamically leverage these emerging behaviours to ignite data revenue growth.

SocialDeck

Seed Round in 2009
SocialDeck was founded in 2008 with the vision of enabling "anywhere, anytime, anyone" gaming. The company has launched several titles for the iPhone, Facebook, and BlackBerry using its social gaming platform technology, which enables simultaneous game play across multiple mobile devices and social networks. SocialDeck's technology also facilitates viral content discovery, distribution and monetization.

Quickplay

Series D in 2009
QuickPlay Media Inc. specializes in providing cloud-based managed service solutions for the distribution of premium video to IP-connected devices. The company offers an over-the-top (OTT) video platform that enables clients to deliver live and on-demand content while incorporating monetization features such as dynamic advertisement insertion and subscription-based models. In addition, QuickPlay supports pay TV services through a cloud architecture that facilitates the transition of legacy systems to multiscreen solutions, including TV Everywhere capabilities and managed broadcast operations. Its technology is utilized by leading communications and media companies worldwide, ensuring a scalable and secure delivery of engaging entertainment experiences. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, QuickPlay also has facilities in San Diego, Singapore, Chennai, and Frankfurt, and operates as a subsidiary of AT&T Inc.

Neuralitic Systems

Series B in 2009
Neuralitic Systems' helps mobile service operators understand the mobile data user behaviours that influence data service adoption, so that they can automatically uncover new trends and habits and dynamically leverage these emerging behaviours to ignite data revenue growth.

Leonardo Worldwide

Venture Round in 2008
Leonardo's mission is to help people have better travel experiences. The company delivers a technology platform that helps hotels, hotel chains, management companies and travel websites attract more bookings and revenue. They let travel suppliers focus on creating amazing guest experiences, powered by innovative technology behind the scenes. Leonardo has been a hospitality market leader for 20 years with engaged partnerships with global hotel chains, leading travel websites, and thousands of individual hotel properties. Leonardo's technology makes it easier for travel shoppers to select hotels that meet their needs and expectations. After all, people have limited vacation time and staying at the right hotel matters.

Tungle.me

Series A in 2008
Tungle.me makes scheduling meetings easy--across organizations, calendar systems, and time zones. It eliminates costly double bookings, frustrating time zone mishaps, and the endless back and forth emails and phone calls of finding a time to meet. Tungle syncs with your existing calendar -- Outlook (with or without Exchange), Google Calendar, Apple iCal, Entourage for Mac and Lotus Notes (Beta). Tungle.me is free and does not require meeting invitees or visitors to a user's Tungle.me page to sign in or register to schedule meetings. Tungle.me also supports scheduling meetings on-the-go with Tungle.me for iPhone and BlackBerry.

Blue Ant Media

Series A in 2008
GlassBOX Television Inc. is being built to own and operate cross-platform digital broadcast and VOD channels. There is a twist. GlassBOX is run by a couple of veteran Internet guys who are focused on making use of new technologies to engage the audiences and to deliver the channels and content across the globe in innovative ways. GlassBOX studio is near Toronto, Canada, where they produce their own content with emerging artists… the up and coming stars (both on and off the screen) of comedy, music and short form entertainment. The first channel, BITE Television, is three years old and has played a key role in defining a new generation of multi-platform and interactive television services. The Emmy award-winning format for BITE TV is one they are building upon, investing in and looking to duplicate in their forthcoming multi-platform channels. GlassBOX is committed to supporting new talent, developing great content and making the best use of new technologies to help drive audiences for their creator, carrier and advertiser partners.

FirstCoverage

Series B in 2008
First Coverage (formerly iSequent) is a privately-held Canadian company in the financial services industry. First Coverage provides a web-based technology, which was developed in collaboration with both the buy-side and sell-side to help money managers more efficiently generate alpha by eliminating the “noise” that they encounter on a daily basis, allowing them to focus on the people and information that matter most to their holdings.

Leonardo Worldwide

Venture Round in 2008
Leonardo's mission is to help people have better travel experiences. The company delivers a technology platform that helps hotels, hotel chains, management companies and travel websites attract more bookings and revenue. They let travel suppliers focus on creating amazing guest experiences, powered by innovative technology behind the scenes. Leonardo has been a hospitality market leader for 20 years with engaged partnerships with global hotel chains, leading travel websites, and thousands of individual hotel properties. Leonardo's technology makes it easier for travel shoppers to select hotels that meet their needs and expectations. After all, people have limited vacation time and staying at the right hotel matters.

Viigo

Series A in 2007
Viigo is a developer of a content mobilization platform that provides users with a comprehensive suite of information and services through a customizable smartphone application. The platform delivers a variety of content, including news from multiple sources, weather updates, flight schedules, and real-time sports scores. Additionally, it offers financial tools that allow users to monitor stock portfolios and manage online accounts, along with entertainment options such as hotel and restaurant reviews and blogs. By consolidating these diverse services into a single application, Viigo enhances users' access to crucial information, making it an essential tool for smartphone users seeking up-to-date content and useful services on the go.

CELLFOR

Venture Round in 2007
CellFor is the world's leading independent supplier of high technology seedlings to the global forest industry. Using plant biotechnology, which is the use of biological processes to manufacture products, CellFor identifies and produces genetically superior conifer seedlings without genetic modification.

Quickplay

Series C in 2007
QuickPlay Media Inc. specializes in providing cloud-based managed service solutions for the distribution of premium video to IP-connected devices. The company offers an over-the-top (OTT) video platform that enables clients to deliver live and on-demand content while incorporating monetization features such as dynamic advertisement insertion and subscription-based models. In addition, QuickPlay supports pay TV services through a cloud architecture that facilitates the transition of legacy systems to multiscreen solutions, including TV Everywhere capabilities and managed broadcast operations. Its technology is utilized by leading communications and media companies worldwide, ensuring a scalable and secure delivery of engaging entertainment experiences. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, QuickPlay also has facilities in San Diego, Singapore, Chennai, and Frankfurt, and operates as a subsidiary of AT&T Inc.

Ziplocal

Series B in 2007
ZipLocal Inc. does not have significant operations. The company intends to explore new business opportunities. Previously, the company was engaged in online listing advertising. ZipLocal Inc. is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. As of July 7, 2017, ZipLocal Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Intercap Inc.

Shoplogix

Series B in 2007
Shoplogix Inc. develops real-time performance management solutions. It provides Plantnode Perform, an integrated hardware and software platform that helps manufacturers to identify productivity opportunities through real-time capture and analysis of machine downtime. The company also offers Plantnode OutPerform, a real-time performance management solution, which provides infrastructure for mistake proof manufacturing operations; and Plantnode Enterprise that collects real-time data across multiple lines, plants, and geographies enabling standardization and comparison of efficiencies from job to job, plant to plant, or employee to employee. It has strategic partnerships with Leading Edge Solutions (Pty) Ltd. and GTS Brasil. Shoplogix Inc. was founded in 2002 and is based in Mississauga, Canada.

Tungle.me

Seed Round in 2007
Tungle.me makes scheduling meetings easy--across organizations, calendar systems, and time zones. It eliminates costly double bookings, frustrating time zone mishaps, and the endless back and forth emails and phone calls of finding a time to meet. Tungle syncs with your existing calendar -- Outlook (with or without Exchange), Google Calendar, Apple iCal, Entourage for Mac and Lotus Notes (Beta). Tungle.me is free and does not require meeting invitees or visitors to a user's Tungle.me page to sign in or register to schedule meetings. Tungle.me also supports scheduling meetings on-the-go with Tungle.me for iPhone and BlackBerry.

ecobee

Venture Round in 2007
ecobee, Inc. manufactures and sells Wi-Fi enabled smart thermostats and light automation equipment with remote sensors and voice control for residential and commercial applications. Its products include SmartThermostat with voice control, ecobee3 lite, SmartSensor, and ecobee Switch+. The company also offers a mobile application in support to its products through iOS, Android, and BlackBerry platforms. It retails its products online. ecobee, Inc. was formerly known as Avaning Inc. and changed its name to ecobee, Inc. in October 2008. The company was founded in 2007 and is based in Toronto, Canada.

PlanetEye

Series A in 2007
[PlanetEye](http://www.planeteye.com) is a one-stop destination for all your travel planning needs. Featuring a powerful and easy-to-use planning tool; geotagged photography; leading edge mapping technology, and extensive travel content from a team of in-house writers and a growing number of professional sources, PlanetEye is for travelers who want a new and exciting way to explore where to go and what to do. At the core of PlanetEye's travel planning service is the Travel Pack that lets travelers "clip" the interesting photographs, attractions, hotels and restaurants discovered on PlanetEye when they are planning a trip or simply putting together travel ideas.

FirstCoverage

Series A in 2006
First Coverage (formerly iSequent) is a privately-held Canadian company in the financial services industry. First Coverage provides a web-based technology, which was developed in collaboration with both the buy-side and sell-side to help money managers more efficiently generate alpha by eliminating the “noise” that they encounter on a daily basis, allowing them to focus on the people and information that matter most to their holdings.

CELLFOR

Venture Round in 2006
CellFor is the world's leading independent supplier of high technology seedlings to the global forest industry. Using plant biotechnology, which is the use of biological processes to manufacture products, CellFor identifies and produces genetically superior conifer seedlings without genetic modification.

Ziplocal

Series A in 2006
ZipLocal Inc. does not have significant operations. The company intends to explore new business opportunities. Previously, the company was engaged in online listing advertising. ZipLocal Inc. is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. As of July 7, 2017, ZipLocal Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Intercap Inc.

Quickplay

Series B in 2006
QuickPlay Media Inc. specializes in providing cloud-based managed service solutions for the distribution of premium video to IP-connected devices. The company offers an over-the-top (OTT) video platform that enables clients to deliver live and on-demand content while incorporating monetization features such as dynamic advertisement insertion and subscription-based models. In addition, QuickPlay supports pay TV services through a cloud architecture that facilitates the transition of legacy systems to multiscreen solutions, including TV Everywhere capabilities and managed broadcast operations. Its technology is utilized by leading communications and media companies worldwide, ensuring a scalable and secure delivery of engaging entertainment experiences. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, QuickPlay also has facilities in San Diego, Singapore, Chennai, and Frankfurt, and operates as a subsidiary of AT&T Inc.

Cube Route

Series B in 2005
Cube Route, Inc. provides demand logistics services for transportation organizations in North America. It offers information digitization, dispatch management, package tracking, and booking notification module services, as well as order management, planning and route/job optimization, real-time field data capture, tracking and visibility, and customer service and business intelligence solutions. The company serves beverage delivery, direct store delivery, foodservice, home delivery, on demand, and shippers and 3PL providers industries. Cube Route was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. As of December 6, 2006, Cube Route, Inc. is a subsidiary of Descartes Systems Group, Inc.

CELLFOR

Series C in 2005
CellFor is the world's leading independent supplier of high technology seedlings to the global forest industry. Using plant biotechnology, which is the use of biological processes to manufacture products, CellFor identifies and produces genetically superior conifer seedlings without genetic modification.

Edeal Services

Venture Round in 2002
edeal is a leading Marketplace Service Provider (MSP) that provides businesses of all sizes with complex, private label dynamic pricing e-marketplaces. Their online products are designed for promotions, liquidation, charity events, new sales channels, and core marketplaces. edeal is recognized as one of the world's most advanced online trading communities and is committed to providing business with increasingly sophisticated tools and services to maximize their auction productivity and enhance their e-commerce strategies.

Q9 Networks

Venture Round in 2001
Q9 Networks Inc. specializes in providing outsourced data center infrastructure for information technology organizations in Canada. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Toronto, the company offers a range of services including data center space, managed bandwidth, performance monitoring, and security services. Additionally, Q9 Networks provides managed services such as control panels, managed servers, firewalls, load balancing, backup and restore, and remote connectivity. Their offerings also include disaster recovery solutions and site management tools, catering to the diverse needs of businesses requiring reliable and secure IT operations.

Q9 Networks

Venture Round in 2000
Q9 Networks Inc. specializes in providing outsourced data center infrastructure for information technology organizations in Canada. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Toronto, the company offers a range of services including data center space, managed bandwidth, performance monitoring, and security services. Additionally, Q9 Networks provides managed services such as control panels, managed servers, firewalls, load balancing, backup and restore, and remote connectivity. Their offerings also include disaster recovery solutions and site management tools, catering to the diverse needs of businesses requiring reliable and secure IT operations.

PixStream

Venture Round in 1999
PixStream is a technology company that engages in the development of video networking solutions. Their systems are designed to adapt TV signals to any type of network. The PixStream system consists of complete video head-ends that allows service providers to offer converged services over their existing networks. PixStream was founded by Marc Morin and Brad Siim in 1996; and is headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario.

Descartes Systems Group

Venture Round in 1996
Descartes is the global leader in providing on-demand, software-as-a-service solutions focused on improving the productivity, performance and security of logistics-intensive businesses. Descartes' B2B network, the Global Logistics Network, integrates more than 35,000 trading partners to our cloud-based Logistics Technology Platform to unite their businesses in commerce. Customers use our modular, software-as-a-service solutions to route, schedule, track and measure delivery resources; plan, allocate and execute shipments; rate, audit and pay transportation invoices; file customs and security documents for imports and exports; and complete numerous other logistics processes by participating in the world's largest, collaborative multi-modal logistics community. Our headquarters are in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada and we have offices and partners around the world. Learn more at www.descartes.com.