OMERS Ventures

OMERS Ventures is the venture capital arm of the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System, established in 2011 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada. The firm specializes in multi-stage investments in growth-oriented and disruptive technology companies, primarily focusing on sectors such as technology, media, telecommunications, clean technology, and life sciences. OMERS Ventures invests from seed stage to pre-IPO rounds, with typical investment amounts ranging from CAD$0.5 million to CAD$30 million, depending on the stage of the company. The firm operates primarily in North America but is open to opportunities in Europe and beyond. It prefers to lead or co-lead investment rounds and seeks to maintain involvement in its portfolio companies by securing board seats. OMERS Ventures is dedicated to providing strategic capital to accelerate growth and scale for its investments, thereby supporting companies throughout their development lifecycle.

Narbe Alexandrian

Senior Associate

Namat Bahram

Analyst

Meriwether Beckwith

Principal

Harry Briggs

Managing Partner

Shawn Chance

Partner

Will Dufton

Principal

Chrissy Farr

Principal & Health Tech Investor

Henry Gladwyn

Managing Partner

Michelle Killoran

Principal

Brian Kobus

Managing Partner

Eugene Lee

Partner

Laura Lenz

Partner

Hooman Mehranvar

Associate

Silvio Memme

Associate

Taku Murahwi

Investor

Ken Nickerson

Venture Partner

David D. Ossip

Member of Advisory Board

Justin Ouyang

Associate

Jambu Palaniappan

Managing Partner

Sid Paquette

Managing Director

Charlie Renzoni

Associate

Jennifer Reynolds

Director

Marissa Schlueter

Investor

Lily Shaw

Associate

Alyssa Spagnolo

Associate

Damien Steel

Senior Advisor

Michael Yang

Managing Partner

Mert Yucesoy

Associate

Ryan Zauk

Investor

132 past transactions

goConfirm

Seed Round in 2022
Qui Identity builds the distributed identity tools that people and businesses will rely on for digital and real-world interactions.

Fonoa

Series B in 2022
Fonoa specializes in tax automation and compliance software for various sectors, including marketplaces, digital content platforms, ride-sharing, food delivery, and SaaS. The company offers a technology platform that integrates business model specifics with tax compliance requirements, allowing clients to minimize manual workloads and operational costs while ensuring adherence to tax regulations as they expand globally. Fonoa's product suite includes features for verifying customer Tax IDs, accurately determining indirect tax rates, generating locally compliant invoices, and facilitating real-time reporting to tax authorities. By employing an API-first approach, Fonoa's modular solutions operate efficiently, requiring minimal user intervention, thus simplifying the management of tax obligations for businesses.

Crunchbase

Series D in 2022
Crunchbase is a comprehensive platform designed to provide business information about both private and public companies. It offers valuable insights into investments, funding details, founding members, leadership positions, mergers and acquisitions, industry news, and trends. Initially created to track startups, Crunchbase has expanded its scope to encompass a wide range of companies globally. The platform gathers its data through various methods, including a venture program, machine learning technology, an in-house data team, and contributions from the Crunchbase community. Users can submit information to the database, which undergoes a registration process, social validation, and moderation to ensure accuracy and reliability.

wefox

Series D in 2022
wefox is a digital insurance company based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2015. It aims to enhance safety and minimize risks by transforming the insurance landscape through technology. The company focuses on selling insurance through intermediaries rather than direct channels, leveraging analytics to achieve better loss ratios than the market average. With over 90% straight-through processing, wefox operates a central product factory that enables rapid and cost-effective deployment of product innovations across international markets. The company has established a network of thousands of digitally enabled advisors throughout Europe, which enhances customer satisfaction, reduces customer acquisition costs, and improves cross-selling opportunities while decreasing churn.

Birdie

Series B in 2022
Birdie Care Services Limited is a care technology company based in London, United Kingdom, that focuses on enhancing the health and wellbeing of elderly individuals. Established in 2017, Birdie offers a comprehensive platform designed to assist care professionals and families in monitoring the needs of older adults. By providing tailored preventive care solutions, Birdie aims to enable seniors to age confidently in their own homes, ensuring they receive the necessary support and attention.

Next Matter

Series A in 2022
Next Matter GmbH is a Berlin-based company that offers software as a service (SaaS) designed to help enterprises digitize complex and manual business processes efficiently. Founded in 2018, the company enables organizations to improve performance significantly within a short timeframe, without requiring coding, consultants, or extensive IT project management. Next Matter's solutions cater to various business needs, including customer onboarding, maintenance and repairs, shop content creation, employee onboarding, and compliance with general data protection regulations (GDPR). Its platform empowers teams across multiple functions such as operations, finance, HR, procurement, logistics, and supplier management to design and implement high-value, end-to-end processes quickly and cost-effectively. Notable clients include HelloFresh and Home24, who leverage Next Matter to enhance their operational efficiency.

Relation Therapeutics

Seed Round in 2022
Relation Therapeutics engages in humanizing drug discovery and development. It leverages human genetics and clinical omics data and utilizes patient-derived tissue samples with functional genomics interventional experiments to identify, validate and prosecute therapeutic programs.

Group14 Technologies

Series C in 2022
Group14 Technologies, Inc. is a battery storage technology company based in Woodinville, Washington, founded in 2015. The company specializes in developing silicon-carbon composite materials specifically for lithium-ion batteries, aiming to enhance energy performance for various applications, including electric vehicles and devices. Group14's innovative nanomaterials have received recognition from the Department of Energy for their effectiveness and the company’s ability to produce them at an industrial scale. By providing advanced materials that are adaptable for diverse energy storage needs, Group14 Technologies plays a significant role in facilitating the global transition to an all-electric future.

Onevest

Seed Round in 2022
Onevest Corporation provides technology products to connect founders, investors, advisors, and influencers in the entrepreneurship community. It operates 1000 Angels, an invitation-only investor network that allows members to build a venture portfolio free of management fees, carried interest, or large capital commitments. The company’s 1000 Angels provides its members with the ability to create their own venture portfolios from a constantly updated selection of investment opportunities in some of the most exciting high-growth and early-stage companies in the world. It also operates CoFoundersLab, a matchmaking service for founders connecting them with other cofounders, advisors, and interns. The company’s CoFoundersLab also partners with major startup hubs, including universities and accelerator programs to help them fostering innovation and building teams that would later launch startups. It serves accredited investors, family offices, venture funds, and corporations. Onevest Corporation was formerly known as Rock The Post, Inc. and changed its name to Onevest Corporation in July 2014. The company was incorporated in 2011 and is based in New York, New York.

Manifest Climate

Series A in 2022
Developer of a climate change risk management platform designed to turn climate risks into opportunities for organizations. The company's platform brings regularly curated industry-specific climate news, trends, peer benchmarking, and a monthly report, enabling businesses to build climate confidence and level up their reporting.

WorkRamp

Series C in 2022
WorkRamp, Inc. develops a software for enterprises to onboard, train, and certify their employees. It offers WorkRamp, a software that provides templates that are used as starting point for the training needs. The company’s software also enables managers, mentors, and buddies to collaborate in real-time; and used to implement, track, and manage the training program. In addition, its solutions are used for onboarding programs, ongoing training, and certify the team members. WorkRamp, Inc. was formerly known as Bulletin Board IO, Inc. and changed its name to WorkRamp, Inc. in November 2015. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in San Carlos, California.

Container xChange

Venture Round in 2022
xChange Solutions GmbH operates an online platform that connects container owners and users for repositioning. The company provides container logistics transaction process online, including container insurance, tracking, and availability services. It also hosts webinars that provide an insight on container logistics and shipping trends. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Hamburg, Germany.

PrimaryBid

Series C in 2022
Primarybid Limited operates an online investment platform that allows private investors to gain access to placings, fund raisings, and IPOs of AIM-listed companies. The company’s platform allows private investors to opportunistically bid for new shares in AIM companies on their own terms. It also provides PrimaryBid, an application that offers the private investor access to equity placings. Primarybid Limited has strategic partnerships with Shore Capital Group; finnCap; and Arden. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Oath Care

Venture Round in 2022
Oath Care is building a new model of group-based, continuous care to meaningfully improve health outcomes for the next generation of kids.

Occupier

Series A in 2022
Occupier Inc. provides transaction and portfolio management software for commercial tenants and brokers. Its software helps users to manage and optimize transactions, portfolios, documents, and tasks throughout the real estate transaction and portfolio management lifecycle. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in New York, New York.

Hopper

Secondary Market in 2022
Hopper Inc. is a travel technology company that has developed a mobile application leveraging big data to predict and analyze airfare and hotel prices. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with additional offices in Cambridge, Massachusetts, New York, New York, and Sofia, Bulgaria, Hopper assists travelers in securing the best deals by providing timely notifications when flight and accommodation prices reach their predicted lowest points. By offering data-driven travel recommendations, Hopper enhances the booking experience for users, enabling them to make informed decisions and save money on their journeys.

Deliverect

Series D in 2022
Deliverect NV operates a Software as a Service platform designed to streamline the management of takeaway and delivery orders for restaurants, bars, and cafes. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Ghent, Belgium, the company integrates various third-party online ordering platforms, such as Uber Eats and Deliveroo, into restaurants' existing point-of-sale systems. This integration automates the inbound order flow, allowing staff to focus on other tasks by eliminating the need to monitor multiple devices or manually re-enter orders. Deliverect's platform not only simplifies order management but also offers features for consolidated reporting and inventory management, enhancing operational efficiency for food businesses worldwide.

Safesite

Series B in 2022
Safesite Solutions, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2014 that offers a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform designed for high-risk industries. The platform assists organizations in managing their safety and compliance needs through innovative mobile and field-based technologies, alongside ongoing virtual safety coaching. Safesite has demonstrated its effectiveness by helping customers reduce workplace incidents by up to 57%. With over 4,000 companies in the United States utilizing its services, Safesite aims to streamline compliance activities, enhance team safety engagement, and empower workers to become safety champions within their organizations.

Dear Life

Seed Round in 2022
Dear Lifeway allows to capture and share the story of someone's life for the legacy that can live on for generations to come. It was established in 2020 and headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

League

Series C in 2021
League, Inc. is a company that develops an enterprise healthcare operating system aimed at improving employee health and lifestyle. Its core offering, the Health Benefits Experience (HBX) platform, functions as a centralized hub for various health solutions, facilitating better engagement and informed decision-making among employees regarding their healthcare. The platform includes features such as a digital wallet for managing coverage and spending accounts, as well as support services for benefits enrollment and navigation. League also provides benefits administration and advisory services, catering to clients in Canada, the United States, and Europe. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with an office in Chicago, Illinois, League has formed strategic partnerships to enhance its service offerings and foster employee wellness.

Medal

Series C in 2021
Medal is the easiest way to Create, Watch, Share, and Analyze gaming highlights.

Fonoa

Series A in 2021
Fonoa specializes in tax automation and compliance software for various sectors, including marketplaces, digital content platforms, ride-sharing, food delivery, and SaaS. The company offers a technology platform that integrates business model specifics with tax compliance requirements, allowing clients to minimize manual workloads and operational costs while ensuring adherence to tax regulations as they expand globally. Fonoa's product suite includes features for verifying customer Tax IDs, accurately determining indirect tax rates, generating locally compliant invoices, and facilitating real-time reporting to tax authorities. By employing an API-first approach, Fonoa's modular solutions operate efficiently, requiring minimal user intervention, thus simplifying the management of tax obligations for businesses.

Clarisights

Series A in 2021
Clarisights is a data ingestion and analytics platform founded in 2018 and based in Palo Alto, California, designed to assist marketers in gaining insights from diverse data sources. The platform allows marketing and growth teams to independently explore and analyze data without relying on outdated spreadsheets or complex business intelligence tools. By integrating with various data channels, Clarisights enables users to create and optimize dashboards, facilitating real-time collaboration among team members. The platform simplifies the data management process by automatically ingesting and transforming data from specified sources, allowing users to generate interactive visualizations shortly after signing up. This capability helps marketers answer critical questions about their performance marketing efforts, such as identifying major traffic sources, understanding cost inefficiencies, and evaluating the effectiveness of ad copy and creatives.

Landed

Series B in 2021
Landed, Inc. is a financial services company based in San Francisco that assists essential professionals, particularly in education and healthcare, in purchasing homes and achieving financial stability within their communities. Founded in 2015, Landed provides debt-free financing options, allowing homebuyers to receive funds in exchange for a share of their home's value upon refinancing or selling. The company collaborates with schools, employers, and affinity networks to establish and manage down payment support funds, facilitating access to homeownership for teachers, school staff, and other professionals. Additionally, Landed offers personalized support through a dedicated team, including partner agents and homebuying experts, to help clients navigate their home-buying options and provide education on the process.

Postal

Series B in 2021
Postal.io, Inc. offers an offline sales and marketing engagement platform designed for team management, content curation, and workflow automation. The platform targets various industries, including software, healthcare, finance, real estate, and insurance, by facilitating lead generation, sales enhancement, and customer retention. Postal.io automates the delivery and tracking of personalized physical assets within the sales process, ensuring seamless integration with existing customer relationship management systems and marketing automation tools, or functioning independently. Founded in 2019 by Erik Kostelnik, the company is based in San Luis Obispo, California, and is recognized for its experienced founding team, which has a history of successful ventures.

Waabi

Series A in 2021
Waabi operates as a self-driving technology start-up. Waabi is bringing the promise of self-driving closer to commercialization than ever before.

Lick

Series A in 2021
Lick Home Limited creates and delivers durable and low-odor paints, artisan wallpapers, and decorating tools. The company offers paints for walls, skirting, boards, doors, and ceilings. Its decorating tools include room painting kits, wallpapering kits, canvas, wallpaper adhesives, and wall repair kits. Lick Home Limited was incorporated in 2019 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

wefox

Series C in 2021
wefox is a digital insurance company based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2015. It aims to enhance safety and minimize risks by transforming the insurance landscape through technology. The company focuses on selling insurance through intermediaries rather than direct channels, leveraging analytics to achieve better loss ratios than the market average. With over 90% straight-through processing, wefox operates a central product factory that enables rapid and cost-effective deployment of product innovations across international markets. The company has established a network of thousands of digitally enabled advisors throughout Europe, which enhances customer satisfaction, reduces customer acquisition costs, and improves cross-selling opportunities while decreasing churn.

Xanadu

Series B in 2021
Xanadu Quantum Technologies Inc. is a Canadian company based in Toronto that specializes in developing photonic quantum computers. Founded in 2016, Xanadu integrates quantum silicon photonic chips into existing hardware to create a comprehensive quantum computing system. The company aims to provide quantum computing resources on demand, enabling significant computational advancements over traditional methods to address complex real-world challenges. Xanadu offers several platforms, including PennyLane, a Python library for quantum machine learning and hybrid quantum-classical computations, and Strawberry Fields, an open-source programming language for quantum applications. By combining academic research with industry expertise, Xanadu is positioned to drive innovation in the field of quantum technology.

Agile Analog

Series A in 2021
Agile Analog Ltd develops Analog IP. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

Deliverect

Series C in 2021
Deliverect NV operates a Software as a Service platform designed to streamline the management of takeaway and delivery orders for restaurants, bars, and cafes. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Ghent, Belgium, the company integrates various third-party online ordering platforms, such as Uber Eats and Deliveroo, into restaurants' existing point-of-sale systems. This integration automates the inbound order flow, allowing staff to focus on other tasks by eliminating the need to monitor multiple devices or manually re-enter orders. Deliverect's platform not only simplifies order management but also offers features for consolidated reporting and inventory management, enhancing operational efficiency for food businesses worldwide.

Clearcover

Series D in 2021
Clearcover, Inc. is a digital car insurance provider headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2016. The company offers an online platform that enables customers to obtain automobile insurance at competitive rates. Clearcover employs an API-first approach to streamline the insurance process, allowing for an intuitive and efficient quote experience. By leveraging advanced technology and minimizing traditional advertising expenses, Clearcover is able to pass savings onto its customers while providing comprehensive coverage options. The company sells its insurance products both through agents and directly online, catering to a wide range of customer needs.

HelloSelf

Series A in 2021
HelloSelf is a health and wellness platform that provides its users with digital access to therapists. HelloSelf works with you to easily test the changes you can make to your life and measure their impact on your mind. Founded in 2018, the company is headquartered in London, England.

Container xChange

Venture Round in 2021
xChange Solutions GmbH operates an online platform that connects container owners and users for repositioning. The company provides container logistics transaction process online, including container insurance, tracking, and availability services. It also hosts webinars that provide an insight on container logistics and shipping trends. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Hamburg, Germany.

Manifest Climate

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of a climate change risk management platform designed to turn climate risks into opportunities for organizations. The company's platform brings regularly curated industry-specific climate news, trends, peer benchmarking, and a monthly report, enabling businesses to build climate confidence and level up their reporting.

Bold Commerce

Series B in 2021
Bold Commerce Inc. is a software development company based in Winnipeg, Canada, specializing in e-commerce solutions for various brands. The company offers a suite of applications and tools tailored to address key merchant needs, including subscriptions, automation, wholesale and B2B services, integrations, personalization, payment experiences, customization, and digital merchandising. Bold Commerce serves a diverse clientele both in Canada and internationally, providing not only successful e-commerce applications but also custom design and development services aimed at enhancing store owners' productivity and sales.

Jobber

Series C in 2021
Job by job, Jobber is transforming the way home services are delivered. Jobber provides technology that helps small businesses across 50 different industries, including lawn care, HVAC, residential cleaning, tree care, and more, better connect with customers, grow their businesses, and compete against giant corporations. Unlike manual processes and single feature apps, Jobber’s platform streamlines and automates daily operations, replacing duplicate entry and repetitive tasks with tailored automation. Since launching, businesses using Jobber have serviced over 10 million people in more than 43 countries, delivering over $6 billion annually, and growing, in services to their customers. The company was recently recognized as the second fastest growing software company in Canada by Canadian Business’ Growth 500 and named a 2019 Best Workplaces in Technology™ and for millennials by Great Place to Work®.

WorkRamp

Series B in 2020
WorkRamp, Inc. develops a software for enterprises to onboard, train, and certify their employees. It offers WorkRamp, a software that provides templates that are used as starting point for the training needs. The company’s software also enables managers, mentors, and buddies to collaborate in real-time; and used to implement, track, and manage the training program. In addition, its solutions are used for onboarding programs, ongoing training, and certify the team members. WorkRamp, Inc. was formerly known as Bulletin Board IO, Inc. and changed its name to WorkRamp, Inc. in November 2015. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in San Carlos, California.

Ultimate

Series A in 2020
ultimate.ai is a virtual customer service agent builder bringing multilingual customer service automation to businesses. The company's s proprietary deep learning technology enables customer service automation in all languages. Automate first-line customer contact across chat, email, and social, increase agent productivity by over 30% for complex cases, and continuously learns to improve the quality of automated and assisted support.

DuckDuckGo

Secondary Market in 2020
We're the Internet privacy company for everyone who's had enough of hidden online tracking and wants to take back their privacy now. For over a decade, we've built products, created new technology, and worked with policymakers to make online privacy simple and accessible for all. Every day, millions of people rely on our free all-in-one solution to stay private online. In one download we deliver privacy, simplified. Try DuckDuckGo Privacy Essentials on Safari, Firefox, & Chrome and the DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser for iOS or Android today.

WithMe Health

Series B in 2020
WithMe Health replaces an employer’s pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) with a medication guidance solution that greatly improves on and expands the scope of services available in the market today. Our modern technology and rich datasets allow consistent application of proven science to create individualized medication experiences for employees and their families that are proactive, adaptive, convenient and engaging. With an innovative, outcomes-oriented business model that aligns interests across the pharmaceutical value chain, WithMe Health optimizes health outcomes and value while substantially reducing costs for employers.

Firstvet

Series C in 2020
FirstVet AB is a digital veterinary clinic established in 2016 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. The company provides a video consultation platform that connects pet owners with veterinarians through a mobile application and website. FirstVet offers a range of services, including advice on animal health, behavioral counseling, and feeding recommendations, as well as the ability to prescribe medication. The platform is designed to offer a convenient alternative to traditional veterinary clinic visits, allowing users to determine the necessity of in-person consultations for various pet health issues. FirstVet caters to small animals, farm animals, and horses, making it a versatile resource for pet care.

PrimaryBid

Series B in 2020
Primarybid Limited operates an online investment platform that allows private investors to gain access to placings, fund raisings, and IPOs of AIM-listed companies. The company’s platform allows private investors to opportunistically bid for new shares in AIM companies on their own terms. It also provides PrimaryBid, an application that offers the private investor access to equity placings. Primarybid Limited has strategic partnerships with Shore Capital Group; finnCap; and Arden. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Klue

Series A in 2020
B2B SaaS providing market and competitive intelligence. Helps sales, and the teams that enable them, leverage competitive intelligence to win more business. It was founded in 2015 by Jason Smith and Sarathy Naicker and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

Acerta Analytics

Series A in 2020
Acerta Systems Analytics Inc. specializes in providing machine intelligence solutions that convert raw machine data into actionable insights. The company's primary offering, Acerta CHECK, employs a combination of statistical methods, data mining algorithms, and machine learning techniques to identify critical issues and anomalies in machine behavior. Targeting the automotive sector, Acerta's solutions cater to OEMs, parts suppliers, and vehicle testing equipment providers, enhancing vehicle health monitoring and data acquisition. Additionally, the company's algorithms are utilized in the aerospace industry for airplane health management and engine testing. By detecting anomalies and predicting equipment failures, Acerta supports manufacturers in optimizing their processes and improving product quality. Founded in 2014 and based in Waterloo, Canada, Acerta is committed to transforming quality control in the automotive industry through advanced artificial intelligence applications.

Solink

Series B in 2020
Solink is a data-driven security platform that captures and audits 100% video and transactional data to reduce fraud proactively. Solink’s unique Video Discovery application allows users to search for any event, putting an end to manually retrieving evidence by time and location. For a monthly fee, the platform provides everything users need to collect, analyze, investigate and manage their data. Solink’s fraud prevention as a service offering is the first one of its kind to be data driven instead of incident driven.

Landed

Series A in 2020
Landed, Inc. is a financial services company based in San Francisco that assists essential professionals, particularly in education and healthcare, in purchasing homes and achieving financial stability within their communities. Founded in 2015, Landed provides debt-free financing options, allowing homebuyers to receive funds in exchange for a share of their home's value upon refinancing or selling. The company collaborates with schools, employers, and affinity networks to establish and manage down payment support funds, facilitating access to homeownership for teachers, school staff, and other professionals. Additionally, Landed offers personalized support through a dedicated team, including partner agents and homebuying experts, to help clients navigate their home-buying options and provide education on the process.

Contentful

Series E in 2020
Contentful GmbH is a Berlin-based company that provides a cloud-based content management platform designed for web and mobile applications. Established in 2011, it enables enterprises to create and manage digital experiences across multiple channels with enhanced speed and scalability compared to traditional content management systems. Contentful consolidates content into a central hub, allowing it to be structured for various digital platforms while integrating seamlessly with numerous tools via open APIs. Notable clients include Spotify, Urban Outfitters, and The British Museum, who utilize Contentful’s platform to enhance their digital content strategies. The company also offers the Optimizely application, which allows developers to incorporate content experimentation features into their projects. In addition to its headquarters in Berlin, Contentful has offices in San Francisco and Denver.

Vara

Series A in 2020
Vara develops a breast cancer screening platform powered by AI for radiologists, allowing them to focus on finding cancer early. While we provide. Vara also provides remote mammography reading services to those that lack the radiologists. Vara's mission is to make affordable diagnostics available all over the world by designing machine learning-powered workflows that users love to work with.

Hopper

Venture Round in 2020
Hopper Inc. is a travel technology company that has developed a mobile application leveraging big data to predict and analyze airfare and hotel prices. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with additional offices in Cambridge, Massachusetts, New York, New York, and Sofia, Bulgaria, Hopper assists travelers in securing the best deals by providing timely notifications when flight and accommodation prices reach their predicted lowest points. By offering data-driven travel recommendations, Hopper enhances the booking experience for users, enabling them to make informed decisions and save money on their journeys.

Flagstone

Series B in 2020
Flagstone Investment Management Limited operates a secure online cash deposit platform that enables individuals, companies, charities, and wealth managers to compare and select deposit accounts from a range of banks. Founded in 2013 and based in London, the company provides access to hundreds of deposit accounts from 37 banks through a single application. This platform empowers users to make informed decisions about where to deposit and invest their money, aiming to enhance interest income while minimizing risk.

Deliverect

Series B in 2020
Deliverect NV operates a Software as a Service platform designed to streamline the management of takeaway and delivery orders for restaurants, bars, and cafes. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Ghent, Belgium, the company integrates various third-party online ordering platforms, such as Uber Eats and Deliveroo, into restaurants' existing point-of-sale systems. This integration automates the inbound order flow, allowing staff to focus on other tasks by eliminating the need to monitor multiple devices or manually re-enter orders. Deliverect's platform not only simplifies order management but also offers features for consolidated reporting and inventory management, enhancing operational efficiency for food businesses worldwide.

Tehama

Series A in 2020
Tehama is a company that offers an automated SaaS-based platform designed to create secure cloud-based virtual offices, rooms, and desktops, accessible from any device and web browser. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, Tehama addresses the challenges enterprises, service providers, and individuals face in achieving productive remote work. The platform facilitates efficient and secure access to a global workforce while automating vendor management to ensure that all work performed is secure, monitored, and audited. Tehama aids IT providers by streamlining the onboarding of talent and alleviating the challenges of regulatory compliance, ultimately allowing developers to focus on enhancing productivity.

Clearcover

Series C in 2020
Clearcover, Inc. is a digital car insurance provider headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2016. The company offers an online platform that enables customers to obtain automobile insurance at competitive rates. Clearcover employs an API-first approach to streamline the insurance process, allowing for an intuitive and efficient quote experience. By leveraging advanced technology and minimizing traditional advertising expenses, Clearcover is able to pass savings onto its customers while providing comprehensive coverage options. The company sells its insurance products both through agents and directly online, catering to a wide range of customer needs.

wefox

Series B in 2019
wefox is a digital insurance company based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2015. It aims to enhance safety and minimize risks by transforming the insurance landscape through technology. The company focuses on selling insurance through intermediaries rather than direct channels, leveraging analytics to achieve better loss ratios than the market average. With over 90% straight-through processing, wefox operates a central product factory that enables rapid and cost-effective deployment of product innovations across international markets. The company has established a network of thousands of digitally enabled advisors throughout Europe, which enhances customer satisfaction, reduces customer acquisition costs, and improves cross-selling opportunities while decreasing churn.

Quorso

Series A in 2019
Quorso simplifies your data into 3 top-priority daily actions (we call them ‘Missions’) for every store, guaranteed to engage teams, increase Sales and drive KPIs. Then helps teams to launch their Missions, measures the impact and scales the ones that work.

Firstvet

Series B in 2019
FirstVet AB is a digital veterinary clinic established in 2016 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. The company provides a video consultation platform that connects pet owners with veterinarians through a mobile application and website. FirstVet offers a range of services, including advice on animal health, behavioral counseling, and feeding recommendations, as well as the ability to prescribe medication. The platform is designed to offer a convenient alternative to traditional veterinary clinic visits, allowing users to determine the necessity of in-person consultations for various pet health issues. FirstVet caters to small animals, farm animals, and horses, making it a versatile resource for pet care.

Crunchbase

Series C in 2019
Crunchbase is a comprehensive platform designed to provide business information about both private and public companies. It offers valuable insights into investments, funding details, founding members, leadership positions, mergers and acquisitions, industry news, and trends. Initially created to track startups, Crunchbase has expanded its scope to encompass a wide range of companies globally. The platform gathers its data through various methods, including a venture program, machine learning technology, an in-house data team, and contributions from the Crunchbase community. Users can submit information to the database, which undergoes a registration process, social validation, and moderation to ensure accuracy and reliability.

League

Corporate Round in 2019
League, Inc. is a company that develops an enterprise healthcare operating system aimed at improving employee health and lifestyle. Its core offering, the Health Benefits Experience (HBX) platform, functions as a centralized hub for various health solutions, facilitating better engagement and informed decision-making among employees regarding their healthcare. The platform includes features such as a digital wallet for managing coverage and spending accounts, as well as support services for benefits enrollment and navigation. League also provides benefits administration and advisory services, catering to clients in Canada, the United States, and Europe. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with an office in Chicago, Illinois, League has formed strategic partnerships to enhance its service offerings and foster employee wellness.

Embark Trucks

Series C in 2019
Embark Trucks Inc. develops self-driving truck technology and highway autopilot system for commercial trucking. It designs artificial intelligence software that helps on long haul stretches in the trucking industry. Embark Trucks Inc. was formerly known as Varden Labs Inc. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in San Francisco, California.

TouchBistro

Series E in 2019
TouchBistro, Inc. develops iPad-based point of sale (POS) solutions tailored for restaurants, cafes, bars, food trucks, and other food and beverage venues. The company offers a variety of specialized systems, including Restaurant POS for billing and payments, Food Truck POS for mobile operations, and Coffee Shop POS for efficient order management. TouchBistro's solutions enhance operational efficiency by allowing servers to take orders directly from customers and submit them instantly to the kitchen or bar, thereby reducing errors associated with traditional order entry methods. Additionally, the company provides a range of complementary products such as TouchBistro Reservations for guest management, cloud reporting and analytics tools, and a Kitchen Display system. Founded in 2010, TouchBistro is headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Toronto, and its products are available through the Apple App Store in the United States and internationally.

Peerwell

Series A in 2019
PeerWell, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2014 that focuses on improving the health of individuals preparing for hip and knee replacement surgeries. The company has developed a PreHab application designed to assist users in optimizing their physical and mental readiness prior to surgery. This application provides evidence-based medical content, organizational tools, and a platform for users to connect with supportive peers. PeerWell collaborates with various stakeholders in the healthcare industry, including Workers' Compensation, Health Plans, and Managed Care Organizations, to effectively address pain and mobility issues at scale.

Xanadu

Series A in 2019
Xanadu Quantum Technologies Inc. is a Canadian company based in Toronto that specializes in developing photonic quantum computers. Founded in 2016, Xanadu integrates quantum silicon photonic chips into existing hardware to create a comprehensive quantum computing system. The company aims to provide quantum computing resources on demand, enabling significant computational advancements over traditional methods to address complex real-world challenges. Xanadu offers several platforms, including PennyLane, a Python library for quantum machine learning and hybrid quantum-classical computations, and Strawberry Fields, an open-source programming language for quantum applications. By combining academic research with industry expertise, Xanadu is positioned to drive innovation in the field of quantum technology.

RESI

Seed Round in 2019
Resi Design Ltd. provides architectural services. The company’s services include measured surveys, home design, 2D floor plans, 3D visual packages, party wall surveys, planning submission, structural engineering, and building regulations. It offers its services to homeowners in United Kingdom and Ireland markets. Resi Design Ltd. was incorporated in 2016 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Contentful

Series D in 2018
Contentful GmbH is a Berlin-based company that provides a cloud-based content management platform designed for web and mobile applications. Established in 2011, it enables enterprises to create and manage digital experiences across multiple channels with enhanced speed and scalability compared to traditional content management systems. Contentful consolidates content into a central hub, allowing it to be structured for various digital platforms while integrating seamlessly with numerous tools via open APIs. Notable clients include Spotify, Urban Outfitters, and The British Museum, who utilize Contentful’s platform to enhance their digital content strategies. The company also offers the Optimizely application, which allows developers to incorporate content experimentation features into their projects. In addition to its headquarters in Berlin, Contentful has offices in San Francisco and Denver.

Hopper

Series D in 2018
Hopper Inc. is a travel technology company that has developed a mobile application leveraging big data to predict and analyze airfare and hotel prices. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with additional offices in Cambridge, Massachusetts, New York, New York, and Sofia, Bulgaria, Hopper assists travelers in securing the best deals by providing timely notifications when flight and accommodation prices reach their predicted lowest points. By offering data-driven travel recommendations, Hopper enhances the booking experience for users, enabling them to make informed decisions and save money on their journeys.

DuckDuckGo

Venture Round in 2018
We're the Internet privacy company for everyone who's had enough of hidden online tracking and wants to take back their privacy now. For over a decade, we've built products, created new technology, and worked with policymakers to make online privacy simple and accessible for all. Every day, millions of people rely on our free all-in-one solution to stay private online. In one download we deliver privacy, simplified. Try DuckDuckGo Privacy Essentials on Safari, Firefox, & Chrome and the DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser for iOS or Android today.

TouchBistro

Series D in 2018
TouchBistro, Inc. develops iPad-based point of sale (POS) solutions tailored for restaurants, cafes, bars, food trucks, and other food and beverage venues. The company offers a variety of specialized systems, including Restaurant POS for billing and payments, Food Truck POS for mobile operations, and Coffee Shop POS for efficient order management. TouchBistro's solutions enhance operational efficiency by allowing servers to take orders directly from customers and submit them instantly to the kitchen or bar, thereby reducing errors associated with traditional order entry methods. Additionally, the company provides a range of complementary products such as TouchBistro Reservations for guest management, cloud reporting and analytics tools, and a Kitchen Display system. Founded in 2010, TouchBistro is headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Toronto, and its products are available through the Apple App Store in the United States and internationally.

Xanadu

Seed Round in 2018
Xanadu Quantum Technologies Inc. is a Canadian company based in Toronto that specializes in developing photonic quantum computers. Founded in 2016, Xanadu integrates quantum silicon photonic chips into existing hardware to create a comprehensive quantum computing system. The company aims to provide quantum computing resources on demand, enabling significant computational advancements over traditional methods to address complex real-world challenges. Xanadu offers several platforms, including PennyLane, a Python library for quantum machine learning and hybrid quantum-classical computations, and Strawberry Fields, an open-source programming language for quantum applications. By combining academic research with industry expertise, Xanadu is positioned to drive innovation in the field of quantum technology.

OB1

Series A in 2018
OB1 is a developer of a peer-to-peer trading platform that enables a cryptocurrency marketplace. Established in 2015 and based in Fairfax, Virginia, OB1's software allows users to buy and sell goods directly with one another, eliminating the need for centralized servers or governing bodies. By utilizing cryptocurrency, the platform provides a method for commerce that is both private and free, facilitating seamless transactions without fees.

Muse

Series B in 2017
InteraXon is the maker of brainwave-controlled computing technology and applications. They have created a hardware and software platform technology that converts brainwaves into digital signals that are fed into a computer. InteraXon then provides consumers with applications that use these brainwaves to perform activities such as meditation, gaming, ADHD assistance, and many others to come. The company was founded in 2007 and headquartered in Toronto, Ontario.

Klue

Seed Round in 2017
B2B SaaS providing market and competitive intelligence. Helps sales, and the teams that enable them, leverage competitive intelligence to win more business. It was founded in 2015 by Jason Smith and Sarathy Naicker and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

Manifold.co

Series A in 2017
Manifold allows you to discover, buy, and manage the best developer services for your application, regardless of cloud. Manifold is on a mission to reduce the complexity of building and deploying applications with micro-services and third-party infrastructure services.

Rover

Series F in 2017
Rover Company operates as a comprehensive service and product provider for pet owners. It connects pet parents with a vast network of reliable pet sitters and dog walkers, facilitating personalized care options such as pet sitting, dog walking, in-home boarding, and daycare. Founded with the belief that everyone should experience the companionship of a dog, Rover aims to enhance the lives of both pets and their owners. In addition to its service offerings, Rover Company also specializes in durable PVC pet products, including play pens, raised pet beds, crates, and gates. These products are recognized for their strength, lightweight design, and long-lasting construction, making them a choice for many pet owners. Manufactured in the U.S.A. using environmentally-friendly methods, Rover's commitment to quality ensures that their products provide safety and peace of mind for pet owners.

Acerta Analytics

Seed Round in 2017
Acerta Systems Analytics Inc. specializes in providing machine intelligence solutions that convert raw machine data into actionable insights. The company's primary offering, Acerta CHECK, employs a combination of statistical methods, data mining algorithms, and machine learning techniques to identify critical issues and anomalies in machine behavior. Targeting the automotive sector, Acerta's solutions cater to OEMs, parts suppliers, and vehicle testing equipment providers, enhancing vehicle health monitoring and data acquisition. Additionally, the company's algorithms are utilized in the aerospace industry for airplane health management and engine testing. By detecting anomalies and predicting equipment failures, Acerta supports manufacturers in optimizing their processes and improving product quality. Founded in 2014 and based in Waterloo, Canada, Acerta is committed to transforming quality control in the automotive industry through advanced artificial intelligence applications.

Wave

Series D in 2017
Wave is a company dedicated to improving the operations of small businesses by offering a range of financial management tools. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Wave provides free services that include accounting, invoicing, and payroll, along with affordable credit card processing solutions. With over 3 million small business owners across more than 200 countries utilizing its platform, Wave focuses on supporting micro and small businesses in managing their financial needs effectively.

Citizen Hex

Seed Round in 2017
Citizen Hex Inc., founded in late 2016 and based in Toronto, Canada, specializes in the acquisition, security, and trading of Ethereum tokens, particularly ERC-20 tokens. The company aims to facilitate cryptocurrency transactions by combining quantitative analysis with proprietary tools designed for trading in decentralized marketplaces. By focusing on the liquidity of Ethereum and its associated tokens, Citizen Hex enables investors to efficiently manage their digital token trading activities. The firm's approach is geared towards enhancing the safety and security of crypto transactions, positioning it as a key player in the evolving landscape of Ethereum adoption and trading.

Klipfolio

Series B in 2017
Our mission is to help people succeed with data. We believe in empowering you to make better decisions by eliminating the unknown. Take control of your data and be stronger, better, and more competitive every day. Klipfolio is the new way people and their teams make informed decisions leveraging team-based BI, dashboards, and reporting. From startups to Fortune 500 teams, Klipfolio provides the power and flexibility you always wanted. Succeed with data and start for free.

Hopper

Series C in 2016
Hopper Inc. is a travel technology company that has developed a mobile application leveraging big data to predict and analyze airfare and hotel prices. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with additional offices in Cambridge, Massachusetts, New York, New York, and Sofia, Bulgaria, Hopper assists travelers in securing the best deals by providing timely notifications when flight and accommodation prices reach their predicted lowest points. By offering data-driven travel recommendations, Hopper enhances the booking experience for users, enabling them to make informed decisions and save money on their journeys.

360insights

Venture Round in 2016
360 Incentives provides a highly flexible software as a service platform which enables manufacturers and distributors to create, measure and manage their incentives programs such as sales spiffs or rebates in real time with 100% auditing and fast payout of claims.

Revlo

Seed Round in 2016
Revlo Inc. operates a fan engagement platform specifically designed for broadcasters on Twitch, enabling them to enhance viewer interaction and monetization. Founded in 2015 and based in Toronto, the platform allows viewers to earn a custom currency by watching streams, which can be used to access rewards such as merchandise, coaching sessions, and exclusive experiences. Revlo's tools facilitate gamification of the viewing experience, allowing fans to compete on leaderboards, participate in mini-games, and engage in giveaways. This integration not only fosters loyalty among viewers but also provides broadcasters with innovative ways to recognize and reward their audience.

Fusebill

Series A in 2016
Fusebill Inc. provides automated invoicing, billing, collections, and customer lifecycle management solutions specifically designed for subscription-based businesses. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Kanata, Canada, the company streamlines processes such as upgrades, downgrades, cross-selling, and churn management for both B2B and B2C sectors, including software as a service, digital media, and communications. By simplifying subscription and billing management through its cloud-based platform, Fusebill enables companies to enhance their operational efficiency, seize new product opportunities, and maintain a competitive advantage in the market. The company is supported by both private and institutional investors.

Felix & Paul Studios

Series A in 2016
Felix & Paul Studios, founded in 2013 and based in Montreal, Canada, specializes in the production of cinematic virtual reality experiences. The studio, led by directors and visual artists Félix Lajeunesse and Paul Raphaël, has established a reputation for its pioneering approach to virtual reality storytelling. It has developed a proprietary 3D 360º camera and corresponding software that set industry standards for quality in VR filmmaking. The studio creates both original content and collaborates with existing intellectual properties, offering audiences deeply immersive experiences that evoke strong emotional responses. Notable projects include collaborations with Oculus, Universal Studios, and Cirque du Soleil Media, showcasing the studio's commitment to high-quality, innovative storytelling in virtual reality. With a dedicated team of artists, software developers, and engineers, Felix & Paul Studios continues to lead the evolution of this emerging medium.

League

Series A in 2016
League, Inc. is a company that develops an enterprise healthcare operating system aimed at improving employee health and lifestyle. Its core offering, the Health Benefits Experience (HBX) platform, functions as a centralized hub for various health solutions, facilitating better engagement and informed decision-making among employees regarding their healthcare. The platform includes features such as a digital wallet for managing coverage and spending accounts, as well as support services for benefits enrollment and navigation. League also provides benefits administration and advisory services, catering to clients in Canada, the United States, and Europe. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with an office in Chicago, Illinois, League has formed strategic partnerships to enhance its service offerings and foster employee wellness.

Nudge.ai

Seed Round in 2016
Nudge is a Modern Sales Platform that leverages relationship strength to help you find and keep your best customers. By connecting to email, calendar, and social media, Nudge brings your network together and tracks the strength of relationships. Nudge surfaces opportunities to engage the right prospects, customers and influencers that can grow your business. Nudge allows you and your team to share network information, providing visibility into who has the best access to decision-makers and key accounts. It combines the most complete account-level dataset with the power of AI to identify gaps in stakeholder relationships that lead to surprise pipeline attrition. The platform uses AI to find authentic reasons to engage your buyers. Nudge was founded in January 2014 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

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!

Digital Currency Group

Venture Round in 2016
At Digital Currency Group (DCG), we build and support bitcoin and blockchain companies by leveraging our insights, network, and access to capital. Based in New York City, DCG has been an active seed investor in the digital currency industry with 150+ investments in over 30 countries. In addition, DCG owns and operates CoinDesk, the top media and events platform in the blockchain space, Genesis Trading, the industry's leading bitcoin brokerage firm, and Grayscale Investments, the largest digital currency asset management firm.

Wave

Series C in 2016
Wave is a company dedicated to improving the operations of small businesses by offering a range of financial management tools. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Wave provides free services that include accounting, invoicing, and payroll, along with affordable credit card processing solutions. With over 3 million small business owners across more than 200 countries utilizing its platform, Wave focuses on supporting micro and small businesses in managing their financial needs effectively.

360insights

Venture Round in 2016
360 Incentives provides a highly flexible software as a service platform which enables manufacturers and distributors to create, measure and manage their incentives programs such as sales spiffs or rebates in real time with 100% auditing and fast payout of claims.

Vidyard

Series C in 2016
Vidyard is a video platform based in Kitchener, Ontario, that assists businesses in enhancing their communication and driving revenue through the strategic use of online videos. Founded in 2011, Vidyard goes beyond simple video hosting and management by providing tools for video enablement and analytics. Its platform enables organizations to create personalized and interactive video experiences, track viewer engagement, and convert views into actionable outcomes. Prominent companies like Honeywell, McKesson, and LinkedIn leverage Vidyard to enhance their video content strategies and cultivate deeper connections with their audiences, ultimately transforming viewers into customers.

Jobber

Series A in 2015
Job by job, Jobber is transforming the way home services are delivered. Jobber provides technology that helps small businesses across 50 different industries, including lawn care, HVAC, residential cleaning, tree care, and more, better connect with customers, grow their businesses, and compete against giant corporations. Unlike manual processes and single feature apps, Jobber’s platform streamlines and automates daily operations, replacing duplicate entry and repetitive tasks with tailored automation. Since launching, businesses using Jobber have serviced over 10 million people in more than 43 countries, delivering over $6 billion annually, and growing, in services to their customers. The company was recently recognized as the second fastest growing software company in Canada by Canadian Business’ Growth 500 and named a 2019 Best Workplaces in Technology™ and for millennials by Great Place to Work®.

Kaleo Software

Series A in 2015
Kaleo Software, Inc. operates online platform that allows users to connect to other knowledge workers in an organization to extract, contribute, and share information. It operates an interactive knowledge network that puts the answers to essential business questions raised by users. Its platform captures and tags information to create an organically growing knowledge base; and enables users to find information based on input from co-workers and topic experts. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in El Segundo, California.

LeadSift

Venture Round in 2015
LeadSift Inc. develops social media based lead sales solutions that analyzes chatter from popular social media streams like Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and blogs, and turns the data into targeted local leads for sales. The company develops solutions that facilitate media planning and buying, audience segmentation and insight analysis, and customer engagement through customized messages. It enables users to analyze market through brand intent index and resources center and target the audiences through blogging. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Halifax, Canada.

Wave

Series C in 2015
Wave is a company dedicated to improving the operations of small businesses by offering a range of financial management tools. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Wave provides free services that include accounting, invoicing, and payroll, along with affordable credit card processing solutions. With over 3 million small business owners across more than 200 countries utilizing its platform, Wave focuses on supporting micro and small businesses in managing their financial needs effectively.

Muse

Series B in 2015
InteraXon is the maker of brainwave-controlled computing technology and applications. They have created a hardware and software platform technology that converts brainwaves into digital signals that are fed into a computer. InteraXon then provides consumers with applications that use these brainwaves to perform activities such as meditation, gaming, ADHD assistance, and many others to come. The company was founded in 2007 and headquartered in Toronto, Ontario.

Mojix

Series D in 2015
Mojix was founded in 2004 by some of the world's foremost experts in advanced signal processing technology, perfected for deep space communications. The company's mission is to leverage this technology to create a new generation of game-changing RFID systems that realize the vast potential and expand the utility of RFID throughout supply chains and enterprises. In re-defining RFID, Mojix is enabling organizations to re-invent and derive new levels of value from their supply chain management systems.

Pressly

Venture Round in 2015
Pressly is a smart online platform that helps you aggregate the right content for your audience and establish your brand as a thought leader in your industry. Content is exactly like your audience: It’s all over the web, pinging from social networks to blogs via corporate websites and emails. Pressly allows all of this to happen in a single place: your hub.