OMERS Ventures

OMERS Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Toronto, Canada, specializing in investments across various stages, from seed to pre-IPO rounds. Established in 2011 as a subsidiary of the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System, the firm focuses on growth-oriented, disruptive technology companies, particularly within the technology, media, and telecommunications sectors. OMERS Ventures typically invests between CAD$0.5 million and CAD$30 million, emphasizing early-stage opportunities while remaining open to later-stage investments. The firm seeks to provide strategic, patient capital to accelerate growth, often leading or co-leading investment rounds and aiming to maintain a presence in the companies it supports through board involvement. While primarily focused on North America, particularly Canada and the United States, OMERS Ventures may consider investments in Europe and other regions on a case-by-case basis. Its investment interests encompass a wide range of sectors, including clean technology, life sciences, and various technology applications.

Namat Bahram

Principal

Harry Briggs

Managing Partner

Chrissy Farr

Principal and Health Tech Investor

Henry Gladwyn

Managing Partner, NY

Jennifer Janson

Partner, Business Operations

Brian Kobus

Managing Partner, Fund Operations

Eugene Lee

Partner

Laura Lenz

Partner

Silvio Memme

Associate

Taku Murahwi

Investor

Justin Ouyang

Investor

Charlie Renzoni

Associate

Marissa Schlueter

Principal, Vertical Software Lead

Lily Shaw

Associate

Alyssa Spagnolo

Associate

Dave Wechsler

Principal

David Wechsler

Principal

David Wechsler

Director, Venture Investments

Michael Yang

Senior Managing Partner

Ryan Zauk

Investor

Past deals in Ottawa

Solink

Series B in 2020
Solink is a data-driven security platform designed to capture and audit video and transactional data with the aim of proactively reducing fraud. The platform features a unique Video Discovery application that allows users to search for specific events, eliminating the need for manual evidence retrieval based on time and location. By automatically matching in-store transactions with video footage, Solink enables users to analyze data and identify suspicious activities effectively. This comprehensive service model provides businesses with the tools necessary to collect, analyze, investigate, and manage their security data remotely, enhancing overall business security.

Tehama

Series A in 2020
Tehama Inc. is a company that develops an automated software-as-a-service platform aimed at creating secure, cloud-based virtual work environments. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, Tehama's platform allows users to establish virtual offices, rooms, and desktops that can be accessed from any device with a web browser. The service addresses key security and operational challenges faced by enterprises, service providers, and individuals by facilitating efficient access to a global workforce while ensuring secure management and compliance. Tehama’s solution includes features such as real-time activity feeds, session recordings, and comprehensive audit trails, enabling organizations to streamline the onboarding of talent and enhance productivity without sacrificing security.

Klipfolio

Series B in 2017
Klipfolio Inc. is a cloud-based business intelligence company that specializes in providing real-time dashboard solutions. Its flagship product, Klipfolio Dashboard, empowers users to monitor key business metrics by connecting to various data sources, allowing for data manipulation, visualization, and sharing across devices including web browsers and TV monitors. In addition to its dashboard capabilities, Klipfolio offers consulting services in design, business analysis, and data visualization, as well as technical training. The company caters to a diverse range of sectors, including technology, healthcare, financial services, and government organizations. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, Klipfolio aims to enhance decision-making by enabling users to take control of their data.

Klipfolio

Series A in 2015
Klipfolio Inc. is a cloud-based business intelligence company that specializes in providing real-time dashboard solutions. Its flagship product, Klipfolio Dashboard, empowers users to monitor key business metrics by connecting to various data sources, allowing for data manipulation, visualization, and sharing across devices including web browsers and TV monitors. In addition to its dashboard capabilities, Klipfolio offers consulting services in design, business analysis, and data visualization, as well as technical training. The company caters to a diverse range of sectors, including technology, healthcare, financial services, and government organizations. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, Klipfolio aims to enhance decision-making by enabling users to take control of their data.

Ranovus

Series B in 2014
Ranovus Inc. is a company based in Ottawa, Canada, that specializes in developing and manufacturing multi-terabit interconnect solutions for data centers and communications networks in the telecommunications and information technology sectors. Founded in 2012, Ranovus offers innovative technologies such as Quantum Dot Multi-Wavelength Laser and advanced digital and photonics integrated circuits. These solutions are designed to provide scalable and efficient alternatives for optical interconnectivity, focusing on minimizing power dissipation, size, and cost. The company operates in the United States, Canada, and Germany, and is recognized for its contributions to the development of optoelectronic components and transceiver subsystems, setting new benchmarks in the industry.

Shopify

Series C in 2013
Shopify Inc. is a cloud-based commerce platform that caters to small and medium-sized businesses across multiple countries, including Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, Shopify enables merchants to set up and manage their stores seamlessly across various sales channels, such as web, mobile, social media, and physical retail locations. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of services, including inventory management, order processing, payment solutions, shipping tools, and customer engagement features, allowing businesses to streamline their operations. Shopify also provides access to an application programming interface (API) and an App Store, empowering developers to create and sell applications that enhance the Shopify experience. With over 800,000 businesses in approximately 175 countries relying on its technology, Shopify has earned the trust of numerous well-known brands, making enterprise-level solutions accessible to businesses of all sizes.

Ranovus

Series A in 2013
Ranovus Inc. is a company based in Ottawa, Canada, that specializes in developing and manufacturing multi-terabit interconnect solutions for data centers and communications networks in the telecommunications and information technology sectors. Founded in 2012, Ranovus offers innovative technologies such as Quantum Dot Multi-Wavelength Laser and advanced digital and photonics integrated circuits. These solutions are designed to provide scalable and efficient alternatives for optical interconnectivity, focusing on minimizing power dissipation, size, and cost. The company operates in the United States, Canada, and Germany, and is recognized for its contributions to the development of optoelectronic components and transceiver subsystems, setting new benchmarks in the industry.
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