Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs is a global investment banking, securities, and investment management firm headquartered in New York City. Established in 1869, it provides a wide range of financial services to corporations, financial institutions, governments, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm operates through several segments, including Investment Banking, which offers financial advisory services related to mergers and acquisitions, and underwriting services for public and private offerings. Its Institutional Client Services segment facilitates client transactions across various asset classes and provides services like securities lending. The Investing & Lending segment focuses on long-term loans and investments in debt and equity securities, while the Investment Management segment offers portfolio management and wealth advisory services. Additionally, Goldman Sachs engages in private equity investments across multiple sectors and geographies, reinforcing its position as a leading investor in both public and private markets.

Raanan A. Agus

MD, Co-Head of the GSIS Portfolio Management Team and Portfolio Manager

Julian Allen

Chief Operating Officer of Infrastructure Investment Group

Jeffrey A. Barclay

MD

Merrick M. Elfman

Pharmacy Operations

J. Brent Humphries

Director

Luisa Leyenaar

Managing Director

Robert Magnuson

MD, Head of High Yield Strategies & Portfolio Manager

David Solomon

President and Chief Operating Officer

Suwabe C.M.A., Ph.D., Takashi

MD & Portfolio Manager

Past deals in Canada

MPOWER Financing

Debt Financing in 2023
MPOWER Financing, Public Benefit Corporation provides educational loans to international and DACA students studying in the United States and Canada. The loans provided by the company can be used to cover student related expenses such as basic tuition, housing, food, insurance, and books. The company also provides flexible funding options. Additionally, the company has partnered with different universities to identify potential candidates for loans. MPOWER Financing, Public Benefit Corporation was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Washington, District Of Columbia.

D-Wave

Post in 2022
D-Wave Quantum Inc. specializes in developing and delivering quantum computing systems, software, and services, making it a leader in the quantum computing industry. As the first company to commercialize quantum computers, D-Wave builds both annealing and gate-model quantum computers. The company's offerings include various systems such as the D-Wave One, D-Wave Two, and the cloud-based Leap service, which provides real-time access to quantum computing resources. D-Wave's technology addresses a wide range of applications, including logistics, artificial intelligence, drug discovery, and financial modeling. The company also offers professional services, training, and customer support to assist clients in leveraging quantum computing for practical solutions. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Burnaby, Canada, D-Wave has additional offices and research facilities in California, serving clients from various sectors, including defense, finance, academia, and energy.

Varagon Capital Partners

Private Equity Round in 2022
Varagon Capital Partners is an asset manager specializing in direct lending to mid-sized companies primarily in the United States, focusing on those with EBITDA ranging from $10 million to $75 million. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Fort Worth, Texas, the firm offers flexible financing solutions and emphasizes building strong relationships with borrowers and private equity firms. Varagon provides investors direct access to quality middle-market loans, delivering investment, risk management, analytics, and reporting services tailored to the commercial, industrial, healthcare, and energy sectors. The experienced team at Varagon is committed to providing transparency, flexibility, and exceptional service to meet the needs of sophisticated investors.

TemperPack

Venture Round in 2022
TemperPack Technologies, Inc. designs and manufactures thermal packaging products specifically for insulated and temperature-sensitive goods. The company provides various shipping containers suitable for transporting perishable food and medical supplies, including one-piece boxes, two-piece liners, and temper sleeves. These products are utilized to ship meal kits, sensitive medications, prepared meals, seafood, meats, and desserts. Established in 2015 and based in Richmond, Virginia, with additional facilities in Las Vegas, Nevada, TemperPack serves e-commerce food companies across the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. The company is committed to sustainable design, having developed the first certified fully curbside recyclable insulated shipping solution, aiming to address packaging challenges in the perishable food and life sciences sectors.

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.

Hydrostor

Venture Round in 2022
Hydrostor Inc. develops a compressed air energy storage solution, a technology to address electricity system needs for dispatchable capacity, renewable integration and optimization, transmission deferral, and behind-the-meter or remote applications. The company solutions delivers bulk energy storage that is synchronous and emission-free to locate, including the ability to repurpose retired coal plants and leverage existing mining infrastructure. Its solutions are used in fossil plant repurposing, renewable integration, transmission deferral, and mines and large industrial operations. The company serves customers in the United States, Australia, and Canada. It has a strategic partnership with AECOM. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in Toronto, Canada.

Mirae Asset

Debt Financing in 2021
Mirae Asset Global Investments, originally established in Asia in 1997 has since expanded it's presence in 12 countries from Australia to Hong Kong to the United States. Our goal is to provide our clients with insightful financial strategies for all of their investing and financial needs. Our scope of services include traditional equity & fixed income products, ETF's, and other alternative strategies like hedge funds. We strive to maintain a diversified platform that will benefit our clients and allow us to offer an insightful and research driven approach to managing their assets. We have offices in 12 countries: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Hong Kong, India, Korea, Taiwan, the U.K., the United States and Vietnam

Visier

Series E in 2021
Visier, Inc. specializes in developing a cloud-based workforce intelligence platform that assists organizations in managing their human resources effectively. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, with an additional office in San Jose, California, Visier offers solutions that enable HR professionals to recruit, retain, and develop their workforce while addressing complex workforce questions. The company's flagship product, Visier People™, provides analytics and insights to support strategic decision-making across various industries, including healthcare, financial services, technology, energy, manufacturing, and retail. Visier's platform allows users to access real-time data without the need for technical resources, facilitating informed business strategies and actions. With a subscription model that includes ongoing support, Visier is committed to delivering continuous value to its clients.

Nuvei

Post in 2021
Nuvei Corporation is a financial services company that specializes in providing payment technology solutions to merchants and partners across North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, and Latin America. Established in 2003 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, Nuvei offers a comprehensive Native Commerce Platform that facilitates payment acceptance across various channels, including mobile, online, unattended, and in-store environments. The company caters to a diverse clientele, including independent sales agents, e-commerce resellers, independent software vendors, and payment facilitators. With a focus on delivering innovative payment processing solutions, Nuvei plays a significant role in supporting the operational needs of retailers and enhancing the payment experience for consumers.

Veem

Venture Round in 2020
Veem Inc. is a payment service provider that simplifies the process for businesses to send and receive funds. The company's platform allows small and medium-sized enterprises to make payments in local currencies while tracking transactions in real time. By utilizing blockchain technology, Veem eliminates the need for intermediary banks, thereby reducing costs associated with international payments. The platform supports features such as generating invoices, uploading mass documents, and offering integration with various accounting systems. Founded in 2014 by Aldo Carrascoso and Marwan Forzley, Veem is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Kanata, Canada, and Shanghai, China. Originally named Align Commerce Corporation, the company rebranded to Veem Inc. in March 2017.

Omio

Venture Round in 2020
Omio operates a multi-modal travel booking platform that enables users to find and compare travel options by train, bus, and flight across Europe, the United States, and Canada. Founded in 2012 and based in Berlin, Germany, the platform is designed to help travelers identify the fastest, cheapest, and most convenient routes to their desired destinations. By integrating various data sources, Omio offers a comprehensive search tool that suggests nearby airports and train routes while estimating total travel time. Users can visualize and compare different travel options through a comparative chart that highlights cost and duration, facilitating informed long-distance travel planning. The platform focuses solely on long-distance travel, excluding urban public transport options.

Permira

Private Equity Round in 2020
Permira Advisers Ltd. is a prominent European private equity firm established in 1985, with its headquarters in London and additional offices across Asia, Europe, and North America. The firm focuses on long-term investments in medium to large companies, particularly in sectors such as consumer goods, financial services, healthcare, industrial products, and technology. Permira typically invests in companies with enterprise values up to €3 billion, favoring majority control and significant minority stakes. Its investment strategy encompasses a variety of approaches, including leveraged buyouts, growth capital, and restructuring. The firm is known for its commitment to transforming the performance of its portfolio companies and driving sustainable growth over an investment horizon of five to twelve years. Permira's global network and extensive experience have positioned it as a leading player in the private equity landscape, allowing it to target investments in regions including Europe, North America, the Middle East, and East Asia.

Infinidat

Series D in 2020
Infinidat, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in manufacturing data storage systems and providing enterprise storage solutions. The company's primary product, InfiniBox, is designed for enterprises and supports a range of storage needs. Infinidat also offers solutions such as InfiniGuard for data protection, InfiniSync for data replication, and Neutrix Cloud for cloud storage. Additionally, the company provides Host PowerTools, which automates various management tasks for storage administrators, enhancing efficiency in processes like LUN provisioning and configuration visibility. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, Infinidat has established a global presence with offices in several countries, including Israel, Canada, and Germany. The company's innovative, software-focused architecture is tailored to meet the demands of data-intensive enterprises, addressing challenges related to big data, cloud storage, and data management.

Marqeta

Private Equity Round in 2020
Marqeta is a modern card issuing platform that provides infrastructure and tools to help companies build and manage payment programs. With its open API, the Marqeta platform is designed for businesses that want a simple and tailored way of managing payment programs so that they can create experiences and power new modes of commerce. Marqeta is headquartered in Oakland, California. It operates in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia and is certified to process payments in 10 countries in APAC.

The Boyd Group

Post in 2020
The Boyd Group is a major retail auto glass operator in the U.S. with operations under the trade names Gerber Collision & Glass, Glass America, Auto Glass Service, Auto Glass Authority and Autoglassonly.com. The Company also operates a third party administrator, Gerber National Claims Services ("GNCS"), that offers glass, emergency roadside and first notice of loss services.

MPOWER Financing

Debt Financing in 2019
MPOWER Financing, Public Benefit Corporation provides educational loans to international and DACA students studying in the United States and Canada. The loans provided by the company can be used to cover student related expenses such as basic tuition, housing, food, insurance, and books. The company also provides flexible funding options. Additionally, the company has partnered with different universities to identify potential candidates for loans. MPOWER Financing, Public Benefit Corporation was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Washington, District Of Columbia.

Remitly

Debt Financing in 2019
Remitly Global, Inc. is a digital remittance company that facilitates international money transfers through its extensive global network, serving regions such as Africa, Asia, Central Europe, and South America. The company offers a mobile payment service that allows users to send money from the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom using various digital devices. Remitly aims to disrupt the traditional money transfer industry, which is valued at $588 billion annually, by employing advanced technology to streamline the process and reduce fees. As a licensed money transmitter, Remitly operates in 49 states and Washington, D.C., generating revenue primarily from transaction fees and foreign exchange spreads. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Remitly also maintains offices in London, Manila, and Nicaragua.

Marqeta

Series E in 2019
Marqeta is a modern card issuing platform that provides infrastructure and tools to help companies build and manage payment programs. With its open API, the Marqeta platform is designed for businesses that want a simple and tailored way of managing payment programs so that they can create experiences and power new modes of commerce. Marqeta is headquartered in Oakland, California. It operates in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia and is certified to process payments in 10 countries in APAC.

Rothy's

Secondary Market in 2018
Rothy's, Inc. manufactures and distributes women and kids’ shoes made out of recycled plastic bottles. The company manufactures shoes made from 100% recycled plastic water bottles and other recyclable materials and distributes them in the United States and Canada. Its products include flats, loafers and sneakers in various sized and styles. The company also manufactures and distributes insoles and shoe care kits. Rothy's, Inc. was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Additionally, the company operates a retail store in San Francisco, California

Veem

Corporate Round in 2018
Veem Inc. is a payment service provider that simplifies the process for businesses to send and receive funds. The company's platform allows small and medium-sized enterprises to make payments in local currencies while tracking transactions in real time. By utilizing blockchain technology, Veem eliminates the need for intermediary banks, thereby reducing costs associated with international payments. The platform supports features such as generating invoices, uploading mass documents, and offering integration with various accounting systems. Founded in 2014 by Aldo Carrascoso and Marwan Forzley, Veem is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Kanata, Canada, and Shanghai, China. Originally named Align Commerce Corporation, the company rebranded to Veem Inc. in March 2017.

Marqeta

Series D in 2018
Marqeta is a modern card issuing platform that provides infrastructure and tools to help companies build and manage payment programs. With its open API, the Marqeta platform is designed for businesses that want a simple and tailored way of managing payment programs so that they can create experiences and power new modes of commerce. Marqeta is headquartered in Oakland, California. It operates in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia and is certified to process payments in 10 countries in APAC.

Financeit

Acquisition in 2017
Financeit USA Inc. provides an online platform that allows businesses to offer consumer financing to their customers from various Web enabled devices. It also enables user to create and manage loans. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in New York, New York. Financeit USA Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Financeit Canada Inc.

ROOT Data Center

Venture Round in 2017
ROOT Data Center Inc. is a Montreal-based data center company that specializes in colocation solutions for computing leaders. The company offers a range of services, including cabinet and cage space, variable power density, agile deployment, disaster recovery, and carrier-neutral connectivity. ROOT Data Center distinguishes itself with its rapid deployment capabilities, energy efficiency, and high power density solutions, enabling IT organizations to enhance their performance. Its innovative approach has led to significant partnerships, including one of the largest data center agreements in Canada with a major hyperscale technology provider. ROOT Data Center operates as a subsidiary of Compass Datacenters LLC, continuing to drive advancements in the data center sector.

MDC Partners

Post in 2017
MDC Partners is a prominent marketing organization that focuses on transforming businesses through technology and strategic consulting. With operations in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, and Latin America, MDC Partners offers a comprehensive range of services, including direct marketing, mobile marketing, market research, data analytics, branding, and e-commerce solutions. The company operates through three primary segments: Integrated Networks, Media & Data Network, and All Other. The Integrated Networks segment is the largest revenue generator, providing strategy, creative production, and public relations services across various platforms. Additionally, MDC Ventures, the venture capital arm of MDC Partners, specializes in investing in early-stage, business-to-business marketing technology companies, aiming to support innovators and entrepreneurs who address the evolving needs of modern marketing. Through its commitment to fostering talent and innovation, MDC Partners reinforces its reputation as a leading entity in the marketing industry.

Hubba

Series B in 2016
Hubba is a software company that uses a combination of machine learning and personal curation to match brands with buyers. It also serves as a commerce network designed to empower independent companies to connect on business opportunities to grow their business. Hubba allows buyers to discover new products to meet their customer demands. Through this, brands get increased distribution for their products. Currently, Hubba powers over 75,000 small-medium businesses. It was founded in January 2011 and is based in Toronto, ON.

nanopay

Series A in 2016
nanopay is a global payments technology company offering payment and liquidity management products for businesses and banks. We are privately funded, led by the Merchant Banking Division of Goldman Sachs. Our technology differentiates us. Our platform is built on a next-generation Centralized Ledger Technology (CLT) that improves throughput, simplifies governance, and reduces cost. Our mission inspires us. Our long-term goal is to lead the world’s transition to digital cash.

Omio

Series C in 2016
Omio operates a multi-modal travel booking platform that enables users to find and compare travel options by train, bus, and flight across Europe, the United States, and Canada. Founded in 2012 and based in Berlin, Germany, the platform is designed to help travelers identify the fastest, cheapest, and most convenient routes to their desired destinations. By integrating various data sources, Omio offers a comprehensive search tool that suggests nearby airports and train routes while estimating total travel time. Users can visualize and compare different travel options through a comparative chart that highlights cost and duration, facilitating informed long-distance travel planning. The platform focuses solely on long-distance travel, excluding urban public transport options.

Enercare

Post in 2016
Enercare Inc. is a Canadian company providing a range of home and commercial services, as well as energy solutions. It operates through three main segments: Home Services, Sub-metering, and Service Experts. The Home Services segment offers rental products such as water heaters, furnaces, and air conditioners, along with protection plans and various related services, including duct cleaning and plumbing. The Service Experts segment specializes in the sale, installation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC systems and water heaters. Enercare is recognized as the largest non-utility sub-meter provider in Canada, offering metering solutions for electricity, water, and gas in condominiums and commercial properties. With a customer base of approximately 1.6 million annually, Enercare has established itself as a significant player in the energy management and HVAC sectors. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Markham, Canada, Enercare operates as a subsidiary of Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P.

Xerox

Post in 2016
Xerox Holdings Corporation is a global leader in document management technology and services, operating in the United States, Europe, Canada, and beyond. The company designs, develops, and sells a range of solutions, including intelligent workplace services and digital services that enhance workflow automation, content management, and communication. Xerox offers various printing solutions, such as monochrome, color, and multifunction printers, along with digital presses and IT services including network infrastructure and cloud support. The company's software portfolio features FreeFlow for print job automation, XMPie for personalization in communications, and DocuShare for content management. Additionally, Xerox India Limited, a subsidiary, provides document management solutions tailored to government, education, and commercial sectors, focusing on enhancing the efficiency of document creation and sharing. Founded in 1906 and headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut, Xerox is committed to improving operational performance for businesses and government entities through innovative technology and services.

Omio

Series B in 2015
Omio operates a multi-modal travel booking platform that enables users to find and compare travel options by train, bus, and flight across Europe, the United States, and Canada. Founded in 2012 and based in Berlin, Germany, the platform is designed to help travelers identify the fastest, cheapest, and most convenient routes to their desired destinations. By integrating various data sources, Omio offers a comprehensive search tool that suggests nearby airports and train routes while estimating total travel time. Users can visualize and compare different travel options through a comparative chart that highlights cost and duration, facilitating informed long-distance travel planning. The platform focuses solely on long-distance travel, excluding urban public transport options.

Omio

Series B in 2015
Omio operates a multi-modal travel booking platform that enables users to find and compare travel options by train, bus, and flight across Europe, the United States, and Canada. Founded in 2012 and based in Berlin, Germany, the platform is designed to help travelers identify the fastest, cheapest, and most convenient routes to their desired destinations. By integrating various data sources, Omio offers a comprehensive search tool that suggests nearby airports and train routes while estimating total travel time. Users can visualize and compare different travel options through a comparative chart that highlights cost and duration, facilitating informed long-distance travel planning. The platform focuses solely on long-distance travel, excluding urban public transport options.

Ramco

Post in 2015
Ramco Systems is part of the USD 1 Billion diversified conglomerate, the Ramco Group of companies. Ramco Systems is a rapidly growing cloud enterprise software company focused on providing multi-tenanted enterprise software to corporates in the area of HCM and Payroll, ERP and M&E MRO for Defence and Civil Aviation, with Mobile first philosophy and In-memory based Planning and Optimization engine. At Ramco, we understand that functionality alone cannot help a product succeed in today’s crowded marketplace. With utmost importance to usability, Ramco has charted out a product philosophy of MUSIC—an acronym for Mobility, User Interface, Social, In-Memory and Context-aware applications. Globally, Ramco has over 150,000 users from 1000+ customer organizations. Headquartered in Chennai (India), the company has 20 offices spread across India, USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, Middle East, South Africa and APAC

D-Wave

Venture Round in 2014
D-Wave Quantum Inc. specializes in developing and delivering quantum computing systems, software, and services, making it a leader in the quantum computing industry. As the first company to commercialize quantum computers, D-Wave builds both annealing and gate-model quantum computers. The company's offerings include various systems such as the D-Wave One, D-Wave Two, and the cloud-based Leap service, which provides real-time access to quantum computing resources. D-Wave's technology addresses a wide range of applications, including logistics, artificial intelligence, drug discovery, and financial modeling. The company also offers professional services, training, and customer support to assist clients in leveraging quantum computing for practical solutions. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Burnaby, Canada, D-Wave has additional offices and research facilities in California, serving clients from various sectors, including defense, finance, academia, and energy.

Momentive

Debt Financing in 2013
Momentive Inc., formerly known as SurveyMonkey, is an experience management company that specializes in cloud-based software solutions. It provides tools for brand insights, market insights, product experience, employee experience, and customer experience. Momentive enables organizations to easily create online surveys, empowering them to gather valuable feedback that drives success. The company's People Powered Data platform supports large-scale conversations, delivering actionable insights for over 16 million active users worldwide. Momentive offers both free and customizable surveys, along with a range of paid programs that include data analysis, bias elimination, and data representation tools. With a workforce of over 750 employees, Momentive is dedicated to fostering curiosity and helping organizations measure and act on the opinions that influence their success. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, Momentive continues to lead in the field of online survey and questionnaire tools.

D-Wave

Venture Round in 2012
D-Wave Quantum Inc. specializes in developing and delivering quantum computing systems, software, and services, making it a leader in the quantum computing industry. As the first company to commercialize quantum computers, D-Wave builds both annealing and gate-model quantum computers. The company's offerings include various systems such as the D-Wave One, D-Wave Two, and the cloud-based Leap service, which provides real-time access to quantum computing resources. D-Wave's technology addresses a wide range of applications, including logistics, artificial intelligence, drug discovery, and financial modeling. The company also offers professional services, training, and customer support to assist clients in leveraging quantum computing for practical solutions. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Burnaby, Canada, D-Wave has additional offices and research facilities in California, serving clients from various sectors, including defense, finance, academia, and energy.

Vivint

Debt Financing in 2012
Vivint, Inc. is a smart home company based in Provo, Utah, providing a range of services and products focused on home security and automation in the United States and Canada. Established in 2006, Vivint offers an integrated smart home system that includes home security solutions, energy management, and local cloud storage. Its product lineup features control systems, smoke alarms, smart locks, outdoor and doorbell cameras, and various monitoring services. The company emphasizes professional installation and around-the-clock customer care, serving over 1.7 million clients. Vivint also provides a mobile application that allows homeowners to manage their systems remotely, enhancing the overall home experience through intelligent products and services.

Interline Brands

Acquisition in 2012
Interline Brands is a distributor of broad-line maintenance, repair, and operations products serving clients in the U.S., Canada, and Central America. It operates under the auspices of 14 distinctly different market-specific brands, each providing expert-level personalized service to customers in their niche while supported by the functional efficiencies of an integrated purchasing and distribution platform.

Vivint

Debt Financing in 2012
Vivint, Inc. is a smart home company based in Provo, Utah, providing a range of services and products focused on home security and automation in the United States and Canada. Established in 2006, Vivint offers an integrated smart home system that includes home security solutions, energy management, and local cloud storage. Its product lineup features control systems, smoke alarms, smart locks, outdoor and doorbell cameras, and various monitoring services. The company emphasizes professional installation and around-the-clock customer care, serving over 1.7 million clients. Vivint also provides a mobile application that allows homeowners to manage their systems remotely, enhancing the overall home experience through intelligent products and services.

Vivint

Debt Financing in 2010
Vivint, Inc. is a smart home company based in Provo, Utah, providing a range of services and products focused on home security and automation in the United States and Canada. Established in 2006, Vivint offers an integrated smart home system that includes home security solutions, energy management, and local cloud storage. Its product lineup features control systems, smoke alarms, smart locks, outdoor and doorbell cameras, and various monitoring services. The company emphasizes professional installation and around-the-clock customer care, serving over 1.7 million clients. Vivint also provides a mobile application that allows homeowners to manage their systems remotely, enhancing the overall home experience through intelligent products and services.

Kenan Advantage Group

Acquisition in 2010
KAG is North America's largest tank truck transporter and logistics provider, delivering fuel, chemicals, industrial gases, and food-grade products. The Company is the only independent fuels delivery carrier with a nationwide network with the ability to deliver to all 48 states of the continental United States and Mexico. In addition, KAG operates locations in Canada across Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories. To learn more about KAG's transportation and logistics service offerings, footprint, and asset base.

Vivint

Debt Financing in 2009
Vivint, Inc. is a smart home company based in Provo, Utah, providing a range of services and products focused on home security and automation in the United States and Canada. Established in 2006, Vivint offers an integrated smart home system that includes home security solutions, energy management, and local cloud storage. Its product lineup features control systems, smoke alarms, smart locks, outdoor and doorbell cameras, and various monitoring services. The company emphasizes professional installation and around-the-clock customer care, serving over 1.7 million clients. Vivint also provides a mobile application that allows homeowners to manage their systems remotely, enhancing the overall home experience through intelligent products and services.

ZoomSystems

Series E in 2009
ZoomSystems is the global leader in the automated retail industry. Founded in 2002, ZoomSystems develops and operates a valuable, unattended point-of-sale solution for brands and retailers. Its in-store and satellite retail units include integrated hardware, software and managed services to deliver a product from manufacturer to consumer, helping brands increase sales, expand market reach and enhance the consumer experience. The ZoomShop network has grown to more than 1,500 locations in airports, malls, resorts, military bases and retail stores across the US, Canada, Europe and Japan. Top brand and retail partners include Best Buy, Nespresso, Proactiv, Amazon, Essie, Benefit Cosmetics and Albertsons. ZoomSystems is based in San Francisco, CA and investors include Sierra Ventures, Goldman Sachs, Starfish Ventures and NeoCarta Ventures.

iWeb Technologies

Debt Financing in 2008
iWeb is a leading Canadian provider of advanced Internet Hosting Services and IT Infrastructures through shared hosting, unmanaged and managed dedicated servers and colocation. The company operations three datacenters and delivers Internet Hosting Services in English, French and Spanish to businesses of all sizes and kinds around the world, serving customers from more than 135 countries worldwide.

ZoomSystems

Series D in 2006
ZoomSystems is the global leader in the automated retail industry. Founded in 2002, ZoomSystems develops and operates a valuable, unattended point-of-sale solution for brands and retailers. Its in-store and satellite retail units include integrated hardware, software and managed services to deliver a product from manufacturer to consumer, helping brands increase sales, expand market reach and enhance the consumer experience. The ZoomShop network has grown to more than 1,500 locations in airports, malls, resorts, military bases and retail stores across the US, Canada, Europe and Japan. Top brand and retail partners include Best Buy, Nespresso, Proactiv, Amazon, Essie, Benefit Cosmetics and Albertsons. ZoomSystems is based in San Francisco, CA and investors include Sierra Ventures, Goldman Sachs, Starfish Ventures and NeoCarta Ventures.

Vivint

Debt Financing in 2006
Vivint, Inc. is a smart home company based in Provo, Utah, providing a range of services and products focused on home security and automation in the United States and Canada. Established in 2006, Vivint offers an integrated smart home system that includes home security solutions, energy management, and local cloud storage. Its product lineup features control systems, smoke alarms, smart locks, outdoor and doorbell cameras, and various monitoring services. The company emphasizes professional installation and around-the-clock customer care, serving over 1.7 million clients. Vivint also provides a mobile application that allows homeowners to manage their systems remotely, enhancing the overall home experience through intelligent products and services.

ZoomSystems

Series C in 2006
ZoomSystems is the global leader in the automated retail industry. Founded in 2002, ZoomSystems develops and operates a valuable, unattended point-of-sale solution for brands and retailers. Its in-store and satellite retail units include integrated hardware, software and managed services to deliver a product from manufacturer to consumer, helping brands increase sales, expand market reach and enhance the consumer experience. The ZoomShop network has grown to more than 1,500 locations in airports, malls, resorts, military bases and retail stores across the US, Canada, Europe and Japan. Top brand and retail partners include Best Buy, Nespresso, Proactiv, Amazon, Essie, Benefit Cosmetics and Albertsons. ZoomSystems is based in San Francisco, CA and investors include Sierra Ventures, Goldman Sachs, Starfish Ventures and NeoCarta Ventures.

Galazar

Series C in 2006
Galazar Networks Inc. designs, develops, and supplies system semiconductors and software solutions. It focuses on Ethernet, DS1/E1, DS3/E3, and SONET/SDH/OTN solutions for carrier grade Ethernet and multi-service line cards.

Nuvei

Series A in 2006
Nuvei Corporation is a financial services company that specializes in providing payment technology solutions to merchants and partners across North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, and Latin America. Established in 2003 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, Nuvei offers a comprehensive Native Commerce Platform that facilitates payment acceptance across various channels, including mobile, online, unattended, and in-store environments. The company caters to a diverse clientele, including independent sales agents, e-commerce resellers, independent software vendors, and payment facilitators. With a focus on delivering innovative payment processing solutions, Nuvei plays a significant role in supporting the operational needs of retailers and enhancing the payment experience for consumers.

Tropic Networks

Series D in 2004
Tropic Networks, Inc. designs, develops, and markets regional and metro-area optical networking equipment for telephony, data, and cable applications. The company offers Wavelength Tracker, an optical transport solution that leverages SONET/SDH familiarity to deliver optical layer intelligence; and various services for Tropic Networks platform and its related products, including network design, planning and installation, operation and maintenance consulting, and evaluation and modeling of network architecture, as well as training and planned upgrades. It also provides Networks TRX-24000, a metro optical transport platform that delivers dense wavelength division multiplexing and optical add-drop multiplexing for a host of services in a package. The company offers metro-optimized network solution for carriers to plan, manage, and scale the MAN; and to address the need for bandwidth expansion, optical transport, wavelength identification, and wavelength management in regional and metropolitan-area optical networks. Its metro optical networking solution streamlines the underlying optical layer architecture of DWDM/ODAM networks. Tropic Networks, Inc. was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.

Galazar

Series B in 2003
Galazar Networks Inc. designs, develops, and supplies system semiconductors and software solutions. It focuses on Ethernet, DS1/E1, DS3/E3, and SONET/SDH/OTN solutions for carrier grade Ethernet and multi-service line cards.

Tropic Networks

Series C in 2003
Tropic Networks, Inc. designs, develops, and markets regional and metro-area optical networking equipment for telephony, data, and cable applications. The company offers Wavelength Tracker, an optical transport solution that leverages SONET/SDH familiarity to deliver optical layer intelligence; and various services for Tropic Networks platform and its related products, including network design, planning and installation, operation and maintenance consulting, and evaluation and modeling of network architecture, as well as training and planned upgrades. It also provides Networks TRX-24000, a metro optical transport platform that delivers dense wavelength division multiplexing and optical add-drop multiplexing for a host of services in a package. The company offers metro-optimized network solution for carriers to plan, manage, and scale the MAN; and to address the need for bandwidth expansion, optical transport, wavelength identification, and wavelength management in regional and metropolitan-area optical networks. Its metro optical networking solution streamlines the underlying optical layer architecture of DWDM/ODAM networks. Tropic Networks, Inc. was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.

Tropic Networks

Series B in 2001
Tropic Networks, Inc. designs, develops, and markets regional and metro-area optical networking equipment for telephony, data, and cable applications. The company offers Wavelength Tracker, an optical transport solution that leverages SONET/SDH familiarity to deliver optical layer intelligence; and various services for Tropic Networks platform and its related products, including network design, planning and installation, operation and maintenance consulting, and evaluation and modeling of network architecture, as well as training and planned upgrades. It also provides Networks TRX-24000, a metro optical transport platform that delivers dense wavelength division multiplexing and optical add-drop multiplexing for a host of services in a package. The company offers metro-optimized network solution for carriers to plan, manage, and scale the MAN; and to address the need for bandwidth expansion, optical transport, wavelength identification, and wavelength management in regional and metropolitan-area optical networks. Its metro optical networking solution streamlines the underlying optical layer architecture of DWDM/ODAM networks. Tropic Networks, Inc. was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.

Empowered Networks

Series C in 2000
Empowered Networks is a provider of information technology consulting and network monitoring solutions tailored for large enterprises. The company specializes in optimizing network management, security, and compliance, enabling organizations to enhance the agility, visibility, and reliability of their applications and services. Additionally, Empowered Networks is recognized for its innovative Voice-over-IP (VoIP) switching systems, which are designed for carriers and communication service providers. Its flagship product, the USX1000, seamlessly integrates with existing Intelligent Network services, facilitating the migration of voice traffic to IP infrastructure. By leveraging advanced technologies, Empowered Networks aims to drive positive business outcomes that significantly impact the bottom line for its clients.

Terawave Communications

Series B in 2000
Terawave Communications, Inc. manufactures converged access and multi-service networking solutions. Its multi-service aggregation and passive optical network products provide data, voice, video, and circuit service convergence solutions. The company serves service providers, government agencies, and enterprise customers in the United States, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Terawave Communications has locations in North America, Europe, and Asia. The company was founded in 1998 and is based in Hayward, California with additional offices in the United States of America, Canada, Asia, and Europe. As of October 25, 2007, Terawave Communications, Inc. is a subsidiary of Occam Networks Inc. (NasdaqNM:OCNW).

Chrysalis ITS

Venture Round in 2000
Chrysalis-ITS, Inc. was a provider of encryption subsystems for the network security industry focused on Certification Authority, Secure Virtual Private Network and SSL/SET hardware. Through its Luna technology, the company was uniquely positioned to deliver hardware encryption products which enhanced the trust and performance of enterprise networks. Chrysalis-ITS offerings included the leading certificate authority hardware security product, Luna CA, a secure digital signature and authentication encryption token, Luna 2, and the industry’s top performing IPSec accelerator, Luna VPN. Chrysalis-ITS’ advanced cryptographic technology is used in some of the most widely known enterprise security solutions from IBM, Netscape, Verisign, Digital Signature Trust, Entrust and Checkpoint Technologies Inc.

RealNames

Series C in 1999
RealNames is an online platform that provides an internet naming solution and navigation system to enhance user experience on the web. Founded in 1996 by Keith Teare and headquartered in San Carlos, California, with additional offices in major cities worldwide, RealNames simplifies internet navigation through its unique naming system that utilizes keywords for the HTTP protocol. This service is used by a diverse range of clients, including businesses, advertising agencies, ISPs, and search engines, to facilitate easier access to online content. Additionally, RealNames offers an ad-free email service compatible with webmail and mobile devices, providing users with secure storage, support, and seamless functionality.