Golden Ventures

Golden Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2011 and located in Toronto, Canada. The firm focuses on seed-stage investments and is dedicated to supporting innovative founders across various sectors, including mobile gaming, fintech, e-commerce, and consumer products. Golden Ventures aims to back talented and resilient teams that are poised to create significant impact and drive change in their respective industries. With a broad investment scope encompassing manufacturing, education, esports, and logistics, the firm seeks to identify and nurture emerging companies throughout North America.

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Properly

Series B in 2022
Properly Inc. is a Canadian real estate brokerage founded in 2018 and headquartered in Toronto. The company specializes in buying and selling residential properties, utilizing a technology-driven platform designed to enhance the home buying and selling experience. Properly's innovative approach allows clients to purchase a new home before listing their current one, offering the option of securing a backup offer. The platform employs machine learning to accurately assess market values for homes, streamlining the transaction process. By providing a user-friendly online interface, Properly aims to simplify real estate transactions and accommodate the timelines of its clients.

Vetted

Series A in 2022
Vetted is an AI-powered product search engine that helps consumers discover the best products and prices effortlessly. Vetted automates and improves the shopping process. It compares products in a category, checks prices across retailers, and analyzes trustworthy reviews — making it easy for users to find the right product.

Nautical Commerce

Series A in 2022
Nautical Commerce provides a multi-vendor platform designed for retailers, manufacturers, and distributors to facilitate the creation of online marketplaces and dropshipping solutions. This headless commerce platform enables businesses to launch and manage their own marketplaces efficiently, without the need for extensive technology teams or coding expertise. By simplifying marketplace management, Nautical empowers clients to enhance their online presence and drive growth. The platform focuses on delivering the essential capabilities that allow sellers and operators to thrive in a competitive environment, making it an attractive option for those looking to expand their business operations in the digital marketplace.

Forma

Series B in 2022
Forma.ai is a Toronto-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in a data-driven sales compensation platform. This solution allows organizations to design, implement, and optimize their sales compensation strategies effectively. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Forma.ai's software administers and monitors sales incentives in real-time, tracking individual performance and aligning with strategic business objectives. This approach enhances organizational agility and motivates sales teams, ultimately driving better customer interactions and higher performance levels. With teams operating across Canada and the United States, Forma.ai aims to provide businesses with a comprehensive tool for managing compensation processes efficiently.

LegalMate

Seed Round in 2022
LegalMate is a legal automation platform aimed at enhancing access to legal services for individuals, particularly those from low-income backgrounds. Recognizing that a significant percentage of civil legal issues go unresolved due to insufficient legal assistance, LegalMate addresses this gap by offering financing solutions that allow law firms to receive their fees upfront while adhering to regulatory guidelines. This model not only supports law firms in managing payment plans efficiently but also empowers clients to secure legal help on their own terms. By automating complex legal processes, LegalMate optimizes workflow for legal professionals, enabling them to focus on providing quality services while increasing overall efficiency.

Manifest Climate

Series A in 2022
Manifest Climate is a climate intelligence platform that assists organizations in navigating climate change challenges by facilitating regulatory compliance and promoting sustainable practices. The company aims to transform climate risks into opportunities, providing resources such as industry-specific climate news, trends, and peer benchmarking. Through its platform, Manifest Climate helps businesses enhance their climate reporting and build confidence in their environmental strategies, ultimately fostering alignment and action towards a more climate-resilient future.

Powered by People

Seed Round in 2022
Powered by People is a mobile-first platform that supports small and mid-sized enterprises in the creative manufacturing and handmade sectors. It offers an online marketplace designed to address unethical manufacturing practices by providing transparency in the supply chain. The platform connects international buyers with skilled producers in low-income countries, enabling wholesalers to access ethical handmade products. Additionally, Powered by People offers financing solutions and tools that facilitate direct payments to producers, thereby fostering a fairer and more transparent manufacturing ecosystem.

Ramper

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Ramper provides simple login for blockchain applications to remove friction preventing the adoption of web3. The company was founded in 2022 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Disco

Series A in 2022
Disco is a platform that enables creators to develop and expand their educational offerings efficiently. It provides a comprehensive suite of tools that allows users to launch and monetize live classes or courses under their own branding. By facilitating the hosting of streaming classes for multiple participants, Disco empowers educators to create cohort-based learning experiences. The platform aims to support a vision of lifelong learning that is interactive and accessible from anywhere, moving away from traditional educational models.

Diversio

Series A in 2022
Diversio's mission is to leverage data, analytics and fresh ideas to help organizations become more inclusive. They believe what gets measured gets done. Over half of their team immigrated from another country. They speak 10+ languages. They have degrees in computer engineering, law, business and kinesiology. Their founders have experience in consulting, law, academia, business, operations, technology and artificial intelligence. They've seen and experienced how inclusive teams get better results and dramatically impact the bottom line. They are a people-first organization that values feedback, transparency, collaboration and impact. To learn more, reach out to any of their team below.

Shakepay

Series A in 2022
Shakepay Inc. is a Montreal-based technology company that offers financial applications focused on cryptocurrency. Founded in 2015, it provides a platform for Canadians to buy and sell Bitcoin, as well as a peer-to-peer mobile wallet that facilitates secure transactions between users. The company also offers a VISA debit card that allows cardholders to load and spend Bitcoin, enabling point of sale transactions, ATM withdrawals, and online purchases. Shakepay aims to simplify cryptocurrency trading and enhance users' financial capabilities.

Secoda

Seed Round in 2021
Secoda is the self-serve data discovery tool that saves teams thousands of hours every year by making data discovery, trust, and understanding faster and easier. Today, data teams are collecting tons of data, but most employees don't know what data exists, how to use it, and what data to trust. This confusion happens because different components of company data get collected in fragmented tools. Teams use dbt and Snowflake for data cataloging, Google Sheets for events, Confluence for general knowledge, Slack to manage data requests, Mode for reports, Github, Looker, the list goes on and on. Secoda lets teams manage their queries, charts, data catalog, data dictionary, and documentation in one place. After teams switch to Secoda, data knowledge is centralized in one place. Instead of having to switch between Snowflake, dbt, Confluence Google Sheets, BI tool, and your query editor, Secoda keeps all your data knowledge in one place for everyone who needs it.

GoodGood

Seed Round in 2021
GoodGood is creating a better kind of local commerce, helping neighborhoods discover specialty treats, niche beverages, and your next oh-my-god-I'm-obsessed favorite craft items.

Umamicart

Seed Round in 2021
Umamicart is an online grocery delivery service based in New York that specializes in Asian products and ingredients. Founded by Andrea Xu, the company offers a curated selection of staple items and pantry essentials, including fresh vegetables, fruits, meats, tofu, seafood, noodles, rice, and snacks. In addition to these staples, Umamicart provides recipe inspirations and occasion-specific kits for various cooking activities, such as holiday meals and DIY sushi nights. This service aims to make it easier for consumers to access a diverse range of Asian groceries, delivered directly to their homes.

Faire

Series G in 2021
Faire is an online wholesale marketplace that connects retailers with unique merchandise from various brands and makers, facilitating a streamlined purchasing process. The platform provides retailers with tools and insights to manage inventory effectively, employing artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to forecast product demand. Faire's offerings include net 60 payment terms and free returns, which reduce the risks associated with wholesale purchasing, enabling local retailers and independent brands to compete with larger e-commerce entities. Headquartered in San Francisco and Kitchener, Faire aims to support the future of local retail by simplifying logistics and enhancing access to diverse products.

Composer

Seed Round in 2021
Composer is a Toronto-based company that provides an artificial intelligence-powered trading platform designed to transform the landscape of active trading. Founded in 202, the platform allows users to create, test, and manage automated investment strategies without the need for coding skills. By streamlining the process for retail traders, Composer aims to enhance investment opportunities and facilitate better returns for its users.

Float Financial

Series A in 2021
Float offers modern financial services, powerful software and industry-leading support designed for every company and stage of growth. Our product suite includes corporate cards, bill pay, expense management and high-yield accounts, giving finance teams everything they need to manage spending and cash flow efficiently.

Daylight

Series A in 2021
Daylight Automation specializes in providing a low-code platform that enables organizations to create user-friendly digital experiences without requiring coding skills. The company focuses on enhancing the efficiency of traditional processes, automating complex workflows, and personalizing customer interactions. By offering tools that simplify the development of digital solutions, Daylight Automation aims to help businesses maximize customer lifetime value and streamline operations across various sectors, including banking, insurance, and government. Based in Toronto, Canada, the company serves a diverse clientele, facilitating the transformation of internal and customer-facing processes into efficient digital experiences.

Neo Financial

Series B in 2021
Neo Financial is a FinTech company that offers an array of banking and financial services designed for efficient money management. It provides a secure platform for spending, saving, and earning rewards. Neo's credit card, issued by ATB Financial, operates on the Mastercard network, allowing users to make purchases easily. Additionally, the Neo Savings account, backed by Concentra Bank, offers competitive interest rates and is protected by deposit insurance. The company focuses on delivering a seamless experience with no monthly fees or minimum balance requirements, enabling users to manage their finances with greater flexibility and security.

CruxOCM

Venture Round in 2021
CruxOCM specializes in operations control management software aimed at enhancing the efficiency of control rooms in various industrial sectors. The company focuses on addressing the complexities and inefficiencies commonly encountered in standard operations control rooms by leveraging robotic industrial process automation. This technology enables control room operators to interact more effectively with physical assets in plants, refineries, oil fields, and liquefied natural gas facilities. Through its innovative solutions, CruxOCM helps clients maintain safety and optimize operational performance, paving the way for the autonomous control room of the future.

Callia

Series A in 2021
Callia is an online gifting platform that specializes in flower delivery services, aiming to enhance the experience of sending flowers for both personal and corporate occasions. By simplifying the process of ordering high-quality bouquets, Callia enables users to easily share love, kindness, and hope through thoughtful gifting. The platform is designed to provide a comfortable and affordable option for individuals and organizations looking to send various types of flower arrangements, thereby adding special moments to everyday life.

Event

Seed Round in 2021
A single API that sits in front of multiple backend APIs and handles the dirty work of authentication, data normalization, and request routing so developers don’t have to.

Shakudo

Seed Round in 2021
Shakudo is a company that offers an end-to-end machine learning platform aimed at simplifying the management of data stacks for artificial intelligence teams. By creating compatibility among various top-tier data tools, Shakudo enhances the reliability and performance of data management while reducing costs. The platform allows AI teams to efficiently transition from ideation to production, enabling them to scale and customize clusters with minimal coding. This capability empowers data science and machine learning teams to deliver tangible products rather than mere experimental outcomes, thereby decreasing their dependency on engineering resources to bring research to market.

Horizon Blockchain Games

Seed Round in 2021
Horizon Blockchain Games Inc. is a video game development studio that specializes in creating games utilizing blockchain technology. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, the company also has offices in Montreal, Vancouver, Seattle, Mexico City, and Madrid. Horizon Blockchain Games is known for its projects such as Arcadeum, a video game network and wallet built on the Ethereum blockchain, and SkyWeaver, an online card game. The company aims to provide users with secure access to web3, facilitating the ownership and use of digital assets. Additionally, Horizon Blockchain Games offers tools for developers to create new internet economies and experiences, thus contributing to the evolution of gaming in the blockchain space.

ChefHero

Series A in 2021
ChefHero is an online mobile and web application that allows businesses to order wholesale restaurant supplies from a network of dedicated regional suppliers. The ChefHero team brings this vision to life every day, leaving chefs with more time to do what they love: make incredible food.

Float Financial

Seed Round in 2021
Float offers modern financial services, powerful software and industry-leading support designed for every company and stage of growth. Our product suite includes corporate cards, bill pay, expense management and high-yield accounts, giving finance teams everything they need to manage spending and cash flow efficiently.

Resq

Seed Round in 2021
ResQ operates a comprehensive platform designed to streamline the repair and maintenance needs of restaurants. It connects restaurateurs with a network of service providers, allowing them to request, track, and pay for various maintenance services through a user-friendly app. This service enables restaurant owners to focus on their core business of serving customers while ensuring that their maintenance needs are met efficiently and effectively. By facilitating on-demand connections between service providers and restaurant operators, ResQ aims to enhance operational efficiency in the hospitality industry.

Underground Cellar

Series A in 2021
Underground Cellar is an online marketplace based in San Francisco that specializes in premium wine discovery and purchasing. The platform features daily themed offerings highlighting specific wineries, regions, or varietals, and enhances the consumer experience by providing random rewards in the form of free bottle swaps for rare and private-stash selections from esteemed wineries. Users can easily buy wines from various winery partners and have the option to accumulate and store up to 500 bottles in optimal conditions within a state-of-the-art wine cellar situated in California's wine country. This service allows wine enthusiasts to build their own collections and enjoy convenient home delivery.

SkyWatch

Series B in 2021
SkyWatch is a company that offers a digital infrastructure for the distribution of Earth observation data and derived intelligence. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, SkyWatch has developed a satellite data intelligence platform that makes satellite data accessible to a wide range of users. Its platform enables developers to integrate Earth observation data into their applications and workflows cost-effectively. By providing access to remote sensing datasets, SkyWatch assists users in analyzing satellite data for various applications, including monitoring agricultural progress, predicting market trends, tracking maritime and aerial movements, and assessing global warming.

Waabi

Series A in 2021
Waabi is an artificial intelligence company based in Toronto, Canada, focused on developing autonomous driving technology for the transportation sector. Founded in 2021 by Raquel Urtasun, Waabi offers a self-driving solution called the Waabi Driver, specifically designed for integration with trucks. The company's technology aims to facilitate large-scale commercialization and safe deployment of autonomous vehicles in the logistics and transportation industries. By utilizing advanced deep learning, probabilistic inference, and complex optimization techniques, Waabi's software is capable of complex reasoning and is end-to-end trainable. This approach allows clients to test driving scenarios and safety-critical edge cases in a closed-loop simulator, significantly reducing the need for extensive real-world testing and enhancing safety and cost-effectiveness in the deployment of autonomous trucking solutions.

BigBrain

Seed Round in 2021
BigBrain is launching its BigBrain trivia game where you can win real-money prizes.

Sherpa°

Venture Round in 2021
We're sherpa° and we’re passionate about freedom of movement. Our mission is to help travellers move freely around the world and to shift the way the world's leading travel providers approach border crossing. Through unmatched industry knowledge and expertise, we help our partners—from airlines to cruise lines to online travel agencies—open new ancillary revenue streams to help them reduce costs and operational risk while enhancing the customer journey and growing consumer confidence in travel. More than simply providing a product or service, we're moving travel forward. Away from stress and confusion, and towards ease and connection. So travellers can move freely wherever life takes them. This is the future of international travel.

Marble

Series A in 2021
Marble operates a cloud-based platform that enables users to retrieve and manage healthcare records from various providers. Founded in 2014 and based in Toronto, Canada, the company offers a solution that connects to a vast health data network, allowing businesses in the legal, consumer health, insurance, and life sciences sectors to access patient-consented health data via an API. Marble's products encompass a variety of document types, including legal, hospital, clinical, and research documents, facilitating the online viewing, storage, and sharing of medical records.

The Expert

Seed Round in 2021
The Expert is an online platform that connects customers with interior design professionals for personalized consultations through video calls. Founded in 2021 by Jake Arnold and Leo Seigal, the company is based in Los Angeles, California. It offers customers the opportunity to engage with designers from around the world for hour-long sessions, allowing for tailored advice and guidance without the necessity of a large budget or full-service design commitment. This innovative approach aims to make expert interior design advice accessible to a broader audience.

Alyce

Series B in 2021
Alyce is an AI-powered platform that works as a door-opener or to continue to develop real sales relationships. The platform redefining direct mail, swag and gifts with its scalable, sustainable, hyper-personalized approach to account-based marketing. It uses personal social data to tell you the perfect gift to give and handles orders, shipping, and reporting for 1-10,000 gifts, and is 100% free. Alyce builds real, personal relationships that deliver up to twice the named account penetration and drives 5x pipeline versus traditional approaches. It makes B2B gift-giving simple, effective and measurable. The company was founded in December of 2015, Alyce is a privately held company headquartered in Boston, MA.

Swyft

Series A in 2021
Swyft is a B2B marketplace offering same-day delivery for brands and retailers. It enables carriers to digitize or automate a good deal of what they’re traditionally doing by hand. Ship via Swyft and gain unified bills, digital PODs, real-time track and trace, branded customer notifications, SMS updates, and more. Swyft converts more shoppers at checkout and delights them with reliable and affordable same-day delivery. Swyft was founded in 2020 and is based in Toronto, Canada.

Arteria AI

Series A in 2021
Arteria AI is a financial services-focused technology company that specializes in contract lifecycle management. It offers a platform designed for end-to-end digital contracting, allowing users to generate, negotiate, and convert executed contracts into actionable data. This functionality helps organizations diagnose issues, identify opportunities, and enhance value. The platform serves as a documentation layer for banking processes, facilitating real-time data flow and analytics. By integrating documentation processes with automation, Arteria AI enables efficient straight-through processing in core business activities across large enterprises.

Underground Printing

Series A in 2021
Underground Printing, founded in 2001 by Rishi Narayan and headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, specializes in customized apparel and promotional products. The company offers services such as embroidery, digital printing, and screen printing for a diverse range of items, including t-shirts, outerwear, hats, and other promotional goods. Through its online platform, customers can select designs, receive quotes, and place orders for personalized products. Underground Printing aims to provide high-quality custom apparel at affordable prices, catering to both individual and business needs. The company operates multiple stores to facilitate customer purchases and enhance accessibility to its product offerings.

Yuhu

Seed Round in 2021
Yuhu is a cloud-based software for landlords and property managers. It aims to supply open, easy-to-use cloud-based software with unparalleled partner support for the entire rental ecosystem. Its focus is on leveraging technology to improve the tenants' experience in residential and commercial buildings while driving cost savings and efficiencies for the owners. It was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Basil Systems

Seed Round in 2021
Basil Systems operates a software-as-a-service platform that utilizes machine learning to analyze product, market, and regulatory data specifically for the medical device and pharmaceutical sectors. The platform offers critical analytics and insights that support strategic decision-making in product development, enhance product and supply chain quality, and minimize the risks associated with product recalls. Additionally, it aims to reduce the time required for regulatory approvals, ultimately enabling companies to deliver safe and effective products to consumers.

Forma

Series A in 2021
Forma.ai is a Toronto-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in a data-driven sales compensation platform. This solution allows organizations to design, implement, and optimize their sales compensation strategies effectively. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Forma.ai's software administers and monitors sales incentives in real-time, tracking individual performance and aligning with strategic business objectives. This approach enhances organizational agility and motivates sales teams, ultimately driving better customer interactions and higher performance levels. With teams operating across Canada and the United States, Forma.ai aims to provide businesses with a comprehensive tool for managing compensation processes efficiently.

Snack App

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Snack App is a video-first dating app that combines the matching algorithms of a dating platform with the ability to flirt-stream life in real-time. The company was founded by Kimberly Kaplan and is based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Manifest Climate

Seed Round in 2021
Manifest Climate is a climate intelligence platform that assists organizations in navigating climate change challenges by facilitating regulatory compliance and promoting sustainable practices. The company aims to transform climate risks into opportunities, providing resources such as industry-specific climate news, trends, and peer benchmarking. Through its platform, Manifest Climate helps businesses enhance their climate reporting and build confidence in their environmental strategies, ultimately fostering alignment and action towards a more climate-resilient future.

CYRISMA

Seed Round in 2021
CYRISMA, developed by Data Spotlite, offers a comprehensive cybersecurity software solution focused on managing cyber risk effectively. Unlike traditional methods that rely on a collection of disparate and costly tools, CYRISMA provides a unified interface that allows organizations to identify, report, summarize, and manage their cyber risks efficiently. The software is designed to protect critical data by enabling users to track mitigation progress and assign accountability without taxing their resources or personnel. This approach addresses the challenges many organizations face in achieving compliance and effectively managing cyber threats.

Neo Financial

Series A in 2020
Neo Financial is a FinTech company that offers an array of banking and financial services designed for efficient money management. It provides a secure platform for spending, saving, and earning rewards. Neo's credit card, issued by ATB Financial, operates on the Mastercard network, allowing users to make purchases easily. Additionally, the Neo Savings account, backed by Concentra Bank, offers competitive interest rates and is protected by deposit insurance. The company focuses on delivering a seamless experience with no monthly fees or minimum balance requirements, enabling users to manage their finances with greater flexibility and security.

TVision

Venture Round in 2020
TVision is an audience measurement company that specializes in providing detailed insights into viewer engagement with television content. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in Boston and Tokyo, TVision offers second-by-second, person-level data that reveals who is watching, what they are watching, and the level of attention being paid to both linear and streaming television. This data is crucial for advertisers, agencies, networks, streaming providers, and other data platforms, as it enables them to make informed media decisions, assess performance, create compelling content, and benchmark against competitors. By delivering real-time performance metrics, TVision helps its clients enhance advertising effectiveness and efficiency.

Bettermode

Seed Round in 2020
Bettermode is a computer software company based in Ontario, Canada, founded in 2018. The company provides a cloud-based platform designed to enhance online community engagement and customer experience. Its platform integrates seamlessly with messaging services and social media, allowing users to create and share content that promotes their businesses. Key features of Bettermode's offering include customizable templates, single sign-on capabilities, a moderation system, analytic tools, and an activity feed. These tools enable businesses to tailor their services to specific needs while ensuring security and compliance with data protection standards. By fostering interaction and collaboration, Bettermode aims to empower a new generation of online communities.

Toucan

Seed Round in 2020
Toucan is a company based in Santa Monica, California, founded in 2019. It specializes in a Google Chrome extension designed to facilitate language learning and communication. The extension allows users to translate words and phrases into various languages while browsing the web, enhancing vocabulary acquisition in a natural context without the need for traditional methods such as flashcards or formal classes. By employing experts in habit formation, learning, and human behavior, Toucan aims to create an effective and engaging language learning experience for its users.

Composer

Seed Round in 2020
Composer is a Toronto-based company that provides an artificial intelligence-powered trading platform designed to transform the landscape of active trading. Founded in 202, the platform allows users to create, test, and manage automated investment strategies without the need for coding skills. By streamlining the process for retail traders, Composer aims to enhance investment opportunities and facilitate better returns for its users.

Vetted

Series A in 2020
Vetted is an AI-powered product search engine that helps consumers discover the best products and prices effortlessly. Vetted automates and improves the shopping process. It compares products in a category, checks prices across retailers, and analyzes trustworthy reviews — making it easy for users to find the right product.
Wave Sports + Entertainment is a media company focused on serving the next generation of digital sports fans. With a portfolio of over 30 media brands, it creates and distributes engaging sports-related content across various platforms, including Snapchat, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube. This extensive reach allows the company to connect with over 500 million Gen Z and Millennial sports fans each month. Wave also operates as a full-service agency, offering public relations, social media management, creative services, and influencer marketing. The company is recognized for its innovative approach and strong engagement within the sports and entertainment sectors, consistently ranking its core content among the most engaged across social media platforms.

Carbonated

Seed Round in 2020
Carbonated's main focus is its upcoming mobile shooter, which uses AI to make the typically hardcore genre more accessible and easier to play with just one hand. It is also developing its own live ops system, Carbyne, which it will use to quickly deliver updates to its game.

Stadium Live

Seed Round in 2020
Stadium Live Studios operates a sports community platform designed to engage the next generation of sports and esports fans. This virtual environment allows users to socialize, play games, and buy or earn digital collectibles, fostering a sense of individuality among participants. The platform focuses on creating a digital universe that intersects sports and culture, enabling fans to follow live scores and participate in sporting events remotely with friends. By providing a space for interaction and engagement, Stadium Live Studios aims to become the primary destination for contemporary sports enthusiasts.

Swyft

Seed Round in 2020
Swyft is a B2B marketplace offering same-day delivery for brands and retailers. It enables carriers to digitize or automate a good deal of what they’re traditionally doing by hand. Ship via Swyft and gain unified bills, digital PODs, real-time track and trace, branded customer notifications, SMS updates, and more. Swyft converts more shoppers at checkout and delights them with reliable and affordable same-day delivery. Swyft was founded in 2020 and is based in Toronto, Canada.

Odyssey Interactive

Seed Round in 2020
Odyssey Interactive Inc is a Canadian video game development studio founded in 2020 and located in Grand Valley, Canada. The company focuses on creating games that foster emotional connections and engage players long after they have finished playing. With a mobile-first approach, Odyssey aims to cater to the next generation of gamers, who are increasingly connected and diverse, viewing their devices as extensions of themselves. The founding team consists of four former leads from Riot Games, known for their work on popular titles such as League of Legends and Teamfight Tactics. Odyssey Interactive is dedicated to building games that resonate with players, emphasizing challenges rooted in purpose, community, and longevity to enhance the gaming experience.

Daylight

Seed Round in 2020
Daylight Automation specializes in providing a low-code platform that enables organizations to create user-friendly digital experiences without requiring coding skills. The company focuses on enhancing the efficiency of traditional processes, automating complex workflows, and personalizing customer interactions. By offering tools that simplify the development of digital solutions, Daylight Automation aims to help businesses maximize customer lifetime value and streamline operations across various sectors, including banking, insurance, and government. Based in Toronto, Canada, the company serves a diverse clientele, facilitating the transformation of internal and customer-facing processes into efficient digital experiences.

Forma

Seed Round in 2020
Forma.ai is a Toronto-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in a data-driven sales compensation platform. This solution allows organizations to design, implement, and optimize their sales compensation strategies effectively. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Forma.ai's software administers and monitors sales incentives in real-time, tracking individual performance and aligning with strategic business objectives. This approach enhances organizational agility and motivates sales teams, ultimately driving better customer interactions and higher performance levels. With teams operating across Canada and the United States, Forma.ai aims to provide businesses with a comprehensive tool for managing compensation processes efficiently.

BenchSci

Series B in 2020
BenchSci is a developer of a research intelligence platform that leverages advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance biomedical discoveries. By translating both closed and open-access data into actionable recommendations, BenchSci enables researchers to optimize experiments, particularly in the area of antibody extraction. This innovative approach allows scientists to conduct more successful experiments efficiently, minimizing resource waste and accelerating drug discovery. The company's technology is utilized by pharmaceutical companies and over 4,300 research centers globally, underscoring its significant impact on the scientific community. BenchSci is backed by notable investors, including F-Prime, Gradient Ventures, and Inovia Capital.

EnPowered

Debt Financing in 2020
EnPowered is a company focused on helping businesses manage their energy usage and costs effectively. By offering free audits of energy bills, EnPowered enables clients to achieve significant cost reductions, potentially up to 70%. The company utilizes analytics to assess energy consumption patterns, facilitating further savings through tailored energy retrofits. EnPowered also promotes a group-buying approach, allowing small businesses to collaborate and secure lower electricity rates. Their energy usage tracking platform features on-bill payment capabilities and anticipates spikes in electricity prices, encouraging users to shift their consumption accordingly. Overall, EnPowered aims to empower customers to take control of their energy expenditures while minimizing their environmental impact.

EnPowered

Seed Round in 2020
EnPowered is a company focused on helping businesses manage their energy usage and costs effectively. By offering free audits of energy bills, EnPowered enables clients to achieve significant cost reductions, potentially up to 70%. The company utilizes analytics to assess energy consumption patterns, facilitating further savings through tailored energy retrofits. EnPowered also promotes a group-buying approach, allowing small businesses to collaborate and secure lower electricity rates. Their energy usage tracking platform features on-bill payment capabilities and anticipates spikes in electricity prices, encouraging users to shift their consumption accordingly. Overall, EnPowered aims to empower customers to take control of their energy expenditures while minimizing their environmental impact.

SkyWatch

Series A in 2020
SkyWatch is a company that offers a digital infrastructure for the distribution of Earth observation data and derived intelligence. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, SkyWatch has developed a satellite data intelligence platform that makes satellite data accessible to a wide range of users. Its platform enables developers to integrate Earth observation data into their applications and workflows cost-effectively. By providing access to remote sensing datasets, SkyWatch assists users in analyzing satellite data for various applications, including monitoring agricultural progress, predicting market trends, tracking maritime and aerial movements, and assessing global warming.

EcoPackers

Seed Round in 2019
EcoPackers use the power of plants to create 100% biodegradable alternatives to traditional plastic inputs. Our eco-resins allow plastic manufacturers worldwide to create innovative non-toxic and compostable single use packaging items.

Delphia

Series A in 2019
Delphia Inc., based in Toronto, Canada, specializes in developing artificial intelligence-driven surveys that assist individuals in making informed decisions across various domains, including careers, education, finances, and health. Founded in 1993, the company emphasizes the importance of data in fostering capital formation and economic empowerment. Delphia creates products designed to incentivize the sharing of proprietary data, aiming to provide users with a competitive advantage in financial markets. By actively managing personal data, Delphia seeks to unlock innovative avenues for wealth creation for both individual and institutional investors.

Faire

Series D in 2019
Faire is an online wholesale marketplace that connects retailers with unique merchandise from various brands and makers, facilitating a streamlined purchasing process. The platform provides retailers with tools and insights to manage inventory effectively, employing artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to forecast product demand. Faire's offerings include net 60 payment terms and free returns, which reduce the risks associated with wholesale purchasing, enabling local retailers and independent brands to compete with larger e-commerce entities. Headquartered in San Francisco and Kitchener, Faire aims to support the future of local retail by simplifying logistics and enhancing access to diverse products.

Underground Cellar

Seed Round in 2019
Underground Cellar is an online marketplace based in San Francisco that specializes in premium wine discovery and purchasing. The platform features daily themed offerings highlighting specific wineries, regions, or varietals, and enhances the consumer experience by providing random rewards in the form of free bottle swaps for rare and private-stash selections from esteemed wineries. Users can easily buy wines from various winery partners and have the option to accumulate and store up to 500 bottles in optimal conditions within a state-of-the-art wine cellar situated in California's wine country. This service allows wine enthusiasts to build their own collections and enjoy convenient home delivery.

CruxOCM

Venture Round in 2019
CruxOCM specializes in operations control management software aimed at enhancing the efficiency of control rooms in various industrial sectors. The company focuses on addressing the complexities and inefficiencies commonly encountered in standard operations control rooms by leveraging robotic industrial process automation. This technology enables control room operators to interact more effectively with physical assets in plants, refineries, oil fields, and liquefied natural gas facilities. Through its innovative solutions, CruxOCM helps clients maintain safety and optimize operational performance, paving the way for the autonomous control room of the future.

Properly

Series A in 2019
Properly Inc. is a Canadian real estate brokerage founded in 2018 and headquartered in Toronto. The company specializes in buying and selling residential properties, utilizing a technology-driven platform designed to enhance the home buying and selling experience. Properly's innovative approach allows clients to purchase a new home before listing their current one, offering the option of securing a backup offer. The platform employs machine learning to accurately assess market values for homes, streamlining the transaction process. By providing a user-friendly online interface, Properly aims to simplify real estate transactions and accommodate the timelines of its clients.

BlueDot

Series A in 2019
BlueDot Inc. is a data analytics company based in Toronto, Canada, specializing in infectious disease monitoring and response. Founded in 2008 and formerly known as BioDiaspora Inc., BlueDot employs a combination of artificial intelligence and human expertise to analyze over 190 infectious diseases worldwide. The company provides critical insights by integrating various datasets, including disease outbreaks, healthcare facilities, local mobility patterns, animal populations, and climate data. Its early warning system helps public and private organizations identify potential infectious disease threats, allowing them to respond effectively without overreacting or underreacting. By delivering comprehensive data analytics solutions, BlueDot aims to enhance global preparedness against infectious diseases.

Clearco

Series B in 2019
Clearco is an online financial platform that specializes in providing growth capital to e-commerce and B2B companies. It leverages proprietary software and data science models to identify funding opportunities for high-growth businesses. Clearco offers financing in exchange for a share of future revenue, allowing startups to access capital without diluting their equity. This model enables entrepreneurs to focus on scaling their operations while repaying the funding based on their revenue performance.

Horizon Blockchain Games

Seed Round in 2019
Horizon Blockchain Games Inc. is a video game development studio that specializes in creating games utilizing blockchain technology. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, the company also has offices in Montreal, Vancouver, Seattle, Mexico City, and Madrid. Horizon Blockchain Games is known for its projects such as Arcadeum, a video game network and wallet built on the Ethereum blockchain, and SkyWeaver, an online card game. The company aims to provide users with secure access to web3, facilitating the ownership and use of digital assets. Additionally, Horizon Blockchain Games offers tools for developers to create new internet economies and experiences, thus contributing to the evolution of gaming in the blockchain space.

ProteinQure

Seed Round in 2019
ProteinQure Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Toronto, Canada, founded in 2017. It specializes in the development and manufacturing of protein-based therapeutic drugs, focusing on the design of novel exotic peptides for a wide range of therapeutic applications. The company employs advanced technologies such as quantum computing, molecular simulations, and reinforcement learning to facilitate the engineering of novel therapeutics. By utilizing atomic-level simulations and artificial intelligence, ProteinQure aims to create dynamic peptides that effectively target specific disease pathways, potentially outperforming traditional drug delivery systems. The company’s innovative approach seeks to enhance drug discovery and design, offering new possibilities for treating previously untreatable conditions. ProteinQure prides itself on its diverse team, which integrates expertise from experimental and computational biology, machine learning, and software engineering to advance the field of drug development.

Alyce

Series A in 2019
Alyce is an AI-powered platform that works as a door-opener or to continue to develop real sales relationships. The platform redefining direct mail, swag and gifts with its scalable, sustainable, hyper-personalized approach to account-based marketing. It uses personal social data to tell you the perfect gift to give and handles orders, shipping, and reporting for 1-10,000 gifts, and is 100% free. Alyce builds real, personal relationships that deliver up to twice the named account penetration and drives 5x pipeline versus traditional approaches. It makes B2B gift-giving simple, effective and measurable. The company was founded in December of 2015, Alyce is a privately held company headquartered in Boston, MA.

ApplyBoard

Series B in 2019
ApplyBoard is a technology company that facilitates the study abroad experience by connecting international students, recruitment partners, and educational institutions through its comprehensive platform. By automating and streamlining the application process, ApplyBoard enables students to easily discover, apply to, and enroll in universities across North America. The company has experienced significant growth, employing over 1,200 team members and earning recognition from Deloitte as one of Canada’s fastest-growing technology firms for five consecutive years. With its headquarters in Kitchener, Ontario, and a dedicated office in Gurugram, India, ApplyBoard operates with a global workforce spread across 30 countries, including major markets such as China, the Philippines, and the United States. This extensive network allows ApplyBoard to assist thousands of students in achieving their academic aspirations abroad.

Pulse

Seed Round in 2019
Presence and status have not evolved since ICQ. Skype made some improvements in 2008 with mobile, by making you online from your phone but otherwise, presence and status have remained a green dot. With teams now distributed, remote work challenges are front and center. Teams have reported less ad-hoc collaboration, more loneliness, more distraction, notification fatigue and more. Pulse makes remote work better. It goes beyond the green dot to signal availability, reduce interruptions, increase collaboration or however you choose to configure it. In the office, you see and feel presence. Your appearance is your status but while distributed all of that is lost. Automatic status keeps you in control while completely changing the workplace experience.

Doji

Seed Round in 2019
Doji lets you invest in stocks

EcoPackers

Seed Round in 2019
EcoPackers use the power of plants to create 100% biodegradable alternatives to traditional plastic inputs. Our eco-resins allow plastic manufacturers worldwide to create innovative non-toxic and compostable single use packaging items.

Brightwheel

Series B in 2018
Brightwheel is a software platform designed for preschools, childcare providers, camps, and afterschool programs. It enables teachers to effectively manage their daily activities and communicate with parents, while also providing parents with insights into their children's learning experiences. Additionally, Brightwheel automates operational tasks for administrators, streamlining processes and enhancing overall efficiency. The platform aims to foster greater parental engagement in children's education, ensuring a personalized learning experience.

KitchenMate

Seed Round in 2018
KitchenMate is a provider of premium food vending and micro-market services, catering to offices, commercial buildings, schools, and hospitals in Toronto. The company aims to enhance on-site food services by offering fresh food options tailored for modern workplaces. KitchenMate's offerings include a smart fridge and cooker system, recyclable meal packaging, and in-app loyalty programs. Additionally, the company allows staff members to prepare meals for employees, facilitating easy access to shared dining experiences.

Inkbox

Series A in 2018
Inkbox is a Toronto-based retailer specializing in semi-permanent tattoos and accessories. Founded by brothers Tyler and Braden Handley, the company emerged from their mutual desire for tattoos that are not permanent. Inkbox offers a unique product made from an organic fruit-based formula that mimics the look and feel of traditional tattoos, lasting for approximately two weeks. Customers can select from a diverse array of designs crafted by a vibrant artist community or create their own custom tattoos. This innovative approach allows users to apply tattoos easily at home, eliminating the need for needles and offering a more flexible option for those hesitant about permanent body art.

Delphia

Seed Round in 2018
Delphia Inc., based in Toronto, Canada, specializes in developing artificial intelligence-driven surveys that assist individuals in making informed decisions across various domains, including careers, education, finances, and health. Founded in 1993, the company emphasizes the importance of data in fostering capital formation and economic empowerment. Delphia creates products designed to incentivize the sharing of proprietary data, aiming to provide users with a competitive advantage in financial markets. By actively managing personal data, Delphia seeks to unlock innovative avenues for wealth creation for both individual and institutional investors.

Xanadu

Seed Round in 2018
Xanadu is a company founded in 2016 that focuses on developing quantum computing technology aimed at addressing complex real-world challenges. The company operates a quantum photonic platform designed to create accessible quantum computers for widespread use. By integrating advanced artificial intelligence with quantum silicon photonic chips, Xanadu develops a full-stack quantum computing solution that can seamlessly connect with existing hardware. This innovative approach enables clients to utilize quantum technology to effectively solve business problems, driving significant computational advancements over traditional methods. By combining academic research with industry expertise, Xanadu aims to make quantum computing widely available and beneficial for society.

BenchSci

Series A in 2018
BenchSci is a developer of a research intelligence platform that leverages advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance biomedical discoveries. By translating both closed and open-access data into actionable recommendations, BenchSci enables researchers to optimize experiments, particularly in the area of antibody extraction. This innovative approach allows scientists to conduct more successful experiments efficiently, minimizing resource waste and accelerating drug discovery. The company's technology is utilized by pharmaceutical companies and over 4,300 research centers globally, underscoring its significant impact on the scientific community. BenchSci is backed by notable investors, including F-Prime, Gradient Ventures, and Inovia Capital.

ChefHero

Series A in 2018
ChefHero is an online mobile and web application that allows businesses to order wholesale restaurant supplies from a network of dedicated regional suppliers. The ChefHero team brings this vision to life every day, leaving chefs with more time to do what they love: make incredible food.

Wave Sports + Entertainment

Venture Round in 2018
Wave Sports + Entertainment is a media company focused on serving the next generation of digital sports fans. With a portfolio of over 30 media brands, it creates and distributes engaging sports-related content across various platforms, including Snapchat, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube. This extensive reach allows the company to connect with over 500 million Gen Z and Millennial sports fans each month. Wave also operates as a full-service agency, offering public relations, social media management, creative services, and influencer marketing. The company is recognized for its innovative approach and strong engagement within the sports and entertainment sectors, consistently ranking its core content among the most engaged across social media platforms.

Jiffy

Seed Round in 2018
Jiffy Inc. operates an online platform that connects homeowners and businesses with pre-vetted service professionals for a wide range of tasks. Founded in 2015 and based in Toronto, Canada, the platform allows users to request services such as appliance repair, carpet cleaning, lawn maintenance, plumbing, and more, all through a user-friendly app. Jiffy aims to streamline the process of finding and booking home services by automating key functions like marketing, lead generation, and appointment scheduling. This enables service providers to efficiently grow their businesses while offering consumers the convenience of same-day service from qualified professionals.

SkyWatch

Seed Round in 2018
SkyWatch is a company that offers a digital infrastructure for the distribution of Earth observation data and derived intelligence. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, SkyWatch has developed a satellite data intelligence platform that makes satellite data accessible to a wide range of users. Its platform enables developers to integrate Earth observation data into their applications and workflows cost-effectively. By providing access to remote sensing datasets, SkyWatch assists users in analyzing satellite data for various applications, including monitoring agricultural progress, predicting market trends, tracking maritime and aerial movements, and assessing global warming.

Wattpad

Venture Round in 2018
Wattpad is a digital entertainment company that operates an online social storytelling platform focused on original narratives. Established in 2006 in Toronto, Canada, Wattpad fosters a community of over 65 million users who engage with stories for more than 20 billion minutes each month. The primary app allows users to read and write stories, facilitating collaboration through comments and multimedia interactions. In addition to its flagship platform, Wattpad offers Tap, a product for short, chat-based stories available in multiple languages. Wattpad Studios collaborates with industry partners to adapt stories for film, television, digital media, and print. Furthermore, Wattpad Brand Solutions provides advertising options aimed at enhancing engagement with Millennial and Gen Z audiences.

Wave Sports + Entertainment

Seed Round in 2017
Wave Sports + Entertainment is a media company focused on serving the next generation of digital sports fans. With a portfolio of over 30 media brands, it creates and distributes engaging sports-related content across various platforms, including Snapchat, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube. This extensive reach allows the company to connect with over 500 million Gen Z and Millennial sports fans each month. Wave also operates as a full-service agency, offering public relations, social media management, creative services, and influencer marketing. The company is recognized for its innovative approach and strong engagement within the sports and entertainment sectors, consistently ranking its core content among the most engaged across social media platforms.

Alyce

Seed Round in 2017
Alyce is an AI-powered platform that works as a door-opener or to continue to develop real sales relationships. The platform redefining direct mail, swag and gifts with its scalable, sustainable, hyper-personalized approach to account-based marketing. It uses personal social data to tell you the perfect gift to give and handles orders, shipping, and reporting for 1-10,000 gifts, and is 100% free. Alyce builds real, personal relationships that deliver up to twice the named account penetration and drives 5x pipeline versus traditional approaches. It makes B2B gift-giving simple, effective and measurable. The company was founded in December of 2015, Alyce is a privately held company headquartered in Boston, MA.

Ritual

Series B in 2017
Ritual is a social ordering app that taps into networks of co-workers and colleagues for fast and easy pick up and pay at a wide variety of local restaurants and coffee shops. With Ritual, users can mobile order and pay at all their favorite local eateries and coffee shops and have it ready to pick up when they arrive. By also uniquely giving friends and colleagues the ability to add their own food orders onto an existing order, Ritual gives customers the choice of either picking up themselves or having their food brought right to their desk. This ‘social ordering’ saves customers time and drives incremental orders for merchants. The best and busiest quick service restaurants and coffee shops in major cities across North America are using Ritual to give them a competitive, technological edge, driving profitability, and a more personalized way to connect with their customers.

BenchSci

Seed Round in 2017
BenchSci is a developer of a research intelligence platform that leverages advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance biomedical discoveries. By translating both closed and open-access data into actionable recommendations, BenchSci enables researchers to optimize experiments, particularly in the area of antibody extraction. This innovative approach allows scientists to conduct more successful experiments efficiently, minimizing resource waste and accelerating drug discovery. The company's technology is utilized by pharmaceutical companies and over 4,300 research centers globally, underscoring its significant impact on the scientific community. BenchSci is backed by notable investors, including F-Prime, Gradient Ventures, and Inovia Capital.

Roadmunk

Seed Round in 2017
Roadmunk Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in visual roadmap software for product management. Founded in 2013, it offers an online tool that allows product managers and stakeholders to create and manage various types of roadmaps, including sprint, project, and release roadmaps. The software facilitates collaboration across multiple teams through comprehensive sharing features and two-way data integration with Jira. Additionally, Roadmunk supports multiple export formats such as PDF, PowerPoint, HTML, and PNG, enhancing the accessibility of product planning. By promoting transparency and enabling organizations to visualize their strategic plans, Roadmunk aims to streamline product portfolio management.

Brightwheel

Series A in 2017
Brightwheel is a software platform designed for preschools, childcare providers, camps, and afterschool programs. It enables teachers to effectively manage their daily activities and communicate with parents, while also providing parents with insights into their children's learning experiences. Additionally, Brightwheel automates operational tasks for administrators, streamlining processes and enhancing overall efficiency. The platform aims to foster greater parental engagement in children's education, ensuring a personalized learning experience.

Top Hat

Series C in 2017
Top Hat is a student engagement and interactive teaching platform that enhances the learning experience for college professors and students. By utilizing students' personal devices, Top Hat facilitates quizzes, polls, and simulations, transforming traditional lecture halls into active learning environments. The platform supports various teaching methodologies, including the flipped classroom and group learning, fostering greater interaction and collaboration among students. Additionally, Top Hat provides affordable and customizable educational content that allows professors to publish, share, and collaborate on course materials, making it suitable for online, blended, and face-to-face courses. This approach not only modernizes established teaching methods but also encourages deeper understanding and engagement among students in an era filled with digital distractions.

Helpful

Seed Round in 2017
Helpful.com Inc. is a Canadian company that specializes in a mobile application designed to enhance communication in the workplace through video sharing. Launched in 2015 and now a subsidiary of Shopify, the platform allows users to create and share short video updates, facilitating the exchange of meeting notes, executive briefings, and travel information. This application aims to foster a more personal and engaging work environment by enabling team members to convey their thoughts and ideas with emotional nuance, using videos and images alongside traditional text. Helpful's focus is on building relationships and improving team dynamics in a distributed workforce.

SkipTheDishes

Seed Round in 2016
SkipTheDishes is a North American technology company seamlessly connecting people to local restaurants and food couriers, making great food more accessible. Through the SkipTheDishes network, restaurants gain more business, food couriers earn extra income on their own schedule, and busy customers are able to gain time by ordering from hundreds of local restaurants and national chains that never offered delivery before. From the founding of our network in 2012 to our expansion to 20 cities, SkipTheDishes is advancing the future of food delivery.

Emerge

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Emerge, Inc. is a consumer technology company founded in 2015 and based in Mountain View, California. It focuses on developing a multi-sensory communication platform that enhances virtual interactions by incorporating touch, alongside sight, sound, and emotional input. The company's flagship product, the Emerge Wave-series, utilizes patented ultrasonic technology to create tactile sensations, allowing users to experience physical interactions, such as a virtual high five, without the need for gloves or controllers. This innovation aims to address the growing sense of disconnection experienced by over 2 billion people worldwide, emphasizing the importance of emotional connections in communication. Emerge's team is diverse, with a significant portion comprised of immigrants and first-generation Americans, and includes experienced professionals from various sectors such as consumer electronics, augmented reality, and gaming. The company has received backing from notable investors, including venture capital firms and prominent figures from the tech industry.

TVISION INSIGHTS

Venture Round in 2016
TVISION INSIGHTS is a company that measures the "viewing quality" of television. Utilizing state-of-the-art human body recognition technology developed by TVISION, it is rare in the world to acquire TV viewing status in the living room and convert it into data, and a very unique data set that does not exist is founded It has been acquired and accumulated since then. Currently, we have expanded our bases globally and have expanded to Tokyo, Boston and New York. While challenging challenges in different markets,we are continuing to grow rapidly to realize the original potential of TV.

TVision

Series A in 2016
TVision is an audience measurement company that specializes in providing detailed insights into viewer engagement with television content. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in Boston and Tokyo, TVision offers second-by-second, person-level data that reveals who is watching, what they are watching, and the level of attention being paid to both linear and streaming television. This data is crucial for advertisers, agencies, networks, streaming providers, and other data platforms, as it enables them to make informed media decisions, assess performance, create compelling content, and benchmark against competitors. By delivering real-time performance metrics, TVision helps its clients enhance advertising effectiveness and efficiency.
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