Diagram

Diagram is a Montreal-based venture launchpad and private equity firm established in 2016. It focuses on building innovative companies in the financial and insurance technology sectors, aiming to provide wellness solutions for all. By assembling teams of experienced founders with ambitious ideas, Diagram equips them with necessary capital, expertise, and infrastructure to drive innovation. The firm primarily targets investments in insurance, financial services, and healthcare, supporting the development of the next generation of global companies from Canada.

Hamnett Hill

Partner

Francois Lafortune

Founder and Chief Executive Officer

Guillaume Marion

Chief Financial Officer and Partner

19 past transactions

Conduit

Seed Round in 2022
Conduit provides one API for connecting to DeFi. We enable companies to launch crypto-backed earnings products within their existing financial service platforms in days, not months. With Conduit, financial growth can become accessible to everyone.

Nesto

Series B in 2021
Nesto is on a mission to offer a positive, empowering and transparent property financing experience, simplified from start to finish. Powered by the most advanced technology, we screen the whole market in seconds to find the most affordable mortgage while our commission-free experts provide you with unbiased support along the process. Simply, welcome to the bright future of home buying.

Synctera

Series A in 2021
Synctera Inc. is a company that specializes in providing digital banking solutions aimed at facilitating partnerships between traditional banks and fintech startups. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Synctera offers a platform that helps banks identify their specific needs and connects them with suitable fintech firms. The company manages the relationship through a backend platform that addresses regulatory compliance and supports the onboarding process. In addition to its partnership solutions, Synctera enhances security through features such as personally identifiable information (PII) encryption, endpoint protection, secure login, authentication, and role-based access.

Novisto

Series A in 2021
Developer of ESG analytics platform intended to bring a new vision to managing sustainability data for companies. The company's platform provides automation capabilities, AI-driven analytics, decision-making, value creation, risk management oversights, waste management, human rights management, and one ESG dataset reporting for creating value out of non-financial data, enabling companies to improve the efficiency and accuracy of their sustainability reporting.

Wingocard

Seed Round in 2021
Wingocard is a mobile banking app designed for teens and parents. It allows parents to instantly transfer money and control how it is spent. In addition, the app and Visa debit card allow teens to purchase items anywhere and send and receive money to friends and family. Launching this fall, the mobile app already has 50,000 new users on its waiting list.

Synctera

Seed Round in 2020
Synctera Inc. is a company that specializes in providing digital banking solutions aimed at facilitating partnerships between traditional banks and fintech startups. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Synctera offers a platform that helps banks identify their specific needs and connects them with suitable fintech firms. The company manages the relationship through a backend platform that addresses regulatory compliance and supports the onboarding process. In addition to its partnership solutions, Synctera enhances security through features such as personally identifiable information (PII) encryption, endpoint protection, secure login, authentication, and role-based access.

Retirable

Seed Round in 2020
Retirable, Inc. is a financial services company founded in 2019 and headquartered in New York, Albania. It specializes in providing personalized retirement plans and advice specifically tailored for older adults. The company focuses on helping individuals prepare for a secure and fulfilling post-work life by offering professional guidance in retirement planning. Retirable's platform delivers actionable human advice aimed at ensuring lasting peace of mind and financial stability for those approaching retirement, enabling them to transition smoothly into their next life phase without stress.

Breathe Life

Series A in 2020
Breathe Life Inc. designs and develops a software platform for insurance companies and assists them in conducting business online. The company's platform uses tools and analytics for the digital distribution of life insurance policies and eliminates the requirement of brokers. It also features a single-session quote creation and application process which enables consumers to purchase products on their own. It caters to life and health insurers, distribution organizations, and advisors. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Montreal, Canada.

Dialogue

Series B in 2020
Dialogue Technologies Inc. operates a comprehensive care platform that focuses on employee wellness and health solutions. Founded in 2016 and based in Montreal, Canada, the company serves Canadian employers by providing a variety of services designed to enhance team engagement and health. Its platform facilitates virtual access to a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, enabling employees to consult with nurses and doctors, navigate care options, receive medication deliveries, and obtain referrals to specialists. Dialogue aims to improve overall wellbeing by reducing barriers to quality care, supporting proactive management of both physical and mental health, and ultimately fostering a healthier workforce.

Nesto

Series A in 2020
Nesto is on a mission to offer a positive, empowering and transparent property financing experience, simplified from start to finish. Powered by the most advanced technology, we screen the whole market in seconds to find the most affordable mortgage while our commission-free experts provide you with unbiased support along the process. Simply, welcome to the bright future of home buying.

Retirable

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Retirable, Inc. is a financial services company founded in 2019 and headquartered in New York, Albania. It specializes in providing personalized retirement plans and advice specifically tailored for older adults. The company focuses on helping individuals prepare for a secure and fulfilling post-work life by offering professional guidance in retirement planning. Retirable's platform delivers actionable human advice aimed at ensuring lasting peace of mind and financial stability for those approaching retirement, enabling them to transition smoothly into their next life phase without stress.

Novisto

Seed Round in 2019
Developer of ESG analytics platform intended to bring a new vision to managing sustainability data for companies. The company's platform provides automation capabilities, AI-driven analytics, decision-making, value creation, risk management oversights, waste management, human rights management, and one ESG dataset reporting for creating value out of non-financial data, enabling companies to improve the efficiency and accuracy of their sustainability reporting.

StreamingFast

Seed Round in 2019
StreamingFast, formerly known as dfuse Platform Inc., specializes in developing blockchain applications and solutions that facilitate the creation of efficient, decentralized applications. Founded in 2013 and based in Montreal, Canada, the company offers a suite of robust APIs designed to help developers organize and access decentralized data. Key products include dfuse Stream, dfuse Lifecycle, dfuse Search, and dfuse On Demand Networks, which collectively enable real-time state updates, rapid searches, and reliable transaction guarantees. Through its low-latency architecture, StreamingFast empowers developers to create superior user experiences and supports the ongoing evolution of the blockchain ecosystem.

Breathe Life

Seed Round in 2019
Breathe Life Inc. designs and develops a software platform for insurance companies and assists them in conducting business online. The company's platform uses tools and analytics for the digital distribution of life insurance policies and eliminates the requirement of brokers. It also features a single-session quote creation and application process which enables consumers to purchase products on their own. It caters to life and health insurers, distribution organizations, and advisors. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Montreal, Canada.

Dialogue

Seed Round in 2017
Dialogue Technologies Inc. operates a comprehensive care platform that focuses on employee wellness and health solutions. Founded in 2016 and based in Montreal, Canada, the company serves Canadian employers by providing a variety of services designed to enhance team engagement and health. Its platform facilitates virtual access to a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, enabling employees to consult with nurses and doctors, navigate care options, receive medication deliveries, and obtain referrals to specialists. Dialogue aims to improve overall wellbeing by reducing barriers to quality care, supporting proactive management of both physical and mental health, and ultimately fostering a healthier workforce.

Collage HR

Seed Round in 2017
Collage Technologies Inc., based in Toronto, Canada, specializes in human resource management software solutions tailored for businesses. Founded in 2016, the company offers a comprehensive platform that streamlines HR processes, including digital onboarding, employee records management, time off tracking, and payroll synchronization. Additionally, it facilitates automated benefits administration and provides employee portals to enhance accessibility to healthcare services for employees and their families. By ensuring compliance and improving employee experiences, Collage HR aims to transform traditional HR practices. As of October 31, 2019, it operates as a subsidiary of People Corporation.