VueReal Inc. develops technologies for micro-LED displays. The company’s technology enables mass integration of nano/micro-devices into large-area substrates, such as smartphone/laptop and TV displays, heads-up-displays, virtual/augmented reality systems, sensors and dashboards, instrument panels, infotainment systems, and wearables. Its technology platform is based on the interplay of micro/nano-device processing, integration technologies, and advanced hardware and software system design. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Waterloo, Canada.
Mysa is the first ever high-voltage thermostat that is truly smart. It is fully featured for the conscientious consumer: smart learning features which amount to approximately 15% savings on energy bills, remote access to control their home’s heating through their smartphone from anywhere in the world, and integration with popular smart home platforms (Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Apple Homekit)
REGEN Energy Inc. designs, develops, and markets wireless energy management solutions in Canada and the United States. The company’s products include EnviroGrid swarm-logic controllers, which are attached to electrical loads to communicate and coordinate with each other to reduce electrical demand for commercial, industrial, institutional, and multi-unit residential facilities. Its products are used to control electrical demand for heaters, fans, compressors, chillers, cold storage systems, batter chargers, pumps, and dehumidifiers and humidifiers, as well as for new construction, retrofit, and ongoing building operations.
Nuventura GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in the design and development of gas-insulated switchgear (GIS). The company has innovated a GIS solution that replaces sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) with air, effectively maintaining the benefits associated with traditional SF6 switchgear while addressing environmental concerns. Nuventura primarily serves manufacturers in the electrical industry, contributing to more sustainable practices in energy distribution.
Private Equity Round in 2021
SPARK Microsystems International Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Montréal, Canada, specializing in ultra-low power wireless communication technologies for the Internet of Things. Founded in 2016, the company develops a wireless transceiver known as SPARK Radio, which is designed to provide reduced latency and extended battery life for short-range wireless communications. This technology enables devices to operate using energy harvesting techniques, significantly enhancing energy efficiency and performance. By leveraging patented innovations, SPARK Microsystems aims to deliver high-performance wireless solutions that outperform competing technologies in terms of power consumption and data rates, facilitating the advancement of battery-less operations in wireless devices.
Local Logic focuses on collecting, cleaning, and combining data to help travelers, home buyers, and consumers make better, more informed decisions when it comes to location. Co-founded in 2014 by urban planners turned data scientists, Local Logic™ focuses on collecting, cleaning, and combining data to help travellers, home buyers, and consumers make better, more informed decisions when it comes to location. Location in a city determines your experience. The location of your hotel determines what you can do on your vacation. The location of your restaurant determines the ambiance of your night out. And the location of your home determines how you will commute every single day. They want to enable people to harness the power of location to live great experiences.
Rhombus Energy Solutions, Inc. specializes in advanced power control and energy conversion systems, focusing on energy storage, renewable energy integration, and micro-grid solutions. The company provides a diverse range of products, including converters, inverters, power supplies, and energy management systems designed for various applications such as commercial backup power, intelligent micro-grids, and renewable energy support. Rhombus also offers customized engineered solutions and high-power certification testing services. Their product line includes high-efficiency power converters and inverters ranging from 2kW to 1MW, as well as cloud-based analytics and monitoring tools for real-time power system management. Based in San Diego, California, Rhombus is led by a team of experienced engineers dedicated to advancing energy technology and sustainability.
Vutility, Inc. specializes in real-time utility monitoring and reporting through a mobile application designed to help consumers, businesses, and governments manage and reduce their water and energy consumption. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Sandy, Utah, the company employs its proprietary HotDrop technology to deliver accurate and timely information on utility usage. This enables users to monitor their consumption effectively, optimize energy use, and ultimately lower utility bills. Vutility serves various sectors, including commercial, solar, and utilities, aiming to promote sustainability while enhancing operational efficiencies.
Since their founding in 2011, ESS has been focused on laying the groundwork for a future powered by clean and reliable energy. With a team that boasts decades of experience in distributed power generation and energy storage technologies, ESS has developed an extremely cost-effective energy management system that combines a safe, abundant and non-toxic iron electrolyte with their patented flow cell design. This combination of high performance with low cost means that ESS’s technology is ideally suited for applications that range in size from retail energy management to utility-scale renewables integration.
Bus.com is a bus rental platform that allows its clients to plan and book group transportation online. Its web app makes it easy to organize, book, join and enjoy bus trips. T The company was founded by travel industry veterans and built with startup hustle. Its headquarters is located at Montreal, Quebec.
Enerkem Inc., a development stage company, focuses on the development and production of renewable biofuels and chemicals from waste. The company primarily focuses on the commercial production of cellulosic ethanol. Its proprietary thermochemical process converts waste into biofuels and chemicals. The company has a strategic partnership with NOVA Chemicals Corporation. The company is based in Montreal, Canada.
MineSense Technologies is a developer of a data analytics platform intended to monitor and improve the productivity and recovery of mines. The company's platform provides businesses with real-time, sensor-based sorting of low-grade ore to a level of sensitivity and to identify differences in mineralogy, enabling the mining industry to sort ores easily and enhance mineral planning.
MineSense Technologies was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
Polystyvert Inc. provides innovative recycling services specifically for polystyrene, enabling the collection and processing of this material to restore it to its original form. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Anjou, Canada, the company focuses on delivering high-quality recycled polystyrene that matches the quality of new materials. Polystyvert's technology simplifies the recycling process, addressing environmental concerns associated with polystyrene waste.
Concentric develops ground-breaking agtech advancements that are safe for people, protect our natural resources and increase agriculture’s potential to feed the world. Concentric produces high-performance specialty biological products that naturally improve crop yields and replenish soils.
Based in Brantford, Ontario, GreenMantra™ Technologies utilizes a proprietary thermo-catalytic system and patented process to cost-effectively convert and "up-cycle" waste plastics, including hard-to-recycle materials such as grocery bags and film, into high-value waxes and other specialty chemicals. These materials have a broad range of applications in the coatings, plastics processing, adhesives, roofing and paving industries.
Agrisoma Biosciences Inc., an agriculture technology company, develops and commercializes carinata, a non-food oilseed crop for the commercial production of oil for biodiesel and advanced biofuel production. The company sells its carinata seed products for farmers to grow carinata in their rotation or on their fallow land for the production of renewable oil. It serves customers in North America. The company was founded in 2001 and is based in Gatineau, Canada.
Enerkem Inc., a development stage company, focuses on the development and production of renewable biofuels and chemicals from waste. The company primarily focuses on the commercial production of cellulosic ethanol. Its proprietary thermochemical process converts waste into biofuels and chemicals. The company has a strategic partnership with NOVA Chemicals Corporation. The company is based in Montreal, Canada.
Concentric develops ground-breaking agtech advancements that are safe for people, protect our natural resources and increase agriculture’s potential to feed the world. Concentric produces high-performance specialty biological products that naturally improve crop yields and replenish soils.
CVT Corp. is an international technology company that specializes in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of continuously variable transmissions (CVTs). These advanced transmission systems are utilized across various industries, including power generation, oil and gas, mining, farming, and off-road equipment. The company serves a diverse customer base across multiple regions, including Canada, the United States, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. Founded in 2001 and originally known as S.O.E. Technologies, CVT Corp. rebranded in June 2007 and is headquartered in Sainte-Julie, Canada.
Since their founding in 2011, ESS has been focused on laying the groundwork for a future powered by clean and reliable energy. With a team that boasts decades of experience in distributed power generation and energy storage technologies, ESS has developed an extremely cost-effective energy management system that combines a safe, abundant and non-toxic iron electrolyte with their patented flow cell design. This combination of high performance with low cost means that ESS’s technology is ideally suited for applications that range in size from retail energy management to utility-scale renewables integration.
Netlift Inc. is a transportation service provider based in Montreal, Canada, founded in 2012. The company operates a mobile application that facilitates ride-sharing by matching passengers with drivers who have available seats in their vehicles. This service is designed to assist daily commuters by offering an efficient and cost-effective solution for traveling between home and work, while also integrating with the city's public transit network. Netlift's platform enhances mixed-mode commuting by proposing optimal route options that meet users' travel requirements, making it easier for individuals to connect and share rides.
Power Survey is a leading provider of high quality power factor correction and harmonic filtering products and services, specializing in customized, low to medium voltage solutions. The company is dedicated point of contact to improve power quality. The company helps commercial and industrial energy customers reduce utility charges, equipment damage, and operational issues stemming from poor power factor and harmonic issues. They also support utilities to achieve their goals toward a more reliable and efficient grid to cope with the increasing energy demand while reducing the carbon footprint.
Local Logic focuses on collecting, cleaning, and combining data to help travelers, home buyers, and consumers make better, more informed decisions when it comes to location. Co-founded in 2014 by urban planners turned data scientists, Local Logic™ focuses on collecting, cleaning, and combining data to help travellers, home buyers, and consumers make better, more informed decisions when it comes to location. Location in a city determines your experience. The location of your hotel determines what you can do on your vacation. The location of your restaurant determines the ambiance of your night out. And the location of your home determines how you will commute every single day. They want to enable people to harness the power of location to live great experiences.
Laboratoire M2 manufactures innovative disinfection products from its proprietary platform named THYMOX TECHNOLOGY. Laboratoire M2 is also working on expanding its line of THYMOX TECHNOLOGY products and applications.the lab which has developed this technology branded as THYMOX.In order to ensure its exclusive ownership of the technology, Laboratoire M2 acquired the intellectual property rights to Thymox. The company holds Canadian and US and South-American patents on the product’s formulation and application, and has applied for patents in 40 other countries.
Agrisoma Biosciences Inc., an agriculture technology company, develops and commercializes carinata, a non-food oilseed crop for the commercial production of oil for biodiesel and advanced biofuel production. The company sells its carinata seed products for farmers to grow carinata in their rotation or on their fallow land for the production of renewable oil. It serves customers in North America. The company was founded in 2001 and is based in Gatineau, Canada.
Concentric develops ground-breaking agtech advancements that are safe for people, protect our natural resources and increase agriculture’s potential to feed the world. Concentric produces high-performance specialty biological products that naturally improve crop yields and replenish soils.
Airex Energy Inc. is a Canadian company based in Laval, founded in 2008. The company specializes in biomass torrefaction, a process that converts various types of feedstock, such as woody biomass and agricultural waste, into biocoal. Airex Energy's innovative technology is centered around a patented cyclonic bed reactor known as CarbonFX, which facilitates large-scale production of biocoal. This technology presents a sustainable alternative to traditional fossil fuels, contributing to renewable energy solutions.
MineSense Technologies is a developer of a data analytics platform intended to monitor and improve the productivity and recovery of mines. The company's platform provides businesses with real-time, sensor-based sorting of low-grade ore to a level of sensitivity and to identify differences in mineralogy, enabling the mining industry to sort ores easily and enhance mineral planning.
MineSense Technologies was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
Eocycle Technologies Inc. develops, manufactures, and commercializes wind turbines for distributed wind energy applications. The company offers direct-drive wind turbines, custom generators/motors, and transverse flux permanent magnet generators/motors. It serves farms, ranches, greenhouses, and vineyards; residences; schools, colleges, and universities; governmental and institutional facilities, including office buildings, pumping stations, water treatment facilities, parks, arenas, stadiums, museums, and rest areas; retail businesses and small- or medium-size enterprises; golf courses, ski resorts, training centres, hotels, and recreational parks; rural electrification for developing countries; and isolated sites and remote areas where diesel-powered generation is used for producing electricity. The company offers its products through dealers worldwide. Eocycle Technologies Inc. was incorporated in 2000 and is headquartered in Gaspé, Canada.
MineSense Technologies is a developer of a data analytics platform intended to monitor and improve the productivity and recovery of mines. The company's platform provides businesses with real-time, sensor-based sorting of low-grade ore to a level of sensitivity and to identify differences in mineralogy, enabling the mining industry to sort ores easily and enhance mineral planning.
MineSense Technologies was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
Polystyvert Inc. provides innovative recycling services specifically for polystyrene, enabling the collection and processing of this material to restore it to its original form. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Anjou, Canada, the company focuses on delivering high-quality recycled polystyrene that matches the quality of new materials. Polystyvert's technology simplifies the recycling process, addressing environmental concerns associated with polystyrene waste.
Based in Brantford, Ontario, GreenMantra™ Technologies utilizes a proprietary thermo-catalytic system and patented process to cost-effectively convert and "up-cycle" waste plastics, including hard-to-recycle materials such as grocery bags and film, into high-value waxes and other specialty chemicals. These materials have a broad range of applications in the coatings, plastics processing, adhesives, roofing and paving industries.
Netlift Inc. is a transportation service provider based in Montreal, Canada, founded in 2012. The company operates a mobile application that facilitates ride-sharing by matching passengers with drivers who have available seats in their vehicles. This service is designed to assist daily commuters by offering an efficient and cost-effective solution for traveling between home and work, while also integrating with the city's public transit network. Netlift's platform enhances mixed-mode commuting by proposing optimal route options that meet users' travel requirements, making it easier for individuals to connect and share rides.
Concentric develops ground-breaking agtech advancements that are safe for people, protect our natural resources and increase agriculture’s potential to feed the world. Concentric produces high-performance specialty biological products that naturally improve crop yields and replenish soils.
Local Logic focuses on collecting, cleaning, and combining data to help travelers, home buyers, and consumers make better, more informed decisions when it comes to location. Co-founded in 2014 by urban planners turned data scientists, Local Logic™ focuses on collecting, cleaning, and combining data to help travellers, home buyers, and consumers make better, more informed decisions when it comes to location. Location in a city determines your experience. The location of your hotel determines what you can do on your vacation. The location of your restaurant determines the ambiance of your night out. And the location of your home determines how you will commute every single day. They want to enable people to harness the power of location to live great experiences.
MineSense Technologies is a developer of a data analytics platform intended to monitor and improve the productivity and recovery of mines. The company's platform provides businesses with real-time, sensor-based sorting of low-grade ore to a level of sensitivity and to identify differences in mineralogy, enabling the mining industry to sort ores easily and enhance mineral planning.
MineSense Technologies was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
Based in Montreal, YWire Technologies designs, manufactures and sells lighting control devices for the commercial buildings market. Founded by three building automation industry veterans in 2009, YWire designs products targeted specifically at lowering the installed cost of integrated systems across the market. The FiveSeries Lighting Control System is the first building-level command and control system in the world to use Broadband over Power Line for device networks and integration into Building Automation Systems.
MineSense Technologies is a developer of a data analytics platform intended to monitor and improve the productivity and recovery of mines. The company's platform provides businesses with real-time, sensor-based sorting of low-grade ore to a level of sensitivity and to identify differences in mineralogy, enabling the mining industry to sort ores easily and enhance mineral planning.
MineSense Technologies was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
GaN Systems Inc., a semiconductor company, develops and manufactures a range of gallium nitride power switching transistors. The company offers 650 V E-HEMT and 100 V E-HEMT transistors and wireless power amplifiers. Its products are used in consumer, enterprise, industrial, solar/wind/smart grid, and transportation power conversion applications. The company serves consumer brand and enterprise equipment manufacturers in Japan, Taiwan, China, and internationally. The company was incorporated in 2008 and is based in Ottawa, Canada with additional offices in Aichi-ken, Japan; Shanghai, China; and München, Germany.
Netlift Inc. is a transportation service provider based in Montreal, Canada, founded in 2012. The company operates a mobile application that facilitates ride-sharing by matching passengers with drivers who have available seats in their vehicles. This service is designed to assist daily commuters by offering an efficient and cost-effective solution for traveling between home and work, while also integrating with the city's public transit network. Netlift's platform enhances mixed-mode commuting by proposing optimal route options that meet users' travel requirements, making it easier for individuals to connect and share rides.
At SabrTech, they are nature’s architect, designing the next generation of algae technology solutions for a variety of industries and applications using award-winning, sustainable processes. They partner with airlines to make flying green. They bring solutions to the oil industry. They work with NGOs on water recycling. Most of all, they partner with those interested in benefiting from algae’s unparalleled potential to build a better tomorrow. Their technology solutions are suitable for partners interested in algal derived energy – biofuels, biogas algal derived additives – biodiluents, lubricants algal derived feeds – livestock feed water detoxification and bioremediation.
FilmOrganic is a Canadian company specializing in the development and production of 100% compostable mulch films aimed at increasing agricultural productivity. FilmOrganic’s technology is effective, environmentally friendly and cost efficient. The company aspires to become the leader in the development of bio-plastic mulch films that are tailored to Farmer’s specific needs. Co-founders Hugo Meunier and Roger Tambay each possess a long experience in the development and manufacturing of plastic films, including mulch films and other films used in the agriculture market.
Concentric develops ground-breaking agtech advancements that are safe for people, protect our natural resources and increase agriculture’s potential to feed the world. Concentric produces high-performance specialty biological products that naturally improve crop yields and replenish soils.
Based in Montreal, YWire Technologies designs, manufactures and sells lighting control devices for the commercial buildings market. Founded by three building automation industry veterans in 2009, YWire designs products targeted specifically at lowering the installed cost of integrated systems across the market. The FiveSeries Lighting Control System is the first building-level command and control system in the world to use Broadband over Power Line for device networks and integration into Building Automation Systems.
Based in Brantford, Ontario, GreenMantra™ Technologies utilizes a proprietary thermo-catalytic system and patented process to cost-effectively convert and "up-cycle" waste plastics, including hard-to-recycle materials such as grocery bags and film, into high-value waxes and other specialty chemicals. These materials have a broad range of applications in the coatings, plastics processing, adhesives, roofing and paving industries.
Agrisoma Biosciences Inc., an agriculture technology company, develops and commercializes carinata, a non-food oilseed crop for the commercial production of oil for biodiesel and advanced biofuel production. The company sells its carinata seed products for farmers to grow carinata in their rotation or on their fallow land for the production of renewable oil. It serves customers in North America. The company was founded in 2001 and is based in Gatineau, Canada.
Based in Montreal, YWire Technologies designs, manufactures and sells lighting control devices for the commercial buildings market. Founded by three building automation industry veterans in 2009, YWire designs products targeted specifically at lowering the installed cost of integrated systems across the market. The FiveSeries Lighting Control System is the first building-level command and control system in the world to use Broadband over Power Line for device networks and integration into Building Automation Systems.
Concentric develops ground-breaking agtech advancements that are safe for people, protect our natural resources and increase agriculture’s potential to feed the world. Concentric produces high-performance specialty biological products that naturally improve crop yields and replenish soils.
Lufa Farms is an agricultural and technology company located in Montreal, Quebec. It is reputed to have built the world's first commercial rooftop greenhouse. The company's first greenhouse began operations in early 2011. Its second greenhouse opened in late 2013.
Airex Energy Inc. is a Canadian company based in Laval, founded in 2008. The company specializes in biomass torrefaction, a process that converts various types of feedstock, such as woody biomass and agricultural waste, into biocoal. Airex Energy's innovative technology is centered around a patented cyclonic bed reactor known as CarbonFX, which facilitates large-scale production of biocoal. This technology presents a sustainable alternative to traditional fossil fuels, contributing to renewable energy solutions.
Laboratoire M2 manufactures innovative disinfection products from its proprietary platform named THYMOX TECHNOLOGY. Laboratoire M2 is also working on expanding its line of THYMOX TECHNOLOGY products and applications.the lab which has developed this technology branded as THYMOX.In order to ensure its exclusive ownership of the technology, Laboratoire M2 acquired the intellectual property rights to Thymox. The company holds Canadian and US and South-American patents on the product’s formulation and application, and has applied for patents in 40 other countries.
Concentric develops ground-breaking agtech advancements that are safe for people, protect our natural resources and increase agriculture’s potential to feed the world. Concentric produces high-performance specialty biological products that naturally improve crop yields and replenish soils.
Lufa Farms is an agricultural and technology company located in Montreal, Quebec. It is reputed to have built the world's first commercial rooftop greenhouse. The company's first greenhouse began operations in early 2011. Its second greenhouse opened in late 2013.
Private Equity Round in 2013
Enerkem Inc., a development stage company, focuses on the development and production of renewable biofuels and chemicals from waste. The company primarily focuses on the commercial production of cellulosic ethanol. Its proprietary thermochemical process converts waste into biofuels and chemicals. The company has a strategic partnership with NOVA Chemicals Corporation. The company is based in Montreal, Canada.
Based in Montreal, YWire Technologies designs, manufactures and sells lighting control devices for the commercial buildings market. Founded by three building automation industry veterans in 2009, YWire designs products targeted specifically at lowering the installed cost of integrated systems across the market. The FiveSeries Lighting Control System is the first building-level command and control system in the world to use Broadband over Power Line for device networks and integration into Building Automation Systems.
Lufa Farms is an agricultural and technology company located in Montreal, Quebec. It is reputed to have built the world's first commercial rooftop greenhouse. The company's first greenhouse began operations in early 2011. Its second greenhouse opened in late 2013.
LED Roadway Lighting Ltd. designs and manufactures light-emitting diode-based street lighting, luminary, and control systems. The company installs its products for outdoor area, pathway, building exterior, parking area, security/perimeter, outdoor retail (automotive dealership), bridge and tunnel, and street lighting applications. It serves municipality, commercial, and utility markets via factory representatives, representative companies, and distributors in Canada and internationally. The company was founded in 2002 and is based in Halifax, Canada with a design office in Victoria, Canada. It has manufacturing locations in South Wales, United Kingdom; the United States; Brazil; and Australia.
Private Equity Round in 2011
Enerkem Inc., a development stage company, focuses on the development and production of renewable biofuels and chemicals from waste. The company primarily focuses on the commercial production of cellulosic ethanol. Its proprietary thermochemical process converts waste into biofuels and chemicals. The company has a strategic partnership with NOVA Chemicals Corporation. The company is based in Montreal, Canada.
AeroSafe Global specializes in the development and production of aerogels and related materials designed for temperature-sensitive shipping needs. Operating primarily in the United States, the company addresses thermal insulation requirements for transporting biomedical, pharmaceutical, and other temperature-sensitive products. AeroSafe Global offers cold-chain services tailored for the biopharma industry, ensuring zero temperature excursions for clients and their products. Through proprietary packaging, logistics, and operational services, the company creates customized solutions that guarantee the safe delivery of sensitive biopharmaceuticals. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Rochester, New York, AeroSafe Global also maintains additional offices in Kentucky, Nevada, Germany, and Canada.
Harvest enables communities to produce renewable energy and high-value soil, mulch and organic fertilizer products from organic materials. The company harnesses the full potential of organic materials by recycling energy and nutrients back into local communities through its energy gardens and its production of nutrient-rich soils, mulches and fertilizers. Harvest owns and operates facilities throughout North America in British Columbia, Ontario, California and throughout the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest states and Northeastern US.
UTILICASE, founded in 1994, is one of the very few Power System IT firms in North America dedicated exclusively to the electric utility industry. Leader and preferred partner, UTILICASE has completed over 475 projects worldwide with the highest standards for core business operations in the energy industry.
Energate Inc. is a Canadian company that specializes in developing interactive energy management solutions for utilities and residential customers. Established in 2004 and headquartered in Ottawa, the company designs a range of products including smart thermostats, load control switches, in-home energy displays, and various wireless devices. Energate's offerings also encompass software platforms and mobile applications that facilitate energy management and consumer engagement. The company provides innovative solutions for load management, enabling utilities to better address supply and demand challenges while allowing consumers to monitor and adjust their energy usage effectively. Additionally, Energate offers specialized services such as Demand Response programs and home energy management features, catering to utilities, residential consumers, and small businesses. With additional offices in Texas and California, Energate aims to enhance energy efficiency and control for its clients across various sectors.
Private Equity Round in 2010
Enerkem Inc., a development stage company, focuses on the development and production of renewable biofuels and chemicals from waste. The company primarily focuses on the commercial production of cellulosic ethanol. Its proprietary thermochemical process converts waste into biofuels and chemicals. The company has a strategic partnership with NOVA Chemicals Corporation. The company is based in Montreal, Canada.