Red Thread Ventures

We help companies automate dull, dirty, and dangerous jobs within their plants. TechBrew specializes in robotics and vision systems for industrial applications. We help our clients improve throughput, quality, and safety using robotics and automation. We’ve applied our skills in a wide variety of industries including food, medical devices, transportation, and forestry.

Mesentech Inc. is a regenerative medicine company based in Vancouver, Canada, that specializes in developing novel drug conjugates for targeted bone therapy. Founded in 2013, the company utilizes a proprietary prodrug platform that selectively delivers therapeutics to bone, addressing challenging medical conditions such as osteoporosis and Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Its lead product, MES1007, is a bone-targeted prodrug of a prostaglandin mimetic designed to reverse bone loss by effectively targeting mesenchymal stem cells. This innovative approach enables the delivery of active pharmaceutical agents directly to the bone, minimizing systemic side effects often associated with high-dose treatments. Pre-clinical in-vivo models have validated the efficacy of Mesentech's technology, positioning the company to advance treatments for low-bone-density disorders and improve outcomes in bone healing and regeneration.

Backstageplay Inc., an Internet entertainment and marketing company, engages in online gaming platform business. The company operates backstageplay.com, a gamification platform that connects online gaming operations with artists, their music, virtual goods, and their fans. Its platform enables artist partners to connect with their fans by rewarding participation and game-play activity through virtual goods and prizing. The company was formerly known as Oramericas Corp. and changed its name to Backstageplay Inc. in February 2016. Backstageplay Inc. is based in Vancouver, Canada.

Cash Live is a mobile poker and social casino game show platform that features daily live-streamed hosted poker tournaments where players can compete and win real cash prizes. With Cash Live, players get the experience of being at a televised final poker table.

Circle Wellness was founded in 2013 and is operated by a team from Vancouver, BC. Our mission is to design innovative environments and provide experiences that inspire health and well-being. Through years of research and expertise in spa design and the creation of wellness amenities, we have developed ‘The Circuit’: the world’s first private thermal spa built into a prefabricated container. It’s a carefully curated multi-sensory experience that promotes mental health and physical wellness.

We help companies automate dull, dirty, and dangerous jobs within their plants. TechBrew specializes in robotics and vision systems for industrial applications. We help our clients improve throughput, quality, and safety using robotics and automation. We’ve applied our skills in a wide variety of industries including food, medical devices, transportation, and forestry.

Verdi is focused on creating a data science platform that enhances precision agriculture, starting with irrigation management. The company develops scalable control systems that provide automation and plant-level healthcare, specifically designed to function effectively in challenging agricultural environments. By utilizing a network of irrigation valves powered by geospatial analytics, Verdi enables farmers to make informed decisions regarding irrigation. This technology allows for the customization of water and fertilizer application at the plant level, facilitating better management of cultivation practices. Through external integrations, Verdi aims to support farmers and growers in building, managing, and scaling their precision agriculture systems effectively.

Rakovina Therapeutics’ focus is the development of new cancer treatments based on novel DNA-damage response technologies. The Company has established a pipeline of novel DNA-damage response inhibitors with the goal of advancing one or more drug candidates into human clinical trials and obtaining marketing approval for new cancer therapeutics from Health Canada, the United States Food and Drug Administration and similar international regulatory agencies

Aisle is a social impact business that focuses on providing sustainable alternatives to disposable menstrual products. The company offers a range of products, including period underwear, washable cloth menstrual pads, and menstrual cups, all designed to promote environmentally friendly practices. Founded in 1993 and based in Vancouver, Canada, Aisle markets its products through various retailers as well as online, serving customers in the United States, Canada, and worldwide. In addition to its core menstrual product offerings, Aisle also provides accessories and body care items, emphasizing a commitment to sustainability and women's health. The company has received recognition for its innovative approach to menstrual care, highlighting its dedication to creating positive social and environmental impacts.

Backstageplay Inc., an Internet entertainment and marketing company, engages in online gaming platform business. The company operates backstageplay.com, a gamification platform that connects online gaming operations with artists, their music, virtual goods, and their fans. Its platform enables artist partners to connect with their fans by rewarding participation and game-play activity through virtual goods and prizing. The company was formerly known as Oramericas Corp. and changed its name to Backstageplay Inc. in February 2016. Backstageplay Inc. is based in Vancouver, Canada.