Puzzle Medical Devices
Series A in 2025
Puzzle Medical Devices develops innovative heart pump solutions to treat advanced heart failure. Its flagship product, ModulHeart, is a modular percutaneous device designed to reduce cardiac afterload and improve renal perfusion. The device's unique design enables safe percutaneous implantation, supporting both renal and cardiac function with low risk of complications. Puzzle Medical has successfully completed its first-in-human study, demonstrating improvements in cardiac and kidney function.
EnWave is an industrial technology company that designs, licenses, and sells vacuum-microwave dehydration machinery for the food, cannabis, and biomaterial sectors. It develops and markets REV platforms such as nutraREV, quantaREV, powderREV, and freezeREV to dehydrate a wide range of products, including fruits, vegetables, dairy, ready-to-eat meals, cannabis products, nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, and biomaterials. The company licenses its intellectual property through royalty-bearing agreements and conducts sales through direct relationships, brokers, distributors, and online channels. EnWave is headquartered in Delta, Canada.
LSL Pharma Group
Post in 2024
LSL Pharma Group is a manufacturing company that innovates and manufactures life sciences products. Formed to integrate the operations of its Canadian subsidiaries, each boasting over two decades of expertise, LSL Pharma Group excels as a niche manufacturer in the life science industry. The company offers turnkey formulation, development and manufacturing services.
LeddarTech develops advanced detection and ranging systems using infrared LEDs and algorithms. It offers off-the-shelf smart sensor modules for various applications such as traffic management, autonomous vehicles, smart homes, and agriculture. The company provides interconnected sensor solutions for infrastructure, pollution monitoring, mobility, and traffic management in cities.
First Capital REIT
Post in 2024
First Capital REIT is a mixed-use urban real estate developer, owner, and operator based in Canada. The company specializes in developing grocery-anchored, open-air shopping centers located in populated neighborhoods. Its primary objective is to create vibrant communities that cater to the needs of local businesses, consumers, and residents, while also generating value for investors. Through its focus on community-oriented developments, First Capital REIT aims to enhance the quality of life in the areas it serves.
Vosker
Debt Financing in 2024
Vosker provides remote area monitoring technology using solar power and artificial intelligence for cutting-edge surveillance solutions. It offers mobile security cameras that operate on 4G/LTE networks and are powered by solar energy, providing surveillance capabilities. These cameras are primarily used in various industries.
Vosker was founded in 2018, and headquartered in Victoriaville, Quebec.
Qohash is a data security company that offers a threat detection and data protection platform known as Qostodian. The platform provides discovery, integrity assurance, detection, and reporting to protect data assets and support governance. It enables insider risk monitoring with alerts on risky employee behavior, including potential data exfiltration, and includes entitlement reviews, export of access control lists, and endpoint monitoring to support compliance across regulated environments. The solution consolidates core data security capabilities to give information security and compliance teams visibility, control, and reporting over digital assets. Its customers span roles such as chief information officers, chief information security officers, system administrators, auditors, risk advisors, and security analysts. Founded in 2018 and based in Quebec City, Canada, Qohash focuses on helping organizations quantify risk, prevent data breaches, and maintain trust in data assets.
Founded in 2022, Lumine Group is a private equity firm based in Mississauga, Canada. The company invests in media, information technology, software, the Internet of Things (IoT), and Software as a Service (SaaS) sectors.
First Capital REIT
Post in 2024
First Capital REIT is a mixed-use urban real estate developer, owner, and operator based in Canada. The company specializes in developing grocery-anchored, open-air shopping centers located in populated neighborhoods. Its primary objective is to create vibrant communities that cater to the needs of local businesses, consumers, and residents, while also generating value for investors. Through its focus on community-oriented developments, First Capital REIT aims to enhance the quality of life in the areas it serves.
LeddarTech develops advanced detection and ranging systems using infrared LEDs and algorithms. It offers off-the-shelf smart sensor modules for various applications such as traffic management, autonomous vehicles, smart homes, and agriculture. The company provides interconnected sensor solutions for infrastructure, pollution monitoring, mobility, and traffic management in cities.
Local Logic
Series B in 2023
Local Logic is a location intelligence platform based in Montreal, Quebec, that focuses on digitizing the built environment to make location data understandable and actionable for various stakeholders, including consumers, investors, developers, and governments. The platform harnesses artificial intelligence, geospatial data, and user-generated information to offer insights into lifestyle and location characteristics. With proprietary insights derived from over 75 billion data points, Local Logic provides predictive and precise analytics that inform decision-making in the real estate sector, which impacts the vast real estate market in the US and Canada. The company's services cater to commercial real estate, urban planning, and other location-based industries, assisting major developers and investors in shaping sustainable and equitable urban environments.
Korbit Technologies
Series A in 2023
Korbit Technologies, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, specializes in developing Korbi, an artificial intelligence tutor designed to enhance the learning experience for students globally. The AI-driven platform offers interactive exercises and conversations that adapt to individual learning profiles, delivering personalized pedagogical support such as definitions, explanations, examples, and visual aids. Korbi's features include hands-on exercises, quizzes, visual diagrams, and performance tracking, all aimed at improving learning outcomes and motivation. The company serves a diverse audience, including students, teachers, publishers, and corporations, and has successfully trained nearly 20,000 learners in data science and AI. Korbit Technologies is committed to democratizing education by providing high-quality, personalized learning experiences at an accessible cost, and it has gained recognition as one of the top AI startups globally, receiving positive media coverage from prominent publications.
Founded in 2015, MY01 specializes in developing digital medical devices for accurate real-time muscle pressure measurement. Its flagship product is designed to enhance the diagnosis of Acute Compartment Syndrome (ACS) by providing timely and precise measurements.
Puzzle Medical Devices
Series A in 2023
Puzzle Medical Devices develops innovative heart pump solutions to treat advanced heart failure. Its flagship product, ModulHeart, is a modular percutaneous device designed to reduce cardiac afterload and improve renal perfusion. The device's unique design enables safe percutaneous implantation, supporting both renal and cardiac function with low risk of complications. Puzzle Medical has successfully completed its first-in-human study, demonstrating improvements in cardiac and kidney function.
PreVu3D Inc. is a Montreal-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing cloud-based interactive 3D visualization and modeling software. The company's technology focuses on creating photorealistic digital twins of real-life environments, enabling users to scan, capture, and edit three-dimensional models. PreVu3D's intuitive platform allows for easy collaboration and sharing of these models, facilitating enhanced understanding and interaction within virtual spaces. Its software is particularly tailored to support Reality Capture technologies, making it a valuable tool for various industries seeking to improve practices and streamline workflows through advanced 3D visualization.
IDC Worldsource Insurance Network
Acquisition in 2022
IDC Worldsource Insurance Network is a Canadian company that specializes in providing integrated wealth management solutions and insurance services to independent advisors. The firm offers a comprehensive range of products, including life insurance, disability insurance, and travel insurance, as well as investment management and wealth planning services. By equipping independent advisors with the necessary tools and resources, IDC Worldsource aims to enhance the quality of insurance advisory services available to clients, ensuring they receive tailored financial solutions to meet their individual needs.
Worldsource Securities
Acquisition in 2022
Worldsource Securities Inc is a full-service investment dealer based in Canada, recognized as a member of the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada and the Canadian Investor Protection Fund. The company specializes in providing financial investment services specifically tailored for financial advisors. It offers a comprehensive dealer platform that includes front and back-office operational processes, portfolio access, and online storage solutions. This platform is designed to enhance the business operations of financial advisors, enabling them to build and maintain stronger relationships with their clients.
Groupe Canva
Venture Round in 2022
Canva Group is a dynamic holding company in the identification and visual communications field with 9 complementary companies acquired over the last 15 years. Operating with 3 different autonomous business units under the names of Idenco Canada (Boucherville), Decalcomanie Artistic (Montreal) and Mirazed in (St-Hubert), the 200-employee company serves more than 4,000 customers with its complementary serigraphy and digital printing services. Their goal is to create the best customer experience.
Potloc Inc. is a Montreal-based company that operates an online consumer insights platform, which was founded in 2014. The platform specializes in providing businesses with market insights through various survey methodologies, including web panels, phone surveys, and geo-targeted surveys utilizing social networks. This innovative approach allows Potloc to gather authentic consumer feedback and data on purchasing habits, helping companies predict customer retention and acquisition. Trusted by numerous leading brands and organizations, Potloc's platform enables retailers and businesses to effectively connect with their target audiences globally. With offices in Toronto, Paris, and Geneva, Potloc has established itself as a key player in the market research industry, delivering high-quality data insights that meet the specific needs of its clients.
WeCook - Repas WeCook
Series C in 2022
Founded in 2013, WeCook Meals (formerly Nutrition Fit Plus) is a leader in home meal delivery, offering a wide range of tasty, balanced and personalized healthy meals made with fresh produce and meat, and healthy snacks. Subscribers can order from a diversified weekly menu. The Dorval-based company has over 450 employees serving Québec and Ontario.
Entosystem
Venture Round in 2022
Entosystem is a Canadian company based in Sherbrooke, founded in 2016, that specializes in the production of entomological proteins and flour derived from insects. The company employs innovative insect farming technologies to convert food waste from grocery stores into high-value insect protein products aimed at the animal nutrition market. Entosystem's offerings include dried larvae and live larvae, which are designed to provide nutritional benefits for livestock, such as fish and poultry. By focusing on sustainable practices, Entosystem positions itself as a key player in the circular agriculture economy, contributing to the reduction of food waste while supporting a more sustainable agri-food sector. The company currently employs a small team to support its operations.
A3 Surfaces
Seed Round in 2022
A3 Surfaces develops antimicrobial surface technology that embeds antimicrobial agents directly into the anodized layer of aluminum products, producing surfaces that eradicate bacteria on contact and help prevent the transmission of pathogens, including hospital-acquired infections, on frequently touched commercial, industrial, and institutional surfaces. The technology enables durable antibacterial aluminum products for a range of applications. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Chicoutimi, Quebec.
Superior Plus
Post in 2022
Founded in 1996, Superior Plus is a Canadian company engaged in energy distribution and specialty chemicals businesses. It operates primarily in Canada, the United States, and Chile. The company's Energy Distribution segment provides distribution, wholesale procurement, and related services for propane, heating oil, and other refined fuels. Its Specialty Chemicals segment supplies sodium chlorate and technology to the pulp and paper industries, as well as potassium and chlor-alkali products.
GoGold Resources
Post in 2022
GoGold Resources is a Canadian company engaged in exploration, development, and production of gold and silver primarily in Mexico. Its primary assets include the Parral Tailings project in Chihuahua State and the Los Ricos project in Jalisco State.
WALO is a fintech company focused on empowering parents to teach their kids about money using allowances, behavioral guidance and gamification. Their first product, WALO Plug™ connects to any Canadian bank account and allows parents to automate allowances while seamlessly teaching their kids financial literacy, and preparing them to make smart choices with their money.
Founded in Quebec City, Canada in 2015, Prehos is a technology company dedicated to enhancing patient care through innovative solutions for paramedical and extra-hospital services. Its platform optimizes prehospital care tasks by integrating cartography, real-time traffic conditions, and emergency department status.
LeddarTech
Debt Financing in 2022
LeddarTech develops advanced detection and ranging systems using infrared LEDs and algorithms. It offers off-the-shelf smart sensor modules for various applications such as traffic management, autonomous vehicles, smart homes, and agriculture. The company provides interconnected sensor solutions for infrastructure, pollution monitoring, mobility, and traffic management in cities.
RenoRun Inc. is a construction materials delivery company that caters to the needs of the construction industry. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, the company offers a wide range of products, including beams, bricks, and concrete mixes. RenoRun has developed a mobile-friendly platform that allows general contractors to place orders easily, streamlining the process of procuring materials. This innovative service minimizes wasted time and effort for contractors by providing efficient delivery directly to job sites, with trained runners ensuring timely collection and drop-off of materials. In addition to its Montreal headquarters, RenoRun operates in Toronto, Canada, and Austin, Texas, positioning itself as a significant player in the construction supply market.
Sonoscope
Funding Round in 2021
Sonoscope, founded in 2010 and based in Quebec, Canada, specializes in the development of innovative medical technologies and devices, particularly in the field of ultrasound equipment for critical care settings. The company focuses on creating next-generation monitoring devices that enhance point-of-care ultrasound applications in resuscitation and acute care medicine. By enabling clinicians to deliver rapid diagnoses and immediate treatment, Sonoscope aims to improve patient outcomes while reducing in-patient costs. In addition to its technological advancements, Sonoscope also provides medical training through its program, "echo guided life support," to further support the effective implementation of its innovations in the healthcare sector.
BrainBox AI
Series A in 2021
Founded in 2017, BrainBox AI develops autonomous building technology that optimizes HVAC systems using artificial intelligence. Its cloud-based solution analyzes data to predict maintenance needs and maximize energy efficiency, reducing operational costs.
Optina Diagnostics
Series A in 2021
Optina Diagnostics is a diagnostics company focusing on retinal imaging and artificial intelligence to provide non-invasive tests that detect signs of neurodegenerative and ocular diseases. By analyzing retinal images, it identifies biomarkers associated with Alzheimer's disease, as well as eye conditions like age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy, enabling clinicians to assess brain health and disease risk early. The platform aims to support timely diagnosis and treatment decisions with a simple eye exam.
Kraken Robotics
Post in 2021
Kraken Robotics is a Canadian marine technology company that designs, develops, and markets sonar and optical sensors, batteries, and underwater robotics equipment and services for military and commercial applications. It offers a range of products including underwater vehicle platforms and Synthetic Aperture Sonar, notably the AquaPix system, which provides high-resolution seabed imagery at strong coverage while reducing costs relative to traditional military systems. The company also provides subsea power equipment and related services for sonar and laser scanner sensor systems and underwater vehicle platforms. Kraken Robotics operates through products and services segments, with revenue generated from the design, manufacture, and sale of equipment and the provision of technical services. It has established collaborations and validation programs with defense laboratories and industry partners such as Defence Research and Development Canada, NAVSEA, the UK Ministry of Defence, Northrop Grumman, and ECA Robotics. The company is based in Conception Bay South, Newfoundland.
Oxio is a connectivity platform based in Quebec, Canada, that was founded in 2017 by Marc-André Campagna and Francis Careau. The company operates as an internet service provider, offering customized internet packages designed to meet the diverse needs of its users. Oxio provides services with no contracts, including free installation, stable internet speeds, and the provision of necessary equipment such as modems and routers. By focusing on affordability and flexibility, Oxio aims to change the way individuals connect with their internet service provider, enhancing the overall customer experience in the telecommunications sector.
My Intelligent Machines
Seed Round in 2021
Montreal-based My Intelligent Machines designs biology software that combines artificial intelligence and systems biology to support early-stage drug development and personalized therapies. The company offers a software-as-a-service platform enabling augmented intelligence-driven simulations, patient stratification, and the identification of therapeutic targets and biomarkers. By leveraging big data and AI, it helps life-science teams design precise therapies and streamline research, while also applying its platform to agriculture to optimize production systems. The goal is to accelerate efficient, targeted therapies and improve outcomes across biopharma and related fields.
Deeplite
Seed Round in 2021
Deeplite is a Montreal-based company that specializes in AI-driven optimization software for deep neural networks (DNNs) designed for deployment on both cloud servers and edge devices. The company's flagship product, Neutrino, utilizes a unique multi-objective design space exploration approach to automatically optimize DNN models, making them smaller, faster, and more energy-efficient. This technology addresses the challenges associated with deploying deep learning models on limited hardware, ensuring that they can operate effectively in real-time applications without compromising performance or battery life. Deeplite's solutions cater to various sectors, including automotive, smartphones, smart cameras, and IoT devices, ultimately enabling the integration of advanced AI capabilities into everyday technology.
Brim Financial
Series B in 2021
Brim Financial Inc., established in Toronto, Canada in 2015, specializes in issuing non-banking credit cards. The company offers a range of card types including reward cards, travel cards, and standard credit cards, all designed to enhance users' payment experiences. Brim's platform stands out with features such as embedded plans, custom security measures, unlimited rewards programs, digital installment plans, and real-time monetary advisory services accessible via an in-app digital portal. Formerly known as KREDITShare Inc., the company rebranded to Brim Financial Inc. in September 2017.
WeCook - Repas WeCook
Series B in 2021
Founded in 2013, WeCook Meals (formerly Nutrition Fit Plus) is a leader in home meal delivery, offering a wide range of tasty, balanced and personalized healthy meals made with fresh produce and meat, and healthy snacks. Subscribers can order from a diversified weekly menu. The Dorval-based company has over 450 employees serving Québec and Ontario.
Qohash is a data security company that offers a threat detection and data protection platform known as Qostodian. The platform provides discovery, integrity assurance, detection, and reporting to protect data assets and support governance. It enables insider risk monitoring with alerts on risky employee behavior, including potential data exfiltration, and includes entitlement reviews, export of access control lists, and endpoint monitoring to support compliance across regulated environments. The solution consolidates core data security capabilities to give information security and compliance teams visibility, control, and reporting over digital assets. Its customers span roles such as chief information officers, chief information security officers, system administrators, auditors, risk advisors, and security analysts. Founded in 2018 and based in Quebec City, Canada, Qohash focuses on helping organizations quantify risk, prevent data breaches, and maintain trust in data assets.
Osisko Development
Post in 2020
Osisko Development is a gold mining company mainly focused on developing a mining camp in Canada.
C2RO
Venture Round in 2020
Founded in 2016, C2RO is a Montreal-based company specializing in AI-powered video analytics for physical spaces. It offers ENTERA™, a GDPR-compliant platform that provides comprehensive insights into shopper journeys and behaviors using proprietary edge-cloud AI technology, enhancing customer experience and safety while preserving privacy.
Microbrasserie Le Bockale
Venture Round in 2020
Microbrasserie Le Bockale, established in 2014 and located in Drummondville, Canada, specializes in the production and sale of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beers. The microbrewery is known for its diverse selection of flavorful and innovative beverages, including a variety of non-alcoholic options aimed at consumers seeking alternatives to traditional beers. In addition to its beer offerings, Le Bockale also crafts mocktail syrups, enhancing its product range and catering to a broad audience. The company emphasizes quality and creativity in its brewing process, making it a notable player in the craft beverage market.
Aifred Health
Seed Round in 2020
Aifred Health Inc. is a Montreal-based company that specializes in developing a deep-learning clinical decision support tool aimed at enhancing personalized medicine in psychiatry. Founded in 2017, Aifred Health addresses the challenges associated with the traditional trial-and-error approach to treatment selection for mental health, particularly in depression, which is a leading cause of medical impairment worldwide. The company's application software provides features such as treatment prediction, interpretability, and patient data tracking, enabling physicians to make informed decisions tailored to individual patients. By processing de-identified data, Aifred Health's AI model facilitates personalized therapeutic choices, thereby improving the likelihood of effective treatment outcomes for patients who often do not respond to initial interventions.
DMB Distribution Alimentaire
Venture Round in 2020
DMB Distribution Alimentaire is a company that specializes in the distribution of perishable goods to supermarkets and large grocery stores in Québec. It operates a substantial fleet of trucks that ensures efficient delivery services, while also providing warehousing solutions at its own facilities. This combination of transportation and storage capabilities enables the company to offer reliable and cost-effective services, ensuring that clients receive their products safely and in a timely manner.
Fronsac Real Estate Investment Trust
Post in 2020
Fronsac Real Estate Investment Trust is a Canada-based real estate investment company that owns and rents commercial properties. It holds about 20 properties in Quebec and Ontario, leased to tenants such as fast‑food chains, oil and gas firms, and convenience store operators. The portfolio includes locations such as Les Coteaux, Rivieres‑du‑Loup, Saint‑Jean‑sur‑le‑Richelieu, Trois‑Rivières, Val‑David, Cap‑de‑la‑Madeleine, Louiseville, Levis, Cornwall, and several addresses on Leonard de Vinci and Bernard‑Pilon.
Local Logic
Series A in 2020
Local Logic is a location intelligence platform based in Montreal, Quebec, that focuses on digitizing the built environment to make location data understandable and actionable for various stakeholders, including consumers, investors, developers, and governments. The platform harnesses artificial intelligence, geospatial data, and user-generated information to offer insights into lifestyle and location characteristics. With proprietary insights derived from over 75 billion data points, Local Logic provides predictive and precise analytics that inform decision-making in the real estate sector, which impacts the vast real estate market in the US and Canada. The company's services cater to commercial real estate, urban planning, and other location-based industries, assisting major developers and investors in shaping sustainable and equitable urban environments.
CONFORMiT
Venture Round in 2020
CONFORMiT is a global provider of environmental health and safety management software, based in Chicoutimi, Quebec. For nearly 30 years, the company has specialized in helping organizations reduce the risk of workplace accidents and enhance productivity through its comprehensive solutions. CONFORMiT's software offers a range of features, including risk analysis, audits, inspections, lockout tagout procedures, and permits to work. By ensuring compliance with various safety standards and regulations, such as OSHA and OHSAS, CONFORMiT assists businesses in managing environmental, health, and safety (EHS) risks effectively while maintaining a focus on operational efficiency and team performance.
Versaprofiles Products
Venture Round in 2020
Versaprofiles Products manufactures a variety of PVC and polyethylene pipes and tubing for the liquids, solids and gas transportation markets, geothermal and maple products industries, as well as specialized engineered custom shapes for a wide range of customers. With over 50 years of experience in thermoplastic extrusion, the company is currently the largest supplier of geothermal loops in Canada and for the natural gas distribution sector.
During peak periods, the company has a headcount of close to 140 at its two sites in Saint-Lazare-de-Bellechasse and Sainte-Claire.
Breathe Life
Series A in 2020
Breathe Life Inc. is a Montreal-based company established in 2017 that specializes in providing a software platform for the life insurance industry. This enterprise Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution facilitates the digital distribution of life insurance policies, effectively removing the need for brokers. Breathe Life's platform enables insurers, distribution organizations, and advisors to enhance business operations by streamlining the policy delivery process and lowering operational costs. With features that allow consumers to create quotes and complete applications in a single session, the platform empowers users to independently purchase financial security products. Overall, Breathe Life aims to modernize and optimize how insurance companies engage with clients and manage their offerings.
Umano Medical
Venture Round in 2020
Umano Medical designs, manufactures, and markets innovative medical equipment, with a focus on hospital beds, clinical mattresses, and other healthcare furniture. The company is renowned for its attentive customer service and proactive approach to meeting the needs of healthcare professionals.
Purplebricks.ca
Acquisition in 2020
Purplebricks is a full-service real estate brokerage providing Canadian home sellers and buyers with the best REALTOR® expertise and customer service, supported by cutting-edge technology. Sellers save tens of thousands of dollars using our fixed fee service, rather than paying a commission based on the value of their home, and home buyers receive thousands in cash back.
DuProprio
Acquisition in 2020
DuProprio is an online fixed-fee real estate agency based in Lévis, Quebec, that specializes in connecting home sellers and buyers across Canada. The company offers commission-free services, enabling property owners to sell their homes without the traditional brokerage fees. By leveraging a comprehensive brokerage network, DuProprio facilitates the sale process for individuals looking to navigate the real estate market independently. Their platform provides tools and resources to support sellers throughout the transaction, making it easier for them to manage the sale of their properties effectively.
Prevu3D
Seed Round in 2020
PreVu3D Inc. is a Montreal-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing cloud-based interactive 3D visualization and modeling software. The company's technology focuses on creating photorealistic digital twins of real-life environments, enabling users to scan, capture, and edit three-dimensional models. PreVu3D's intuitive platform allows for easy collaboration and sharing of these models, facilitating enhanced understanding and interaction within virtual spaces. Its software is particularly tailored to support Reality Capture technologies, making it a valuable tool for various industries seeking to improve practices and streamline workflows through advanced 3D visualization.
Dose Juices
Venture Round in 2020
Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Saint-Hyacinthe, Dose Juices specializes in the production and distribution of cold-pressed juices, organic smoothies, and nut milks. The company markets its products through leading supermarket chains in Québec and Ontario, as well as through online channels. With a commitment to providing natural and healthy beverage options, Dose Juices aims to offer these products at competitive prices, making them accessible to a broader audience. The company employs approximately 30 individuals dedicated to its operations.
Deeplite
Seed Round in 2020
Deeplite is a Montreal-based company that specializes in AI-driven optimization software for deep neural networks (DNNs) designed for deployment on both cloud servers and edge devices. The company's flagship product, Neutrino, utilizes a unique multi-objective design space exploration approach to automatically optimize DNN models, making them smaller, faster, and more energy-efficient. This technology addresses the challenges associated with deploying deep learning models on limited hardware, ensuring that they can operate effectively in real-time applications without compromising performance or battery life. Deeplite's solutions cater to various sectors, including automotive, smartphones, smart cameras, and IoT devices, ultimately enabling the integration of advanced AI capabilities into everyday technology.
Marathon Gold
Post in 2020
Marathon Gold Corporation is a Canadian company focused on the acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral resource projects, primarily targeting gold and other precious and base metal deposits. Established in 2009 and headquartered in Toronto, the company’s flagship asset is the Valentine Lake gold property, located in Newfoundland and Labrador. This project features four mineralized deposits and spans a 20-kilometer system, positioning Marathon Gold as a significant player in the gold mining sector in Canada.
BrainBox AI
Series A in 2020
Founded in 2017, BrainBox AI develops autonomous building technology that optimizes HVAC systems using artificial intelligence. Its cloud-based solution analyzes data to predict maintenance needs and maximize energy efficiency, reducing operational costs.
Ag Growth International
Post in 2020
Ag Growth International is a manufacturer of portable and stationary grain handling, storage, and conditioning equipment, serving Canada, the United States, and global markets. The company offers portable handling gear such as augers and belt conveyors, grain vacs, and related accessories, alongside permanent equipment including bucket elevators, conveyors, spouts, and related systems. It provides storage and conditioning solutions, including grain bins, dryers, aeration equipment, and related components, and manufactures buildings, towers, and related structures for storage facilities. The firm operates manufacturing facilities in multiple countries and distributes its products worldwide under brands such as Batco, Wheatheart, Westfield, Storm, Rem, Hi Roller, Union Iron, HSI, Tramco, PTM, Vis, and NuVision. AGI serves two segments, farm and commercial, and is headquartered in Winnipeg, with a presence in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Brazil, India, France, and Italy.
Stornoway Diamond
Post in 2020
Stornoway Diamond Corporation is a prominent Canadian company focused on the mining, acquisition, and exploration of diamond properties. Established in 1986 and headquartered in Longueuil, Quebec, Stornoway's primary asset is the fully-owned Renard Mine, which is currently under construction and is set to become Quebec's first diamond mine. In addition to the Renard project, the company holds a portfolio of exploration assets across Canada, including properties and joint ventures such as Adamantin, Qilalugaq, and Pikoo. Stornoway aims to enhance its business through the continued exploration and development of its diamond mining operations.
Fronsac Real Estate Investment Trust
Post in 2020
Fronsac Real Estate Investment Trust is a Canada-based real estate investment company that owns and rents commercial properties. It holds about 20 properties in Quebec and Ontario, leased to tenants such as fast‑food chains, oil and gas firms, and convenience store operators. The portfolio includes locations such as Les Coteaux, Rivieres‑du‑Loup, Saint‑Jean‑sur‑le‑Richelieu, Trois‑Rivières, Val‑David, Cap‑de‑la‑Madeleine, Louiseville, Levis, Cornwall, and several addresses on Leonard de Vinci and Bernard‑Pilon.
WeCook - Repas WeCook
Venture Round in 2020
Founded in 2013, WeCook Meals (formerly Nutrition Fit Plus) is a leader in home meal delivery, offering a wide range of tasty, balanced and personalized healthy meals made with fresh produce and meat, and healthy snacks. Subscribers can order from a diversified weekly menu. The Dorval-based company has over 450 employees serving Québec and Ontario.
Collaboration Québec, coopérative de solidarité en ingénierie et construction
Seed Round in 2020
Founded in 2019, as a continuation of Plan Unique inc., Collaboration Québec, Coop de Solidarité en Ingénierie et Construction provides professional services in maintenance and engineering, plan and specification design and review, construction project supervision and management, as a general contractor.
Specializing in sustainable development, the Sorel-Tracy-based business employs six full-time employees, and up to 15 part-time employees depending on project volume.
FjordAl Aluminium
Venture Round in 2020
FjordAl Aluminium Inc. is a manufacturer based in Saguenay, Canada, specializing in the production of high-quality aluminum redraw rods. Founded in 2017, the company serves various sectors, including mechanical, welding, and electrical applications, primarily within the metallurgical industry. FjordAl produces aluminum rods with high silicon or magnesium content, which are particularly sought after for sheathing commercial and industrial electrical cables. By mastering continuous casting and hot rolling processes, the company provides both standard and specialized products to meet the specific needs of its clients in the metallurgy sector. With a dedicated workforce of around 20 employees, FjordAl Aluminium is committed to delivering premium products that enhance the performance and reliability of aluminum applications.
Crombie Real Estate Investment Trust
Post in 2019
Crombie Real Estate Investment Trust is a prominent Canadian real‑estate investment trust that focuses on high‑quality, sustainable properties designed to enhance local communities. The trust owns and manages over 280 properties across Canada, including residential, commercial, and retail assets that serve as places for people to live, work, shop, and play. By prioritizing long‑term value and community impact, Crombie REIT contributes to the development of welcoming and convenient spaces nationwide.
Distillerie Mariana
Venture Round in 2019
Distillerie Mariana is a producer of spirits and craft beverages located in Louiseville, Quebec. The company specializes in a variety of products, including gins, rums, liqueurs, and a unique grain whiskey sourced from local ingredients. Distillerie Mariana is committed to environmental sustainability while reinventing classic international spirits, offering distinctive options such as dark chocolate flavored rum, cream liqueurs, and wildflower flavored gin. Through its innovative approach and dedication to quality, the distillery aims to create exceptional beverages that reflect both tradition and creativity.
Groupe Canva
Venture Round in 2019
Canva Group is a dynamic holding company in the identification and visual communications field with 9 complementary companies acquired over the last 15 years. Operating with 3 different autonomous business units under the names of Idenco Canada (Boucherville), Decalcomanie Artistic (Montreal) and Mirazed in (St-Hubert), the 200-employee company serves more than 4,000 customers with its complementary serigraphy and digital printing services. Their goal is to create the best customer experience.
Groupe SJM
Venture Round in 2019
Founded in 1978, SJM Group is a consortium of well-established Québec manufacturers specializing in such areas as the production of commercial equipment and heavy-duty storage systems (display shelving, industrial storage, etc.):
Étalex inc. — Food industry and retail chain specialist
Équipement Boni Inc. — Hardware store and drugstore specialist
Produits de Fil et Métal Forma Fil inc. — manufacturer of wire mesh decking and heavy-duty storage system accessories.
Moka Financial Technologies Inc. is a financial technology company based in Montreal, Canada, that operates an application designed to assist users in achieving their financial goals. Founded in 2015 and rebranded from Mylo in July 2020, Moka's app automatically rounds up everyday purchases and invests the spare change, allowing users to start investing without requiring significant financial knowledge or lifestyle changes. Since its launch in 2017, the app has gained popularity, with over 750,000 downloads and numerous positive reviews. Moka leverages artificial intelligence to provide personalized financial insights and recommendations, simplifying money management for its users. The company is also focused on developing additional features, such as expense reduction tools, debt repayment acceleration, financial coaching, and cashback rewards, to further empower individuals in their financial journeys.
Sollio Cooperative Group
Venture Round in 2019
Sollio Cooperative Group, headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, is a prominent agri-food federation that serves agricultural producers and consumers across Canada. With over 60,000 members organized into nearly 70 cooperatives, Sollio Cooperative Group employs more than 13,000 individuals and generates an annual revenue of $6.3 billion. The organization operates through three main divisions: Olymel S.E.C, which encompasses meat processing brands like Olymel, Flamingo, and Lafleur; the Agri-business division, which includes brands such as La Coop, Élite, Agrocentre, Agrico, and Agromart; and the BMR Group, featuring BMR, Unimat, and Potvin & Bouchard. Established in 1922, Sollio Cooperative Group plays a crucial role in providing agricultural services and support, enabling farmers to enhance their crop production and overall operational efficiency.
Ag Growth International
Post in 2019
Ag Growth International is a manufacturer of portable and stationary grain handling, storage, and conditioning equipment, serving Canada, the United States, and global markets. The company offers portable handling gear such as augers and belt conveyors, grain vacs, and related accessories, alongside permanent equipment including bucket elevators, conveyors, spouts, and related systems. It provides storage and conditioning solutions, including grain bins, dryers, aeration equipment, and related components, and manufactures buildings, towers, and related structures for storage facilities. The firm operates manufacturing facilities in multiple countries and distributes its products worldwide under brands such as Batco, Wheatheart, Westfield, Storm, Rem, Hi Roller, Union Iron, HSI, Tramco, PTM, Vis, and NuVision. AGI serves two segments, farm and commercial, and is headquartered in Winnipeg, with a presence in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Brazil, India, France, and Italy.
Sofdesk Inc. is a software company based in Montreal, Canada, specializing in sales acceleration solutions for the solar and roofing industries. Founded in 2013, Sofdesk develops intuitive web applications designed to help small to medium-sized companies enhance their infrastructure and streamline operations. Its primary products include SolarGraf, which assists solar installers in generating leads and proposals, and RoofGraf, which aids roofing companies in sourcing new business opportunities. By offering a comprehensive suite of tools for project management, automation, and advanced quoting, Sofdesk enables its clients to reduce operational costs and improve their overall efficiency in a competitive market.
My Intelligent Machines
Seed Round in 2019
Montreal-based My Intelligent Machines designs biology software that combines artificial intelligence and systems biology to support early-stage drug development and personalized therapies. The company offers a software-as-a-service platform enabling augmented intelligence-driven simulations, patient stratification, and the identification of therapeutic targets and biomarkers. By leveraging big data and AI, it helps life-science teams design precise therapies and streamline research, while also applying its platform to agriculture to optimize production systems. The goal is to accelerate efficient, targeted therapies and improve outcomes across biopharma and related fields.
Horisol, coopérative de travailleurs
Grant in 2019
A unique player in the lumber industry, Horisol is an adapted company specialised in wood planing, primarily for the production of fence boards according to their clients’ specifications. Founded on the cooperative business model in 1987 in St-Jean-Port-Joli, Horisol is proud to offer quality products and services while maintaining its social vocation and following sustainable development principles.
Pit Caribou
Venture Round in 2019
Pit Caribou is a microbrewery founded in 2007, located in L'Anse à Beaufils on the Gaspé Peninsula in Quebec. The brewery focuses on crafting quality beers by utilizing local resources from the Gaspé region. It offers a diverse selection of wheat and red beers in various flavors, catering to a wide range of customer preferences. In addition to its production facilities, Pit Caribou operates pubs in Percé and Montreal, where patrons can enjoy their offerings. The company also features a shop for customers to purchase bottled products and a patio that allows visitors to savor their beers by the sea. Currently, Pit Caribou employs 37 people.
Potloc Inc. is a Montreal-based company that operates an online consumer insights platform, which was founded in 2014. The platform specializes in providing businesses with market insights through various survey methodologies, including web panels, phone surveys, and geo-targeted surveys utilizing social networks. This innovative approach allows Potloc to gather authentic consumer feedback and data on purchasing habits, helping companies predict customer retention and acquisition. Trusted by numerous leading brands and organizations, Potloc's platform enables retailers and businesses to effectively connect with their target audiences globally. With offices in Toronto, Paris, and Geneva, Potloc has established itself as a key player in the market research industry, delivering high-quality data insights that meet the specific needs of its clients.
Troilus Gold is a Canadian development-stage resource company focused on the potential restart and mineral expansion of the former producing Troilus gold and copper mine in Quebec.
Fruit d'Or
Venture Round in 2019
Fruit d’Or Inc. is a leading Canadian producer and processor of organic cranberries and wild blueberries, established in 1999. The company operates four facilities, primarily located in Villeroy and Plessisville, and employs over 250 individuals. Fruit d’Or specializes in a diverse range of products, including fresh, dried, and frozen fruits, as well as fruit juices and concentrates. The company's offerings cater to various markets, including food, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, and retail. By focusing on organic and conventional ingredients, Fruit d’Or is committed to delivering high-quality products while promoting environmental and social responsibility.
Qohash is a data security company that offers a threat detection and data protection platform known as Qostodian. The platform provides discovery, integrity assurance, detection, and reporting to protect data assets and support governance. It enables insider risk monitoring with alerts on risky employee behavior, including potential data exfiltration, and includes entitlement reviews, export of access control lists, and endpoint monitoring to support compliance across regulated environments. The solution consolidates core data security capabilities to give information security and compliance teams visibility, control, and reporting over digital assets. Its customers span roles such as chief information officers, chief information security officers, system administrators, auditors, risk advisors, and security analysts. Founded in 2018 and based in Quebec City, Canada, Qohash focuses on helping organizations quantify risk, prevent data breaches, and maintain trust in data assets.
Entosystem
Venture Round in 2019
Entosystem is a Canadian company based in Sherbrooke, founded in 2016, that specializes in the production of entomological proteins and flour derived from insects. The company employs innovative insect farming technologies to convert food waste from grocery stores into high-value insect protein products aimed at the animal nutrition market. Entosystem's offerings include dried larvae and live larvae, which are designed to provide nutritional benefits for livestock, such as fish and poultry. By focusing on sustainable practices, Entosystem positions itself as a key player in the circular agriculture economy, contributing to the reduction of food waste while supporting a more sustainable agri-food sector. The company currently employs a small team to support its operations.
XCCommerce
Seed Round in 2019
Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, XCCommerce specializes in developing web-based software solutions tailored for the retail industry. The company's core offering is its Promotion Solution Suite, which enables retailers to create, manage, and track promotions across various channels, including e-commerce sites, kiosks, and point-of-sale devices. XCCommerce also provides support and implementation services, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
LeddarTech
Debt Financing in 2018
LeddarTech develops advanced detection and ranging systems using infrared LEDs and algorithms. It offers off-the-shelf smart sensor modules for various applications such as traffic management, autonomous vehicles, smart homes, and agriculture. The company provides interconnected sensor solutions for infrastructure, pollution monitoring, mobility, and traffic management in cities.
Optina Diagnostics
Seed Round in 2018
Optina Diagnostics is a diagnostics company focusing on retinal imaging and artificial intelligence to provide non-invasive tests that detect signs of neurodegenerative and ocular diseases. By analyzing retinal images, it identifies biomarkers associated with Alzheimer's disease, as well as eye conditions like age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy, enabling clinicians to assess brain health and disease risk early. The platform aims to support timely diagnosis and treatment decisions with a simple eye exam.
Kintavar Exploration
Post in 2018
Kintavar Exploration is a natural resources company focused on acquiring, exploring, and evaluating mineral properties in Canada, with a concentration in Quebec. Its portfolio centers on copper and gold opportunities, including the Mitchi copper project in the Grenville province and the Anik gold project and Riviere a l'aigle project in the Chapais-Chibougamau region of Quebec. The firm pursues early-stage exploration and property evaluation to identify underexplored assets with potential for resource growth, leveraging regional infrastructure to advance projects. It is based in Boucherville, Quebec.
Composites Vci
Venture Round in 2018
Composites Vci is a transportation environmental consulting company located in Saint-lin-laurentides.
Dymedso
Seed Round in 2018
Dymedso Inc. is a Montreal-based company, founded in 2002, that specializes in developing innovative medical devices aimed at improving respiratory health. The company focuses on providing airway clearance therapy and enhancing bronchial drainage for patients suffering from chronic respiratory conditions. Dymedso has created a unique acoustics technology for pulmonary physiotherapy, exemplified by its flagship product, the Frequencer®. This device employs low-frequency sound acoustics to facilitate non-invasive respiratory airway clearance without the need for percussion, thereby offering a gentler alternative for patients. With a dedicated team of ten employees, Dymedso is committed to advancing medical technologies that enhance the quality of life for individuals with respiratory ailments.
Les Industries Amisco ltée
Venture Round in 2018
Les Industries Amisco ltée is a family-owned business established in 1954, specializing in the design, manufacture, and marketing of modern home furniture. Operating from two plants in Québec, the company produces a variety of residential furniture, including beds, chairs, stools, tables, benches, and desks, all crafted from steel, wood, and upholstery. Amisco distinguishes itself in the market with its stylish designs that cater to consumer preferences, emphasizing durability and an extensive customization program for finishes and coatings. The company's products are available at over a thousand retail locations across Canada and the United States, ensuring a broad reach within the furniture market.
Le Groupe Restos Plaisirs
Debt Financing in 2018
Le Groupe Restos Plaisirs, established in 1987 by Jacques Gauthier and his partner France, is a prominent operator of 12 distinct restaurants in the Québec City region, including notable establishments such as Cochon Dingue, Lapin Sauté, Jaja, Paris Grill, Café du Monde, and Ciel. The company also specializes in catering and banquet services, offering a variety of options including lunch, buffets, dinner cocktails, and chef-at-home facilities. With a workforce of approximately 880 employees, which can increase to 950 during the summer season, Le Groupe Restos Plaisirs is dedicated to providing diverse dining experiences and exceptional service to its customers.
Camping Coop des Érables de Montmagny
Venture Round in 2018
Camping Coop des Érables de Montmagny, established in 1983, operates a campsite offering 270 rental sites, with approximately 60% occupied by seasonal workers. The facility provides a range of recreational activities, including a heated pool, health services, and an amusement park, alongside games such as roller skating, mini-golf, volleyball, and basketball. The campsite employs around fifteen staff members, ensuring a variety of services and experiences for its customers.
Motorleaf
Seed Round in 2018
Motorleaf is an agriculture technology company based in Sutton, Canada, specializing in artificial intelligence solutions for greenhouse production. Founded in 2015, the company provides a range of hardware and software tools designed to enhance the efficiency of growers. Its Motorleaf hardware serves as a plug-and-play solution that allows users to control, monitor, and automate various aspects of their operations. Complementing this hardware is the Motorleaf Operating System, which offers accessible data management through wireless-enabled devices such as desktops, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. By leveraging machine learning and data-driven algorithms, Motorleaf delivers insights that help farmers optimize plant health and improve yield while reducing operational costs. The company's technology significantly enhances harvest forecasting accuracy, achieving reductions in error rates by up to 70% and outperforming human estimates. With a focus on innovation in artificial intelligence, Motorleaf positions itself as a key player in the advancement of agricultural practices.
Troilus Gold is a Canadian development-stage resource company focused on the potential restart and mineral expansion of the former producing Troilus gold and copper mine in Quebec.
Potloc Inc. is a Montreal-based company that operates an online consumer insights platform, which was founded in 2014. The platform specializes in providing businesses with market insights through various survey methodologies, including web panels, phone surveys, and geo-targeted surveys utilizing social networks. This innovative approach allows Potloc to gather authentic consumer feedback and data on purchasing habits, helping companies predict customer retention and acquisition. Trusted by numerous leading brands and organizations, Potloc's platform enables retailers and businesses to effectively connect with their target audiences globally. With offices in Toronto, Paris, and Geneva, Potloc has established itself as a key player in the market research industry, delivering high-quality data insights that meet the specific needs of its clients.
N(i)² is a technology company specializing in the development and marketing of software solutions for the management of information technology (IT) infrastructure and service support. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, the company provides a comprehensive suite of IT infrastructure management applications that utilize a knowledge-based configuration management database (CMDB) platform. This platform allows organizations to identify, catalog, track, optimize, and manage their configuration items effectively. N(i)²'s offerings include an asset management application designed to oversee the IT asset lifecycle in accordance with established business rules, as well as a rack and connectivity application that optimizes data center operations by managing the positioning of cards within chassis and racks. The software aims to enhance service delivery for IT service providers, enabling them to streamline their infrastructure management and improve collaboration and innovation.
Keatext
Seed Round in 2018
Keatext is a Montreal-based technology company that provides an AI-powered text analytics platform to synthesize customer feedback from multiple channels including surveys, online reviews, chat logs, social media, and support tickets. Using natural language processing, the platform consolidates data into a single view to surface actionable insights, helping businesses understand what customers care about, identify improvement opportunities, and make data-driven decisions to enhance customer experience and related outcomes.
Savaria Corporation (savaria.com) is one of North America’s leaders in the accessibility industry. It provides accessibility solutions for the elderly and physically challenged to increase their mobility and independence. The diversity of its product line is one of the most comprehensive on the market. Savaria designs, manufactures, distributes and installs accessibility equipment, such as stairlifts for straight and curved stairs, vertical and inclined wheelchair lifts, as well as elevators for home and commercial use. In addition, it converts and adapts vehicles to be wheelchair accessible. It also operates a network of franchisees and corporate stores through which new and recycled accessibility equipment is sold and, in certain locations, vehicle conversions are performed. Savaria operates a plant located in Huizhou (China) which increases its competitive edge. Savaria records close to 60% of its revenue outside Canada, primarily in the United States. It operates a sales network of some 400 retailers and affiliates in North America and employs some 500 people.
Agrisoma Biosciences
Series C in 2018
Agrisoma Biosciences Inc. is an agricultural technology company based in Gatineau, Canada, that specializes in the development and commercialization of carinata, a non-food oilseed crop designed for the production of oil for biodiesel and advanced biofuels. Founded in 2001, Agrisoma provides carinata seed products that farmers can grow, either in their crop rotation or on fallow land, to produce renewable oil. The company employs a proprietary technology known as Engineered Trait Loci (ETL), which allows for the precise introduction and management of new genes within plants, enhancing their biosynthetic activity for biofuel production. This innovative approach enables the development of new biofuel crops tailored to meet the demands of the emerging bio-energy market. Agrisoma has made significant progress in applying its technology to major oilseed and biomass crops, positioning itself as a key player in the renewable fuels sector, primarily serving customers in North America.
Orla Mining is a mineral exploration company focused on acquiring, exploring, and developing mineral properties. Its primary asset is the Camino Rojo project in Zacatecas State, Mexico, which contains estimated mineral reserves of over 1 million ounces of gold and silver. The company also holds interests in projects in Panama and Nevada, USA.
Moka Financial Technologies Inc. is a financial technology company based in Montreal, Canada, that operates an application designed to assist users in achieving their financial goals. Founded in 2015 and rebranded from Mylo in July 2020, Moka's app automatically rounds up everyday purchases and invests the spare change, allowing users to start investing without requiring significant financial knowledge or lifestyle changes. Since its launch in 2017, the app has gained popularity, with over 750,000 downloads and numerous positive reviews. Moka leverages artificial intelligence to provide personalized financial insights and recommendations, simplifying money management for its users. The company is also focused on developing additional features, such as expense reduction tools, debt repayment acceleration, financial coaching, and cashback rewards, to further empower individuals in their financial journeys.
Nuutok Entreprise
Seed Round in 2018
Nuutok is a Quebec City-based company, established in 2015, that specializes in providing innovative IT solutions for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The company offers a user-friendly, fully automated IT infrastructure that integrates various services into a locally deployed platform, accessible remotely. Nuutok's offerings include automated data backups, network configurations, remote access, client virtualization, and software updates, all supported by integrated remote assistance. The company utilizes a private minicloud model, allowing customers to maintain full control over their data while enjoying the benefits of traditional data storage combined with the mobility of cloud computing. With a focus on secure and affordable data-sharing services, Nuutok empowers SMBs to manage their operations and data securely from anywhere. The company has experienced rapid growth and plans to expand its workforce significantly.
Mobilus Technologies
Venture Round in 2018
Mobilus Technologies, established in 2015 and based in Sherbrooke, specializes in delivery optimization and management solutions tailored for small and medium enterprises, particularly in the pharmacy, restaurant, grocery, and logistics sectors. The company offers a subscription-based software platform that enhances operational efficiency through features such as route optimization, proof of delivery, recurring order management, returns management, real-time driver tracking, and smart lockers. By providing these services, Mobilus Technologies aims to streamline delivery processes, reduce costs, and improve overall service quality for its clients.
Troilus Gold is a Canadian development-stage resource company focused on the potential restart and mineral expansion of the former producing Troilus gold and copper mine in Quebec.
Kube Innovation
Seed Round in 2017
Kube Innovation Inc., established in 2015 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, specializes in manufacturing high-precision dental measuring instruments. The company's flagship product is Innobyte, a device that quantifies patients' bite force, assisting dentists in determining appropriate treatments.