EdgeStone Partners is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Toronto, Canada, that specializes in a range of investment strategies, including direct investments, mezzanine debt, and fund-of-funds. Founded in 1999, the firm primarily targets Canadian companies in sectors such as light manufacturing, financial services, and technology. EdgeStone Partners manages several funds, including the EdgeStone Capital Equity Fund, EdgeStone Capital Venture Fund, and EdgeStone Capital Energy Fund, with investment sizes typically ranging from $5 million to $60 million, depending on the fund and sector. The firm seeks to acquire majority ownership in its portfolio companies and aims for an internal rate of return (IRR) of 20 to 40 percent. EdgeStone Partners prefers to exit its investments within three to seven years through various means, such as sales to strategic buyers, public offerings, or financial restructuring. The firm also emphasizes active board involvement across its investments to guide growth and performance.
Spectra7 Microsystems Inc. is an analog semiconductor company based in San Jose, California, with operations in Canada and China. The company focuses on providing high-performance solutions that enhance bandwidth, speed, and resolution for consumer electronics. Its product offerings include advanced technologies for virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), such as the VR7050, which supports lightweight interconnects for gesture recognition, and the AR-Connect, an integrated solution for AR vision systems. Additionally, Spectra7 develops high-bandwidth, low-latency products like DreamWeVR for VR headsets and AR glasses. The company also caters to data center needs with specialized interconnects and consumer interfaces like GaugeChanger and USB 3.1, suitable for ultra-thin laptops, tablets, and mobile devices. Through its innovations, Spectra7 Microsystems aims to facilitate disruptive designs in various connectivity markets.
Densify Inc. specializes in providing predictive analytics solutions that optimize hybrid cloud environments in real-time. The company offers a software platform designed for cloud and container cost management, enabling collaboration between FinOps and DevOps teams to automate the efficient allocation of resources. By analyzing detailed public cloud utilization and billing data, Densify helps enterprises minimize spending while ensuring that applications receive the necessary resources. Their services include a cloud optimization engine powered by a machine-learning analytics engine, as well as professional offerings such as planning workshops, infrastructure deployment, workload management support, and customer training. Founded in 1999 and based in Richmond Hill, Canada, Densify was previously known as Cirba Inc. before rebranding in June 2017.
Operator of a regional passenger carrier intended to facilitate transport via air in the city of Toronto. The airport engages in offering easy gate access and shorter check-in lines with the help of a team of skilled and knowledgeable professionals, thereby discerning short-haul passengers to receive hospitality and fast and comfortable service.
Rypple is a web-based social performance management platform that enhances employee performance through continuous coaching, real-time feedback, and meaningful recognition. It aims to foster a transparent, results-driven work culture by replacing the traditional performance review process with a collaborative approach. This platform allows users to understand their performance status and accountability in achieving goals. Rypple features an intuitive interface that resembles popular social media platforms, making it accessible and engaging for users. It is utilized by numerous high-performing organizations, including Facebook, Gilt Groupe, Kobo, Mozilla, and Rackspace, to improve collaboration and productivity within their teams.
Redmere Technology specializes in the development of active cable semiconductor solutions, focusing on enhancing the functionality of HDMI cables across various consumer markets, including multimedia, gaming, home theater, mobile devices, and digital cameras. The company offers EyeWire, a low-power signal conditioning chip technology embedded within the cables, enabling the creation of smart HDMI active cables. Additionally, Redmere provides VerifEye, a testing platform designed for the rapid assessment of active cable solutions that utilize the EyeWire technology. Founded in 2004, Redmere is headquartered in Balbriggan, Ireland.
Varicent Software Incorporated, founded in 2003 and based in Toronto, Canada, specializes in incentive compensation management (ICM) and sales performance management (SPM) solutions. The company offers a comprehensive suite of software designed to streamline and automate variable-based sales incentive compensation for finance, sales, human resources, and IT departments. Varicent provides tailored solutions for enterprises and mid-sized businesses that face distinct compensation challenges. Its Enterprise Edition supports organizations with over 250 payees by enhancing compensation processes, minimizing errors, ensuring compliance, and improving sales performance. The Business Edition is adaptable for companies with 50 to 250 payees, facilitating the administration of variable pay programs, automating commission calculations, and swiftly distributing personalized payout results to sales teams. Varicent's software also aids in effective territory and quota planning, lead-to-revenue operations, and timely payments, enabling clients to identify sales trends and optimize revenue through predictive insights.
BreconRidge is a world class provider of innovative design and manufacturing services for electronic products that drive voice, video and data applications within the communications, industrial and defense markets. BreconRidge provides design engineering services in the areas of test engineering, multi-chip module (MCM) design, systems engineering, thermal modeling, and mechanical design. This combination of design engineering and manufacturing distinguishes BreconRidge as a collaborative design and manufacturing (CDM) provider for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) operating in the Communications, Industrial and Aerospace & Defense sectors.
Overlay.tv is an interactive media company based in Ottawa, Canada, founded in 2007. It offers a video commerce platform that allows users, content owners, and e-commerce sites to enhance their video assets by overlaying contextual information, such as images, links, and comments, directly onto online videos. This technology enables the monetization and customization of video content, linking viewers to external websites and enriching their viewing experience.
Redmere Technology specializes in the development of active cable semiconductor solutions, focusing on enhancing the functionality of HDMI cables across various consumer markets, including multimedia, gaming, home theater, mobile devices, and digital cameras. The company offers EyeWire, a low-power signal conditioning chip technology embedded within the cables, enabling the creation of smart HDMI active cables. Additionally, Redmere provides VerifEye, a testing platform designed for the rapid assessment of active cable solutions that utilize the EyeWire technology. Founded in 2004, Redmere is headquartered in Balbriggan, Ireland.
Densify Inc. specializes in providing predictive analytics solutions that optimize hybrid cloud environments in real-time. The company offers a software platform designed for cloud and container cost management, enabling collaboration between FinOps and DevOps teams to automate the efficient allocation of resources. By analyzing detailed public cloud utilization and billing data, Densify helps enterprises minimize spending while ensuring that applications receive the necessary resources. Their services include a cloud optimization engine powered by a machine-learning analytics engine, as well as professional offerings such as planning workshops, infrastructure deployment, workload management support, and customer training. Founded in 1999 and based in Richmond Hill, Canada, Densify was previously known as Cirba Inc. before rebranding in June 2017.
Overlay.tv is an interactive media company based in Ottawa, Canada, founded in 2007. It offers a video commerce platform that allows users, content owners, and e-commerce sites to enhance their video assets by overlaying contextual information, such as images, links, and comments, directly onto online videos. This technology enables the monetization and customization of video content, linking viewers to external websites and enriching their viewing experience.
Aurigen Capital Limited is an insurance holding company that specializes in providing reinsurance services for life insurance policies primarily in North America. Established in 2006 and headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda, the company offers tailored risk and capital management solutions, including pricing, underwriting, administration, and claims management. With a capital facility exceeding $500 million, Aurigen focuses on delivering creative and customer-centric solutions through rigorous analytical methodologies. The company aims to enhance its competitive position in the market by maintaining an efficient capital structure, which benefits both its clients and shareholders. Recently, Aurigen has expanded its operations into the United States, marking a significant step towards its long-term goal of becoming a prominent player in the international life reinsurance sector.
Stephenson's Rental Services Inc. is a prominent equipment rental provider based in Toronto, catering to a diverse clientele that includes commercial, industrial, residential, renovation, and restoration sectors. The company offers a comprehensive selection of construction-related equipment and merchandise, encompassing general tools, light and heavy construction equipment, heating equipment, and scaffolding. By focusing on the needs of various construction projects, Stephenson's ensures that customers have access to the necessary tools and machinery to effectively complete their tasks.
Shoplogix Inc. is a company that specializes in real-time performance management solutions for the manufacturing sector. Founded in 2002 and based in Mississauga, Canada, it offers a range of integrated hardware and software platforms designed to enhance productivity. Its key products include Plantnode Perform, which captures and analyzes machine downtime to identify productivity opportunities, and Plantnode OutPerform, which facilitates mistake-proof manufacturing operations. Additionally, Plantnode Enterprise collects and standardizes real-time data across various production lines and locations, allowing for effective comparisons of efficiency metrics. By providing real-time visibility into machine and production performance, Shoplogix enables manufacturers to identify obstacles, reduce operating costs, and enhance profitability. The company has established strategic partnerships with Leading Edge Solutions and GTS Brasil to further its offerings.
RapidMind, Inc. is a software development company based in Waterloo, Canada, founded in 2004. It specializes in providing a platform that enables software vendors to optimize performance on multi-core and stream processors, including GPUs. The company's primary offering, the RapidMind Multi-core Development Platform, helps software organizations reduce risk and lower development costs by facilitating the creation of applications that effectively utilize multi-core processing capabilities. In 2006, the company changed its name from Serious Hack, Inc. In August 2009, RapidMind's team and technology were acquired by Intel Corporation, where they continued their work on related products and technology under the "Ct Technology" project.
Redmere Technology specializes in the development of active cable semiconductor solutions, focusing on enhancing the functionality of HDMI cables across various consumer markets, including multimedia, gaming, home theater, mobile devices, and digital cameras. The company offers EyeWire, a low-power signal conditioning chip technology embedded within the cables, enabling the creation of smart HDMI active cables. Additionally, Redmere provides VerifEye, a testing platform designed for the rapid assessment of active cable solutions that utilize the EyeWire technology. Founded in 2004, Redmere is headquartered in Balbriggan, Ireland.
EZShield works with partners to help protect the identities of their consumer and small business customers by offering a full range of fraud protection solutions.
New Food Classics
Acquisition in 2006
New Food Classics is one of the fastest growing and most innovative protein food companies in North America. They are an award winning custom designer and manufacturer of value-added meat, poultry, seafood and meatless products.
Densify Inc. specializes in providing predictive analytics solutions that optimize hybrid cloud environments in real-time. The company offers a software platform designed for cloud and container cost management, enabling collaboration between FinOps and DevOps teams to automate the efficient allocation of resources. By analyzing detailed public cloud utilization and billing data, Densify helps enterprises minimize spending while ensuring that applications receive the necessary resources. Their services include a cloud optimization engine powered by a machine-learning analytics engine, as well as professional offerings such as planning workshops, infrastructure deployment, workload management support, and customer training. Founded in 1999 and based in Richmond Hill, Canada, Densify was previously known as Cirba Inc. before rebranding in June 2017.
Shoplogix Inc. is a company that specializes in real-time performance management solutions for the manufacturing sector. Founded in 2002 and based in Mississauga, Canada, it offers a range of integrated hardware and software platforms designed to enhance productivity. Its key products include Plantnode Perform, which captures and analyzes machine downtime to identify productivity opportunities, and Plantnode OutPerform, which facilitates mistake-proof manufacturing operations. Additionally, Plantnode Enterprise collects and standardizes real-time data across various production lines and locations, allowing for effective comparisons of efficiency metrics. By providing real-time visibility into machine and production performance, Shoplogix enables manufacturers to identify obstacles, reduce operating costs, and enhance profitability. The company has established strategic partnerships with Leading Edge Solutions and GTS Brasil to further its offerings.
Datawire Communication Networks, Inc. specializes in developing Internet-based transaction delivery networks tailored for payment processors and merchant acquirers in North America and Europe. The company provides solutions such as Datawire VXN, a distributed transaction transport network that facilitates Internet money transfers and credit card processing services. Additionally, Datawire NAM offers an Internet protocol connectivity solution designed for Windows-based point of sale applications. By delivering high-speed, secure, and reliable transaction transport over the Internet, Datawire enables its clients to efficiently manage their payment processing needs.
Solace Systems, Inc. specializes in developing hardware and software message routers that facilitate the movement of real-time information across distributed applications, devices, and users over local and global networks. The company's offerings include message router appliances, virtual message router appliances, and the PubSub+ event management platform, which enables enterprises to create, document, and stream events securely and efficiently. Solace also provides support for various messaging protocols and a GUI tool, SolAdmin, for monitoring client statistics. Additionally, the company offers consulting and training services to assist organizations in deploying and integrating its products. Solace's technology serves a diverse range of industries, including energy, financial services, gaming, government, manufacturing, retail, telecommunications, and transportation, helping major enterprises modernize their operations and embrace event-driven architectures. Founded in 2001, Solace is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.
Specialty Commerce Corp. is a multi-channel direct marketing company that specializes in women's hair fashion products and medical hair loss solutions. The company sells a variety of products, including wigs, hairpieces, hair extensions, and apparel, through catalogs, websites, and retail stores in the United States and the United Kingdom. It also operates boutique salons and retailers, offering a range of hair aftercare products. Additionally, Specialty Commerce Corp. provides continuing educational courses for various healthcare professionals, enhancing their skills and knowledge in relevant fields. Founded in 1978 and based in West Bridgewater, Massachusetts, the company was previously known as Specialty Catalog Corp. before rebranding in 2012.
pVelocity Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in developing profitability and cost optimization software solutions aimed at enhancing operational and financial analysis for businesses. Founded in 2001, pVelocity offers tools such as Profit Analyzer and Cost Simulator, which allow organizations to assess the potential impacts of various changes, including pricing adjustments and production schedules. The software integrates seamlessly with existing enterprise resource planning and business intelligence systems, providing users with in-depth insights into customer, product, and asset performance. Its advanced simulation capabilities facilitate predictive analysis and cost simulation, making it a valuable resource for business managers and financial executives seeking to improve margins across various operational areas, including production, sales, and corporate leadership.
INEA Corporation is a privately held company based in Toronto, Ontario, founded in 1992. It specializes in providing performance management software solutions tailored for the financial services industry. The company's integrated platform offers a range of functionalities including enterprise planning, forecasting, modeling, profitability analytics, and management and regulatory reporting. INEA Corporation serves large and complex organizations with diverse lines of business and operational needs, ensuring they can effectively manage their performance. Additionally, the company offers enterprise rollout, technical support, and training services. INEA has sales operations in North America and the United Kingdom, catering to a global clientele.
Workbrain
Venture Round in 2003
Workbrain provides the most widely deployed web-based workforce management solution for large enterprises. The company is the only provider of Total Workforce Management that helps organizations plan, deploy, and manage their workforce to reduce costs, increase sales, and boost employee satisfaction. Clients such as British Airways, General Mills, Target Corporation, and Lifespan choose Workbrain's industry-focused workforce management solutions to integrate workforce planning, labor forecasting, workforce scheduling, time and attendance, and workforce analytics on a single platform.
Datawire Communication Networks, Inc. specializes in developing Internet-based transaction delivery networks tailored for payment processors and merchant acquirers in North America and Europe. The company provides solutions such as Datawire VXN, a distributed transaction transport network that facilitates Internet money transfers and credit card processing services. Additionally, Datawire NAM offers an Internet protocol connectivity solution designed for Windows-based point of sale applications. By delivering high-speed, secure, and reliable transaction transport over the Internet, Datawire enables its clients to efficiently manage their payment processing needs.
RSS Solutions
Venture Round in 2003
RSS Solutions develops, markets, and implements advanced planning, scheduling, and execution software for the complex manufacturing and testing markets. The company’s software provides its customers with the ability to quote, measure, and achieve accurate delivery dates while optimizing plant schedules and resource usage. Its clients include General Motors, First Data Corporation, Inco, Atomic Energy of Canada, The Timken Company, Stelco, and more. RSS Solutions was founded in 2000 and is based in Kitchener, Ontario.
Richards Packaging Income Fund (the Fund) is a Canada-based open-ended, limited purpose trust. The Fund invests in packaging distribution businesses throughout North America. The Fund's subsidiary, Richards Packaging Inc. and its subsidiaries (Richards Packaging), is principally engaged in the distribution of plastic and glass containers and associated closures. Richards Packaging distributes over 5,000 different types of packaging containers and related components sourced from over 600 suppliers and its approximately three manufacturing facilities. Richards Packaging's customer base consists of approximately 13,300 regional food, beverage, cosmetic, specialty chemical, pharmaceutical and other companies. In addition to providing its customers with a range of packaging solutions, Richards Packaging provides design and development services and logistics management through approximately 20 sales offices and one agency location.
Protus IP Solutions, Inc. provides software-as-a-service communication tools for small to medium businesses and enterprise organizations. The company offers Internet fax, virtual PBX, and email marketing services. Additionally, it provides fax and voice broadcast services. The company markets its products under MyFax, my1voice, Campaigner, and CampaignerPro brand names. It caters to finance, insurance, real estate, healthcare, and transportation, and government sectors. Protus IP Solutions, Inc. was founded in 1997 and is based in Ottawa, Canada. As of December 6, 2010, Protus IP Solutions, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of j2 Global Communications, Inc.
Eurospec Manufacturing, Inc. is a Canadian company that specializes in the design and production of prototype parts, dies, tools, metal stampings, and assemblies. Founded in 1985 and located in Newmarket, Ontario, the company serves a global client base in the automotive sector, including customers in North America, Europe, and Asia. Eurospec combines traditional craftsmanship with modern technology to meet diverse customer needs, offering services that encompass prototyping, new tool development, and stamping. With a workforce of approximately 170 employees, Eurospec operates from a 100,000 square foot facility and conducts business continuously to ensure efficient service delivery.
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