EdgeStone Capital Partners is a private equity firm established in 1999 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with additional offices in Montréal and Calgary. The firm specializes in various investment vehicles, including private equity, venture capital, mezzanine debt, and energy funds, as well as fund-of-funds. EdgeStone primarily targets Canadian companies, particularly in the light manufacturing, business, consumer, and financial services sectors. It typically invests between Cdn $5 million and Cdn $60 million across different stages of company development, including seed/startup, early venture, and growth capital. EdgeStone seeks to establish majority ownership positions and aims for significant involvement in the governance of its portfolio companies. The firm pursues investments with an anticipated internal rate of return (IRR) ranging from 15 percent to 40 percent, with exit strategies that include sales to strategic buyers, public offerings, and financial restructurings, generally within a three to seven-year timeframe.
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.
Cirba
Series C in 2012
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.
Porter Airlines (Canada) Limited
Private Equity Round in 2012
Porter provides transportation, onboard service, and trip-enhancing facilities. Their service, which includes offering free wine, beer, and nibbles on every flight
Work.com
Series A in 2010
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
Series B in 2009
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
Series C in 2009
Varicent is a developer of sales performance management software that focuses on streamlining and automating variable-based sales incentive compensation. The company's comprehensive suite of solutions assists organizations in enhancing their revenue journey by improving territory and quota planning, ensuring efficient lead-to-revenue operations, and facilitating timely and accurate payments for sales personnel. Varicent empowers revenue leaders to navigate the complexities of sales performance by providing critical data, insights, and tools needed to identify sales trends, address challenges, and capitalize on opportunities. With its purpose-built solutions, Varicent aims to drive sustainable growth and enhance overall revenue performance for its clients.
BreconRidge
Venture Round in 2009
BreconRidge is a leading provider of design and manufacturing services for electronic products, specifically targeting the communications, industrial, and defense markets. The company specializes in various engineering disciplines, including test engineering, multi-chip module design, systems engineering, thermal modeling, and mechanical design. By offering a comprehensive operations model, BreconRidge addresses the needs of both established and emerging original equipment manufacturers through a range of services, such as design, process and test engineering, component sourcing, global procurement, supply chain management, manufacturing, and distribution. Additionally, BreconRidge supports its clients with after-sales services, including product repair, refurbishment, warranty tracking, and logistics management. This combination of capabilities positions BreconRidge as a collaborative partner in the electronics manufacturing sector.
Overlay.tv
Series B in 2008
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
Venture Round in 2008
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.
Cirba
Series B in 2008
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
Series A in 2008
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
Private Equity Round in 2007
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
Acquisition in 2007
Stephenson's Rental Services is a prominent provider of construction equipment rental services in Toronto and the surrounding regions. The company caters to commercial, industrial, residential, renovation, and restoration customers by offering a wide array of construction-related equipment and merchandise. This includes general tools, light and heavy construction equipment, heating equipment, and scaffolding.
Shoplogix
Series B in 2007
Shoplogix specializes in developing real-time performance management solutions for the manufacturing sector. The company offers an integrated hardware and software platform known as Plantnode Perform, which enables manufacturers to identify productivity opportunities by capturing and analyzing machine downtime in real time. Additionally, Shoplogix provides Plantnode Outperform, a solution designed to facilitate mistake-proof manufacturing operations, and Plantnode Enterprise, which collects real-time data across various lines, plants, and geographies. This latter solution allows for the standardization and comparison of efficiencies across different jobs, plants, and employees. By delivering enterprise manufacturing intelligence applications, Shoplogix helps companies gain visibility into their production performance, identify barriers, reduce operating costs, and enhance overall manufacturing profitability.
RapidMind
Series A in 2007
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
Venture Round in 2007
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
Acquisition in 2007
EZShield specializes in identity protection by providing comprehensive fraud protection solutions tailored for consumers and small businesses. Collaborating with various partners, the company aims to safeguard its customers from identity theft and related fraud risks. Through its services, EZShield addresses the growing need for secure identity management in an increasingly digital landscape.
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.
Cirba
Series A in 2006
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
Series A in 2005
Shoplogix specializes in developing real-time performance management solutions for the manufacturing sector. The company offers an integrated hardware and software platform known as Plantnode Perform, which enables manufacturers to identify productivity opportunities by capturing and analyzing machine downtime in real time. Additionally, Shoplogix provides Plantnode Outperform, a solution designed to facilitate mistake-proof manufacturing operations, and Plantnode Enterprise, which collects real-time data across various lines, plants, and geographies. This latter solution allows for the standardization and comparison of efficiencies across different jobs, plants, and employees. By delivering enterprise manufacturing intelligence applications, Shoplogix helps companies gain visibility into their production performance, identify barriers, reduce operating costs, and enhance overall manufacturing profitability.
Datawire Communication Networks
Series B in 2005
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
Venture Round in 2005
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
Acquisition in 2005
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
Series A in 2004
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
Series B in 2004
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
Series B in 2003
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
Acquisition in 2002
Richards Packaging is a Canada-based company engaged in the distribution of plastic and glass containers, along with associated closures, primarily serving industries such as cosmetics, healthcare, food, and beverage. The company offers over 5,000 types of packaging containers and components, sourced from more than 600 suppliers and supported by its three manufacturing facilities. With a customer base of approximately 13,300 companies, Richards Packaging not only provides a diverse range of packaging solutions but also offers design and development services, as well as logistics management. The company operates through around 20 sales offices and one agency location, with a significant portion of its revenue generated within Canada.
Expresiv Technologies
Series A in 2002
The Austin, Texas-based company said it will use the new financing to support its marketing, sales, product development activities as well as the expansion into new markets. Expresiv makes speech-recognition and transcription software for the health care industry. In addition to the funding announced last week, the company said that it appointed Tom Herring, former chief executive officer of NuMega Technologies, as its new chairman and CEO.
Eurospec Manufacturing
Private Equity Round in 1999
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.
Protus IP Solutions
Venture Round in 1999
Protus IP Solutions, Inc. is a provider of software-as-a-service communication tools designed for small to medium businesses and enterprise organizations. The company offers a range of services, including Internet fax, virtual PBX, email marketing, as well as fax and voice broadcast services. Its products are marketed under the brand names MyFax, my1voice, Campaigner, and CampaignerPro. Protus serves various sectors, including finance, insurance, real estate, healthcare, transportation, and government, aiming to make business communication affordable and effective. Founded in 1997 and based in Ottawa, Canada, Protus IP Solutions operates as a subsidiary of j2 Global Communications.
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