Somel Investments

Somel Investments is a private investment firm and family office established in 2015, located in Pointe-Claire, Canada. The firm focuses on supporting innovators and aims to facilitate disruptive advancements that contribute to a better future. Somel Investments specializes in venture capital, targeting companies within the software, communication and network, IT services, and technology, media, and telecommunications sectors. Through its strategic investments, the firm seeks to drive growth and foster innovation in these dynamic industries.

Christopher Hanck

Chief Investment Officer

7 past transactions

Deeplite

Seed Round in 2021
Deeplite is a Montreal-based company that specializes in optimization software for deep learning applications, focusing on the deployment of deep neural networks (DNN) on both cloud and edge devices. The company's flagship product, Neutrino, utilizes a proprietary AI engine to automatically streamline DNN models, making them smaller, faster, and more energy-efficient. This technology addresses common challenges associated with deep learning, such as the size and speed of models, which can hinder deployment on smaller hardware and impact battery life in devices. Deeplite's solutions are applicable across various sectors, including automotive, smartphones, smart cameras, and IoT devices, thereby enabling efficient AI integration in everyday technology. By leveraging advancements in tinyML and a unique design space exploration approach, Deeplite empowers clients to optimize their AI investments and enhance their deep learning capabilities.

NoviFlow

Venture Round in 2020
NoviFlow Inc. specializes in programmable, software-defined networking (SDN) solutions, focusing on high-performance OpenFlow switches and routers suited for network operators and hyper-scale data centers. Established in 2012 and based in Montréal, Canada, NoviFlow addresses the demands of SDN deployments by offering switches that support the latest OpenFlow protocols, capable of handling large user volumes with significant network throughput. Their technology enables data centers and network operators to combine advanced data plane processing with partner-provided OpenFlow controllers and applications, facilitating enhanced cybersecurity services. NoviFlow's offerings deliver up to 240 Gbps of throughput and support up to 1 million flow entries, optimizing both capital and operational expenditures for clients while ensuring high-quality service delivery.

Deeplite

Seed Round in 2020
Deeplite is a Montreal-based company that specializes in optimization software for deep learning applications, focusing on the deployment of deep neural networks (DNN) on both cloud and edge devices. The company's flagship product, Neutrino, utilizes a proprietary AI engine to automatically streamline DNN models, making them smaller, faster, and more energy-efficient. This technology addresses common challenges associated with deep learning, such as the size and speed of models, which can hinder deployment on smaller hardware and impact battery life in devices. Deeplite's solutions are applicable across various sectors, including automotive, smartphones, smart cameras, and IoT devices, thereby enabling efficient AI integration in everyday technology. By leveraging advancements in tinyML and a unique design space exploration approach, Deeplite empowers clients to optimize their AI investments and enhance their deep learning capabilities.

Kaloom

Series A in 2018
Kaloom Inc. is a Montreal-based company that specializes in large-scale networking solutions, analytics, and artificial intelligence. Founded in 2014, Kaloom develops an automated, programmable data center networking platform aimed at transforming the management and operation of networks for various sectors, including telecommunications, cloud services, gaming, and data center operations. The company's offerings include programmable spine and leaf switches, as well as storage and application servers. Its platform is designed to support simultaneous 4G and 5G applications, facilitating network slicing and reducing operational complexities and costs for clients managing distributed edge networks. With a team of experienced technology veterans, Kaloom is backed by notable investors and maintains research and development facilities in Montreal, along with a sales office in Silicon Valley.

Kaloom

Series A in 2017
Kaloom Inc. is a Montreal-based company that specializes in large-scale networking solutions, analytics, and artificial intelligence. Founded in 2014, Kaloom develops an automated, programmable data center networking platform aimed at transforming the management and operation of networks for various sectors, including telecommunications, cloud services, gaming, and data center operations. The company's offerings include programmable spine and leaf switches, as well as storage and application servers. Its platform is designed to support simultaneous 4G and 5G applications, facilitating network slicing and reducing operational complexities and costs for clients managing distributed edge networks. With a team of experienced technology veterans, Kaloom is backed by notable investors and maintains research and development facilities in Montreal, along with a sales office in Silicon Valley.

Boréas Technologies

Seed Round in 2017
Boréas Technologies Inc. is a manufacturer of high-voltage, low-power integrated circuits designed for various applications in consumer and industrial markets. Founded in 2016 and based in Bromont, Canada, the company specializes in semiconductor solutions that cater to devices such as computer mice, haptic trackpads, and micropumps. Leveraging a team of experienced professionals with an average of over 20 years in the industry, Boréas focuses on developing low-power piezo haptic driver integrated circuits. These circuits are adaptable for a wide range of device form factors, from small wearables and mobile devices to larger applications like car infotainment systems. By prioritizing energy efficiency and responsiveness, Boréas aims to enhance user experience while minimizing power consumption and latency.

NoviFlow

Venture Round in 2015
NoviFlow Inc. specializes in programmable, software-defined networking (SDN) solutions, focusing on high-performance OpenFlow switches and routers suited for network operators and hyper-scale data centers. Established in 2012 and based in Montréal, Canada, NoviFlow addresses the demands of SDN deployments by offering switches that support the latest OpenFlow protocols, capable of handling large user volumes with significant network throughput. Their technology enables data centers and network operators to combine advanced data plane processing with partner-provided OpenFlow controllers and applications, facilitating enhanced cybersecurity services. NoviFlow's offerings deliver up to 240 Gbps of throughput and support up to 1 million flow entries, optimizing both capital and operational expenditures for clients while ensuring high-quality service delivery.
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