Extreme Venture Partners

Extreme Venture Partners is a Toronto-based venture capital firm established in 2007, focusing on pre-seed, start-up, and early-stage investments. The firm primarily targets technology companies within the Toronto-Waterloo corridor, emphasizing sectors such as internet services, mobile applications, cloud computing, and big data, including machine learning and analytics. Additionally, it invests in the Internet of Things, encompassing robotics, drones, wearable technology, and connected devices. Extreme Venture Partners aims to support businesses that are either pre-revenue or in the process of expansion, typically making equity investments ranging from CAD 0.25 million to CAD 1.5 million.

Ian Ainsworth

Managing Partner

Aniket Patel

Principal

Ray Sharma

Founding Partner

75 past transactions

Foxquilt

Series A in 2021
Foxquilt Inc. is an insurance technology company based in Toronto, Canada, that operates a platform designed to connect consumers with insurance carriers. Founded in 2016, Foxquilt focuses on empowering individuals and small businesses to join social groups with similar insurance needs, allowing them to save on upfront premiums and reduce deductibles while purchasing home, small business, and auto insurance online. The company's offerings cater to a diverse range of sectors, including contractors, retail, e-commerce, healthcare, and technology. By leveraging data and machine learning, Foxquilt's insurance-as-a-service platform simplifies the insurance process for small businesses and B2B networks, ultimately helping them achieve significant savings and rewards at renewal.

Foxquilt

Seed Round in 2020
Foxquilt Inc. is an insurance technology company based in Toronto, Canada, that operates a platform designed to connect consumers with insurance carriers. Founded in 2016, Foxquilt focuses on empowering individuals and small businesses to join social groups with similar insurance needs, allowing them to save on upfront premiums and reduce deductibles while purchasing home, small business, and auto insurance online. The company's offerings cater to a diverse range of sectors, including contractors, retail, e-commerce, healthcare, and technology. By leveraging data and machine learning, Foxquilt's insurance-as-a-service platform simplifies the insurance process for small businesses and B2B networks, ultimately helping them achieve significant savings and rewards at renewal.

ThinkData Works

Series A in 2020
ThinkData Works specializes in unlocking the value of data to drive business growth. The company addresses challenges posed by varied data sources, inconsistent formats, and evolving compliance requirements. Their unified cloud platform offers seamless connections to any data source, robust metadata management, and secure tools for delivering data both within and outside an organization. This platform is designed to handle complexities in data variety, reducing overhead and fostering innovation. ThinkData Works enables developers, civil society organizations, and businesses to leverage standardized public data from government sources, focusing on areas such as transportation, education, and healthcare.

Femtosense

Seed Round in 2020
Femtosense is a technology company focused on developing ultra-energy-efficient neural network models that facilitate large-scale neural network processing at the edge. By leveraging nonlinear dynamics and space-time sparsity inspired by biological neural networks, Femtosense's models optimize performance-per-joule for complex processing tasks. This innovation enables businesses to implement user interfaces that offer ultra-low latency, reduced power consumption, and enhanced user privacy.

RiverPay

Venture Round in 2020
RiverPay Inc. is a payment solution company based in Mississauga, Canada, that operates an integrated payments and marketing platform designed to connect Chinese consumers with a wide range of global merchants. As an authorized payment service provider for leading mobile payment options such as AliPay, WeChat Pay, and UnionPay, RiverPay enables Chinese consumers to pay in CNY while allowing merchants to receive payments in multiple currencies, including USD, CAD, EUR, and GBP. The company currently serves over 12,000 merchants across North America and Europe, partnering with notable clients like Saks Fifth Avenue, Hudson’s Bay, and Tiffany & Co. RiverPay supports both in-store and online transactions, facilitating real-time connections between Chinese consumers and merchants while offering competitive payment processing rates compared to traditional credit card options.

Damon Motors

Seed Round in 2019
Damon Motors Inc. is a technology company focused on revolutionizing motorcycle safety and urban mobility. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, with additional offices in San Rafael, California, the company develops advanced safety systems for motorcycles, including its 360º Advanced Warning System, which utilizes innovations in sensor fusion, robotics, and artificial intelligence to enhance rider awareness. Damon Motors is recognized for its groundbreaking electric powertrain, HyperDrive, and innovative features such as CoPilot and Shift, which appeal to a new generation of riders. By integrating cutting-edge technology into its designs, Damon is committed to setting new standards in motorcycle safety and sustainability, gaining rapid market acceptance both in the United States and internationally.

Envoi

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Envoi Technologies Inc. is a logistics company based in Waterloo, Canada, founded in 2017. It operates a mobile application and web-based technology platform that connects consumers and retail stores with independent contractor couriers, offering same-day delivery services. Envoi aims to replace traditional courier services by providing real-time product tracking, evening deliveries, and package insurance. The company serves as a national last-mile partner for enterprise retailers, delivering end-to-end visibility and ensuring that their omnichannel investments are effectively utilized. By facilitating returns and exchanges, Envoi enhances the last-mile experience for customers and meets the growing demand for prompt delivery solutions.

d1g1t

Series A in 2018
d1g1t Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in developing a digital wealth management platform aimed at professional advisers and their individual investors. The platform utilizes advanced analytics and risk management tools to deliver transparent portfolio management services. Key features include client management, business growth monitoring, historical performance analysis, future risk assessment, onboarding solutions, and portfolio tracking. By offering these comprehensive tools, d1g1t enhances the adviser-client relationship through personalized interaction and supports advisers in effectively managing their business growth and investment strategies.

Envoi

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Envoi Technologies Inc. is a logistics company based in Waterloo, Canada, founded in 2017. It operates a mobile application and web-based technology platform that connects consumers and retail stores with independent contractor couriers, offering same-day delivery services. Envoi aims to replace traditional courier services by providing real-time product tracking, evening deliveries, and package insurance. The company serves as a national last-mile partner for enterprise retailers, delivering end-to-end visibility and ensuring that their omnichannel investments are effectively utilized. By facilitating returns and exchanges, Envoi enhances the last-mile experience for customers and meets the growing demand for prompt delivery solutions.

Foxquilt

Seed Round in 2018
Foxquilt Inc. is an insurance technology company based in Toronto, Canada, that operates a platform designed to connect consumers with insurance carriers. Founded in 2016, Foxquilt focuses on empowering individuals and small businesses to join social groups with similar insurance needs, allowing them to save on upfront premiums and reduce deductibles while purchasing home, small business, and auto insurance online. The company's offerings cater to a diverse range of sectors, including contractors, retail, e-commerce, healthcare, and technology. By leveraging data and machine learning, Foxquilt's insurance-as-a-service platform simplifies the insurance process for small businesses and B2B networks, ultimately helping them achieve significant savings and rewards at renewal.

Chatter Research

Seed Round in 2018
Chatter Research Inc specializes in a real-time customer research and feedback application tailored for the retail and hospitality sectors. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with an additional office in Mountain View, California, the company enables customers to provide feedback through conversational surveys via text message as they exit stores or restaurants. By leveraging AI-driven conversations, Chatter aims to enhance customer experiences and drive sales for its clients. As of early 2020, Chatter Research operates as a subsidiary of Stingray Business.

Dentem

Seed Round in 2018
Dentem is a comprehensive dental practice management platform designed to enhance the efficiency and reliability of dental clinics. It offers a range of tools for daily workflow management, including online patient booking, electronic dental records, and staff management. In addition to standard clinic management services, Dentem employs machine learning technology to analyze X-rays and is developing a digital voice-enabled assistant to further streamline operations. By providing these innovative solutions, Dentem aims to support dental practices in improving patient care and achieving business growth, positioning itself as a significant player in the dental software market.

Port

Seed Round in 2018
Port is the fastest and easiest way to travel between cities and to events.

Dot Health

Seed Round in 2018
Dot Health Inc., founded in 2016 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, offers a personal health information platform that allows users to consolidate, track, and securely share their medical records. The platform empowers patients to access their health data online and via mobile devices, enabling them to understand health trends and share information with family members. Dot Health aims to facilitate active participation in personal health management by simplifying the process of collecting and organizing medical documents, allowing users to focus more on their well-being.

Nekso

Seed Round in 2017
Nekso, Inc. is a ride-hailing application that connects passengers with taxi drivers and companies, providing a range of services including ride hailing, payments, shared trips, delivery, navigation, and freight transportation. Launched in Latin America in 2016, the platform offers features such as NeksoPay, which facilitates secure and efficient payments for both drivers and passengers, and the Taxi Beacon system, which utilizes machine learning to identify profitable locations for drivers. Originally established in Toronto, Canada, Nekso has expanded its operations to several Latin American countries, including Venezuela, Ecuador, Panama, and the Dominican Republic, with plans for further expansion into Colombia, Peru, Chile, Costa Rica, and Argentina. The company's focus is on delivering a safe and convenient transportation solution while leveraging data intelligence to enhance user experience and operational efficiency.

Nekso

Venture Round in 2017
Nekso, Inc. is a ride-hailing application that connects passengers with taxi drivers and companies, providing a range of services including ride hailing, payments, shared trips, delivery, navigation, and freight transportation. Launched in Latin America in 2016, the platform offers features such as NeksoPay, which facilitates secure and efficient payments for both drivers and passengers, and the Taxi Beacon system, which utilizes machine learning to identify profitable locations for drivers. Originally established in Toronto, Canada, Nekso has expanded its operations to several Latin American countries, including Venezuela, Ecuador, Panama, and the Dominican Republic, with plans for further expansion into Colombia, Peru, Chile, Costa Rica, and Argentina. The company's focus is on delivering a safe and convenient transportation solution while leveraging data intelligence to enhance user experience and operational efficiency.

Damon Motors

Convertible Note in 2017
Damon Motors Inc. is a technology company focused on revolutionizing motorcycle safety and urban mobility. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, with additional offices in San Rafael, California, the company develops advanced safety systems for motorcycles, including its 360º Advanced Warning System, which utilizes innovations in sensor fusion, robotics, and artificial intelligence to enhance rider awareness. Damon Motors is recognized for its groundbreaking electric powertrain, HyperDrive, and innovative features such as CoPilot and Shift, which appeal to a new generation of riders. By integrating cutting-edge technology into its designs, Damon is committed to setting new standards in motorcycle safety and sustainability, gaining rapid market acceptance both in the United States and internationally.

ACTO

Seed Round in 2017
Acto is an omnichannel education and engagement platform tailored for life sciences companies. It leverages AI-powered mobile experiences to educate and engage field representatives, physicians, and patients, while providing senior commercial and clinical leaders with real-time insights. The platform facilitates effective communication of clinical evidence, enhances sales capabilities, and gathers valuable field intelligence. Additionally, Acto offers a voice-enabled search feature for approved content and messaging, ensuring brand message consistency through comprehensive training materials and coaching. This intelligent platform is designed to empower field representatives, ultimately improving their performance in the life sciences sector.

CalendarHero

Seed Round in 2017
CalendarHero is a company that specializes in developing a digital assistant application aimed at enhancing workplace productivity by minimizing distractions from operational tasks. Its automated virtual assistant streamlines various office functions, including meeting scheduling, workload management, and contact list organization. By setting reminders and storing essential background information, CalendarHero's platform enables enterprise managers to efficiently manage their time and resources, significantly improving overall productivity within organizations.

Fulfil.IO

Seed Round in 2017
Fulfil.IO Inc. is a provider of software-as-a-service (SaaS) enterprise resource planning solutions, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Mountain View, California. The company offers a comprehensive platform for omni-channel order fulfillment, inventory management, shipping, point-of-sale, e-commerce, drop shipping, purchasing, and accounting. It serves various industries, including retail, manufacturing, wholesale, subscription, and hardware. Fulfil.IO addresses the complexities that arise as businesses grow, helping them to maintain organization and efficiency. The platform centralizes critical functions—such as order tracking, warehouse organization, and timely shipping—into a single source of truth, thereby enhancing communication across departments. By streamlining these processes, Fulfil.IO empowers online retailers and wholesalers to focus on business growth and improving customer experiences while reducing the challenges associated with managing multiple tools and systems.

Noq

Seed Round in 2017
Noq is a group update app so you can spontaneously share your reality and feel more connected to your friends in a authentic way.

Evree

Seed Round in 2017
Evree Corp. is a financial technology company based in Toronto, Canada, founded in 2014. It develops a mobile application that offers digital financial advice and planning services. The platform analyzes users' income and spending habits, providing insights on how to save money and improve financial decision-making. By leveraging behavioral science, Evree aims to help individuals overcome financial challenges and achieve their financial goals through unbiased coaching and tailored support. The application is designed for anyone seeking to decrease expenses and enhance their savings.

Play The Future

Seed Round in 2017
Play The Future Inc. is a Montreal-based company that designs and develops a mobile gaming application focused on predictive competitions. Launched in 2016, the platform allows users to engage in social gaming by predicting outcomes related to popular topics such as sports, politics, celebrities, and weather. Players earn points, prestige, and prizes based on the accuracy of their predictions, fostering user engagement. The platform has partnered with various brands, including Via Rail and L’Oreal, and has gained recognition for combining elements of fantasy sports and trivia. Founded by a team with diverse backgrounds in entertainment and technology, Play The Future has attracted investment from notable firms, enhancing its ability to innovate within the gaming industry.

Hackworks

Seed Round in 2017
Hackworks specializes in event management services focused on planning, organizing, and executing hackathon events. The company aims to unite innovative individuals, including computer programmers, graphic designers, and project managers, to collaboratively tackle significant business, social, policy, scientific, and technical challenges. By utilizing techniques such as crowdsourcing, co-creation, and challenge-based learning, Hackworks helps clients enhance innovation management, cultivate organizational culture, and develop recruitment strategies. Their services also support community engagement and brand enhancement, allowing customer engagement teams to seamlessly host hackathons, challenges, sprints, or workshops using a customizable and modular platform.

Blanc Labs

Venture Round in 2016
Blanc Labs Inc. is a technology consulting firm based in Toronto, Canada, that specializes in developing custom digital solutions for various industries, including financial services, telecommunications, healthcare, and emerging technology. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on digital transformation through services such as cloud enablement, application development, and integration, as well as automation and product engineering. Blanc Labs addresses specific industry challenges by providing solutions for banking automation, business process improvement, and artificial intelligence integration. Their offerings aim to enhance operational efficiency, drive innovation, and support clients in maintaining a competitive edge in an evolving digital landscape.

CivicConnect

Series A in 2016
CivicConnect is a technology company focused on enhancing urban mobility and sustainability through its innovative suite of applications. Leveraging Augmented Reality (AR) and advanced mobile technologies, CivicConnect aims to improve the efficiency of cities while providing essential tools for citizens, visitors, and workers to navigate urban environments. The company offers a cloud-based platform tailored for the public sector, facilitating rapid deployment of applications and providing critical data and analytics for informed decision-making. With over 15 years of experience, CivicConnect has developed a deep understanding of the needs of government entities and is committed to addressing the challenges posed by increasing urban congestion. The platform supports a variety of sectors, including transportation, tourism, and resource management, and enables developers to create their own Smart City applications. As urban populations grow, CivicConnect's solutions are designed to foster sustainable and economically viable city environments.

Pitstop

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Pitstop, founded in 2015 and based in Kitchener, Canada, specializes in artificial intelligence software that monitors and analyzes vehicle data. The company offers a cloud-based Prognostic Maintenance Platform designed to help enterprises optimize their vehicle fleets by aggregating automotive data from connected vehicles, dealerships, fleet managers, and various stakeholders in the automotive supply chain, including insurance companies. Pitstop's platform utilizes advanced algorithms, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to provide real-time insights into vehicle performance, predict maintenance needs, and prioritize potential failures. By leveraging this wealth of information, Pitstop enables fleets to enhance operational efficiencies, reduce downtime, and lower maintenance costs.

Linkett

Seed Round in 2016
Linkett is a technology company specializing in hardware and software solutions for the out-of-home advertising industry. Founded in 2012 and based in Kitchener, Canada, with an additional office in Mountain View, California, Linkett offers a device that enhances existing televisions and digital signs with motion and mobile capabilities. This device enables digital signage networks to collect real-time data, providing performance analytics that include audience engagement metrics and conversion rates. The platform integrates online promotions with mobile users, improving the overall consumer experience. By delivering actionable insights through live audience data, Linkett helps enterprises optimize their advertising strategies and increase revenue through enhanced campaign performance analysis.

Revlo

Seed Round in 2016
Revlo Inc. operates a fan engagement platform specifically designed for broadcasters on Twitch, enabling them to enhance viewer interactions and monetize their audience. Founded in 2015 and based in Toronto, Canada, Revlo allows viewers to earn a custom virtual currency by watching streams, which can be redeemed for rewards such as merchandise, coaching sessions, and exclusive experiences. The platform gamifies the viewing experience by introducing leaderboards, mini-games, and betting features, encouraging competition among viewers. Broadcasters utilize Revlo's tools to engage their fans more effectively, creating a dynamic environment where viewers can participate actively while enjoying personalized interactions with their favorite streamers.

Swarmio Media

Seed Round in 2016
Swarmio is a technology company specializing in game monetization solutions and a cloud-based computing grid platform aimed at optimizing latency for real-time applications, particularly in the gaming sector. The company employs proprietary artificial intelligence-based technology to reduce lag and enhance the overall gaming experience for both players and developers. Swarmio's platform supports game server hosting, catering to video game developers and esports organizers by providing tools that facilitate smoother multiplayer online games and esports events. Headquartered in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada, Swarmio operates globally, focusing on delivering an advanced, lag-less gaming experience.

Statflo

Seed Round in 2016
Statflo Inc. is a technology company that specializes in a one-to-one business text messaging platform designed for customer-facing teams, primarily in the retail sector. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with an additional office in San Francisco, Statflo's platform utilizes data and analytics to enhance customer engagement and loyalty. By integrating with point-of-sale systems, it enables retailers to effectively communicate with past customers, helping to turn idle time into productive interactions. The platform offers features such as real-time dashboard reporting, monthly commissions data, NPS surveys via SMS, and secure data storage. Customers using Statflo have reported significant increases in sales, in-store appointments, and customer lifetime value within a short time frame.

DirectedAI

Seed Round in 2016
DirectedAI specializes in artificial intelligence technology aimed at enhancing the management of Salesforce CRM systems. Its innovative Conversational Logic Engine extracts data from users' email conversations and seamlessly integrates it into their CRM platforms. This capability allows businesses to efficiently incorporate valuable information from communications, streamlining operations and improving data management. By leveraging advanced AI technologies, DirectedAI provides a solution that simplifies the process of updating and maintaining customer relationship management systems.

STEM Village

Seed Round in 2016
STEM Village is an innovative online education solution that focuses on enhancing students' critical skills while providing career guidance. The program offers detailed reporting to parents and creatively incentivizes students to engage in their learning journey. STEM Village aims to facilitate real-world outcomes, including summer jobs, internships, university admissions, and scholarships, ultimately leading to rewarding careers in the evolving knowledge economy. Through its comprehensive tools and resources, the company supports supplemental education and equips youth with the necessary skills to thrive in future job markets.

Lokafy

Venture Round in 2016
Lokafy is a travel guide platform that connects travelers with local hosts to provide engaging and personalized city tours. By matching users with locals who share similar interests, Lokafy enables visitors to experience cities in an authentic manner, seeing them through the eyes of residents rather than just as tourists. The company's mission focuses on emphasizing the human aspect of travel, fostering meaningful interactions and cultural exchanges that enhance the overall travel experience.

Groupie

Seed Round in 2015
Groupie is an iOS and Web application that connects you with people who share your interests and hobbies. Organized around groups, it allows you to quickly join or create communities that share a message board, live map and member directory. The ability to easily meet new people is what makes Groupie unique. It's one thing to list Star Wars as an interest in your profile but another to quickly engage others all over the world who share that passion. Use Groupie's private messaging to continue the conversation outside of the individual groups or take a look at the Suggested Group rankings to see which groups Groupie recommends for you personally.

Webware.io

Seed Round in 2015
Webware.io is an online marketing agency that focuses on helping small businesses enhance their digital presence. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including the development of websites and e-commerce platforms, social media management, email marketing, blogging, search engine optimization, and reputation management. By providing these services, Webware.io enables small businesses to effectively navigate the digital landscape and establish a strong online identity.

Mavencare

Seed Round in 2015
Mavencare Inc. is a home care services provider based in Toronto, Canada, with additional locations in Calgary, Ottawa, and Edmonton. The company offers a comprehensive range of services designed to support seniors in aging at home, including companionship, housekeeping, meal preparation, personal care, specialized nursing care, and support for conditions such as Alzheimer’s, dementia, and Parkinson’s. Founded by individuals who faced challenges in securing quality home care for their own grandparents, Mavencare aims to address the needs of the nearly 90 percent of seniors who wish to remain in their homes as they age. The company leverages technology to enhance caregiver vetting, match clients with appropriate caregivers, and facilitate communication among families and care providers, ensuring that seniors feel connected and well-cared for. By utilizing data and machine learning, Mavencare seeks to identify potential risks and improve the overall quality of home care.

Flixel Photos

Seed Round in 2015
Flixel Photos Inc. specializes in developing tools for visual storytelling, focusing on the creation of cinemagraphs—dynamic images that feature subtle, looping motion within a still frame. Founded in 2011 and based in Toronto, Canada, the company offers several products, including Cinemagraph Pro, a software platform available for Mac and iOS that allows users to create and share cinemagraphs. Additionally, Flixel provides Persecond for Mac, which enables the production of timelapse videos. Through Flixel Cloud, the company offers a subscription service that grants users access to its software tools, along with hosting and sharing services for high-definition cinemagraphs across web and social media platforms. Flixel serves a diverse clientele, including photographers, videographers, and digital marketers, seeking to enhance their visual content through innovative techniques.

Statflo

Seed Round in 2015
Statflo Inc. is a technology company that specializes in a one-to-one business text messaging platform designed for customer-facing teams, primarily in the retail sector. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with an additional office in San Francisco, Statflo's platform utilizes data and analytics to enhance customer engagement and loyalty. By integrating with point-of-sale systems, it enables retailers to effectively communicate with past customers, helping to turn idle time into productive interactions. The platform offers features such as real-time dashboard reporting, monthly commissions data, NPS surveys via SMS, and secure data storage. Customers using Statflo have reported significant increases in sales, in-store appointments, and customer lifetime value within a short time frame.

Gopher Leads

Angel Round in 2015
Gopher, the platform that gets your front-line online. Revolutionize the way you generate new business leads by enabling employees and associates who are on the ground.

Qualia

Series A in 2015
Qualia empowers organizations to deliver seamless consumer experiences across all devices, from intent to conversion. The Qualia Data Intelligence Platform combines its IQ Decision Engine™ with cross-device technology to create a closed-loop, device agnostic, audience insights solution. Trusted by leading brands, agencies and marketing technology providers, Qualia’s cloud-based platform continuously identifies in-market consumers on all of their devices and digital touchpoints, enabling real-time, omni-channel targeting, reach, measurement and attribution. Qualia is led by Kathy Leake, CEO (also co-founder of Dstillery) who is committed to defining the next generation of consumer targeting through data integrity and quality. The company is headquartered in NYC and has offices in Chicago, Irvine, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Atlanta. For additional information, visit www.qualia-media.com

SensorSuite

Seed Round in 2015
SensorSuite Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in real-time building intelligence through the use of wireless sensors for property managers across various sectors, including multi-residential, commercial, and industrial markets. The company provides a range of mobile applications, such as BoilerLink for boiler monitoring and control, FridgeLink for fridge monitoring and predictive maintenance, and a hotel solution for managing hotel room conditions. SensorSuite's platform enables users to capture, process, and analyze data from multiple devices, offering insights that enhance operational performance and efficiency. By delivering real-time analytics through web and smartphone interfaces, SensorSuite empowers property managers to make informed decisions and optimize the management of their assets.

Beam Messenger

Seed Round in 2015
See your friends type and respond in real time! The closest you will get to having a verbal conversation, no matter how close or how far you are. Everything happens fast and responsive - speaking, listening, interrupting, and taking back the last thing you said (said what ... ?). Share pictures and personal stories on the first mobile platform of its kind.

National ProStaff

Non Equity Assistance in 2015
National ProStaff Inc., based in Oshawa, Canada, operates a social commerce platform tailored for anglers and hunters. This platform serves as a social network and marketplace, connecting consumers with brand experts in the fishing industry. Users can explore various fishing products, share their experiences, and learn effective techniques for different fishing locations. By facilitating connections between enthusiasts and brands, National ProStaff enhances the fishing experience and promotes product discovery through engaging content available for purchase on its platform.

AirStream App

Angel Round in 2015
AirStream is a multimedia application that allows users to access and stream files from their computers and various cloud services such as Dropbox and Google Drive on their mobile devices. Launched in 2012, the app facilitates seamless media playback by enabling users to synchronize files between their PCs and mobile devices over a WiFi network. Available on both Android and iOS platforms, AirStream enhances user experience by providing a dedicated PC-Suite, which enables efficient file management and accessibility. This application serves as a convenient solution for individuals seeking to manage and stream their media content from multiple sources in a unified manner.

Wagepoint

Seed Round in 2014
Wagepoint Inc. is a company that specializes in developing payroll software solutions tailored for small businesses in North America. Founded in 2012 and based in Calgary, Canada, Wagepoint offers a user-friendly online platform that simplifies payroll management. Their services include time and attendance tracking, direct deposit, payroll calculations, state and local tax compliance, and the generation of wage detail reports and online pay stubs. Additionally, Wagepoint provides functionalities for managing employee time off and payments to contractors. The company's mission is to support small and medium-sized businesses by streamlining payroll processes, ensuring timely employee payments, and maintaining compliance with government regulations.

Monogram Creative Console

Seed Round in 2014
Monogram Creative Console specializes in manufacturing a modular hardware interface that allows users to create custom controllers for various software applications. This innovative product consists of magnetically connecting tactile components, including sliders, dials, and buttons, which facilitate precise and intuitive editing for photographers, videographers, and other creative professionals. Users can design a personalized control setup, known as a Palette, to enhance their workflow in popular programs such as Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and Audition. The system is available for purchase through the company's website and select retail partners, shipping to over 46 countries. Founded by Ashish Bidadi and Calvin Chu, Monogram Creative Console has received recognition for its user experience design, winning a Gold award at the User Experience Design Awards in 2015.

Wysdom.AI

Seed Round in 2014
Wysdom.AI is a cognitive care solutions provider based in Richmond Hill, Canada, with additional offices in Atlanta, Kansas City, and London. Founded in 2012, the company specializes in Virtual Agent Operations, assisting clients in launching and managing virtual agents effectively. Recognizing that many virtual agents face challenges in implementation and operation, Wysdom.AI offers a dedicated team along with the necessary tools and data to optimize the performance of chatbots. This enables organizations to better handle high volumes of customer service inquiries, sales support, and employee assistance, thereby improving overall operational efficiency.

ThinkData Works

Seed Round in 2014
ThinkData Works specializes in unlocking the value of data to drive business growth. The company addresses challenges posed by varied data sources, inconsistent formats, and evolving compliance requirements. Their unified cloud platform offers seamless connections to any data source, robust metadata management, and secure tools for delivering data both within and outside an organization. This platform is designed to handle complexities in data variety, reducing overhead and fostering innovation. ThinkData Works enables developers, civil society organizations, and businesses to leverage standardized public data from government sources, focusing on areas such as transportation, education, and healthcare.

Qualia

Venture Round in 2014
Qualia empowers organizations to deliver seamless consumer experiences across all devices, from intent to conversion. The Qualia Data Intelligence Platform combines its IQ Decision Engine™ with cross-device technology to create a closed-loop, device agnostic, audience insights solution. Trusted by leading brands, agencies and marketing technology providers, Qualia’s cloud-based platform continuously identifies in-market consumers on all of their devices and digital touchpoints, enabling real-time, omni-channel targeting, reach, measurement and attribution. Qualia is led by Kathy Leake, CEO (also co-founder of Dstillery) who is committed to defining the next generation of consumer targeting through data integrity and quality. The company is headquartered in NYC and has offices in Chicago, Irvine, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Atlanta. For additional information, visit www.qualia-media.com

Qualia

Series C in 2014
Qualia empowers organizations to deliver seamless consumer experiences across all devices, from intent to conversion. The Qualia Data Intelligence Platform combines its IQ Decision Engine™ with cross-device technology to create a closed-loop, device agnostic, audience insights solution. Trusted by leading brands, agencies and marketing technology providers, Qualia’s cloud-based platform continuously identifies in-market consumers on all of their devices and digital touchpoints, enabling real-time, omni-channel targeting, reach, measurement and attribution. Qualia is led by Kathy Leake, CEO (also co-founder of Dstillery) who is committed to defining the next generation of consumer targeting through data integrity and quality. The company is headquartered in NYC and has offices in Chicago, Irvine, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Atlanta. For additional information, visit www.qualia-media.com

Well.ca

Venture Round in 2013
Well.ca Inc. is an online retailer specializing in health and wellness products, offering a wide range of items including baby and kids' products, beauty and skincare, personal care, diet and fitness, medicine, vitamins, and pet supplies. Established in 2008 and based in Guelph, Canada, the company serves customers throughout Canada and the continental United States. Well.ca aims to provide a straightforward and convenient shopping experience, featuring quick shipping and competitive pricing. As of December 2017, it operates as a subsidiary of McKesson Canada Corporation.

Spently

Seed Round in 2013
Spently makes it easy for merchants to create and deliver e-receipts and other transactional messages that increase customer engagement and drive sales. Spently also provides capability for full customer lifecycle messaging via outbound campaigns. Spently’s software helps merchants plan, create, and deliver content to individual customers via e-Receipts and other email notifications. Email notifications can be customized to deliver promotional messages, logos, disclaimers, and geographic-based information, all while providing new insights to merchants.

Vouchr

Seed Round in 2012
Vouchr Ltd. is a Toronto-based company that operates as a social gifting community, enabling users to create personalized gift certificates through its Vouchr app. Launched in 2012, the app allows users to design vouchers for friends on Facebook by selecting specific details such as the gift type, location, recipient, and adding images and descriptions. Vouchr focuses on enhancing consumer payment experiences by integrating features like photos, videos, and social interactions into its platform. This innovative approach transforms traditional peer-to-peer transactions, remittances, and gift card experiences, providing a secure and interoperable payment tool. As a result, Vouchr not only facilitates personal gifting but also empowers brands and payment companies to engage their audiences effectively in a digital landscape.

Chango

Venture Round in 2012
Chango is a programmatic advertising company that specializes in helping marketers create timely and relevant advertising campaigns using exclusive intent data and advanced technology. Its innovative live-profile technology enables clients to access intent data rapidly, facilitating efficient brand awareness, customer acquisition, and retargeting of website visitors. Chango collaborates with over 60 Fortune 500 companies, including notable names such as eBay, Clorox, and Toyota. In addition to its core services, Chango provides a comprehensive suite of marketing solutions for online retailers, including display advertising, search retargeting, and programmatic site retargeting. The company is also an approved partner on Facebook's advertising platform, allowing it to utilize social data for targeted marketing efforts. Recently, Chango was acquired by Rubicon Project, which enhances its capabilities by integrating intent marketing with a premium advertising marketplace.

Granify

Venture Round in 2012
Granify Inc. is an Edmonton-based company that offers a Software-as-a-Service solution designed to assist online retailers in maximizing sales through advanced big data and machine learning techniques. The Granify platform analyzes various aspects of a shopper's online behavior, including their journey and movements, to identify potential objections that may prevent a purchase. When such objections are detected, Granify automatically presents targeted messages or stimuli to address shopper concerns and encourage a sale. This solution is compatible with a range of e-commerce platforms, including custom-built sites. Founded in 2011, Granify continues to innovate at the intersection of artificial intelligence and e-commerce, helping retailers improve their conversion rates and overall revenue.

ShopLocket

Seed Round in 2012
ShopLocket is an electronic commerce platform based in Toronto, Canada, that caters specifically to hardware entrepreneurs. The company offers specialized ecommerce solutions that enable users to manage everything from pre-orders to complete shopping cart functionalities. This allows hardware creators to establish single-item storefronts that can be seamlessly integrated into any website. As a PCH solutions company, ShopLocket supports hardware businesses throughout their development journey, providing assistance in various stages such as ideation, manufacturing, ecommerce, and fulfillment. This comprehensive approach positions ShopLocket as a valuable partner for innovators looking to bring their products to market.

Engagio

Seed Round in 2012
Engagio Inc. is a company that specializes in account-based marketing and sales development solutions. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, Engagio offers a suite of products designed to enhance engagement with high-value accounts. Key offerings include PlayMaker, a software-as-a-service product that facilitates orchestrated human connections across various communication channels and departments, and Scout, an account-based marketing extension that supports customer-facing teams. Additionally, Engagio Orchestrate allows revenue teams to design and automate impactful marketing strategies across multiple channels, including advertising, sales engagement, and CRM systems. By providing comprehensive analytics and insights, Engagio equips B2B companies to effectively engage target accounts and strengthen customer relationships, ultimately driving sales and marketing success. As of mid-2020, Engagio operates as a subsidiary of Demandbase, Inc.

Influitive

Seed Round in 2012
Influitive Corporation specializes in advocate marketing software solutions for business-to-business (B2B) software and technology firms globally. Its flagship product, AdvocateHub, facilitates the creation of advocate communities where customers, partners, and employees engage in activities such as referrals, reference calls, and product reviews. This platform enhances marketing and sales efforts by harnessing customer enthusiasm and integrating with Salesforce to track participants' activities. In addition to its software, Influitive offers consulting services that provide coaching and training for organizations looking to implement or enhance their advocate marketing strategies. The AdvocateHub software can be accessed via a web portal, integrated into client websites, or used on mobile through the Maven app. Founded in 2010 and based in Toronto, Canada, with additional offices in Menlo Park, California, and Boston, Massachusetts, Influitive aims to help companies build trust and commitment across various communication channels.

Guardly

Debt Financing in 2011
Guardly is a Toronto-based provider of mobile safety solutions aimed at enhancing the preparedness and response of security teams to various threats. The company offers mobile safety applications compatible with multiple platforms, including Android and iPhone, which function as personal emergency phones. These applications facilitate instant two-way communication with private security and authorities, improving situational awareness through real-time indoor positioning, GPS data, caller identity, and incident details. Guardly Command™ is a key component of its offerings, allowing security operators to monitor and manage real-time data effectively, thereby enhancing decision-making and reducing emergency response times by up to 44 percent. Additionally, Guardly's cloud-based platform prioritizes the protection of clients' personal data while streamlining emergency communication.

Locationary

Venture Round in 2011
Locationary operates a platform called Saturn, designed to manage and facilitate the exchange of local business data. This platform addresses the challenges of data fragmentation and accuracy by allowing companies to easily convert and integrate various data sources into a custom format. Saturn provides an innovative API that enables users to push information in their preferred format, ensuring that subscribers receive real-time updates tailored to their specific needs. This approach simplifies the process for businesses that rely on local data for mobile and web applications, profile publishing, and navigation services, ultimately enhancing the quality and accessibility of local business profiles.

Qualia

Venture Round in 2011
Qualia empowers organizations to deliver seamless consumer experiences across all devices, from intent to conversion. The Qualia Data Intelligence Platform combines its IQ Decision Engine™ with cross-device technology to create a closed-loop, device agnostic, audience insights solution. Trusted by leading brands, agencies and marketing technology providers, Qualia’s cloud-based platform continuously identifies in-market consumers on all of their devices and digital touchpoints, enabling real-time, omni-channel targeting, reach, measurement and attribution. Qualia is led by Kathy Leake, CEO (also co-founder of Dstillery) who is committed to defining the next generation of consumer targeting through data integrity and quality. The company is headquartered in NYC and has offices in Chicago, Irvine, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Atlanta. For additional information, visit www.qualia-media.com

Fixmo Carrier Services

Series B in 2011
Fixmo Carrier Services is a provider of end-to-end mobile device management software, specializing in solutions for enterprises, resellers, and device manufacturers. The company offers a software-as-a-service model that enables clients to manage deployed wireless devices across various platforms and carriers. Among its products is Perlego Backup, designed specifically for BlackBerry smartphones, which allows users to back up important data such as contacts, music, pictures, and videos. Additionally, Perlego Plus caters to corporate clients, providing functionalities to view and export backup data to social media, restore information to any supported smartphone, and securely wipe data from devices that are lost or stolen.

Fixmo

Series B in 2011
Fixmo Inc., founded in 2009 and headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, is a mobile risk management company specializing in solutions that help organizations address the risks associated with mobile device deployments. Fixmo's flagship product, Sentinel, enables enterprises and government agencies to maintain the integrity, compliance, and auditability of devices used by their mobile workforce. The company has advanced its technologies through a technology transfer agreement with the U.S. National Security Agency, enhancing its capabilities in managing mobile device risks. Additionally, Fixmo provides infrastructure management software designed to ensure device assurance, policy compliance, and auditing for enterprise mobile devices, supporting organizations in navigating the complexities of mobile risk management.

Visibli

Seed Round in 2011
Visibli Inc. operates a social marketing and analytics platform designed to enhance social media engagement for businesses. The platform offers real-time analytics for links shared across social networks and the web, allowing publishers to optimize their content effectively. Key features include the Engagement Bar, which helps users reach new audiences and provides content, promotions, and e-commerce opportunities. Additionally, the platform enables marketers to analyze shared content to gauge follower engagement and to segment and target audiences based on their interests. Founded in 2005 and based in Toronto, Canada, Visibli was previously known as Assetize Inc. before rebranding in August 2010.

SharedBy.co

Seed Round in 2011
SharedBy.co, previously known as Visibli, is a web-based technology company that assists businesses and content creators in enhancing their digital presence and promoting their offerings through shared links. The company provides an Engagement Bar, a tool designed to help clients reach broader audiences while delivering relevant content, promotions, and e-commerce opportunities to consumers. This platform also offers detailed, real-time analytics for links shared across social networks and the web, enabling publishers to optimize their content for increased engagement. By focusing on improving customer interaction and driving growth, SharedBy.co serves as a valuable resource for companies looking to expand their market reach.

Chango

Series B in 2011
Chango is a programmatic advertising company that specializes in helping marketers create timely and relevant advertising campaigns using exclusive intent data and advanced technology. Its innovative live-profile technology enables clients to access intent data rapidly, facilitating efficient brand awareness, customer acquisition, and retargeting of website visitors. Chango collaborates with over 60 Fortune 500 companies, including notable names such as eBay, Clorox, and Toyota. In addition to its core services, Chango provides a comprehensive suite of marketing solutions for online retailers, including display advertising, search retargeting, and programmatic site retargeting. The company is also an approved partner on Facebook's advertising platform, allowing it to utilize social data for targeted marketing efforts. Recently, Chango was acquired by Rubicon Project, which enhances its capabilities by integrating intent marketing with a premium advertising marketplace.

Uken Games

Seed Round in 2011
Uken Games is a developer of mobile and web-based games that focuses on creating engaging and interactive gaming experiences. Known for popular trivia games such as Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? and Jeopardy! World Tour, Uken attracts millions of players worldwide each month. The company employs a data-driven approach to game design, blending creativity with user feedback to enhance gameplay. Uken develops games across various genres, including strategy and story-based formats, ensuring a diverse offering for gamers. The company's culture emphasizes collaboration and innovation, allowing for rapid updates and improvements to its games and technologies. Uken Games is committed to delivering high-quality entertainment while continually pushing the boundaries of technical capabilities.

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.

Chango

Series A in 2010
Chango is a programmatic advertising company that specializes in helping marketers create timely and relevant advertising campaigns using exclusive intent data and advanced technology. Its innovative live-profile technology enables clients to access intent data rapidly, facilitating efficient brand awareness, customer acquisition, and retargeting of website visitors. Chango collaborates with over 60 Fortune 500 companies, including notable names such as eBay, Clorox, and Toyota. In addition to its core services, Chango provides a comprehensive suite of marketing solutions for online retailers, including display advertising, search retargeting, and programmatic site retargeting. The company is also an approved partner on Facebook's advertising platform, allowing it to utilize social data for targeted marketing efforts. Recently, Chango was acquired by Rubicon Project, which enhances its capabilities by integrating intent marketing with a premium advertising marketplace.

Upsight

Angel Round in 2010
Upsight is a leading mobile analytics and marketing platform that processes over 500 billion data points each month, serving thousands of applications globally. The company offers a robust, flexible, and scalable data platform that supports large-scale data ingestion, collection, processing, and storage, catering to the needs of enterprises. Its data-driven marketing tools allow businesses to analyze user behaviors and execute targeted engagement, retention, re-engagement, and monetization campaigns. Accessible through flexible APIs, these tools integrate seamlessly with both third-party solutions and Upsight's own offerings. Upsight is trusted by a diverse range of mobile-focused companies, including prominent brands such as Warner Brothers, Viacom, and Turner, along with major game publishers like Electronic Arts, Activision, Glu Mobile, and BigFish. The platform empowers marketers to build meaningful relationships with customers by providing comprehensive data visualization and analysis tools that enhance campaign effectiveness and maximize customer lifetime value.

Qualia

Series A in 2008
Qualia empowers organizations to deliver seamless consumer experiences across all devices, from intent to conversion. The Qualia Data Intelligence Platform combines its IQ Decision Engine™ with cross-device technology to create a closed-loop, device agnostic, audience insights solution. Trusted by leading brands, agencies and marketing technology providers, Qualia’s cloud-based platform continuously identifies in-market consumers on all of their devices and digital touchpoints, enabling real-time, omni-channel targeting, reach, measurement and attribution. Qualia is led by Kathy Leake, CEO (also co-founder of Dstillery) who is committed to defining the next generation of consumer targeting through data integrity and quality. The company is headquartered in NYC and has offices in Chicago, Irvine, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Atlanta. For additional information, visit www.qualia-media.com

BumpTop

Seed Round in 2008
BumpTop is a developer of innovative 3D desktop software that offers users a customizable interface in a three-dimensional environment. This unique platform enables individuals to personalize their screens, incorporating physics-based animations that enhance interaction. Users can manipulate documents by pushing, pulling, and stacking them, creating a more intuitive and engaging way to manage digital files.

J2Play

Seed Round in 2007
J2Play is a company that specializes in providing a viral distribution framework for casual games across web, mobile, and PC platforms. Founded in 2006 and based in Kitchener, Canada, J2Play enables game developers to self-publish their games on various social sites and integrate them into the broader social games ecosystem. The company also offers referral revenue models, facilitating monetization for game creators. As of mid-2009, J2Play operates as a subsidiary of Electronic Arts Inc.

CivicConnect

Venture Round in 2002
CivicConnect is a technology company focused on enhancing urban mobility and sustainability through its innovative suite of applications. Leveraging Augmented Reality (AR) and advanced mobile technologies, CivicConnect aims to improve the efficiency of cities while providing essential tools for citizens, visitors, and workers to navigate urban environments. The company offers a cloud-based platform tailored for the public sector, facilitating rapid deployment of applications and providing critical data and analytics for informed decision-making. With over 15 years of experience, CivicConnect has developed a deep understanding of the needs of government entities and is committed to addressing the challenges posed by increasing urban congestion. The platform supports a variety of sectors, including transportation, tourism, and resource management, and enables developers to create their own Smart City applications. As urban populations grow, CivicConnect's solutions are designed to foster sustainable and economically viable city environments.
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