Fonds Innovexport

Founded in 2016, Fonds Innovexport is a venture capital firm based in Québec City, Canada. The firm seeks to invest in start-ups operating in the manufacturing, software, and artificial intelligence sectors.

Hélène Bernatchez

VP of Investments

Richard Bordeleau

President

Jean-Simon Cayer

Principal of Investments and Director

Isabelle Dufresne

VP of Investments

Virginie Jacques

Financial Director

Past deals in Montreal

Contxtful

Seed Round in 2020
Contxtful Technologies Inc. is a Montreal-based company that develops mobile digital solutions utilizing AI-driven technology. Founded in 2018, it leverages sensor-based data from mobile devices to identify user intent and context without compromising privacy, adhering to GDPR regulations. Its software enables businesses to measure brand engagement, optimize advertisement placements, and deliver tailored marketing messages based on real-time insights. The platform provides analytics for audience engagement, segmentation, and viewability, supporting various industries including advertising technology, marketing technology, finance, and video streaming. Contxtful's solutions enhance marketing performance and business intelligence by offering context-aware insights into digital audiences, facilitating improved ad monetization and the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.

C2Ro

Series A in 2019
C2RO is a high-tech enterprise software company based in Montreal, Canada. It offers privacy-aware video analytics solution for physical spaces using proprietary edge-cloud AI. C2RO's product, Perceive™, is enabling the digital transformation of physical spaces, including retail and commercial real estate, and smart city towards experiential and interactive environments for visitors. C2RO solutions are built for scale and reuse existing surveillance cameras while being compliant with the most restrictive data privacy regulations in the world.

AEPONYX

Series A in 2019
AEPONYX Inc. is a Montreal-based company that designs and manufactures micro optical switch semiconductor chips, operating as a fabless entity. Founded in 2011, the company focuses on developing innovative technologies that integrate micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) with silicon photonics. AEPONYX's products are aimed at enhancing fiber optic access to cloud services and facilitating optical switching within cloud environments. By leveraging its patented and patent-pending technologies, the company aims to provide compact, cost-effective micro optical switches that support disaggregated switching systems. These advancements enable tunability in both transmission and reception for pluggable transceivers, thereby improving optical circuit switching capabilities and increasing fiber capacity while reducing power consumption. Through its unique platform combining silicon photonics and MEMS, AEPONYX is positioned to support the next generation of optical communications.

Aerial

Venture Round in 2018
Aerial Technologies Inc. is a Montreal-based company that specializes in cloud-based motion analytics solutions utilizing artificial intelligence and existing wireless infrastructure. Founded in 2015, Aerial has developed the Motion Capture Plug, a WiFi Motion device that analyzes distortions in wireless signals to provide insights into motion activity in various environments such as homes, workplaces, hospitals, and hotels. This technology allows for monitoring without the use of cameras, wearables, or sensors, making it a cost-effective solution for detecting human presence and activities. Aerial serves a diverse clientele, including internet service providers, healthcare organizations, security systems integrators, and smart object manufacturers across the globe, with regional offices in the United States and Spain.

C2Ro

Seed Round in 2018
C2RO is a high-tech enterprise software company based in Montreal, Canada. It offers privacy-aware video analytics solution for physical spaces using proprietary edge-cloud AI. C2RO's product, Perceive™, is enabling the digital transformation of physical spaces, including retail and commercial real estate, and smart city towards experiential and interactive environments for visitors. C2RO solutions are built for scale and reuse existing surveillance cameras while being compliant with the most restrictive data privacy regulations in the world.

Aerial

Seed Round in 2018
Aerial Technologies Inc. is a Montreal-based company that specializes in cloud-based motion analytics solutions utilizing artificial intelligence and existing wireless infrastructure. Founded in 2015, Aerial has developed the Motion Capture Plug, a WiFi Motion device that analyzes distortions in wireless signals to provide insights into motion activity in various environments such as homes, workplaces, hospitals, and hotels. This technology allows for monitoring without the use of cameras, wearables, or sensors, making it a cost-effective solution for detecting human presence and activities. Aerial serves a diverse clientele, including internet service providers, healthcare organizations, security systems integrators, and smart object manufacturers across the globe, with regional offices in the United States and Spain.

Noze

Seed Round in 2018
Stratuscent Inc., based in Montreal, Canada, specializes in developing an advanced electronic chemical sensing platform known as CloudSense. This innovative technology leverages artificial intelligence algorithms and material innovations to identify and quantify various chemical footprints present in the environment. By integrating robust additive manufacturing techniques, Stratuscent aims to enhance the capabilities of its chemical sensors, enabling them to detect a wide range of chemicals. The company's focus on vertical AI positions it uniquely in the market, as it seeks to provide accurate and efficient solutions for environmental monitoring and analysis.

AEPONYX

Seed Round in 2017
AEPONYX Inc. is a Montreal-based company that designs and manufactures micro optical switch semiconductor chips, operating as a fabless entity. Founded in 2011, the company focuses on developing innovative technologies that integrate micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) with silicon photonics. AEPONYX's products are aimed at enhancing fiber optic access to cloud services and facilitating optical switching within cloud environments. By leveraging its patented and patent-pending technologies, the company aims to provide compact, cost-effective micro optical switches that support disaggregated switching systems. These advancements enable tunability in both transmission and reception for pluggable transceivers, thereby improving optical circuit switching capabilities and increasing fiber capacity while reducing power consumption. Through its unique platform combining silicon photonics and MEMS, AEPONYX is positioned to support the next generation of optical communications.

Netlift

Seed Round in 2017
Netlift Inc. is a transportation service provider based in Montreal, Canada, founded in 2012. The company operates a mobile application that facilitates ride-sharing by matching passengers with drivers who have available seats in their vehicles. This service is designed to assist daily commuters by offering an efficient and cost-effective solution for traveling between home and work, while also integrating with the city's public transit network. Netlift's platform enhances mixed-mode commuting by proposing optimal route options that meet users' travel requirements, making it easier for individuals to connect and share rides.

Aerial

Convertible Note in 2017
Aerial Technologies Inc. is a Montreal-based company that specializes in cloud-based motion analytics solutions utilizing artificial intelligence and existing wireless infrastructure. Founded in 2015, Aerial has developed the Motion Capture Plug, a WiFi Motion device that analyzes distortions in wireless signals to provide insights into motion activity in various environments such as homes, workplaces, hospitals, and hotels. This technology allows for monitoring without the use of cameras, wearables, or sensors, making it a cost-effective solution for detecting human presence and activities. Aerial serves a diverse clientele, including internet service providers, healthcare organizations, security systems integrators, and smart object manufacturers across the globe, with regional offices in the United States and Spain.