Globalive Capital, established in 1998, is a Toronto-based venture capital and private equity firm with additional offices in New York and San Francisco. The firm, led by Anthony Lacavera, specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on startups, seed, and Series A rounds. Globalive Capital prefers technology and infrastructure sectors, considering investments between $1 million and $5 million in the United States, Canada, and globally. With over 100 years of collective experience, the team at Globalive Capital offers operational and investing expertise to support founders. The firm's portfolio spans various industries, including HRtech, Realtech, Fintech, Healthtech, Biotech, and drone technology.
Insight Terra specializes in environmental and infrastructure risk management through its platform designed for real-time monitoring of mine tailings and water. The platform integrates data from various sensors and connectivity types to monitor tailings storage facilities (TSFs) and water quality at mining sites. It effectively ingests, validates, cleans, enhances, and stores data, presenting the information in a customizable dashboard. This enables clients to meet global standards and fulfill environmental, social, and governance (ESG) requirements.
Pibox
Venture Round in 2024
Pibox is a cloud-based messenger application founded in 2014 and headquartered in Kyiv, Ukraine. It facilitates seamless communication and file sharing for users on both mobile and web platforms, allowing for the storage, management, and synchronization of files in the cloud. The platform is particularly beneficial for music producers, offering features like time-stamped audio commenting, high-resolution audio streaming for live collaboration, and internal messaging. Additionally, Pibox serves as a content collaboration tool that streamlines the review and discussion of creative materials such as music, video, and images, ultimately improving the efficiency of the content production process.
Insight Terra
Series A in 2024
Insight Terra specializes in environmental and infrastructure risk management through its platform designed for real-time monitoring of mine tailings and water. The platform integrates data from various sensors and connectivity types to monitor tailings storage facilities (TSFs) and water quality at mining sites. It effectively ingests, validates, cleans, enhances, and stores data, presenting the information in a customizable dashboard. This enables clients to meet global standards and fulfill environmental, social, and governance (ESG) requirements.
Softdrive
Seed Round in 2024
Softdrive is a technology company specializing in cloud computing solutions aimed at transforming personal computing. Its innovative technology allows businesses to operate demanding software seamlessly across various devices. By offering a downloadable application, Softdrive enables users to upgrade old or underpowered computers into efficient workstations, facilitating a fully remote working environment. This solution alleviates the burden of costly hardware investments, allowing organizations to concentrate on their core objectives instead of hardware-related challenges.
3D BioFibR
Seed Round in 2023
3D BioFibR Inc. is a biomaterial manufacturing company based in Halifax, Canada, founded in July 2020. The company specializes in producing high-value biofibers such as spider silk, collagen, and chitosan, which have diverse applications in biomedical engineering, green textiles, defense, and aerospace. Utilizing innovative dry-spinning and wet-spinning processes, 3D BioFibR creates fibers that replicate the biomechanical and biochemical properties of natural materials. Notably, its collagen fibers, branded as CollaFibR™, are reported to be stronger than natural tendons, while its spider silk is claimed to be tougher than steel and significantly more flexible. The company aims to address critical engineering challenges by providing commercially viable products for 3D bioprinting, cell culture, and tissue engineering. Through its pioneering research and proprietary production methods, 3D BioFibR seeks to become a leader in the sustainable manufacturing of advanced biofibers.
WellnessLiving Systems
Venture Round in 2022
WellnessLiving Systems Inc is a Canadian company founded in 2012, specializing in the design and development of business management software tailored for the health and wellness sector, including spas, salons, fitness centers, and yoga studios. Their comprehensive platform provides features such as real-time appointment scheduling, class management, point of sale capabilities, email marketing, customer review management, and rewards programs. By offering an all-in-one software solution, WellnessLiving aims to streamline operations and enhance customer engagement within the wellness industry. The company is headquartered in Richmond Hill, Ontario.
Curv Health
Seed Round in 2022
Curv Health is a multidisciplinary virtual clinic founded in 2017, with offices in Toronto and Halifax. It provides a health technology platform that enables healthcare providers to establish and manage their own digital practices. The platform facilitates a digital care network where patients can schedule both virtual and in-person appointments with a variety of allied healthcare professionals, including physiotherapists, dietitians, psychotherapists, and counselors. By focusing on mental performance coaching, Curv Health aims to enhance the accessibility of mental health services, particularly for young athletes, helping them address the mental challenges associated with sports and ultimately increasing the number of meaningful years lived globally.
Pibox
Seed Round in 2021
Pibox is a cloud-based messenger application founded in 2014 and headquartered in Kyiv, Ukraine. It facilitates seamless communication and file sharing for users on both mobile and web platforms, allowing for the storage, management, and synchronization of files in the cloud. The platform is particularly beneficial for music producers, offering features like time-stamped audio commenting, high-resolution audio streaming for live collaboration, and internal messaging. Additionally, Pibox serves as a content collaboration tool that streamlines the review and discussion of creative materials such as music, video, and images, ultimately improving the efficiency of the content production process.
KEEP Labs
Seed Round in 2021
KEEP Labs develops a smart medication storage system designed to enhance medication adherence and safety for patients, particularly vulnerable family members. Recognized as one of TIME's Best Inventions of 2020 and a CES Innovation Award winner, the platform is HIPAA compliant and focuses on protecting users from inadvertently accessing medications. By passively capturing patient behavior data in the home, KEEP Labs enables real-time interventions and insights. Its platform supports life science organizations, pharmacies, and clinicians by providing valuable data that helps identify and triage individuals based on their real-world medication utilization. Through this innovative approach, KEEP Labs aims to improve patient care and ensure better management of specialty dosage forms.
3D BioFibR
Seed Round in 2021
3D BioFibR Inc. is a biomaterial manufacturing company based in Halifax, Canada, founded in July 2020. The company specializes in producing high-value biofibers such as spider silk, collagen, and chitosan, which have diverse applications in biomedical engineering, green textiles, defense, and aerospace. Utilizing innovative dry-spinning and wet-spinning processes, 3D BioFibR creates fibers that replicate the biomechanical and biochemical properties of natural materials. Notably, its collagen fibers, branded as CollaFibR™, are reported to be stronger than natural tendons, while its spider silk is claimed to be tougher than steel and significantly more flexible. The company aims to address critical engineering challenges by providing commercially viable products for 3D bioprinting, cell culture, and tissue engineering. Through its pioneering research and proprietary production methods, 3D BioFibR seeks to become a leader in the sustainable manufacturing of advanced biofibers.
Talkatoo
Venture Round in 2021
Talkatoo develops and sells dictation software tailored for busy professionals such as doctors, veterinarians, and lawyers, who face demanding documentation requirements in their fields. By utilizing advanced voice recognition technology, the software efficiently transcribes notes, including complex medical terminology, which helps users streamline their documentation processes. This capability allows professionals to save time, potentially increasing their billings significantly. Talkatoo's solution is compatible with various software on both PC and Mac, including Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and Practice Management Software (PMS) systems commonly used in medical and veterinary practices. The company serves over 240 paying customers and has sold more than 400 seats, generating monthly recurring revenue exceeding $20,000. The ongoing product roadmap aims to enhance accessibility by developing a cross-platform solution compatible with web browsers and mobile applications.
Softdrive
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Softdrive is a technology company specializing in cloud computing solutions aimed at transforming personal computing. Its innovative technology allows businesses to operate demanding software seamlessly across various devices. By offering a downloadable application, Softdrive enables users to upgrade old or underpowered computers into efficient workstations, facilitating a fully remote working environment. This solution alleviates the burden of costly hardware investments, allowing organizations to concentrate on their core objectives instead of hardware-related challenges.
Plantiga
Venture Round in 2021
Plantiga Technologies Inc. is a Vancouver-based company that specializes in biometric sensing technology for footwear. Founded in 2017, Plantiga has developed a platform that offers human movement intelligence, providing deep insights into health by analyzing how individuals move. Their technology focuses on optimizing health, preventing injuries, and monitoring recovery by detecting subtle changes in functional movement patterns that are often imperceptible. By combining rigorous analysis of human performance with wearable device capabilities, Plantiga enables users to assess athletic performance, health, and productivity effectively.
ALT TEX
Pre Seed Round in 2021
ALT TEX is a biotechnology company focused on producing carbon-neutral fabric from post-industrial waste and landfill-destined food waste. By chemically regenerating food waste into a bioplastic, ALT TEX offers a sustainable alternative to conventional polyester, which is commonly used in the fashion industry. This innovative approach not only reduces reliance on synthetic textiles but also contributes to environmental sustainability by diverting waste from landfills. The company's bioplastic fibers can be utilized in the creation of various textiles, aligning with the growing demand for eco-friendly materials in fashion and textiles.
Sherpa°
Venture Round in 2021
We're sherpa° and we’re passionate about freedom of movement. Our mission is to help travellers move freely around the world and to shift the way the world's leading travel providers approach border crossing. Through unmatched industry knowledge and expertise, we help our partners—from airlines to cruise lines to online travel agencies—open new ancillary revenue streams to help them reduce costs and operational risk while enhancing the customer journey and growing consumer confidence in travel. More than simply providing a product or service, we're moving travel forward. Away from stress and confusion, and towards ease and connection. So travellers can move freely wherever life takes them. This is the future of international travel.
Blippar
Seed Round in 2021
Blippar is a technology company focused on Augmented Reality (AR) and Computer Vision, aiming to enrich everyday experiences by seamlessly integrating digital content with the physical world. Established in 2011, Blippar has developed a SaaS-based platform that allows brands, retailers, and agencies to create and deploy interactive AR experiences, enhancing customer engagement and driving sales. The company's tools enable businesses to publish AR content directly within their own applications or through rich media banners, facilitating a versatile approach to AR integration. Blippar has collaborated with prominent brands such as PepsiCo, Porsche, and Nestlé to create innovative and award-winning AR experiences. Recognized for its rapid growth and innovation in the AR space, Blippar acquired the pioneering AR company Layar in 2014 and invested in WaveOptics in 2015, which focuses on developing advanced display technologies for AR applications. Through its commitment to advancing the AR industry, Blippar continues to shape the way consumers interact with their environments.
Fable
Seed Round in 2020
Fable Tech Labs Inc. is a Toronto-based software company founded in 2018 that specializes in enhancing digital accessibility for individuals with disabilities. Its platform connects researchers, designers, and developers with users who have disabilities, allowing businesses to test and refine their online products. By leveraging feedback from individuals using assistive technology, Fable helps clients gain insights into the user experience and create customized reports aimed at improving digital accessibility. The platform offers flexible monthly plans, enabling product developers to receive consistent feedback across various assistive technologies, browsers, and devices. Fable's mission is to support the creation of accessible digital products, addressing the needs of over one billion people living with disabilities.
Yourika Labs
Seed Round in 2019
YOURIKA is a Canadian company based in Waterloo that specializes in designing and developing an artificial intelligence-based platform to enhance online learning experiences for high school, university, and college students. Founded in 2016, the company integrates advanced AI research from the University of Waterloo with its proprietary technology to create innovative educational products. Its flagship platform, ORBITS, is designed to help students learn more effectively in remote settings by identifying specific learning gaps and providing personalized, real-time tutoring. Additionally, the platform offers valuable learning analytics to educators, fostering improved engagement between students and instructors. Through these capabilities, YOURIKA aims to transform the way students interact with STEM-based subjects and optimize their learning processes.
Curv Health
Seed Round in 2019
Curv Health is a multidisciplinary virtual clinic founded in 2017, with offices in Toronto and Halifax. It provides a health technology platform that enables healthcare providers to establish and manage their own digital practices. The platform facilitates a digital care network where patients can schedule both virtual and in-person appointments with a variety of allied healthcare professionals, including physiotherapists, dietitians, psychotherapists, and counselors. By focusing on mental performance coaching, Curv Health aims to enhance the accessibility of mental health services, particularly for young athletes, helping them address the mental challenges associated with sports and ultimately increasing the number of meaningful years lived globally.
Genecis
Seed Round in 2019
Genecis is an early-stage organic waste processing startup that uses biotechnology to convert waste into biodegradable plastics and other high-value materials. It converts organic waste into PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoate), a biodegradable, compostable, and non-toxic polymer that can be tuned to replace a wide variety of traditional plastics. PHA can be used for single-use plastics, clothing and textiles, automotive interiors, medical tools and products, and food contact applications.
Proof
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Proof is a digital platform focused on modernizing government processes by facilitating a transition to paperless operations. It enables public servants and government officials to streamline approval workflows through features that allow for instant tracking of approval statuses, action assignments for each approver, and automated notifications for subsequent steps in the process. The platform also records a comprehensive history of changes, document revisions, and approval sequences. By digitizing application forms and enhancing data-driven decision-making, Proof improves the efficiency of internal approvals and supports better policy development.
Acorn Biolabs
Seed Round in 2019
Acorn Biolabs, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Toronto, Canada, founded in 2017. The company specializes in providing a take-home human cell cryopreservation service that focuses on non-invasive, follicle-based cell collection methods. Acorn Biolabs aims to preserve healthy young cells for potential future use in regenerative treatments, including gene therapies and stem cell therapeutics. Its services are accessible directly to consumers through both at-home and in-clinic collections, and the company partners with various clinics and pharmacies to expand its reach across Canada.
Tread
Seed Round in 2019
Tread, Inc. is a Toronto-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in developing a platform for managing construction equipment services. The platform facilitates interaction among contractors, brokers, and operators, simulating a unified fleet experience. By leveraging data analytics, Tread enables construction companies to hire equipment-operating subcontractors effectively. Its software provides real-time recording and measurement of equipment usage, allowing clients to identify opportunities for cost savings and optimize operational efficiency in construction projects.
Careteam Technologies
Seed Round in 2018
Careteam Technologies Inc. is a Canadian company that has developed a personal care platform aimed at enhancing the management of healthcare for patients, their families, and healthcare providers. The platform facilitates care coordination by allowing users to access a centralized care plan through both mobile and web interfaces. This enables secure communication among care team members based on their specific roles and access permissions. Careteam's solution serves as a virtual binder for critical health information, supporting patients as they transition between different healthcare settings. The primary customers of Careteam are healthcare organizations responsible for managing the costs and care of patients recovering at home after hospital discharge, transitioning to community care, or aging in place.
PurPicks
Convertible Note in 2018
PurPicks is a user-generated reviews platform specializing in organic and non-toxic beauty and skincare products. It provides an unfiltered space for users to share their experiences and opinions, helping others make informed purchasing decisions and avoid potentially harmful ingredients.
EnergyX Solutions
Seed Round in 2018
EnergyX Solutions Inc. is a technology company based in Toronto, Canada, specializing in energy management and conservation. Established in 2016, the company has developed a cloud-based energy management software platform that facilitates energy efficiency programs for utilities and energy retailers. Their online platform, "MyEnergyXpert," automates the energy audit process and engages customers by providing personalized recommendations through artificial intelligence. The platform helps identify potential energy savings, enroll customers, and track their progress in real-time, allowing program managers to monitor customer journeys and receive insights for future program design. By implementing its digitized energy efficiency solutions, EnergyX aims to significantly reduce global greenhouse gas emissions, promoting customized energy savings for homes and businesses.
TouchBistro
Series D in 2018
TouchBistro, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing iPad-based point-of-sale (POS) solutions tailored for the food and beverage industry, including restaurants, cafes, bars, and food trucks. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Toronto, TouchBistro provides various POS systems, such as Restaurant POS, Food Truck POS, and Bar POS, which streamline order management and payment processing. Its innovative system allows servers to take orders directly at the table, reducing the need for multiple trips to a terminal and minimizing errors. Additionally, TouchBistro offers features like TouchBistro Reservations for guest management, cloud-based reporting and analytics, and customer-facing displays, enhancing both operational efficiency and customer experience. The company's products are available through the Apple App Store in the United States and internationally.
Statflo
Series A in 2018
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.
SkyWatch
Seed Round in 2018
SkyWatch is a company that offers a digital infrastructure for the distribution of Earth observation data and derived intelligence. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, SkyWatch has developed a satellite data intelligence platform that makes satellite data accessible to a wide range of users. Its platform enables developers to integrate Earth observation data into their applications and workflows cost-effectively. By providing access to remote sensing datasets, SkyWatch assists users in analyzing satellite data for various applications, including monitoring agricultural progress, predicting market trends, tracking maritime and aerial movements, and assessing global warming.
Thriver
Series A in 2018
Thriver is a Toronto-based food and culture platform established in 2015 that focuses on enhancing workplace culture through various employee engagement programs. It provides an enterprise platform that curates food and experiences, tracks spending, and collects employee feedback, facilitating the development of programs centered on wellness, education, and team-building. By centralizing cultural programs and engagement tools, Thriver enables HR teams and event organizers to foster a motivated and connected workforce, while also supporting ongoing research and marketing initiatives. The platform aims to create a positive and engaging workplace environment that resonates with employees' preferences and needs.
Botler AI
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Botler AI is a developer of organizational software focused on addressing workplace harassment and sexual misconduct. Utilizing artificial intelligence, the platform offers support to victims by providing guidance on appropriate responses and actions. This empowers clients to confront traumatic experiences related to harassment and misconduct, while also facilitating the pursuit of their legal rights. By leveraging technology, Botler aims to create safer work environments and effectively combat incidents of misconduct.
Tread
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Tread, Inc. is a Toronto-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in developing a platform for managing construction equipment services. The platform facilitates interaction among contractors, brokers, and operators, simulating a unified fleet experience. By leveraging data analytics, Tread enables construction companies to hire equipment-operating subcontractors effectively. Its software provides real-time recording and measurement of equipment usage, allowing clients to identify opportunities for cost savings and optimize operational efficiency in construction projects.
TimePlay
Series A in 2017
TimePlay Inc. is a technology media company that specializes in creating an interactive multi-player mobile application platform. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with an additional office in Los Angeles, the company operates its gaming facilities in cinemas, arenas, and various venues worldwide. TimePlay's platform enables users to interact with on-screen content in real time using their smartphones and tablets, fostering engaging social experiences. The company also produces interactive storytelling and synced media, delivering rewards and offers directly to users based on specific demographic profiles. By recording user interactions, TimePlay builds comprehensive consumer profiles that provide valuable insights into preferences and behaviors, enhancing the engagement capabilities for advertisers and studios.
Chisel.ai
Seed Round in 2017
Chisel AI specializes in providing artificial intelligence solutions tailored for the insurance industry, both in Canada and internationally. Founded in 2015 and based in Toronto, the company utilizes natural language processing and named entity recognition to analyze various digital document formats, including Word, PDF, and Excel. Its software effectively processes both structured and unstructured text, allowing for the extraction of critical data from previously unreadable documents. Chisel AI's offerings include automation of key tasks such as data extraction, errors and omissions checks, submission prioritization, claims triage, and quote comparison. By enabling insurers, reinsurers, and brokers to harness previously inaccessible information, Chisel AI enhances operational efficiency and decision-making within the insurance sector.
RYSE
Convertible Note in 2017
RYSE, formerly known as AXIS Labs, Inc., specializes in the automation of window shades through its innovative product, Gear. This device allows users to motorize and automate their existing window shades quickly and efficiently. Gear has been recognized as the 2017 Motorized Product of the Year by the Consumer Technology Association, highlighting its impact in the industry. The accompanying mobile application, compatible with both iOS and Android platforms, enables users to control and schedule their shades conveniently from their smartphones. Headquartered in Toronto, with additional offices in New York City and Shenzhen, RYSE aims to revolutionize the window shade market by integrating smart technology into everyday products.
Trilogy International Partners
Venture Round in 2017
Trilogy International Partners Inc. is a telecommunications provider that offers wireless voice and data communications services in New Zealand, Australia, and Bolivia. The company delivers a range of services, including postpaid and prepaid plans for local and international long-distance calls, as well as roaming services for subscribers and international visitors. Additionally, Trilogy provides fixed broadband communications to residential and business customers in New Zealand, alongside mobile data and voice services. In Bolivia, the company operates under the brand name Viva, offering fixed public telephony and wireless broadband services. As of late 2019, Trilogy's services reached an aggregate population of approximately 15.9 million users. The company has a robust distribution network featuring company-owned stores, dealers, and points of sale across its markets. Founded in 2005 and based in Bellevue, Washington, Trilogy International Partners is focused on delivering comprehensive telecommunications solutions in regions with significant growth potential.
Thriver
Seed Round in 2017
Thriver is a Toronto-based food and culture platform established in 2015 that focuses on enhancing workplace culture through various employee engagement programs. It provides an enterprise platform that curates food and experiences, tracks spending, and collects employee feedback, facilitating the development of programs centered on wellness, education, and team-building. By centralizing cultural programs and engagement tools, Thriver enables HR teams and event organizers to foster a motivated and connected workforce, while also supporting ongoing research and marketing initiatives. The platform aims to create a positive and engaging workplace environment that resonates with employees' preferences and needs.
Tokyo Smoke
Series A in 2017
Tokyo Smoke is a modern lifestyle brand that merges coffee, clothing, and cannabis, aiming to create immersive experiences for consumers. Positioned as a cultural movement, it caters to the Creative Class by emphasizing beauty, design, and quality across its offerings. The brand operates coffee bars that serve as experience centers, fostering community engagement while promoting its luxury men's clothing line available at select retailers. Additionally, Tokyo Smoke is set to introduce its cannabis products, designed to provide an aspirational lifestyle that elevates the perception of cannabis culture. With a focus on creativity and originality, Tokyo Smoke seeks to influence how individuals incorporate these elements into their daily lives, establishing a distinctive presence in the evolving lifestyle market.
Flexiti
Series A in 2016
Flexiti Financial Inc. is a Canadian fintech company that specializes in providing sales financing solutions to businesses and consumers. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Toronto, with an additional office in Rosario, Argentina, Flexiti offers point-of-sale financing options that feature lower interest rates, longer payment terms, and revolving credit. Utilizing a mobile application and patented ID scanning technology, the company streamlines the financing process for customers, allowing for quick approvals and flexible payment options. Its services are designed to support partners in various sectors, including retail, health, and home improvement, enabling them to enhance sales and growth while helping consumers access the products and services they desire more affordably and conveniently.
Zoocasa
Seed Round in 2016
Zoocasa, Inc. operates Zoocasa.com, an online platform designed to assist individuals in finding residential properties in Canada. The website integrates listing information with mapping technology, allowing users to personalize their property search by criteria such as region, city, price range, and the number of bedrooms and bathrooms. It aggregates listings from various sources, including direct feeds from real estate agents and brokers, and provides essential community, demographic, and lifestyle information to aid in decision-making. Founded in 2008 and based in Toronto, Zoocasa aims to enhance the home buying and selling experience for Canadians by leveraging technology to facilitate informed real estate decisions. The company functions as a subsidiary of Rogers Communications Inc.
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.
Kira Talent
Series A in 2016
Kira Talent is a leading provider of holistic admissions solutions for higher education, established in 2012. The company enhances the admissions process by integrating on-demand timed video and timed written assessments with traditional requirements such as test scores, essays, and reference letters. Kira Talent aims to help admission teams identify applicants who are likely to succeed in their programs by focusing on competency-based assessments that evaluate critical traits such as leadership, communication skills, and motivation. Serving over 300 programs globally, Kira Talent is dedicated to creating applicant-first assessments that facilitate the selection of the best-fit students for various educational institutions.
Kepler
Seed Round in 2016
Kepler Communications Inc. specializes in satellite communications by designing, developing, and operating satellite infrastructure for space-based connectivity. The company focuses on creating a network of Low-Earth Orbit satellites that facilitate communication for various applications, including connecting space stations and devices. Its offerings include PolarConnect, which allows organizations in extreme environments to maintain global connectivity, and the Global Data Service, a high-bandwidth solution for transferring large data files from remote locations to the internet. Kepler is also developing everywhereIOT, a solution aimed at providing reliable, low-power connectivity for Internet of Things devices worldwide. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Kepler serves diverse industries such as maritime, natural resources, research, defense, and logistics, positioning itself as a leader in addressing connectivity challenges in both terrestrial and space environments.
7shifts
Seed Round in 2016
7shifts is a comprehensive team management platform specifically designed for the restaurant industry. It offers a suite of tools that assist restaurateurs in making informed decisions, enhancing team retention, and streamlining operations. Catering to all staff levels, from front of house to back of house, 7shifts is utilized by over 40,000 restaurants and one million professionals in the sector. The platform features employee scheduling software that automates work hour management and provides detailed analytics, which fosters employee engagement and improves communication. By facilitating efficient scheduling and reducing the need for last-minute changes, 7shifts enables restaurant managers to optimize their workforce and lower labor costs.
Aspire Financial Technologies
Seed Round in 2016
Aspire Financial Technologies Inc. is a Toronto-based company that operates a web-based platform designed to connect institutional lending originators with institutional capital providers. Established in 2015, the company facilitates interactions between marketplace and alternative lenders and institutional investors. Additionally, Aspire offers a comprehensive database containing information on various generalist and specialist credit and fixed income investors primarily located in the United States and Canada. This platform enhances the efficiency of the lending process by streamlining access to capital for institutional lenders.
PitchPoint Solutions
Venture Round in 2014
PitchPoint Solutions Inc. specializes in developing and deploying web-based automation solutions tailored for the financial services sector, particularly in fraud prevention and data validation. The company offers an on-demand platform, Promptu, which streamlines data entry and report management for loan processing, allowing clients to validate key data from diverse databases. Its services include a range of data validation solutions such as borrower ID verification, risk assessment reports for identity, property, and income, as well as ongoing vendor monitoring. Additionally, PitchPoint provides an Application Data Validation Package that alerts clients to potential risks associated with loan data. The ID Red Flag service helps identify discrepancies in credit bureau reports, while Expert Services offers mortgage data validation and compliance support. Based in Toronto, Canada, PitchPoint Solutions aims to help lenders reduce operational effort, ensure compliance with regulations, and minimize fraud risk through comprehensive and objective data reviews.
Telehop
Acquisition in 2008
Telehop is a Canadian telecommunications provider catering to both residential and business customers. Initially focused on dial-around services such as 10-10-100 and 10-10-620, the company has expanded its offerings in response to market demand. Telehop now provides a comprehensive range of services, including Digital Home Phone, High-Speed Cable Internet, and various business solutions, reflecting its commitment to meeting the diverse needs of its growing consumer base.
Yak Communications
Acquisition in 2006
Yak Communications, Inc. is a telecommunications provider based in Toronto, Canada, with additional offices in Miami, Florida, and Brossard, Canada. Founded in 1998, the company offers a range of services primarily through five segments: Yak Canada, Yak for Business, Contour, Yak America, and WorldCity VoIP. The Yak Canada segment features products such as 10-10-Yak, a long-distance dial-around service, and yakCallingCard, a post-paid phone card service for travelers. Yak for Business focuses on voice and data solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises, providing local lines and long-distance services. The Contour segment specializes in managed telecommunications services, covering technology planning to support services. Yak America targets residential customers in the United States with various long-distance voice products, while WorldCity VoIP offers VoIP services, including yakToAnyone, a prepaid option for Internet phone calls, and yakUnlimited, a subscription service for North American calls. Yak Communications was acquired by OneConnect Services Inc. in 2007.
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