Good News Ventures

Good News Ventures LLC is a venture capital firm based in Circleville, Ohio, specializing in pre-seed, seed stage, and early stage investments across various sectors. The firm is industry agnostic, investing in fields such as artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, big data, cloud services, mobile applications, finance, healthcare, and space technology, among others. Good News Ventures primarily focuses on companies located in Toronto, Canada, and North America, seeking to partner with passionate entrepreneurs who demonstrate resilience and innovative thinking. The firm emphasizes providing strategic advice and networking opportunities through a network of experienced advisors, helping founders navigate the challenges of transforming ideas into successful businesses. Good News Ventures aims to deliver exceptional value to entrepreneurs while generating significant returns for its investors, carefully balancing risk and reward in its investment approach.

Samer Bishay

Partner

Mona Kung

Partner

Mohan Markandaier

Managing Partner

Marat Mukhamedyarov

Managing Partner

42 past transactions

Via.Delivery

Seed Round in 2022
Via.Delivery is a platform to make offline retail pick points for eCommerce using logistics, warehouses, and personnel of retail. The company helps eCommerce stores solve their last-mile solution through retail chains. It organizes the delivery process from online sellers to offline chains of stores, increasing clients' traffic for retailer partners, and making the collection process easier for the final customer.

Talent Protocol

Seed Round in 2021
Talent Protocol is the web3 professional network where high-potential individuals can build an on-chain resume and launch a talent token, allowing anyone to easily invest in their careers. Our mission is to help the next generation of talent achieve success and fulfilment by enabling collective careers. Until now careers have mostly been a single-player game where only a privileged few can win. With web3, careers are becoming multiplayer journeys where early support is rewarded and success is shared.

Bedrock AI

Seed Round in 2021
Bedrock AI is software that extracts hard-to-find information in a public company filing like annual reports.

Stayflexi

Seed Round in 2021
Stayflexi Inc. is the world's first flexible hospitality company based out of Silicon Valley, California. Our unique model, Flexible Slot based bookings provides WIN WIN for hotel bookers and hoteliers. We provide both B2C and B2B solutions in hospitality space. On our B2C space, we offer flexible bookings portal and biddings on last minute hotel rooms for great discounts. On our B2B space, we provide a disruptive All-In-One SaaS platform for Hotels and BnBs. A fully managed cloud with add-ons to capture the demand around Flexible Stays and drive direct customer conversions by offering not just a room but also cross sell value added services directly through the platform. More about our business segment offerings: business.stayflexi.com Stayflexi is now officially advised by US federal and California State initiative Tech Futures Group. https://www.techfuturesgroup.org/client-profiles/2020/1/6/stayflexi Stayflexi partners with NotOnMap on joint initiative called NotOnMart. A portal that connects Rural India to end consumers on Responsible Travel and e-Commerce objectives.

Stayflexi

Seed Round in 2021
Stayflexi Inc. is the world's first flexible hospitality company based out of Silicon Valley, California. Our unique model, Flexible Slot based bookings provides WIN WIN for hotel bookers and hoteliers. We provide both B2C and B2B solutions in hospitality space. On our B2C space, we offer flexible bookings portal and biddings on last minute hotel rooms for great discounts. On our B2B space, we provide a disruptive All-In-One SaaS platform for Hotels and BnBs. A fully managed cloud with add-ons to capture the demand around Flexible Stays and drive direct customer conversions by offering not just a room but also cross sell value added services directly through the platform. More about our business segment offerings: business.stayflexi.com Stayflexi is now officially advised by US federal and California State initiative Tech Futures Group. https://www.techfuturesgroup.org/client-profiles/2020/1/6/stayflexi Stayflexi partners with NotOnMap on joint initiative called NotOnMart. A portal that connects Rural India to end consumers on Responsible Travel and e-Commerce objectives.

Dashlabs.ai

Seed Round in 2021
Dashlabs.ai is a developer of laboratory-based software that aims to enhance access to healthcare by automating laboratory tests and streamlining lab management processes. The company employs proprietary artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to create solutions compatible with various laboratories and equipment. This software facilitates FinTech integration and features tight API endpoints, allowing healthcare institutions to utilize the platform from any device and location. Additionally, Dashlabs.ai enables real-time tracking of specimens, which further supports efficient healthcare delivery.

Coinchange

Seed Round in 2021
Coinchange is an innovative financial services company helping people and companies navigate the new digital asset economy. It offer secure transactions, streamlined verification, fast settlement, and no deposit, withdraw and other annoying fees.

Quantum bridge technologies QBT

Pre Seed Round in 2021
QBT is building the next generation of the internet by overlaying their proprietary software and quantum repeater hardware in order to allow quantum communication between any two parties around the globe.

Datafold

Seed Round in 2020
Datafold Inc. is a company that specializes in quality assurance and monitoring solutions for analytical data. Established in 2020 and located in San Francisco, California, Datafold provides tools that automate data quality management, allowing organizations to derive greater value from their analytical data. Its offerings include the automatic comparison of tables, validation of ETL code changes, and the facilitation of data transfers. By streamlining data engineering workflows and simplifying data quality assurance processes, Datafold enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of data management for its clients.

webapp.io

Seed Round in 2020
Traditional CI approaches need you to mix Dockerfiles with a big YAML file to define pipelines. Layer turns this pattern on its head - we've extended the Dockerfile to make it specifically for testing: - It's only one file, so you can write CI configurations without looking at docs - Our runners are fully featured VMs, and we take memory snapshots instead of just the filesystem so you can restore a configured Redis instance from a previous pipeline. ## Benefits - Get a unique link to share the frontend changes for every commit - we'll spin up the environment whenever it's requested, so you don't have to pay to keep them up - CI runs significantly faster because you can set up your environment (e.g., `docker-compose up -d`) once, and rewind to that snapshot for every following pipeline. - It's easier to onboard team members because they just have to read the single Layerfile to understand the whole CI process (incl. how to install everything) - Debugging is easier because you can enter a web console into the last snapshot up to a week after a test passed or failed.

Funnelytics

Seed Round in 2020
Funnelytics Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Toronto, Canada, specializes in developing a funnel mapping and analytics tool tailored for digital marketers. The software allows users to design, track, and analyze marketing funnels, enabling a more effective approach to marketing analysis. Funnelytics provides features that allow enterprises to create custom funnels or utilize existing templates, facilitating the measurement of performance across various channels. Users can estimate campaign conversion rates, assess expenses and traffic volumes, and calculate profit and return on investment. This functionality empowers marketers and business owners to visually map and track their sales and marketing campaigns, ultimately enhancing their overall marketing effectiveness.

Funnelytics

Seed Round in 2020
Funnelytics Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Toronto, Canada, specializes in developing a funnel mapping and analytics tool tailored for digital marketers. The software allows users to design, track, and analyze marketing funnels, enabling a more effective approach to marketing analysis. Funnelytics provides features that allow enterprises to create custom funnels or utilize existing templates, facilitating the measurement of performance across various channels. Users can estimate campaign conversion rates, assess expenses and traffic volumes, and calculate profit and return on investment. This functionality empowers marketers and business owners to visually map and track their sales and marketing campaigns, ultimately enhancing their overall marketing effectiveness.

Cuboh

Seed Round in 2020
Cuboh is an online platform founded in 2019 and based in Victoria, Canada, that streamlines the management of online food orders for restaurants. The platform integrates multiple delivery services, such as DoorDash, Postmates, and UberEats, into a single system that connects with point-of-sale (POS) systems. This allows restaurants to efficiently manage all their online orders through one user-friendly interface, facilitating the addition of new applications and enabling expansion into new markets. By automating the order process, Cuboh enhances operational efficiency for restaurants, making it easier for them to handle the complexities of online delivery.

Battlesnake

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Battlesnake is a platform that allows people who wanted to know and try programming in a fun way. Battlesnake is used to learn new technologies, improve their skills, and have fun with friends and colleagues.

Spellbook

Equity Crowdfunding in 2019
Rally is a web app where users can manage their contracts and company’s legal documents in a frictionless manner and entirely on the cloud.

Rallynow

Venture Round in 2019
Rally is a web app where users can manage their contracts and company’s legal documents in a frictionless manner and entirely on the cloud. Rally gives its users an extensive library of contract and corporate templates and provides an innovative customization process that makes generating documents easier than ever. On Rally you create, customize, and collaborate with your team on documents, as well as negotiate your deals with counterparties before e-signing them and storing them in an active repository that tracks important actions and obligations from both parties.

DarwinAI

Convertible Note in 2019
DarwinAI Corp. specializes in designing and developing a platform that generates deep neural networks for enterprise artificial intelligence applications. The company's flagship product, GenSynth, is a software platform that provides developers and data scientists with tools to accelerate the deep learning development cycle in a transparent manner. GenSynth automatically creates new models that meet specific performance targets while maintaining transparency throughout the development process, allowing users to understand the factors influencing model decisions. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Waterloo, Canada, DarwinAI leverages patented Generative Synthesis technology to enhance the efficiency, portability, scalability, and comprehensibility of artificial intelligence, making advanced AI accessible to a broader audience.

ClaimCompass

Seed Round in 2019
ClaimCompass is a legal services company founded in 2015 and based in Mountain View, California. It operates an online platform that assists airline passengers in securing compensation for delayed, canceled, or overbooked flights. The platform specifically processes claims for flights departing from airports in the European Union, allowing passengers to claim compensation of up to six hundred euros. ClaimCompass aims to ensure that air travelers receive the compensation they are entitled to in various situations, including cancellations, delays, and denied boarding due to overbooking or last-minute schedule changes.

Stay22

Seed Round in 2019
Stay22 is a travel technology company that focuses on enhancing the accommodation experience for event attendees. It addresses the significant market for event-related lodging, which accounts for a substantial portion of the $295 billion annual spending on hotels and short-term rentals. By partnering with event organizers, Stay22 transforms the traditionally overlooked aspect of attendee accommodations into a potential revenue stream. The company utilizes advanced digital solutions, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, to streamline the booking process, allowing travelers to easily find accommodations that suit their needs and budgets. This innovative approach not only simplifies the travel experience but also empowers event organizers to monetize the travel intent of their audiences, ultimately improving the overall event experience for attendees.

Envoi Technologies

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Envoi Technologies Inc. is a Canadian company based in Waterloo, founded in 2017. It offers a mobile application and web-based technology platform designed to connect consumers and retail stores with independent contractor couriers. This innovative platform enables same-day delivery services, allowing retailers to efficiently meet consumer demand. By bypassing the traditional courier model, Envoi enhances the speed and visibility of delivery services, providing a more effective solution for retailers and improving the overall customer experience.

iRestify

Seed Round in 2018
iRestify Inc. provides cleaning, disinfecting and maintenance services to property managers in Canada. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Toronto, Canada.

Lending Loop

Seed Round in 2018
Lending Loop is Canada's first peer-to-peer lending marketplace. Our core focus is providing businesses with accessible capital at fair interest rates through a simple online process. We do this by cutting out the costly intermediaries, such as banks, allowing Canadian businesses and lenders to prosper together. Lending Loop gives all Canadians access to simple and attractive returns by supporting the growth of local Canadian businesses.

#Paid

Convertible Note in 2018
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GoWrench

Seed Round in 2018
GoWrench Inc. offers mobile automotive maintenance services. The company allows the customer to request the service through an online booking platform and provides mechanics after receiving a quote. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Hamilton, Canada.

Hockeystick

Venture Round in 2018
Smart companies understand that investors want to know what's going on in your business. It's a key part of the venture investing model and the best investors are expecting more data and more discipline around sharing it. But it's not all about them. You benefit when your investors (and advisors) are better informed. It lets them jump in and help, whether it's opening that door or leading the next financing round.

Zoom.ai

Seed Round in 2018
Zoom.ai Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-driven automated virtual assistant. Founded in 2016, the software integrates with a user’s existing data to learn their preferences and streamline various operational tasks. It assists in meeting scheduling, workload management, and logistics coordination, while also providing features like reminders and warm introductions. The virtual assistant facilitates communication through popular messaging platforms, including Slack, Skype, Facebook Messenger, Google Hangouts, SMS, and GroupMe. By automating routine tasks, Zoom.ai aims to enhance productivity for enterprise managers and reduce workplace distractions.

KitchenMate

Convertible Note in 2017
Reshaping your food experience with the only automated restaurant for your workplace. Stay safe, stay on-site with real food, cooked anytime powered by our plug-&-play Smart Cooking System.

Acto

Seed Round in 2017
ACTO is an omnichannel education and engagement platform for life sciences companies. They use AI-powered mobile experiences and agency partnerships to educate and engage field reps, physicians and patients, while giving senior commercial and clinical leaders real-time insights. ACTO is a one-stop-shop sales, marketing, and training platform designed to help life sciences companies effectively communicate their clinical evidence story, increase sales, and gather field intelligence.

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.

eleven-x

Seed Round in 2017
Eleven-X Inc. specializes in manufacturing wireless networking equipment that facilitates real-time data collection and connectivity for various applications, including smart cities, campuses, buildings, and industrial environments. Based in Waterloo, Canada, the company operates Canada's first and only coast-to-coast low power wide area network (LPWAN) based on the LoRaWAN standard, which supports a diverse range of Internet of Things (IoT) use cases. These include water monitoring, parking management, lighting control, asset tracking, and waste monitoring in urban settings, as well as environmental monitoring and preventive maintenance in industrial sectors. Eleven-X also caters to utilities, agriculture, and transportation, enabling both public and private sector clients to efficiently manage resources and enhance sustainability efforts. Founded in 2014, Eleven-X is a recognized member of the LoRa Alliance, contributing to advancements in wireless connectivity and IoT technology.

FleetRover

Seed Round in 2017
FleetRover Inc. is a Canadian company based in Kitchener, specializing in web-based fleet tracking software and mobile applications. Founded in 2015, FleetRover offers a platform that enables users to monitor their fleets and deliveries in real-time. The company focuses on the integration of GPS technology and information systems to enhance operational efficiency for trucking and delivery services.

Zoom.ai

Seed Round in 2017
Zoom.ai Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-driven automated virtual assistant. Founded in 2016, the software integrates with a user’s existing data to learn their preferences and streamline various operational tasks. It assists in meeting scheduling, workload management, and logistics coordination, while also providing features like reminders and warm introductions. The virtual assistant facilitates communication through popular messaging platforms, including Slack, Skype, Facebook Messenger, Google Hangouts, SMS, and GroupMe. By automating routine tasks, Zoom.ai aims to enhance productivity for enterprise managers and reduce workplace distractions.

Brüha

Seed Round in 2017
Brüha is an online event marketplace. We provide event organizers various tools and services to help them manage their events and sell tickets. Event organizers list and sell event tickets directly through the Brüha platform. They have an opportunity to hire Promoters on Brüha, who are vetted individuals and groups that sell tickets for a commission on the sale.

Intelocate

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Intelocate develops cloud based communication and execution platform which enables retailers configure a network of brand, vendor and sales associates to optimize execution in the retail channel. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Toronto, Canada.

Sampler

Seed Round in 2016
At Sampler, we help consumer packaged good brands of all sizes and categories deliver physical samples to digitally targeted consumers. Our turnkey solution helps brands gather consumer feedback and demographic insights that will increase successful trial and in-turn conversion rates. Using Sampler, brands no longer need to hand out samples at random, and can get product into the right hands. We call it Direct to Consumer Product Sampling.

HTBASE

Seed Round in 2016
HTBASE delivers a unique Composable IT infrastructure solution to medium and large enterprises with its software-defined platform. Their goal is to enable organizations to transform their operations and deliver technology solutions on an efficient way. Through innovative product and services, HTBASE accelerates the journey to cloud computing in a more agile, trusted and cost-efficient way.

FleetOps

Seed Round in 2016
FleetOps is a freight marketplace based in Toronto, Canada, founded in 2014. The company has developed an application that connects freight from brokers and shippers, automating the allocation of loads to truck drivers. By leveraging data from telematics providers, FleetOps gathers extensive information on vehicle locations, typical routes, idle times, and driver behavior. This data is processed using AI and machine learning algorithms to identify the most suitable loads for each driver. Drivers interact with the system through a mobile application, which is required for compliance with electronic logging device regulations. In addition to facilitating load matching, FleetOps provides tailored analytics and key performance indicators specific to carrier trucking operations, enhancing efficiency and decision-making in logistics.