GrowthWorks

GrowthWorks, established in 1992, is a Canadian venture capital management company headquartered in Vancouver. It specializes in managing regional venture capital funds across the country, with a focus on early-stage investments in growth-oriented companies within the technology, cleantech, and healthcare sectors. The firm structures strategic investments, values portfolio assets conservatively, builds industry connections, and diversifies to minimize risk. GrowthWorks offers regional expertise with national reach, providing strategic management support and advice to portfolio companies to drive growth and success.

Clint Matthews

CFO

141 past transactions

Spotta

Series A in 2023
Spotta Ltd is a company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, that specializes in developing smart pest detection systems for the hospitality industry. Founded in 2018, Spotta offers an innovative battery-powered insect monitoring sensor designed to detect bed bug infestations at an early stage. The sensor alerts users when bed bugs are detected and analyzes the findings to ensure notifications are sent only for genuine incidents. This proactive approach allows hotels and lodging providers to prevent bed bugs from entering guest rooms, facilitating easier and more cost-effective treatment options. Spotta's technology aims to enhance guest comfort and safety while minimizing the impact of bed bug infestations on the hospitality sector.

ClearRisk

Venture Round in 2021
ClearRisk, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based software solutions tailored for the insurance industry in North America. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in St. John's, Canada, the company develops tools aimed at improving risk management practices. Its flagship products include ClearRisk Manager, an online platform designed for creating and implementing risk management plans; ClearRisk Tracker, which assists municipalities and mid-market businesses in managing insurance claims, incidents, and policies; and ClearRisk Underwriter, a web application that facilitates collaboration for insurance brokers and underwriters on program and group business. ClearRisk’s solutions are designed to help insurance professionals, including brokers, underwriters, and risk managers, enhance their ability to analyze, organize, and manage risk and claims data efficiently. The company was previously known as Livyer Enterprises Ltd. before rebranding to ClearRisk, Inc. in 2008.

HIGHLINEvc

Pre Seed Round in 2016
HIGHLINE is a pre-seed investor and acceleration platform that supports digital startups in securing follow-on capital, leveraging a network of prominent venture capitalists from its offices in Vancouver and Toronto. Unlike traditional accelerators, HIGHLINE operates without rigid start or end dates, allowing founders to seek advice and support at any time. The platform offers access to a premium network and hosts monthly events for founders, fostering an environment for collaboration and growth. Additionally, HIGHLINE addresses fundraising challenges and collaborates with incubators to provide specialized programming tailored to the needs of emerging companies. The organization was formed in August 2014 through the merger of Growlab Ventures and Extreme Startups.

Introhive

Series B in 2015
Introhive, Inc. is a Canadian technology company based in Fredericton, New Brunswick, that specializes in developing contact mining software applications. Founded in 2012 by Jody Glidden and Stewart Walchli, the company offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform designed to enhance revenue generation and improve customer experience management. Introhive's platform integrates relationship intelligence into customer relationship management (CRM) systems, utilizing data automation to accelerate sales processes. The company's enterprise relationship management solution provides valuable insights into client and prospect relationships, streamlining tasks such as sales hiring, prospecting, territory assignment, renewals, and lead scoring. By transforming disorganized data into actionable insights, Introhive aims to boost productivity and facilitate CRM adoption for its clients.

Switch Materials

Series C in 2015
SWITCH Materials Inc. is a Canadian company founded in 2007, specializing in advanced materials that enable innovative smart window solutions for automotive applications, particularly for OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. The company focuses on developing proprietary organic molecules that can switch optical properties on command, allowing for functionalities such as automatic darkening of sunroofs in sunlight to reduce heat and glare. Their technology integrates seamlessly into various applications, including automotive glass, architectural glass, and eyewear. SWITCH Materials also conducts extensive research and development in its laboratories and at Simon Fraser University’s 4D LABS, leveraging the expertise of materials scientists skilled in synthetic chemistry, polymer processing, and optics. The company aims to contribute to lower emissions and enhanced customer experiences in electric vehicle markets, as well as in custom solar management applications.

General Fusion

Venture Round in 2015
General Fusion Inc., established in 2002 and headquartered in Burnaby, Canada, specializes in developing commercial Magnetized Target Fusion (MTF), a hybrid fusion method combining magnetic confinement and inertial confinement principles. The company focuses on creating utility-scale fusion power using its patent-pending MTF concept, which has the potential to provide clean, safe, and economical energy. General Fusion develops key subsystems such as plasma injectors, acoustic drivers, and liquid metal vortex compression tests to advance its MTF technology. Backed by a global syndicate of investors, industry leaders, and technology pioneers, General Fusion aims to demonstrate and commercialize its innovative fusion power plants by the end of the decade.

BuildDirect

Series C in 2014
BuildDirect Technologies Inc. operates an online marketplace that connects homeowners and home improvement professionals in North America with global suppliers of building materials. Founded in 1999 and based in Vancouver, Canada, the company offers a wide range of products, including flooring, decking, tiles, and other building materials. Its platform facilitates the buying and selling of these materials, enhancing accessibility for consumers and professionals alike. BuildDirect's services also include BuildDirect Gateway, a global supply chain platform that provides third parties with access to advanced warehousing and logistics solutions, streamlining the shipping process from manufacturing to last-mile delivery. The company generates the majority of its revenue from its primary platform in the United States.

Verold (zyenti)

Series A in 2014
Verold is an online visual editor that allows users to integrate 3D models into their presentations. The platform provides a studio that enables users to customize the lighting and environment setup of their project. They can also add animations, audio, and video assets and share their output in the web through Verold’s embeddable player. In 2015, Verold was acquired by Box.

Cooledge Lighting

Venture Round in 2014
Cooledge Lighting, Inc. specializes in providing innovative, flat, and flexible LED lighting solutions designed for luminous surfaces. The company focuses on light sheet technology, offering a range of products that include square lighting for wide area illumination and line lighting for continuous architectural accent and backlighting. These solutions enable lighting designers and architects to seamlessly integrate lighting into various projects, from large-scale backlighting to detailed millwork and ceiling systems. Established in 2009 and headquartered in Richmond, Canada, Cooledge Lighting also has operations in the United States and Germany. The company aims to deliver high-value solid-state lighting solutions to the general illumination market.

Smart Skin Technologies

Series A in 2014
Smart Skin Technologies Inc. is a technology development company founded in 2009 and headquartered in Fredericton, Canada, with an additional office in Munich, Germany. The company specializes in the development and commercialization of innovative pressure-sensitive skin technology. Its flagship product, Quantifeel, is a packaging pressure monitoring system designed to measure line pressure and 3D orientation across various packaging formats, including glass, cans, and PET. Smart Skin Technologies is also focused on advancing its patent-pending pressure sensing technology for applications in industrial settings and sports, showcasing the versatility and potential of its unique touch-sensitive materials across multiple verticals.

ResponseTek

Venture Round in 2014
ResponseTek Networks Corp. is a prominent provider of Customer Experience Management (CEM) software that focuses on enhancing customer satisfaction through actionable insights. The company's innovative ResponseTek Listening Platform connects large corporations, such as HSBC and Vodafone, with their customers across various touchpoints, including retail, call centers, online platforms, and mobile applications. By employing diverse methods such as SMS surveys, online data collection, and social media monitoring, ResponseTek delivers a comprehensive view of the customer experience through both quantitative analysis and qualitative feedback. Headquartered in Vancouver, with additional offices in Toronto and London, ResponseTek aims to eliminate information silos within organizations by integrating customer experience data and reporting, ultimately fostering improved customer relationships.

BTI Systems

Series D in 2014
BTI Systems Inc. is a provider of cloud and metro networking software and systems, catering to carriers, colocation, content, service providers, and cloud infrastructure companies globally. Founded in 2000 and based in Kanata, Canada, BTI specializes in high-bandwidth network infrastructure solutions, offering products such as the BTI Intelligent Cloud Connect platforms for cloud service delivery and data center interconnect, Packet Optical Transport platforms for various metro and regional services, and Access and Aggregation Platforms for carrier Ethernet and mobile backhaul applications. The company also provides Ethernet Access Platforms that enable service providers to extend services to customer premises and cell towers. Additionally, BTI offers BTI proNX software for centralized network visibility and control, along with solutions for software-defined networking and network functions virtualization. With over 380 customers, BTI Systems is recognized for its ability to enhance operational efficiencies and deliver high-value services to both businesses and consumers worldwide.

INETCO Systems Limited

Venture Round in 2013
INETCO Systems Limited is a technology company that specializes in real-time transaction monitoring and customer experience analytics for various sectors, including banking, retail, healthcare, travel, telecommunications, and payment processing. Founded in 1984 and based in Burnaby, Canada, the company provides a range of software solutions designed to enhance the reliability and security of digital and self-service payments. Its flagship product, INETCO Insight, is utilized by banks, payment service providers, and retailers across more than 35 countries to improve digital transformation efforts and quickly identify payment fraud and performance issues. INETCO also offers services such as implementation, training, and transaction analytics, along with solutions for omni-channel banking, ATM monitoring, mobile and online banking, and payment processing.

Introhive

Series B in 2013
Introhive, Inc. is a Canadian technology company based in Fredericton, New Brunswick, that specializes in developing contact mining software applications. Founded in 2012 by Jody Glidden and Stewart Walchli, the company offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform designed to enhance revenue generation and improve customer experience management. Introhive's platform integrates relationship intelligence into customer relationship management (CRM) systems, utilizing data automation to accelerate sales processes. The company's enterprise relationship management solution provides valuable insights into client and prospect relationships, streamlining tasks such as sales hiring, prospecting, territory assignment, renewals, and lead scoring. By transforming disorganized data into actionable insights, Introhive aims to boost productivity and facilitate CRM adoption for its clients.

ClearRisk

Venture Round in 2013
ClearRisk, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based software solutions tailored for the insurance industry in North America. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in St. John's, Canada, the company develops tools aimed at improving risk management practices. Its flagship products include ClearRisk Manager, an online platform designed for creating and implementing risk management plans; ClearRisk Tracker, which assists municipalities and mid-market businesses in managing insurance claims, incidents, and policies; and ClearRisk Underwriter, a web application that facilitates collaboration for insurance brokers and underwriters on program and group business. ClearRisk’s solutions are designed to help insurance professionals, including brokers, underwriters, and risk managers, enhance their ability to analyze, organize, and manage risk and claims data efficiently. The company was previously known as Livyer Enterprises Ltd. before rebranding to ClearRisk, Inc. in 2008.

Oris4

Venture Round in 2013
Oris4 is a provider of a cloud-based enterprise content management platform designed to streamline the organization and management of content across businesses. The platform enables users to integrate various cloud storage services, such as Box, Dropbox, and Google Drive, along with email applications like Gmail and Office 365. This comprehensive solution facilitates efficient searching, storing, and sharing of information, allowing organizations to effectively manage their content resources. Additionally, Oris4 offers full integration with Salesforce, enabling users to access all account-related content directly within their Salesforce interface. This innovative approach enhances productivity by consolidating disparate sources of information into a single, accessible platform.

BTI Systems

Venture Round in 2013
BTI Systems Inc. is a provider of cloud and metro networking software and systems, catering to carriers, colocation, content, service providers, and cloud infrastructure companies globally. Founded in 2000 and based in Kanata, Canada, BTI specializes in high-bandwidth network infrastructure solutions, offering products such as the BTI Intelligent Cloud Connect platforms for cloud service delivery and data center interconnect, Packet Optical Transport platforms for various metro and regional services, and Access and Aggregation Platforms for carrier Ethernet and mobile backhaul applications. The company also provides Ethernet Access Platforms that enable service providers to extend services to customer premises and cell towers. Additionally, BTI offers BTI proNX software for centralized network visibility and control, along with solutions for software-defined networking and network functions virtualization. With over 380 customers, BTI Systems is recognized for its ability to enhance operational efficiencies and deliver high-value services to both businesses and consumers worldwide.

Introhive

Series A in 2012
Introhive, Inc. is a Canadian technology company based in Fredericton, New Brunswick, that specializes in developing contact mining software applications. Founded in 2012 by Jody Glidden and Stewart Walchli, the company offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform designed to enhance revenue generation and improve customer experience management. Introhive's platform integrates relationship intelligence into customer relationship management (CRM) systems, utilizing data automation to accelerate sales processes. The company's enterprise relationship management solution provides valuable insights into client and prospect relationships, streamlining tasks such as sales hiring, prospecting, territory assignment, renewals, and lead scoring. By transforming disorganized data into actionable insights, Introhive aims to boost productivity and facilitate CRM adoption for its clients.

Ambit Biosciences

Venture Round in 2012
Ambit Biosciences is a privately-held biopharmaceutical company that specializes in the discovery and development of small molecule kinase inhibitors aimed at treating cancer and inflammatory diseases. The company's lead compound, AC220, is a selective and orally bioavailable inhibitor of FMS-like tyrosine kinase-3 (FLT3), currently undergoing clinical trials for patients with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Ambit is collaborating with Astellas Pharma Inc. to jointly develop and commercialize FLT3 kinase inhibitors across various therapeutic areas. In addition to AC220, Ambit's clinical pipeline features AC480, a pan-HER inhibitor, and AC430, an oral inhibitor of JAK2. Furthermore, the company has several preclinical candidates, including CEP-32496, a BRAF inhibitor that is licensed to Cephalon. Through its innovative approach, Ambit aims to enhance treatment outcomes for cancer patients.

D-Wave Systems

Venture Round in 2012
D-Wave Systems Inc. is a pioneering company in the field of quantum computing, recognized as the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Burnaby, Canada, D-Wave specializes in the development, fabrication, and integration of superconducting quantum computers. The company offers a range of products, including the D-Wave Two System, a commercial quantum computer, and D-Wave Hybrid, an open-source platform for creating hybrid quantum-classical applications. Leap, its cloud-based service, provides real-time access to quantum computing resources along with development tools and educational content. D-Wave’s quantum computers are applied across various sectors, addressing challenges in mission planning, logistics, machine learning, and optimization problems, among others. The company serves diverse industries, including defense, finance, energy, and academia, and also offers professional services, training, and customer support to enhance user experience and application development.

Oris4

Venture Round in 2012
Oris4 is a provider of a cloud-based enterprise content management platform designed to streamline the organization and management of content across businesses. The platform enables users to integrate various cloud storage services, such as Box, Dropbox, and Google Drive, along with email applications like Gmail and Office 365. This comprehensive solution facilitates efficient searching, storing, and sharing of information, allowing organizations to effectively manage their content resources. Additionally, Oris4 offers full integration with Salesforce, enabling users to access all account-related content directly within their Salesforce interface. This innovative approach enhances productivity by consolidating disparate sources of information into a single, accessible platform.

GenoLogics

Series D in 2012
GenoLogics, Inc. is a software development company that specializes in laboratory information management systems to enhance the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Victoria, Canada, with an additional office in Redwood City, California, GenoLogics offers its BaseSpace Clarity LIMS, which supports research and clinical laboratories by tracking samples throughout the testing process. This platform facilitates improved accuracy, cost reduction, and quality maintenance. The company focuses on translational medicine and systems biology, providing solutions that enable integration across multiple laboratories and enhance biomedical research efforts. As of August 2015, GenoLogics operates as a subsidiary of Illumina Inc.

Global Ad Source

Venture Round in 2012
Global Ad Source specializes in providing real-time advertising research services to brands and agencies. The company delivers daily updates on competitor advertising across more than 70 markets, covering a broad spectrum of media including television, print, online, and social platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. By offering easy access to copies of advertisements, Global Ad Source facilitates brand, market, and category research, allowing clients to remain informed about the latest ad campaigns without incurring significant time or expense. As consumer touch points continue to diversify, the company enables businesses to effectively navigate their competitors' advertising strategies.

Enovex Technology

Venture Round in 2012
Enovex Technology Ltd., established in 2009 and headquartered in Saint John, Canada, specializes in the design and development of advanced gas separation materials. The company's core business focuses on creating innovative solutions for capturing and separating greenhouse gases, with a particular emphasis on carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and water. Enovex's cutting-edge materials are not only instrumental in addressing environmental concerns but also have applications in various high-value industries, including advanced agriculture, internet infrastructure, mobile devices, and biomedical technology.

MedRunner

Seed Round in 2012
MedRunner Health Solutions Inc. is a software development company based in Saint John, Canada, specializing in healthcare applications for prescribers, pharmacists, and patients. Established in 2009, the company has developed MedRunner, a web-based electronic prescription platform that enables physicians and pharmacies to exchange electronic prescriptions efficiently. Additionally, MedRunner offers ePrescribing, which allows legal prescribers to send paperless prescriptions to pharmacies, thereby mitigating the risks associated with traditional prescription methods. The company's commitment to innovation is reflected in its focus on understanding and addressing the needs of its customers in the healthcare sector.

Spinzo

Seed Round in 2012
Spinzo Corporation is a Canadian company that specializes in developing a web-based smart buying platform aimed at enhancing the connection between merchants and consumers through dynamic pricing. Founded in 2011 and based in Rothesay, Spinzo's technology is particularly beneficial for sales representatives, managers, and group leaders in the ticketing industry. The platform integrates seamlessly with Ticketmaster, allowing for the automatic reservation of seats from both available and previously held inventory. Additionally, it includes features for tracking group experiences, which helps motivate sales teams to achieve specific milestones, thereby improving ticket sales efficiency.

MSI Methylation Sciences

Series A in 2011
MSI Methylation Sciences, Inc. is a biotechnology company founded in 2007 and based in West Vancouver, Canada. The company focuses on developing oral and small molecule therapies for the adjunctive treatment of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). Their primary product, Strada, is an orally administered therapy designed to alleviate the symptoms of depression in patients suffering from this condition. Additionally, MSI Methylation Sciences develops S-Adenosyl Methionine, a prescription drug utilized as a dietary supplement, which leverages the capabilities of ademetionine, a naturally occurring molecule integral to the one-carbon cycle in the body. Through its innovative approaches, the company aims to enhance treatment options for individuals facing MDD.

gShift

Series A in 2011
gShift is an enterprise SEO, Web presence analytics and content performance platform designed to help agency and brand marketers optimize, monitor and report on the performance of their multi-channel owned, earned and paid campaigns from search through to conversion. gShift’s software infrastructure has been collecting and storing web presence data since 2009. More than 10,000 brands in 24 countries benefit from gShift’s insight data and software, as they optimize their time to improve the discoverability and the sharing of their content. gShift placed 29th on the PROFIT HOT 50.

Hy-Power Nano

Seed Round in 2011
Hy-Power Nano Inc. specializes in the research and development of advanced nano-based insulating coatings. The company focuses on creating products that possess infra-red blocking properties, which enhance energy efficiency by keeping heat outside during summer and retaining it during winter. In addition to its insulation solutions, Hy-Power Nano offers a clear glass coating that effectively blocks nearly all ultraviolet rays and a substantial portion of infrared rays. This innovative technology enables the development of architectural coatings that significantly reduce UV exposure, providing consumers with enhanced protection and comfort.

Ambit Biosciences

Series D in 2011
Ambit Biosciences is a privately-held biopharmaceutical company that specializes in the discovery and development of small molecule kinase inhibitors aimed at treating cancer and inflammatory diseases. The company's lead compound, AC220, is a selective and orally bioavailable inhibitor of FMS-like tyrosine kinase-3 (FLT3), currently undergoing clinical trials for patients with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Ambit is collaborating with Astellas Pharma Inc. to jointly develop and commercialize FLT3 kinase inhibitors across various therapeutic areas. In addition to AC220, Ambit's clinical pipeline features AC480, a pan-HER inhibitor, and AC430, an oral inhibitor of JAK2. Furthermore, the company has several preclinical candidates, including CEP-32496, a BRAF inhibitor that is licensed to Cephalon. Through its innovative approach, Ambit aims to enhance treatment outcomes for cancer patients.

Perspecsys

Series A in 2011
PerspecSys is a provider of privacy, residency, and security solutions tailored for cloud applications. The company offers the Cloud Protection Gateway, which enables enterprises to adopt cloud services while maintaining control over sensitive data. This technology ensures that data remains within the organization's jurisdiction, effectively addressing compliance and security challenges associated with cloud computing. By transforming public cloud environments into secure private ones, PerspecSys mitigates the operational risks tied to data transfer, processing, and storage. This allows businesses to leverage the advantages of cloud services without compromising on data protection or regulatory requirements.

General Fusion

Series B in 2011
General Fusion Inc., established in 2002 and headquartered in Burnaby, Canada, specializes in developing commercial Magnetized Target Fusion (MTF), a hybrid fusion method combining magnetic confinement and inertial confinement principles. The company focuses on creating utility-scale fusion power using its patent-pending MTF concept, which has the potential to provide clean, safe, and economical energy. General Fusion develops key subsystems such as plasma injectors, acoustic drivers, and liquid metal vortex compression tests to advance its MTF technology. Backed by a global syndicate of investors, industry leaders, and technology pioneers, General Fusion aims to demonstrate and commercialize its innovative fusion power plants by the end of the decade.

Lymbix

Venture Round in 2011
Lymbix, Inc. is a technology innovation company founded in 2009 and headquartered in Moncton, Canada. It specializes in real-time sentiment analytics technologies that enhance the understanding of text-based communication. Lymbix offers a range of products, including ToneCheck, which serves as an emotional spell checker to ensure clear communication before sending messages; Measure.ly, a content marketing analytics solution; and TweetTone, which analyzes the emotional content of conversations on Twitter. The company's tools provide precise sentiment analysis, moving beyond basic positive, neutral, and negative scales to incorporate emotional dimensions. Lymbix also features a comprehensive API that allows developers in various fields, such as Social CRM and Customer Support, to integrate sentiment analysis into their applications. Through its innovative offerings, Lymbix aims to improve clarity and emotional comprehension in communication for individuals and organizations alike.

ClearRisk

Venture Round in 2011
ClearRisk, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based software solutions tailored for the insurance industry in North America. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in St. John's, Canada, the company develops tools aimed at improving risk management practices. Its flagship products include ClearRisk Manager, an online platform designed for creating and implementing risk management plans; ClearRisk Tracker, which assists municipalities and mid-market businesses in managing insurance claims, incidents, and policies; and ClearRisk Underwriter, a web application that facilitates collaboration for insurance brokers and underwriters on program and group business. ClearRisk’s solutions are designed to help insurance professionals, including brokers, underwriters, and risk managers, enhance their ability to analyze, organize, and manage risk and claims data efficiently. The company was previously known as Livyer Enterprises Ltd. before rebranding to ClearRisk, Inc. in 2008.

Boreal Genomics

Series B in 2010
Boreal Genomics Inc. is a biotechnology company that specializes in the development and marketing of technologies for the blood-based detection and monitoring of circulating tumor DNA. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Los Altos, California, with an additional office in Vancouver, Canada, the company focuses on improving cancer patient care through innovative diagnostic tools and research applications. Its OnTarget platform enables highly sensitive detection and quantification of tumor mutations in plasma, facilitating accurate tumor profiling and real-time monitoring of tumor evolution. Boreal Genomics also offers the Aurora tool, which purifies and concentrates nucleic acids from various sample types, enhancing the accuracy of sequencing in liquid biopsy applications. These technologies aim to guide therapy selection, improve the efficiency of clinical trials, and accelerate drug development processes.

Covarity

Venture Round in 2010
Covarity, Inc. is a provider of online post-origination commercial loan monitoring and analysis solutions specifically tailored for financial institutions, including banks and credit unions in Canada. Founded in 1999 and based in Kitchener, Canada, Covarity enables lenders to automate the collection and analysis of borrower financial data, thereby enhancing credit risk management on a loan-by-loan basis. Its comprehensive web-based software solution includes features such as borrower tracking, financial document parsing, portfolio reporting, and fraud indicators. By offering actionable insights and control, Covarity helps financial institutions improve portfolio health, reduce operational costs, and enhance client service. The company's modular approach allows lenders to select functionalities that best fit their portfolio needs, ultimately fostering a proactive management style that addresses potential concerns before they escalate. Covarity serves a diverse clientele, including notable financial institutions such as RBC Financial and BMO Financial.

Celator Pharmaceuticals

Series D in 2010
Celator Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative therapies for cancer treatment. Utilizing its proprietary CombiPlex technology platform, the company designs and evaluates optimized drug combinations that integrate traditional chemotherapies with molecularly targeted agents to enhance anti-cancer efficacy. Notable products in its pipeline include VYXEOS, a nano-scale liposomal formulation of irinotecan and floxuridine, and CPX-351, a liposomal formulation of cytarabine and daunorubicin, both in Phase III clinical trials for acute myeloid leukemia. Additionally, CPX-1, a liposomal formulation of irinotecan and floxuridine, has completed Phase II studies for colorectal cancer. Celator also has a preclinical candidate, CPX-8, which is a hydrophobic docetaxel prodrug nanoparticle formulation. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Ewing, New Jersey, Celator Pharmaceuticals operates as a subsidiary of Jazz Pharmaceuticals Public Limited Company.

Morega Systems

Series B in 2010
Morega Systems Inc. is a software and consumer product company that specializes in advanced media mobility solutions tailored for the digital home. The company develops software and services that facilitate multimedia portability and streaming for business customers globally. With capabilities in transcoding, transcrypting, and quality of service-aware streaming, Morega offers comprehensive solutions for premium service operators and hardware vendors. Their applications include side-loading, place-shifting, and targeted ad insertion, enhancing consumer experiences with innovative products that enable seamless access to both premium and personal media content. Additionally, Morega utilizes a remote proxy server to manage network addresses, ensuring consumers can easily access pictures, music, and video on any IP device.

Copperleaf

Series A in 2010
Copperleaf Technologies Inc., established in 2000 and headquartered in Burnaby, Canada, specializes in enterprise software solutions for asset-intensive organizations worldwide. The company helps clients optimize their capital planning, asset lifecycle management, and budgeting processes by providing data-driven insights. Its flagship product, Copperleaf C55, is an Asset Investment Planning and Management (AIPM) solution that enables risk-informed decision-making through real-time data analysis. Additionally, Copperleaf ESP aids utilities in managing demand-side projects and programs. Serving industries such as electrical power generation, transmission, distribution, gas, and water utilities, Copperleaf's solutions are distributed globally via expert partners. The company is recognized for its growth and commitment to shaping asset management standards, including ISO 55000.

Redlen Technologies

Venture Round in 2010
Redlen Technologies Inc. specializes in the manufacturing of cadmium zinc telluride (CZT) semiconductors, which are crucial for a variety of radiation detection and imaging applications, including nuclear cardiology, CT scanning, baggage scanning, and bomb detection. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Saanichton, Canada, the company has developed a proprietary production process known as the Traveling Heater Method (THM), which enhances the performance, cost-efficiency, and availability of CZT wafers. This innovation positions Redlen as a leader in the medical and security imaging markets, enabling widespread adoption of advanced detection technologies. Additionally, the company provides high-purity cadmium telluride feedstock solutions for the thin-film solar photovoltaic market, further diversifying its product offerings and contributing to the growth of semiconductor materials in renewable energy applications.

Vitrium Systems

Venture Round in 2010
Vitrium Systems Inc. is a Vancouver-based company that specializes in document security and digital rights management (DRM) software. Founded in 2005, it provides solutions for protecting and managing proprietary, confidential, and revenue-generating content, including PDFs, office files, images, and videos. Vitrium's software empowers creators, publishers, and distributors to control access and usage of their documents through features such as military-grade encryption, file-level protection, and extensive DRM controls. The company's offerings include secure file sharing, tracking and analytics, and a central user portal, as well as consulting, implementation, integration, and support services. Vitrium serves a diverse range of industries, including education, research, financial services, media, and technology. Its technology can integrate seamlessly with existing enterprise systems, enhancing content security and providing insights into content consumption by users.

Bering Media

Series A in 2010
Bering Media specializes in providing advanced technology solutions for internet service providers and advertisers. Their platform enables targeted advertising campaigns by leveraging carrier data while ensuring that this sensitive information remains secure within the carrier's network. This doubleblind privacy technology allows advertisers to reach local consumers online across various websites using hyperlocal geo-targeting. The company's services are utilized by major US broadband service providers, supporting campaigns from both local and national advertisers, as well as their own marketing efforts. Additionally, Bering Media offers privacy-compliant data matching services.

Sampling Technologies

Venture Round in 2010
STI is a marketing solutions provider to the healthcare industry. Our focus is on the safe and effective delivery of innovative pharmaceutical and device sampling programs and marketing solutions for manufacturers. STI provides sales, marketing, and regulatory efficiencies to manufacturers, physicians, patients and pharmacists. STI's SmartTechnologyâ„¢ solutions provide tangible benefits to all stakeholders.

Switch Materials

Series B in 2010
SWITCH Materials Inc. is a Canadian company founded in 2007, specializing in advanced materials that enable innovative smart window solutions for automotive applications, particularly for OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. The company focuses on developing proprietary organic molecules that can switch optical properties on command, allowing for functionalities such as automatic darkening of sunroofs in sunlight to reduce heat and glare. Their technology integrates seamlessly into various applications, including automotive glass, architectural glass, and eyewear. SWITCH Materials also conducts extensive research and development in its laboratories and at Simon Fraser University’s 4D LABS, leveraging the expertise of materials scientists skilled in synthetic chemistry, polymer processing, and optics. The company aims to contribute to lower emissions and enhanced customer experiences in electric vehicle markets, as well as in custom solar management applications.

Oris4

Seed Round in 2010
Oris4 is a provider of a cloud-based enterprise content management platform designed to streamline the organization and management of content across businesses. The platform enables users to integrate various cloud storage services, such as Box, Dropbox, and Google Drive, along with email applications like Gmail and Office 365. This comprehensive solution facilitates efficient searching, storing, and sharing of information, allowing organizations to effectively manage their content resources. Additionally, Oris4 offers full integration with Salesforce, enabling users to access all account-related content directly within their Salesforce interface. This innovative approach enhances productivity by consolidating disparate sources of information into a single, accessible platform.

General Fusion

Series A in 2009
General Fusion Inc., established in 2002 and headquartered in Burnaby, Canada, specializes in developing commercial Magnetized Target Fusion (MTF), a hybrid fusion method combining magnetic confinement and inertial confinement principles. The company focuses on creating utility-scale fusion power using its patent-pending MTF concept, which has the potential to provide clean, safe, and economical energy. General Fusion develops key subsystems such as plasma injectors, acoustic drivers, and liquid metal vortex compression tests to advance its MTF technology. Backed by a global syndicate of investors, industry leaders, and technology pioneers, General Fusion aims to demonstrate and commercialize its innovative fusion power plants by the end of the decade.

Covarity

Venture Round in 2009
Covarity, Inc. is a provider of online post-origination commercial loan monitoring and analysis solutions specifically tailored for financial institutions, including banks and credit unions in Canada. Founded in 1999 and based in Kitchener, Canada, Covarity enables lenders to automate the collection and analysis of borrower financial data, thereby enhancing credit risk management on a loan-by-loan basis. Its comprehensive web-based software solution includes features such as borrower tracking, financial document parsing, portfolio reporting, and fraud indicators. By offering actionable insights and control, Covarity helps financial institutions improve portfolio health, reduce operational costs, and enhance client service. The company's modular approach allows lenders to select functionalities that best fit their portfolio needs, ultimately fostering a proactive management style that addresses potential concerns before they escalate. Covarity serves a diverse clientele, including notable financial institutions such as RBC Financial and BMO Financial.

Teradici

Series C in 2009
Teradici Corporation specializes in PC-over-IP (PCoIP) technology, which transfers the image of software from central servers or workstations to various end-points, facilitating local, remote, mobile, and collaborative work styles. The company offers a range of PCoIP solutions, including zero clients, optimized thin clients, hardware accelerators, remote workstation cards, workstation access software, and a management console for streamlined deployment and management of PCoIP devices. Teradici's offerings extend to cloud solutions such as desktop virtualization infrastructure and Desktop as a Service, as well as optimization and monitoring tools. The company's clientele includes Fortune 500 enterprises, educational institutions, government agencies, and service providers across various sectors, including healthcare, media, manufacturing, and construction. Founded in 2004 and based in Burnaby, Canada, Teradici has developed a strong ecosystem of products and services and maintains strategic partnerships with companies like Dell Wyse and Socionext Inc. Its commitment to innovation is underscored by its significant investment in research and development, resulting in over 40 patents.

Zeugma Systems

Series C in 2009
Zeugma Systems is a privately held telecommunications equipment supplier focused on providing open solutions that enhance service deployment for broadband service providers. The company's flagship product, the Zeugma Services Node, is a service delivery router that combines extensive computing power with advanced service and subscriber management capabilities in a fully redundant system. This innovative equipment allows service providers to quickly prototype and launch new revenue-generating services, manage and monitor session flows on a granular level, and enforce quality of service policies. Additionally, Zeugma Systems offers Zeugma OSS for configuration and health management, along with Smart Series Applications that include tools for quality of experience monitoring, enhanced Internet-based video services, improved voice over IP services, and customizable billing frameworks. Overall, Zeugma Systems aims to streamline the delivery of high-value services while reducing the complexity and number of edge devices required in broadband networks.

OneChip Photonics

Series A in 2009
OneChip Photonics specializes in the development of optical transceiver chips designed for mass applications. The company has created an integrated fiber-to-the-home transceiver, which is unique in the market. This innovation aims to reduce costs while simultaneously enhancing performance, making it a significant advancement in the field of optical communications. By focusing on these objectives, OneChip Photonics seeks to address the growing demand for efficient and cost-effective optical solutions.

GenoLogics

Series C in 2009
GenoLogics, Inc. is a software development company that specializes in laboratory information management systems to enhance the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Victoria, Canada, with an additional office in Redwood City, California, GenoLogics offers its BaseSpace Clarity LIMS, which supports research and clinical laboratories by tracking samples throughout the testing process. This platform facilitates improved accuracy, cost reduction, and quality maintenance. The company focuses on translational medicine and systems biology, providing solutions that enable integration across multiple laboratories and enhance biomedical research efforts. As of August 2015, GenoLogics operates as a subsidiary of Illumina Inc.

Mixpo

Series B in 2009
Mixpo, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that operates a comprehensive advertising platform specializing in social, display, and video advertising. Founded in 2002, Mixpo provides tools for advertisers, agencies, and media companies to create, deliver, and measure digital advertising campaigns effectively. The platform enhances campaign performance by integrating channels, assets, and providing advanced capabilities such as measurement, bid optimization, targeting, and retargeting. It also offers solutions tailored for brand advertisers, local creative services, national networks, and advertising exchanges. Known for its innovative technology and deep data insights, Mixpo facilitates ad verification and performance analysis across various demographics and devices. As of 2017, Mixpo functions as a subsidiary of Netsertive, Inc.

Layer 7 Technologies

Venture Round in 2009
Layer 7 Technologies provides security and management products for API-driven integrations spanning the extended hybrid enterprise. It offers API management solutions such as API Proxy, a virtual API gateway that gives API publishers a tool for securing, orchestrating, and optimizing APIs as well as enforcing SLAs; XML Firewall that is designed to address access, federation, and message security needs in service oriented architecture (SOA) based integrations; SOA Gateway, an API Gateway that provides data translation, contextual routing, SLA management, caching, protocol switching, and B2B functionality; and Mobile Access Gateway, which simplifies the process of adapting internal data, application, and security infrastructure for mobile use. The company also offers developer management solutions, including API Portal, a platform for developer onboarding, engagement, and management; and operations management solutions such as API Service Manager that simplifies API, service, and gateway management across datacenters and the cloud. In addition, it offers identity management solutions, including OAuth Toolkit which empowers users to control access to their APIs; and Security Token Service for API identity translation and federation. Further, the company offers API academy training in the areas of introduction, API design and architecture, API strategy consulting, and hackathon management; IT services, such as architectural consulting, implementation, and operational health check; and gateway, API portal, and administrator training services. The company was founded in 2003 and is based in Vancouver, Canada. Currently, it operates as a subsidiary of CA Technologies.

xkoto

Series C in 2009
Founded in 2005, xkoto's technology platform enables the replication and virtualization of data. The GRIDSCALE Database Load Balancer manages a geographic grid of standard, commercial databases, making them appear virtually as a single local database so that applications become continuously available and horizontally scalable. Through its proven disruptive technology, xkoto currently empowers SMBs and Fortune 100 companies to decrease costs and increase utilization. Recently named one of Deloitte's 2007 Companies-to-Watch, xkoto's technology partners include IBM, Microsoft, Novell, Sun Microsystems and Sybase. xkoto is based in Toronto and Boston.

Bootup Labs

Seed Round in 2008
Bootup Labs was a startup accelerator based in Vancouver, Canada, founded in 2008. It focused on assisting early-stage companies, particularly in the digital media sector, in becoming fundable ventures. The organization recruited promising entrepreneurs and provided them with essential resources, including mentorship, ongoing support, investment, and office space. Through its comprehensive approach, Bootup Labs aimed to help startups define their business models and secure venture financing, ultimately guiding eight companies from inception to a state of readiness for funding.

Sysomos

Seed Round in 2008
Sysomos Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in Software as a Service (SaaS) social media analytics and intelligence management solutions. Established in 2007, Sysomos provides a comprehensive social intelligence platform designed to assist businesses, brands, advertisers, and agencies in navigating the social media landscape. The platform enables users to listen, measure, understand, and engage with social conversations, offering tools such as Heartbeat for real-time social media management, Sysomos MAP as a search engine, and Sysomos Expion for content planning and analytics. Additionally, Sysomos Gaze monitors images for campaign management, while Sysomos Influence identifies key influencers driving brand engagement. The company’s solutions leverage contextual text analytics and data mining technologies to collect vast amounts of social media conversations from various sources, empowering users to make informed business decisions. Sysomos operates as a subsidiary of Meltwater News US Inc. as of April 2018.

Librestream

Venture Round in 2008
Librestream Technologies Inc., established in 2003 and headquartered in Winnipeg, Canada, specializes in mobile video collaboration solutions for Fortune 500 organizations. Its flagship product, Onsight, enables real-time virtual presence for remote experts to assess environments and troubleshoot equipment. Onsight's suite of products includes collaboration software, rugged smart cameras, and management tools, serving diverse industries such as manufacturing, oil and gas, healthcare, and government. Librestream's solutions help enterprises achieve cost-efficiencies through accelerated problem resolution, reduced downtime, and improved productivity. The company has strategic partnerships with industry leaders like Cisco Systems and Verizon Wireless.

Cytochroma

Series C in 2008
Cytochroma is a clinical stage specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing prescription products aimed at addressing vitamin D insufficiency and secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) linked to chronic kidney disease (CKD). The company has a portfolio of innovative therapies specifically designed to safely and effectively treat patients with vitamin D deficiency and SHPT across various stages of CKD. Additionally, Cytochroma is working on novel treatments targeting elevated blood phosphorus levels, or hyperphosphatemia, to enhance the management of SHPT in CKD patients.

Celator Pharmaceuticals

Series C in 2008
Celator Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative therapies for cancer treatment. Utilizing its proprietary CombiPlex technology platform, the company designs and evaluates optimized drug combinations that integrate traditional chemotherapies with molecularly targeted agents to enhance anti-cancer efficacy. Notable products in its pipeline include VYXEOS, a nano-scale liposomal formulation of irinotecan and floxuridine, and CPX-351, a liposomal formulation of cytarabine and daunorubicin, both in Phase III clinical trials for acute myeloid leukemia. Additionally, CPX-1, a liposomal formulation of irinotecan and floxuridine, has completed Phase II studies for colorectal cancer. Celator also has a preclinical candidate, CPX-8, which is a hydrophobic docetaxel prodrug nanoparticle formulation. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Ewing, New Jersey, Celator Pharmaceuticals operates as a subsidiary of Jazz Pharmaceuticals Public Limited Company.

iMPath Networks

Venture Round in 2008
iMPath Networks is a seasoned provider of video networking solutions, specializing in the development and deployment of high-definition surveillance systems. With over 20 years of experience, the company has established itself as a leader in Video over IP technology, catering to the needs of major system integrators globally. Headquartered in Halifax, with additional operations in Ottawa, iMPath Networks offers a range of products, including HD-CVI cameras that deliver high-quality, real-time video and audio recording capabilities. Its solutions are utilized by large systems integrators across North America, Europe, and Asia, ensuring robust video networking services tailored to complex requirements.

Sutus

Venture Round in 2008
Sutus is a provider of comprehensive communication and IT services tailored for small businesses, focusing on those with 3 to 25 employees. They offer solutions that work seamlessly across Windows, Mac, and Linux systems, integrating with popular email clients like Microsoft Outlook, Entourage, and Apple Mail. Their key services include network infrastructure setup, secure file sharing capabilities, collaboration tools, and fully integrated telephone handsets, all managed through their central platform, Sutus Business Central.

Inimex Pharmaceuticals

Series B in 2008
Inimex Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Burnaby, Canada, specializing in the development and commercialization of innate defense regulators (IDRs). These innovative agents are designed to selectively modulate the body's innate immune responses without inducing inflammation. The company's lead product, IMX942, aims to enhance survival rates, mitigate tissue damage, and decrease the risk of bacterial infections. Inimex's IDRs are intended for the treatment of various infections and conditions related to tissue injury, including ventilator-associated pneumonia, tracheobronchitis, bacteremia, endocarditis, mucositis, and certain cancers. Founded in 2001, Inimex Pharmaceuticals is focused on advancing its clinical-stage products to improve patient outcomes.

BumpTop

Seed Round in 2008
BumpTop is a developer of innovative 3D desktop software that offers users a unique and customizable interface for their computer screens. By utilizing a 3D environment, BumpTop enhances the user experience through physics-based animations, enabling users to interact with their digital documents in a more intuitive manner. Users can push, pull, and pile their files, creating a personalized workspace that mimics a physical desktop. This approach aims to improve organization and accessibility, making it easier for users to manage their digital content.

Adnavance Technologies

Series B in 2008
Adnavance Technologies is an early-stage developer of direct detection molecular diagnostic tests. The company's patented and ultra-sensitive metalized-DNA (M-DNAâ„¢) technology may eliminate the need for amplification for a large number of these tests. This technology provides many significant advantages over existing methods, including ease of use, time to result and cost. The platform is simple and inexpensive and is expected to receive FDA approval for use by any laboratory.

D-Wave Systems

Series C in 2008
D-Wave Systems Inc. is a pioneering company in the field of quantum computing, recognized as the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Burnaby, Canada, D-Wave specializes in the development, fabrication, and integration of superconducting quantum computers. The company offers a range of products, including the D-Wave Two System, a commercial quantum computer, and D-Wave Hybrid, an open-source platform for creating hybrid quantum-classical applications. Leap, its cloud-based service, provides real-time access to quantum computing resources along with development tools and educational content. D-Wave’s quantum computers are applied across various sectors, addressing challenges in mission planning, logistics, machine learning, and optimization problems, among others. The company serves diverse industries, including defense, finance, energy, and academia, and also offers professional services, training, and customer support to enhance user experience and application development.

Azorus

Venture Round in 2008
Azorus Inc. is a customer relationship management (CRM) solutions provider focused on the higher education sector, established in 2002 and based in Halifax, Canada. The company specializes in offering web-based tools that streamline the recruitment and admission processes for higher education institutions in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands. Azorus's platform is designed to enhance recruitment strategies by automating various aspects of student admission, allowing institutions to efficiently identify and enroll prospective students. Through collaboration with its university clients, Azorus has developed a robust and user-friendly system aimed at transforming enrollment efforts into a more effective and less burdensome experience.

Zeugma Systems

Series B in 2007
Zeugma Systems is a privately held telecommunications equipment supplier focused on providing open solutions that enhance service deployment for broadband service providers. The company's flagship product, the Zeugma Services Node, is a service delivery router that combines extensive computing power with advanced service and subscriber management capabilities in a fully redundant system. This innovative equipment allows service providers to quickly prototype and launch new revenue-generating services, manage and monitor session flows on a granular level, and enforce quality of service policies. Additionally, Zeugma Systems offers Zeugma OSS for configuration and health management, along with Smart Series Applications that include tools for quality of experience monitoring, enhanced Internet-based video services, improved voice over IP services, and customizable billing frameworks. Overall, Zeugma Systems aims to streamline the delivery of high-value services while reducing the complexity and number of edge devices required in broadband networks.

CellFor

Venture Round in 2007
CellFor is a prominent independent supplier of high technology seedlings, specializing in the production of genetically superior conifer seedlings for the global forest industry. The company employs plant biotechnology to enhance seedling quality without resorting to genetic modification. Its primary focus is on loblolly pine seedlings, which are vital for sustainable forestry practices. Through innovative techniques and a commitment to advancing forestry biotechnology, CellFor aims to support the needs of the forest industry while promoting environmental sustainability.

xkoto

Series B in 2007
Founded in 2005, xkoto's technology platform enables the replication and virtualization of data. The GRIDSCALE Database Load Balancer manages a geographic grid of standard, commercial databases, making them appear virtually as a single local database so that applications become continuously available and horizontally scalable. Through its proven disruptive technology, xkoto currently empowers SMBs and Fortune 100 companies to decrease costs and increase utilization. Recently named one of Deloitte's 2007 Companies-to-Watch, xkoto's technology partners include IBM, Microsoft, Novell, Sun Microsystems and Sybase. xkoto is based in Toronto and Boston.

BTI Systems

Series D in 2007
BTI Systems Inc. is a provider of cloud and metro networking software and systems, catering to carriers, colocation, content, service providers, and cloud infrastructure companies globally. Founded in 2000 and based in Kanata, Canada, BTI specializes in high-bandwidth network infrastructure solutions, offering products such as the BTI Intelligent Cloud Connect platforms for cloud service delivery and data center interconnect, Packet Optical Transport platforms for various metro and regional services, and Access and Aggregation Platforms for carrier Ethernet and mobile backhaul applications. The company also provides Ethernet Access Platforms that enable service providers to extend services to customer premises and cell towers. Additionally, BTI offers BTI proNX software for centralized network visibility and control, along with solutions for software-defined networking and network functions virtualization. With over 380 customers, BTI Systems is recognized for its ability to enhance operational efficiencies and deliver high-value services to both businesses and consumers worldwide.

Neuromed Pharmaceuticals

Series E in 2007
Neuromed Pharmaceuticals is focused on the development, production, and marketing of pain therapies in Canada and the United States. Neuromed Pharmaceuticals was acquired by Zalicus in December 2009. Neuromed Pharmaceuticals was founded in 1998 and is based in Vancouver, Canada.

Kibboko

Series B in 2007
Kibboko, Inc. designs and develops content management software. The company's product is called Scout. It is a content personalization system for publishers. Served over 30 million unique visitors.

Paymentus

Venture Round in 2007
Paymentus Corporation is a provider of electronic billing and payment solutions in North America, offering a cloud-based, Software-as-a-Service platform designed for direct-bill organizations. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, with additional offices across various U.S. and Canadian cities, Paymentus enables real-time payments through multiple channels, including online, mobile, and interactive voice response. The platform supports a wide range of funding methods and is compliant with tier 1 PCI standards, ensuring secure transactions. Paymentus serves diverse sectors, including utilities, healthcare, insurance, financial services, and government, by integrating with clients' core financial and operational systems to enhance customer engagement and streamline revenue management processes. The company generates revenue primarily through transaction fees associated with the payment services it provides.

Celator Pharmaceuticals

Series C in 2007
Celator Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative therapies for cancer treatment. Utilizing its proprietary CombiPlex technology platform, the company designs and evaluates optimized drug combinations that integrate traditional chemotherapies with molecularly targeted agents to enhance anti-cancer efficacy. Notable products in its pipeline include VYXEOS, a nano-scale liposomal formulation of irinotecan and floxuridine, and CPX-351, a liposomal formulation of cytarabine and daunorubicin, both in Phase III clinical trials for acute myeloid leukemia. Additionally, CPX-1, a liposomal formulation of irinotecan and floxuridine, has completed Phase II studies for colorectal cancer. Celator also has a preclinical candidate, CPX-8, which is a hydrophobic docetaxel prodrug nanoparticle formulation. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Ewing, New Jersey, Celator Pharmaceuticals operates as a subsidiary of Jazz Pharmaceuticals Public Limited Company.

Switch Materials

Venture Round in 2007
SWITCH Materials Inc. is a Canadian company founded in 2007, specializing in advanced materials that enable innovative smart window solutions for automotive applications, particularly for OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. The company focuses on developing proprietary organic molecules that can switch optical properties on command, allowing for functionalities such as automatic darkening of sunroofs in sunlight to reduce heat and glare. Their technology integrates seamlessly into various applications, including automotive glass, architectural glass, and eyewear. SWITCH Materials also conducts extensive research and development in its laboratories and at Simon Fraser University’s 4D LABS, leveraging the expertise of materials scientists skilled in synthetic chemistry, polymer processing, and optics. The company aims to contribute to lower emissions and enhanced customer experiences in electric vehicle markets, as well as in custom solar management applications.

Morega Systems

Series A in 2007
Morega Systems Inc. is a software and consumer product company that specializes in advanced media mobility solutions tailored for the digital home. The company develops software and services that facilitate multimedia portability and streaming for business customers globally. With capabilities in transcoding, transcrypting, and quality of service-aware streaming, Morega offers comprehensive solutions for premium service operators and hardware vendors. Their applications include side-loading, place-shifting, and targeted ad insertion, enhancing consumer experiences with innovative products that enable seamless access to both premium and personal media content. Additionally, Morega utilizes a remote proxy server to manage network addresses, ensuring consumers can easily access pictures, music, and video on any IP device.

NowPublic

Series A in 2007
NowPublic is a user-generated social news website that serves as a crowdsourcing news network. It allows individuals to contribute and share news related to politics, culture, entertainment, and various life events through photos and video headlines. The platform aims to connect citizen journalists with major news organizations, facilitating real-time coverage of significant events as they unfold. By leveraging the contributions of everyday users, NowPublic enhances the diversity and immediacy of news reporting, providing a unique perspective on current affairs.

Protiva Biotherapeutics

Venture Round in 2007
Protiva Biotherapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company in the development stage that specializes in nucleic acid-based pharmaceutical products. It aims to combat various human diseases, including cancer, influenza, Ebola, inflammatory diseases, and chronic viral infections. The company's product pipeline includes Pro 1, a tumor cell growth inhibitor; Pro-101, an siRNA product targeting tumor growth-related proteins; and Pro-B, which inhibits apolipoprotein B expression. Additionally, Protiva develops Pro-EBOV and Pro-MARV, which are designed to inhibit the replication of the Ebola and Marburg viruses, respectively. The company also employs Stable Nucleic-Acid Lipid Particle technology to facilitate the delivery of nucleic acid payloads to target cells. Furthermore, Protiva is engaged in developing siRNA products for the treatment of hepatitis B and C. Founded in 2000, Protiva Biotherapeutics is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with a research and development facility located in Vancouver, Canada. As of 2008, it operates as a subsidiary of Tekmira Pharmaceuticals Corp.

NowPublic

Series A in 2007
NowPublic is a user-generated social news website that serves as a crowdsourcing news network. It allows individuals to contribute and share news related to politics, culture, entertainment, and various life events through photos and video headlines. The platform aims to connect citizen journalists with major news organizations, facilitating real-time coverage of significant events as they unfold. By leveraging the contributions of everyday users, NowPublic enhances the diversity and immediacy of news reporting, providing a unique perspective on current affairs.

Distil Interactive

Series A in 2007
Distil Interactive, Ltd., founded in 2005 and based in Ottawa, Canada, specializes in developing automated teaching and testing solutions aimed at enhancing personnel skills training and assessment. The company offers a digital game-based learning platform designed for certification and training bodies, enabling them to consistently and accurately teach and evaluate skills and behaviors. With its focus on interactive and intuitive e-learning, Distil Interactive facilitates effective skill development and assessment through innovative technology.

SiGe Semiconductor

Venture Round in 2007
SiGe Semiconductor, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in the design and production of radio frequency (RF) integrated circuits and multi-chip modules tailored for the wireless consumer electronics market. The company provides a range of products, including wireless LAN front end modules, dual band front end modules, and discrete power amplifiers, along with WiMAX power amplifiers, transceivers, GPS radio integrated circuits, GPS receivers, and Bluetooth power amplifiers. SiGe Semiconductor distributes its RF solutions through a network of distributors, serving various applications in computing, home entertainment, and mobile devices across regions such as Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and North America.

EQO

Series B in 2007
Like most other players in this space, EQO helps save you money on long distance calls by bridging long distance calls over cheaper IP lines. What essentially happens is that your phone an EQO server on a local number, which transfers your call onto cheaper data lines across the internet, and then hops back onto standard phone lines and through another local number to the callee. The call only costs you minutes from your phone plan and the data cost for the VOIP line which runs 95-98% less than standard calling rates. Callers will store value for phone calls in EQO credits. However, calling another EQO user is free.

Octopz

Venture Round in 2007
Octopz Inc., established in 2007 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, specializes in developing online collaboration technologies tailored for creative professionals. Its platform enables colleagues and partners to work together or independently via text messaging, VoIP, webcams, supporting multiple document types, and offers features for saving, archiving, retrieving, reviewing, and providing feedback on projects.

Covarity

Venture Round in 2007
Covarity, Inc. is a provider of online post-origination commercial loan monitoring and analysis solutions specifically tailored for financial institutions, including banks and credit unions in Canada. Founded in 1999 and based in Kitchener, Canada, Covarity enables lenders to automate the collection and analysis of borrower financial data, thereby enhancing credit risk management on a loan-by-loan basis. Its comprehensive web-based software solution includes features such as borrower tracking, financial document parsing, portfolio reporting, and fraud indicators. By offering actionable insights and control, Covarity helps financial institutions improve portfolio health, reduce operational costs, and enhance client service. The company's modular approach allows lenders to select functionalities that best fit their portfolio needs, ultimately fostering a proactive management style that addresses potential concerns before they escalate. Covarity serves a diverse clientele, including notable financial institutions such as RBC Financial and BMO Financial.

Virtual Expert Clinics

Series C in 2007
Virtual Expert Clinics develops online educational therapy supports for schools and districts to educate students with developmental disorders in Canada and the United States. It offers AutismPro, a subscription-based online program that guides parents, therapists, and teachers to design, build, and manage educational therapeutic programs for children with autism. The company was founded in 2004 and is based in Fredericton, Canada with an additional office in Denver, Colorado.

Sirific Wireless

Series C in 2007
Sirific Wireless is a semiconductor company specializing in the design and development of CMOS RF transceivers for the wireless communications market. Founded in 2000, the company is headquartered in Richardson, Texas, with additional offices in Waterloo, Canada, and Seoul, Korea. Sirific Wireless offers a range of products, including monolithic multi-mode wireless designs, digital direct conversion products, Harmony direct upconversion transmitters, and its NEXUS platform. The NEXUS platform integrates various technologies such as HSDPA, WCDMA, EDGE, GPRS, and GSM, featuring on-chip receive diversity to create transceivers suitable for multi-mode and multi-band wireless applications.

Targeted Growth

Series D in 2007
Targeted Growth, Inc. is a crop biotechnology company based in Seattle, Washington, with additional laboratories in the United States and Canada. Founded in 1998, the company specializes in developing technologies that enhance seed size and agricultural yields for both food and biofuel markets. Targeted Growth focuses on improving various crops, including canola, soybean, corn, and camelina, which are essential raw materials for renewable fuel production, such as ethanol and biodiesel. By increasing crop fertility and yield, Targeted Growth aims to support farmers and contribute to sustainable energy solutions.

Trigence Semiconductor

Series B in 2007
Trigence Semiconductor, Inc. is an audio integrated circuit design and solution provider based in Tokyo, Japan, with additional offices in the United States, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Founded in 2006, the company specializes in high-quality audio technology, offering digital audio products such as Digital Speaker Modules, which include speakers, enclosures, connectors, audio DSPs, and interfaces aimed at simplifying audio functionality for PCs, tablets, and smartphones. Trigence's product portfolio serves a variety of applications, including computers, laptops, headsets, soundbars, and Bluetooth speakers. Their innovative audio systems utilize unique algorithms to enhance speaker response, delivering clear audio output while optimizing power consumption compared to traditional methods. The company distributes its products through a network of distributors, catering to both consumer and IT markets.

Sofea

Venture Round in 2007
Sofea Inc. provides Custom Computer Programming Services. The company has headquarters in Toronto, Canada.

Cytochroma

Series C in 2007
Cytochroma is a clinical stage specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing prescription products aimed at addressing vitamin D insufficiency and secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) linked to chronic kidney disease (CKD). The company has a portfolio of innovative therapies specifically designed to safely and effectively treat patients with vitamin D deficiency and SHPT across various stages of CKD. Additionally, Cytochroma is working on novel treatments targeting elevated blood phosphorus levels, or hyperphosphatemia, to enhance the management of SHPT in CKD patients.

PlanetEye

Series A in 2007
PlanetEye is an online travel service that caters to travelers seeking a comprehensive platform for planning their journeys. The company offers an intuitive planning tool that integrates advanced mapping technology with a wealth of travel content, sourced from both in-house writers and professional contributors. Central to its offerings is the Travel Pack feature, which allows users to curate and organize geotagged photographs, attractions, hotels, and restaurants while planning their trips. By providing personalized destination guides, PlanetEye helps users explore and discover new places based on their preferences, making travel planning more engaging and accessible.

Aegera Therapeutics

Series C in 2006
Aegera Therapeutics is a clinical stage biotechnology company that specializes in developing targeted therapeutics to meet significant unmet medical needs. The company has multiple clinical programs, focusing primarily on oncology and neuropathic pain. Its oncology initiatives include treatments for various cancers, such as chronic lymphocytic leukemia, acute myeloid leukemia, non-small cell lung cancer, pancreatic cancer, and hepatocellular carcinoma. Additionally, Aegera is exploring therapies for solid tumors and peripheral neuropathy in diabetic patients. The company also works on small molecule inhibitors aimed at treating multiple cancers, as well as inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. Aegera is committed to leveraging its core technologies and expertise to identify and advance novel development candidates from preclinical stages into clinical trials.

GenoLogics

Series B in 2006
GenoLogics, Inc. is a software development company that specializes in laboratory information management systems to enhance the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Victoria, Canada, with an additional office in Redwood City, California, GenoLogics offers its BaseSpace Clarity LIMS, which supports research and clinical laboratories by tracking samples throughout the testing process. This platform facilitates improved accuracy, cost reduction, and quality maintenance. The company focuses on translational medicine and systems biology, providing solutions that enable integration across multiple laboratories and enhance biomedical research efforts. As of August 2015, GenoLogics operates as a subsidiary of Illumina Inc.

Action Pharma

Series A in 2006
Action Pharma A/S is a biotechnology company focused on research and development of innovative drug candidates aimed at treating cardiovascular, inflammatory, and metabolic diseases. Founded in 2000 and based in Holte, Denmark, the company specializes in discovering and developing new treatment concepts, particularly those targeting melanocortin receptors. Its product pipeline includes AP214, a modified peptide analogue for preventing post-surgical kidney injury related to cardiac surgeries, as well as the AP1030 and AP11 series, which are oral anti-diabetic medications designed for patients with type-II diabetes who are overweight or obese. Additionally, Action Pharma is developing AP1189, an oral anti-inflammatory compound for conditions like inflammatory bowel disease and rheumatoid arthritis, and AP405, which targets inflammatory skin diseases such as atopic dermatitis. The company's efforts are geared toward achieving clinical proof of concept for its drug candidates, facilitating partnerships for further development and commercialization.

Layer 7 Technologies

Series B in 2006
Layer 7 Technologies provides security and management products for API-driven integrations spanning the extended hybrid enterprise. It offers API management solutions such as API Proxy, a virtual API gateway that gives API publishers a tool for securing, orchestrating, and optimizing APIs as well as enforcing SLAs; XML Firewall that is designed to address access, federation, and message security needs in service oriented architecture (SOA) based integrations; SOA Gateway, an API Gateway that provides data translation, contextual routing, SLA management, caching, protocol switching, and B2B functionality; and Mobile Access Gateway, which simplifies the process of adapting internal data, application, and security infrastructure for mobile use. The company also offers developer management solutions, including API Portal, a platform for developer onboarding, engagement, and management; and operations management solutions such as API Service Manager that simplifies API, service, and gateway management across datacenters and the cloud. In addition, it offers identity management solutions, including OAuth Toolkit which empowers users to control access to their APIs; and Security Token Service for API identity translation and federation. Further, the company offers API academy training in the areas of introduction, API design and architecture, API strategy consulting, and hackathon management; IT services, such as architectural consulting, implementation, and operational health check; and gateway, API portal, and administrator training services. The company was founded in 2003 and is based in Vancouver, Canada. Currently, it operates as a subsidiary of CA Technologies.

CellFor

Venture Round in 2006
CellFor is a prominent independent supplier of high technology seedlings, specializing in the production of genetically superior conifer seedlings for the global forest industry. The company employs plant biotechnology to enhance seedling quality without resorting to genetic modification. Its primary focus is on loblolly pine seedlings, which are vital for sustainable forestry practices. Through innovative techniques and a commitment to advancing forestry biotechnology, CellFor aims to support the needs of the forest industry while promoting environmental sustainability.

Distil Interactive

Venture Round in 2006
Distil Interactive, Ltd., founded in 2005 and based in Ottawa, Canada, specializes in developing automated teaching and testing solutions aimed at enhancing personnel skills training and assessment. The company offers a digital game-based learning platform designed for certification and training bodies, enabling them to consistently and accurately teach and evaluate skills and behaviors. With its focus on interactive and intuitive e-learning, Distil Interactive facilitates effective skill development and assessment through innovative technology.

Protiva Biotherapeutics

Series C in 2006
Protiva Biotherapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company in the development stage that specializes in nucleic acid-based pharmaceutical products. It aims to combat various human diseases, including cancer, influenza, Ebola, inflammatory diseases, and chronic viral infections. The company's product pipeline includes Pro 1, a tumor cell growth inhibitor; Pro-101, an siRNA product targeting tumor growth-related proteins; and Pro-B, which inhibits apolipoprotein B expression. Additionally, Protiva develops Pro-EBOV and Pro-MARV, which are designed to inhibit the replication of the Ebola and Marburg viruses, respectively. The company also employs Stable Nucleic-Acid Lipid Particle technology to facilitate the delivery of nucleic acid payloads to target cells. Furthermore, Protiva is engaged in developing siRNA products for the treatment of hepatitis B and C. Founded in 2000, Protiva Biotherapeutics is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with a research and development facility located in Vancouver, Canada. As of 2008, it operates as a subsidiary of Tekmira Pharmaceuticals Corp.
Spot something off? Help us improve by flagging any incorrect or outdated information. Just email us at support@teaserclub.com. Your feedback is most welcome.