Hedgewood

Hedgewood is the personal investment vehicle of long time internet entrepreneur Jesse Rasch. It invests using proprietary capital, allowing for longer investment horizons and a broad range of asset classes. Further, as a globally minded investor, Hedgewood actively pursues and engages in a wide variety of investment opportunities in Canada, the United States, and internationally.

Greg Leung

Vice President Finance

Jesse Rasch

Founder and Managing Director

Vinay Vishwanath

Vice President Investments

116 past transactions

Ready, Set, Food!

Seed Round in 2020
Ready, Set, Food! is a California-based company founded in 2017 that focuses on reducing the risk of food allergies in infants. The company manufactures and sells pre-measured daily packets designed to be mixed with breast milk, formula, or solid food, which contain allergist-developed blends of common allergens such as peanut, egg, and milk. By incorporating these packets into a child's diet, parents can significantly lower the risk of their baby developing allergies by up to 80%. Ready, Set, Food! distributes its products primarily through online channels, providing an accessible solution for parents seeking to promote food tolerance in their children from an early age.

Vetster

Series A in 2020
Vetster is an innovative pet wellness platform that connects pet parents to a marketplace of licensed veterinary professionals for video, chat and voice enabled appointments. For everyone, anytime, day or night.

Unito

Series A in 2020
Unito Inc., founded in 2015 and based in Montréal, Canada, specializes in developing a project management integration tool that enhances collaboration across various teams and departments. The platform automatically synchronizes projects, tasks, and conversations between multiple work management applications, such as Trello, Asana, JIRA, GitHub, Wrike, Zendesk, and Hubspot. By allowing users to connect their existing tools without requiring them to learn new systems, Unito promotes seamless communication and improved workflow. The platform addresses the complexities of integrating disparate software applications, enabling businesses to boost productivity by minimizing the need to switch between different tools and providing flexible synchronization options for tasks and projects.

Darwin Homes

Funding Round in 2020
Darwin Homes, Inc. provides property management services for owners and residents. Its services include repairs and maintenance, leasing, resident screening, rent collection, inspections, and eviction for owners; and services for residents. The company was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Austin, Texas.

Geologie

Seed Round in 2020
Geologie is a consumer goods company that specializes in providing customized skincare for men. The company works to identify your specific skin profile and match it with a personalized regimen. It was founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York, United States.

Leankor

Seed Round in 2019
Leankor is a SaaS enterprise startup providing visual workflow and project management solutions built entirely on the Salesforce App Cloud and integrating with Salesforce CPQ. Leankor's customers deliver their products and services faster, invoice sooner and improve overall cash flow.

Helaina

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Helaina builds better breast milk alternatives for the modern parent. It is dedicated to supporting parents with breastfeeding. It was founded in 2019 by Laura Katz and is headquartered in New York.

Lilia

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Lilia provides end to end fertility support to women. It offers a diagnostic test for fertility hormone testing from home; and a resource hub that connects parents with fertility specialists and provides information on how to navigate reproductive issues. Lilia is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Fellow.app

Seed Round in 2019
Fellow Insights, Inc. is a cloud-based software company based in Ottawa, Canada, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing tools that assist managers, team leaders, and employees in managing work interactions. Its software facilitates one-on-one meetings, team meetings, peer-to-peer feedback, performance reviews, recognition, and priority settings. Fellow is designed to enhance team dynamics by providing personalized recommendations that support team growth. The platform enables effective check-ins, performance appraisals, and feedback, making it suitable for both small teams and larger organizations. It aims to empower leaders with smart suggestions and tools to improve workplace communication and collaboration.

Jumbotail

Series B in 2019
Jumbotail Technologies Pvt. Ltd., founded in 2015 and based in Bengaluru, India, operates an online marketplace focused on connecting wholesale buyers with food and grocery products. The platform serves tens of thousands of Kirana stores, offering a diverse range of high-quality staples, homecare items, packaged foods, and personal care products from leading brands. Jumbotail also provides essential services such as supply chain logistics, a mobile app for order placement, integration with point-of-sale systems, and credit solutions for shop owners facing challenges in obtaining bank loans. The company aims to enhance the food and grocery ecosystem in India through the use of technology and data science, addressing the unique needs of the Indian market. With a strong team composed of alumni from prestigious institutions and experience in major companies, Jumbotail is dedicated to innovating and improving the e-commerce landscape, supply chain efficiency, and financial accessibility in the sector.

CareGuide

Venture Round in 2019
CareGuide Inc. owns and operates online marketplaces that connect families and individual with care providers for everyday care services. It operates a family of online marketplaces for senior care, child care, pet care, and home care services. The company is based in Toronto, Canada.

Synex Medical

Seed Round in 2019
Synex Medical specializes in non-invasive blood testing technology, focusing on the development of a portable device that enables users to monitor metabolite concentrations without penetrating the skin. Utilizing a miniaturized magnetic resonance system, the company can accurately detect critical blood metabolites such as glucose, lactate, and ketones. This innovative approach employs only magnets and radio waves, ensuring there are no adverse health effects associated with its use. By providing precise information about metabolic health, Synex Medical aims to empower individuals to take proactive steps in managing their health and well-being.

Chili Technology

Funding Round in 2019
ChiliSleep is a sleep technology brand focused on the future of sleep-driven health. As the original inventors of the world’s first hydro-powered, temperature-regulated sleep system backed by 10+ years of sleep research and with over a dozen patents pending, ChiliSleep is revolutionizing the way the world sleeps. ChiliSleep’s award-winning sleep solutions chiliPAD™ and OOLER® consistently outperform the competition in the cooling/warming mattress topper category.

Cinchy

Seed Round in 2018
Cinchy Inc. is a technology company based in Toronto, Canada, that specializes in a data collaboration platform utilizing data fabric technology. Founded in 2014, Cinchy's platform connects various data sources within a unified networked architecture, allowing organizations to manage and protect their data more effectively. This innovative approach enables real-time collaboration among multiple systems and users without the need for separate application databases. By facilitating a cross-application data network, Cinchy enhances data accessibility while improving security for both customer and employee information. The platform has been recognized for its capabilities, having received accolades such as best-of-show at Finovate and being featured in Gartner's "Cool Vendors in Data Management." Through its unique architecture, Cinchy aims to eliminate data fragmentation, reduce costs, and streamline operations for enterprises.

Kettle & Fire

Series A in 2018
Kettle and Fire Inc. manufactures and markets bone broth in the United States. It offers beef bone broth; arrow bones from organically raised, organic carrots, organic celery, and organic onions and chicken bone broth; chicken broth, organic roasted poblano pepper, organic green pepper, organic onion, organic carrots, organic garlic, and organic scallions. The company also offers sustainable packaging solutions. It distributes its product through stores and wholesalers, as well as online. Kettle and Fire Inc. was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Austin, Texas.

Feroot, Inc.

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Feroot, Inc. develops intrusion and threat detection platform. It offers Client-facing attack surface monitoring, real time notifications, security access analysis, keystroke sniffing, asset discovery; Alerts and notifications, integrations, data skimming and unauthorized transfer, scripts; Forensics, caching and storing, script difference, loading chain; and Custom scenarios. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Toronto, Canada.
Virgo Surgical Video Solutions, Inc. is a company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing a cloud-based video recording platform tailored for the healthcare sector, particularly in gastroenterology. Incorporated in 2017, Virgo offers its Virgo AI platform, which enables endoscopic video recording while ensuring HIPAA compliance, data encryption, and secure cloud storage. This innovative solution replaces traditional methods of capturing video from procedures like colonoscopies and upper endoscopies, which often relied on DVDs and thumb drives. By streamlining video capture and accessibility, Virgo enhances the ability of gastroenterologists to utilize video for various purposes, including patient care, quality improvement, research, and training.

Delphia

Seed Round in 2018
Delphia Inc., founded in 1993 and based in Toronto, Canada, specializes in creating artificial intelligence-driven surveys designed to assist individuals in making informed decisions regarding careers, education, finances, and health. The company has developed an innovative investment platform that allows users to convert their personal data into investment capital. By sharing personal insights and opinions, individuals can leverage their data to enhance their investment potential, marking a significant shift in how wealth can be built without requiring initial financial resources. Delphia emphasizes the secure use of shared information, ensuring that it is solely utilized to optimize investment returns for its users.

NorthOne

Seed Round in 2018
NorthOne Inc. is a digital banking platform that specializes in providing mobile-first banking solutions for small businesses, freelancers, and startups. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with additional offices in New York and Boston, NorthOne offers an API-enabled bank account that simplifies financial management and transactions. The platform is designed to integrate with various financial tools, including payment processing software like Stripe, to streamline users' financial operations. NorthOne is accessible on both iOS and Android devices, making it convenient for users to manage their finances on the go.

Plastiq

Series B in 2018
Plastiq Inc. is an online payment service that allows users to make payments using credit and debit cards, even when the recipient does not typically accept card payments. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company facilitates payments for various expenses, including tuition, taxes, rent, utilities, and insurance, primarily in the United States and Canada. By processing card payments and converting them into formats that recipients can accept, such as electronic bank transfers or checks, Plastiq enables individuals and businesses to manage their finances more flexibly. This service empowers users to earn credit card rewards, take advantage of early-payment discounts, and utilize their cash flow more effectively, making it easier to manage expenses that traditionally required checks. With a growing presence, Plastiq is committed to advancing innovative payment solutions.

notch

Series A in 2018
ChefHero Inc. is a technology company that operates a mobile and web application designed for businesses in the food service industry to efficiently order wholesale restaurant supplies. Founded in 2015 and based in Toronto, Canada, ChefHero connects restaurants, bars, coffee shops, food trucks, and caterers with regional suppliers. By streamlining the ordering process, the platform allows culinary professionals to focus more on their craft rather than the logistics of supply procurement. ChefHero aims to enhance the operational efficiency of food service businesses through its user-friendly interface and dedicated supplier network.

Jiffy

Seed Round in 2018
Jiffy is an online platform that connects homeowners and businesses with pre-vetted service providers in real time, facilitating a wide range of home and office services. Founded in 2015 and based in Toronto, the platform allows users to easily request services such as appliance repair, carpet cleaning, plumbing, and snow removal, among others. By leveraging proximity and availability, Jiffy streamlines the process of finding qualified professionals for various tasks, enabling users to select and search for services that meet their specific needs. The application is designed to enhance the experience for both service seekers and providers, allowing providers to offer necessary products for their services seamlessly through the platform.

Drop

Series A in 2018
Drop Technologies Inc. operates a mobile-based loyalty platform that enables users to earn reward points on various brands through their debit and credit card purchases. Users can link their cards to the application, allowing them to accumulate points that can be redeemed for experiences, dining, and shopping. The platform caters to brick-and-mortar retailers, online retailers, and subscription services, enhancing the shopping experience by offering personalized rewards based on spending habits. The mobile application is accessible on both iOS and Android devices. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Drop Technologies Inc. was previously known as Drop Loyalty Inc. before rebranding in January 2018.

Archblock

Seed Round in 2018
Archblock, formerly known as TrustToken, Inc., operates a platform for creating asset-backed tokens that facilitate global buying and selling. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company aims to provide a seamless way to tokenize various assets, enabling the conversion of physical assets like gold into digital tokens. Its flagship product, TrueUSD, is a stablecoin that can be redeemed on a 1-for-1 basis for US dollars. Archblock employs a team with diverse backgrounds from prestigious institutions and companies, including Stanford, UC Berkeley, and major financial and tech firms. The platform is designed to align incentives among participants while ensuring compliance with fiduciary standards and creating a transparent audit trail of asset management.

Avro

Seed Round in 2018
Avro Life Science is a Canadian company focused on developing transdermal drug delivery systems, specifically medicated skin patches designed for the pediatric and elderly populations. Utilizing a novel biopolymer as a platform, Avro's technology enables passive delivery of small molecules and drugs directly into the bloodstream, allowing for a slow-release mechanism. This innovative approach aims to enhance medication accessibility while minimizing the impact on the liver, ultimately improving health outcomes and quality of life for its patients.

The Knowledge Society

Seed Round in 2018
The Knowledge Society develops a learning space for children aged between 13-17 years. The program exposes young people to topics such as virtual reality, nanotechnology, and ultra poverty. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California with additional office in Toronto, Canada.

Hyasynth Bio

Seed Round in 2017
Hyasynth Bio is a Montreal-based company that specializes in the production of natural cannabinoid compounds. It focuses on developing innovative solutions for researchers, healthcare professionals, and patients dealing with conditions such as multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, Alzheimer's disease, chronic pain, inflammation, and muscular dystrophy. By leveraging a combination of traditional and modern biological technologies along with computational analysis, Hyasynth Bio aims to create effective drugs for a wide range of diseases. The company utilizes a scalable platform based on engineered microbes to enhance its drug development process, effectively addressing the needs of the medical community.

Paycase

Seed Round in 2017
Paycase operates a mobile platform that leverages bitcoin and blockchain technologies to facilitate money remittance transactions. The platform provides a user-friendly interface for both mobile and desktop users, allowing them to send money to friends and family through various payment methods, including bank-to-bank transfers, door-to-door delivery, and cash pick-up options. By integrating traditional finance with cryptocurrency, Paycase aims to eliminate conventional intermediaries in the remittance process, thereby reducing transaction fees. This decentralized financial approach enhances the speed and transparency of fund transfers, benefiting individuals, businesses, and financial institutions while promoting the adoption of blockchain technologies.

Solink

Venture Round in 2017
Solink is a data-driven security platform that captures and audits 100% video and transactional data to reduce fraud proactively. Solink’s unique Video Discovery application allows users to search for any event, putting an end to manually retrieving evidence by time and location. For a monthly fee, the platform provides everything users need to collect, analyze, investigate and manage their data. Solink’s fraud prevention as a service offering is the first one of its kind to be data driven instead of incident driven.

ROSS Intelligence

Series A in 2017
ROSS Intelligence Inc. provides an online platform that enhances legal research through artificial intelligence tools. Based in San Francisco, the company offers services that deliver answers with citations and recommend relevant readings from various sources in response to user inquiries. Additionally, it monitors legal developments, notifying users of new court decisions that may impact their cases. ROSS Intelligence's flagship product, ROSS, aims to augment lawyers' capabilities, enabling them to work more efficiently and effectively. Its clientele includes prominent law firms and corporate legal departments in the United States and internationally. The company also has operational offices in Toronto and New York.

Aspect Biosystems

Venture Round in 2017
Aspect Biosystems Ltd. is a biotechnology company based in Vancouver, Canada, specializing in 3D bioprinting and tissue engineering. Founded in 2013, the company utilizes advanced microfluidics and its proprietary 3D bioprinting platform to create physiologically relevant living tissues, which aids medical research and the development of bioprinted therapeutics. Aspect's technology enables precise control over biomaterial composition and structure during tissue fabrication, and it offers contract testing services utilizing its 3DAirwayALI human tissue model. The company collaborates with pharmaceutical firms and academic institutions to explore pathways in respiratory diseases and is actively developing internal regenerative medicine programs targeting metabolic diseases and musculoskeletal disorders. Through partnerships with industry leaders, Aspect aims to advance the commercialization of bioprinted therapeutics.

Perennial

Venture Round in 2017
Perennial produces dairy products using plants. It offers milk whipped latte to make specialty teas and coffees. Sara Bonham founded Perennial in February 2016. It has its headquarters in San Francisco in California.

Super.com

Series A in 2017
We believe the commerce should be as simple as chatting with a friend. We have built an engine that drives commerce over messaging. As our first implementation of this engine - we have chosen hotels. SnapTravel empowers customers to find and book hotel rooms over a conversational interface (SMS, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, Alexa...). We use NLP and ML technology backed by humans to recommend hotels and deliver a delightful experience. We have driven over $100MM+ in sales exclusively over messaging. We have raised $20MM+ USD from tier-1 investors including iNovia, Telstra Ventures, Peter Kern (Chairman of the Board at Expedia) and NBA Superstar Steph Curry.

HoneyBee

Pre Seed Round in 2017
HoneyBee's financial wellness platform connects employers and employees with a new set of benefits that help workers respond to the challenges of modern life and enables mid-size employers to better respond to an increasingly dynamic economy.

Hubdoc

Seed Round in 2017
Hubdoc Inc. develops a mobile application that converts receipts, bills, invoices, and statements into usable data. The company offers Hubdoc application that enables to automatically import financial documents, which are in the form of receipts, bills and statements, and emails; and export them into usable data. Its Hubdoc application enables users to snap a photo of receipts, invoices, or bills; forward the Email paperwork; and scan/upload the documents. It serves small and medium businesses, including accountants and bookkeepers in Canada. Hubdoc Inc. was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. As of August 2, 2018, Hubdoc Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Xero Limited.

Figure 1

Series B in 2017
Figure 1, Inc. operates a mobile application designed for medical image sharing, enabling healthcare professionals, including physicians, medical students, and nurses, to share images and case studies for educational and diagnostic purposes. Founded in 2012 and based in Toronto, Canada, Figure 1 has developed a global community of millions of healthcare professionals who can connect, view, and discuss various medical cases. This platform facilitates knowledge exchange and collaborative learning within the medical field, enhancing the professional development of its users.

Alert Labs

Funding Round in 2017
Alert Labs protects our customers'​ basements by gathering and analyzing real-time data with attractive, reliable, and easy-to-install hardware and software. Deployed sensor networks are on the alert for water leaks, floods, power issues, and more

Autonomic

Series A in 2017
Autonomic, Inc., based in Palo Alto, California, was incorporated in 2016 and operates as a subsidiary of Ford Smart Mobility LLC. The company focuses on leveraging advancements in cloud computing, connectivity, embedded hardware, security, and artificial intelligence to drive significant changes in the transportation industry. By aiming to accelerate this transformation, Autonomic is positioned to play a crucial role in the evolving landscape of mobility.

Sensibill

Series A in 2017
Sensibill Inc., founded in 2012 and based in Toronto, Canada, operates a cloud-based application that enables users to access digital receipts directly from their bank accounts. The company offers a comprehensive digital receipts ecosystem, providing financial institutions with a turnkey solution to help retail customers manage itemized receipts through trusted banking applications. Sensibill's platform emphasizes a user-friendly interface, enhancing customer engagement and fostering loyalty among users. By integrating technology with design, Sensibill transforms the way customers interact with their financial services, turning them into advocates for the banking applications they utilize.

Drop

Seed Round in 2017
Drop Technologies Inc. operates a mobile-based loyalty platform that enables users to earn reward points on various brands through their debit and credit card purchases. Users can link their cards to the application, allowing them to accumulate points that can be redeemed for experiences, dining, and shopping. The platform caters to brick-and-mortar retailers, online retailers, and subscription services, enhancing the shopping experience by offering personalized rewards based on spending habits. The mobile application is accessible on both iOS and Android devices. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Drop Technologies Inc. was previously known as Drop Loyalty Inc. before rebranding in January 2018.

Synervoz

Seed Round in 2017
Synervoz Communications Inc. specializes in developing advanced voice communication technologies, primarily through its flagship application, Switchboard. This application allows users to engage in voice-based interactions while enjoying music or media, creating an experience akin to being in the same room. Switchboard offers features such as real-time balancing of voice and audio content, enabling seamless communication for remote teams and social interactions. The application is compatible with various platforms, including mobile devices, web applications, and desktop systems. Established in 2014 and based in Ingleside, Canada, Synervoz also provides software development kits (SDKs) and demo applications, allowing other companies to incorporate its technology into their own streaming and social applications, thereby enhancing their communication capabilities. The company leverages cutting-edge speech, audio, and machine learning technologies to facilitate a more dynamic and efficient means of interaction.

Procurify

Series A in 2016
Procurify is a cloud-based procurement software solution that gives you control and visibility. Their main goal is to help your company generate cost savings. It's done by providing a platform to streamline purchases, give optimized spending, and increase visibility throughout the entire procure-to-pay process.

Zoocasa

Seed Round in 2016
Zoocasa, Inc. operates Zoocasa.com, an online platform designed for individuals seeking residential properties in Canada. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Toronto, the company provides users with comprehensive search tools that integrate listing information and mapping technology. This allows users to personalize their home search based on various criteria, including location, price range, and property type. Zoocasa connects users with real estate brokers and agents, facilitating informed decisions in the buying and selling process. The platform also offers insights into community demographics and lifestyle information, enhancing the overall search experience. As a tech-driven brokerage, Zoocasa aims to make real estate transactions smarter and more efficient for Canadians. The company operates as a subsidiary of Rogers Communications Inc.

FundThrough

Debt Financing in 2016
FundThrough Inc. is an online platform that provides financing solutions for entrepreneurs and small businesses in Canada and the United States. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Toronto, the company specializes in offering lines of credit and loans to small businesses that sell to larger clients. FundThrough's technology enables rapid client approval, allowing businesses to access necessary funds quickly without long-term commitments or obligations. The platform aims to support small enterprises by facilitating access to capital in a timely and efficient manner.

OTTO Motors

Series B in 2016
OTTO Motors, a subsidiary of Clearpath Robotics Inc., specializes in designing and developing autonomous mobile robots for material handling in manufacturing facilities and warehouses. Founded in 2015 and based in Kitchener, Canada, the company offers two primary products: the OTTO 100, which handles human-scale payloads like boxes and carts, and the OTTO 1500, designed for larger loads such as pallets and racks. These self-driving vehicles utilize infrastructure-free navigation to ensure safe and efficient transportation in dynamic production environments, with applications spanning various industries, including automotive, medical devices, aerospace, and logistics. OTTO Motors combines proprietary hardware, software, and services to enhance operational excellence for its customers.

PetPlate

Seed Round in 2016
PetPlate, Inc. is a New York-based company established in 2015 that specializes in delivering fresh-cooked meals for dogs through a direct-to-consumer subscription service. The meals are crafted from real, nutritionally balanced ingredients formulated by veterinary nutritionists. Each meal is cooked using cold-pressure technology to eliminate harmful bacteria while preserving essential nutrients. PetPlate offers its products in pre-portioned, re-sealable, microwavable, and recyclable containers, and the meals are custom-portioned and flash-frozen to maintain freshness during delivery.

North

Series B in 2016
North, formerly known as Thalmic Labs, is a technology company based in Kitchener, Canada, focused on developing innovative eyewear that integrates digital information into daily life. Founded in 2012, North employs over 400 professionals across four offices in North America, including engineers, designers, and futurists. The company's flagship product is a pair of smart glasses that provide heads-up access to digital notifications, allowing users to engage with their digital lives without the need to constantly check their phones. Features such as customizable replies, emojis, and snooze delays enhance the user experience by offering discreet and manageable access to information. North aims to create technologies that seamlessly blend with everyday activities, emphasizing the harmonious relationship between people and technology.

Kenota Health

Seed Round in 2016
Kenota Health develops next-generation rapid point-of-care system intended to be used for allergy testing in humans. Kenota's diagnostic tools are safe, simple, and offer a cheaper alternative to allergy testing using a thorough non-invasive technology, enabling physicians to improve patient outcomes.

Jiffy

Seed Round in 2016
Jiffy is an online platform that connects homeowners and businesses with pre-vetted service providers in real time, facilitating a wide range of home and office services. Founded in 2015 and based in Toronto, the platform allows users to easily request services such as appliance repair, carpet cleaning, plumbing, and snow removal, among others. By leveraging proximity and availability, Jiffy streamlines the process of finding qualified professionals for various tasks, enabling users to select and search for services that meet their specific needs. The application is designed to enhance the experience for both service seekers and providers, allowing providers to offer necessary products for their services seamlessly through the platform.

Super.com

Seed Round in 2016
We believe the commerce should be as simple as chatting with a friend. We have built an engine that drives commerce over messaging. As our first implementation of this engine - we have chosen hotels. SnapTravel empowers customers to find and book hotel rooms over a conversational interface (SMS, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, Alexa...). We use NLP and ML technology backed by humans to recommend hotels and deliver a delightful experience. We have driven over $100MM+ in sales exclusively over messaging. We have raised $20MM+ USD from tier-1 investors including iNovia, Telstra Ventures, Peter Kern (Chairman of the Board at Expedia) and NBA Superstar Steph Curry.

Grove Collaborative

Series A in 2016
Grove Collaborative, Inc. is an online retailer based in San Francisco, California, specializing in natural home and personal care products. Founded in 2012, the company provides a wide range of items, including household cleaners, personal care products, and baby and pet supplies. Its product offerings encompass laundry detergents, dish soaps, deodorants, shampoos, hand sanitizers, and various other essential items designed to enhance everyday living. Grove Collaborative aims to simplify the shopping experience for consumers seeking eco-friendly options for their homes and families. Originally established as ePantry LLC, the company rebranded to its current name in April 2016.

Clarify Health Solutions

Seed Round in 2016
Clarify Health Solutions, Inc. operates a data-driven platform designed to enhance patient care by providing real-time insights to patients, clinicians, and care managers. The platform, known as Clarify Episode, facilitates the optimization of care episodes by stratifying patients based on various characteristics and monitoring their progress to detect potential complications early. Key offerings include Care Pilot, a mobile and web-based tool that empowers patients in their care journey; Care Connect, which allows clinicians to monitor and intervene as needed; and Care Prism, which delivers real-time analytics for management. The solutions aim to improve efficiency and personalization in healthcare delivery, enabling health systems to streamline workflows and focus on patients with the greatest needs. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company also offers data analytics and change management solutions, forming strategic alliances to enhance its impact in the healthcare sector.

Medella Health

Seed Round in 2016
Medella Health Inc. is a Canadian company based in Kitchener that specializes in the development of bio-sensors and electronics designed to monitor blood glucose levels. Founded in 2013, the company has created innovative solutions, including a smart contact lens that continuously and non-invasively tracks glucose levels. This technology allows diabetes patients to manage their condition more effectively by transmitting real-time data to a mobile phone, thereby enhancing their ability to monitor their health. Medella Health focuses on improving the quality of life for individuals with diabetes through advanced monitoring solutions.

Airo Health

Seed Round in 2016
Airo is an automatic calorie tracker that tracks its users’ nutrition intake, stress patterns, daily exertion, and sleep quality. With its built in spectrometer, the tracker uses different wavelengths of light to detect nutrients released into the bloodstream as they are broken down during and after its users’ meals. Airo was launched in 2013 and is based in Ontario, California.

Revlo

Seed Round in 2016
Revlo Inc. operates a fan engagement platform specifically designed for broadcasters on Twitch, enabling them to enhance viewer interaction and monetization. Founded in 2015 and based in Toronto, the platform allows viewers to earn a custom currency by watching streams, which can be used to access rewards such as merchandise, coaching sessions, and exclusive experiences. Revlo's tools facilitate gamification of the viewing experience, allowing fans to compete on leaderboards, participate in mini-games, and engage in giveaways. This integration not only fosters loyalty among viewers but also provides broadcasters with innovative ways to recognize and reward their audience.

Bench

Series B in 2016
Bench Accounting Inc. is a fintech company based in Vancouver, Canada, that specializes in providing online bookkeeping services for small businesses. Founded in 2012, the company combines intuitive software with a dedicated team of professional bookkeepers to automate accounting tasks, allowing clients to manage their finances more efficiently. Bench offers a range of services, including monthly financial statements, year-end financials, and year-round tax support, ensuring that business owners have access to comprehensive financial reporting and expert assistance. With a focus on affordability and convenience, Bench aims to streamline the bookkeeping process, empowering clients to concentrate on growing their businesses. The company has raised significant funding to support its operations and currently employs a workforce dedicated to serving thousands of clients across Canada.

Haven

Series A in 2016
Haven, Inc. operates a cloud-based logistics platform for trading companies. The company’s trade management software enables to take control of logistics, including automated procurement, documentation, tracking, and payments. Its platform automates freight and logistics for commodity traders, food producers, and consumer goods companies. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. It has additional offices in Switzerland.

Daily Harvest

Seed Round in 2016
Daily Harvest, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in offering frozen whole ingredient meals, including smoothies, harvest bowls, flatbreads, soups, bites, oat bowls, chia bowls, and lattes. Founded in 2014, the company focuses on providing convenient and nutritious food options that cater to the needs of modern consumers. Daily Harvest sells its products exclusively online, allowing customers to stock their freezers with a variety of clean, ready-to-eat meals that can be quickly prepared and easily replenished as needed. The company aims to promote healthy eating by ensuring that consumers have access to wholesome food choices.

MedRepublic, Inc

Seed Round in 2016
Healthcare is confusing. A lack of up-front pricing, little choice of doctors, and several levels of bureaucracy stand between you and the care you need. Patients are often in the dark about most of the process.MedRepublic takes great pride in screening each and every medical provider individually. Only highly-qualified physicians and providers are invited to participate, because we want you, the patient, to have the best possible outcome.

Giftbit

Seed Round in 2016
Giftbit, Corp. operates a rewards platform that allows users to buy, send, and control digital gift cards. The company’s gift card API includes gift card tracking and reporting, customization, and team account features. It also provides in-app gift card integration; and third party integration solutions. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Seattle, Washington with an additional office in Victoria, Canada.

Giftbit

Seed Round in 2016
Giftbit, Corp. operates a rewards platform that allows users to buy, send, and control digital gift cards. The company’s gift card API includes gift card tracking and reporting, customization, and team account features. It also provides in-app gift card integration; and third party integration solutions. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Seattle, Washington with an additional office in Victoria, Canada.

Borrowell

Debt Financing in 2016
Borrowell Inc. is a Toronto-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in financial products and services for Canadians. The company operates an online marketplace-lending platform that connects borrowers with lenders, offering personal loans and credit cards. Borrowell also provides tools for consumers to check their credit scores, which can aid in securing personal loans, car loans, or mortgages. By leveraging technology and a community-focused approach, Borrowell aims to enhance the borrowing experience, offering users better rates and improved service.

Statflo

Seed Round in 2016
Statflo Inc. develops and delivers one-to-one business text messaging platform for customer-facing teams. Its platform uses data and analytics to help wireless dealers. The company also offers monthly commissions data and reconciliation with POS systems; real-time dashboard reporting; alerts; NPS surveys via SMS; and secure data cloud for customers. Statflo Inc. was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada with an additional office in San Francisco, California.

ROSS Intelligence

Seed Round in 2016
ROSS Intelligence Inc. provides an online platform that enhances legal research through artificial intelligence tools. Based in San Francisco, the company offers services that deliver answers with citations and recommend relevant readings from various sources in response to user inquiries. Additionally, it monitors legal developments, notifying users of new court decisions that may impact their cases. ROSS Intelligence's flagship product, ROSS, aims to augment lawyers' capabilities, enabling them to work more efficiently and effectively. Its clientele includes prominent law firms and corporate legal departments in the United States and internationally. The company also has operational offices in Toronto and New York.

Beekeeper's Naturals

Seed Round in 2016
Beekeeper's Naturals Inc. manufactures and retails health products created from beehives. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

taski

Seed Round in 2015
Trusted by properties including Fairmont, Marriott, Four Seasons, Sheraton and more. Taski is the hourly shift network for the hotel industry. Hotel properties use taski to recruit, onboard and manage their hourly staff all through one platform. Hourly shift workers access casual and P/T shifts at various locations all through one profile. For more info: www.taskiapp.com

AlayaCare

Seed Round in 2015
AlayaCare is a start-up that delivers an end-to-end home health care software platform and hardware ecosystem. The platform allows home care agencies to deliver mixed telehealth/visiting health solutions enabling empowered patients to live better while driving down the cost of care. The founders are a proven team of entrepreneurs who have founded, scaled, and sold two mobile software business. AlayaCare aims to provide a solution to a market mired in legacy software and suboptimal business processes. In doing so, it delivers better outcomes for the patient, better tools for the providers, and better economics for the payers. It promotes an open culture where every team member has the obligation to dissent, but the obligation to always keep the big picture in mind. Through its association with The Madiro Fund, the company also contributes its solution free of charge to NGOs working in the developing world who are seeking to leverage mobile technology to improve the lives of those less fortunate. Adrian Schauer and Neil Grunberg launched the company in Montréal, Quebec in 2014.

Ranomics

Seed Round in 2015
Ranomics, Inc. is a biotechnology company established in 2015, with headquarters in San Francisco, California, and an additional location in Toronto, Canada. The company specializes in providing a comprehensive database of rare genetic variations and associated disease risks, aimed at enhancing the understanding of how genetic makeup influences health. Ranomics offers tools such as RanomicsDB, a query interface that supports variant call format (VCF) data, and the Ranomics API, which allows developers to integrate genetic data into their existing software for variant interpretation. By delivering insights into genetic variations and health predictions, Ranomics enables healthcare professionals to assess genetic changes efficiently and cost-effectively, thereby contributing to advancements in personalized medicine and drug discovery.

Mavencare

Seed Round in 2015
Mavencare Inc. is a home care service provider based in Toronto, Canada, with additional locations in Calgary, Ottawa, and Edmonton. The company offers a wide range of services designed to support seniors and individuals with varying needs, including companionship, housekeeping, meal preparation, personal care, specialized nursing, and various types of care such as Alzheimer’s, dementia, diabetes, hospice, and palliative care. Mavencare was founded in response to personal experiences of its founders, who faced challenges in securing quality care for their grandparents. The organization aims to address the significant demand for home care, as nearly 90 percent of seniors prefer to age in place but often struggle to do so without assistance. Mavencare is committed to providing high-quality, family-focused care that allows individuals to live comfortably in their own homes.

Wide Open Spaces

Seed Round in 2015
Wide Open Spaces is revolutionizing the online experience for hunting and fishing enthusiasts, by building a platform that provides them with content, community and commerce. From the latest state hunting regulations to finding a great deal on a new rod to where to fly fish in the Caribbean, millions of sportsman and women access our network to help them better experience the outdoors. Our fast growing contributor network, delivers content both wide and local in nature to drive our community engagement and social sharing. Additionally, Wide Open Spaces also delivers on the promise of content and commerce by matching passionate sportsman, with products they know and love, exclusive discounts, and discovery of under the radar brands via our affiliate partners. The US sportsman market comprises 47M participants that spend $90 billion annually, a passionate and participatory vertical that is highly fragmented and ready for a vertically integrated solution.

Lucira Health

Series A in 2015
Lucira Health develops a new class of professional and home-health solutions to help illuminate and elucidate health status to expedite decision-making and treatment. The company's at-home test kit is well suited for home use and the molecular nucleic acid amplification technology is adaptable to COVID-19 detection. Lucira Health produces inexpensive, disposable health diagnostic hardware that transforms any smartphone into a portable, real-time health-monitoring device for rapid, accessible, multiplexed analysis of bodily fluids anywhere in the world. It enables consumers to take the first step in their healthcare management through at-home diagnosis and a companion mobile app to provide follow up treatment. Lucira Health was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Emeryville, California, United States.

Hubba

Series A in 2015
Hubba is a software company that uses a combination of machine learning and personal curation to match brands with buyers. It also serves as a commerce network designed to empower independent companies to connect on business opportunities to grow their business. Hubba allows buyers to discover new products to meet their customer demands. Through this, brands get increased distribution for their products. Currently, Hubba powers over 75,000 small-medium businesses. It was founded in January 2011 and is based in Toronto, ON.

Plooto

Seed Round in 2015
Plooto, Inc. is a Toronto-based company that operates a cloud-based payments platform designed for small and medium-sized businesses. Founded in 2015, Plooto's platform simplifies the payment process by allowing users to send and receive payments online efficiently. It enables businesses to make payments to any recipient with an active bank account within 2-3 business days. Additionally, Plooto automates transaction reconciliation with popular accounting software, streamlining financial operations for its users.

Entomo Farms

Series A in 2015
Entomo Farms mission is to make an important contribution in the feeding of an estimated world population of 9 billion people in 2050 and to establish a new paradigm of perception and desirability as they motivate people across the globe to consume insect protein. They aims to create a global awareness of the relevance and socio-political impact of each person’s protein ecological footprint.

KOHO Financial

Seed Round in 2015
KOHO Financial Inc. is a financial technology company based in Toronto, Canada, founded in 2014. The company offers low-cost banking services through a prepaid, reloadable Visa debit card and a mobile application designed to simplify financial management for users. The platform enables customers to conduct day-to-day banking operations while providing various tools for expense management, including spending insights, cash flow projections, and group spending features. By focusing on accessibility and ease of use, KOHO aims to empower individuals to better manage their finances and achieve their financial goals.

Vango

Seed Round in 2015
Their story started with a group of young professionals who struggled with how hard it was to find art for their home. They were tired of the generic, cookie-cutter posters, and desired something more meaningful. But, they didn’t know how where to start - galleries were intimidating, online sites overwhelming, and the pricing of it all was a confusing black box. Why did it have to be so hard to Be Original? At the same time, they thought of their friends and family who were artists - making beautiful art, but they had to abandon their creative talents so they could pay the bills. Something just didn’t make sense. After continuing to ask questions, they realized they were not alone, so they started to build, test, and tinker until…they launched ARTtwo50 in July 2013. Nine months later, May 1, 2014, ARTtwo50 was reborn as Vango along with the launch of a smaller version of their iPad app on the iPhone. The reason they changed from 'ARTtwo50' was that they wanted a name that was catchy and did not box us in on price. Given that they are a marketplace, they mashed up things that take two people (Tango) and key components of their app (Visualization). ‘Vango’ just came out and they loved the sound and energy.

Blitzen

Seed Round in 2015
Blitzen operates a business-to-business platform designed to enhance workflows for medium to large-sized enterprises. The company specializes in lead management and voice-of-customer solutions, enabling marketers to convert website visitors into valuable leads and gather essential customer insights. Blitzen has been recognized for its innovative approach, having graduated from the U.S.-based accelerator AngelPad. The company is headquartered in Kitchener, Ontario, with additional operations in New York City.

CM Commerce

Angel Round in 2015
CM Commerce offers an e-commerce marketing tool that allows to create professional and automated campaigns. CM Commerce increases sales and revenue with e-commerce email marketing. The company makes it easy to automate so that e-commerce businesses can increase conversion. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in London, England.

GridCure

Seed Round in 2015
GRIDCURE INC. provides advanced metering infrastructure solutions. Its solutions enable users to monitor bulk and individual power usage at finer granularity, allowing for analysis on large (grid health, energy balancing, load distribution, and peak load detection) and small (individual health detection and outage detection) scale of power data. The company specializes in grid health analysis, consumption signal processing, fraud detection, and automated communication and alert system. Its solutions also used for automated billing purposes. The company is based in Toronto, Canada.

Alongside

Seed Round in 2015
Alongside Inc. provides a software platform for the hiring needs of employers in Canada. Its software platform enables employers to promote job opportunities and attract people to join their team; integrate with their company’s careers page, manage their hiring pipeline in the platform, and communicate with candidates with templates for bulk messaging; and review candidates and coordinate with the team. The company also provides custom solutions for the specific needs of hiring companies. Alongside Inc. was formerly known as Qimple Inc. and changed its name to Alongside Inc. in September 2016. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Moncton, Canada.

Cheddar Up

Seed Round in 2015
Cheddar Up, LLC, founded in 2012 and based in Denver, Colorado, offers an online platform designed for easy collection of payments and information. The service allows users to manage group collections without the need for paper forms or traditional banking methods. Cheddar Up enables individuals and organizations to create collections quickly, share them, and receive payments from anyone, regardless of whether they have an account with the platform. In addition to facilitating payments, users can collect additional information such as t-shirt sizes or contact details, making it a versatile solution for various needs, including events, gifts, and fees. The platform streamlines the collection process, allowing users to focus on more important tasks.

Greatist

Seed Round in 2015
Greatist is the next-generation media company in health for healthy-minded millenials. With an emphasis on super high-quality fitness, health, and happiness content (every fact cited by a scientific study, every article approved by multiple experts) over quantity, Greatist engages an educated, social, and mobile audience through its uniquely friendly, fun, and shareable voice. Launched in 2011, it's now the fastest-growing site in the health space, reaching over 5 million readers every month with its mission to help the world think of health in a healthier way.

Vanhawks

Seed Round in 2015
Vanhawks Inc. develops Vanhawks Valour, a connected commuter bicycle with sensor integration, GPS navigation, and wifi connectivity. The company allows users to connect to Valour through its mobile application. It serves customers worldwide. Vanhawks Inc. was founded in 2014 and is based in Toronto, Canada. As of April 20, 2017, Vanhawks Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Warren Industries Ltd.

Trippeo

Seed Round in 2015
Trippeo Technologies, Inc. develops a mobile application that automates business expense management process for business travelers. The company’s ambient expense tracker imports expenses automatically in real-time, as well as provides access to various financial institutions (worldwide) to connect with their account. Its application automatically reads, categorizes, and assigns purchase amounts to various transactions being imported through their credit card account; and creates and submits reports. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Vancouver, Canada.

FundThrough

Venture Round in 2015
FundThrough Inc. is an online platform that provides financing solutions for entrepreneurs and small businesses in Canada and the United States. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Toronto, the company specializes in offering lines of credit and loans to small businesses that sell to larger clients. FundThrough's technology enables rapid client approval, allowing businesses to access necessary funds quickly without long-term commitments or obligations. The platform aims to support small enterprises by facilitating access to capital in a timely and efficient manner.

Bench

Series A in 2015
Bench Accounting Inc. is a fintech company based in Vancouver, Canada, that specializes in providing online bookkeeping services for small businesses. Founded in 2012, the company combines intuitive software with a dedicated team of professional bookkeepers to automate accounting tasks, allowing clients to manage their finances more efficiently. Bench offers a range of services, including monthly financial statements, year-end financials, and year-round tax support, ensuring that business owners have access to comprehensive financial reporting and expert assistance. With a focus on affordability and convenience, Bench aims to streamline the bookkeeping process, empowering clients to concentrate on growing their businesses. The company has raised significant funding to support its operations and currently employs a workforce dedicated to serving thousands of clients across Canada.

Oisin Biotechnologies

Seed Round in 2015
Oisin Biotechnologies, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Seattle, Washington, established in 2014. The company specializes in developing interventions to address age-related diseases by targeting and clearing senescent cells, which are implicated in the aging process. Utilizing its SENSOlytics technology platform, Oisin Biotechnologies offers a precise, patent-pending approach that identifies senescent cells based on their DNA expression. Recent studies have indicated that the clearance of these cells can mitigate the adverse effects of aging and potentially extend lifespan. Through its innovative drug development efforts, Oisin Biotechnologies aims to contribute significantly to the field of rejuvenation biotechnology.

AOBiome

Series B in 2014
AOBiome, LLC, a biotechnology company, develops topical biologics for the treatment of inflammatory skin conditions. It focuses on transforming human health through products that restore ammonia-oxidizing bacteria. The company develops therapeutics to improve skin health, hypertension, and other systemic conditions. It also owns the Mother Dirt branded line of consumer products that restore and maintain the balance of the skin biome. AOBiome, LLC was formerly known as NitroCell BioSciences LLC and changed its name to AOBiome, LLC in May 2013. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

4tell Solutions

Venture Round in 2014
4tell is a provider of platform technology solutions that optimize the financial, energy & environmental performance of the Built Environment. 4tell's technology platform - iPlan - enables you to take control of portfolio & asset information to realize improved bottom line results.

Naya Health

Angel Round in 2014
Naya Health, Inc., founded in 2013 and located in Redwood City, California, specializes in developing innovative health products for mothers and their babies. The company focuses on creating solutions that enhance the breastfeeding experience, with its flagship product being a significantly improved breast pump that incorporates HydroComfort Technology. This technology, along with a health tracking application, assists mothers in managing their breastfeeding schedules alongside their busy lifestyles. By offering user-friendly and efficient products, Naya Health aims to support modern mothers in achieving their breastfeeding goals while optimizing their overall well-being.

Vectr

Pre Seed Round in 2014
Vectr Labs Inc. is a software development company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in creating intuitive design software for producing vector graphics. Founded in 2014, Vectr offers a user-friendly drawing tool that enables users to create scalable images without losing resolution, utilizing mathematical equations rather than pixels. The platform allows for real-time sharing and automatic file syncing across web and desktop environments, making it accessible for both novice and experienced graphic designers. Vectr operates as a subsidiary of 123RF LLC, having been integrated into their operations since a transaction announced in November 2017.

Sortable

Seed Round in 2014
Sortable develops a content creation and recommendation system that has been deployed on several consumer sites. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Kitchener, Canada. As of June 28, 2012, Sortable operates as a subsidiary of Rebellion Media Group Inc.

Exo

Seed Round in 2014
Exo is a producer and provider of protein bars made from cricket flour. Its protein bars are a combination of cricket flour with organic ingredients such as raw cacao, dates, almond butter, and coconut to create a bar that is high in protein, low in sugar, nutritionally dense, and packed with omega 3 fatty acids, iron, and calcium that enable users to get sports bar that is free of sugar, gluten, grains, dairy, soy, and artificial preservatives. It was founded in 2014 and is based in Brooklyn, New York.

Ritual

Seed Round in 2014
Ritual Technologies Inc.develops a mobile application that enables corporate professionals to order and pick up coffee and meals, and pay from their smartphones. It offers Ritual, an application that enables users to browse food and place orders at nearby lunch and coffee spots. The company provides employers with redeemable credits for their employees. Ritual Technologies Inc. was founded in 2015 and is based in Toronto, Canada.

Trak

Angel Round in 2014
Sandstone Diagnostics is a Bay Area biotech company developing instruments and consumables for point-of-care medical testing. Sandstone’s lead product, Trak, is a consumer semen analysis platform that provides a simple and accurate way to monitor sperm quality from the comfort of home. Trak is a tool for men to take charge of their fertility, boost their sperm quality, and improve their chances of conception. Sandstone was co-founded in 2012 by Ph.D. scientists developing medical technologies for national defense applications at Sandia National Laboratories.

GetGifted

Seed Round in 2014
GetGifted Inc. harnesses the power of gift-giving to connect local merchants with local customers. They offer an entirely new way for merchants to promote their business by reinventing their marketing dollars in the form of gifts that they offer to local customers. It's a feel-good, affordable and effective way for merchants to get more customers through the door and build loyalty.GetGifted highlights the integrity of our merchants by positioning them as gift-givers rather than discounting their products/services. Our team is passionate about the future of its merchants and firmly believes that the power of gift-giving will help them grow their business and gain new customers.

ChargeSpot

Venture Round in 2014
ChargeSpot Wireless Power Inc. manufactures wireless charging solutions for offices, cafes, and public spaces. It offers ChargeSpot wireless charging transmitters that allows users to charge their mobile devices wirelessly; ChargeSpot Spark, a sleek wireless charging receiver that allows various phones to charge wirelessly; and ChargeSpot Connect, a cloud management platform for ChargeSpots. ChargeSpot Wireless Power Inc. is based in Toronto, Canada.

Pay By Group

Seed Round in 2014
Pay By Group's white-label checkout solution is the fastest way for any merchant to integrate group-payment and installment capabilities into their online checkout. Our clients span travel, e-commerce, and healthcare and love the fact we increase conversions by 27% or more for this highly lucrative business segment.