Inovia Capital

Inovia Capital is a Montreal-based venture capital firm that backs software-enabled startups with global ambitions. The firm operates as a full-stack investor across early and growth stages, providing capital, coaching, and access to a broad network of talent in Canada, the United States, and Europe. It focuses on software-as-a-service and related sectors such as commerce, digital health, enterprise platforms, the future of work, security, travel, and hospitality, and emphasizes an operator mindset to help founders build influential and enduring businesses.

Shawn Abbott

Partner

Rania Ajakane

Analyst

Arianne Angers

Associate

Pascale Archambault

Vice President

Chris Arsenault

General Partner

Past deals in North America

Flare

Series B in 2024
Flare Systems Inc is a Montreal-based company that specializes in developing cybersecurity tools aimed at helping financial institutions protect their data from cybercriminals. Founded in 2017, the company offers a dark net monitoring system that provides intelligence to information security and fraud management teams within banks. By aggregating data from various sources, including broadcasts of stolen information, private forum discussions, chat posts, and cryptocurrency transactions, Flare's platform delivers actionable insights that assist financial crime teams in identifying and mitigating security threats. Its technology enables organizations to monitor activities across threat landscapes and connect the chains of attack, such as phishing and money laundering, thereby preventing cyber attacks before they result in costly data breaches.

Vidyard

Venture Round in 2024
Vidyard is a business-focused video platform that enhances engagement and converts views into action. It offers video hosting, management, and analytics features, helping global companies like Honeywell and Lenovo drive revenue through online video strategies.

Guesty

Series F in 2024
Founded in 2013, Guesty is a comprehensive property management platform for short-term rentals. It offers tools such as channel manager, unified inbox, automation, payment processing, and guest communication services to streamline operations for property managers worldwide.

Booksy

Venture Round in 2023
Booksy is a cloud‑based appointment booking platform that connects beauty, wellness and health professionals with local customers. Founded in Poland in 2014, it operates in Poland, the United States, the United Kingdom, Spain and France and powers hundreds of millions of appointments annually. The platform offers a mobile‑first SaaS solution called Booksy Biz for small business owners, providing tools to attract new clients, accept bookings, manage staff and payments, and build loyalty. Its marketplace lets consumers browse business profiles, reviews, services, pricing and availability, and book appointments with a single click. Booksy leverages machine learning and artificial intelligence to recommend optimal dates and improve the booking experience. The company has raised more than $100 million in Series C funding from investors such as Inovia, Kaya and Verdane.

DarwinAI

Series A in 2022
DarwinAI Corp. is a Canadian company that specializes in artificial intelligence technology, particularly in the development of deep neural networks for enterprise applications. Founded in 2017 and based in Waterloo, the company offers GenSynth, a software platform designed for developers and data scientists to streamline the deep learning development process. GenSynth employs generative synthesis technology, allowing for the automatic creation of optimized, explainable AI models that meet specific performance criteria while ensuring transparency throughout the development stages. Additionally, DarwinAI has developed an AI-powered visual quality inspection system aimed at enhancing the PCBA manufacturing lifecycle. This system leverages specialized optics and advanced algorithms to detect defects in products, improving quality and consistency while reducing costs for manufacturers.

WorkJam

Series D in 2022
WorkJam, Inc. is a technology company that develops an employee engagement platform designed to enhance the relationship between employers and their front-line workforce. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with additional locations in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Melbourne, Australia, WorkJam offers a web and mobile app that can operate independently or be integrated with existing workforce management systems. The platform features tools for shift and task management, communication, training, and recognition, enabling shift-based, hourly, and non-desk workers to effectively manage their work life. By promoting agile scheduling and transformative communication, WorkJam empowers organizations in various sectors, including retail, healthcare, and manufacturing, to improve operational efficiency, labor cost management, and customer experience through a more engaged workforce. The company also has a strategic partnership with Digital Goodie to further enhance its offerings.

Symend

Series C in 2022
Founded in 2016, Symend is a global leader in digital debt recovery solutions. It empowers enterprises across financial services, telecommunications, and utilities sectors to optimize collection effectiveness through personalized engagements driven by applied behavioral science and AI.

Shyft

Series B in 2022
Shyft is a mobility technology company that provides a digital platform for relocation management. Its mobile application and marketplace connect employees, employers, and moving service providers, enabling end‑to‑end management of international and domestic moves. The platform offers real‑time lead management, pricing transparency, and integration with financial systems, helping corporations and relocation agencies streamline the relocation process from inquiry to invoicing. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco with an office in Belgrade, the company serves more than 300 moving partners across 68 countries.

Flare

Series A in 2022
Flare Systems Inc is a Montreal-based company that specializes in developing cybersecurity tools aimed at helping financial institutions protect their data from cybercriminals. Founded in 2017, the company offers a dark net monitoring system that provides intelligence to information security and fraud management teams within banks. By aggregating data from various sources, including broadcasts of stolen information, private forum discussions, chat posts, and cryptocurrency transactions, Flare's platform delivers actionable insights that assist financial crime teams in identifying and mitigating security threats. Its technology enables organizations to monitor activities across threat landscapes and connect the chains of attack, such as phishing and money laundering, thereby preventing cyber attacks before they result in costly data breaches.

Talent.com

Series B in 2022
Talent.com is a platform that centralizes jobs available on companies'​ career websites, staffing agencies, or job boards. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Calico

Seed Round in 2022
Calico is a women's fashion retailer based in New Bedford, Massachusetts, established in 2005. The company specializes in offering on-trend clothing, shoes, and accessories from various popular brands, including BB Dakota, Free People, and Jeffrey Campbell. Calico is known for its vibrant shopping experience, featuring friendly in-store stylists and a weekly rotation of new arrivals. In addition to its physical store, Calico operates an online shop that was relaunched in 2014 with a mobile-responsive design and enhanced navigation, allowing customers to shop conveniently at any time. The company emphasizes its commitment to the local community and takes pride in its coastal location, which is near Boston and Cape Cod. All product photography is styled and shot in-house, ensuring a unique presentation of their offerings. Calico remains a go-to destination for distinctive women's fashion in the Southcoast region.

Hopper

Secondary Market in 2022
Founded in 2007, Hopper is a Montreal-based company that develops a mobile application using big data to predict and analyze airfares and accommodations. It provides travel recommendations and notifies users when prices are at their predicted lowest points.

Neo4j

Series F in 2021
Neo4j, Inc. is a developer of a graph database platform that helps organizations uncover the business value of connections, influences, and relationships within their data. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company offers a platform that supports various applications, including artificial intelligence, fraud detection, identity management, analytics, and recommendation systems. Neo4j's technology is utilized by a diverse range of industries such as financial services, retail, government, and telecommunications, enabling clients to adapt to changing business needs and scale their analytical workloads effectively. The platform is available both as a fully managed cloud service and as a self-hosted solution, providing flexibility for developers and data scientists to build intelligent applications and machine learning workflows.

Fellow.app

Series A in 2021
Founded in 2017, Fellow.app is a leading meeting productivity platform that enhances collaboration among teams. It connects calendars with meeting notes, allowing attendees to contribute to agendas, reference past discussions, record action items, and more. The platform also offers dedicated spaces for one-on-one notes, feedback, objectives, and action items, fostering productive meetings regardless of location.

Lambent

Series A in 2021
Lambent is a Boston-based software company that provides an AI-powered platform for facilities management and space planning, leveraging existing data sources such as Wi-Fi to deliver occupancy analytics and utilization insights that enable corporate and higher education campuses to make data-driven decisions about workplace use, planning, scheduling, and maintenance while offering an alternative to sensor deployments and helping organizations reduce costs and optimize space and operations.

AlayaCare

Series D in 2021
AlayaCare is a start-up based in Montréal, Quebec, that offers a comprehensive home health care software platform and hardware ecosystem. Founded in 2014 by Adrian Schauer and Neil Grunberg, the company aims to modernize the home care industry, which often relies on outdated software and inefficient processes. AlayaCare's platform integrates various functions, including planning, clinical documentation, remote patient monitoring, and mobile care worker capabilities, enabling home care agencies to operate more effectively and efficiently. By providing mixed telehealth and in-person health solutions, AlayaCare empowers patients to improve their quality of life while simultaneously reducing care costs. The company promotes an open culture that encourages team members to voice dissent while maintaining a focus on overarching goals. Additionally, AlayaCare collaborates with NGOs in the developing world, offering its solution at no cost to enhance mobile technology's impact on underserved communities.

Bench

Series C in 2021
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.

Wealthsimple

Private Equity Round in 2021
Wealthsimple Financial Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in providing digital investment advisory services across Canada and operates additional offices in Brooklyn, New York, and London, United Kingdom. Founded in 2014, Wealthsimple offers a range of financial tools designed to help investors grow and manage their money. The company builds diversified portfolios of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on behalf of its clients, offering accessible and affordable investment management without the high fees and account minimums typical of traditional firms. Wealthsimple also provides on-demand financial planning solutions and a hybrid savings and spending product known as Wealthsimple Cash. As of September 2020, Wealthsimple operates as a subsidiary of Purpose Advisor Solutions Inc.

Plooto

Series A in 2021
Plooto is a cloud-based payments platform for small and medium-sized businesses that automates and streamlines payments. The platform enables users to send and receive payments online and automatically reconciles transactions with leading accounting software. It supports payments to anyone with an active bank account and typically completes transfers within 2-3 business days. Founded in 2015, Plooto is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Swyft

Series A in 2021
Swyft is a B2B marketplace offering same-day delivery for brands and retailers. It enables carriers to digitize or automate a good deal of what they’re traditionally doing by hand. Ship via Swyft and gain unified bills, digital PODs, real-time track and trace, branded customer notifications, SMS updates, and more. Swyft converts more shoppers at checkout and delights them with reliable and affordable same-day delivery. Swyft was founded in 2020 and is based in Toronto, Canada.

Hopper

Series F in 2021
Founded in 2007, Hopper is a Montreal-based company that develops a mobile application using big data to predict and analyze airfares and accommodations. It provides travel recommendations and notifies users when prices are at their predicted lowest points.

Livescale

Seed Round in 2021
Livescale is a live shopping solution based in Montreal, Canada, founded by Virgile Ollivier. The company offers a platform that enables brands to enhance audience engagement and sales conversion through immersive shoppable live video experiences. By providing a fully-customized, brand-owned environment, Livescale allows businesses to create awareness and foster community among their customers. Its unique technology includes integrated checkout features and comprehensive client resources, making it a distinctive player in the global market. Livescale aims to optimize revenues, expand market reach, and strengthen client relationships for e-commerce businesses through its innovative approach to live shopping.

Neeva

Series B in 2021
Neeva, Inc. is a software as a service (SaaS) company that operates a private, ad-free search engine designed to help users efficiently find relevant online content and personal files, such as emails and documents. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Neeva focuses on providing a personalized search experience by integrating personal and cloud services. The platform aims to deliver precise search results while eliminating the distractions of advertisements, allowing users to focus on what matters most to them.

ZenHub

Seed Round in 2021
ZenHub is a project management software company founded in 2014 in Vancouver, British Columbia, by Matthew Butler. The software is specifically designed to assist developers in enhancing the software development lifecycle by facilitating project planning directly within GitHub. ZenHub automates workflows to eliminate redundancies, streamline processes, and reduce delays associated with hand-offs. By utilizing live data, it helps organizations identify risks and bottlenecks, while also providing a real-time roadmap for projects. This allows clients to focus more on coding and less on managing their work, ultimately improving overall productivity in software development.

Symend

Series B in 2021
Founded in 2016, Symend is a global leader in digital debt recovery solutions. It empowers enterprises across financial services, telecommunications, and utilities sectors to optimize collection effectiveness through personalized engagements driven by applied behavioral science and AI.

Nacelle

Series A in 2021
Founded in 2019, Nacelle develops headless e-commerce software that connects with an online store's product catalog. Its platform enables merchants to connect with their platform, developers to create storefronts without coding, and agencies to add apps. It also offers headless progressive web app implementation for existing Shopify stores.

DarwinAI

Seed Round in 2020
DarwinAI Corp. is a Canadian company that specializes in artificial intelligence technology, particularly in the development of deep neural networks for enterprise applications. Founded in 2017 and based in Waterloo, the company offers GenSynth, a software platform designed for developers and data scientists to streamline the deep learning development process. GenSynth employs generative synthesis technology, allowing for the automatic creation of optimized, explainable AI models that meet specific performance criteria while ensuring transparency throughout the development stages. Additionally, DarwinAI has developed an AI-powered visual quality inspection system aimed at enhancing the PCBA manufacturing lifecycle. This system leverages specialized optics and advanced algorithms to detect defects in products, improving quality and consistency while reducing costs for manufacturers.

Planned

Venture Round in 2020
Planned Inc., established in 2017 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, specializes in streamlining corporate event planning. Its core business is a platform that simplifies the process of booking venues and vendors for in-person events, offering a curated selection of over 1,000 options across Canada. The company, formerly known as Enter, aims to redefine event planning by providing a comprehensive, user-friendly solution for event planners and corporate clients.

Bettermode

Seed Round in 2020
Bettermode is a software company based in Ontario, Canada, founded in 2018. It provides a cloud-based platform designed to enhance online community engagement and customer experience. The platform integrates seamlessly with messaging apps and social media, enabling users to create and share content that fosters a vibrant community atmosphere. Bettermode offers a range of features, including customizable templates, single sign-on, a moderation system, analytical tools, and an activity feed, all designed to meet the specific needs of businesses. The platform also prioritizes data protection and security, ensuring that companies can operate within a safe digital environment while optimizing their community interactions.

Tiggy

Seed Round in 2020
Tiggy is a grocery delivery platform focused on transforming the way consumers purchase everyday essentials. Operating in Vancouver, the company provides a diverse selection of products across categories such as grocery, personal care, pet supplies, and fresh produce. Tiggy distinguishes itself by offering free delivery with no hidden fees or subscription requirements, allowing customers to conveniently avoid long queues and the burden of carrying heavy bags. The platform aims to enhance the shopping experience by prioritizing accessibility and efficiency in everyday purchases.

Busbud

Series C in 2020
Busbud, Inc. offers an online platform for booking intercity bus travel, enabling users to search, compare, and purchase tickets across various destinations in Canada and internationally. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, the company provides extensive travel information, including schedules, prices, reviews, and amenities, through its website and mobile application. Busbud aggregates bus schedules from over 10,463 cities in 89 countries, allowing travelers to plan their trips in multiple languages and currencies. The platform aims to simplify the travel experience by helping users find the best prices and options that suit their needs, while also providing customer support to enhance the booking experience.

Sonder

Series E in 2020
Sonder is a hospitality company that designs, selects, and directly manages a portfolio of apartment-style accommodations, including rooms, suites, apartments, and boutique hotel properties, for short- and long-term stays. It operates in more than 30 cities across eight countries and three continents, with each property chosen, designed, and managed by the company. The business blends well-designed spaces with a technology-driven service model, supported by a mobile app that enables self-service features and 24/7 on-the-ground support. By offering flexible stays such as month-to-month arrangements, Sonder delivers modern, consistent experiences across diverse locations.

Lambent

Seed Round in 2020
Lambent is a Boston-based software company that provides an AI-powered platform for facilities management and space planning, leveraging existing data sources such as Wi-Fi to deliver occupancy analytics and utilization insights that enable corporate and higher education campuses to make data-driven decisions about workplace use, planning, scheduling, and maintenance while offering an alternative to sensor deployments and helping organizations reduce costs and optimize space and operations.

Clearpath Robotics

Series C in 2020
Clearpath Robotics designs and manufactures self-driving vehicles for industrial applications. Its product range includes robotic utility vehicles, unmanned ground vehicles, heavy load material transporters, learning platforms, and accessories such as sensors and controllers. The company also offers systems design, perception and mapping services, navigation and control software, simulation tools, research consulting, support maintenance, materials handling solutions, and industrial services.

Poka

Venture Round in 2020
Founded in 2013, Poka develops performance support software that connects factory workers with digital manufacturing operations. Its platform aids manufacturers by facilitating on-the-floor training, knowledge building, and communication among workers, leading to improved productivity, reduced downtime, and enhanced quality and safety.

OTTO Motors

Series C in 2020
OTTO Motors, a subsidiary of Clearpath Robotics Inc., specializes in the design, development, and delivery of self-driving vehicles aimed at automating material movement within factories and warehouses. Founded in 2015 and based in Kitchener, Canada, the company offers two primary products: the OTTO 100, which is designed for transporting human-scale payloads like boxes and carts, and the OTTO 1500, a heavy-duty vehicle capable of moving larger items such as pallets and racks. These autonomous mobile robots utilize infrastructure-free navigation to provide intelligent and efficient transportation solutions in various industrial sectors, including automotive, medical device, aerospace, and logistics. OTTO Motors combines proprietary hardware, software, and services to ensure reliable and safe operations in dynamic production environments.

Tugboat Logic

Series A in 2020
Tugboat Logic, Inc. is a company that specializes in automating security solutions and certifications for emerging and mid-market enterprises. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Burlingame, California, Tugboat Logic offers a comprehensive platform that simplifies information security management. Its services include an information security policy generator, compliance management, audit readiness, security questionnaires, awareness training, and vendor risk management. The company focuses on helping clients achieve industry-recognized certifications such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, and GDPR. By leveraging artificial intelligence and intelligent automation, Tugboat Logic streamlines the processes of policy creation, gap assessment, and response to requests for proposals, significantly enhancing efficiency and trust in client relationships. Their cloud-based subscription service is designed to reduce friction in enterprise sales operations and support businesses in demonstrating their security posture to customers.

Hopper

Venture Round in 2020
Founded in 2007, Hopper is a Montreal-based company that develops a mobile application using big data to predict and analyze airfares and accommodations. It provides travel recommendations and notifies users when prices are at their predicted lowest points.

Symend

Series B in 2020
Founded in 2016, Symend is a global leader in digital debt recovery solutions. It empowers enterprises across financial services, telecommunications, and utilities sectors to optimize collection effectiveness through personalized engagements driven by applied behavioral science and AI.

WorkJam

Series C in 2020
WorkJam, Inc. is a technology company that develops an employee engagement platform designed to enhance the relationship between employers and their front-line workforce. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with additional locations in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Melbourne, Australia, WorkJam offers a web and mobile app that can operate independently or be integrated with existing workforce management systems. The platform features tools for shift and task management, communication, training, and recognition, enabling shift-based, hourly, and non-desk workers to effectively manage their work life. By promoting agile scheduling and transformative communication, WorkJam empowers organizations in various sectors, including retail, healthcare, and manufacturing, to improve operational efficiency, labor cost management, and customer experience through a more engaged workforce. The company also has a strategic partnership with Digital Goodie to further enhance its offerings.

Tailscale

Seed Round in 2020
Founded in 2019, Tailscale Inc. specializes in developing corporate virtual private network (VPN) software that enables secure remote access for teams of any size. Its platform leverages WireGuard's Noise protocol encryption to provide minimal configuration, automatic key management, and identity provider integration, helping IT professionals and organizations replace legacy VPNs and simplify secure network operations.

Shyft

Series A in 2020
Shyft is a mobility technology company that provides a digital platform for relocation management. Its mobile application and marketplace connect employees, employers, and moving service providers, enabling end‑to‑end management of international and domestic moves. The platform offers real‑time lead management, pricing transparency, and integration with financial systems, helping corporations and relocation agencies streamline the relocation process from inquiry to invoicing. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco with an office in Belgrade, the company serves more than 300 moving partners across 68 countries.

AlayaCare

Series C in 2020
AlayaCare is a start-up based in Montréal, Quebec, that offers a comprehensive home health care software platform and hardware ecosystem. Founded in 2014 by Adrian Schauer and Neil Grunberg, the company aims to modernize the home care industry, which often relies on outdated software and inefficient processes. AlayaCare's platform integrates various functions, including planning, clinical documentation, remote patient monitoring, and mobile care worker capabilities, enabling home care agencies to operate more effectively and efficiently. By providing mixed telehealth and in-person health solutions, AlayaCare empowers patients to improve their quality of life while simultaneously reducing care costs. The company promotes an open culture that encourages team members to voice dissent while maintaining a focus on overarching goals. Additionally, AlayaCare collaborates with NGOs in the developing world, offering its solution at no cost to enhance mobile technology's impact on underserved communities.

Till Financial

Seed Round in 2019
Till Financial offers a digital financial management platform designed for families. It empowers children aged 13-17 with tools to track spending, save, and invest wisely. Till is accessible without monthly subscription fees, replacing money conversations with practical actions and learning experiences.

Scanwell Health

Seed Round in 2019
Scanwell Health, Inc. is a healthcare company that specializes in at-home diagnostic solutions, focusing on urine testing kits. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Scanwell Health has developed an FDA-cleared urine testing application that allows users to obtain clinical-grade results via their smartphones. The company's flagship product is a urinary tract infection test kit that not only provides accurate testing results but also connects users with online medical professionals for same-day treatment and prescriptions. By combining innovative technology with accessible healthcare services, Scanwell Health aims to enhance proactive health management for individuals seeking convenient and affordable medical care.

RenoRun

Series A in 2019
RenoRun Inc. is a construction materials delivery company that caters to the needs of the construction industry. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, the company offers a wide range of products, including beams, bricks, and concrete mixes. RenoRun has developed a mobile-friendly platform that allows general contractors to place orders easily, streamlining the process of procuring materials. This innovative service minimizes wasted time and effort for contractors by providing efficient delivery directly to job sites, with trained runners ensuring timely collection and drop-off of materials. In addition to its Montreal headquarters, RenoRun operates in Toronto, Canada, and Austin, Texas, positioning itself as a significant player in the construction supply market.

Hourly

Seed Round in 2019
Founded in 2018, Hourly is a technology company that simplifies workers' compensation insurance, payroll, and time tracking for small business owners. Its platform offers enterprise-level solutions tailored to small and medium-sized businesses with hourly workers.

Horizon Blockchain Games

Seed Round in 2019
Horizon Blockchain Games Inc. is a game studio and blockchain infrastructure company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with additional offices in Montreal, Vancouver, Seattle, Mexico City, and Madrid. The company specializes in developing video games that leverage blockchain technology, providing users with secure access to web3, enabling digital asset ownership. Among its notable offerings are Arcadeum, a video game network and wallet built on the Ethereum blockchain, and SkyWeaver, an online card game. Horizon Blockchain Games also offers tools and resources for developers to create innovative Internet economies and experiences, positioning itself at the intersection of gaming and blockchain technology.

Sonder

Series D in 2019
Sonder is a hospitality company that designs, selects, and directly manages a portfolio of apartment-style accommodations, including rooms, suites, apartments, and boutique hotel properties, for short- and long-term stays. It operates in more than 30 cities across eight countries and three continents, with each property chosen, designed, and managed by the company. The business blends well-designed spaces with a technology-driven service model, supported by a mobile app that enables self-service features and 24/7 on-the-ground support. By offering flexible stays such as month-to-month arrangements, Sonder delivers modern, consistent experiences across diverse locations.

AlayaCare

Series C in 2019
AlayaCare is a start-up based in Montréal, Quebec, that offers a comprehensive home health care software platform and hardware ecosystem. Founded in 2014 by Adrian Schauer and Neil Grunberg, the company aims to modernize the home care industry, which often relies on outdated software and inefficient processes. AlayaCare's platform integrates various functions, including planning, clinical documentation, remote patient monitoring, and mobile care worker capabilities, enabling home care agencies to operate more effectively and efficiently. By providing mixed telehealth and in-person health solutions, AlayaCare empowers patients to improve their quality of life while simultaneously reducing care costs. The company promotes an open culture that encourages team members to voice dissent while maintaining a focus on overarching goals. Additionally, AlayaCare collaborates with NGOs in the developing world, offering its solution at no cost to enhance mobile technology's impact on underserved communities.

ProteinQure

Seed Round in 2019
ProteinQure is a biotechnology company focused on designing novel exotic peptides with broad therapeutic applications. It leverages quantum computing, atomic-level simulations, reinforcement learning, and artificial intelligence to engineer dynamic peptide therapeutics and to design protein structures with efficiency. The company provides structure determination, protein design, and property determination to enable drug discovery and design. Founded in 2017, ProteinQure is based in Toronto, Canada.

Fellow.app

Seed Round in 2019
Founded in 2017, Fellow.app is a leading meeting productivity platform that enhances collaboration among teams. It connects calendars with meeting notes, allowing attendees to contribute to agendas, reference past discussions, record action items, and more. The platform also offers dedicated spaces for one-on-one notes, feedback, objectives, and action items, fostering productive meetings regardless of location.

Cocoon

Seed Round in 2019
Cocoon is a leave management software company based in the Mission District of San Francisco. Established in 2020 by former employees of Stripe and Square, Cocoon aims to simplify the complexities associated with employee leave. The company partners with organizations such as Carta, Khan Academy, and Benchling to assist their employees during significant life events, including childbirth, caregiving, and personal health matters. By automating the processes related to compliance, claims, and payroll, Cocoon alleviates the confusion and stress often associated with managing leave, allowing human resources teams to focus on employee well-being. The company operates from a small studio space that reflects its commitment to designing exceptional digital experiences for small groups.

Finaeo

Seed Round in 2019
Finaeo develops a digital insurance software platform that connects life and health insurance carriers, brokers, and clients globally. Its marketplace accelerates policy fulfillment and streamlines distribution, empowering independent brokers to enhance efficiency.

HyperComply

Pre Seed Round in 2019
HyperComply Inc. is a Canadian company founded in 2019 that operates an online platform designed to streamline the process of completing client security questionnaires. The platform enables procurement teams to send and track security questionnaires efficiently at no cost, while sales teams can respond to these inquiries within a guaranteed timeframe of one day. HyperComply's software provides tools for spreadsheet management, file sharing, web forms, and access to reference security documentation, facilitating a straightforward experience for both vendors and purchasers. By simplifying third-party risk evaluation and management, HyperComply enhances the efficiency and accuracy of the security questionnaire process.

Eideticom

Venture Round in 2019
Eideticom develops hardware-accelerated computational storage platforms and accompanying software to accelerate storage and compute-intensive workloads. Its technology offloads cryptographic, compression, and analytics tasks from CPUs using reconfigurable FPGA-based CSPs, enabling greater efficiency, scalability, and security in enterprise and cloud data centers. The company provides NoLoad CSP hardware and system software, including standalone devices such as NoLoad U2 and hardware evaluation kits, as well as the NoLoad CSP Alveo system software, with broad CPU platform compatibility tested on Intel, AMD, ARM, and IBM Power. Founded in 2016 and based in Calgary, Canada, Eideticom also offers design and verification services to support customers in bringing products to market.

Italic

Series A in 2018
Italic, Inc. is an online marketplace established in 2018 and based in Walnut, California, that connects consumers directly with luxury goods manufacturers. The platform allows users to purchase high-quality products, including bed linens, handbags, electric toothbrushes, and yoga gear, at significantly reduced prices—typically 50-80% lower than traditional retail. By facilitating direct sales from factories, Italic not only empowers consumers to access premium products without branding markups but also provides manufacturers with essential tools, distribution, and technology to reach a global customer base. This model enables suppliers to sell unlabeled or private label products, enhancing their profit margins and offering valuable performance insights.

Future Family

Series A in 2018
Founded in 2016, Future Family offers subscription-based fertility care plans. These plans cover all healthcare costs, including personal fertility planning, clinic matching, dedicated nurse concierge services, digital health platforms, and procedures like IVF and egg freezing.

Planned

Seed Round in 2018
Planned Inc., established in 2017 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, specializes in streamlining corporate event planning. Its core business is a platform that simplifies the process of booking venues and vendors for in-person events, offering a curated selection of over 1,000 options across Canada. The company, formerly known as Enter, aims to redefine event planning by providing a comprehensive, user-friendly solution for event planners and corporate clients.

Shelf Engine

Seed Round in 2018
Shelf Engine is a Seattle-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in an automated prediction platform aimed at minimizing food waste in the grocery sector. By employing machine learning and analyzing historical data, the platform accurately forecasts demand for perishable goods, allowing grocery stores to optimize their ordering processes. This innovative approach not only helps retailers avoid out-of-stock situations but also significantly reduces food and beverage waste. Shelf Engine manages the entire ordering process, including vendor management and shelf optimization, which enhances profit margins for grocery stores. The company operates with a unique buy-back model for unsold items, thereby mitigating financial risk for retailers. With a workforce of over 145 employees, Shelf Engine serves leading grocers across thousands of locations in the United States.

DarwinAI

Seed Round in 2018
DarwinAI Corp. is a Canadian company that specializes in artificial intelligence technology, particularly in the development of deep neural networks for enterprise applications. Founded in 2017 and based in Waterloo, the company offers GenSynth, a software platform designed for developers and data scientists to streamline the deep learning development process. GenSynth employs generative synthesis technology, allowing for the automatic creation of optimized, explainable AI models that meet specific performance criteria while ensuring transparency throughout the development stages. Additionally, DarwinAI has developed an AI-powered visual quality inspection system aimed at enhancing the PCBA manufacturing lifecycle. This system leverages specialized optics and advanced algorithms to detect defects in products, improving quality and consistency while reducing costs for manufacturers.

AlayaCare

Series B in 2018
AlayaCare is a start-up based in Montréal, Quebec, that offers a comprehensive home health care software platform and hardware ecosystem. Founded in 2014 by Adrian Schauer and Neil Grunberg, the company aims to modernize the home care industry, which often relies on outdated software and inefficient processes. AlayaCare's platform integrates various functions, including planning, clinical documentation, remote patient monitoring, and mobile care worker capabilities, enabling home care agencies to operate more effectively and efficiently. By providing mixed telehealth and in-person health solutions, AlayaCare empowers patients to improve their quality of life while simultaneously reducing care costs. The company promotes an open culture that encourages team members to voice dissent while maintaining a focus on overarching goals. Additionally, AlayaCare collaborates with NGOs in the developing world, offering its solution at no cost to enhance mobile technology's impact on underserved communities.

Lambent

Seed Round in 2018
Lambent is a Boston-based software company that provides an AI-powered platform for facilities management and space planning, leveraging existing data sources such as Wi-Fi to deliver occupancy analytics and utilization insights that enable corporate and higher education campuses to make data-driven decisions about workplace use, planning, scheduling, and maintenance while offering an alternative to sensor deployments and helping organizations reduce costs and optimize space and operations.

Flinks

Seed Round in 2018
Flinks is a data company that develops a financial data aggregation platform to connect users' bank accounts with mobile apps, validate account ownership, verify balances, and access transaction history. Through hosted APIs, it enables businesses to test and integrate its solutions, connect financial accounts, and enrich data to power products while emphasizing secure handling of sensitive information and compliance. Founded in 2016 and based in Montreal, Flinks serves clients by helping them link users’ financial data to deliver improved services and user experiences.

Phenomic AI

Seed Round in 2018
Founded in 2017, Phenomic AI is a Toronto-based company that develops artificial intelligence-driven drug discovery platforms. Its technology analyzes phenotypes in complex disease models like high-content co-culture and 3D assays, enabling pharmaceutical companies to discover drugs more efficiently.

WorkFusion

Series E in 2018
WorkFusion is a software company that offers an intelligent automation platform to streamline operations across industries. The platform integrates robotic process automation, smart process automation, chatbots, and workforce orchestration, enabling automation of routine and complex tasks. It also provides anti-money laundering and document processing solutions for financial services. The company emphasizes AI-powered capabilities with pre-trained ExpertBots and advanced analytics to automate a wide range of business processes, including financial crime compliance such as AML checks, customer verification, sanctions screening, and transaction monitoring. By reducing manual work and increasing accuracy, it aims to improve operational efficiency for banks, insurers, healthcare providers, and other sectors. Headquartered in New York, the company maintains a global footprint with operations in Europe and Asia.

Properly

Seed Round in 2018
Properly Inc. is a Canadian real estate brokerage that specializes in the buying and selling of residential properties. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Toronto, the company leverages technology to transform the home buying and selling experience. Properly operates an online platform that simplifies the process for clients by utilizing machine learning to provide accurate market valuations for homes. This innovative approach allows clients to purchase a new home before listing their current one, enhancing convenience and reducing the stress typically associated with these transactions. Through its services, Properly aims to make the real estate market more accessible and efficient for homeowners.

Poka

Series A in 2018
Founded in 2013, Poka develops performance support software that connects factory workers with digital manufacturing operations. Its platform aids manufacturers by facilitating on-the-floor training, knowledge building, and communication among workers, leading to improved productivity, reduced downtime, and enhanced quality and safety.

Unsplash

Series A in 2018
Unsplash, Inc. is a photography community portal founded in 2013 and based in Montreal, Canada. The company operates an online platform that provides high-resolution photographs for free use under the Unsplash License, promoting an open creative ecosystem. Users can upload their photographs, which are then curated by a team of photo editors. This service allows clients to access a diverse collection of copyright-free images that can be utilized for various purposes, including album art, advertisements, and product designs. Unsplash aims to support creators and enhance accessibility to quality imagery for all.

Bench

Series B in 2018
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.

Busbud

Series B in 2018
Busbud, Inc. offers an online platform for booking intercity bus travel, enabling users to search, compare, and purchase tickets across various destinations in Canada and internationally. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, the company provides extensive travel information, including schedules, prices, reviews, and amenities, through its website and mobile application. Busbud aggregates bus schedules from over 10,463 cities in 89 countries, allowing travelers to plan their trips in multiple languages and currencies. The platform aims to simplify the travel experience by helping users find the best prices and options that suit their needs, while also providing customer support to enhance the booking experience.

Cybeats Technologies

Seed Round in 2018
Cybeats Technologies Inc. is a Canadian company specializing in cybersecurity solutions for Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Founded in 2016 and based in Aurora, the company provides advanced software that acts as an immune system for IoT devices, safeguarding them against a range of threats, both known and unknown. Its flagship products include SBOM Studio, which enables organizations to manage and document third-party software components, and RDSP IoT Security, an integrated platform designed to secure connected devices throughout their lifecycle. By focusing on software supply chain intelligence, Cybeats helps organizations mitigate risks, ensure compliance, and maintain robust security from the procurement stage through development and operational use.

Rubikloud

Series B in 2018
Rubikloud Technologies Inc., established in 2013 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, specializes in developing and operating cloud-based enterprise data platforms powered by artificial intelligence (AI). The company caters to global retailers and consumer packaged goods (CPG) industries, offering solutions such as Retail AI for promotion effectiveness, forecasting, and optimization, and CPG AI for demand forecasting and trade promotion optimization. Rubikloud's flagship products include RubiCore, a big data platform for processing disparate data sources, RubiView for automated market and business intelligence reports, and RubiOne for personalized campaign management. The company operates globally with sales offices in the USA, the UK, and Hong Kong, serving multi-billion dollar clients. As of 2020, Rubikloud operates as a subsidiary of Kinaxis Inc.

Drivewyze

Venture Round in 2018
Drivewyze Inc. is a provider of mobile driving solutions for the transportation industry in North America. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Edmonton, Canada, with an additional office in Dallas, Texas, the company offers Drivewyze PreClear, a subscription-based application designed for commercial vehicle bypass. This application provides drivers with visual and audible instructions to help them navigate weigh stations and roadside inspection sites efficiently. Drivewyze caters to a diverse clientele, including local, regional, intra-state, and long-haul motor carriers, as well as individual truck operators. The company operates as a subsidiary of Intelligent Imaging Systems Inc., focusing on enhancing highway safety and transportation management through its innovative services.

Symend

Seed Round in 2017
Founded in 2016, Symend is a global leader in digital debt recovery solutions. It empowers enterprises across financial services, telecommunications, and utilities sectors to optimize collection effectiveness through personalized engagements driven by applied behavioral science and AI.

ROSS Intelligence

Series A in 2017
ROSS Intelligence is a company that develops artificial intelligence tools specifically designed to enhance the capabilities of lawyers. Its flagship product, ROSS, serves as an AI-driven legal research platform that utilizes natural language processing to answer legal queries and assist legal teams in navigating case law efficiently. By streamlining the research process, ROSS Intelligence enables lawyers to focus on more complex tasks, ultimately improving their productivity and decision-making. The company's clientele includes leading law firms and corporate legal departments both in the United States and internationally. With operations based in Toronto, San Francisco, and New York, ROSS Intelligence aims to revolutionize the legal profession by creating advanced AI solutions that augment lawyers' cognitive abilities.

Swept

Seed Round in 2017
Swept is a technology company that specializes in developing software solutions for the janitorial industry. Founded in August 2014 by Matt Cooper and Michael Brown, and based in Nova Scotia, Swept offers an operational cleaning management platform aimed at enhancing the efficiency of commercial cleaning businesses. The platform facilitates communication between cleaning companies, their employees, and customers, while also supporting real-time inspections and supply orders. By providing these tools, Swept enables cleaning companies to improve their operational effectiveness, increase profitability, and enhance customer retention.

Camino

Seed Round in 2017
Camino.ai is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2017. It specializes in developing workflow-based software aimed at reforming the permitting and development processes for cities. By partnering with local governments, Camino seeks to enhance economic development, helping municipalities attract new businesses, construct safe and affordable housing, and foster vibrant communities. The company offers a virtual assistant known as Permit Guide, which streamlines the permit application process for individuals, businesses, and government entities. Its software incorporates Artificial Intelligence to assist governmental staff in managing their growing workload efficiently. Camino is dedicated to simplifying the permitting experience, making it as straightforward as booking a flight online.

Chatkit

Seed Round in 2017
Chatkit Inc. is a Toronto-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in conversational marketing. It provides an AI-driven chatbot platform designed for social marketers, retailers, and Shopify merchants, enabling brands to manage and automate customer conversations across various messaging channels, including Facebook Messenger. By facilitating dynamic, two-way dialogues, Chatkit helps businesses enhance customer engagement and build lasting relationships. The platform also measures customer interaction and the effectiveness of products, empowering companies to boost sales and foster customer loyalty.

VendorHawk

Seed Round in 2017
VendorHawk Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in developing a cloud-based application designed to centralize and analyze costs associated with Software as a Service (SaaS) and software vendors. The VendorHawk application aids users in optimizing their SaaS spending and improving the utilization of applications and vendor services. In addition to its software offerings, VendorHawk provides consulting services aimed at identifying wasteful expenditures and delivering actionable recommendations for cost optimization. Established in 2016, VendorHawk operates as a subsidiary of ServiceNow, Inc.

WorkFusion

Series D in 2017
WorkFusion is a software company that offers an intelligent automation platform to streamline operations across industries. The platform integrates robotic process automation, smart process automation, chatbots, and workforce orchestration, enabling automation of routine and complex tasks. It also provides anti-money laundering and document processing solutions for financial services. The company emphasizes AI-powered capabilities with pre-trained ExpertBots and advanced analytics to automate a wide range of business processes, including financial crime compliance such as AML checks, customer verification, sanctions screening, and transaction monitoring. By reducing manual work and increasing accuracy, it aims to improve operational efficiency for banks, insurers, healthcare providers, and other sectors. Headquartered in New York, the company maintains a global footprint with operations in Europe and Asia.

Nexosis

Venture Round in 2016
Nexosis, founded in 2015, is a software company based in Westerville, Ohio, that develops automated machine learning platforms for data-driven decision-making. It primarily serves the retail, quick service restaurants, food/beverage, and consumer packaged goods industries. Nexosis offers Axon, a machine learning platform that ingests multiple data sources to generate actionable insights, helping businesses forecast inventory needs more accurately. As of July 10, 2018, Nexosis operates as a subsidiary of DataRobot, Inc.

OTTO Motors

Series B in 2016
OTTO Motors, a subsidiary of Clearpath Robotics Inc., specializes in the design, development, and delivery of self-driving vehicles aimed at automating material movement within factories and warehouses. Founded in 2015 and based in Kitchener, Canada, the company offers two primary products: the OTTO 100, which is designed for transporting human-scale payloads like boxes and carts, and the OTTO 1500, a heavy-duty vehicle capable of moving larger items such as pallets and racks. These autonomous mobile robots utilize infrastructure-free navigation to provide intelligent and efficient transportation solutions in various industrial sectors, including automotive, medical device, aerospace, and logistics. OTTO Motors combines proprietary hardware, software, and services to ensure reliable and safe operations in dynamic production environments.

Clearpath Robotics

Series B in 2016
Clearpath Robotics designs and manufactures self-driving vehicles for industrial applications. Its product range includes robotic utility vehicles, unmanned ground vehicles, heavy load material transporters, learning platforms, and accessories such as sensors and controllers. The company also offers systems design, perception and mapping services, navigation and control software, simulation tools, research consulting, support maintenance, materials handling solutions, and industrial services.

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.

Poka

Series A in 2016
Founded in 2013, Poka develops performance support software that connects factory workers with digital manufacturing operations. Its platform aids manufacturers by facilitating on-the-floor training, knowledge building, and communication among workers, leading to improved productivity, reduced downtime, and enhanced quality and safety.

Two Hat

Seed Round in 2016
Two Hat Security Ltd., operating under the name Community Sift, is a Canadian company founded in 2012 that specializes in developing risk-based chat filter and moderation software. Based in Kelowna, Two Hat's AI-powered platform processes and categorizes over 30 billion interactions monthly, including messages, usernames, images, and videos, in real-time. The company focuses on mitigating online harms such as cyberbullying, abuse, hate speech, violent threats, and child exploitation, empowering clients across various social networks to maintain safe user environments. Community Sift offers a comprehensive content moderation solution that includes data analysis, escalation of concerning content, and customizable workflows. Additionally, Two Hat provides Sift Ninja, a streamlined profanity filter designed for startups and smaller platforms, which automatically detects and removes offensive content. Through its innovative software, Two Hat aims to create healthier online communities by enabling users to manage content based on their individual tolerance levels.

Peraso Technologies

Series C in 2016
Peraso Technologies Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Toronto, Canada, founded in 2008. The company specializes in developing multi-gigabit millimeter wave single-chip transceivers and array antenna solutions, primarily targeting the mobile consumer electronics market. Its product offerings include chipsets designed to meet the IEEE 802.11ad specification, enabling applications such as mobile rapid sync-n-go, desktop interconnects, wireless networking, in-room HD video streaming, cellular backhaul, and vehicle-to-vehicle communication. Peraso Technologies also provides custom solutions tailored to specific customer needs, enhancing its versatility in meeting diverse market demands.

Local Logic

Angel Round in 2016
Local Logic is a location intelligence platform based in Montreal, Quebec, that focuses on digitizing the built environment to make location data understandable and actionable for various stakeholders, including consumers, investors, developers, and governments. The platform harnesses artificial intelligence, geospatial data, and user-generated information to offer insights into lifestyle and location characteristics. With proprietary insights derived from over 75 billion data points, Local Logic provides predictive and precise analytics that inform decision-making in the real estate sector, which impacts the vast real estate market in the US and Canada. The company's services cater to commercial real estate, urban planning, and other location-based industries, assisting major developers and investors in shaping sustainable and equitable urban environments.

Vidyard

Series C in 2016
Vidyard is a business-focused video platform that enhances engagement and converts views into action. It offers video hosting, management, and analytics features, helping global companies like Honeywell and Lenovo drive revenue through online video strategies.

ROSS Intelligence

Seed Round in 2016
ROSS Intelligence is a company that develops artificial intelligence tools specifically designed to enhance the capabilities of lawyers. Its flagship product, ROSS, serves as an AI-driven legal research platform that utilizes natural language processing to answer legal queries and assist legal teams in navigating case law efficiently. By streamlining the research process, ROSS Intelligence enables lawyers to focus on more complex tasks, ultimately improving their productivity and decision-making. The company's clientele includes leading law firms and corporate legal departments both in the United States and internationally. With operations based in Toronto, San Francisco, and New York, ROSS Intelligence aims to revolutionize the legal profession by creating advanced AI solutions that augment lawyers' cognitive abilities.

WorkFusion

Series C in 2015
WorkFusion is a software company that offers an intelligent automation platform to streamline operations across industries. The platform integrates robotic process automation, smart process automation, chatbots, and workforce orchestration, enabling automation of routine and complex tasks. It also provides anti-money laundering and document processing solutions for financial services. The company emphasizes AI-powered capabilities with pre-trained ExpertBots and advanced analytics to automate a wide range of business processes, including financial crime compliance such as AML checks, customer verification, sanctions screening, and transaction monitoring. By reducing manual work and increasing accuracy, it aims to improve operational efficiency for banks, insurers, healthcare providers, and other sectors. Headquartered in New York, the company maintains a global footprint with operations in Europe and Asia.

AppDirect

Series E in 2015
AppDirect operates a cloud service commerce platform that helps providers, developers, and customers discover, purchase, and manage cloud-based software and services. The platform includes marketplaces, billing, distribution, and automated reselling capabilities, enabling partners to sell and onboard offerings across a network of marketplaces and customers to access a wide range of SaaS and related services. The company supports industrial and enterprise users with tools for secure identity, single sign-on, and directory integration, as well as analytics dashboards and integrated collaboration features. AppDirect serves communications service providers, value-added resellers, managed service providers, software vendors, manufacturers, and financial services firms, helping them connect with global customers and expand their digital commerce footprint. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, AppDirect has expanded with offices in multiple countries to support a worldwide ecosystem of cloud services.

Routehappy

Series B in 2015
Routehappy, Inc. is a product differentiation platform that specializes in enhancing the air travel experience by providing comprehensive data, content, and tools focused on product differentiation. Founded in 2010 and based in New York, the company offers its platform, Routehappy Hub, which allows airlines to manage and distribute rich content about their services. Key offerings include the SHF (Smart Happy Flight), which features detailed attributes such as headlines, descriptions, icons, photos, and videos specific to flights, cabins, fare families, and routes. Additionally, Routehappy provides an API that facilitates access to SHF content and third-party integrations that assist airlines in marketing and selling flights. The company is dedicated to improving flight shopping and marketing through unbiased flight scores and amenity data, equipping airlines and distributors to better serve their customers. Routehappy, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of the Airline Tariff Publishing Company.

Crew

Series A in 2015
Crew is a curated platform that connects designers and developers with vetted clients seeking web and mobile app design services. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Montréal, Quebec, Crew boasts a trusted network of independent creatives who have collaborated on projects for major companies such as Apple, Google, and Uber. The platform facilitates engagement by providing access to hand-picked, screened professionals in the mobile and web industry, enabling application makers to present their projects effectively. This approach aims to enhance project visibility and conversion rates, ultimately contributing to the success of the applications developed.

Milestone Pharmaceuticals

Series B in 2015
Milestone Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing etripamil, a rapid-onset calcium channel blocker for cardiovascular conditions. The lead product is etripamil, administered as a nasal spray for self-treatment of episodes of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia, with ongoing Phase III studies in the United States and Canada. The company is also advancing development for other cardiovascular indications, including atrial fibrillation and angina, with a Phase II program for atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response. Founded in 2003, Milestone is headquartered in Montreal.

Granify

Series A in 2015
Granify Inc. is an Edmonton-based company that offers a Software-as-a-Service solution aimed at maximizing sales for online retailers. The Granify platform leverages big data and machine learning technologies to analyze shopper behavior, including their journey and interactions on e-commerce sites. By monitoring factors such as mouse movements and hesitations, Granify can identify potential objections and automatically deliver targeted messages to address shoppers' concerns, thereby increasing the likelihood of completing a sale. The solution is compatible with various e-commerce platforms, including custom-built sites. Incorporated in 2011, Granify operates at the intersection of artificial intelligence and e-commerce, striving to enhance revenue optimization for retailers through real-time analytics and predictive insights.

Blitzen

Seed Round in 2015
Blitzen is a business-to-business platform designed to enhance workflows for medium to large-sized enterprises. The company offers an all-in-one lead management and voice-of-customer solution that empowers marketers to convert website visitors into data-rich leads while capturing essential customer insights. Its platform features form-based workflows and utilizes event-based automation to synchronize data across various cloud applications and project management tools. This functionality enables businesses to boost revenue and manage customer relationships more effectively. Blitzen is headquartered in New York City and has roots in Kitchener, Ontario, having graduated from the U.S.-based accelerator AngelPad.

VarageSale

Series B in 2015
VarageSale, Inc. operates an online platform that facilitates the buying and selling of used items within local communities. Founded in 2012 and based in Toronto, Canada, the company allows users to create interest-based groups where members can list items for sale, engage in discussions, and make purchases. The platform is designed to be family-friendly and free to use, available on both web and mobile applications across various devices. With millions of members in communities throughout the United States, Canada, and beyond, VarageSale aims to foster connections among users while offering goods at lower prices than retail. The company has been positioned as a subsidiary of VerticalScope Inc. since 2017.

Bonfire Interactive

Seed Round in 2015
Bonfire Interactive Ltd., founded in 2011 and headquartered in Kitchener, Canada, develops a cloud-based collaborative decision-making tool designed to streamline the process of accepting and evaluating supplier proposals and quotes for various procurement projects. The company's platform supports RFQ, RFT, SOW evaluations, as well as RFP and RFx evaluations, bid and tender evaluations, supplier qualifications, EOI and RFI evaluations, and other related projects. Bonfire Interactive Ltd.'s solution is utilized by a diverse range of clients, including colleges and universities, hospitals, municipalities, various industries such as mining, construction, manufacturing, and finance, NGOs, SMBs, enterprises, startups, and more. The platform is known for its ability to enhance decision-making processes, making them faster and more efficient, and it is trusted with significant supplier selection decisions on a monthly basis.
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