Jefferson Partners

Jefferson Partners was a venture capital firm based in Toronto, Ontario, specializing in seed, early-stage, and core investments in established companies. Founded in 1987 by David Folk and Jack Kiervin, the firm focused on sectors such as web 2.0 technologies, telecommunications infrastructure, internet technology, and applications software and services. Jefferson Partners typically invested amounts ranging from approximately $2.7 million to $4.1 million in companies with projected sales of at least $3.4 million, while core investments could reach up to $15 million. The firm aimed to acquire board positions in its portfolio companies to influence strategic decisions.

R. Timothy O’Donnell

Managing Director

14 past transactions

firstSTREET for Boomers & Beyond

Venture Round in 2011
firstSTREET is a direct marketer of innovative products for Boomers and Beyond in the United States. Their products are advertised in virtually all of America's major consumer magazines, and marketed to their house file of over 2.5 million customers (average age---65) via monthly catalog.

Accept Software

Series C in 2010
Accept helps companies increase the speed and certainty of new product success and turn product innovation into a competitive advantage. Accept SaaS innovation management solutions help companies engage communities, prioritize and manage new ideas, align products with company strategy, and unify execution across teams.

NeoEdge Networks

Venture Round in 2009
NeoEdge Networks is a tech and in-game ad company that enables casual game publishers and developers to deliver TV-like commercials.

Accept Software

Series B in 2009
Accept helps companies increase the speed and certainty of new product success and turn product innovation into a competitive advantage. Accept SaaS innovation management solutions help companies engage communities, prioritize and manage new ideas, align products with company strategy, and unify execution across teams.

Storage Appliance Corporation

Series B in 2009
Storage Appliance Corporation is a leading developer of consumer backup software marketed as [Clickfree](/organization/clickfree)™. Clickfree™ Automatic Backup is the world's first technology that performs backup by simply connecting any storage device to the PC, without having to set up or configure software.

NeoEdge Networks

Series B in 2007
NeoEdge Networks is a tech and in-game ad company that enables casual game publishers and developers to deliver TV-like commercials.

Natural Convergence

Series C in 2006
Natural Convergence, Inc. is a company that specializes in providing hosted voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) software tailored for service providers catering to the small business market. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, the company develops and markets its flagship product, Silhouette, which is designed for telecom carriers and service providers. In addition to its software solutions, Natural Convergence offers a range of services including customizable training, professional services, project management, and a channel program to enhance user experience and support. The company serves a diverse clientele across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and the Caribbean.

Accept Software

Venture Round in 2006
Accept helps companies increase the speed and certainty of new product success and turn product innovation into a competitive advantage. Accept SaaS innovation management solutions help companies engage communities, prioritize and manage new ideas, align products with company strategy, and unify execution across teams.

NeoEdge Networks

Series A in 2006
NeoEdge Networks is a tech and in-game ad company that enables casual game publishers and developers to deliver TV-like commercials.

ProntoForms

Series B in 2005
ProntoForms Corporation specializes in mobile business solutions aimed at automating field data collection processes for various industries. Its no-code app development platform allows organizations to quickly create custom mobile form applications, enhancing the efficiency and safety of field teams. The ProntoForms mobile platform enables remote workers to gather data on mobile devices, access essential company information in real-time, and seamlessly share results with back-office systems and cloud services. This solution is applicable across a range of functions, including field service, inspections, audits, installations, maintenance, safety, fleet management, and enterprise asset management. Established in 2001 and based in Kanata, Canada, ProntoForms operates in multiple regions, including the United States, Canada, Latin America, and Europe. The company was previously known as TrueContext Mobile Solutions Corporation until its name change in 2013.

Natural Convergence

Series B in 2004
Natural Convergence, Inc. is a company that specializes in providing hosted voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) software tailored for service providers catering to the small business market. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, the company develops and markets its flagship product, Silhouette, which is designed for telecom carriers and service providers. In addition to its software solutions, Natural Convergence offers a range of services including customizable training, professional services, project management, and a channel program to enhance user experience and support. The company serves a diverse clientele across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and the Caribbean.

Attensity

Series B in 2003
Attensity is a provider of corporate insight solutions that specializes in omni-channel customer communications. The company utilizes proprietary data contextualization and advanced natural language processing techniques to extract meaningful information from both structured and unstructured data across multiple channels. Its unique analytics and semantic technologies enable Global 1000 companies to effectively interpret significant volumes of data, enhancing their ability to understand customer sentiment and improve overall customer experience. By leveraging Attensity’s integrated solutions, businesses can manage brand equity, increase revenue, mitigate risks, and make informed strategic decisions based on comprehensive data insights.

Natural Convergence

Series A in 2002
Natural Convergence, Inc. is a company that specializes in providing hosted voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) software tailored for service providers catering to the small business market. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, the company develops and markets its flagship product, Silhouette, which is designed for telecom carriers and service providers. In addition to its software solutions, Natural Convergence offers a range of services including customizable training, professional services, project management, and a channel program to enhance user experience and support. The company serves a diverse clientele across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and the Caribbean.

Aquilium Software

Venture Round in 2001
Aquilium Software provides consulting services to government and business. Their services include a range of IT, privacy, sales, and marketing topics. Their customers inquiries are addressed through phone, email, and online applications.
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