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Spare is a mobility management software company that enhances public transit services through on-demand and shared transportation solutions. The platform integrates various modes of transport, enabling efficient and accessible mobility for all users. Their platform uses advanced algorithms and data analytics to optimize routes, reduce wait times, and improve overall efficiency for transportation services. By optimizing transportation services and promoting shared rides, Spare Labs reduces traffic congestion and emissions, supporting more sustainable urban mobility.

Avidbots Corp., founded in 2014 and based in Ottawa, Canada, develops autonomous commercial floor cleaning robots. Its flagship product, NEO, uses laser mapping technology to efficiently clean various spaces such as airports, retail malls, hospitals, and warehouses across seven countries.

Resolute Health Corporation Limited is a health care service provider primarily focused on patients with snoring issues and sleep apnea.

Humi provides cloud-based human resources software that automates payroll, benefits, and other HR processes for businesses. The platform supports recruiting and onboarding, time-off tracking, scheduling, payroll management, benefits administration, and performance monitoring and reporting, helping organizations modernize and streamline HR operations.

Vetster is a pet wellness platform that facilitates connections between pet owners and licensed veterinary professionals. Through its innovative marketplace, the platform offers video, chat, and voice-enabled appointments, allowing pet parents to access quality veterinary care anytime and anywhere. By prioritizing convenience and affordability, Vetster aims to enhance the pet care experience for both owners and their pets, ensuring that professional assistance is readily available around the clock.

Minus Global is a distributed food waste solutions company that focuses on reducing the cost and environmental impact of food waste. Led by a team of experienced entrepreneurs in the waste industry, the company operates in 14 countries and employs its innovative hyperlocal technology, ORCA, to transform conventional food waste management. By minimizing reliance on traditional waste collection methods, Minus Global provides significant cost savings and reduces environmental burdens. Its technologies enable clients to automate waste management processes, thereby decreasing the need for labor or transport and facilitating on-site waste handling. This approach promotes increased recycling rates and contributes to a more sustainable waste management ecosystem.

Jewlr is a jewelry company based in Thornhill, Canada, specializing in designing, manufacturing, and marketing a wide array of fine jewelry. The company offers an extensive selection of products, including rings, necklaces, bracelets, pendants, and earrings, with a focus on custom-made and personalized options. Through its online platform, Jewlr enables customers to have creative control over their jewelry designs, allowing them to choose styles, metals, stones, and engravings that reflect their individual preferences and budget. By addressing the challenges of traditional jewelry purchasing, Jewlr provides a unique and user-friendly experience for customers seeking personalized jewelry solutions.

Spare is a mobility management software company that enhances public transit services through on-demand and shared transportation solutions. The platform integrates various modes of transport, enabling efficient and accessible mobility for all users. Their platform uses advanced algorithms and data analytics to optimize routes, reduce wait times, and improve overall efficiency for transportation services. By optimizing transportation services and promoting shared rides, Spare Labs reduces traffic congestion and emissions, supporting more sustainable urban mobility.

GoBolt, formerly known as Second Closet Incorporated, provides valet self-storage services that enable customers to store their belongings conveniently and securely. Founded in 2017 and based in Toronto, Canada, the company offers a comprehensive solution where customers can schedule pickups and returns of their items. GoBolt delivers boxes for customers to use for storage, then collects these items to be stored in a climate-controlled warehouse. The service is designed to be user-friendly, allowing clients to pay only for the space they utilize, making it an affordable option for those in need of storage solutions.

Wallbox is a smart electric vehicle charging company that designs, manufactures, and distributes charging solutions for electric and hybrid vehicles across Europe and the United States. Founded in 2015 and based in Barcelona, Spain, the company develops intelligent charging systems that blend technology with design and manage communication among the vehicle, the grid, the building, and the charger. Its product lineup includes Level 2 AC chargers for residential and commercial use and DC fast chargers for public locations, complemented by energy management capabilities to optimize charging and grid interaction. Wallbox serves residential, business, and public charging markets, aiming to transform how energy is used in the EV sector.

Commit is a professional networking platform designed to connect mission-driven and entrepreneurial engineers worldwide. It offers real-time peer support, career development resources such as mentorship and coaching, and full-stack career transition services, helping engineers explore new opportunities and assisting companies in finding talented engineers.

Plus One Robotics develops advanced robotics solutions for logistics and e-commerce markets. Founded in 2016, the company specializes in creating intelligent automation systems that combine computer vision, AI, and supervised autonomy to handle parcels efficiently in warehouses and distribution centers.

Borrowell is a Toronto-based fintech that provides personal loans, unsecured consumer credit and an online lending marketplace. It offers free credit scores, credit education, and weekly monitoring, along with tools such as personalized credit coaching and AI-powered product recommendations to help customers access low-interest loans, manage debt, and improve financial well-being.

LifeSpeak is a software-as-a-service company that designs and operates a digital education platform focused on employee mental health and total wellbeing. Its library includes video training, podcasts, and other proprietary content addressing mental health, stress management, resilience, relationships, financial health, professional development, leadership, disability and absence management, parenting, and other health topics. The platform is designed for organizations across industries, including financial institutions, technology, telecom, energy, manufacturing, government, healthcare, and education sectors, with a broad multinational client base. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Toronto, LifeSpeak serves Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, insurers, and health technology firms, delivering content and programs via a hosted subscription model, with the majority of revenue generated in the United States.

Food.ee is an online food ordering platform focused on corporate catering and business lunches. The service allows organizations to easily order meals, snacks, cakes, and alcohol delivered directly to their offices. Users can select a price point, choose their preferred food type, and build a customized menu, simplifying the process of arranging meals for meetings and events. By connecting businesses with local restaurants, Food.ee offers a convenient solution for companies looking to streamline their catering needs.

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.

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.

Iguazio provides a data science platform enabling businesses to develop, deploy, and manage AI applications at scale. It facilitates real-time AI model execution, deployment across multi-cloud, on-premises, or edge environments, empowering enterprises to execute ambitious data-driven strategies.

Kognitiv is transforming global consumer loyalty by leveraging machine learning and data science to create innovative loyalty and reward programs. The company focuses on enhancing sales and maximizing returns for its clients, which include some of the most reputable brands worldwide. Central to its approach is the Loyalty Capital Network™, a technology that connects asset owners with member brands in a peer-to-peer network. This network allows for the identification and utilization of lost value by aligning consumer needs with a wide array of capital-intensive assets, such as flights and hotel accommodations. Kognitiv specializes in developing peer-to-peer marketplaces that benefit all participants, fostering a new model of value creation that is open, transparent, and collaborative. Headquartered in Waterloo, Canada, Kognitiv employs over 220 team members across multiple countries, including Argentina, Austria, Hong Kong, India, the UK, and the United States.

Valent Low-Carbon Technologies is a Canadian company focused on developing and investing in innovative technologies for the oil & gas industry. It specializes in renewable fuels, refining processes, and clean energy solutions such as renewable jet fuel and hydrogen distribution.

TouchBistro, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing iPad-based point-of-sale (POS) solutions tailored for the food and beverage industry, including restaurants, cafes, bars, and food trucks. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Toronto, TouchBistro provides various POS systems, such as Restaurant POS, Food Truck POS, and Bar POS, which streamline order management and payment processing. Its innovative system allows servers to take orders directly at the table, reducing the need for multiple trips to a terminal and minimizing errors. Additionally, TouchBistro offers features like TouchBistro Reservations for guest management, cloud-based reporting and analytics, and customer-facing displays, enhancing both operational efficiency and customer experience. The company's products are available through the Apple App Store in the United States and internationally.

Procurify is a cloud-based procurement platform that helps businesses manage spending. The platform offers centralized purchasing management, custom approvals, budget controls, and useful insights to support growth. It provides full visibility into where company money is going and promotes accountability across the organization. The solution covers direct and indirect spending, enabling organizations to control procurement workflows, track approvals, and optimize expenses with real-time data and reporting.

Agnora Ltd. is a glass fabrication company based in Collingwood, Canada, specializing in oversized architectural glass for a variety of applications, including cultural, residential, commercial, and retail projects. Established in 2011, Agnora employs advanced techniques such as CNC machining, straight edge polishing, digital ceramic printing, tempering, heat strengthening, laminating, and insulating to deliver high-quality glass solutions. The company is known for its capability to produce large glass panels, accommodating dimensions up to 130 inches by 300 inches, making it a significant player in the architectural glass market in North America.

Founded in 2012, Mojio is a technology company specializing in connected car services. It provides a cloud-connected device that plugs into vehicles to offer insights into driving behavior and vehicle health. Mojio's platform also includes safety features like personalized prompts and geo-location tracking for family and friends. The company serves both individual consumers and businesses, with strategic partnerships with major brands such as Amazon, Bosch, and T-Mobile.

Eventbase specializes in mobile event technology for global brands. It offers an enterprise event app platform that provides custom branding, design, attendee engagement tools, and intelligent features like chatbot assistance and proximity beacon networking. Serving clients such as IBM, Cisco, Microsoft, and SXSW, Eventbase has been recognized as the 'Best Event App' for four consecutive years.

Kenona Industries LLC, headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, supplies leading automotive Tier 1 suppliers with a lean approach to high-volume machining of iron and other metals. The Company excels in automated high-volume precision machining, providing components to the automotive industry’s leading manufacturers in high-growth product categories. Kenona’s products were utilized in over 45 different 2017 automobile nameplates, and the Company’s components are in over 6 million of the 17 million U.S. vehicles produced annually.

IronNet Cybersecurity Inc. is a network security company that develops solutions to combat cyber threats in real time. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with additional offices in Raleigh, North Carolina; Singapore; and London, the company offers a range of products, including IronDefense, a network traffic analysis platform that enables scalable behavioral analysis and packet-level cyber hunting to identify advanced threats. Additionally, IronNet provides IronDome, a collective defense solution that enhances visibility of potential threat campaigns across industry peers. The company employs a team of former NSA cybersecurity operators, leveraging their expertise to tackle complex cyber challenges. IronNet's services extend to real-time threat assessment, behavioral modeling, big data analytics, consulting, and training programs, catering to various sectors such as energy, financial services, healthcare, defense, and the public sector. Established in 2014, IronNet is dedicated to transforming network security through innovative collective defense strategies.

Axis Auto Finance specializes in providing personalized, non-standard auto financing options to approximately 30% of Canadians who do not qualify for traditional bank financing. The company focuses on building strong relationships with its dealer partners and offers direct-to-consumer services through DriveAxis.ca, enabling users to select vehicles, customize financing terms, and arrange home delivery.

Founded in 1999, Brightspark is a Toronto-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments in technology companies across Canada.

Qvella Corporation is a Toronto-based molecular diagnostics company founded in 2009 by a group of scientists and engineers. The company focuses on transforming clinical microbiology by significantly reducing the time required to obtain results for bloodstream infections. Qvella's innovative Field Activated Sample Treatment (FAST™) technology employs a novel electrical lysing technique, known as e-lysis™, which facilitates the rapid and fully automated detection of infectious agents directly from unenriched biological samples. This capability allows clinicians to identify microorganisms in infected whole blood samples without the lengthy sample processing typically required, ultimately enhancing patient outcomes and saving lives.

Founded in 2012, Mojio is a technology company specializing in connected car services. It provides a cloud-connected device that plugs into vehicles to offer insights into driving behavior and vehicle health. Mojio's platform also includes safety features like personalized prompts and geo-location tracking for family and friends. The company serves both individual consumers and businesses, with strategic partnerships with major brands such as Amazon, Bosch, and T-Mobile.

Nanoport Technology Inc. is a research and development laboratory based in Santa Clara, California, focused on mobile technologies. Established in 2015, the company specializes in advanced solutions that enhance connectivity, haptics, and human-device interfaces. Its notable products include Tachammer, a magnetic haptics solution that provides impact-based tactile feedback, and a magnetic connector that enables wireless connections between devices while facilitating power and data sharing. Additionally, Nanoport offers various specialized components designed for close-range communication, power transfer, and modular device interactivity, catering to the growing demand for seamless multi-device applications.

Food.ee is an online food ordering platform focused on corporate catering and business lunches. The service allows organizations to easily order meals, snacks, cakes, and alcohol delivered directly to their offices. Users can select a price point, choose their preferred food type, and build a customized menu, simplifying the process of arranging meals for meetings and events. By connecting businesses with local restaurants, Food.ee offers a convenient solution for companies looking to streamline their catering needs.

Founded in 2015, Mobile Klinik specializes in smartphone and tablet repair services across Canada. It offers same-day on-site repairs for most devices, along with additional services such as battery replacement, data backup/transfer, personalized accessories, and a lifetime warranty.

Kinetrex Energy is a leading supplier of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the Midwest, specializing in providing a range of natural gas solutions for transportation, commercial, industrial, agricultural, and power markets. The company produces over 220,000 gallons of LNG daily from its production facilities and has the capacity to store more than 24 million gallons of LNG across its two storage facilities. Kinetrex Energy offers liquefied natural gas, pipeline natural gas, and renewable natural gas, helping customers reduce costs while advancing their environmental goals and enhancing operational efficiency. By replacing more expensive and less environmentally friendly fuels such as diesel, propane, and waste oil, Kinetrex Energy supports a transition to cleaner energy alternatives.

Figure 1 is a Canadian company based in Toronto that specializes in developing a mobile application for sharing medical images. Founded in 2013, the company's platform allows healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, and medical students, to share images and case studies of patients for educational and diagnostic purposes. This facilitates global collaboration among millions of healthcare professionals, enhancing patient outcomes through real-time consultation and knowledge exchange.

TouchBistro, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing iPad-based point-of-sale (POS) solutions tailored for the food and beverage industry, including restaurants, cafes, bars, and food trucks. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Toronto, TouchBistro provides various POS systems, such as Restaurant POS, Food Truck POS, and Bar POS, which streamline order management and payment processing. Its innovative system allows servers to take orders directly at the table, reducing the need for multiple trips to a terminal and minimizing errors. Additionally, TouchBistro offers features like TouchBistro Reservations for guest management, cloud-based reporting and analytics, and customer-facing displays, enhancing both operational efficiency and customer experience. The company's products are available through the Apple App Store in the United States and internationally.

White Swan Environmental Ltd. is a Calgary-based company that specializes in oilfield waste management services. It focuses on providing environmentally friendly solutions for the disposal of both liquid and solid oilfield waste. By offering strategically located disposal sites, White Swan Environmental enhances the efficiency of waste management for regional oil producers, allowing them to reduce transportation costs associated with handling large volumes of waste. The company's dedication to sustainable practices positions it as a key player in the oilfield service industry.

Walker Glass Company is a manufacturer specializing in acid-etched glass, bird-friendly glazing, and mirrors, catering to commercial interior and exterior applications. The company produces a variety of glass products, including anti-slip glass, specialty mirrors, and stock sheet mirrors, ensuring consistent quality and durability at competitive prices. Their mirrors are often utilized as wall coverings and are designed specifically for interior applications. Walker Glass applies an aqueous solution of hydrofluoric acid to glass, creating unique finishes that enhance aesthetic appeal while meeting the needs of decorators, designers, and architects.

Ace Hill is a beverage company that distributes beer and vodka soda. They allow consumers to directly buy goods or services from a seller over the internet. Their products serve bars, restaurants, retailers, and customers.

Founded in 2012, Mojio is a technology company specializing in connected car services. It provides a cloud-connected device that plugs into vehicles to offer insights into driving behavior and vehicle health. Mojio's platform also includes safety features like personalized prompts and geo-location tracking for family and friends. The company serves both individual consumers and businesses, with strategic partnerships with major brands such as Amazon, Bosch, and T-Mobile.

Hubba, established in Toronto, Canada in 2011, operates a software platform designed to connect brands with retailers. Its core service enables brand marketers to digitally showcase their product portfolio, create comprehensive product stories by aggregating information and media, and share this content securely with retail partners. The platform facilitates synchronization of product data across multiple channels, provides visibility into how products are presented by retailers, and offers customizable access controls for partners. Hubba currently supports over 75,000 small to medium-sized businesses.

TouchBistro, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing iPad-based point-of-sale (POS) solutions tailored for the food and beverage industry, including restaurants, cafes, bars, and food trucks. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Toronto, TouchBistro provides various POS systems, such as Restaurant POS, Food Truck POS, and Bar POS, which streamline order management and payment processing. Its innovative system allows servers to take orders directly at the table, reducing the need for multiple trips to a terminal and minimizing errors. Additionally, TouchBistro offers features like TouchBistro Reservations for guest management, cloud-based reporting and analytics, and customer-facing displays, enhancing both operational efficiency and customer experience. The company's products are available through the Apple App Store in the United States and internationally.

Founded in 2016 as a Certified B Corporation, Grove Collaborative is an online retailer dedicated to transforming consumer products into a positive force for human and environmental good. It offers a curated selection of high-performing, planet-first products across household cleaning, personal care, laundry, clean beauty, and pet categories, serving millions of households in the U.S. Every product offered by Grove has been vetted against strict standards for clean ingredients, efficacy, sustainability, cruelty-free formulas, and ethical supply chain practices. As a public benefit corporation, Grove is committed to its mission of moving Beyond Plastic, aiming to be 100% plastic-free by 2025.

White Swan Environmental Ltd. is a Calgary-based company that specializes in oilfield waste management services. It focuses on providing environmentally friendly solutions for the disposal of both liquid and solid oilfield waste. By offering strategically located disposal sites, White Swan Environmental enhances the efficiency of waste management for regional oil producers, allowing them to reduce transportation costs associated with handling large volumes of waste. The company's dedication to sustainable practices positions it as a key player in the oilfield service industry.

Bit Stew Systems Inc. provides a data intelligence platform for industrial sectors such as utilities, oil and gas, aviation, and manufacturing. It develops MIx Core, a platform that addresses data integration for the industrial Internet of Things, offering machine intelligence, edge analytics, dynamic adapters, semantic modeling, and a pluggable architecture. Founded in 2005 and based in Burnaby, Canada, the company operates with additional locations in Mountain View, California; Melbourne, Australia; Madrid, Spain; and London, United Kingdom. The platform supports real-time analytics and dynamic event management, enabling seamless integration of information technology and operational technology systems. It helps organizations collect, manage, and analyze data from connected devices and industrial processes to improve visibility and operational insight across disparate sources.

Q4 Inc. is a cloud-based platform that specializes in providing investor relations (IR) and capital market solutions to public companies globally. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with additional offices in New York, Chicago, and Copenhagen, Q4 offers a comprehensive suite of tools designed to enhance communication and engagement between organizations and their investors. Their flagship product, Q4 Desktop, serves as an all-in-one IR solution that equips clients with the necessary insights and information for effective decision-making. The company designs and develops corporate websites, provides audio and video webcasting services, and delivers analytics and reporting tools that track trading activities and investor behavior. Q4 aims to improve the effectiveness of investor relations through innovative website solutions and a strong focus on storytelling, making it a trusted partner for over 2,200 prominent brands. Their services are delivered primarily on a subscription basis, utilizing a software-as-a-service model to support the diverse needs of their clients in the capital markets.

Real Matters is a leading provider of property information services in North America. It combines unique data from a network of over 17,000 field agents with advanced technology to deliver insights into residential and commercial properties for mortgage lending and insurance industries.

Food.ee is an online food ordering platform focused on corporate catering and business lunches. The service allows organizations to easily order meals, snacks, cakes, and alcohol delivered directly to their offices. Users can select a price point, choose their preferred food type, and build a customized menu, simplifying the process of arranging meals for meetings and events. By connecting businesses with local restaurants, Food.ee offers a convenient solution for companies looking to streamline their catering needs.

Hubba, established in Toronto, Canada in 2011, operates a software platform designed to connect brands with retailers. Its core service enables brand marketers to digitally showcase their product portfolio, create comprehensive product stories by aggregating information and media, and share this content securely with retail partners. The platform facilitates synchronization of product data across multiple channels, provides visibility into how products are presented by retailers, and offers customizable access controls for partners. Hubba currently supports over 75,000 small to medium-sized businesses.

Prodomax Automation Ltd. specializes in designing, manufacturing, and constructing automated manufacturing solutions tailored for assembly, welding, machining, material handling, and laser cutting applications. Founded in 1971 and based in Barrie, Canada, the company provides a diverse range of systems, including resistance and arc welding systems, assembly systems, hot stamping systems, and laser systems, catering to various industries such as automotive, electronics, and consumer products. Prodomax Automation focuses on meeting the stringent requirements of the automotive sector, offering services and products that encompass process engineering, system layout, simulation, hardware controls, software design, robotic handling systems, and transfer devices. As of 2018, Prodomax operates as a subsidiary of Jenoptik AG.

Tava Indian is an exciting new restaurant that allows guests to mix the fun of flavor with fresh ingredients.Take Tava to-go from one of our locations in Palo Alto (Town & Country Village), SOMA (2nd b/w Mission & Howard) or Santa Clara (Valley Fair Mall) -- or order it for your entire office, we love to cater to businesses in the Bay Area!

NatureBox is a California-based company established in 2011, specializing in the delivery of healthier snack options directly to consumers' doors. It offers a variety of non-GMO and vegan snacks such as dried fruits, nut mixes, cookies, bars, chips, crackers, and popcorn, catering to diverse dietary preferences. NatureBox operates an online platform that allows users to personalize their orders based on taste and dietary needs. With a customer base growing at a rate of 50-100% monthly, the company serves customers across all 50 states. In addition to its commercial operations, NatureBox is committed to social responsibility, partnering with WhyHunger to provide nutritious food to those in need and previously donating over 150,000 meals to Feeding America.

TouchBistro, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing iPad-based point-of-sale (POS) solutions tailored for the food and beverage industry, including restaurants, cafes, bars, and food trucks. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Toronto, TouchBistro provides various POS systems, such as Restaurant POS, Food Truck POS, and Bar POS, which streamline order management and payment processing. Its innovative system allows servers to take orders directly at the table, reducing the need for multiple trips to a terminal and minimizing errors. Additionally, TouchBistro offers features like TouchBistro Reservations for guest management, cloud-based reporting and analytics, and customer-facing displays, enhancing both operational efficiency and customer experience. The company's products are available through the Apple App Store in the United States and internationally.

Babyscripts is a health technology company that provides a virtual maternity care platform for prenatal and postpartum management. The platform combines a mobile education layer with gestational-age content and resources through one year postpartum, remote monitoring using connected medical devices, and a collaboration with payers to improve care coordination and reduce costs. This three-tier approach enables clinicians to manage pregnancies outside the clinic, monitor risk factors remotely, and intervene promptly when needed, while expanding access and automating routine elements of care to support better outcomes for mothers and infants.

BLiNQ Networks Inc. specializes in non-line-of-sight (NLOS) wireless backhaul solutions designed for outdoor small cell networks. Founded in 2008 and based in Plano, Texas, the company provides a range of products, including the X-1200, a dual-band point-to-multipoint adaptive backhaul system, and the X-100, a point-to-multipoint wireless bridge optimized for NLOS environments. BLiNQ's offerings also include high-capacity NodeB backhaul systems, last mile fiber and microwave extension solutions, and leased line replacement options. The company, previously known as Velocity Acquisition, Inc., has a management team with extensive experience in the wireless industry, having previously worked with notable companies such as Nortel Networks, Qualcomm, and Flarion. BLiNQ Networks aims to address the increasing demand for mobile data capacity driven by the proliferation of smartphones and mobile devices. As of 2016, it operates as a subsidiary of Communication Components Inc.

Alida is a provider of customer intelligence solutions that helps organizations enhance their customer experiences and drive business success. The company has developed a cloud-based platform that replaces traditional static data and reports with real-time, actionable insights into customer preferences and behaviors. This enables enterprises to build engaged communities of customers for continuous feedback and improvement. Alida supports various sectors, including security and digital services, by promoting technological innovation and assisting partners in their growth. Its commitment to understanding customer needs has attracted prominent brands, empowering them to make informed decisions and foster customer loyalty.

Vengo is a software and hardware company that designs and manufactures interactive digital vending machines and an accompanying touchscreen software platform that blends digital media with point-of-purchase experiences. The slim-profile kiosks engage consumers at the point of sale, gamify the shopping experience, and collect consumer behavior data for brands to optimize outreach and manage networks remotely. Founded in 2012 and based in New York, Vengo has partnered with major brands such as Mondelez, Snapple, Verizon, and others to drive brand engagement and faster unit economics through compact, data-driven vending solutions.

TouchBistro, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing iPad-based point-of-sale (POS) solutions tailored for the food and beverage industry, including restaurants, cafes, bars, and food trucks. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Toronto, TouchBistro provides various POS systems, such as Restaurant POS, Food Truck POS, and Bar POS, which streamline order management and payment processing. Its innovative system allows servers to take orders directly at the table, reducing the need for multiple trips to a terminal and minimizing errors. Additionally, TouchBistro offers features like TouchBistro Reservations for guest management, cloud-based reporting and analytics, and customer-facing displays, enhancing both operational efficiency and customer experience. The company's products are available through the Apple App Store in the United States and internationally.

Zest AI, Inc. is a technology company based in Burbank, California, that specializes in artificial intelligence solutions for credit underwriting. Founded in 2009 and formerly known as ZestFinance, the company has developed a platform that utilizes advanced machine learning techniques to enhance credit decision-making processes. Zest AI's Model Management System allows lenders to analyze extensive credit data, increasing approval rates while mitigating the risks associated with credit decisions. The platform also emphasizes transparency and compliance, enabling lenders to understand and explain their data modeling results effectively. Through its innovative technology, Zest AI aims to make credit more accessible and fair, helping lenders improve their decision-making and ultimately provide better loan options to a wider array of consumers. The company has a strategic partnership with Microsoft, which supports its mission to expand the availability of credit.

CGL Manufacturing is a provider of computer numerical control machining, fabrication, casting, and painting services. The company specializes in manufacturing machined castings and components, primarily serving original equipment manufacturers in various industries, including material handling, rail, construction, forestry, mining, and defense. CGL Manufacturing focuses on assembling parts for powertrain and structural components, offering cost-competitive supply solutions that aim to enhance efficiency and reduce waste within their clients' supply chains.

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

Pandora Media, LLC is a music and podcast discovery platform based in Oakland, California, serving approximately 70 million users each month. Founded in 2000, Pandora utilizes its proprietary Music Genome Project and Podcast Genome Project technologies to deliver personalized music streaming services. Unlike traditional radio, which broadcasts the same content to all listeners, Pandora allows users to create customized stations and playlists, as well as search for and play songs on demand. The platform is accessible via mobile devices, web applications, and approximately 2,000 connected products in homes and vehicles. Pandora generates revenue through an ad-supported radio service, a subscription service called Pandora Plus, and an on-demand service known as Pandora Premium. By leveraging extensive listener data, Pandora enables targeted advertising for both local and national advertisers while providing artists with valuable insights to connect with their audience.

41st Parameter is a pioneering cybersecurity firm established in 2004, specializing in fraud detection and prevention across various digital channels for prominent global brands. They offer advanced solutions that combine device identification with risk management capabilities to combat threats such as card-not-present fraud, new account origination fraud, phishing attacks, and fraud ring activities. Their client base comprises leading financial institutions, e-commerce companies, and travel services businesses, which benefit from 41st Parameter's expertise in reducing fraud-related expenses and potential losses.

Blue Ant Media is a Canadian integrated media company specializing in creating and distributing engaging content across lifestyle, travel, documentary, music, and entertainment categories. It owns specialty channels such as Travel, Escape, BITE TV, AUX TV, and premium channels like Oasis HD, HIFI, eqHD, radX, along with their companion websites. The company supports new talent, produces its own content, and leverages technology to engage audiences globally.

SoundHound Inc. develops voice-enabled artificial intelligence technology for conversational experiences across various industries. Its platform enables businesses to create customized voice interactions while providing valuable data insights.

Protenergy Natural Foods Corporation is a fully integrated food manufacturer and contract manufacturer based in Richmond Hill, Canada, with a production facility in Cambridge, Maryland. The company produces aseptic low-acid foods and beverages, including soups, broths and sauces, and offers end-to-end contract manufacturing services such as ingredient sourcing, formulation, packaging, process optimization, warehousing and logistics for retailers and brand owners across North America. Its product range includes natural and organic foods, soy milk and non-dairy beverages, fruit juices and wine products, and it serves a broad roster of leading retailers and branded manufacturers. The company emphasizes food safety and quality through comprehensive testing and a wide array of packaging formats. Protenergy Natural Foods operates as a subsidiary of Bay Valley Foods.

VLS and the Chamak Brand was founded in 2008 by Innosight Ventures, a unique venture capital firm that leverages the concepts of disruptive innovation and the unique experiences of their management team to identify, incubate and fund transformational companies. Their senior management team, including Hari Nair and Akshay Mehra, cumulatively have 24 years of experience in the FMCG sector and bring their years of knowledge and expertise to VLS to achieve its goal of providing meaningful value to customers and making social impact.

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

KMC Mining Corporation specializes in providing comprehensive contract mining services primarily within the open-pit mining sector of the Canadian oilsands. Established in 1949 and based in Acheson, Canada, the company offers a variety of services including site preparation, tailings dyke construction, haul road construction, overburden removal, reclamation, crushing, and ore hauling. KMC Mining also engages in pre-development activities such as mine development and site grading. In addition to the oilsands sector, KMC extends its services to other mining industries, including zinc, coal, gold, uranium, and diamonds. The company is known for its extensive fleet of well-maintained heavy mining equipment, emphasizing safety and efficiency in its operations.

Turtle Island Recycling is a Toronto-based company specializing in multi-material recycling and waste removal services. The business offers a comprehensive range of solutions, including product destruction, waste management, consulting, and audits. Its operations encompass material recovery from various sources, such as paper, mixed beverage containers, industrial metals, plastics, packaging waste, and organic food waste. Additionally, Turtle Island Recycling provides specialized services for the destruction of health care products, dairy products, non-hazardous pharmaceuticals, and other food items. The company also engages in municipal services, which include residential collection, garbage and yard waste collection, and related offerings. Through its diverse services, Turtle Island Recycling aims to promote sustainability and efficient waste management practices.

Praetorian Group provides digital media solutions for public safety and local government officials. Its flagship websites and proprietary learning management system deliver better content, mobile solutions, and online tools that facilitate information sharing, improve effectiveness, mitigate risk, and streamline training. Praetorian Group offers experience in marketing, editorial, production, product development, operations, and business management.

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.