Kensington Capital Partners

Kensington Capital Partners, established in 1996, is a Toronto-based, employee-owned alternative investment firm. It specializes in private equity, venture capital, and fund of fund investments, primarily in North America, with a focus on Canada. The firm targets mid-market companies across various sectors, including clean technology, digital media, life science, and information technology, with enterprise values ranging from $50 million to $500 million. Kensington also manages hedge and infrastructure funds, and co-invests in portfolio companies and funds. It has committed over $825 million to private equity investments, with institutional investors, high net-worth individuals, and retail investors holding its funds.

Win Bear

Managing Director of Venture Capital

Roland Boram

Senior Associate

Jordan Bruce

Director

Liam Cheung

Managing Director of Private Equity and Venture Capital

Pola Chrostek

Senior Associate

Alfred Chuang

Managing Director and CFO

Dylan Freeze

Director

Harold Huber

Director

Thomas Kennedy

Founder, Senior Managing Director and Chairman of the Investment Committee

Martin Kent

Managing Director

Thilipan Mariyan

Managing Director

Eamonn McConnell

Senior Managing Director

Daniel Pham

Senior Associate

Lisa Sartor

Principal

Vanessa Zhang

Associate

Adam Zhardanovsky

Associate

Dylan Freeze

Director (Vancouver Office), Venture Capital

74 past transactions

Spare

Series B in 2024
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

Series C in 2022
Avidbots, established in 2014 and headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, specializes in developing and manufacturing autonomous commercial floor cleaning robots. Their flagship product, NEO, uses laser mapping technology to efficiently clean and maintain large spaces in various industries, including airports, retail malls, hospitals, and warehouses. NEO operates alongside human cleaning crews, allowing them to focus on higher-value tasks while the robot handles repetitive floor scrubbing. The company's mission is to integrate robots into everyday life to enhance human potential.

Resolute Health Corporation Limited

Acquisition in 2022
Resolute Health Corporation Limited is a health care service provider primarily focused on patients with snoring issues and sleep apnea.

Humi

Series B in 2022
Humi is a cloud-based software platform that automates human resources processes, offering a comprehensive solution for businesses. The platform streamlines various HR functions, including employee recruiting and onboarding, time-off tracking, scheduling, payroll management, and benefits administration. Additionally, it provides tools for performance monitoring and reporting, allowing organizations to enhance efficiency and modernize their human resource management. By integrating these essential functions into one platform, Humi enables businesses to simplify their HR operations and improve overall workforce management.

Vetster

Series B in 2022
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

Venture Round in 2022
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

Private Equity Round in 2022
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

Series A in 2021
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

Series B in 2021
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

Post in 2021
Wallbox Chargers S.L., commonly known as Wallbox, is a company based in Barcelona, Spain, established in 2015. It specializes in the design, manufacture, and distribution of electric and hybrid vehicle charging solutions across Europe and the United States. Wallbox focuses on creating smart charging systems that integrate advanced technology and user-friendly design, facilitating communication between the vehicle, grid, building, and charger. Its product range includes Level 2 alternating current chargers for residential and commercial use, as well as direct current fast chargers for public applications. By providing efficient and innovative charging solutions, Wallbox aims to support the growing demand for electric vehicles and contribute to the development of necessary infrastructure for widespread electric vehicle adoption.

Commit

Seed Round in 2021
Commit is a professional network designed for entrepreneurial engineers, focusing on building a community of mission-driven individuals. The platform offers real-time peer-to-peer support and various career development resources, including mentorship and coaching. Additionally, Commit provides full-stack career transition services that assist engineers in exploring new career paths and accessing startup opportunities. This dual approach not only helps engineers enhance their skills and career prospects but also enables companies to connect with and recruit talented engineers.

Plus One Robotics

Series B in 2021
Plus One Robotics Inc. is a technology company based in San Antonio, Texas, specializing in 3D vision and control systems tailored for robotic automation in the logistics and e-commerce sectors. Founded in 2016, the company offers an advanced parcel-handling robotics platform that integrates artificial intelligence and computer vision to enhance material handling processes. Its flagship product, the PickOne Perception System, accurately identifies the six degrees of freedom for parcel picking, enabling robots to efficiently handle tasks such as sortation and depalletizing. The system not only facilitates the precise placement of parcels onto induction conveyors but also verifies successful placements and corrects any errors by issuing commands to reposition misaligned parcels. Plus One Robotics aims to improve operational efficiency and customer service for leading logistics and e-commerce companies by delivering predictable sortation accuracy and reducing the need for downstream verification and return handling.

Borrowell

Series C in 2021
Borrowell Inc. is a financial technology company based in Toronto, Canada, founded in 2014. It specializes in offering a range of financial products and services, including personal loans, credit cards, and free credit scores. Borrowell operates an online marketplace-lending platform that provides Canadians with access to borrowing options and unsecured consumer loans. The company is dedicated to enhancing financial prosperity for its users by offering tools for credit education, personalized credit coaching, and AI-driven recommendations for financial products. By delivering resources such as credit monitoring and tailored options from marketplace partners, Borrowell aims to help customers secure low-interest loans and improve their overall financial well-being.

LifeSpeak

Private Equity Round in 2020
LifeSpeak Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in creating a digital education platform focused on employee mental health and wellness. Founded in 2004, the company offers a comprehensive library of resources, including video training sessions, podcasts, and tip sheets, addressing a wide range of topics such as mental health, stress management, relationships, financial wellbeing, and professional development. LifeSpeak serves a diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and various sectors such as finance, technology, and healthcare. The platform is designed to provide easily accessible and consumable content, enabling organizations to support their employees' wellbeing anytime and anywhere. LifeSpeak primarily generates revenue through subscriptions to its software-as-a-service platform, with a significant portion of its business derived from Canada.

Food.ee

Venture Round in 2020
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

Series C in 2020
Clearpath Robotics Inc. is a Canadian company that specializes in designing and manufacturing self-driving vehicles tailored for various industrial applications. Founded in 2009 and based in Kitchener, the company provides a range of autonomous solutions, including robotic utility vehicles, unmanned ground vehicles, heavy load transporters, and omnidirectional platforms, which are utilized in sectors such as mining, agriculture, and the military. In addition, Clearpath offers aerial drones and unmanned surface vessels, along with a suite of accessories including sensors, controllers, and networking products. The company also delivers comprehensive services such as systems design, navigation and control, and simulation, supporting clients in deploying safe and efficient autonomous mobile robotics within their facilities without the need to alter existing infrastructures. Clearpath serves over 500 innovative brands worldwide through its divisions, Clearpath Robotics and OTTO Motors.

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.

Iguazio

Venture Round in 2020
Iguazio is a data science platform that empowers enterprises to develop, deploy, and manage artificial intelligence applications at scale. The platform facilitates real-time operation of AI models and supports deployment across various environments, including multi-cloud, on-premises, and edge. By analyzing diverse data sources, Iguazio transforms AI projects into actionable insights and tangible business outcomes. Its capabilities accelerate the transition of AI solutions from development to production, enabling continuous management and rollout of AI services. This approach significantly reduces the time needed to harness the potential of AI, allowing organizations to implement automated machine learning pipelines and achieve their data-driven strategies more effectively.

Kognitiv

Venture Round in 2019
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

Private Equity Round in 2019
Valent Low-Carbon Technologies is an industrial technology development company based in Canada, specializing in low-carbon innovations within the oil and gas sector. The firm focuses on renewable fuel technologies, including renewable jet fuel, hydrogen distribution, and fuel desulphurization processes. Valent combines hands-on development with investment capabilities to attract strategic partners, facilitating the efficient scaling of capital-intensive technologies. With a team of seasoned entrepreneurs and experienced stakeholders from the oil and gas industry, Valent aims to provide market-enabling alternatives for renewable fuels and refining processes, contributing to the transition towards more sustainable energy solutions.

TouchBistro

Series E in 2019
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

Series B in 2019
Procurify is a cloud-based procurement platform designed to assist businesses in managing their spending effectively. The platform offers centralized purchasing management, enabling organizations to implement custom approval processes and budget controls. It provides comprehensive visibility into company expenditures, ensuring accountability across the organization. By delivering actionable insights, Procurify helps businesses optimize their procurement processes and supports growth initiatives.

Agnora

Private Equity Round in 2019
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.

Mojio

Series B in 2019
Mojio, Inc. is a technology company based in Vancouver, Canada, founded in 2012. It specializes in cloud-connected cellular and GPS devices that provide insights into vehicle performance and driver behavior. Mojio's platform enables users to connect with family and friends through personalized prompts and geo-location features, while also offering a virtual driving assistant that analyzes data from vehicles. The company provides smartphone applications and scalable, secure, hardware-agnostic solutions for connected mobility services. Mojio caters to both individual consumers and businesses, offering GPS fleet tracking and dashcam video solutions to enhance car ownership experiences and improve operational efficiencies. With a significant amount of driving data collected from over a million vehicles, Mojio leverages machine learning for actionable insights that unlock new revenue streams in the automotive industry.

Eventbase

Series B in 2018
Eventbase is a leading provider of mobile event technology, specializing in enterprise-level event apps. Founded in 2009, the company offers a feature-rich platform that serves global brands and large-scale events. Its flagship product, Eventbase Premium, caters to enterprise clients, offering custom branding, engagement tools, and intelligent features like chatbots and recommendation engines. Eventbase powers events for top-tier technology companies such as IBM, Microsoft, and Cisco, as well as prominent events like SXSW and CES. With offices in Vancouver, Canada, and London, UK, Eventbase supports customers in North America and the EMEA region.

Kenona Industires

Acquisition in 2018
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

Series B in 2018
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

Post in 2018
Axis Auto Finance is a fintech company focused on providing non-standard auto financing solutions to approximately 30% of Canadians who are unable to secure traditional bank loans. It offers a direct-to-consumer platform, DriveAxis.ca, which allows users to select used vehicles, customize financing terms, and arrange for home delivery. The company emphasizes personalized service and strives to cultivate strong, enduring relationships with its dealer partners. By leveraging innovative technology and superior service, Axis Auto Finance has established itself as one of the fastest-growing auto financing companies in Canada, particularly in the non-prime segment of the market.

Brightspark Ventures

Venture Round in 2017
Brightspark Ventures, established in 1999 and headquartered in Toronto, is a Canadian venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments. The company focuses on identifying and supporting exceptional software startups across Canada, having honed its strategy over two decades. Brightspark's approach involves leading investments and acting as a gatekeeper, allowing portfolio companies to grow unhindered while providing a network of individual accredited investors who share the same investment goals. The firm aims to foster stellar returns for investors and successful growth for its portfolio companies.

Qvella

Series B in 2017
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.

Mojio

Series B in 2017
Mojio, Inc. is a technology company based in Vancouver, Canada, founded in 2012. It specializes in cloud-connected cellular and GPS devices that provide insights into vehicle performance and driver behavior. Mojio's platform enables users to connect with family and friends through personalized prompts and geo-location features, while also offering a virtual driving assistant that analyzes data from vehicles. The company provides smartphone applications and scalable, secure, hardware-agnostic solutions for connected mobility services. Mojio caters to both individual consumers and businesses, offering GPS fleet tracking and dashcam video solutions to enhance car ownership experiences and improve operational efficiencies. With a significant amount of driving data collected from over a million vehicles, Mojio leverages machine learning for actionable insights that unlock new revenue streams in the automotive industry.

Nanoport Technology

Seed Round in 2017
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

Series A in 2017
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.

Mobile Klinik

Series B in 2017
Mobile Klinik provides smartphone and tablet repair services in Canada. It offers consumers a fast, convenient, high-quality repair, and other services. Mobile Klinik diagnoses and repairs most devices same-day, on-site. It also offers lifetime warranty along with battery replacement, data backup/transfer, and personalized Case-Station accessories. Mobile Klinik was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario.

Kinetrex Energy

Private Equity Round in 2017
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

Series B in 2017
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

Series C in 2017
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

Private Equity Round in 2017
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

Private Equity Round in 2017
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

Private Equity Round in 2017
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.

Mojio

Series A in 2016
Mojio, Inc. is a technology company based in Vancouver, Canada, founded in 2012. It specializes in cloud-connected cellular and GPS devices that provide insights into vehicle performance and driver behavior. Mojio's platform enables users to connect with family and friends through personalized prompts and geo-location features, while also offering a virtual driving assistant that analyzes data from vehicles. The company provides smartphone applications and scalable, secure, hardware-agnostic solutions for connected mobility services. Mojio caters to both individual consumers and businesses, offering GPS fleet tracking and dashcam video solutions to enhance car ownership experiences and improve operational efficiencies. With a significant amount of driving data collected from over a million vehicles, Mojio leverages machine learning for actionable insights that unlock new revenue streams in the automotive industry.

Hubba

Series B in 2016
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

Series B in 2016
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.

Grove Collaborative

Series A in 2016
Grove Collaborative, Inc. is an online retailer based in San Francisco, California, specializing in home and personal care products. Founded in 2012 and initially known as ePantry LLC, the company rebranded in 2016 as a Certified B Corporation, emphasizing its commitment to sustainability and ethical practices. Grove Collaborative offers a diverse range of products, including laundry detergents, floor cleaners, personal care items, pet supplies, and more. The company is recognized for its flagship brand, Grove Co., as well as its other brands, which prioritize clean ingredients and eco-friendly packaging. Grove is a leader in the zero-waste home care category and aims to be the world's first plastic-neutral retailer, with a goal of becoming 100% plastic-free by 2025. Through its rigorous standards for product selection, Grove Collaborative serves millions of households across the United States, striving to create positive impacts for both people and the environment.

White Swan Environmental

Private Equity Round in 2016
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

Series C in 2016
Bit Stew Systems Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing a data intelligence platform aimed at addressing the integration needs of various industries, including utilities, oil and gas, aviation, and manufacturing. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Burnaby, British Columbia, the company has expanded its operations to locations in Mountain View, California; Melbourne, Australia; Madrid, Spain; and London, United Kingdom. Bit Stew Systems develops MIx Core, a platform designed for the industrial Internet of Things, which facilitates complex data integration, real-time analytics, dynamic event management, and predictive automation. The platform incorporates machine intelligence, edge analytics, and semantic modeling, allowing users to gain insights into their industrial operations and connected devices. As of November 2016, Bit Stew Systems operates as a subsidiary of GE Digital LLC.

Q4

Series B in 2016
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

Venture Round in 2016
Real Matters Inc., headquartered in Markham, Canada, is a leading provider of property information services in North America. The company offers technology and network management solutions to the mortgage lending and insurance industries across Canada and the United States. Real Matters provides residential mortgage appraisals for various transactions under the Solidifi brand, and insurance inspection services to property and casualty insurers under the iv3 brand. Additionally, it offers real estate title and closing services for different types of transactions, including refinance, purchase, commercial, short sale, and real estate owned transactions. The company's platform integrates proprietary technology with a network of field agents to deliver insights into residential and commercial properties. Real Matters also provides access to its software platforms to other title insurance agencies and mortgage lenders on a subscription basis.

Food.ee

Series A in 2016
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

Series A in 2015
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

Acquisition in 2015
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 Kitchen

Series A in 2015
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

Series C in 2015
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

Series A in 2015
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

Seed Round in 2015
Babyscripts is a developer of a virtual maternity care platform aimed at enhancing prenatal and postpartum care for pregnant mothers. The company's three-tiered approach allows healthcare providers to deliver tailored, risk-specific care anytime and anywhere. The first tier features a mobile app that offers daily educational content and resources throughout pregnancy and the postpartum period. The second tier incorporates remote monitoring through medical devices, enabling patients to track health metrics like blood pressure and alerting providers to potential risks. This system facilitates the transition of care beyond traditional clinical settings, enabling providers to focus on higher-risk patients while automating routine care. The third tier fosters collaboration between care teams and insurers, addressing challenges in care coordination and access, ultimately improving health outcomes and reducing costs. Through its innovative platform, Babyscripts aims to eliminate maternal mortality and enhance access to quality care for all mothers.

BLiNQ Networks

Series B in 2014
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

Venture Round in 2014
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

Series A in 2014
Vengo is a software and media company that specializes in interactive digital vending machines designed to enhance consumer engagement and collect data at the point of purchase. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Long Island City, New York, Vengo's innovative machines utilize an interactive software platform and touchscreen technology to gamify the shopping experience, allowing brands to effectively promote their products. The company has established partnerships with major brands such as Mondelez, Snapple, and Verizon, and its vending kiosks are noted for their slim profile and ability to manage networks remotely. Vengo's business model demonstrates attractive unit economics with an expected six-month payback period on new units.

TouchBistro

Seed Round in 2014
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

Series C in 2013
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

Private Equity Round in 2013
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

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

Pandora Media

Post in 2012
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

Series D in 2012
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

Venture Round in 2011
Blue Ant Media is a Canadian media company that produces and distributes engaging content across various genres, including lifestyle, travel, documentary, music, and entertainment. It owns and operates specialty channels such as Travel, Escape, BITE TV, AUX TV, and four premium commercial-free channels. The company also runs a digital publishing division, producing daily content for its websites and mobile platforms, and has launched AUX Magazine, a monthly music tablet publication. Blue Ant Media supports emerging talent, invests in innovative content creation, and leverages new technologies to engage audiences and drive viewership for its partners.

SoundHound AI

Series C in 2011
SoundHound AI is a technology company specializing in voice-enabled artificial intelligence and conversational intelligence solutions. Founded in 2005 and based in Santa Clara, California, the company offers a range of products, including Hound, a voice-enabled search engine, and SoundHound, a music search and discovery application. Additionally, it provides Houndify, a platform that supports natural language understanding, speech recognition, and the ability to process complex queries. SoundHound AI helps brands create customized conversational experiences, allowing them to voice-enable their products and access valuable data for enhanced customer interactions. With locations in major cities across the United States, Canada, and Japan, the company aims to improve user engagement through natural voice interactions across various industries.

Protenergy Natural Foods

Private Equity Round in 2011
Protenergy Natural Foods Corporation is a manufacturer based in Richmond Hill, Canada, specializing in aseptic low acid food and beverage products, particularly soups, broths, and sauces. Founded in 2004, the company operates a production facility in Cambridge, Maryland, and serves as a fully integrated supplier for retailers and brand owners across North America and globally. Protenergy offers a range of contract manufacturing services, including ingredient sourcing, formulation, packaging, and logistics. The company is known for its advanced production equipment and commitment to food safety, ensuring that products are rigorously tested and evaluated at critical points throughout the production process. Additionally, Protenergy provides a variety of packaging formats to cater to different product consistencies, from broth to chunky sauces, while focusing on delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions to its clients.

Village Laundry Service

Series A in 2011
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

Venture Round in 2010
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

Private Equity Round in 2008
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.

The Turtle Island Recycling

Private Equity Round in 2007
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.

The Praetorian Group

Venture Round in 2000
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

ProteinQure Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Toronto, Canada, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing and manufacturing protein-based therapeutic drugs, focusing on the design of novel exotic peptides with a wide range of therapeutic applications. ProteinQure utilizes advanced technologies such as quantum computing, molecular simulations, and reinforcement learning to create innovative therapeutics. By employing atomic-level simulations and artificial intelligence, the company aims to engineer dynamic peptides that deliver drugs effectively to their targets, surpassing traditional treatment delivery systems. This approach not only enhances drug development but also aims to provide solutions for patients with previously untreatable diseases. The diverse and interdisciplinary team at ProteinQure brings together expertise from experimental and computational biology, machine learning, and software engineering to drive advancements in drug discovery and design.
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