Humi Holdings Corp. designs and develops human resource software for businesses in Canada. It offers Humi, a cloud-based HR software solution that allows users to digitally sign new-hires, store employee documents in the cloud, and browse employees with org-chart or universal search; set up time off policies, approve (or deny) employee requests for time off, and view planned leave time on one calendar; and conduct 360 degree surveys, intimate one on one reviews, and drive employee growth and development with goal setting. The company’s solution also offers Payroll Digest that ensures payroll-relevant changes in Humi that get reflected in the external payroll system. Humi Holdings Corp. was formerly known as Humi Inc. Humi Holdings Corp. was founded in 2016 and is based in Toronto, Canada.
Vetster is an innovative pet wellness platform that connects pet parents to a marketplace of licensed veterinary professionals for video, chat and voice enabled appointments. For everyone, anytime, day or night.
Minus Global is a distributed food waste solutions company. Led by a team of recognized international waste industry entrepreneurs, mínus is dedicated to investing in the intersection between traditional waste services and distributed technology, to measurably reduce the cost and environmental impact of food waste. mínus operates in 14 countries, transforming conventional food waste services through our hyperlocal technology – ORCA.
Private Equity Round in 2022
Jewlr designs, manufactures, and markets jewelry. The company offers fine jewelry, rings, necklaces, diamond rings, gemstones, pendants, birthstone rings, bracelets, and earrings. It also sells its products online. The company is based in Thornhill, Canada.
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.
Borrowell Inc. is a Toronto-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in financial products and services for Canadians. The company operates an online marketplace-lending platform that connects borrowers with lenders, offering personal loans and credit cards. Borrowell also provides tools for consumers to check their credit scores, which can aid in securing personal loans, car loans, or mortgages. By leveraging technology and a community-focused approach, Borrowell aims to enhance the borrowing experience, offering users better rates and improved service.
Private Equity Round in 2020
LifeSpeak Inc. designs and develops a digital education platform for employee's mental health and wellness. The company offers video training sessions, podcasts, tip sheets, and other proprietary content that provides solutions for physical conditions and diseases, preventative health, mental health, stress management and resilience, relationships, financial health, professional development, leadership and management skills, disability and absence management, children's health, and parenting and caregiving. The company caters to financial institutions, technology companies, telecommunication companies, energy companies, manufacturing companies, government institutions, municipalities, hospitals, and school boards. LifeSpeak Inc. was incorporated in 2004 and is based in Toronto, Canada.
OTTO Motors, a subsidiary of Clearpath Robotics Inc., specializes in designing and developing autonomous mobile robots for material handling in manufacturing facilities and warehouses. Founded in 2015 and based in Kitchener, Canada, the company offers two primary products: the OTTO 100, which handles human-scale payloads like boxes and carts, and the OTTO 1500, designed for larger loads such as pallets and racks. These self-driving vehicles utilize infrastructure-free navigation to ensure safe and efficient transportation in dynamic production environments, with applications spanning various industries, including automotive, medical devices, aerospace, and logistics. OTTO Motors combines proprietary hardware, software, and services to enhance operational excellence for its customers.
Private Equity Round in 2019
Valent is an industrial technology development company focused emerging renewable fuels and refining process innovations. Valent consists of seasoned liquid fuels entrepreneurs, long-term investors and senior oil & gas industry stakeholders.they are set up as a hybrid business model of active hands-on development together with (co-)investment capability to attract strategic partners to enable efficient scaling of capital-intense technological innovations in oil & gas and renewable fuels.
Private Equity Round in 2019
Agnora Ltd. fabricates architectural glass in North America. It offers glass to cultural, residential, commercial, and retail projects. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Collingwood, Canada.
AXIS AUTO FINANCE provides non-standard auto financing options to roughly 30% of Canadians that do not qualify for traditional bank financing. Through personalized service and our commitment to building strong, long-lasting relationships with our dealer partners, we have become one of Canada's fastest-growing auto-financing companies.
Brightspark Ventures is a Toronto-based venture capital firm founded in 1999 that specializes in early-stage investments in Canadian software companies. Over the past two decades, Brightspark has honed its focus to identify and invest in exceptional startups, working closely with them to foster growth and achieve substantial returns. The firm allows individual accredited investors to participate in its investment opportunities, aligning their goals with those of Brightspark. This collaborative model benefits both investors and portfolio companies, as startups gain access to a supportive network without the burden of extensive management. By leading investments and acting as a gatekeeper, Brightspark enables companies to concentrate on their development and reach their full potential, thereby attracting some of the most promising technology firms in Canada.
Qvella Corporation is a Toronto-based molecular diagnostics company established in 2009 by a team of scientists and engineers. The company focuses on advancing sample preparation and detection technologies in clinical microbiology, aiming to significantly reduce the time required to obtain results. Qvella's innovative Field Activated Sample Treatment (FAST™) technology employs a unique electrical lysing method known as e-lysis™, allowing for the direct and fully automated rapid detection of infectious agents from unenriched biological samples. By providing actionable results in clinically relevant time frames, Qvella seeks to improve patient outcomes and transform medical practices in the field of microbiology.
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.
Figure 1, Inc. operates a mobile application designed for medical image sharing, enabling healthcare professionals, including physicians, medical students, and nurses, to share images and case studies for educational and diagnostic purposes. Founded in 2012 and based in Toronto, Canada, Figure 1 has developed a global community of millions of healthcare professionals who can connect, view, and discuss various medical cases. This platform facilitates knowledge exchange and collaborative learning within the medical field, enhancing the professional development of its users.
Hubba is a software company that uses a combination of machine learning and personal curation to match brands with buyers. It also serves as a commerce network designed to empower independent companies to connect on business opportunities to grow their business.
Hubba allows buyers to discover new products to meet their customer demands. Through this, brands get increased distribution for their products. Currently, Hubba powers over 75,000 small-medium businesses.
It was founded in January 2011 and is based in Toronto, ON.
Real Matters is the leading provider of property information services in North America. It fuses unique data gathered from a network of more than 17,000+ field agents with the technological power of its cloud-based redihiveTM environment to propel the next generation of businesses that provide insight into residential and commercial properties. The organization has its Canadian head office in Toronto Ontario as well as a U.S. office in Chicago.
Hubba is a software company that uses a combination of machine learning and personal curation to match brands with buyers. It also serves as a commerce network designed to empower independent companies to connect on business opportunities to grow their business.
Hubba allows buyers to discover new products to meet their customer demands. Through this, brands get increased distribution for their products. Currently, Hubba powers over 75,000 small-medium businesses.
It was founded in January 2011 and is based in Toronto, ON.
Prodomax Automation Ltd. designs, manufactures, and constructs automated manufacturing solutions for assembly, welding, machining, material handling, and laser cutting/welding applications and processes. It offers resistance welding systems, arc welding systems, assembly systems, hot stamping systems, laser systems, and nonautomotive systems. The company serves customers in various industries, including automotive, electronics, and consumer products. Prodomax Automation Ltd. was founded in 1971 and is based in Barrie, Canada. As of July 23, 2018, Prodomax Automation Ltd. operates as a subsidiary of Jenoptik AG.
BLINQ Networks is the pioneer in developing next-generation non-line-of sight (NLOS) wireless backhaul products for compact base stations that enable wireless carriers to address the growth in demand for capacity. BLINQ is funded by highly regarded US and Canadian venture capital firms with strong investment track record in wireless technologies and solutions. Their management team has a proven record in building high-growth businesses in the wireless industry with companies that include Andrew, Flarion and Qualcomm. BLINQ's core engineering team comes from Nortel Networks where they were well recognized for developing innovative, state of the art and cost effective wireless systems that have been deployed worldwide. They are set to make a large impact in the wireless industry at a critical inflection point where the mobile Internet enabled by smart phones and mobile computing devices are driving data usage ever higher.
Alida, formerly known as Vision Critical Communications Inc., offers a cloud-based customer intelligence platform that enables organizations to establish engaged and secure communities for continuous real-time feedback and insights. The platform includes various solutions such as IdeaHub, which streamlines the idea generation process within online communities, and IdeaScreen, a web application designed to evaluate early-stage ideas. Additionally, Alida provides Sparq Share, a secure workspace for users of its customer intelligence platform, along with real-time reporting and analytics tools to assist stakeholders in decision-making. The company also offers community management and research consulting services, including insight community planning and management. Alida serves a diverse range of industries, including media, retail, financial services, technology, and healthcare, helping leading brands improve customer experiences and foster loyalty. Founded in 2000, Alida is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
Blue Ant Media is a privately held integrated Canadian media company that creates and distributes engaging content in lifestyle, travel, documentary, music and entertainment categories. The company owns specialty channels Travel+Escape, Bite TV and AUX TV along with four premium, commercial-free channels Oasis HD, HIFI, eqHD, radX and their companion websites. Blue Ant Media’s digital publishing division produces daily content for its web and mobile sites and recently launched AUX Magazine, a monthly music tablet magazine. Producing over 400 hours of original content, Blue Ant Media develops both in house programming and co-productions with international partners. Blue Ant recently acquired Cottage Life Media Inc., publishers of Cottage Life, Cottage, Outdoor Canada and Canadian Home Workshop and producers of the Spring & Fall Cottage Life consumer shows.
Private Equity Round in 2011
Protenergy Natural Foods Corporation manufactures aseptic low acid food and beverage products, including soups and sauces. It offers contract manufacturing services, including ingredient sourcing and handling, process/packaging, formulation, and warehousing and logistics services for retailers and brand owners in North America. The company was founded in 2004 and is based in Richmond Hill, Canada with a production facility in Cambridge, Maryland. Protenergy Natural Foods Corporation operates as a subsidiary of Bay Valley Foods, LLC.