Luge Capital

Luge Capital is a venture capital firm based in Montreal, Canada, with an additional office in Ontario. Founded in 2018, the firm specializes in seed and early-stage investments, primarily focusing on the fintech sector and the application of artificial intelligence in financial services. Luge Capital typically invests between CAD 0.15 million and CAD 2 million, targeting innovative teams that aim to enhance customer experiences, simplify processes, and improve the efficiency of financial institutions through data-driven decision-making. The firm is dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs by leveraging its extensive network and industry insights to help build successful companies in North America.

Karim Gillani

General Partner

Laviva Mazhar

Investment Associate

David Nault

General Partner

Ramin Wright

Investor

24 past transactions

Flare

Series A in 2022
Flare Systems Inc is a cybersecurity company based in Montreal, Canada, established in 2017. It specializes in developing tools designed to assist financial institutions and other organizations in safeguarding their data from cyber threats. The company offers a dark net monitoring system that provides valuable intelligence to information security and fraud management teams at banks. By aggregating data from various sources, including stolen information broadcasts, private forum discussions, chat posts, and cryptocurrency transactions, Flare combines this information with criminological research to deliver actionable insights. Its platform effectively monitors activities across various threat landscapes, enabling teams to connect the chains of attack related to phishing, money laundering, and other fraudulent activities, thus helping to prevent costly data breaches before they occur.

Onevest

Seed Round in 2022
Onevest Corporation provides technology products to connect founders, investors, advisors, and influencers in the entrepreneurship community. It operates 1000 Angels, an invitation-only investor network that allows members to build a venture portfolio free of management fees, carried interest, or large capital commitments. The company’s 1000 Angels provides its members with the ability to create their own venture portfolios from a constantly updated selection of investment opportunities in some of the most exciting high-growth and early-stage companies in the world. It also operates CoFoundersLab, a matchmaking service for founders connecting them with other cofounders, advisors, and interns. The company’s CoFoundersLab also partners with major startup hubs, including universities and accelerator programs to help them fostering innovation and building teams that would later launch startups. It serves accredited investors, family offices, venture funds, and corporations. Onevest Corporation was formerly known as Rock The Post, Inc. and changed its name to Onevest Corporation in July 2014. The company was incorporated in 2011 and is based in New York, New York.

Emma

Series A in 2022
Emma combines innovative technologies and insurance expertise to simplify and accelerate the life insurance purchase process.

Cybrid

Seed Round in 2022
Cybrid uses APIs that enable banks, and financial institutions to seamlessly launch a cryptocurrency and De-fi products.

HonestDoor

Seed Round in 2022
HonestDoor Inc. is a Canadian real estate technology company based in Edmonton, established in 2017. The company operates a website that facilitates the buying and selling of real estate properties. Utilizing big data, machine learning, and predictive analytics, HonestDoor aims to enhance transparency in the real estate market, providing users with valuable insights and information to make informed decisions.

Key

Seed Round in 2022
At Key, we're creating a world where real estate is a source of prosperity and freedom for everyone. Our patent-pending approach makes urban living possible again, free from the burdens of commuting, cost-prohibitive down payments, and the inflexibility that comes with a 25-year mortgage.

Owl.co

Series B in 2021
Owl Technologies Inc. provides data aggregation solutions for banks and insurers. It offers an artificial intelligence-enabled process automation solution that deals with sensitive data to complete sales and improve customer service for various products of the financial institutions. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Vancouver, Canada.

Foxquilt

Series A in 2021
Foxquilt Inc. develops and operates an insurance platform that connects consumers and insurance carriers. It helps individuals and small businesses to join social groups with similar needs to save on upfront premiums, reduce deductibles, and get rewarded with further savings at renewal while purchasing home, small business, and auto insurance online. The company serves contractors, retail and electronic commerce, distributors and wholesalers, manufacturers, media and entertainment, healthcare and allied professionals, professionals, tech companies, and entrepreneurs. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Toronto, Canada.

Xclaim

Seed Round in 2021
XClaim Inc. operates an electronic platform for bankruptcy claims. The company provides XCLAIM that offers information on sourcing of claims and sellers, electronic trading facility, direct transfers of trading data, risk mitigation, and settlement facilities. XCLAIM Inc. was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Los Angeles, California.

Till Financial

Venture Round in 2021
Till Financial is a developer of a digital financial platform intended to help kids monitor their spendings. The company's platform allows children to track their savings and investments independently with the help of collaborated and personalized guidance, thereby allowing families to inculcate money-saving habits in their kids in an efficient manner.

Plooto

Series A in 2021
Plooto, Inc. is a Toronto-based company that operates a cloud-based payments platform designed for small and medium-sized businesses. Founded in 2015, Plooto's platform simplifies the payment process by allowing users to send and receive payments online efficiently. It enables businesses to make payments to any recipient with an active bank account within 2-3 business days. Additionally, Plooto automates transaction reconciliation with popular accounting software, streamlining financial operations for its users.

Livescale

Seed Round in 2021
Through their multicloud SaaS platform, Livescale allows to create LiveShopping events on any web environment, providing live video streaming, engagement modules (chat/quizz/survey/...) and instant checkout, directly connected to your eCommerce platform. Get data, audience ownership & improved revenues by creating personal, authentic & experiential livestreaming events.

Aya

Seed Round in 2020
Aya Payments, Inc. is a healthcare fintech company based in Toronto, Canada, founded in 2018. The company specializes in developing innovative healthcare spending solutions designed to administer health benefits and adjudicate claims. Its offerings include novaHSA, a platform that enables users to access, manage, and monitor healthcare costs, and Dynamic Ledgering, which provides a range of financial products including payment, deposit, lending, and investment solutions tailored for fintech companies. Aya Payments primarily serves employees and their dependents, aiming to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare financial management.

Owl.co

Series A in 2020
Owl Technologies Inc. provides data aggregation solutions for banks and insurers. It offers an artificial intelligence-enabled process automation solution that deals with sensitive data to complete sales and improve customer service for various products of the financial institutions. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Vancouver, Canada.

ProNavigator

Venture Round in 2020
ProNavigator provides an AI-driven knowledge-sharing platform, used by some of the largest insurance organizations, to save time, provide superior service, and seize revenue opportunities. The platform leverages advancements in artificial intelligence and natural language understanding to instantly and automatically retrieve answers to customers' and employees' questions.

Senso.ai

Seed Round in 2020
Senso.ai Inc. is a fintech company based in Toronto, Canada, founded in 2017. The company offers a cloud-based predictive portfolio management platform specifically designed for the retail banking industry. Its software utilizes artificial intelligence to enhance customer acquisition and retention by identifying key moments for financial advisors to engage with clients about their banking needs. By providing actionable insights, Senso.ai aims to strengthen client relationships for financial institutions, enabling them to better serve their customers.

Flinks

Series A in 2020
Flinks Technology Inc. is a financial data aggregator based in Montreal, Canada, founded in 2016. The company provides solutions that enable businesses to connect their users' bank accounts, allowing access to critical financial data such as account balances and transaction histories. Flinks offers a hosted application programming interface (API) that facilitates the integration of banking information with mobile applications, helping companies enrich their data and deliver enhanced financial products. The platform not only validates account ownership but also ensures compliance in handling sensitive information. Trusted by numerous leading companies, Flinks aims to simplify online transactions and empower businesses to better serve their customers through improved data utilization.

Till Financial

Seed Round in 2019
Till Financial is a developer of a digital financial platform intended to help kids monitor their spendings. The company's platform allows children to track their savings and investments independently with the help of collaborated and personalized guidance, thereby allowing families to inculcate money-saving habits in their kids in an efficient manner.

Flare

Seed Round in 2019
Flare Systems Inc is a cybersecurity company based in Montreal, Canada, established in 2017. It specializes in developing tools designed to assist financial institutions and other organizations in safeguarding their data from cyber threats. The company offers a dark net monitoring system that provides valuable intelligence to information security and fraud management teams at banks. By aggregating data from various sources, including stolen information broadcasts, private forum discussions, chat posts, and cryptocurrency transactions, Flare combines this information with criminological research to deliver actionable insights. Its platform effectively monitors activities across various threat landscapes, enabling teams to connect the chains of attack related to phishing, money laundering, and other fraudulent activities, thus helping to prevent costly data breaches before they occur.

Owl.co

Seed Round in 2019
Owl Technologies Inc. provides data aggregation solutions for banks and insurers. It offers an artificial intelligence-enabled process automation solution that deals with sensitive data to complete sales and improve customer service for various products of the financial institutions. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Vancouver, Canada.

Finaeo

Seed Round in 2019
Finaeo Inc. is a Toronto-based company that develops applications designed to assist financial advisors by acting as a digital assistant and sales coach. Founded in 2016, Finaeo's platform serves as a digital marketplace that connects independent life insurance brokers with carriers and clients, offering a fully integrated experience. Its applications allow users to share documents, track tasks, answer questions, and schedule meetings, enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of insurance transactions. By providing tools for both iOS and Android users, Finaeo is focused on transforming the life and health insurance industry through innovative technology.

Aya

Seed Round in 2019
Aya Payments, Inc. is a healthcare fintech company based in Toronto, Canada, founded in 2018. The company specializes in developing innovative healthcare spending solutions designed to administer health benefits and adjudicate claims. Its offerings include novaHSA, a platform that enables users to access, manage, and monitor healthcare costs, and Dynamic Ledgering, which provides a range of financial products including payment, deposit, lending, and investment solutions tailored for fintech companies. Aya Payments primarily serves employees and their dependents, aiming to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare financial management.

Flinks

Seed Round in 2018
Flinks Technology Inc. is a financial data aggregator based in Montreal, Canada, founded in 2016. The company provides solutions that enable businesses to connect their users' bank accounts, allowing access to critical financial data such as account balances and transaction histories. Flinks offers a hosted application programming interface (API) that facilitates the integration of banking information with mobile applications, helping companies enrich their data and deliver enhanced financial products. The platform not only validates account ownership but also ensures compliance in handling sensitive information. Trusted by numerous leading companies, Flinks aims to simplify online transactions and empower businesses to better serve their customers through improved data utilization.

TipTap

Seed Round in 2018
TipTap came to us with the idea to build an app for fairer tipping for waiting staff.