McLean Watson Capital

McLean Watson Capital, established in 1994, is a Toronto-based venture capital firm that invests in technology-focused companies. It primarily targets seed, early, mid, and late-stage investments, with a focus on information technology and communications sectors, including hardware, software, and energy technology. The firm typically invests between $1 million and $5 million initially, with the potential to increase to $15 million over the life of the investment. McLean Watson Capital seeks active involvement in its portfolio companies, often taking seats on their boards.

Stanley Chan

General Partner

Matthew Lawton

Partner

John Stewart

Partner

22 past transactions

SiteBrand

Venture Round in 2010
SiteBrand is a leader in web personalization, established in 2000, and specializes in enhancing online experiences through tailored messaging to improve conversion rates and foster visitor loyalty. The company offers an innovative and easily integrable personalization platform that enables major retailers across North America and Europe to implement personalized marketing campaigns across various digital mediums, including websites, email, and search engine marketing. By delivering nearly 500 million personalized experiences each month, SiteBrand aims to create a more engaging online environment for users in real-time, ultimately driving revenue and customer growth for its clients. The company is supported by a team of experts dedicated to advancing the field of online personalization.

BelAir Networks

Series E in 2007
BelAir Networks specializes in the development of advanced wireless networking equipment designed to support high-performance wireless networks for service providers. Established in 2002, the company offers a range of products including indoor access points, outdoor picocell base stations, and comprehensive control and management systems. These solutions enable leading telecommunications companies, such as AT&T and Comcast, to deploy scalable and flexible wireless networks that meet the demands of increasing mobile data usage. BelAir Networks is recognized for its patented switched mesh architecture, which facilitates the creation of reliable wireless access and backhaul networks. Additionally, the company provides software solutions that utilize GIS-based mapping and GPS technology to streamline the setup and management of various Wi-Fi networks. With a focus on enhancing revenue and competitiveness for its customers, BelAir Networks has established a strong presence among Tier 1 carriers and government clients.

Signiant

Venture Round in 2006
Signiant, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in cloud-based file movement software, primarily serving the media and entertainment industry. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts, Signiant offers a suite of solutions including Media Shuttle, SkyDrop, Flight, and Manager+Agents. These products facilitate the fast, reliable, and secure transfer of large files and data sets across various platforms and storage types, enabling media professionals to efficiently manage their workflows. The company's Software Defined Content Exchange (SDCX) platform supports over 50,000 media organizations worldwide, optimizing the movement of content from creation to distribution. Signiant's solutions play a crucial role in file-based workflows and cloud operations, providing comprehensive control and visibility for clients in broadcasting, studios, media service providers, sports networks, and game development.

Amplus Communication

Venture Round in 2005
Amplus Communication Pte Ltd is a service-oriented company specializing in advanced technologies for the wireless communication and electronics industries. It designs and manufactures microwave and millimeter-wave wireless products, including state-of-the-art Phase-Locked Oscillators (PLDRO) and Dielectric Resonator Oscillators (DRO), with frequency ranges from 0.5 to 24 GHz. The company provides a comprehensive suite of services that includes product design, manufacturing, integration, and maintenance, positioning itself as a one-stop center for tailor-made solutions. Amplus Communication leverages its extensive expertise in RF and microwave design to deliver high-quality, affordable products and value-added services to its clients in a reliable and timely manner.

Fortiva

Series A in 2005
Fortiva provides an on-demand email archiving solution that addresses three key challenges – email storage management, legal discovery and regulatory compliance – without the headaches of managing an archive in-house. As a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution, the Fortiva Archiving Suite™ can be up and running in days, with minimal upfront capital costs and planning requirements.

Brainhunter

Venture Round in 2005
Brainhunter is a professional staffing and managed services firm with over 20 years of experience, specializing in end-to-end recruiting, staffing, and technology solutions for various industries, including government sectors and Fortune 500 companies. As a member of the Quess Corp Limited Group, Brainhunter is recognized as one of the largest IT and engineering staffing firms in North America. The company also operates an online job search platform, facilitating interactions between companies and job seekers. Through its comprehensive services, Brainhunter aims to meet the diverse staffing needs of its clients.

Ntegrator Intl

Venture Round in 2005
Ntegrator provides flexible, user-configurable systems as well as total one-to-one infrastructural business solutions for enterprises. Its services include the full spectrum of design, installation, and implementation of data, video, fibre optics, wireless, and cellular network infrastructure, and also cover project management, maintenance, and support.

SiberCore Technologies

Series D in 2002
SiberCore Technologies Incorporated is a pure-play, Internet IC company developing high-value-added Application Specific Standard Products (ASSPs) for intelligent hardware-based switching and routing platforms, such as Gigabit / Terabit Routers and Layer 2 / 3 / 4 Ethernet Switches. The company's initial products are a family of high-speed high-capacity packet forwarding engines based on Content Addressable Memories (CAM technology) which overcome the performance bottleneck associated with the network's routing table look-up function. This emerging market has been created by the demands of the explosion in datacom traffic, coupled with the worldwide deployment of fiber optics and DWDM. These broadband deployments have shifted the bottleneck from the Access and Transport section of the network, to the Routers and Switches connecting to these pipes. The company's founding technical team gained industry-wide recognition for its world-class design expertise in this area at Nortel Networks. A veteran Executive team in all the functional divisions of the company supplements this preeminent technical team.

SkyWave Mobile Communications

Series B in 2002
SkyWave Mobile Communications is a global provider of satellite and satellite-cellular communication solutions tailored for the Machine-to-Machine (M2M) market. Established in 1997, the company has designed and manufactured over 750,000 Inmarsat-based satellite terminals, serving various sectors including transportation, maritime, oil and gas, utilities, and government. SkyWave's offerings encompass a comprehensive range of hardware, applications, and professional services that enable effective tracking, monitoring, control, and management of mobile and fixed remote assets. The company's integrated satellite and cellular systems deliver reliable communication solutions, addressing the unique challenges faced in tracking remote assets worldwide. With a focus on innovation and extensive industry experience, SkyWave aims to provide high-value solutions that enhance operational efficiency for its clients.

Kyberpass

Series C in 2001
Kyberpass Corporation, founded in 1995 and based in Ottawa, Canada, specializes in security software for high-trust applications. The company provides an end-to-end electronic transaction security platform that integrates digital signature technology with document management and other applications, enabling secure electronic collaboration. Its key offerings include TrustPlatform, a business integration solution that facilitates electronic transactions between businesses and their customers, and Digital Signature Services, which establish a comprehensive security infrastructure as a managed service. Kyberpass serves a diverse clientele across various sectors, including financial services, healthcare, telecommunications, government, and defense, addressing their identity and information security needs.

SiberCore Technologies

Series C in 2001
SiberCore Technologies Incorporated is a pure-play, Internet IC company developing high-value-added Application Specific Standard Products (ASSPs) for intelligent hardware-based switching and routing platforms, such as Gigabit / Terabit Routers and Layer 2 / 3 / 4 Ethernet Switches. The company's initial products are a family of high-speed high-capacity packet forwarding engines based on Content Addressable Memories (CAM technology) which overcome the performance bottleneck associated with the network's routing table look-up function. This emerging market has been created by the demands of the explosion in datacom traffic, coupled with the worldwide deployment of fiber optics and DWDM. These broadband deployments have shifted the bottleneck from the Access and Transport section of the network, to the Routers and Switches connecting to these pipes. The company's founding technical team gained industry-wide recognition for its world-class design expertise in this area at Nortel Networks. A veteran Executive team in all the functional divisions of the company supplements this preeminent technical team.

Kyberpass

Series B in 2000
Kyberpass Corporation, founded in 1995 and based in Ottawa, Canada, specializes in security software for high-trust applications. The company provides an end-to-end electronic transaction security platform that integrates digital signature technology with document management and other applications, enabling secure electronic collaboration. Its key offerings include TrustPlatform, a business integration solution that facilitates electronic transactions between businesses and their customers, and Digital Signature Services, which establish a comprehensive security infrastructure as a managed service. Kyberpass serves a diverse clientele across various sectors, including financial services, healthcare, telecommunications, government, and defense, addressing their identity and information security needs.

SiberCore Technologies

Series B in 2000
SiberCore Technologies Incorporated is a pure-play, Internet IC company developing high-value-added Application Specific Standard Products (ASSPs) for intelligent hardware-based switching and routing platforms, such as Gigabit / Terabit Routers and Layer 2 / 3 / 4 Ethernet Switches. The company's initial products are a family of high-speed high-capacity packet forwarding engines based on Content Addressable Memories (CAM technology) which overcome the performance bottleneck associated with the network's routing table look-up function. This emerging market has been created by the demands of the explosion in datacom traffic, coupled with the worldwide deployment of fiber optics and DWDM. These broadband deployments have shifted the bottleneck from the Access and Transport section of the network, to the Routers and Switches connecting to these pipes. The company's founding technical team gained industry-wide recognition for its world-class design expertise in this area at Nortel Networks. A veteran Executive team in all the functional divisions of the company supplements this preeminent technical team.

SiberCore Technologies

Series A in 1999
SiberCore Technologies Incorporated is a pure-play, Internet IC company developing high-value-added Application Specific Standard Products (ASSPs) for intelligent hardware-based switching and routing platforms, such as Gigabit / Terabit Routers and Layer 2 / 3 / 4 Ethernet Switches. The company's initial products are a family of high-speed high-capacity packet forwarding engines based on Content Addressable Memories (CAM technology) which overcome the performance bottleneck associated with the network's routing table look-up function. This emerging market has been created by the demands of the explosion in datacom traffic, coupled with the worldwide deployment of fiber optics and DWDM. These broadband deployments have shifted the bottleneck from the Access and Transport section of the network, to the Routers and Switches connecting to these pipes. The company's founding technical team gained industry-wide recognition for its world-class design expertise in this area at Nortel Networks. A veteran Executive team in all the functional divisions of the company supplements this preeminent technical team.

Savi Technology

Series A in 1999
Savi Technology, Inc. is a provider of advanced software solutions designed to enhance the visibility and management of cargo in transit. Established in 1989 and based in Alexandria, Virginia, the company specializes in predictive and prescriptive supply chain analytics through its Savi Insight platform. It also offers Savi Visibility, which delivers real-time information for critical business asset management, and Savi Locate, a GPS location sensor. Additionally, Savi IoT features a hybrid active RFID system for data capture and monitoring. With a client base that includes shippers, government entities, logistics service providers, and technology firms, Savi Technology leverages big data analytics and machine learning to help organizations minimize supply chain disruptions, optimize delivery performance, and reduce logistics costs.

i4i

Venture Round in 1996
i4i, Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in designing and developing structured content applications for pharmaceutical organizations and laboratories globally. Founded in 1993, i4i offers a range of solutions, including Structured Product Labeling Compliance, European Labeling Solution, and Global Labeling Solution, which help manage and streamline the labeling content required for regulatory submissions. The company also provides tools for the Identification of Medicinal Products, structured content authoring software, and a collaborative environment for managing the authoring lifecycle. Utilizing its patented S4 Technology, i4i effectively synchronizes applications and data, enabling organizations to connect, control, track, and analyze their document content. Additionally, i4i offers support, implementation, and specialized services to enhance user experience and compliance in structured content management.

RHEA Group

Venture Round in 1995
RHEA Group is a niche and highly specialized engineering international company providing services to the most respected organizations and firms in aerospace, security, and defence around the world. Headquartered in Belgium, RHEA Group consolidates its commitment to the Belgian space industry, which plays a significant role within the European Space sector thanks to the efforts of the Belgian Federal Science Policy Office and the research of the European Space Agency (ESA) in the country. Over the past two decades, RHEA Group has contributed to history by working on the most ground- breaking projects in the aerospace, defense and security industries. The company has supported more than 100 spacecrafts covering all kinds of space missions, including Rosetta, Mars Express, Copernicus, and Galileo with the Manufacturing and Operations Information System (MOIS). RHEA Group’s Concurrent Design methodology and information technology solutions have enhanced the design process of complex systems and products. RHEA Group works as a truly independent entity. This independence ensures the strongest protection of RHEA Group’s customers by following the highest confidentiality and security standards. RHEA Group operates in Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Italy, France, Germany, Spain Switzerland, The Netherlands and the United Kingdom. In 2016 RHEA Group expanded operations to Canada and established an office in Montréal, Québec, to support the organization growth strategy of expanding its engineering solutions and products to North America.

Harris Publishing

Venture Round in 1993
Harris Publishing is a publishing company providing writing, photography, and design services.

Lavalife

Venture Round in 1992
Lavalife Corp.'s mission is to connect, engage and entertain singles. In doing so, it aims to be the North American leader in mobile-driven, multi-channel communities, products and services for singles. Founded in 1987, Lavalife offers its community of cosmopolitan, open-minded and socially active singles a suite of branded products, available on three separate platforms voice, web and mobile. Each caters to their need to communicate and be entertained anytime, anywhere, anyhow through a variety of communication channels. In addition, Lavalife produces and/or distributes web and mobile content in the form of editorials, ringtones and alerts, as well as events to further inform and enrich its member's lives Lavalife's products include lavalifeWEB, lavalifeVOICE, lavalifeMOBILE, lavalifePRIME™, Lavalife2Go™, Lavalife Party, Manline.com, Manline®, Womanline.com, Night Exchange®, CLICK by lavalife, TextChatFun™, Text2CLICK™, Browse2CLICK™, ChatHerUp™, SpeedFlirts™, Txteasers™, ChatParty™, and lavalifeRINGTONES. Each product is focused on providing a unique and different experience, specifically designed for a targeted demographic and psychographic profile. Lavalife's uniqueness is based on: A selection of web, voice and mobile-based products and services providing "anytime, anywhere, anyhow" access to like-minded individuals. Three distinct communities on lavalifeVOICE and lavalife.com where open-minded singles can choose to participate Dating, Relationship and Intimate Encounters Products and services beyond dating: * An online singles magazine called CLICK * A variety of ringtones for mobile devices on a subscription basis * A series of singles events in Canada and the United States Lavalife's head office and call centre are located in Toronto, Canada, employing over 275 staff. Lavalife has over 1.2 million members who exchange more than 1.3 million messages every day.

Spectrum

Venture Round in 1992
Spectrum is a cable telecommunications company that provides a diverse array of home entertainment and information services. Its offerings include video on-demand, digital video recording, high-speed internet access, and various communication tools, as well as home automation and monitoring services. In addition to residential services, Spectrum also caters to business clients with data and network services, video programming, and music services. Established in 1989 and headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, Spectrum operates in multiple regions, including New York State, the Carolinas, Ohio, Kentucky, Wisconsin, Southern California, and Texas. The company has grown to serve approximately 15 million customers.

Quantec Geoscience

Venture Round in 1992
Quantec Geoscience Ltd. is a Toronto-based company specializing in ground geophysical services for the mineral, oil and gas, and geothermal exploration industries. Founded in 1986, the company offers a comprehensive range of services, including data acquisition, processing, inversion, interpretation, and consulting, aimed at optimizing exploration efforts. With additional offices in countries such as Argentina, Australia, Barbados, Chile, Mexico, Peru, and the United States, Quantec is well-positioned to serve a global clientele. The company is recognized for its commitment to utilizing advanced technologies to address the challenges of modern exploration, contributing to numerous successful discoveries in various resource sectors. By providing detailed resource imaging and mapping, Quantec helps clients mitigate exploration risks and improve drilling outcomes, ultimately supporting the development of effective drilling programs.
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