McLean Watson Capital

McLean Watson Capital is a Toronto-based venture capital firm founded in 1994 that focuses on seed, early, mid, and late-stage investments. The firm primarily targets the information technology and communications sectors, with particular interest in hardware, software, IT services, and energy technology components. McLean Watson Capital invests mainly in North America, the Far East, Canada, and the Asia region, typically committing between $1 million and $5 million, with potential total investments reaching up to $15 million over the life of a project. The firm often seeks board representation and participation in special committees of its portfolio companies.

Zacchaeus Boon

Partner

Stanley Chan

General Partner

Matthew H. Lawton

Partner

Loudon Owen

Co-Founder and Partner

John Stewart

Partner

23 past transactions

SiteBrand

Venture Round in 2010
Sitebrand personalizes the online experience with relevant messaging to boost conversion rates, build visitor loyalty, brand, and drive revenue. Sitebrand's personalization platform is an innovative, easy to integrate online marketing solution supported by a seasoned team of personalization experts. Founded in 2000, Sitebrand is the trusted leader in web personalization, serving nearly 500 million personalized experiences every month.

BelAir Networks

Series E in 2007
BelAir Networks wireless networking equipment is deployed by the world's leading service providers including AT&T, Comcast and Time Warner Cable. The company's portfolio of indoor access points and outdoor picocell base stations, control and management systems enable service providers to deploy high performance, scalable and flexible wireless networks. BelAir Networks solutions provide a compelling return on investment enabling service providers to capitalize on the explosive growth of mobile data devices, applications and usage. Innovative cable, telecom and mobile service providers use BelAir Networks to drive revenue and improve competitiveness. Founded in 2002, BelAir Networks is a privately held company with Tier 1 carrier customers and backed by investment from Comcast Interactive Capital, T-Mobile Venture Fund and leading venture capital firms including Trilogy Equity Partners. For more information, visit www.belairnetworks.com.

Signiant

Venture Round in 2006
Signiant, Inc. specializes in cloud-based file movement software tailored for the media and entertainment industry. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts, the company provides several Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions, including Media Shuttle for file transfers, SkyDrop for accelerating large file movement to and from cloud storage, and Flight for ingesting large files from multiple sources. Additionally, the Manager+Agents solution automates the delivery of large files across dispersed locations. Signiant's technology enables the efficient transfer of petabytes of critical data securely over public and private networks, serving a diverse clientele that includes broadcasters, studios, media service providers, sports networks, and game developers worldwide.

Amplus Communication

Venture Round in 2005
Amplus Communication specializes in the design and manufacture of advanced RF, microwave, and millimeter-wave communication products. The company offers a wide range of microwave and millimeter-wave wireless products and sub-systems, focusing on delivering affordable and quality solutions. Its product lineup includes sophisticated Phase-Locked Oscillators and Dielectric Resonator Oscillators, which operate across a frequency range of 0.5 to 24GHz. Leveraging extensive expertise in RF and microwave design, Amplus Communication serves as a comprehensive resource for clients by providing customized product development, sourcing, manufacturing, quality control, and customer service support.

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 has over 20 years of expertise as a high value-added Professional Staffing Services and Managed Services company. We provide end-to-end recruiting, staffing and technology solutions for clients within various industry verticals and Government Sectors that include a number of Fortune 500 companies. As part of the Quess Corp Limited Group of Companies, Brainhunter ranks among one of the largest Professional IT and Engineering staffing firms in North America. Quess is one of the fastest growing global staffing firms and is part of the international company, Fairfax Financial Holdings, held through its listed subsidiary, Thomas Cook.

Ntegrator Intl

Venture Round in 2005
Ntegrator International Ltd. is an investment holding company that specializes in providing information technology and telecommunication solutions across Singapore, Vietnam, and Myanmar. The company operates mainly through two segments: Project Sales and Project Management and Maintenance Services. It offers a range of services including fiber optics network infrastructure, multi-service access solutions, and computer security for IP networks. Ntegrator also focuses on the integration of voice and data signals within organizations, incorporating systems such as PABX, video conferencing, and VoIP applications. Additionally, the company provides project management services that encompass installation, implementation, and maintenance of network systems, alongside support services such as hardware repair and online customer support. Beyond telecommunication solutions, Ntegrator is involved in building construction services, including fiber patching and civil works. Established in 1999, the company is headquartered in Singapore.

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

Series B in 2002
SkyWave Mobile Communications is a global provider of satellite and satellite-cellular devices and services for the Machine-to-Machine (M2M) market. SkyWave's products provide dependable communication, tracking, monitoring and remote management of fixed and mobile assets. Since 1997, SkyWave has designed, manufactured and shipped more than 750,000 Inmarsat-based satellite terminals to customers globally in the transportation, maritime, oil and gas, utilities and government sectors Integrated Satellite/Cellular Systems and Solutions SkyWave provides the hardware, network and applications that work together to deliver a cost-effective, integrated approach for tracking, monitoring, control, and management of vehicles, vessels and equipment anywhere in the world. With extensive industry experience, SkyWave understands the unique challenges involved in tracking remote assets, and uses this knowledge to enable high value solutions for the machine-to-machine (M2M) market.

Kyberpass

Series C in 2001
Kyberpass Corporation provides security software for high-trust applications. It offers TrustPlatform, a business integration solution for businesses of various sizes to connect and perform electronic business with customers and business partners; and Digital Signature Services, a solution to build security infrastructure in the form of a managed service. The company serves clients in various areas, including financial services, healthcare, telecommunications, government, and defense. The company was founded in 1995 and is based in Ottawa, Canada.

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.

Precidia Technologies

Private Equity Round in 2000
Precidia Technologies Inc., is now known as iPocket232 Inc. is a global leader in the design and manufacture of networking solutions with customers in over 85 countries. All of Precidia’s products have been designed to maximize the potential of existing equipment, with simplified deployment, monitoring, security and management tools.

WebHancer

Venture Round in 2000
WebHancer is a technology company that provides internet performance management solutions.

Kyberpass

Series B in 2000
Kyberpass Corporation provides security software for high-trust applications. It offers TrustPlatform, a business integration solution for businesses of various sizes to connect and perform electronic business with customers and business partners; and Digital Signature Services, a solution to build security infrastructure in the form of a managed service. The company serves clients in various areas, including financial services, healthcare, telecommunications, government, and defense. The company was founded in 1995 and is based in Ottawa, Canada.

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. specializes in software solutions designed to enhance the tracking and management of cargo throughout the supply chain. The company offers a range of products, including Savi Insight for predictive and prescriptive analytics, Savi Visibility for real-time operational decision-making, Savi Locate for GPS tracking, and Savi IoT, which integrates RFID technology for efficient data capture and asset management. Founded in 1989 and based in Alexandria, Virginia, Savi serves a diverse clientele, including shippers, government agencies, logistics providers, and technology firms. The company's innovative applications leverage big data analytics and machine learning to improve in-transit visibility, reduce disruptions, enhance delivery performance, and lower logistics costs for over 1,000 organizations worldwide.

i4i

Venture Round in 1996
i4i, Inc. specializes in designing and developing structured content applications tailored for pharmaceutical organizations and laboratories globally. The company's offerings include solutions for Structured Product Labeling Compliance, European and Global Labeling, and tools for the Identification of Medicinal Products. It also provides structured content authoring software and a collaborative environment for managing content and documents. i4i's applications utilize patented S4 Technology, which synchronizes applications and data to enhance document processing and lifecycle management. In addition to software solutions, i4i offers support, implementation, and various services related to Structured Product Labeling. Founded in 1993 and based in Toronto, Canada, i4i has established itself as a key player in delivering innovative collaborative content solutions across industry and government sectors.

RHEA Group

Venture Round in 1995
RHEA Group is an international engineering company based in Belgium, specializing in aerospace, security, and defense services. The company has a significant presence in the European Space sector, contributing to major projects such as Rosetta, Mars Express, Copernicus, and Galileo. RHEA Group provides consulting services and software solutions that enhance the design and operational processes of complex systems used in various space missions, including science, earth observation, navigation, and communication. With a commitment to confidentiality and security, RHEA Group operates independently, ensuring robust protection for its clients. Over the years, the company has expanded its footprint to include offices in Canada, the Czech Republic, Italy, France, Germany, Spain, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom, further strengthening its capacity to deliver engineering solutions and products across North America and Europe.

Harris Publishing

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

Spectrum

Venture Round in 1992
Spectrum Investment Management Limited is a Canadian firm based in Ontario that specializes in portfolio management services, offering various investment funds such as the Spectrum Canadian Balanced Portfolio and the Spectrum Global Growth Portfolio. Established in 1987, it operates as a subsidiary of CI Financial Income Fund. In addition to its asset management services, Spectrum, originally known as Time Warner Cable, is a prominent cable telecommunications company that provides an extensive array of home entertainment and information services. Its offerings include video on-demand, digital video recording, high-speed internet, voice services, and home automation solutions. Furthermore, Spectrum delivers business services encompassing data and video services across several states, including New York, Texas, and California. As of December 2013, the company served approximately 15 million customers, solidifying its position as a leading provider in the telecommunications sector.

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.

Quantec Geoscience

Venture Round in 1992
Quantec Geoscience Ltd. specializes in providing ground geophysical services tailored for the mineral, oil and gas, and geothermal exploration sectors. Established in 1986 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, the company has expanded its presence with additional offices across several countries, including Argentina, Australia, Barbados, Chile, Mexico, Peru, and the United States. Quantec offers a comprehensive range of services including data acquisition, processing, inversion, interpretation, and consulting, all aimed at enhancing exploration outcomes for its clients. Through a commitment to innovative technologies and advanced methodologies, Quantec has successfully contributed to numerous discoveries in various exploration fields, demonstrating its effectiveness in addressing the challenges of modern exploration.
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