McRock Capital

McRock Capital is a Toronto-based investment firm focused on growth capital and late-stage opportunities in intelligent infrastructure and industrial technology. It targets industrial and digital markets by backing companies offering IIoT software, sensor-enabled hardware, and integrated solutions across sectors such as power, water, oil and gas, transportation, and building efficiency. The firm seeks ventures at the intersection of sensors and software that enable grid automation, digital oilfields, advanced manufacturing, and smart city applications, with a preference for scalable businesses serving large industrial markets. Founded in 2012 by Scott McDonald and Whitney Rockley, McRock Capital operates from Toronto with an additional office in Calgary and pursues investments across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Israel.

Udit Bhatnagar

Vice President

Mike Dawson

Vice President

Fasih Kareem

Associate

Scott MacDonald

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Whitney Rockley

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Past deals in Canada

Samdesk

Series A in 2021
Samdesk is a company that specializes in transforming unstructured social media data into actionable insights for crisis management. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Samdesk offers a platform designed to monitor global disruptions and provide real-time alerts during emergencies. By leveraging artificial intelligence, natural language processing, and machine learning, the platform detects and verifies events such as fires, floods, and terrorist attacks based on social media chatter. This technology allows for the triangulation of location data and the extraction of relevant information, enabling decision-makers in corporate security, public safety, and emergency response to act quickly and effectively. By providing timely and accurate situational awareness, Samdesk helps minimize the impact of emergencies on business operations and personnel safety.

Poka

Series B in 2021
Founded in 2013, Poka develops performance support software that connects factory workers with digital manufacturing operations. Its platform aids manufacturers by facilitating on-the-floor training, knowledge building, and communication among workers, leading to improved productivity, reduced downtime, and enhanced quality and safety.

Clearpath Robotics

Series C in 2020
Clearpath Robotics designs and manufactures self-driving vehicles for industrial applications. Its product range includes robotic utility vehicles, unmanned ground vehicles, heavy load material transporters, learning platforms, and accessories such as sensors and controllers. The company also offers systems design, perception and mapping services, navigation and control software, simulation tools, research consulting, support maintenance, materials handling solutions, and industrial services.

Invixium

Series C in 2020
Invixium Inc., founded in 2012 and based in Markham, Canada, is a global provider of biometric solutions designed to enhance safety, health, security, and productivity for enterprises. The company offers a range of products including Ixm Mycro for personalized home environments, Ixm Touch for employee time tracking, IXM Titan for face recognition and edge computing, IXM Merge for indoor fingerprint tracking, and Ixm Sense for industrial installations. Invixium's solutions also include touchless biometric technologies with face recognition and temperature detection for access control, workforce management, and visitor screening. The company's products are deployed across various industries such as government, banking, healthcare, and education in over 60 countries.

Praemo

Series A in 2019
Praemo Inc. is a Canadian company based in Kitchener, founded in 2017, that specializes in developing detection technology for the industrial sector. Its primary product, Razor, is an analytics engine that integrates artificial intelligence and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) to analyze operational data and deliver actionable insights. Praemo's technology is designed to identify abnormal equipment and process behavior, enabling organizations in manufacturing, automotive, consumer packaged food, aerospace, oil and gas, mining, and agriculture to predict and prevent disruptions in their operations. By leveraging its expertise and advanced analytics, the company helps its clients transform data into strategic recommendations, thus enhancing their operational efficiency and competitiveness in a data-driven market.

Decisive Farming

Series B in 2019
Decisive Farming Corp. is a provider of information technology solutions for the farming industry in Western Canada, established in 2011 and headquartered in Irricana, Canada. The company offers a range of services including Optimize-RX, which utilizes variable rate technology for precision agronomy in fertility, seeding, fungicide application, and top dressing. Additionally, it provides Sure-Check for soil testing, Know-Risk, a farm management and crop marketing program, and My Farm Manager to assist with precision agronomy, crop management, and risk management. Decisive Farming empowers clients to make informed decisions regarding soil fertility, crop marketing, risk management, and data management, while also facilitating participation in carbon credit initiatives.

Invixium

Series B in 2019
Invixium Inc., founded in 2012 and based in Markham, Canada, is a global provider of biometric solutions designed to enhance safety, health, security, and productivity for enterprises. The company offers a range of products including Ixm Mycro for personalized home environments, Ixm Touch for employee time tracking, IXM Titan for face recognition and edge computing, IXM Merge for indoor fingerprint tracking, and Ixm Sense for industrial installations. Invixium's solutions also include touchless biometric technologies with face recognition and temperature detection for access control, workforce management, and visitor screening. The company's products are deployed across various industries such as government, banking, healthcare, and education in over 60 countries.

Mnubo

Series B in 2018
Mnubo Inc. is a Montreal-based company that specializes in smart data management and analytics for the Internet of Things (IoT). Founded in 2012, Mnubo provides a cloud platform that enables original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to connect, collect, analyze, and act on data from their products. The company's solutions include data collection, aggregation, and management services tailored for real-time IoT data streams. Mnubo's offerings cater to various sectors, including wearables, industrial, automotive, building, and healthcare, helping manufacturers gain insights to enhance product usage, boost customer engagement, and reduce operational costs. The platform is designed for rapid deployment, allowing manufacturers and service providers to quickly implement IoT solutions without extensive IT resources or lengthy roll-out plans. Mnubo operates as a subsidiary of Aspen Technology, Inc. as of July 2019.

Invixium

Series A in 2017
Invixium Inc., founded in 2012 and based in Markham, Canada, is a global provider of biometric solutions designed to enhance safety, health, security, and productivity for enterprises. The company offers a range of products including Ixm Mycro for personalized home environments, Ixm Touch for employee time tracking, IXM Titan for face recognition and edge computing, IXM Merge for indoor fingerprint tracking, and Ixm Sense for industrial installations. Invixium's solutions also include touchless biometric technologies with face recognition and temperature detection for access control, workforce management, and visitor screening. The company's products are deployed across various industries such as government, banking, healthcare, and education in over 60 countries.

Decisive Farming

Series A in 2016
Decisive Farming Corp. is a provider of information technology solutions for the farming industry in Western Canada, established in 2011 and headquartered in Irricana, Canada. The company offers a range of services including Optimize-RX, which utilizes variable rate technology for precision agronomy in fertility, seeding, fungicide application, and top dressing. Additionally, it provides Sure-Check for soil testing, Know-Risk, a farm management and crop marketing program, and My Farm Manager to assist with precision agronomy, crop management, and risk management. Decisive Farming empowers clients to make informed decisions regarding soil fertility, crop marketing, risk management, and data management, while also facilitating participation in carbon credit initiatives.

Invixium

Series A in 2016
Invixium Inc., founded in 2012 and based in Markham, Canada, is a global provider of biometric solutions designed to enhance safety, health, security, and productivity for enterprises. The company offers a range of products including Ixm Mycro for personalized home environments, Ixm Touch for employee time tracking, IXM Titan for face recognition and edge computing, IXM Merge for indoor fingerprint tracking, and Ixm Sense for industrial installations. Invixium's solutions also include touchless biometric technologies with face recognition and temperature detection for access control, workforce management, and visitor screening. The company's products are deployed across various industries such as government, banking, healthcare, and education in over 60 countries.

Invixium

Series A in 2015
Invixium Inc., founded in 2012 and based in Markham, Canada, is a global provider of biometric solutions designed to enhance safety, health, security, and productivity for enterprises. The company offers a range of products including Ixm Mycro for personalized home environments, Ixm Touch for employee time tracking, IXM Titan for face recognition and edge computing, IXM Merge for indoor fingerprint tracking, and Ixm Sense for industrial installations. Invixium's solutions also include touchless biometric technologies with face recognition and temperature detection for access control, workforce management, and visitor screening. The company's products are deployed across various industries such as government, banking, healthcare, and education in over 60 countries.

Mnubo

Series A in 2015
Mnubo Inc. is a Montreal-based company that specializes in smart data management and analytics for the Internet of Things (IoT). Founded in 2012, Mnubo provides a cloud platform that enables original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to connect, collect, analyze, and act on data from their products. The company's solutions include data collection, aggregation, and management services tailored for real-time IoT data streams. Mnubo's offerings cater to various sectors, including wearables, industrial, automotive, building, and healthcare, helping manufacturers gain insights to enhance product usage, boost customer engagement, and reduce operational costs. The platform is designed for rapid deployment, allowing manufacturers and service providers to quickly implement IoT solutions without extensive IT resources or lengthy roll-out plans. Mnubo operates as a subsidiary of Aspen Technology, Inc. as of July 2019.
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