Mistral Venture Partners

Mistral Venture Partners Inc. is a venture capital firm based in Ottawa, Canada, focusing on early-stage investments primarily in the technology sector. Established in 2012, the firm targets smart enterprise companies, emphasizing areas such as mobility, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things. Mistral aims to invest between $0.1 million and $5 million in companies that require up to $20 million in total venture capital throughout their lifecycle. While its primary investment focus is on Eastern Canada, the firm is also open to opportunities across North America, including the United States. Mistral seeks to play a significant role in its portfolio companies by taking substantial ownership stakes and leveraging its extensive network of investors, advisors, and industry connections to facilitate growth and prepare companies for later-stage financing.

Raif Barbaros

Partner

Code Cubitt

Managing Director

Sreedhar Natarajan

Venture Partner

Michael Scanlin

Venture Partner

Gordon Smythe

Venture Partner

Pablo Srugo

Partner

Bernie Zeisig

Managing Partner

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Cookin

Seed Round in 2023
Cookin operates a homemade food delivery marketplace that connects customers with local home cooks and chefs, allowing them to order and enjoy home-cooked meals delivered directly to their doors. The platform reimagines the food business landscape, enabling talented cooks, many of whom are transitioning from traditional restaurant roles, to monetize their culinary skills from the comfort of their own kitchens. By facilitating this connection, Cookin not only supports aspiring food creators but also offers consumers convenient access to authentic, homemade dishes. The application simplifies the ordering process for customers, making it easy to discover and enjoy a variety of meals tailored to their preferences.

Ceipal

Series B in 2022
Ceipal Corp. specializes in developing human capital management software that streamlines various aspects of workforce management. Its flagship product, TalentHire, customizes the approval workflow for job vacancies, automates reminders for delayed approvals, and monitors the status of requisitions. Additionally, Ceipal offers the Workforce platform, which facilitates expense management, time tracking, leave management, and employee document administration through both web and mobile access. The software encompasses a range of features, including payroll, compensation management, talent management, and employee engagement tools aimed at enhancing leadership and workforce planning. Since its incorporation in 2018, Ceipal has established itself as a significant player in the HR software industry, focusing on creating integrated solutions that simplify the hiring process, onboarding, and overall employee management. The company is headquartered in Rochester, New York.

PainWorth

Seed Round in 2022
Operator of a consumer platform intended for disputed claims settlements. The company's platform automates a tool that helps to calculate the potential value of personal injury claims, car accident settlements, medical malpractice lawsuits, slip and fall injuries or tripping injuries, assault, and battery injuries, enabling users to figure out their potential claims.

Enso Connect

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of automated property management software designed to improve guest experiences. The company's software leverages artificial intelligence and smart home devices to automate all the tedious processes such as sending scheduled messages and providing a digital boarding pass, enabling property managers to control their homes during the short-term rental.

Blue J

Series B in 2021
Blue J Legal Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in artificial intelligence software designed to predict court outcomes in employment law and tax matters. Founded in 2015, Blue J Legal offers two main products: Tax Foresight and Employment Foresight. Tax Foresight utilizes deep learning to analyze fact situations and uncover patterns in case law, enabling tax professionals to make informed judgments that align with the likely decisions of tax enforcement agencies and courts. Employment Foresight is tailored for human resource professionals, in-house counsel, and employment lawyers, providing rapid insights into how courts would address complex employment law issues, including reasonable notice, employee drug testing, worker classification, and dismissal causes. Through its innovative solutions, Blue J Legal aims to bring clarity and predictability to legal decision-making.

Visualping

Seed Round in 2021
Visualping is a SaaS freemium startup that offers robotic automated “website change alerts as service” with thousands of use cases: - Consumers use us to track prices and promotions, product and ticket availability, new job or rental postings etc. - Business use us to monitor reviews, changes in law, competitive monitoring, automate tasks etc. - Website owners use us to alert their visitors when their site is updated - using our widget as a replacement of RSS. We currently have more than 1 million users, with users in most Fortune 1,000 companies and in all verticals.

Visualping

Seed Round in 2021
Visualping is a SaaS freemium startup that offers robotic automated “website change alerts as service” with thousands of use cases: - Consumers use us to track prices and promotions, product and ticket availability, new job or rental postings etc. - Business use us to monitor reviews, changes in law, competitive monitoring, automate tasks etc. - Website owners use us to alert their visitors when their site is updated - using our widget as a replacement of RSS. We currently have more than 1 million users, with users in most Fortune 1,000 companies and in all verticals.

Rewind

Series A in 2021
Since 2015, Rewind has been on a mission to help small and medium businesses keep growing online. Today, over 30,000 total customers in more than 100 countries use Rewind’s top-reviewed software and support to easily control the software-as-a-service data that's critical to their success. Rewind's solutions empower businesses to protect and recover the data they need for consistent growth.

Peggy

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Operator of a secure marketplace for investing in artwork intended for buying and selling investment-grade art. The company allows investors to buy art at affordable prices and allows artists to monetize their art through royalties, enabling smaller investors to diversify their portfolios with a new asset class.

Ritual

Series C in 2020
Ritual Technologies Inc. is a Toronto-based company that has developed a mobile application designed to enhance the food ordering experience for corporate professionals. Founded in 2015, the Ritual app allows users to browse and order from a variety of local restaurants and coffee shops, facilitating fast and easy pickup. The platform features a unique social ordering capability, enabling users to add their colleagues’ food orders to a single transaction, thereby streamlining the process and saving time. Additionally, Ritual offers employers redeemable credits for their employees, enhancing the overall user experience. The app is used by popular quick-service restaurants and coffee shops across major North American cities, helping these establishments improve customer engagement and drive profitability through a modern, technology-driven approach to food ordering.

Symend

Series B in 2020
Symend Inc. develops a digital engagement platform designed to enhance debt recovery processes while prioritizing positive customer experiences. Founded in 2016 and based in Calgary, Canada, with additional offices in Toronto and Denver, the company utilizes behavioral science and advanced analytics to provide enterprise clients with insights into consumer behavior. This enables businesses to engage customers effectively and encourages them to resolve past due bills through personalized communications, self-service tools, and flexible repayment options. Symend's platform incorporates features such as treatment planning and campaign management, aiming to reduce debt delinquency and improve customer satisfaction. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including telecommunications, financial services, utilities, and media, and operates globally across North America, Latin America, and the Asia-Pacific region.

Unito

Series A in 2020
Unito Inc., founded in 2015 and based in Montréal, Canada, specializes in developing a project management integration tool that enhances collaboration across various teams and departments. The platform automatically synchronizes projects, tasks, and conversations between multiple work management applications, such as Trello, Asana, JIRA, GitHub, Wrike, Zendesk, and Hubspot. By allowing users to connect their existing tools without requiring them to learn new systems, Unito promotes seamless communication and improved workflow. The platform addresses the complexities of integrating disparate software applications, enabling businesses to boost productivity by minimizing the need to switch between different tools and providing flexible synchronization options for tasks and projects.

Relogix

Series A in 2019
Relogix Inc. is a Canadian company based in Ottawa that specializes in developing sensor-based devices for monitoring and tracking unused office spaces. The company offers its UtiLive system, which combines advanced sensor technology and a machine learning analytics engine to provide real-time insights into workplace usage. This system helps identify usage patterns, enabling real estate professionals to optimize their portfolios effectively. Relogix operates on a sensor-as-a-service pricing model, which encompasses initial floor planning, the deployment of sensor devices, and ongoing monitoring through a cloud-based application. Founded in 2010, Relogix primarily serves large enterprises and commercial real estate portfolios, particularly those with dynamic mobile workforces, such as technology firms and financial institutions.

BlocWatch

Seed Round in 2019
BlocWatch, Inc. is a technology company specializing in monitoring, managing, and verifying activities on public and private blockchains. Established in 2018 and based in Reno, Nevada, the company offers two primary solutions: BlocMonitor and BlocTrust. BlocMonitor provides essential visibility and insight into various blockchain environments, enabling users to track chain activity, detect suspicious behavior, and maintain overall chain health through alerts and analytics. BlocTrust focuses on third-party verification for private blockchains, offering independent validation of transactions and regular attestations to ensure transparency and reliability. The company's services cater to a diverse clientele that includes service providers, enterprises, and government entities, facilitating optimized and secure blockchain operations through comprehensive data aggregation and custom analytics.

Edly

Seed Round in 2019
Edly Inc. is an online marketplace that facilitates income share agreement (ISA) financing services for students. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Briarcliff Manor, New York, the company connects accredited investors with ISA issuers, which include colleges, skill academies, and vocational schools. Instead of traditional loans, students enter into agreements where they pledge a fixed percentage of their future earnings as repayment, but only if they have the capacity to pay. This innovative approach aims to address the growing issue of student debt by providing a more flexible financing option for education.

Ceipal

Series A in 2019
Ceipal Corp. specializes in developing human capital management software that streamlines various aspects of workforce management. Its flagship product, TalentHire, customizes the approval workflow for job vacancies, automates reminders for delayed approvals, and monitors the status of requisitions. Additionally, Ceipal offers the Workforce platform, which facilitates expense management, time tracking, leave management, and employee document administration through both web and mobile access. The software encompasses a range of features, including payroll, compensation management, talent management, and employee engagement tools aimed at enhancing leadership and workforce planning. Since its incorporation in 2018, Ceipal has established itself as a significant player in the HR software industry, focusing on creating integrated solutions that simplify the hiring process, onboarding, and overall employee management. The company is headquartered in Rochester, New York.

Buckzy

Seed Round in 2019
Buckzy Payments Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in creating a real-time financial ecosystem for consumers and small businesses to facilitate instant money transfers. The company's platform supports various services, including bank transfers, digital wallet transfers, email money transfers, multi-currency transfers, and bill payments. Buckzy Payments aims to operate continuously, providing users with the ability to send and receive funds at any time throughout the year.

Blue J

Series A in 2018
Blue J Legal Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in artificial intelligence software designed to predict court outcomes in employment law and tax matters. Founded in 2015, Blue J Legal offers two main products: Tax Foresight and Employment Foresight. Tax Foresight utilizes deep learning to analyze fact situations and uncover patterns in case law, enabling tax professionals to make informed judgments that align with the likely decisions of tax enforcement agencies and courts. Employment Foresight is tailored for human resource professionals, in-house counsel, and employment lawyers, providing rapid insights into how courts would address complex employment law issues, including reasonable notice, employee drug testing, worker classification, and dismissal causes. Through its innovative solutions, Blue J Legal aims to bring clarity and predictability to legal decision-making.

Expeto

Series A in 2018
Expeto Wireless Inc. is a technology company that provides a Platform-as-a-Service solution designed for enterprises to manage and control their LTE networks. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, the company offers a private and secure deployment for mission-critical applications, facilitating the adoption of the Industrial Internet of Things (IoT). Expeto's platform allows enterprises to create LTE subnets, deploy hybrid private and public cloud solutions, and implement global networks with centralized command and control. By enabling organizations to manage their LTE core networks, Expeto empowers them to efficiently control cellular data and connected devices without relying on third-party services. The company's solutions have been adopted by global operators in the mining and energy sectors, as well as IoT providers and mobile virtual network operators.

Spocket

Seed Round in 2018
With the help of Machine Learning, Spocket is set to revolutionize the dropshipping market and aid online retailers compete with Amazon- by removing the need to hold inventory and erasing upfront costs for retailers. Spocket enables over 20,000 entrepreneurs across five continents to launch and scale their online stores. Be part of the revolutionary vision of Spocket to remove inventory from the online and physical retail by using the dropshipping model and fixing the $1.1 trillion issue called inventory distortion.

Relogix

Seed Round in 2018
Relogix Inc. is a Canadian company based in Ottawa that specializes in developing sensor-based devices for monitoring and tracking unused office spaces. The company offers its UtiLive system, which combines advanced sensor technology and a machine learning analytics engine to provide real-time insights into workplace usage. This system helps identify usage patterns, enabling real estate professionals to optimize their portfolios effectively. Relogix operates on a sensor-as-a-service pricing model, which encompasses initial floor planning, the deployment of sensor devices, and ongoing monitoring through a cloud-based application. Founded in 2010, Relogix primarily serves large enterprises and commercial real estate portfolios, particularly those with dynamic mobile workforces, such as technology firms and financial institutions.

Ritual

Series C in 2018
Ritual Technologies Inc. is a Toronto-based company that has developed a mobile application designed to enhance the food ordering experience for corporate professionals. Founded in 2015, the Ritual app allows users to browse and order from a variety of local restaurants and coffee shops, facilitating fast and easy pickup. The platform features a unique social ordering capability, enabling users to add their colleagues’ food orders to a single transaction, thereby streamlining the process and saving time. Additionally, Ritual offers employers redeemable credits for their employees, enhancing the overall user experience. The app is used by popular quick-service restaurants and coffee shops across major North American cities, helping these establishments improve customer engagement and drive profitability through a modern, technology-driven approach to food ordering.

Unito

Seed Round in 2018
Unito Inc., founded in 2015 and based in Montréal, Canada, specializes in developing a project management integration tool that enhances collaboration across various teams and departments. The platform automatically synchronizes projects, tasks, and conversations between multiple work management applications, such as Trello, Asana, JIRA, GitHub, Wrike, Zendesk, and Hubspot. By allowing users to connect their existing tools without requiring them to learn new systems, Unito promotes seamless communication and improved workflow. The platform addresses the complexities of integrating disparate software applications, enabling businesses to boost productivity by minimizing the need to switch between different tools and providing flexible synchronization options for tasks and projects.

QUID

Seed Round in 2018
QUID is a payment processing service designed to process tiny transactions at extremely high volumes. Our vision is a world of connected people, platforms, and devices making billions of secure, tiny payments effortlessly. Our team has solved some of the most complex security and privacy challenges in the past decade. By using techniques such as cryptographic receipts and personal information obfuscation, the QUID platform is engineered from the ground up to ensure secure payment processing and data privacy. QUID offers innovative, low-friction merchant tools to make it easy for users to accept payments on their websites, blogs, podcasts, or social profiles. Merchants can use the QUID Payments plugin for WordPress or any of our quickstart guides to quickly and easily start accepting QUID on websites built with many of the most popular website platforms like WordPress, Wix, Squarespace, and more. Our robust libraries and developer-first approach to building the QUID platform means that developers can easily integrate micropayments into their websites and apps -- our high-throughput, globally consistent ledger ensures that QUID can scale to support any micropayment application developers can build.

Ceipal

Seed Round in 2018
Ceipal Corp. specializes in developing human capital management software that streamlines various aspects of workforce management. Its flagship product, TalentHire, customizes the approval workflow for job vacancies, automates reminders for delayed approvals, and monitors the status of requisitions. Additionally, Ceipal offers the Workforce platform, which facilitates expense management, time tracking, leave management, and employee document administration through both web and mobile access. The software encompasses a range of features, including payroll, compensation management, talent management, and employee engagement tools aimed at enhancing leadership and workforce planning. Since its incorporation in 2018, Ceipal has established itself as a significant player in the HR software industry, focusing on creating integrated solutions that simplify the hiring process, onboarding, and overall employee management. The company is headquartered in Rochester, New York.

Noze

Seed Round in 2018
Stratuscent Inc., based in Montreal, Canada, specializes in developing an advanced electronic chemical sensing platform known as CloudSense. This innovative technology leverages artificial intelligence algorithms and material innovations to identify and quantify various chemical footprints present in the environment. By integrating robust additive manufacturing techniques, Stratuscent aims to enhance the capabilities of its chemical sensors, enabling them to detect a wide range of chemicals. The company's focus on vertical AI positions it uniquely in the market, as it seeks to provide accurate and efficient solutions for environmental monitoring and analysis.

Zepheira

Seed Round in 2017
Zepheira, LLC is a company based in Reston, Virginia, specializing in enterprise data architecture and implementation solutions that convert raw data and documents into actionable information. The company offers products such as Catalex, which facilitates information transformation and augmentation, and Freemix, designed for the visualization and discovery of information. Zepheira focuses on enhancing the online visibility of library resources, leveraging cloud solutions to optimize the metadata and cross-linking inherent in library catalogs. This approach aims to modernize outdated data processes that libraries face, thereby restoring their pivotal role in knowledge interchange in the digital age. In addition to its product offerings, Zepheira provides services in semantic technologies assessment, data due diligence, managed hosting, and advisory services. Since April 2020, Zepheira operates as a subsidiary of EBSCO Information Services, Inc.

Symend

Seed Round in 2017
Symend Inc. develops a digital engagement platform designed to enhance debt recovery processes while prioritizing positive customer experiences. Founded in 2016 and based in Calgary, Canada, with additional offices in Toronto and Denver, the company utilizes behavioral science and advanced analytics to provide enterprise clients with insights into consumer behavior. This enables businesses to engage customers effectively and encourages them to resolve past due bills through personalized communications, self-service tools, and flexible repayment options. Symend's platform incorporates features such as treatment planning and campaign management, aiming to reduce debt delinquency and improve customer satisfaction. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including telecommunications, financial services, utilities, and media, and operates globally across North America, Latin America, and the Asia-Pacific region.

Ritual

Series B in 2017
Ritual Technologies Inc. is a Toronto-based company that has developed a mobile application designed to enhance the food ordering experience for corporate professionals. Founded in 2015, the Ritual app allows users to browse and order from a variety of local restaurants and coffee shops, facilitating fast and easy pickup. The platform features a unique social ordering capability, enabling users to add their colleagues’ food orders to a single transaction, thereby streamlining the process and saving time. Additionally, Ritual offers employers redeemable credits for their employees, enhancing the overall user experience. The app is used by popular quick-service restaurants and coffee shops across major North American cities, helping these establishments improve customer engagement and drive profitability through a modern, technology-driven approach to food ordering.

Foko Inc.

Seed Round in 2017
Foko Inc. is a Canadian company that specializes in developing a mobile-first task management and communication platform designed for retail operations. Founded in 2013 and based in Gatineau, the company provides a private photo-sharing and messaging application that facilitates collaboration among employees in various sectors, including retail, packaged goods, fashion, industrial manufacturing, financial services, and education. Foko's platform enables users to share images, send direct messages, exchange files, circulate directives, and initiate group conversations, thereby enhancing real-time visual communication and streamlining store operations. With native applications available for Android, iOS, and web, Foko Inc. serves over 60 leading retailers, supporting their visual merchandising and marketing efforts while fostering a collaborative corporate culture that bridges language and geographic divides.

RareLogic

Venture Round in 2017
RareLogic Inc. is an Ottawa-based company that specializes in providing automated predictive email marketing solutions for online retailers. Established in 2009, the company offers a comprehensive platform that includes features such as predictive email recommendations, customer list building, automated event-based communications, and e-commerce integration. Additionally, RareLogic provides tools for creating visually appealing emails through a drag-and-drop designer, along with analytics and reporting capabilities to enhance marketing strategies. By leveraging customer data, RareLogic aims to improve email engagement and foster repeat business for its clients, helping them build stronger relationships with their customers.

Expeto

Seed Round in 2017
Expeto Wireless Inc. is a technology company that provides a Platform-as-a-Service solution designed for enterprises to manage and control their LTE networks. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, the company offers a private and secure deployment for mission-critical applications, facilitating the adoption of the Industrial Internet of Things (IoT). Expeto's platform allows enterprises to create LTE subnets, deploy hybrid private and public cloud solutions, and implement global networks with centralized command and control. By enabling organizations to manage their LTE core networks, Expeto empowers them to efficiently control cellular data and connected devices without relying on third-party services. The company's solutions have been adopted by global operators in the mining and energy sectors, as well as IoT providers and mobile virtual network operators.

Sensibill

Series A in 2017
Sensibill Inc., founded in 2012 and based in Toronto, Canada, operates a cloud-based application that enables users to access digital receipts directly from their bank accounts. The company offers a comprehensive digital receipts ecosystem, providing financial institutions with a turnkey solution to help retail customers manage itemized receipts through trusted banking applications. Sensibill's platform emphasizes a user-friendly interface, enhancing customer engagement and fostering loyalty among users. By integrating technology with design, Sensibill transforms the way customers interact with their financial services, turning them into advocates for the banking applications they utilize.

Blue J

Seed Round in 2017
Blue J Legal Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in artificial intelligence software designed to predict court outcomes in employment law and tax matters. Founded in 2015, Blue J Legal offers two main products: Tax Foresight and Employment Foresight. Tax Foresight utilizes deep learning to analyze fact situations and uncover patterns in case law, enabling tax professionals to make informed judgments that align with the likely decisions of tax enforcement agencies and courts. Employment Foresight is tailored for human resource professionals, in-house counsel, and employment lawyers, providing rapid insights into how courts would address complex employment law issues, including reasonable notice, employee drug testing, worker classification, and dismissal causes. Through its innovative solutions, Blue J Legal aims to bring clarity and predictability to legal decision-making.

Klipfolio

Series B in 2017
Klipfolio Inc. is a cloud-based business intelligence company that specializes in providing real-time dashboard solutions. Its flagship product, Klipfolio Dashboard, empowers users to monitor key business metrics by connecting to various data sources, allowing for data manipulation, visualization, and sharing across devices including web browsers and TV monitors. In addition to its dashboard capabilities, Klipfolio offers consulting services in design, business analysis, and data visualization, as well as technical training. The company caters to a diverse range of sectors, including technology, healthcare, financial services, and government organizations. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, Klipfolio aims to enhance decision-making by enabling users to take control of their data.

Banter

Seed Round in 2016
Banter, Inc. is a company that specializes in conversational commerce through its platform, Banter, which facilitates customer interactions in a streamlined manner. Founded in 2016 and based in Palo Alto, California, Banter allows customers to use familiar messaging applications, such as SMS and social media platforms, to pose inquiries and make purchases. The platform is designed to handle customer questions seamlessly, enabling users to search for and order products while simultaneously contacting retailers. This functionality not only assists customers in finding items but also provides them with real-time updates on pricing.

OMsignal

Series B in 2016
OMsignal Inc. is a Montreal-based company specializing in bio-sensing clothing that integrates advanced sensor technology to monitor vital health metrics. Founded in 2011, the company produces apparel such as the OMbra, a sports bra that captures detailed body signals, and the OMshirt, which tracks heart rate and breathing patterns. These garments connect to mobile devices, allowing users to access real-time biometric data through the OMsignal app. The app provides insights into heart rate, breathing rhythms, calorie expenditure, and other activity metrics, facilitating comprehensive health tracking. OMsignal's innovative approach aims to empower individuals to maintain their fitness and well-being through the seamless integration of technology into everyday life. The company's products are available for purchase online.

Noze

Seed Round in 2016
Stratuscent Inc., based in Montreal, Canada, specializes in developing an advanced electronic chemical sensing platform known as CloudSense. This innovative technology leverages artificial intelligence algorithms and material innovations to identify and quantify various chemical footprints present in the environment. By integrating robust additive manufacturing techniques, Stratuscent aims to enhance the capabilities of its chemical sensors, enabling them to detect a wide range of chemicals. The company's focus on vertical AI positions it uniquely in the market, as it seeks to provide accurate and efficient solutions for environmental monitoring and analysis.

Soundpays

Seed Round in 2016
Soundpays Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in mobile payment solutions utilizing patented ultrasonic soundwave technology. Founded in 2013, Soundpays enables mobile devices to function as digital wallets across various purchase channels by employing inaudible sound waves. This innovative technology allows consumers to engage with advertising and broadcast content in real-time, enhancing their shopping and viewing experiences. By facilitating immediate interactions, Soundpays provides opportunities for businesses to convert customer interest into sales right at the moment of engagement. Additionally, its solutions contribute to reducing physical density in retail environments and eliminate the need for traditional point-of-sale interactions, making transactions more convenient and efficient for consumers.
The Better Software Company was developed to help businesses become better. The Better Software was created by an entrepreneur with 25 years of experience in starting and operating multiple businesses and a masterful software engineer with the know-how to create software that is intuitive, fast and efficient.

The Better Software Company

Seed Round in 2015
The Better Software Company was developed to help businesses become better. The Better Software was created by an entrepreneur with 25 years of experience in starting and operating multiple businesses and a masterful software engineer with the know-how to create software that is intuitive, fast and efficient.

CENX

Series D in 2015
CENX, provides interconnect services for the new generation of Ethernet-based backhaul networks. Awarded by multiple leading publications for its innovation, CENX's Ethernet Backhaul Management Service aggregates and translates different Ethernet backhaul services from multiple access providers to all cell sites in a given market. CENX provides a normalized Carrier Ethernet handoff to a given wireless provider enabling ubiquitous 4G-LTE Ethernet backhaul coverage to all cell sites in that market. CENX manages the entire circuit life cycle, yielding better quality of service, reduced CapEx and a level of monitoring of Ethernet Backhaul service traffic that has not been feasible previously. CENX's investors include its management and a number of leading firms, including DCM (whose co-founder, Dixon Doll, is the Chairman of the CENX Board of Directors), Highland Capital Partners and Mesirow Financial. Through its work in the MEF (Metro Ethernet Forum) and in the industry, the CENX management team has played a critical role in the definition of standards and the development of the Carrier Ethernet market over the past ten years.

Sensibill

Seed Round in 2015
Sensibill Inc., founded in 2012 and based in Toronto, Canada, operates a cloud-based application that enables users to access digital receipts directly from their bank accounts. The company offers a comprehensive digital receipts ecosystem, providing financial institutions with a turnkey solution to help retail customers manage itemized receipts through trusted banking applications. Sensibill's platform emphasizes a user-friendly interface, enhancing customer engagement and fostering loyalty among users. By integrating technology with design, Sensibill transforms the way customers interact with their financial services, turning them into advocates for the banking applications they utilize.

Klipfolio

Series A in 2015
Klipfolio Inc. is a cloud-based business intelligence company that specializes in providing real-time dashboard solutions. Its flagship product, Klipfolio Dashboard, empowers users to monitor key business metrics by connecting to various data sources, allowing for data manipulation, visualization, and sharing across devices including web browsers and TV monitors. In addition to its dashboard capabilities, Klipfolio offers consulting services in design, business analysis, and data visualization, as well as technical training. The company caters to a diverse range of sectors, including technology, healthcare, financial services, and government organizations. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, Klipfolio aims to enhance decision-making by enabling users to take control of their data.

Giatec

Seed Round in 2014
Giatec Scientific Inc., founded in 2010 and based in Ottawa, Canada, specializes in designing and manufacturing sensor-based testing products for the construction industry. The company focuses on revolutionizing concrete monitoring through innovative IoT technologies that provide real-time data on concrete properties during various phases, including design, production, and placement. Giatec's product lineup includes wireless concrete sensors such as SmartRock, mobile applications like Smart Concrete, and advanced non-destructive testing tools. These solutions enable contractors and ready-mix producers to make informed decisions, optimize mix designs, and effectively manage civil infrastructure by assessing the condition and durability of concrete. By integrating these technologies, Giatec aims to enhance efficiency and reduce costs in construction projects.

Ritual

Seed Round in 2014
Ritual Technologies Inc. is a Toronto-based company that has developed a mobile application designed to enhance the food ordering experience for corporate professionals. Founded in 2015, the Ritual app allows users to browse and order from a variety of local restaurants and coffee shops, facilitating fast and easy pickup. The platform features a unique social ordering capability, enabling users to add their colleagues’ food orders to a single transaction, thereby streamlining the process and saving time. Additionally, Ritual offers employers redeemable credits for their employees, enhancing the overall user experience. The app is used by popular quick-service restaurants and coffee shops across major North American cities, helping these establishments improve customer engagement and drive profitability through a modern, technology-driven approach to food ordering.

OMsignal

Series A in 2014
OMsignal Inc. is a Montreal-based company specializing in bio-sensing clothing that integrates advanced sensor technology to monitor vital health metrics. Founded in 2011, the company produces apparel such as the OMbra, a sports bra that captures detailed body signals, and the OMshirt, which tracks heart rate and breathing patterns. These garments connect to mobile devices, allowing users to access real-time biometric data through the OMsignal app. The app provides insights into heart rate, breathing rhythms, calorie expenditure, and other activity metrics, facilitating comprehensive health tracking. OMsignal's innovative approach aims to empower individuals to maintain their fitness and well-being through the seamless integration of technology into everyday life. The company's products are available for purchase online.

Klipfolio

Seed Round in 2014
Klipfolio Inc. is a cloud-based business intelligence company that specializes in providing real-time dashboard solutions. Its flagship product, Klipfolio Dashboard, empowers users to monitor key business metrics by connecting to various data sources, allowing for data manipulation, visualization, and sharing across devices including web browsers and TV monitors. In addition to its dashboard capabilities, Klipfolio offers consulting services in design, business analysis, and data visualization, as well as technical training. The company caters to a diverse range of sectors, including technology, healthcare, financial services, and government organizations. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, Klipfolio aims to enhance decision-making by enabling users to take control of their data.

RareLogic

Seed Round in 2014
RareLogic Inc. is an Ottawa-based company that specializes in providing automated predictive email marketing solutions for online retailers. Established in 2009, the company offers a comprehensive platform that includes features such as predictive email recommendations, customer list building, automated event-based communications, and e-commerce integration. Additionally, RareLogic provides tools for creating visually appealing emails through a drag-and-drop designer, along with analytics and reporting capabilities to enhance marketing strategies. By leveraging customer data, RareLogic aims to improve email engagement and foster repeat business for its clients, helping them build stronger relationships with their customers.

Stockpile

Seed Round in 2013
Stockpile is a financial services company founded in 2010 and based in the United States. Its mission is to simplify stock investing for beginners of all ages, including children and millennials. By allowing users to purchase fractional shares starting at $5, Stockpile enables individuals to invest in popular companies and exchange-traded funds. The platform also offers unique gifting options, permitting users to buy e-gift cards or retail cards at major chains like Kroger and Office Depot, which can be used to gift stocks. Additionally, many Fortune 500 companies utilize Stockpile gift cards for employee rewards and customer loyalty initiatives. With a significant portion of the American population lacking stock ownership, Stockpile aims to provide accessible investment opportunities, helping to bridge the wealth gap and promote financial literacy. The company was founded by Avi Lele, who envisioned a way to empower those traditionally excluded from stock market participation.

OMsignal

Seed Round in 2013
OMsignal Inc. is a Montreal-based company specializing in bio-sensing clothing that integrates advanced sensor technology to monitor vital health metrics. Founded in 2011, the company produces apparel such as the OMbra, a sports bra that captures detailed body signals, and the OMshirt, which tracks heart rate and breathing patterns. These garments connect to mobile devices, allowing users to access real-time biometric data through the OMsignal app. The app provides insights into heart rate, breathing rhythms, calorie expenditure, and other activity metrics, facilitating comprehensive health tracking. OMsignal's innovative approach aims to empower individuals to maintain their fitness and well-being through the seamless integration of technology into everyday life. The company's products are available for purchase online.

CloudCheckr

Seed Round in 2012
CloudCheckr Inc. develops cloud management software solutions designed to assist businesses in managing and automating costs and security within their public cloud environments. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Rochester, New York, the company offers a range of services including cost management, cloud security, automation, and compliance, catering to enterprises, service providers, and public sector organizations. CloudCheckr's platform provides comprehensive reporting, alerting, analysis, and automation, delivering actionable insights on cost, security, and performance. The company supports multi- and hybrid-cloud strategies, holding partnerships as an AWS Advanced Technology Partner with Security and Government competencies, as well as a certified Silver Partner with Azure. In addition to its headquarters, CloudCheckr has satellite offices in San Francisco, Seattle, Argentina, and London.
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