Panache Ventures

Panache Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2018 and based in Montréal, Canada, with additional offices in Calgary, Vancouver, Toronto, and San Francisco. The firm specializes in pre-seed and seed-stage investments, focusing on sectors that leverage Canada's strengths, including artificial intelligence, fintech, digital health, enterprise software, and blockchain. Panache Ventures aims to support innovative startups primarily within Canada, although it has a presence in the United States as well. The firm typically seeks to make initial investments of up to USD 1 million, targeting a diverse array of technology sectors such as cybersecurity, virtual reality, and data analytics.

Michael Cegelski

Founder & Chairman

Taylor Gendron

Associate

Timothy Kwok

Associate

Scott Loong

Partner

Patrick Lor

Partner

Prashant Matta

Partner

Chris Neumann

Partner

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ODAIA

Series B in 2023
ODAIA Intelligence Inc. is a Canadian company that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-based platform for customer engagement analysis. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Toronto, ODAIA offers a cloud-based software as a service (SaaS) platform that enables enterprise clients to automate the mapping of customer touchpoints and journeys. Utilizing advanced techniques in big data mining, process journey mapping, and machine learning, the platform provides insights into customer behavior, predicts future actions, and identifies potential churn. ODAIA simplifies data ingestion and normalization from various sources, offering an intuitive dashboard for visualizing insights and predictions. The company was established by a team of academics and industry professionals, including members from the University of Toronto and the University of Lausanne, whose research has been widely recognized in the field.

Acto

Series B in 2022
ACTO is an omnichannel education and engagement platform for life sciences companies. They use AI-powered mobile experiences and agency partnerships to educate and engage field reps, physicians and patients, while giving senior commercial and clinical leaders real-time insights. ACTO is a one-stop-shop sales, marketing, and training platform designed to help life sciences companies effectively communicate their clinical evidence story, increase sales, and gather field intelligence.

Onevest

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

HonestDoor

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

Mayday

Seed Round in 2022
MAYDAY LABS INC. designs and develops wellness and productivity software solutions. The company offers calendar scheduling assistant solutions, including automatic travel time scheduling. MAYDAY LABS INC. was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Toronto, Canada.

ODAIA

Series A in 2022
ODAIA Intelligence Inc. is a Canadian company that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-based platform for customer engagement analysis. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Toronto, ODAIA offers a cloud-based software as a service (SaaS) platform that enables enterprise clients to automate the mapping of customer touchpoints and journeys. Utilizing advanced techniques in big data mining, process journey mapping, and machine learning, the platform provides insights into customer behavior, predicts future actions, and identifies potential churn. ODAIA simplifies data ingestion and normalization from various sources, offering an intuitive dashboard for visualizing insights and predictions. The company was established by a team of academics and industry professionals, including members from the University of Toronto and the University of Lausanne, whose research has been widely recognized in the field.

Renaissance

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Renaissance App brings creators and audiences closer and rise together through the advance of technology. Track your streams on Spotify. Get on leaderboards. Earn exclusive rewards for free.

Simplyk

Seed Round in 2021
Simplyk develops an online platform that allows organizations to receive donations or other types of payment online with no transaction fees for non-profit organizations. The company also allows individuals to find organizations to volunteer for them. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Montreal, Canada.

Fraction

Series A in 2021
Fraction is a technology-based lending platform focused on making residential real estate more affordable, flexible and liquid.

Pathway Medical

Seed Round in 2021
Pathway is a health tech company working on helping clinicians and patients access important medical information more effectively throughout the care journey. We leverage AI and big data to create a medical knowledge graph and software solutions that drive evidence-based medicine into clinical practice.

Audette

Seed Round in 2021
$1T will be spent annually on energy efficiency upgrades in commercial properties in the next 10 years. Energy managers are struggling to identify cost-effective projects and failing to meet regulatory commitments. Audette unlocks clean investment for large building portfolios by connecting to and analyzing digital utility and building data and providing the insights needed to uncover millions in potential reductions in operating costs and carbon output.
AON3D is a manufacturer of high-temperature industrial 3D printers. The AON-M2, its flagship 3D printer, is a direct response to demands for hotter print conditions and the careful thermal control needed for producing strong and dimensionally stable parts from advanced materials. It offers an open filament platform that empowers users to choose the right materials for their project and slash costs by avoiding expensive proprietary materials and license fees. Founders Andrew Walker, Randeep Singh, and Kevin Han established the company in 2015 in Montreal, Quebec.

Angel Host

Seed Round in 2021
Angel Host is a data-driven, tech-enabled rental-maximization company. Angel Host creates and integrates advanced tech solutions and proprietary revenue algorithms coupled with a genuine human connection to deliver outstanding results.

SoleSavy

Series A in 2021
SoleSavy is building the next generation of paid communities and marketplace. Our mission is to make collecting sneakers accessible and bring like-minded communities together.

SoleSavy

Series A in 2021
SoleSavy is building the next generation of paid communities and marketplace. Our mission is to make collecting sneakers accessible and bring like-minded communities together.

Wingocard

Seed Round in 2021
Wingocard is a mobile banking app designed for teens and parents. It allows parents to instantly transfer money and control how it is spent. In addition, the app and Visa debit card allow teens to purchase items anywhere and send and receive money to friends and family. Launching this fall, the mobile app already has 50,000 new users on its waiting list.

Relay

Series A in 2021
Relay Financial Technologies Inc. provides online banking products and services for U.S. corporations, LLCs, general partnerships, and sole proprietors. The company provides checking accounts and MasterCard debit cards. It serves business owners in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and other countries. The company was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Toronto, Canada.

HonestDoor

Seed Round in 2021
HonestDoor Inc. is a Canadian real estate technology company based in Edmonton, established in 2017. The company operates a website that facilitates the buying and selling of real estate properties. Utilizing big data, machine learning, and predictive analytics, HonestDoor aims to enhance transparency in the real estate market, providing users with valuable insights and information to make informed decisions.

Livescale

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

Forma

Series A in 2021
Forma AI, Incorporated is a Toronto-based information technology company that specializes in software solutions for managing sales incentives and compensation within organizations. Founded in 2016, the company offers several products, including Forma Operator, which facilitates commission compensation processing; Forma Responder, which oversees variable compensation; and Forma Interpreter, which provides visualization, reporting, and updating of sales payouts. Through these offerings, Forma aims to streamline and enhance the management of sales compensation, helping organizations optimize their incentive structures.

Snack

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Snack is a video-first dating application that enables users to connect with potential matches through engaging video content. The platform allows individuals to create and post videos on a feed, facilitating real-time interactions and a more dynamic approach to online dating. By combining traditional matching algorithms with the ability to flirt-stream, Snack provides a unique environment for users to express themselves and connect creatively with others. This innovative approach to dating aims to enhance user engagement and foster meaningful connections in a modern digital landscape.

Fraction

Venture Round in 2021
Fraction is a technology-based lending platform focused on making residential real estate more affordable, flexible and liquid.

Wize

Venture Round in 2021
Wize is an online education platform that offers University students across Canada instant access to the highest quality exam prep courses on the market. This cutting-edge platform offers students the tools and resources they need to prepare for their exams in less time, with less stress, at a lower cost than traditional resources. By supercharging the learning experience, Wize helps students to take their understanding of their course material to new heights. Taught by expert instructors and tailored to a specific class at a specific university, Wize provides students with the flexibility to learn at their own pace at any time and from anywhere. Whether a student falls behind, wants to get ahead or just needs more time with difficult concepts, with Wize - it’s just one click away.

Qohash

Series A in 2021
Qohash Inc. is a Canadian company based in Quebec City, established in 2018, that specializes in data security solutions. Its primary offering, the Qostodian platform, focuses on data discovery, classification, and integrity assurance, enabling organizations to monitor and protect their critical data effectively. The platform is designed to serve various professionals, including chief information officers, chief information security officers, system administrators, auditors, risk advisors, and security analysts, providing them with the tools needed for comprehensive data management and security. Through its modern approach to data security, Qohash aims to enhance the protection of valuable business processes and sensitive information across enterprises.

SoleSavy

Seed Round in 2021
SoleSavy is building the next generation of paid communities and marketplace. Our mission is to make collecting sneakers accessible and bring like-minded communities together.

FISPAN

Venture Round in 2020
FI.SPAN Services Inc. develops connecting application programming interface (API's) for the banking and financial industry. It offers Client Connectivity Suite, which helps banks to build and maintain live connections to their clients' enterprise resource planning (ERP), accounting, and treasury management systems; API Enablement Suite, which allows banks to put an API gateway for legacy payment capability, data enablement, reports and models, and fintech testing; Fintegration Suite, which helps to manage the secure exchange of data and services between banks and fintech companies; FI.CORE, which is a core platform includes a set of extension adapters, which are designed to quickly implement custom connectivity with a banks’ own infrastructure, clients business applications and external FinTech firms. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Vancouver, Canada.

Eli

Seed Round in 2020
Eli enables women to take control of their health across their lives, by providing them with powerful information on their daily hormone profile. We develop an at-home device to monitor hormones in saliva and an app to provide personalized insights. Eli's initial focus is to give women a no-compromise option to own their fertility and contraception decisions.

gofor

Series A in 2020
GoFor Industries Inc. operates an online platform that specializes in on-demand delivery services for building materials and equipment, specifically targeting the home improvement and construction sectors. Founded in 2016 and based in Ottawa, Canada, the company offers a mobile application that facilitates last-mile and same-day delivery solutions for suppliers and retailers. GoFor's streamlined platform integrates various logistics capabilities, including eCommerce integration, dispatching, and reporting, enabling businesses to enhance their existing delivery fleets or outsource their logistics needs entirely.

Matchbook AI

Seed Round in 2020
Matchbook AI is an enterprise data integration, governance and management solution that delivers clean and relevant data across the enterprise. Clients actively using the platform to get relevant information and insights in real-time include Travelers Insurance, MasterCard, Intel and IBM among others.

ODAIA

Seed Round in 2020
ODAIA Intelligence Inc. is a Canadian company that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-based platform for customer engagement analysis. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Toronto, ODAIA offers a cloud-based software as a service (SaaS) platform that enables enterprise clients to automate the mapping of customer touchpoints and journeys. Utilizing advanced techniques in big data mining, process journey mapping, and machine learning, the platform provides insights into customer behavior, predicts future actions, and identifies potential churn. ODAIA simplifies data ingestion and normalization from various sources, offering an intuitive dashboard for visualizing insights and predictions. The company was established by a team of academics and industry professionals, including members from the University of Toronto and the University of Lausanne, whose research has been widely recognized in the field.

Certn

Series A in 2020
Certn Holdings, Inc. is a technology company based in Victoria, Canada, that specializes in applicant screening and risk management solutions. Founded in 2016, Certn uses machine learning and artificial intelligence to evaluate customer credibility, aiming to enhance financial inclusion. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of services for landlords, property management firms, and financial institutions, including criminal record checks, identity verification, and employment and education verification. Certn employs a three-dimensional approach to scoring applicants, utilizing social, behavioral, and financial profiling to assess risk and predict credibility. This methodology allows clients to efficiently identify and manage applications, ultimately streamlining the hiring and tenant selection processes. Additionally, Certn's proprietary Softcheck tool scans extensive databases for negative information, providing rapid results to its users.

Relay

Venture Round in 2020
Relay Financial Technologies Inc. provides online banking products and services for U.S. corporations, LLCs, general partnerships, and sole proprietors. The company provides checking accounts and MasterCard debit cards. It serves business owners in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and other countries. The company was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Toronto, Canada.

Waverly

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Waverly is a software development company that specializes in knowledge management, social reading, market services, and artificial intelligence. The firm is focused on enhancing user experience through the use of natural language understanding, which underpins its innovative algorithms. Waverly's iPhone application features a unique approach, utilizing short paragraphs called "waves" that enable users to articulate their preferences in their own words. This design allows the app's Empathetic AI to comprehend user input effectively, making the process of discovering original content enjoyable and personalized.

OnCall Health

Series A in 2020
OnCall Health is a virtual care platform that is licensed to healthcare providers to use with their patients. Founded in 2016, the company provides technology and services including security, support, analytics, and white label branding to more than 300 healthcare organizations.

Acto

Series A in 2020
ACTO is an omnichannel education and engagement platform for life sciences companies. They use AI-powered mobile experiences and agency partnerships to educate and engage field reps, physicians and patients, while giving senior commercial and clinical leaders real-time insights. ACTO is a one-stop-shop sales, marketing, and training platform designed to help life sciences companies effectively communicate their clinical evidence story, increase sales, and gather field intelligence.

FleetOps

Seed Round in 2020
FleetOps is a freight marketplace based in Toronto, Canada, founded in 2014. The company has developed an application that connects freight from brokers and shippers, automating the allocation of loads to truck drivers. By leveraging data from telematics providers, FleetOps gathers extensive information on vehicle locations, typical routes, idle times, and driver behavior. This data is processed using AI and machine learning algorithms to identify the most suitable loads for each driver. Drivers interact with the system through a mobile application, which is required for compliance with electronic logging device regulations. In addition to facilitating load matching, FleetOps provides tailored analytics and key performance indicators specific to carrier trucking operations, enhancing efficiency and decision-making in logistics.

Flinks

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

gofor

Seed Round in 2020
GoFor Industries Inc. operates an online platform that specializes in on-demand delivery services for building materials and equipment, specifically targeting the home improvement and construction sectors. Founded in 2016 and based in Ottawa, Canada, the company offers a mobile application that facilitates last-mile and same-day delivery solutions for suppliers and retailers. GoFor's streamlined platform integrates various logistics capabilities, including eCommerce integration, dispatching, and reporting, enabling businesses to enhance their existing delivery fleets or outsource their logistics needs entirely.

Lane

Series A in 2020
Lane offers a workplace management platform. Lane provides a SaaS based enterprise solution that integrates building systems into a single, centralized, digital platform.

Swyft

Seed Round in 2020
ShipSwyft Inc. develops same day delivery application that connects merchants to existing courier networks. It serves ecommerce brands with postal zone calculation, multiple fulfillment options, and real-time address verification. The company offers rapid deployment, improve customer experience, and dynamic supply to meet demand serves to retailers and it offers integration with shipping API, quality of service, and ease of execution service to 3PL and distributors. ShipSwyft Inc. was founded in 2020 and is based in Toronto, Canada.

Bliinx

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Bliinx Inc. is a Montreal-based company established in 2018 that focuses on developing software designed to enhance business relationships. Its platform aggregates interactions between professionals and their contacts into a streamlined relationship timeline, accessible through Office 365, including inbox, calendar, and mobile devices. Bliinx primarily serves sales, marketing, and customer success teams by providing tools that uncover relationship-based insights and automate data capture. This functionality aims to save time, improve win rates, enhance strategic decision-making, and ultimately drive revenue growth.

HonestDoor

Seed Round in 2020
HonestDoor Inc. is a Canadian real estate technology company based in Edmonton, established in 2017. The company operates a website that facilitates the buying and selling of real estate properties. Utilizing big data, machine learning, and predictive analytics, HonestDoor aims to enhance transparency in the real estate market, providing users with valuable insights and information to make informed decisions.

Lilia

Seed Round in 2020
Lilia provides end to end fertility support to women. It offers a diagnostic test for fertility hormone testing from home; and a resource hub that connects parents with fertility specialists and provides information on how to navigate reproductive issues. Lilia is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

EnPowered

Seed Round in 2020
EnPowered helps businesses take charge of their energy usage and costs. We provide free audits on energy bills to deliver up to 70% in cost reductions. We also run analytics on our customers’ energy usage to help them save even more, offering energy retrofits to reduce energy consumption. We are working to give Power to the People. We help our customers control their energy usage and costs, and also allow small businesses to group together to get lower electricity rates; group-buying for energy.

EnPowered

Debt Financing in 2020
EnPowered helps businesses take charge of their energy usage and costs. We provide free audits on energy bills to deliver up to 70% in cost reductions. We also run analytics on our customers’ energy usage to help them save even more, offering energy retrofits to reduce energy consumption. We are working to give Power to the People. We help our customers control their energy usage and costs, and also allow small businesses to group together to get lower electricity rates; group-buying for energy.

Communo

Seed Round in 2020
Communo is a curated network of creative entrepreneurs and marketing agencies that connects through a sharing economy platform. It helps marketing services firms in this volatile landscape by curating a shared economy of jobs or clients, talent, and business resources. The company specializes in design to video production, to strategy; while collectively represents a cost-effective way for clients to quit their unhealthy addiction to bloated ad agencies. Communo was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta.

Roost

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Roost Living, Inc. provides property management and co-living spaces solutions. The company designs, furnishes, and leases properties to professionals and families. It also provides building repair services. The company was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Toronto, Canada.

Botpress

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Botpress, Inc. is a company that specializes in designing and developing an open-source chatbot development platform. Founded in 2016 and based in Newark, Delaware, Botpress provides software that enables the creation of various types of chatbots, including scripted, artificial intelligence, and application-based options. The platform is widely used by developers, organizations, and individuals, facilitating the building, deployment, and management of chatbots. Key features include a conversational flow management system and natural language understanding, allowing businesses to create customizable conversational experiences. Additionally, the platform is designed to be manageable by non-developers after deployment, making it accessible for a broader audience to enhance their conversational strategies.

Shift

Seed Round in 2019
Shift is where work gets done. It’s all of your apps, accounts, and workflows in one beautiful desktop workstation, designed for focus and efficiency. Shift is the desktop app for streamlining your accounts, apps, and workflows. Tired of switching between accounts, and logging in and out? Shift is a logical and beautiful solution for managing everything better. Toggle between multiple Gmail, Outlook & Office 365 accounts without the hassle. Connect all of your favorite apps (1,200+ to choose from!) and create the perfect workflow for you and your team. Bring your work to life and make it collaborative with Workspaces. Create the perfect workflow for you and your team with mission-critical tabs, apps, and bookmarks in one, streamlined place. Then, share it with your collaborators to get the job done. It was founded in 2017 in Victoria, British Columbia.

Greeneye Technology

Seed Round in 2019
Green-Eye Technology develops an application for automated field scouting with a custom drone for sub-mm resolution. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Canada.

CTO.ai

Seed Round in 2019
CTO.ai is a serverless infrastructure designed for the needs of fast moving development teams who want to measure what the business cares about. Our Commands, Pipelines, Services and Insights provide all of the tools you need to easily integrate your GitOps and ChatOps workflows, so that you can workflow smarter, not harder.

Guiker

Seed Round in 2019
Guiker Inc. is a Montreal-based company that specializes in developing an online property rental platform tailored for Chinese foreign students. Founded in 2016, Guiker's platform streamlines the property leasing process by offering services that connect tenants with landlords, facilitate communication, and allow for the sending and signing of documents. Additionally, it provides an online payment option, ensuring a seamless rental experience. By enabling digital interaction for browsing available units and executing lease agreements, Guiker optimizes property management for landlords while helping tenants find suitable living spaces efficiently.

Beatdapp

Seed Round in 2019
Beatdapp is a United States-based company founded in 2018 that develops music streaming software designed to assist labels and artists in tracking their music and collecting royalties. The company provides a tracking system that authenticates, verifies, and validates media streamed in real-time, addressing discrepancies between Digital Service Providers and rights holders. This technology increases royalty revenue for rights holders while reducing the legal risks associated with royalty disputes for Digital Service Providers. Beatdapp effectively functions as a comprehensive solution for accurately monitoring music play counts.

Voilà! Technologies

Seed Round in 2019
Voilà! Technologies is a workforce optimization software startup that focuses on automating various aspects of schedule management. The company provides tools that streamline personnel replacements and facilitate payroll preparation, all while helping businesses stay within their workforce budgets. By automating recall lists, Voilà! Technologies aims to enhance employee retention and improve overall operational efficiency for organizations.

InVivo AI

Pre Seed Round in 2019
InVivo AI is a Montreal-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in using artificial intelligence to enhance pharmaceutical research and development. The company primarily focuses on preclinical toxicology, aiming to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of drug development processes. By leveraging advanced AI technologies, InVivo AI seeks to transform traditional methodologies in the pharmaceutical industry, ultimately contributing to faster and more reliable outcomes in drug safety assessments.

CoLab Software

Seed Round in 2019
CoLab Software Inc. designs and develops Gradient, a cloud-based issue tracking and management platform for mechanical design teams. The company's platform allows design teams to view 3D (Three dimensional) files, gather feedback from stakeholders, track issues, and manage projects in a shared cloud environment. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in St. John's, Canada.

ODAIA

Seed Round in 2019
ODAIA Intelligence Inc. is a Canadian company that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-based platform for customer engagement analysis. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Toronto, ODAIA offers a cloud-based software as a service (SaaS) platform that enables enterprise clients to automate the mapping of customer touchpoints and journeys. Utilizing advanced techniques in big data mining, process journey mapping, and machine learning, the platform provides insights into customer behavior, predicts future actions, and identifies potential churn. ODAIA simplifies data ingestion and normalization from various sources, offering an intuitive dashboard for visualizing insights and predictions. The company was established by a team of academics and industry professionals, including members from the University of Toronto and the University of Lausanne, whose research has been widely recognized in the field.

Kora

Seed Round in 2019
Korapay offers a payment engine that enables local and global businesses to send and accept payments. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario.

FISPAN

Series A in 2019
FI.SPAN Services Inc. develops connecting application programming interface (API's) for the banking and financial industry. It offers Client Connectivity Suite, which helps banks to build and maintain live connections to their clients' enterprise resource planning (ERP), accounting, and treasury management systems; API Enablement Suite, which allows banks to put an API gateway for legacy payment capability, data enablement, reports and models, and fintech testing; Fintegration Suite, which helps to manage the secure exchange of data and services between banks and fintech companies; FI.CORE, which is a core platform includes a set of extension adapters, which are designed to quickly implement custom connectivity with a banks’ own infrastructure, clients business applications and external FinTech firms. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Vancouver, Canada.

Lilia

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Lilia provides end to end fertility support to women. It offers a diagnostic test for fertility hormone testing from home; and a resource hub that connects parents with fertility specialists and provides information on how to navigate reproductive issues. Lilia is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Carbide

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Securicy Data Solutions Ltd. is a Canadian company that specializes in developing web-based software to assist businesses in building and implementing cyber security policies. Primarily targeting small and mid-sized enterprises, Securicy offers a software-as-a-service platform that includes virtual consulting, implementation tools, learning management, awareness training, and compliance management services. The company's solutions facilitate the creation of tailored policies and procedures designed to protect sensitive data and IT infrastructure. By guiding organizations in establishing and maintaining effective information security programs, Securicy enables clients to enhance their security posture, making it a competitive advantage in sectors that require stringent compliance. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Sydney, Canada, Securicy was previously known as Arista Data Solutions Ltd.

ehsAI

Grant in 2019
ehsAI is a next wave compliance technology company that uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to help organizations reduce the cost and risks of permitting and compliance. ehsAI is committed to integrity, diversity and innovation in all its transactions and developing disruptive solutions that transform environmental, health and safety and compliance management for business. ehsAI serves the technology, manufacturing, energy, chemical, construction and retail industries.

StreamingFast

Seed Round in 2019
StreamingFast, formerly known as dfuse Platform Inc., specializes in developing blockchain applications and solutions that facilitate the creation of efficient, decentralized applications. Founded in 2013 and based in Montreal, Canada, the company offers a suite of robust APIs designed to help developers organize and access decentralized data. Key products include dfuse Stream, dfuse Lifecycle, dfuse Search, and dfuse On Demand Networks, which collectively enable real-time state updates, rapid searches, and reliable transaction guarantees. Through its low-latency architecture, StreamingFast empowers developers to create superior user experiences and supports the ongoing evolution of the blockchain ecosystem.

Livescale

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Through their multicloud SaaS platform, Livescale allows to create LiveShopping events on any web environment, providing live video streaming, engagement modules (chat/quizz/survey/...) and instant checkout, directly connected to your eCommerce platform. Get data, audience ownership & improved revenues by creating personal, authentic & experiential livestreaming events.

gofor

Seed Round in 2019
GoFor Industries Inc. operates an online platform that specializes in on-demand delivery services for building materials and equipment, specifically targeting the home improvement and construction sectors. Founded in 2016 and based in Ottawa, Canada, the company offers a mobile application that facilitates last-mile and same-day delivery solutions for suppliers and retailers. GoFor's streamlined platform integrates various logistics capabilities, including eCommerce integration, dispatching, and reporting, enabling businesses to enhance their existing delivery fleets or outsource their logistics needs entirely.

Proof

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Proof Data Technology, Inc designs and develops workflow management software. The company provides solutions to streamline the workflow process in an organization. It offers collaboration, process automation, and support management solutions for the government. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada.

Lane

Seed Round in 2019
Lane offers a workplace management platform. Lane provides a SaaS based enterprise solution that integrates building systems into a single, centralized, digital platform.

OnCall Health

Seed Round in 2019
OnCall Health is a virtual care platform that is licensed to healthcare providers to use with their patients. Founded in 2016, the company provides technology and services including security, support, analytics, and white label branding to more than 300 healthcare organizations.

Blume

Seed Round in 2019
ElleBox provides organic feminine hygiene subscription box service.

Blume

Seed Round in 2019
ElleBox provides organic feminine hygiene subscription box service.

Qohash

Seed Round in 2019
Qohash Inc. is a Canadian company based in Quebec City, established in 2018, that specializes in data security solutions. Its primary offering, the Qostodian platform, focuses on data discovery, classification, and integrity assurance, enabling organizations to monitor and protect their critical data effectively. The platform is designed to serve various professionals, including chief information officers, chief information security officers, system administrators, auditors, risk advisors, and security analysts, providing them with the tools needed for comprehensive data management and security. Through its modern approach to data security, Qohash aims to enhance the protection of valuable business processes and sensitive information across enterprises.

reDock

Seed Round in 2019
reDock Inc. develops software that enhances the efficiency of responding to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) through the use of artificial intelligence. The software streamlines the management of corporate projects and documents, enabling users to create compliant and competitive proposals more quickly. Key features include dynamic templates, compliance checking, requirement matching, and a reporting dashboard, all designed to support proposal development teams. By automating routine tasks such as document management and contract oversight, reDock allows professionals to focus on the most critical aspects of RFPs. Founded in 2016 and based in Ottawa, Canada, the company primarily serves IT consulting, IT staffing, and management consulting firms in North America.

MedStack

Seed Round in 2019
For developers of healthcare applications in startups, enterprises and agencies, MedStack provides industry-specific data APIs and automated cloud hosting designed to achieve privacy compliance, healthcare security and data interoperability with Electronic Health Record systems out of the box. Built from the ground-up on proven high security standards and for flexibility across a wide range of application, database and deployment stacks, MedStack is the most secure, flexible and capable healthcare app hosting platform in the industry, now powering a wide range of applications from chronic disease management, healthcare workflow, monitoring and billing, leveraging AI, mobile, blockchain and VR/AR.

Science Bounty, Inc

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Science Bounty, Inc. operates an online marketplace that incentivizes scientists to reproduce and verify the research of their peers. Founded in 2018 and based in Los Angeles, California, the company addresses the challenge of reproducibility in scientific research, where a significant portion of published studies are difficult to replicate. By offering financial rewards for fact-checking experiments, Science Bounty aims to enhance the scientific method's feedback loop and improve research quality. Its services cater to a diverse clientele, including institutional grant-makers, investors, venture philanthropists, and pharmaceutical companies, helping them identify flawed assumptions in research and manage the inherent risks associated with scientific endeavors.

Sanctuary AI

Seed Round in 2018
Sanctuary AI is an artificial general intelligence company founded in January 2018, and is based in Vancouver, B.C. Sanctuary's mission is to build synthetic humans – “synths” – that are indistinguishable from us physically, cognitively and emotionally. The company is structured to explore both cutting edge technology and the ethical issues that arise from creating human-like machines.

Audible Reality

Seed Round in 2018
Audible Reality Inc. designs and develops an artificial intelligence (AI) based three dimensional (3D) audible reality solutions. The company solution uses AI to offer 3D audio and also processes sound through multiple channels. The company also develops Audible Reality Player, a device which uses the company's software and offers customized audio solutions. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Montreal, Canada.

SalonHQ

Seed Round in 2018
SalonHQ brings it all together for the Salon/Beauty industry. Our interconnected mobile apps and web solution brings Brands, Distributors, Salons and Consumers onto a single platform that dramatically improves efficiencies and sales performance.

Greeneye Technology

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Green-Eye Technology develops an application for automated field scouting with a custom drone for sub-mm resolution. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Canada.

Mobsquad

Venture Round in 2018
Mobsquad is a Calgary-based company that addresses the talent shortage faced by startups and technology firms in the U.S. by providing full-time technical talent from Canada. Unlike traditional job shops, Mobsquad focuses on delivering remote team members who function as integral employees rather than engaging in part-time or project-based work. The company manages the entire administrative process related to hiring talent, including immigration support, resettlement services, payroll, legal and tax compliance, human resources, and benefits administration. By facilitating the employment of software engineers who may face visa challenges, Mobsquad helps companies retain existing technology talent while also accessing a broader global talent pool to support their growth.

HumanFirst

Seed Round in 2018
HumanFirst is a conversational artificial intelligence that helps companies in their transactions. It helps companies leverage their B2C conversations by transforming their raw conversational data into high-quality labelled data at scale to create business value. HumanFirst integrates with platforms like Zendesk, Intercom, Drift, Live Chat, Front, SMS, WhatsApp, messenger to name a few. It was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec.

Wize

Seed Round in 2018
Wize is an online education platform that offers University students across Canada instant access to the highest quality exam prep courses on the market. This cutting-edge platform offers students the tools and resources they need to prepare for their exams in less time, with less stress, at a lower cost than traditional resources. By supercharging the learning experience, Wize helps students to take their understanding of their course material to new heights. Taught by expert instructors and tailored to a specific class at a specific university, Wize provides students with the flexibility to learn at their own pace at any time and from anywhere. Whether a student falls behind, wants to get ahead or just needs more time with difficult concepts, with Wize - it’s just one click away.

FleetOps

Seed Round in 2018
FleetOps is a freight marketplace based in Toronto, Canada, founded in 2014. The company has developed an application that connects freight from brokers and shippers, automating the allocation of loads to truck drivers. By leveraging data from telematics providers, FleetOps gathers extensive information on vehicle locations, typical routes, idle times, and driver behavior. This data is processed using AI and machine learning algorithms to identify the most suitable loads for each driver. Drivers interact with the system through a mobile application, which is required for compliance with electronic logging device regulations. In addition to facilitating load matching, FleetOps provides tailored analytics and key performance indicators specific to carrier trucking operations, enhancing efficiency and decision-making in logistics.

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.

Communo

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Communo is a curated network of creative entrepreneurs and marketing agencies that connects through a sharing economy platform. It helps marketing services firms in this volatile landscape by curating a shared economy of jobs or clients, talent, and business resources. The company specializes in design to video production, to strategy; while collectively represents a cost-effective way for clients to quit their unhealthy addiction to bloated ad agencies. Communo was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta.

Flinks

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

CoLab Software

Pre Seed Round in 2018
CoLab Software Inc. designs and develops Gradient, a cloud-based issue tracking and management platform for mechanical design teams. The company's platform allows design teams to view 3D (Three dimensional) files, gather feedback from stakeholders, track issues, and manage projects in a shared cloud environment. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in St. John's, Canada.
AON3D is a manufacturer of high-temperature industrial 3D printers. The AON-M2, its flagship 3D printer, is a direct response to demands for hotter print conditions and the careful thermal control needed for producing strong and dimensionally stable parts from advanced materials. It offers an open filament platform that empowers users to choose the right materials for their project and slash costs by avoiding expensive proprietary materials and license fees. Founders Andrew Walker, Randeep Singh, and Kevin Han established the company in 2015 in Montreal, Quebec.

Dooly

Seed Round in 2018
Dooly Research Ltd. is a Canadian company that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-driven sales enablement platform designed to enhance the efficiency of sales teams. Founded in 2015, the Vancouver-based company offers software that automates the customer relationship management process by capturing, sharing, and organizing essential customer information. The platform facilitates the synchronization of digital notes, fields, and tasks directly with Salesforce, allowing sales and customer success teams to minimize time spent on administrative duties. By streamlining the flow of information from meetings and customer interactions, Dooly enables teams to focus more on closing sales and achieving core business objectives.

Certn

Seed Round in 2018
Certn Holdings, Inc. is a technology company based in Victoria, Canada, that specializes in applicant screening and risk management solutions. Founded in 2016, Certn uses machine learning and artificial intelligence to evaluate customer credibility, aiming to enhance financial inclusion. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of services for landlords, property management firms, and financial institutions, including criminal record checks, identity verification, and employment and education verification. Certn employs a three-dimensional approach to scoring applicants, utilizing social, behavioral, and financial profiling to assess risk and predict credibility. This methodology allows clients to efficiently identify and manage applications, ultimately streamlining the hiring and tenant selection processes. Additionally, Certn's proprietary Softcheck tool scans extensive databases for negative information, providing rapid results to its users.

Lexop

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Lexop Solutions Inc. develops a software that automates account collection and legal communication. It offers an email technology that enables account collection teams to monitor and optimize customer outreach, payment experience, and collection rates. The company enables property managers and landowners to send notices to their tenants; manage communication with tenants; and schedule admin tasks. Lexop Solutions Inc. allows law firms to serve and share legal documents electronically. It also enable users to request, collect, and sort documents online. In addition, it offers e-signature solution to law firms. Lexop Solutions Inc. was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Montreal, Canada.

MasterpieceVR

Seed Round in 2018
MasterpieceVR, operated by Brinx Software Inc., is a company specializing in the development of virtual reality 3D modeling products. Founded in 2015 and based in Ottawa, Canada, MasterpieceVR offers a software platform that enables users to create 3D content in an immersive environment. The platform includes a variety of brushes and sculpting tools designed for real-time modeling of tangible objects and vibrant environments. Users can collaborate in virtual spaces, working together with friends or colleagues while also inviting spectators to observe the creation process. In addition to its modeling capabilities, MasterpieceVR features a social platform that facilitates interaction among users, allowing them to upload and download content.

MarketMuse

Seed Round in 2018
MarketMuse, Inc. is an AI-based content intelligence and strategy platform that assists users in researching, planning, creating, and optimizing content. Founded in 2013 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company provides a comprehensive suite designed for SEOs, content strategists, editors, and marketers. The platform analyzes vast amounts of online content to develop detailed blueprints that guide users on how to effectively cover topics. By assessing a customer's website and identifying topical gaps, MarketMuse recommends prioritized improvements within an SEO impact framework. This approach significantly accelerates content research and strategy formulation, enabling brands to achieve substantial increases in organic search traffic. Over 120 organizations, including notable names such as IBM and GSK, utilize MarketMuse to enhance their content marketing efforts.