Real Ventures

Real Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Montreal, Canada, with an additional office in Toronto. Founded in 2007, it specializes in making direct and fund of fund investments, focusing primarily on early-stage companies, including seed stage and growth capital investments. The firm emphasizes investing in a diverse range of sectors, such as internet software, telecommunication services, agtech, fintech, and entertainment, among others. Real Ventures aims to invest approximately 80% of its capital in Quebec-based companies while also targeting opportunities across Canada, particularly in the Toronto-Waterloo corridor. Typical investments range from $0.25 million to $1.15 million, with the firm seeking a minimum 5% stake in its portfolio companies. In addition to financial backing, Real Ventures is committed to supporting entrepreneurs and fostering the development of robust tech ecosystems throughout Canada.

Jean Sebastien Cournoyer

Partner and Co-Founder

JS Cournoyer

Board Partner

Laura Easton

Associate

Mohamed Elabshihy

Associate

Sam Haffar

Partner

Lauren Jane Heller

Director of Communications

Kris Lachance

Partner Associate

Nicole Lai

Partner Associate

Mark McDowell

Board Partner

Hamzah Nassif

Partner

Niu C.F.A., Shudi

Fund Analyst

Stephen Osmond

Vice President of Finance

Isaac Souweine

Partner

Steffie Vincelli

Finance Manager

Past deals in Montreal

Axya

Seed Round in 2022
Axya, formerly known as GRAD4 Inc., is a Montreal-based company that has developed an artificial intelligence platform aimed at automating industrial operations. The platform offers a software as a service (SaaS) solution that connects small and medium-sized manufacturing shop owners with suppliers, streamlining the subcontracting process for computer numerical control (CNC) machining, sheet metal, and parts manufacturing. Additionally, Axya provides contract management, quotation receipt, tender approval, and data analysis services, all designed to enhance efficiency in the manufacturing sector. Established in 2019, the company's marketplace standardizes and centralizes the subcontracting process, making it easier for users to access necessary services and materials.

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.

Gallea

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Gallea is Canada's fastest growing online art gallery, showcasing local talent worldwide. It aims to become the world's largest art distribution network in the world. Founded in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Axya

Seed Round in 2021
Axya, formerly known as GRAD4 Inc., is a Montreal-based company that has developed an artificial intelligence platform aimed at automating industrial operations. The platform offers a software as a service (SaaS) solution that connects small and medium-sized manufacturing shop owners with suppliers, streamlining the subcontracting process for computer numerical control (CNC) machining, sheet metal, and parts manufacturing. Additionally, Axya provides contract management, quotation receipt, tender approval, and data analysis services, all designed to enhance efficiency in the manufacturing sector. Established in 2019, the company's marketplace standardizes and centralizes the subcontracting process, making it easier for users to access necessary services and materials.

QuoteMachine

Seed Round in 2021
QuoteMachine is a sales software platform aimed at assisting local retailers in converting in-store conversations into online sales. When a customer leaves the store without making a purchase, the sales associate can send them a personalized microsite featuring the products discussed during their visit. This approach allows customers to conveniently order items when they are ready, resulting in a high conversion rate of 70% for the microsites. Additionally, QuoteMachine's platform enhances the sales experience for retailers, wholesalers, and manufacturers by streamlining quoting, ordering, invoicing, and payment processes. The platform also includes a live engagement tracker, which helps clients expedite negotiations and improve conversion rates.

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.

Chef Jasper

Seed Round in 2020
Chef Jasper operates a business focused on robotic automation in the food industry, specifically through the development of automated robotic kitchens. Based in Montreal, Canada, the company aims to enhance accessibility to gourmet food by utilizing advanced technologies such as robotics, artificial intelligence, and computer vision. Its robotic workstations are designed to prepare a wide variety of dishes using fresh ingredients, ensuring consistent quality at a lower cost. Targeting food restaurants and arenas, Chef Jasper's innovative approach allows for efficient meal preparation, contributing to the growing trend of small-scale automation in culinary practices. Founded in 2016, the company is committed to making quality food more accessible to consumers through its cutting-edge food kiosks.

Breathe Life

Series A in 2020
Breathe Life Inc. designs and develops a software platform for insurance companies and assists them in conducting business online. The company's platform uses tools and analytics for the digital distribution of life insurance policies and eliminates the requirement of brokers. It also features a single-session quote creation and application process which enables consumers to purchase products on their own. It caters to life and health insurers, distribution organizations, and advisors. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Montreal, Canada.

Vention

Series B in 2020
Vention Inc. operates a cloud platform to design and order custom machines. The company provides 3D Machine Builder, a cloud based assembly software; MachineMotion that allows automation specialists and first timers to automate their design; and T-slot aluminum extrusion systems for precision and rigidity. Its products and services allow mechanical designers to design, order, and share their custom machines directly from web browsers. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.

Sollum Technologies

Series B in 2020
Sollum Technologies Inc. designs and manufactures lighting systems. Its lighting systems include LED hardware and programmable platform to provide the right light at various stages of crop growth; and a natural circadian rhythm to animals. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Montreal, Canada.

Axya

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Axya, formerly known as GRAD4 Inc., is a Montreal-based company that has developed an artificial intelligence platform aimed at automating industrial operations. The platform offers a software as a service (SaaS) solution that connects small and medium-sized manufacturing shop owners with suppliers, streamlining the subcontracting process for computer numerical control (CNC) machining, sheet metal, and parts manufacturing. Additionally, Axya provides contract management, quotation receipt, tender approval, and data analysis services, all designed to enhance efficiency in the manufacturing sector. Established in 2019, the company's marketplace standardizes and centralizes the subcontracting process, making it easier for users to access necessary services and materials.

RenoRun

Series A in 2019
RenoRun is building the world's largest single source platform for general contractors to purchase materials. Their mobile-friendly platform is a one-stop-shop when it comes to construction material supply. This app is revolutionizing the construction industry by maximizing productivity, saving contractors wasted run-around hours, and allowing their clients to leave their competition in the dust. Their trained runners will collect and deliver the desired materials to the job site. RenoRun was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with offices in Toronto and Austin, Texas.

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.

Korbit Technologies

Seed Round in 2019
Korbit Technologies is focused on transforming education through its AI tutor, Korbi, which utilizes artificial intelligence to engage students in personalized learning experiences. The platform offers interactive exercises, conversations, quizzes, visual aids, and performance tracking tailored to individual learning profiles. Korbi aims to enhance educational outcomes by providing targeted pedagogical interventions and personalized feedback. In addition to its tutoring services, Korbit Technologies also offers a free machine learning course, catering to a broad audience that includes students, teachers, publishers, and companies. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, Korbit Technologies is committed to delivering high-quality, accessible education that supports learners in improving their socio-economic status.

Element AI

Series B in 2019
Element AI Inc. provides artificial intelligence solutions (AI) for organizations to identify opportunities to use artificial intelligence and machine learning and build AI solutions. It operates an AI as a Service (AIaaS) platform that enables businesses to launch and incubate AI solutions in partnership with large corporations. The company also operates a research and development laboratory that conducts research to deploy AI in computing infrastructure. It provides its products to insurance, banking and capital markets, manufacturing, logistics, retail, and consumer packaged goods industries. Element AI Inc. was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada with an additional office in Toronto, Canada.

Element AI

Series B in 2019
Element AI Inc. provides artificial intelligence solutions (AI) for organizations to identify opportunities to use artificial intelligence and machine learning and build AI solutions. It operates an AI as a Service (AIaaS) platform that enables businesses to launch and incubate AI solutions in partnership with large corporations. The company also operates a research and development laboratory that conducts research to deploy AI in computing infrastructure. It provides its products to insurance, banking and capital markets, manufacturing, logistics, retail, and consumer packaged goods industries. Element AI Inc. was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada with an additional office in Toronto, Canada.

Bus.com

Series B in 2019
Bus.com is a bus rental platform that allows its clients to plan and book group transportation online. Its web app makes it easy to organize, book, join and enjoy bus trips. T The company was founded by travel industry veterans and built with startup hustle. Its headquarters is located at Montreal, Quebec.

LocketGo

Seed Round in 2019
LocketGo Inc. is a Montreal-based technology startup that specializes in providing a rental service for lockers at events such as concerts, conventions, and festivals. Founded in 2016, the company offers a comprehensive locker rental solution equipped with radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology, digital PIN codes, and USB charging ports for mobile devices. In addition to event services, LocketGo has developed a smart locker network designed to facilitate parcel and food deliveries in densely populated urban areas. This innovative system allows for secure, contactless deliveries to smart lockers that are accessible to residents and merchants around the clock, enhancing convenience and efficiency in urban logistics.

DropGenie

Seed Round in 2019
DropGenie is a biotechnology company founded in 2018 and based in Montreal, Canada. The company focuses on developing connected hardware that automates gene editing processes, thereby enhancing the efficiency of genetic engineering. Its platform streamlines liquid handling and experimental conditions, which helps scientists reduce costs while improving the standardization and reproducibility of their work. By generating standardized and compatible scientific information, DropGenie aims to accelerate the pace of discovery in the field of genetics, making advancements in gene editing more accessible to researchers.

Breathe Life

Seed Round in 2019
Breathe Life Inc. designs and develops a software platform for insurance companies and assists them in conducting business online. The company's platform uses tools and analytics for the digital distribution of life insurance policies and eliminates the requirement of brokers. It also features a single-session quote creation and application process which enables consumers to purchase products on their own. It caters to life and health insurers, distribution organizations, and advisors. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Montreal, Canada.

RenoRun

Seed Round in 2019
RenoRun is building the world's largest single source platform for general contractors to purchase materials. Their mobile-friendly platform is a one-stop-shop when it comes to construction material supply. This app is revolutionizing the construction industry by maximizing productivity, saving contractors wasted run-around hours, and allowing their clients to leave their competition in the dust. Their trained runners will collect and deliver the desired materials to the job site. RenoRun was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with offices in Toronto and Austin, Texas.

Vention

Series A in 2019
Vention Inc. operates a cloud platform to design and order custom machines. The company provides 3D Machine Builder, a cloud based assembly software; MachineMotion that allows automation specialists and first timers to automate their design; and T-slot aluminum extrusion systems for precision and rigidity. Its products and services allow mechanical designers to design, order, and share their custom machines directly from web browsers. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.

BIOS

Seed Round in 2018
BIOS is developing a full-stack neural interface platform, that uses AI to decode and encode the signals from to the body, to treat chronic health conditions. BIOS began operation in 2015. It has its headquarters in Cambridge in the United Kingdom and an R&D office in Montreal, Canada.

Transit

Series B in 2018
Transit is a mobile app intended to help its users navigate their cities. Transit simplifies local travel in 125 cities worldwide. Upon launch, the bright, intuitive interface shows all nearby transportation options and departures. Users can plan trips, set reminders, and get notifications about disruptions. Plus, Transit also integrates other sustainable transport modes -- bike sharing, car sharing and Uber -- so users can determine the best way to get from A to B. With millions of active users in the US and Canada, Transit has emerged as the leading urban transit app in North America. The company is based in Montreal, Quebec.

Plotly

Series B in 2018
Plotly, Inc. is a data science and AI company based in Montreal, Canada, that offers an online platform for data analysis and visualization. The company provides tools that enable scientists, students, engineers, and analysts to analyze, simulate, graph, share, and edit various data formats, including Excel spreadsheets, CSV, and Matlab files. Plotly simplifies the creation, deployment, and sharing of interactive web applications and visualizations across different programming languages, making data science accessible beyond traditional laboratory settings.

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.

Paladin AI

Seed Round in 2018
Paladin AI Inc. develops and offers software solutions that use data mining and machine learning to analyze proficiency of pilots and make targeted training recommendations. It provides InstructIQ, a dashboard, which offers adaptive training, flight simulator agnostic, proprietary suite, detect patterns of competency automatically, competency-based training, and client-centric virtual private cloud. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Montreal, Canada.

Keatext

Seed Round in 2018
Keatext Inc. is a Montreal-based company founded in 2010 that offers a cloud-based solution designed to enhance business performance by analyzing customer feedback. Its primary product, Keatext, synthesizes unstructured data from various sources, including surveys, online reviews, chat logs, and social media, to provide actionable insights. This enables businesses to understand customer preferences and respond promptly to their needs. By delivering these insights on a comprehensive custom dashboard, Keatext helps organizations cultivate meaningful relationships with their customers and improve overall customer experience management.

Instant Financial

Series A in 2018
Instant Financial Inc. is a financial wellness platform based in Vancouver, Canada, with an additional location in Montreal. Founded in 2015, the company offers a mobile application that allows employees to access their earned pay immediately after each shift, enhancing their financial control without any associated fees. The platform integrates with existing human capital management and payroll systems, facilitating a real-time cash flow solution that boosts employee engagement and retention. In addition to providing immediate access to earned wages, the application allows users to manage their finances, view balances, and track purchases. Employers benefit from reduced payroll administration costs and improved employee satisfaction. Instant Financial also offers a prepaid MasterCard for online purchases, further enhancing the convenience for users.

Unsplash

Series A in 2018
Unsplash, Inc. is a photography community portal founded in 2013 and based in Montreal, Canada. The platform offers high-resolution photography that is freely accessible for various uses, supported by a community of users who share their images under the Unsplash License. Unsplash aims to create an open creative ecosystem, allowing individuals and organizations to utilize quality images without the constraints of traditional licensing. By fostering a collaborative environment, Unsplash encourages creativity and provides a valuable resource for designers, marketers, and content creators around the world.

Busbud

Series B in 2018
Busbud, Inc. is an online platform that specializes in bus travel booking services. Founded in 2011 and based in Montreal, Canada, the company allows travelers to search, compare, and book inter-city bus tickets across various destinations in Canada and internationally. The platform aggregates information from numerous bus operators, providing users with access to schedules, pricing, service classes, amenities, and reviews. With coverage spanning over 10,463 cities in 89 countries, Busbud supports multiple languages and currencies, making it a comprehensive resource for planning bus trips. Through its website and mobile application, the company aims to simplify the bus travel experience for users worldwide.

Soko

Seed Round in 2018
Developer of a marketing platform designed to offer a new source of revenue for publishers. The company's platform allows publishers to recapture some of the dollars being spent on social media websites by helping advertisers add custom audiences to their remarketing lists, enabling publishers to maximize the performance of their campaigns by targeting the right people.

Vention

Seed Round in 2018
Vention Inc. operates a cloud platform to design and order custom machines. The company provides 3D Machine Builder, a cloud based assembly software; MachineMotion that allows automation specialists and first timers to automate their design; and T-slot aluminum extrusion systems for precision and rigidity. Its products and services allow mechanical designers to design, order, and share their custom machines directly from web browsers. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.

Keatext

Seed Round in 2018
Keatext Inc. is a Montreal-based company founded in 2010 that offers a cloud-based solution designed to enhance business performance by analyzing customer feedback. Its primary product, Keatext, synthesizes unstructured data from various sources, including surveys, online reviews, chat logs, and social media, to provide actionable insights. This enables businesses to understand customer preferences and respond promptly to their needs. By delivering these insights on a comprehensive custom dashboard, Keatext helps organizations cultivate meaningful relationships with their customers and improve overall customer experience management.

Peerio

Seed Round in 2017
Technologies Peerio Inc. develops an employee communication software which provides messaging and file sharing services. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Montreal, Canada. As of January 13, 2019, Technologies Peerio Inc. operates as a subsidiary of WorkJam, Inc.

Netlift

Seed Round in 2017
Netlift Inc. is a transportation service provider based in Montreal, Canada, founded in 2012. The company operates a mobile application that facilitates ride-sharing by matching passengers with drivers who have available seats in their vehicles. This service is designed to assist daily commuters by offering an efficient and cost-effective solution for traveling between home and work, while also integrating with the city's public transit network. Netlift's platform enhances mixed-mode commuting by proposing optimal route options that meet users' travel requirements, making it easier for individuals to connect and share rides.

Transit

Series A in 2017
Transit is a mobile app intended to help its users navigate their cities. Transit simplifies local travel in 125 cities worldwide. Upon launch, the bright, intuitive interface shows all nearby transportation options and departures. Users can plan trips, set reminders, and get notifications about disruptions. Plus, Transit also integrates other sustainable transport modes -- bike sharing, car sharing and Uber -- so users can determine the best way to get from A to B. With millions of active users in the US and Canada, Transit has emerged as the leading urban transit app in North America. The company is based in Montreal, Quebec.

Element AI

Series A in 2017
Element AI Inc. provides artificial intelligence solutions (AI) for organizations to identify opportunities to use artificial intelligence and machine learning and build AI solutions. It operates an AI as a Service (AIaaS) platform that enables businesses to launch and incubate AI solutions in partnership with large corporations. The company also operates a research and development laboratory that conducts research to deploy AI in computing infrastructure. It provides its products to insurance, banking and capital markets, manufacturing, logistics, retail, and consumer packaged goods industries. Element AI Inc. was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada with an additional office in Toronto, Canada.

Automat

Series A in 2017
Automat.ai is a Canadian company that specializes in developing a platform for brands and influencers to engage with their customers, fans, and employees through mobile messaging and artificial intelligence. Based in Montreal, Automat employs chatbot technology to create personalized messaging experiences that significantly enhance customer interactions compared to traditional digital marketing methods. The company's focus on security, data privacy, scalability, and robust functionality sets it apart from other vendors, allowing businesses to better understand and serve their customers. By leveraging AI, Automat aims to facilitate meaningful one-on-one conversations, enabling companies to deliver tailored communication that meets the unique needs of each individual.

Instant Financial

Seed Round in 2017
Instant Financial Inc. is a financial wellness platform based in Vancouver, Canada, with an additional location in Montreal. Founded in 2015, the company offers a mobile application that allows employees to access their earned pay immediately after each shift, enhancing their financial control without any associated fees. The platform integrates with existing human capital management and payroll systems, facilitating a real-time cash flow solution that boosts employee engagement and retention. In addition to providing immediate access to earned wages, the application allows users to manage their finances, view balances, and track purchases. Employers benefit from reduced payroll administration costs and improved employee satisfaction. Instant Financial also offers a prepaid MasterCard for online purchases, further enhancing the convenience for users.

Lexop

Pre Seed Round in 2017
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.

Bus.com

Series A in 2017
Bus.com is a bus rental platform that allows its clients to plan and book group transportation online. Its web app makes it easy to organize, book, join and enjoy bus trips. T The company was founded by travel industry veterans and built with startup hustle. Its headquarters is located at Montreal, Quebec.

Vention

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Vention Inc. operates a cloud platform to design and order custom machines. The company provides 3D Machine Builder, a cloud based assembly software; MachineMotion that allows automation specialists and first timers to automate their design; and T-slot aluminum extrusion systems for precision and rigidity. Its products and services allow mechanical designers to design, order, and share their custom machines directly from web browsers. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.

Sollum Technologies

Series A in 2017
Sollum Technologies Inc. designs and manufactures lighting systems. Its lighting systems include LED hardware and programmable platform to provide the right light at various stages of crop growth; and a natural circadian rhythm to animals. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Montreal, Canada.

Delve Labs

Seed Round in 2016
Delve Laboratories, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Montreal, Canada, founded in 2014. It specializes in developing vulnerability assessment and management solutions aimed at enhancing the efficiency of cybersecurity and IT teams. The company offers a unified platform that automates key processes such as asset discovery, vulnerability scanning, identification, prioritization, and remediation. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Delve's solutions prioritize vulnerabilities in a contextual manner, allowing organizations to focus their remediation efforts effectively. This approach reduces the manual workload typically associated with vulnerability management, streamlining operations and minimizing risk. Delve Laboratories operates as a subsidiary of SecureWorks Corp.

Breather

Series C in 2016
Breather Products Inc. is a provider of on-demand private workspaces designed for productivity, allowing clients to reserve and unlock spaces through its web and mobile applications. Founded in 2012 and based in Montreal, Canada, the company has established a network of hundreds of locations across major cities, including New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, Washington, Toronto, Montreal, and London. Breather offers flexible workspace solutions available by the hour, day, or month, catering to businesses seeking comfortable and private environments. Each space is equipped with technology that facilitates seamless work experiences, enabling users to engage in meetings or video conferences without delay.

Transit

Seed Round in 2016
Transit is a mobile app intended to help its users navigate their cities. Transit simplifies local travel in 125 cities worldwide. Upon launch, the bright, intuitive interface shows all nearby transportation options and departures. Users can plan trips, set reminders, and get notifications about disruptions. Plus, Transit also integrates other sustainable transport modes -- bike sharing, car sharing and Uber -- so users can determine the best way to get from A to B. With millions of active users in the US and Canada, Transit has emerged as the leading urban transit app in North America. The company is based in Montreal, Quebec.

OMsignal

Series B in 2016
OMsignal Inc. is a Montreal-based company that specializes in manufacturing bio-sensing clothing equipped with embedded sensors to monitor vital bodily functions. Their product line includes the OMbra, a sports bra designed to capture deep and accurate body signals, and the OMshirt, which records heart rate and breathing patterns. The accompanying OMrun mobile application connects to these garments, providing real-time data on heart rate, breathing rhythms, calorie count, cadence, pace, and distance, along with run recaps and progress tracking. Founded in 2011, OMsignal aims to seamlessly integrate health monitoring into everyday life by allowing users to access their physiological data through mobile devices. Products are available for purchase online.

Smooch Technologies

Seed Round in 2016
Smooch Technologies Inc. develops a cloud messaging platform for SMB and enterprise clients. The company offers a unified multi-channel messaging solution that allows startups and companies around the world to engage with customers from messaging apps, SMS, Websites, and mobile apps. Its features include cross-channel messaging, live Web messaging, in-app messaging, social messaging, programmable SMS, rich messaging, messaging developer API, chatbot connectors, and integrations. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Montreal, Canada. As of May 14, 2019, Smooch Technologies Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Zendesk, Inc.

Automat

Seed Round in 2016
Automat.ai is a Canadian company that specializes in developing a platform for brands and influencers to engage with their customers, fans, and employees through mobile messaging and artificial intelligence. Based in Montreal, Automat employs chatbot technology to create personalized messaging experiences that significantly enhance customer interactions compared to traditional digital marketing methods. The company's focus on security, data privacy, scalability, and robust functionality sets it apart from other vendors, allowing businesses to better understand and serve their customers. By leveraging AI, Automat aims to facilitate meaningful one-on-one conversations, enabling companies to deliver tailored communication that meets the unique needs of each individual.

Bus.com

Seed Round in 2016
Bus.com is a bus rental platform that allows its clients to plan and book group transportation online. Its web app makes it easy to organize, book, join and enjoy bus trips. T The company was founded by travel industry veterans and built with startup hustle. Its headquarters is located at Montreal, Quebec.

Instant Financial

Seed Round in 2016
Instant Financial Inc. is a financial wellness platform based in Vancouver, Canada, with an additional location in Montreal. Founded in 2015, the company offers a mobile application that allows employees to access their earned pay immediately after each shift, enhancing their financial control without any associated fees. The platform integrates with existing human capital management and payroll systems, facilitating a real-time cash flow solution that boosts employee engagement and retention. In addition to providing immediate access to earned wages, the application allows users to manage their finances, view balances, and track purchases. Employers benefit from reduced payroll administration costs and improved employee satisfaction. Instant Financial also offers a prepaid MasterCard for online purchases, further enhancing the convenience for users.

Transit

Seed Round in 2015
Transit is a mobile app intended to help its users navigate their cities. Transit simplifies local travel in 125 cities worldwide. Upon launch, the bright, intuitive interface shows all nearby transportation options and departures. Users can plan trips, set reminders, and get notifications about disruptions. Plus, Transit also integrates other sustainable transport modes -- bike sharing, car sharing and Uber -- so users can determine the best way to get from A to B. With millions of active users in the US and Canada, Transit has emerged as the leading urban transit app in North America. The company is based in Montreal, Quebec.

SweetIQ

Series A in 2015
SweetIQ Analytics Corp., acquired by uberall Inc. in September 2020, specializes in local search marketing solutions aimed at helping brands convert online searches into in-store visits. Based in Montreal with additional offices in San Francisco and Irvine, SweetIQ offers a comprehensive technology platform that provides local marketing analytics, intelligence, and automation for retail chains and marketing agencies. Its services include managing local directory listings, store locator pages, and consumer reviews, all designed to enhance online presence and engage potential customers through social channels. By delivering detailed analytics and marketing automation, SweetIQ enables clients to optimize their local marketing campaigns, drive brand engagement, and ultimately increase sales through improved foot traffic.

Breather

Series B in 2015
Breather Products Inc. is a provider of on-demand private workspaces designed for productivity, allowing clients to reserve and unlock spaces through its web and mobile applications. Founded in 2012 and based in Montreal, Canada, the company has established a network of hundreds of locations across major cities, including New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, Washington, Toronto, Montreal, and London. Breather offers flexible workspace solutions available by the hour, day, or month, catering to businesses seeking comfortable and private environments. Each space is equipped with technology that facilitates seamless work experiences, enabling users to engage in meetings or video conferences without delay.

OMsignal

Debt Financing in 2015
OMsignal Inc. is a Montreal-based company that specializes in manufacturing bio-sensing clothing equipped with embedded sensors to monitor vital bodily functions. Their product line includes the OMbra, a sports bra designed to capture deep and accurate body signals, and the OMshirt, which records heart rate and breathing patterns. The accompanying OMrun mobile application connects to these garments, providing real-time data on heart rate, breathing rhythms, calorie count, cadence, pace, and distance, along with run recaps and progress tracking. Founded in 2011, OMsignal aims to seamlessly integrate health monitoring into everyday life by allowing users to access their physiological data through mobile devices. Products are available for purchase online.

LANDR

Series A in 2015
LANDR Audio Inc. provides a cloud based intelligent audio mixing and mastering technology for musicians. It offers MixGenius, an intelligent music production system that listens and responds using complex algorithms to engineer music. The company’s MixGenius includes psychoacoustic and spectral analysis system that actively listens to music and detects detailed features in the audio signals. LANDR Audio Inc. was formerly known as MixGenius, Inc. LANDR Audio Inc. was founded in 2012 and is based in Montreal, Canada.

Plotly

Series A in 2015
Plotly, Inc. is a data science and AI company based in Montreal, Canada, that offers an online platform for data analysis and visualization. The company provides tools that enable scientists, students, engineers, and analysts to analyze, simulate, graph, share, and edit various data formats, including Excel spreadsheets, CSV, and Matlab files. Plotly simplifies the creation, deployment, and sharing of interactive web applications and visualizations across different programming languages, making data science accessible beyond traditional laboratory settings.

Vuru

Seed Round in 2015
Vuru Inc. is a Montreal-based company that provides financial reports aimed at self-directed investors. Established in 2010 and operated as a subsidiary of Wave Financial Inc. since 2012, Vuru compiles and analyzes a vast array of financial, historical, and real-time data to deliver insights into various stocks. Its primary offerings include detailed stock reports that focus on company fundamentals and valuations, a portfolio tool that enables investors to assess the strengths and weaknesses of their holdings, and a stock screener designed to help users discover stocks based on specific valuation and qualitative criteria. Vuru's automated analysis engine efficiently processes extensive stock data, making it accessible and comprehensible for investors of all skill levels. The company covers over 5,500 stocks across major exchanges, including NASDAQ, NYSE, AMEX, and TSX, and provides these services free of charge to its users.

Execution Labs

Series A in 2014
Execution Labs Inc. invests in small-to-medium sized game studios in the Americas and Europe. The company focuses on independent studios developing downloadable titles for mobiles, PCs, and consoles. Execution Labs Inc. was founded in 2012 and is based in Montreal, Canada. It has an additional office in San Francisco, California.

Busbud

Series A in 2014
Busbud, Inc. is an online platform that specializes in bus travel booking services. Founded in 2011 and based in Montreal, Canada, the company allows travelers to search, compare, and book inter-city bus tickets across various destinations in Canada and internationally. The platform aggregates information from numerous bus operators, providing users with access to schedules, pricing, service classes, amenities, and reviews. With coverage spanning over 10,463 cities in 89 countries, Busbud supports multiple languages and currencies, making it a comprehensive resource for planning bus trips. Through its website and mobile application, the company aims to simplify the bus travel experience for users worldwide.

OMsignal

Series A in 2014
OMsignal Inc. is a Montreal-based company that specializes in manufacturing bio-sensing clothing equipped with embedded sensors to monitor vital bodily functions. Their product line includes the OMbra, a sports bra designed to capture deep and accurate body signals, and the OMshirt, which records heart rate and breathing patterns. The accompanying OMrun mobile application connects to these garments, providing real-time data on heart rate, breathing rhythms, calorie count, cadence, pace, and distance, along with run recaps and progress tracking. Founded in 2011, OMsignal aims to seamlessly integrate health monitoring into everyday life by allowing users to access their physiological data through mobile devices. Products are available for purchase online.

Seevibes

Seed Round in 2014
Seevibes provides audience intelligence to support performance marketing across various devices and advertising networks. It offers performance marketing services, such as CRM data for efficient remarketing. The company also provides Seevibes Audience Management Platform that connects customer and proprietary audience data to deliver performance for digital campaigns. In addition, it offers Engagement Graph, a map of the engagement of people on Facebook and Twitter that provides social media data, natural language processing, profile enrichment, geo-profiling, machine learning, language detection, brand affinity, and performance metrics. Seevibes was founded in 2011 and is based in Montreal, Canada with additional offices in Toronto, Canada; New York, New York; Paris, France; and Lausanne, Switzerland.

LANDR

Convertible Note in 2014
LANDR Audio Inc. provides a cloud based intelligent audio mixing and mastering technology for musicians. It offers MixGenius, an intelligent music production system that listens and responds using complex algorithms to engineer music. The company’s MixGenius includes psychoacoustic and spectral analysis system that actively listens to music and detects detailed features in the audio signals. LANDR Audio Inc. was formerly known as MixGenius, Inc. LANDR Audio Inc. was founded in 2012 and is based in Montreal, Canada.

GuestDriven

Series A in 2014
GuestDriven is a hospitality-focused guest engagement solution. We help hotels directly interact with guests, learn their preferences, build relationships and upsell inventory through personalized, moment-based targeted offers and communications. Guests are empowered with the ability to personalize and take full control of their stay, resulting in higher satisfaction, better reviews and more brand advocates. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, GuestDriven has implementations in over 60 cities worldwide. Our team is dedicated to revolutionizing the most universal industry in the world.

Hacking Health

Seed Round in 2014
Hacking Health is an experiment in collaboration. Their hypothesis is that the interface of front-line clinicians and technology experts will yield innovative approaches to some (not all) of healthcare’s most entrenched problems. By rapidly building and testing prototypes, they can identify the fraction of ideas that have the potential to scale and at the same time, allow others to take their learnings and apply them to new ideas. Their goal is to make this experimentation as low risk as possible for everyone involved - the individual participants, organizers, and supporters. At Hacking Health, they aim to create spaces for collaborative, interdisciplinary experimentation. They bring together health professionals and technologists to work together to prototype and problem-solve new ways to deliver healthcare. It’s a high-energy, messy process with no guarantee of success, but plenty of opportunity for new ideas and teams to form. The outcomes are probabilistic not determinate. They define success as making it easier to step to the edge of one’s field and increasing the probability of interfacing with another perspective that yields an innovative approach. Their underlying mission is learning how to interface pioneers across diverse fields in real and meaningful collaborations.

Plotly

Seed Round in 2013
Plotly, Inc. is a data science and AI company based in Montreal, Canada, that offers an online platform for data analysis and visualization. The company provides tools that enable scientists, students, engineers, and analysts to analyze, simulate, graph, share, and edit various data formats, including Excel spreadsheets, CSV, and Matlab files. Plotly simplifies the creation, deployment, and sharing of interactive web applications and visualizations across different programming languages, making data science accessible beyond traditional laboratory settings.

Breather

Seed Round in 2013
Breather Products Inc. is a provider of on-demand private workspaces designed for productivity, allowing clients to reserve and unlock spaces through its web and mobile applications. Founded in 2012 and based in Montreal, Canada, the company has established a network of hundreds of locations across major cities, including New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, Washington, Toronto, Montreal, and London. Breather offers flexible workspace solutions available by the hour, day, or month, catering to businesses seeking comfortable and private environments. Each space is equipped with technology that facilitates seamless work experiences, enabling users to engage in meetings or video conferences without delay.

LANDR

Seed Round in 2013
LANDR Audio Inc. provides a cloud based intelligent audio mixing and mastering technology for musicians. It offers MixGenius, an intelligent music production system that listens and responds using complex algorithms to engineer music. The company’s MixGenius includes psychoacoustic and spectral analysis system that actively listens to music and detects detailed features in the audio signals. LANDR Audio Inc. was formerly known as MixGenius, Inc. LANDR Audio Inc. was founded in 2012 and is based in Montreal, Canada.

Busbud

Seed Round in 2013
Busbud, Inc. is an online platform that specializes in bus travel booking services. Founded in 2011 and based in Montreal, Canada, the company allows travelers to search, compare, and book inter-city bus tickets across various destinations in Canada and internationally. The platform aggregates information from numerous bus operators, providing users with access to schedules, pricing, service classes, amenities, and reviews. With coverage spanning over 10,463 cities in 89 countries, Busbud supports multiple languages and currencies, making it a comprehensive resource for planning bus trips. Through its website and mobile application, the company aims to simplify the bus travel experience for users worldwide.

OMsignal

Seed Round in 2013
OMsignal Inc. is a Montreal-based company that specializes in manufacturing bio-sensing clothing equipped with embedded sensors to monitor vital bodily functions. Their product line includes the OMbra, a sports bra designed to capture deep and accurate body signals, and the OMshirt, which records heart rate and breathing patterns. The accompanying OMrun mobile application connects to these garments, providing real-time data on heart rate, breathing rhythms, calorie count, cadence, pace, and distance, along with run recaps and progress tracking. Founded in 2011, OMsignal aims to seamlessly integrate health monitoring into everyday life by allowing users to access their physiological data through mobile devices. Products are available for purchase online.

Execution Labs

Seed Round in 2012
Execution Labs Inc. invests in small-to-medium sized game studios in the Americas and Europe. The company focuses on independent studios developing downloadable titles for mobiles, PCs, and consoles. Execution Labs Inc. was founded in 2012 and is based in Montreal, Canada. It has an additional office in San Francisco, California.

Bunch

Seed Round in 2012
Bunch is a new topic-based network where members can publish and engage around topic they are passionate about with people who feel the same way. The vision of the company is to bring depth to social media by connecting people passionate about a topic and by building the first discussion platform for the average Internet user. To use the product, join up to three bunches - networks defined by a topic - and get involved in the conversation by sharing relevant content or comments. Members can join Bunch for free by visiting www.joinbunch.com or downloading it on the App store across North America. Bunch is based in Montreal, Canada.

Seevibes

Seed Round in 2012
Seevibes provides audience intelligence to support performance marketing across various devices and advertising networks. It offers performance marketing services, such as CRM data for efficient remarketing. The company also provides Seevibes Audience Management Platform that connects customer and proprietary audience data to deliver performance for digital campaigns. In addition, it offers Engagement Graph, a map of the engagement of people on Facebook and Twitter that provides social media data, natural language processing, profile enrichment, geo-profiling, machine learning, language detection, brand affinity, and performance metrics. Seevibes was founded in 2011 and is based in Montreal, Canada with additional offices in Toronto, Canada; New York, New York; Paris, France; and Lausanne, Switzerland.

SweetIQ

Seed Round in 2011
SweetIQ Analytics Corp., acquired by uberall Inc. in September 2020, specializes in local search marketing solutions aimed at helping brands convert online searches into in-store visits. Based in Montreal with additional offices in San Francisco and Irvine, SweetIQ offers a comprehensive technology platform that provides local marketing analytics, intelligence, and automation for retail chains and marketing agencies. Its services include managing local directory listings, store locator pages, and consumer reviews, all designed to enhance online presence and engage potential customers through social channels. By delivering detailed analytics and marketing automation, SweetIQ enables clients to optimize their local marketing campaigns, drive brand engagement, and ultimately increase sales through improved foot traffic.

GuestDriven

Venture Round in 2011
GuestDriven is a hospitality-focused guest engagement solution. We help hotels directly interact with guests, learn their preferences, build relationships and upsell inventory through personalized, moment-based targeted offers and communications. Guests are empowered with the ability to personalize and take full control of their stay, resulting in higher satisfaction, better reviews and more brand advocates. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, GuestDriven has implementations in over 60 cities worldwide. Our team is dedicated to revolutionizing the most universal industry in the world.

GuestDriven

Seed Round in 2011
GuestDriven is a hospitality-focused guest engagement solution. We help hotels directly interact with guests, learn their preferences, build relationships and upsell inventory through personalized, moment-based targeted offers and communications. Guests are empowered with the ability to personalize and take full control of their stay, resulting in higher satisfaction, better reviews and more brand advocates. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, GuestDriven has implementations in over 60 cities worldwide. Our team is dedicated to revolutionizing the most universal industry in the world.

Fabric Engine

Seed Round in 2010
Fabric Engine Inc, founded in 2010 in Montreal, Canada, specializes in developing advanced 3D animation tools, visual effects (VFX) production, game development, and high-performance computing solutions. The company's team possesses extensive expertise in these domains, with many members having previously collaborated at Softimage and Autodesk on the design and development of ICE. Fabric Engine aims to create innovative solutions that reflect the demands of modern production environments, leveraging the capabilities of contemporary software and hardware. This includes optimizing performance through the use of multi-core CPUs and GPUs, as well as enabling cloud and mobile deployment of its creation applications to meet industry needs effectively.

GuestDriven

Seed Round in 2010
GuestDriven is a hospitality-focused guest engagement solution. We help hotels directly interact with guests, learn their preferences, build relationships and upsell inventory through personalized, moment-based targeted offers and communications. Guests are empowered with the ability to personalize and take full control of their stay, resulting in higher satisfaction, better reviews and more brand advocates. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, GuestDriven has implementations in over 60 cities worldwide. Our team is dedicated to revolutionizing the most universal industry in the world.

Beyond the Rack

Venture Round in 2010
Beyond the Rack is a Montreal-based private shopping club that offers exclusive discounts of up to 80% on a wide range of products, including apparel, accessories, fragrances, home goods, and electronics for men, women, and children. With around 15 million active members across Canada and the United States, the platform features limited-quantity flash sales that typically last 48 to 72 hours or until the merchandise sells out. Beyond the Rack collaborates with over 3,000 major fashion brands to provide these deals without involving a retail middleman. Members receive tailored notifications about upcoming sales based on their preferences, and the site conducts 15 to 25 sales daily, depending on demand. Membership is free, with several easy sign-up options, and Beyond the Rack is known for its responsive customer service and efficient shipping. The company has gained recognition for its growth, having been named the fastest-growing internet retailer in 2011, and has generated substantial sales revenue.

Vanilla Forums

Series A in 2010
Vanilla Forums, Inc. is a company based in Montreal, Canada, that offers a hosted community forum solution. Its platform enables organizations to create engaging online communities where users can participate actively, earn badges and points for positive contributions, and curate content. By fostering these interactions, Vanilla helps businesses enhance audience engagement, increase website traffic, reduce customer support costs, and ultimately boost revenue. The company emphasizes the importance of aligning the community's identity with the brand and culture of its clients, ensuring a welcoming environment that incentivizes positive participation among members.
We aim to become the gold standard in omnichannel healthcare services for patients, nurses, doctors and governments. Our innovative customer experience strategies, state-of-the-art facilities and digital tools will allow for an at-scale system that patients and doctors alike love and governments can afford.