Real Ventures

Real Ventures is a Montreal-based venture capital firm established in 2007, specializing in early-stage investments across various sectors, including internet software, agtech, fintech, and health technology. The firm primarily focuses on seed stage, incubation, and growth capital investments, typically committing between $0.25 million and $1.15 million per investment, while aiming for a minimum 5% equity stake in its portfolio companies. Real Ventures prioritizes investments in Quebec-based companies but also extends its reach to other regions in Canada, particularly the Toronto-Waterloo corridor. In addition to providing financial support, the firm is dedicated to fostering the development of tech ecosystems by connecting entrepreneurs with local and national resources, thereby enhancing the growth potential of the companies it backs.

Jean-Sebastian Cournoyer

Partner

JS Cournoyer

Board Partner

Laura Easton

Associate

Mohamed Elabshihy

Associate

Richard Fefergrad

Director, Finance

Phil G. Joseph

Associate

Madison Wright

Partner Associate

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.

Wrk

Series A in 2022
Developer of an integration and delivery platform designed to fulfill the company's work at exactly the scale they need. The company's platform is expertly engineered to handle tasks ranging from simple data entry and research tasks to complex internal processes like generating custom reports or configuring entire websites, enabling clients to automate and scale any business process.

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.

Zeffy

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of an online financial platform designed to empower nonprofits to raise funding through technology. The company's platform runs donation campaigns, ticketing, membership forms and volunteer recruitment for community work, enabling individuals to find volunteer opportunities according to their availability, location and interests.

Gallea

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Gallea is an online art gallery based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, focused on promoting local artists to a global audience. It provides a platform for artists to showcase their work through virtual exhibitions, allowing them to create portfolios and share their artistic methods with potential buyers and exhibition venues. By facilitating these connections, Gallea aims to enhance artists' sales opportunities and establish itself as a significant player in the art distribution network worldwide. As one of Canada's fastest-growing online art marketplaces, Gallea is dedicated to elevating the visibility of emerging talent in the art community.

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 is a company focused on empowering women to manage their health by providing insights into their hormone profiles. It has developed an at-home device that monitors hormones using saliva samples, allowing for daily tracking of hormonal changes. Alongside the device, Eli offers an app that delivers personalized insights based on the collected data. The primary aim of Eli is to offer women a reliable and effective means to take charge of their fertility and contraception choices, thereby enhancing their overall health and well-being.

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. is a digital manufacturing platform based in Montreal, Canada, that specializes in the design and ordering of custom machines. Founded in 2016, the company offers a cloud-based solution called MachineBuilder 3D™, which allows engineers and manufacturing professionals to design, order, and assemble factory equipment quickly and efficiently. The platform features a comprehensive library of modular parts, enabling users to create automated equipment, robot cells, tooling, and conveyors. Additionally, Vention integrates artificial intelligence to facilitate the design process, allowing for the simulation and commissioning of automated systems within a single digital environment. By streamlining the machine design and ordering process, Vention makes industrial automation more accessible to a wider range of users.

Sollum

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.

Wrk

Seed Round in 2020
Developer of an integration and delivery platform designed to fulfill the company's work at exactly the scale they need. The company's platform is expertly engineered to handle tasks ranging from simple data entry and research tasks to complex internal processes like generating custom reports or configuring entire websites, enabling clients to automate and scale any business process.

Simplyk

Pre Seed Round in 2019
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.

RenoRun

Series A in 2019
RenoRun Inc. is a construction materials delivery company that provides a wide range of products, including beams, bricks, and concrete mixes, primarily serving the construction industry. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, RenoRun operates in key markets such as Toronto, Canada, and Austin, Texas. The company offers a mobile-friendly platform that allows general contractors to efficiently order materials and receive timely deliveries directly to job sites, thereby enhancing productivity and reducing downtime. With a focus on streamlining the procurement process, RenoRun aims to be the largest single-source platform for construction materials, simplifying the supply chain for contractors and builders.

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.

Eli

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Eli is a company focused on empowering women to manage their health by providing insights into their hormone profiles. It has developed an at-home device that monitors hormones using saliva samples, allowing for daily tracking of hormonal changes. Alongside the device, Eli offers an app that delivers personalized insights based on the collected data. The primary aim of Eli is to offer women a reliable and effective means to take charge of their fertility and contraception choices, thereby enhancing their overall health and well-being.

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 company that provides an online platform and application for locker rental services at events such as concerts, conventions, and festivals. Founded in 2016, Locketgo offers a comprehensive solution that includes the delivery and installation of lockers, management of event staff, and after-sales services. Their innovative lockers are equipped with radio-frequency identification (RFID), digital PIN codes, and USB charging ports for mobile devices. In addition to event services, Locketgo has developed a smart locker network to facilitate secure, contactless parcel and food deliveries in urban areas, ensuring accessibility to residents and merchants around the clock. Through its technology, Locketgo enables users to secure their belongings conveniently while enhancing the overall event experience.

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.

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 Inc. is a construction materials delivery company that provides a wide range of products, including beams, bricks, and concrete mixes, primarily serving the construction industry. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, RenoRun operates in key markets such as Toronto, Canada, and Austin, Texas. The company offers a mobile-friendly platform that allows general contractors to efficiently order materials and receive timely deliveries directly to job sites, thereby enhancing productivity and reducing downtime. With a focus on streamlining the procurement process, RenoRun aims to be the largest single-source platform for construction materials, simplifying the supply chain for contractors and builders.

Vention

Series A in 2019
Vention Inc. is a digital manufacturing platform based in Montreal, Canada, that specializes in the design and ordering of custom machines. Founded in 2016, the company offers a cloud-based solution called MachineBuilder 3D™, which allows engineers and manufacturing professionals to design, order, and assemble factory equipment quickly and efficiently. The platform features a comprehensive library of modular parts, enabling users to create automated equipment, robot cells, tooling, and conveyors. Additionally, Vention integrates artificial intelligence to facilitate the design process, allowing for the simulation and commissioning of automated systems within a single digital environment. By streamlining the machine design and ordering process, Vention makes industrial automation more accessible to a wider range of users.

BIOS

Seed Round in 2018
BIOS Health is a company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, that specializes in developing a neural interface platform aimed at treating chronic health conditions. Founded in 2015, BIOS integrates advances in hardware, big data, and machine learning to create solutions that decode and encode neural signals from the body. The company also focuses on the development of prosthetic connectors, which standardize the connection between bionic devices and the body’s neural and soft-tissue systems. These implanted medical devices are designed to link nerve activity to specific conditions, facilitating precise communication and control for patients using prosthetics. BIOS operates an additional research and development 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. Its tools are designed for a diverse audience, including scientists, students, engineers, and analysts, allowing them to analyze, simulate, and graph various data formats such as Excel spreadsheets, CSV, TSV, and Matlab files. Plotly simplifies the creation and sharing of interactive web applications and visualizations, enabling users to leverage these capabilities across different programming languages. The company aims to integrate data science into business applications, making advanced analytics accessible and practical for a wider range of users.

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. is a Canadian company that specializes in developing software solutions aimed at optimizing pilot training through data mining and machine learning. Founded in 2013 and based in Montreal, the company offers InstructIQ, a comprehensive dashboard that provides adaptive training methodologies. This platform is flight simulator agnostic and employs proprietary algorithms to automatically detect patterns in pilot competency, allowing for customized, competency-based training recommendations. Paladin AI collaborates with flight simulator manufacturers, airlines, and approved training organizations to enhance training efficiency while minimizing operational disruptions. By leveraging data science, the company focuses on objectively assessing pilots' strengths and weaknesses, identifying knowledge gaps, and tailoring training experiences that ensure safety and reliability in aviation.

Chef Jasper

Pre Seed Round in 2018
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.

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.

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.

Unsplash

Series A in 2018
Unsplash, Inc. is a photography community platform founded in 2013 and based in Montreal, Canada. It offers a collection of high-resolution photographs that are freely available for various uses, supported by a community of users who share their images under the Unsplash License. The platform allows users to upload their photos, which are then curated by a team of photo editors to ensure quality. Unsplash aims to create an open creative ecosystem, providing individuals and businesses with access to copyright-free images that can be utilized for purposes such as album art, advertisements, and product design.

Busbud

Series B in 2018
Busbud, Inc. is an online platform that specializes in inter-city bus travel booking services. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, the company allows travelers to search, compare, and book bus tickets for various destinations both domestically and internationally. Busbud aggregates schedules, prices, and amenities from numerous bus operators, providing valuable travel information through its website and mobile application. Users can explore over 10,000 cities in 89 countries, with options available in multiple languages and currencies. The platform aims to enhance the travel experience by offering comprehensive details about bus services, including reviews and service classes, while ensuring customer support is available around the clock.

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. is a digital manufacturing platform based in Montreal, Canada, that specializes in the design and ordering of custom machines. Founded in 2016, the company offers a cloud-based solution called MachineBuilder 3D™, which allows engineers and manufacturing professionals to design, order, and assemble factory equipment quickly and efficiently. The platform features a comprehensive library of modular parts, enabling users to create automated equipment, robot cells, tooling, and conveyors. Additionally, Vention integrates artificial intelligence to facilitate the design process, allowing for the simulation and commissioning of automated systems within a single digital environment. By streamlining the machine design and ordering process, Vention makes industrial automation more accessible to a wider range of users.

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
Peerio Inc. is a Montreal-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in employee communication software, offering messaging and file sharing services. The platform focuses on providing a secure and private workspace for teams, featuring real-time collaboration and secure cloud storage. Peerio emphasizes user privacy with its end-to-end encryption technology, which protects sensitive information from data breaches and unauthorized access. The software is utilized by major media organizations to safeguard confidential communications. Peerio's code is open-source and undergoes independent audits to ensure security and transparency. In 2019, Peerio became a subsidiary of WorkJam, Inc., further expanding its reach and capabilities in the realm of secure communication technologies.

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. is a Montreal-based company that specializes in developing software to automate account collection and legal communication. The company provides a platform that streamlines the debt collection process, allowing account collection teams to enhance customer outreach, optimize payment experiences, and improve collection rates. Lexop's technology enables property managers and landowners to effectively communicate with tenants, manage notifications, and schedule administrative tasks. Additionally, it offers law firms the capability to electronically serve and share legal documents, as well as tools for document collection and e-signatures. Founded in 2012, Lexop has gained recognition for its customer-centric approach to collections, participating in prestigious accelerator programs and receiving multiple awards for its innovative solutions.

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. is a digital manufacturing platform based in Montreal, Canada, that specializes in the design and ordering of custom machines. Founded in 2016, the company offers a cloud-based solution called MachineBuilder 3D™, which allows engineers and manufacturing professionals to design, order, and assemble factory equipment quickly and efficiently. The platform features a comprehensive library of modular parts, enabling users to create automated equipment, robot cells, tooling, and conveyors. Additionally, Vention integrates artificial intelligence to facilitate the design process, allowing for the simulation and commissioning of automated systems within a single digital environment. By streamlining the machine design and ordering process, Vention makes industrial automation more accessible to a wider range of users.

Sollum

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

Smooch

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

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. Its tools are designed for a diverse audience, including scientists, students, engineers, and analysts, allowing them to analyze, simulate, and graph various data formats such as Excel spreadsheets, CSV, TSV, and Matlab files. Plotly simplifies the creation and sharing of interactive web applications and visualizations, enabling users to leverage these capabilities across different programming languages. The company aims to integrate data science into business applications, making advanced analytics accessible and practical for a wider range of users.

Vuru

Seed Round in 2015
Vuru Inc. is a financial services company based in Montreal, Canada, that offers online stock research and investment tracking tools for self-directed investors. Established in 2010, Vuru provides an automated analysis engine that condenses complex financial data into clear and accessible reports, enabling investors of varying skill levels to make informed decisions. The company’s core products include in-depth stock reports that focus on company fundamentals and valuations, a portfolio tool that assesses the strengths and weaknesses of individual investments, and a stock screener to help users discover stocks based on valuation and qualitative criteria. Vuru's services cover a broad range of stocks listed across major exchanges, including NASDAQ, NYSE, AMEX, and TSX. As of 2012, it operates as a subsidiary of Wave Financial Inc.

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.

Plotly

Series A in 2014
Plotly, Inc. is a data science and AI company based in Montreal, Canada, that offers an online platform for data analysis and visualization. Its tools are designed for a diverse audience, including scientists, students, engineers, and analysts, allowing them to analyze, simulate, and graph various data formats such as Excel spreadsheets, CSV, TSV, and Matlab files. Plotly simplifies the creation and sharing of interactive web applications and visualizations, enabling users to leverage these capabilities across different programming languages. The company aims to integrate data science into business applications, making advanced analytics accessible and practical for a wider range of users.

Busbud

Series A in 2014
Busbud, Inc. is an online platform that specializes in inter-city bus travel booking services. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, the company allows travelers to search, compare, and book bus tickets for various destinations both domestically and internationally. Busbud aggregates schedules, prices, and amenities from numerous bus operators, providing valuable travel information through its website and mobile application. Users can explore over 10,000 cities in 89 countries, with options available in multiple languages and currencies. The platform aims to enhance the travel experience by offering comprehensive details about bus services, including reviews and service classes, while ensuring customer support is available around the clock.

OMsignal

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

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 operates as a collaborative platform aimed at addressing real-world healthcare challenges through innovative technology solutions. By bringing together healthcare professionals, technologists, and patients, the organization facilitates hands-on events and gatherings where interdisciplinary teams can prototype and test new ideas. This experimental approach allows participants to explore creative digital remedies and assess their potential for scalability while minimizing risks associated with innovation. Hacking Health emphasizes the importance of learning from each collaboration, encouraging participants to engage with diverse perspectives that may lead to groundbreaking solutions. Their mission is to foster meaningful partnerships across various fields, creating a dynamic environment for experimentation that ultimately seeks to enhance healthcare delivery.

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. Its tools are designed for a diverse audience, including scientists, students, engineers, and analysts, allowing them to analyze, simulate, and graph various data formats such as Excel spreadsheets, CSV, TSV, and Matlab files. Plotly simplifies the creation and sharing of interactive web applications and visualizations, enabling users to leverage these capabilities across different programming languages. The company aims to integrate data science into business applications, making advanced analytics accessible and practical for a wider range of users.

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 inter-city bus travel booking services. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, the company allows travelers to search, compare, and book bus tickets for various destinations both domestically and internationally. Busbud aggregates schedules, prices, and amenities from numerous bus operators, providing valuable travel information through its website and mobile application. Users can explore over 10,000 cities in 89 countries, with options available in multiple languages and currencies. The platform aims to enhance the travel experience by offering comprehensive details about bus services, including reviews and service classes, while ensuring customer support is available around the clock.

OMsignal

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

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 software platforms for 3D animation, visual effects (VFX), game development, and high-performance computing. The company was established by a team with extensive experience in the industry, particularly from their prior work at Softimage and Autodesk. Fabric Engine aims to create tools that reflect modern production environments by fully leveraging contemporary software and hardware capabilities, including multi-core CPUs and GPUs. Their platform provides high-performance, customizable tools designed to simplify the development process for visual effects, games, real-time visualization, and virtual and augmented reality projects. This approach allows clients to efficiently manage and manipulate large datasets and tackle the complexities inherent in modern production workflows.

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.
Lotus Medical Inc. is a Montreal-based company that specializes in designing and developing healthcare software solutions. Founded in 2019, the company aims to establish itself as a leader in omnichannel healthcare services, catering to the needs of patients, healthcare professionals, and government entities. Lotus Medical employs advanced technology and artificial intelligence to enhance healthcare delivery. It offers infrastructure for clinical spaces equipped with features such as ultraviolet air filtration and full exam room sterilization, ensuring a safe environment for both patients and medical practitioners. The company's innovative customer experience strategies and digital tools are designed to create a scalable healthcare system that is both effective and affordable.
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