Real Ventures

Real Ventures, established in 2007, is a Montreal-based venture capital firm focused on early-stage Canadian tech startups. With $325 million under management across five funds, the firm supports daring entrepreneurs aiming to build global companies. Real Ventures provides mentorship, networks, and resources to accelerate founders' growth, with an active portfolio of over 100 companies currently valued at $10 billion.

Jean-Sebastian Cournoyer

Partner

JS Cournoyer

Board Partner

Laura Easton

Associate

Richard Fefergrad

Director, Finance

Phil Joseph

Senior Associate

Hamzah Nassif

Partner

Madison Wright

Partner Associate

Past deals in Quebec

Gallea

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Gallea is an online art gallery based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, recognized as the fastest growing in the country. The company focuses on showcasing local talent on a global scale, with the ambition of becoming the largest art distribution network worldwide. Gallea's platform enables artists to create portfolios, host virtual exhibitions, and present their artistic approaches to potential buyers and exhibition venues. By facilitating these connections, Gallea empowers artists to enhance their sales and visibility in the art market.

My Intelligent Machines

Seed Round in 2021
My Intelligent Machines (MIMs), based in Montreal, specializes in artificial intelligence and systems biology, offering innovative software solutions for the biopharma industry. The company develops augmented intelligence systems designed to facilitate accurate biological simulations during the early stages of drug development. By providing an easy-to-implement software-as-a-service platform, MIMs assists life scientists in patient stratification and the selection of therapeutic targets and biomarkers, which are essential for creating personalized and efficient therapies. Their software solutions leverage open and explainable AI, enabling life-science companies to effectively utilize big data and artificial intelligence to enhance drug and food production.

Livescale

Seed Round in 2021
Livescale is a live shopping solution based in Montreal, Canada, founded by Virgile Ollivier. The company offers a platform that enables brands to enhance audience engagement and sales conversion through immersive shoppable live video experiences. By providing a fully-customized, brand-owned environment, Livescale allows businesses to create awareness and foster community among their customers. Its unique technology includes integrated checkout features and comprehensive client resources, making it a distinctive player in the global market. Livescale aims to optimize revenues, expand market reach, and strengthen client relationships for e-commerce businesses through its innovative approach to live shopping.

Paper

Funding Round in 2020
Paper, Inc., established in 2014 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with an additional office in Santa Monica, California, is a remote tutoring company. It designs an educational support system platform that offers live help, essay review, real-time feedback, and intervention tools for students and teachers. The platform aims to provide personalized learning support, connecting students with certified educators who can provide contextualized feedback and guide them towards a deeper understanding of academic concepts.

Chef Jasper

Seed Round in 2020
Chef Jasper, operating under YPC Technologies, is a Montreal-based startup specializing in food robotics. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on making gourmet food more accessible through the development of automated robotic kitchens. These innovative kitchens utilize artificial intelligence, computer vision, and advanced cooking appliances to prepare a diverse array of dishes with fresh ingredients. By implementing small-scale robotic automation in cooking processes, Chef Jasper's food kiosks offer consistent, high-quality meals at a low cost, catering to restaurants and arenas alike. The company's vision aims to revolutionize the culinary experience by enhancing efficiency and accessibility in food preparation.

Breathe Life

Series A in 2020
Breathe Life Inc. is a Montreal-based company established in 2017 that specializes in providing a software platform for the life insurance industry. This enterprise Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution facilitates the digital distribution of life insurance policies, effectively removing the need for brokers. Breathe Life's platform enables insurers, distribution organizations, and advisors to enhance business operations by streamlining the policy delivery process and lowering operational costs. With features that allow consumers to create quotes and complete applications in a single session, the platform empowers users to independently purchase financial security products. Overall, Breathe Life aims to modernize and optimize how insurance companies engage with clients and manage their offerings.

Vention

Series B in 2020
Vention Inc. is a digital manufacturing platform that simplifies the design and ordering of custom machines for industrial automation. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, the company offers a cloud-based solution that includes a 3D Machine Builder, which features an extensive library of modular components for applications such as automated equipment, robot cells, tooling, and conveyors. Vention's platform allows engineers and manufacturing professionals to design, program, simulate, and order custom factory equipment efficiently, significantly reducing the time typically required for these processes. Additionally, the integration of artificial intelligence helps streamline the design experience, making industrial automation more accessible to both experienced professionals and newcomers in the field.

Paper

Venture Round in 2020
Paper, Inc., established in 2014 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with an additional office in Santa Monica, California, is a remote tutoring company. It designs an educational support system platform that offers live help, essay review, real-time feedback, and intervention tools for students and teachers. The platform aims to provide personalized learning support, connecting students with certified educators who can provide contextualized feedback and guide them towards a deeper understanding of academic concepts.

RenoRun

Series A in 2019
RenoRun Inc. is a construction materials delivery company that caters to the needs of the construction industry. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, the company offers a wide range of products, including beams, bricks, and concrete mixes. RenoRun has developed a mobile-friendly platform that allows general contractors to place orders easily, streamlining the process of procuring materials. This innovative service minimizes wasted time and effort for contractors by providing efficient delivery directly to job sites, with trained runners ensuring timely collection and drop-off of materials. In addition to its Montreal headquarters, RenoRun operates in Toronto, Canada, and Austin, Texas, positioning itself as a significant player in the construction supply market.

InVivo AI

Pre Seed Round in 2019
InVivo AI is a Montreal-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance pharmaceutical research and development, with a particular focus on preclinical toxicology. The company has developed advanced AI methods for molecular representation, structure and ligand-based de novo design, and multiparameter optimization, enabling the creation of novel chemistry to address complex biological challenges.

Korbit Technologies

Seed Round in 2019
Korbit Technologies, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, specializes in developing Korbi, an artificial intelligence tutor designed to enhance the learning experience for students globally. The AI-driven platform offers interactive exercises and conversations that adapt to individual learning profiles, delivering personalized pedagogical support such as definitions, explanations, examples, and visual aids. Korbi's features include hands-on exercises, quizzes, visual diagrams, and performance tracking, all aimed at improving learning outcomes and motivation. The company serves a diverse audience, including students, teachers, publishers, and corporations, and has successfully trained nearly 20,000 learners in data science and AI. Korbit Technologies is committed to democratizing education by providing high-quality, personalized learning experiences at an accessible cost, and it has gained recognition as one of the top AI startups globally, receiving positive media coverage from prominent publications.

Element AI

Series B in 2019
Element AI Inc. is an artificial intelligence company based in Montreal, Canada, with an additional office in Toronto. Founded in 2016, Element AI specializes in providing AI solutions that help organizations identify opportunities for artificial intelligence and machine learning integration. The company operates an AI as a Service (AIaaS) platform, enabling businesses to launch and develop AI solutions in collaboration with large corporations. Its offerings span various industries, including insurance, banking, manufacturing, logistics, retail, and consumer packaged goods. Element AI emphasizes the operationalization of AI by delivering software products that enhance decision-making and improve business agility. The company also conducts research and development to advance AI technology and maintains partnerships with academic institutions to foster innovation. Through its systems integrator approach, Element AI assists organizations in implementing and commercializing AI solutions tailored to their specific needs.

My Intelligent Machines

Seed Round in 2019
My Intelligent Machines (MIMs), based in Montreal, specializes in artificial intelligence and systems biology, offering innovative software solutions for the biopharma industry. The company develops augmented intelligence systems designed to facilitate accurate biological simulations during the early stages of drug development. By providing an easy-to-implement software-as-a-service platform, MIMs assists life scientists in patient stratification and the selection of therapeutic targets and biomarkers, which are essential for creating personalized and efficient therapies. Their software solutions leverage open and explainable AI, enabling life-science companies to effectively utilize big data and artificial intelligence to enhance drug and food production.

Bus.com

Series B in 2019
Bus.com is a bus rental platform based in Montreal, Quebec, that specializes in organizing and booking group transportation online. Founded by experienced professionals in the travel industry, the company offers a user-friendly web application that simplifies the process of planning, booking, and managing bus trips for various events, including festivals and sporting events. Its platform features online rental and ticketing services, as well as GPS tracking, allowing passengers to monitor their buses' arrival times. Bus.com aims to enhance the overall experience of group travel by providing a streamlined and efficient solution for shuttle booking.

Livescale

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Livescale is a live shopping solution based in Montreal, Canada, founded by Virgile Ollivier. The company offers a platform that enables brands to enhance audience engagement and sales conversion through immersive shoppable live video experiences. By providing a fully-customized, brand-owned environment, Livescale allows businesses to create awareness and foster community among their customers. Its unique technology includes integrated checkout features and comprehensive client resources, making it a distinctive player in the global market. Livescale aims to optimize revenues, expand market reach, and strengthen client relationships for e-commerce businesses through its innovative approach to live shopping.

My01

Seed Round in 2019
MY01 Inc. is a Canadian company that specializes in the design and development of digital medical devices for measuring muscle pressure, specifically aimed at diagnosing Acute Compartment Syndrome (ACS). Founded in 2015 and based in Montreal, Quebec, MY01 focuses on providing real-time and accurate measurements that enhance clinical decision-making by leveraging its clinically proven technology. The company's innovative sensor technology features capacitive pressure sensors that utilize a stable vacuum reference and advanced coating materials, allowing for customizable sensing capabilities. This enables healthcare professionals to assess and respond to acute medical conditions with improved precision.

Thorasys

Venture Round in 2019
Thorasys Thoracic Medical Systems Inc. is a Montreal-based respiratory medical device company dedicated to advancing pulmonary diagnostics. The company focuses on the development of innovative technologies for the diagnosis and monitoring of lung diseases, including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Utilizing a unique forced oscillation technique, Thorasys has created pulmonary function test equipment that allows healthcare professionals to accurately measure lung capacity across diverse patient populations. This technology facilitates early detection of lung diseases, thereby enhancing patient care and treatment outcomes.

Breathe Life

Seed Round in 2019
Breathe Life Inc. is a Montreal-based company established in 2017 that specializes in providing a software platform for the life insurance industry. This enterprise Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution facilitates the digital distribution of life insurance policies, effectively removing the need for brokers. Breathe Life's platform enables insurers, distribution organizations, and advisors to enhance business operations by streamlining the policy delivery process and lowering operational costs. With features that allow consumers to create quotes and complete applications in a single session, the platform empowers users to independently purchase financial security products. Overall, Breathe Life aims to modernize and optimize how insurance companies engage with clients and manage their offerings.

RenoRun

Seed Round in 2019
RenoRun Inc. is a construction materials delivery company that caters to the needs of the construction industry. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, the company offers a wide range of products, including beams, bricks, and concrete mixes. RenoRun has developed a mobile-friendly platform that allows general contractors to place orders easily, streamlining the process of procuring materials. This innovative service minimizes wasted time and effort for contractors by providing efficient delivery directly to job sites, with trained runners ensuring timely collection and drop-off of materials. In addition to its Montreal headquarters, RenoRun operates in Toronto, Canada, and Austin, Texas, positioning itself as a significant player in the construction supply market.

Vention

Series A in 2019
Vention Inc. is a digital manufacturing platform that simplifies the design and ordering of custom machines for industrial automation. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, the company offers a cloud-based solution that includes a 3D Machine Builder, which features an extensive library of modular components for applications such as automated equipment, robot cells, tooling, and conveyors. Vention's platform allows engineers and manufacturing professionals to design, program, simulate, and order custom factory equipment efficiently, significantly reducing the time typically required for these processes. Additionally, the integration of artificial intelligence helps streamline the design experience, making industrial automation more accessible to both experienced professionals and newcomers in the field.

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.

Paladin AI

Seed Round in 2018
Paladin AI Inc. is a Montreal-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in developing software solutions for pilot training. The company utilizes data mining and machine learning to analyze pilots' proficiency and deliver tailored training recommendations. Its flagship product, InstructIQ, is an adaptive training dashboard that operates independently of flight simulators, enabling competency-based training through the automatic detection of competency patterns. Paladin AI collaborates with flight simulator manufacturers, airlines, and approved training organizations to enhance training delivery while minimizing costs and operational disruptions. By leveraging data science, the company aims to optimize pilot training programs, ensuring a safe and reliable flight experience through personalized curriculum adjustments that address individual strengths and weaknesses.

Chef Jasper

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Chef Jasper, operating under YPC Technologies, is a Montreal-based startup specializing in food robotics. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on making gourmet food more accessible through the development of automated robotic kitchens. These innovative kitchens utilize artificial intelligence, computer vision, and advanced cooking appliances to prepare a diverse array of dishes with fresh ingredients. By implementing small-scale robotic automation in cooking processes, Chef Jasper's food kiosks offer consistent, high-quality meals at a low cost, catering to restaurants and arenas alike. The company's vision aims to revolutionize the culinary experience by enhancing efficiency and accessibility in food preparation.

Motorleaf

Seed Round in 2018
Motorleaf is an agriculture technology company based in Sutton, Canada, specializing in artificial intelligence solutions for greenhouse production. Founded in 2015, the company provides a range of hardware and software tools designed to enhance the efficiency of growers. Its Motorleaf hardware serves as a plug-and-play solution that allows users to control, monitor, and automate various aspects of their operations. Complementing this hardware is the Motorleaf Operating System, which offers accessible data management through wireless-enabled devices such as desktops, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. By leveraging machine learning and data-driven algorithms, Motorleaf delivers insights that help farmers optimize plant health and improve yield while reducing operational costs. The company's technology significantly enhances harvest forecasting accuracy, achieving reductions in error rates by up to 70% and outperforming human estimates. With a focus on innovation in artificial intelligence, Motorleaf positions itself as a key player in the advancement of agricultural practices.

Instant Financial

Series A in 2018
Instant Financial Inc. is a technology company based in Vancouver, Canada, with an additional location in Montreal, focused on providing fee-free earned wage access solutions for employees. Founded in 2015 and originally named PayHero, the company has developed a mobile application that allows workers to access their earned wages immediately after their shifts. This platform empowers employees to request pay, check their balances, and manage their finances effectively. Employers benefit from the system by streamlining payroll administration and reducing operational costs, while also enhancing employee retention and engagement. Instant Financial's solution bridges the gap between workdays and payday, contributing to financial wellness for millions of workers in the United States.

Keatext

Seed Round in 2018
Keatext Inc. is a Montreal-based company founded in 2010 that specializes in AI-powered text analytics. It offers a cloud-based platform designed to synthesize and analyze customer feedback from various sources, including surveys, online reviews, chat logs, and social media. By utilizing deep learning and natural language processing, Keatext enables businesses to uncover actionable insights from large volumes of unstructured data. The platform helps organizations understand customer sentiment and intent, allowing them to respond effectively to customer needs. With its comprehensive dashboard, Keatext aims to enhance customer experience management and foster meaningful relationships between businesses and their clients.

Busbud

Series B in 2018
Busbud, Inc. offers an online platform for booking intercity bus travel, enabling users to search, compare, and purchase tickets across various destinations in Canada and internationally. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, the company provides extensive travel information, including schedules, prices, reviews, and amenities, through its website and mobile application. Busbud aggregates bus schedules from over 10,463 cities in 89 countries, allowing travelers to plan their trips in multiple languages and currencies. The platform aims to simplify the travel experience by helping users find the best prices and options that suit their needs, while also providing customer support to enhance the booking experience.

Vention

Seed Round in 2018
Vention Inc. is a digital manufacturing platform that simplifies the design and ordering of custom machines for industrial automation. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, the company offers a cloud-based solution that includes a 3D Machine Builder, which features an extensive library of modular components for applications such as automated equipment, robot cells, tooling, and conveyors. Vention's platform allows engineers and manufacturing professionals to design, program, simulate, and order custom factory equipment efficiently, significantly reducing the time typically required for these processes. Additionally, the integration of artificial intelligence helps streamline the design experience, making industrial automation more accessible to both experienced professionals and newcomers in the field.

Keatext

Seed Round in 2018
Keatext Inc. is a Montreal-based company founded in 2010 that specializes in AI-powered text analytics. It offers a cloud-based platform designed to synthesize and analyze customer feedback from various sources, including surveys, online reviews, chat logs, and social media. By utilizing deep learning and natural language processing, Keatext enables businesses to uncover actionable insights from large volumes of unstructured data. The platform helps organizations understand customer sentiment and intent, allowing them to respond effectively to customer needs. With its comprehensive dashboard, Keatext aims to enhance customer experience management and foster meaningful relationships between businesses and their clients.

Peerio Technologies

Seed Round in 2017
Peerio Technologies, established in 2014 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, specializes in secure employee communication software. The company offers a unified platform for messaging and file sharing, featuring real-time collaboration and secure cloud storage, all with end-to-end encryption to ensure privacy and security. Peerio's user base includes major media organizations, and its open-source code has been independently audited.

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. is an artificial intelligence company based in Montreal, Canada, with an additional office in Toronto. Founded in 2016, Element AI specializes in providing AI solutions that help organizations identify opportunities for artificial intelligence and machine learning integration. The company operates an AI as a Service (AIaaS) platform, enabling businesses to launch and develop AI solutions in collaboration with large corporations. Its offerings span various industries, including insurance, banking, manufacturing, logistics, retail, and consumer packaged goods. Element AI emphasizes the operationalization of AI by delivering software products that enhance decision-making and improve business agility. The company also conducts research and development to advance AI technology and maintains partnerships with academic institutions to foster innovation. Through its systems integrator approach, Element AI assists organizations in implementing and commercializing AI solutions tailored to their specific needs.

Automat Technologies

Series A in 2017
Automat Technologies, Inc. is a Montreal-based company that specializes in chatbot technology aimed at enhancing e-commerce personalization. The company enables brands to engage with their customers through advanced mobile messaging and artificial intelligence, facilitating tailored product recommendations and responsive communication. By focusing on individual consumer needs, Automat delivers personalized shopping experiences that significantly outperform traditional digital marketing methods. The company's solutions emphasize security, data privacy, and scalability, providing brands with the tools to truly understand and address their customers' preferences.

Instant Financial

Seed Round in 2017
Instant Financial Inc. is a technology company based in Vancouver, Canada, with an additional location in Montreal, focused on providing fee-free earned wage access solutions for employees. Founded in 2015 and originally named PayHero, the company has developed a mobile application that allows workers to access their earned wages immediately after their shifts. This platform empowers employees to request pay, check their balances, and manage their finances effectively. Employers benefit from the system by streamlining payroll administration and reducing operational costs, while also enhancing employee retention and engagement. Instant Financial's solution bridges the gap between workdays and payday, contributing to financial wellness for millions of workers in the United States.

Bus.com

Series A in 2017
Bus.com is a bus rental platform based in Montreal, Quebec, that specializes in organizing and booking group transportation online. Founded by experienced professionals in the travel industry, the company offers a user-friendly web application that simplifies the process of planning, booking, and managing bus trips for various events, including festivals and sporting events. Its platform features online rental and ticketing services, as well as GPS tracking, allowing passengers to monitor their buses' arrival times. Bus.com aims to enhance the overall experience of group travel by providing a streamlined and efficient solution for shuttle booking.

Vention

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Vention Inc. is a digital manufacturing platform that simplifies the design and ordering of custom machines for industrial automation. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, the company offers a cloud-based solution that includes a 3D Machine Builder, which features an extensive library of modular components for applications such as automated equipment, robot cells, tooling, and conveyors. Vention's platform allows engineers and manufacturing professionals to design, program, simulate, and order custom factory equipment efficiently, significantly reducing the time typically required for these processes. Additionally, the integration of artificial intelligence helps streamline the design experience, making industrial automation more accessible to both experienced professionals and newcomers in the field.

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.

Paper

Seed Round in 2016
Paper, Inc., established in 2014 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with an additional office in Santa Monica, California, is a remote tutoring company. It designs an educational support system platform that offers live help, essay review, real-time feedback, and intervention tools for students and teachers. The platform aims to provide personalized learning support, connecting students with certified educators who can provide contextualized feedback and guide them towards a deeper understanding of academic concepts.

Automat Technologies

Seed Round in 2016
Automat Technologies, Inc. is a Montreal-based company that specializes in chatbot technology aimed at enhancing e-commerce personalization. The company enables brands to engage with their customers through advanced mobile messaging and artificial intelligence, facilitating tailored product recommendations and responsive communication. By focusing on individual consumer needs, Automat delivers personalized shopping experiences that significantly outperform traditional digital marketing methods. The company's solutions emphasize security, data privacy, and scalability, providing brands with the tools to truly understand and address their customers' preferences.

Motorleaf

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Motorleaf is an agriculture technology company based in Sutton, Canada, specializing in artificial intelligence solutions for greenhouse production. Founded in 2015, the company provides a range of hardware and software tools designed to enhance the efficiency of growers. Its Motorleaf hardware serves as a plug-and-play solution that allows users to control, monitor, and automate various aspects of their operations. Complementing this hardware is the Motorleaf Operating System, which offers accessible data management through wireless-enabled devices such as desktops, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. By leveraging machine learning and data-driven algorithms, Motorleaf delivers insights that help farmers optimize plant health and improve yield while reducing operational costs. The company's technology significantly enhances harvest forecasting accuracy, achieving reductions in error rates by up to 70% and outperforming human estimates. With a focus on innovation in artificial intelligence, Motorleaf positions itself as a key player in the advancement of agricultural practices.

Bus.com

Seed Round in 2016
Bus.com is a bus rental platform based in Montreal, Quebec, that specializes in organizing and booking group transportation online. Founded by experienced professionals in the travel industry, the company offers a user-friendly web application that simplifies the process of planning, booking, and managing bus trips for various events, including festivals and sporting events. Its platform features online rental and ticketing services, as well as GPS tracking, allowing passengers to monitor their buses' arrival times. Bus.com aims to enhance the overall experience of group travel by providing a streamlined and efficient solution for shuttle booking.

Instant Financial

Seed Round in 2016
Instant Financial Inc. is a technology company based in Vancouver, Canada, with an additional location in Montreal, focused on providing fee-free earned wage access solutions for employees. Founded in 2015 and originally named PayHero, the company has developed a mobile application that allows workers to access their earned wages immediately after their shifts. This platform empowers employees to request pay, check their balances, and manage their finances effectively. Employers benefit from the system by streamlining payroll administration and reducing operational costs, while also enhancing employee retention and engagement. Instant Financial's solution bridges the gap between workdays and payday, contributing to financial wellness for millions of workers in the United States.

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 Analytics

Series A in 2015
SweetIQ Analytics Corp. specializes in local search marketing solutions aimed at helping businesses convert online searches into in-store visits. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with additional offices in San Francisco and Irvine, the company offers a technology platform that provides local marketing analytics, intelligence, and automation to brands across North America. SweetIQ's services include local analytics, marketing automation, and solutions for online to offline conversions. The platform enables retail chains and marketing agencies to enhance their online presence, manage business information across various platforms, and engage with consumers through reviews and social interactions, ultimately driving foot traffic to physical locations. In September 2020, SweetIQ Analytics was acquired by uberall Inc.

Crew

Series A in 2015
Crew is a curated platform that connects designers and developers with vetted clients seeking web and mobile app design services. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Montréal, Quebec, Crew boasts a trusted network of independent creatives who have collaborated on projects for major companies such as Apple, Google, and Uber. The platform facilitates engagement by providing access to hand-picked, screened professionals in the mobile and web industry, enabling application makers to present their projects effectively. This approach aims to enhance project visibility and conversion rates, ultimately contributing to the success of the applications developed.

Vuru

Seed Round in 2015
Vuru Inc. is a financial technology company based in Montreal, Canada, specializing in online stock research and investment tracking services. Established in 2010, Vuru offers an analysis engine that automates stock analysis, converting complex financial data into clear, accessible reports for self-directed investors. The company's core products include comprehensive stock reports that highlight key fundamentals and valuations, a stock screener designed to help investors identify opportunities based on valuation and qualitative factors, and a portfolio management tool that assists users in evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of their investments. Vuru provides insights covering a wide range of stocks across multiple exchanges, enabling investors of varying skill levels to make informed decisions. As of 2012, Vuru operates as a subsidiary of Wave Financial Inc.

Execution Labs

Series A in 2014
Execution Labs Inc. is a Montreal-based company founded in 2012 that invests in small to medium-sized independent game studios across the Americas and Europe. The company specializes in supporting developers of downloadable titles for mobile devices, PCs, and consoles. Initially operating as a hybrid incubator and accelerator, Execution Labs has transitioned to a model focused on providing hands-on guidance and resources to a network of established studios rather than seeking new investments. By leveraging the expertise of a dedicated in-house team and volunteer mentors, the company aims to enhance the entrepreneurial skills of game developers, thereby fostering their growth as business leaders in the competitive gaming industry.

Provender

Seed Round in 2014
Provender is an online platform based in Montréal, Quebec, that facilitates direct-trade connections between farmers and buyers. Established in April 2013, the company enables farmers to quantify and organize their yields, making this information readily accessible to potential buyers. By leveraging technology, Provender creates a marketplace that delivers fresh, healthy food directly from local farms to customers’ doorsteps. This innovative platform not only streamlines the supply chain from the farm to professional kitchens but also offers tools for chefs and grocers to discover seasonal ingredients and plan their culinary needs effectively.

Busbud

Series A in 2014
Busbud, Inc. offers an online platform for booking intercity bus travel, enabling users to search, compare, and purchase tickets across various destinations in Canada and internationally. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, the company provides extensive travel information, including schedules, prices, reviews, and amenities, through its website and mobile application. Busbud aggregates bus schedules from over 10,463 cities in 89 countries, allowing travelers to plan their trips in multiple languages and currencies. The platform aims to simplify the travel experience by helping users find the best prices and options that suit their needs, while also providing customer support to enhance the booking experience.

Seevibes

Seed Round in 2014
Seevibes is a Montreal-based company founded in 2011 that specializes in audience intelligence for performance marketing across various platforms and advertising networks. The company offers a suite of services, including a comprehensive Audience Management Platform that integrates customer and proprietary audience data to enhance digital campaign performance. Additionally, Seevibes provides an Engagement Graph, which maps social media engagement on platforms like Facebook and Twitter, utilizing advanced techniques such as natural language processing, machine learning, and geo-profiling. Originally focused on social television data, Seevibes has expanded its capabilities to include brand affinity technology and analytics dashboards that help media planners optimize cross-media strategies and monetize the social TV audience. With a growing presence in markets such as Canada, France, the UK, Belgium, Germany, and the US, Seevibes has established itself as a leading provider of smart data targeting, enabling brands and media agencies to effectively reach and engage their target audiences.

Crew

Seed Round in 2014
Crew is a curated platform that connects designers and developers with vetted clients seeking web and mobile app design services. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Montréal, Quebec, Crew boasts a trusted network of independent creatives who have collaborated on projects for major companies such as Apple, Google, and Uber. The platform facilitates engagement by providing access to hand-picked, screened professionals in the mobile and web industry, enabling application makers to present their projects effectively. This approach aims to enhance project visibility and conversion rates, ultimately contributing to the success of the applications developed.

GuestDriven

Series A in 2014
GuestDriven is a hospitality-focused company that specializes in guest engagement solutions. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, it offers a guest relationship management platform designed for hospitality brands. The platform provides a comprehensive suite of integrated tools that enable hotels to target, campaign, and interact with guests throughout their travel experiences. By facilitating direct interactions and learning guest preferences, GuestDriven helps hotels build relationships and upsell inventory through personalized, moment-based offers and communications. This approach empowers guests to personalize their stays, leading to higher satisfaction, improved reviews, and increased brand advocacy. With implementations in over 60 cities worldwide, GuestDriven is committed to transforming the hospitality industry.

Busbud

Seed Round in 2013
Busbud, Inc. offers an online platform for booking intercity bus travel, enabling users to search, compare, and purchase tickets across various destinations in Canada and internationally. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, the company provides extensive travel information, including schedules, prices, reviews, and amenities, through its website and mobile application. Busbud aggregates bus schedules from over 10,463 cities in 89 countries, allowing travelers to plan their trips in multiple languages and currencies. The platform aims to simplify the travel experience by helping users find the best prices and options that suit their needs, while also providing customer support to enhance the booking experience.

Execution Labs

Seed Round in 2012
Execution Labs Inc. is a Montreal-based company founded in 2012 that invests in small to medium-sized independent game studios across the Americas and Europe. The company specializes in supporting developers of downloadable titles for mobile devices, PCs, and consoles. Initially operating as a hybrid incubator and accelerator, Execution Labs has transitioned to a model focused on providing hands-on guidance and resources to a network of established studios rather than seeking new investments. By leveraging the expertise of a dedicated in-house team and volunteer mentors, the company aims to enhance the entrepreneurial skills of game developers, thereby fostering their growth as business leaders in the competitive gaming industry.

Bunch

Seed Round in 2012
Bunch is a Canadian social networking company headquartered in Montreal. It operates a mobile-based platform that connects users with shared interests by facilitating topic-specific discussions. Users can join up to three 'bunches', each centered around a particular subject, and engage with others by sharing content or comments related to these topics. Bunch aims to add depth to social media by fostering meaningful conversations among like-minded individuals. The platform is free to use and accessible via the App Store across North America.

Seevibes

Seed Round in 2012
Seevibes is a Montreal-based company founded in 2011 that specializes in audience intelligence for performance marketing across various platforms and advertising networks. The company offers a suite of services, including a comprehensive Audience Management Platform that integrates customer and proprietary audience data to enhance digital campaign performance. Additionally, Seevibes provides an Engagement Graph, which maps social media engagement on platforms like Facebook and Twitter, utilizing advanced techniques such as natural language processing, machine learning, and geo-profiling. Originally focused on social television data, Seevibes has expanded its capabilities to include brand affinity technology and analytics dashboards that help media planners optimize cross-media strategies and monetize the social TV audience. With a growing presence in markets such as Canada, France, the UK, Belgium, Germany, and the US, Seevibes has established itself as a leading provider of smart data targeting, enabling brands and media agencies to effectively reach and engage their target audiences.

SweetIQ Analytics

Seed Round in 2011
SweetIQ Analytics Corp. specializes in local search marketing solutions aimed at helping businesses convert online searches into in-store visits. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with additional offices in San Francisco and Irvine, the company offers a technology platform that provides local marketing analytics, intelligence, and automation to brands across North America. SweetIQ's services include local analytics, marketing automation, and solutions for online to offline conversions. The platform enables retail chains and marketing agencies to enhance their online presence, manage business information across various platforms, and engage with consumers through reviews and social interactions, ultimately driving foot traffic to physical locations. In September 2020, SweetIQ Analytics was acquired by uberall Inc.

Massive Damage Studios

Seed Round in 2011
Massive Damage, Inc. is a Montreal-based game developer founded in 2010, specializing in location-based mobile gaming experiences. The company is recognized for its innovative gaming engine that integrates social networking features, allowing players to form organic teams based on their proximity and shared interests in specific locations. One of their notable creations is the humorous multiplayer game "Please Stay Calm," which immerses players in a zombie apocalypse setting. By focusing on cooperative gameplay and social interactions, Massive Damage aims to deliver engaging and immersive gaming experiences that leverage the unique dynamics of location-based technology.

Caristix

Seed Round in 2011
Caristix Inc. is a healthcare IT company based in Quebec, Canada, founded in 2009. It specializes in developing software solutions that enhance data flow and interoperability within hospitals and the broader healthcare ecosystem. Caristix offers a range of products, including Caristix Conformance Software, which manages and supports HL7 data exchange, and Caristix Pinpoint Software, designed for message filtering. Additionally, the company provides Caristix Test Software, enabling interface analysts to conduct simulation testing and validate HL7 interfaces. The Caristix HL7 software suite facilitates the automation of interface specification development, testing, and maintenance. By streamlining the HL7 interface management cycle, Caristix aims to reduce deployment and testing times while minimizing the manual workload associated with interfacing projects. Its offerings cater to technology companies and hospital IT teams, making a significant impact on healthcare data management.

GuestDriven

Venture Round in 2011
GuestDriven is a hospitality-focused company that specializes in guest engagement solutions. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, it offers a guest relationship management platform designed for hospitality brands. The platform provides a comprehensive suite of integrated tools that enable hotels to target, campaign, and interact with guests throughout their travel experiences. By facilitating direct interactions and learning guest preferences, GuestDriven helps hotels build relationships and upsell inventory through personalized, moment-based offers and communications. This approach empowers guests to personalize their stays, leading to higher satisfaction, improved reviews, and increased brand advocacy. With implementations in over 60 cities worldwide, GuestDriven is committed to transforming the hospitality industry.

Manyeta

Seed Round in 2011
Manyeta Inc. designs and distributes innovative home monitoring solutions that connect patients with healthcare practitioners and family members. The company provides a personal wellness system that allows for the capture, transmission, and display of critical patient information, facilitating communication with clinical teams. Manyeta’s system includes a GPS-enabled emergency panic button, remote patient monitoring, a home care services calendar, delivery compliance, and virtual visits, ensuring comprehensive support for both patients and clinicians. Its services cater to various health concerns, including diabetes, hypertension, weight management, and heart disease, while also assisting individuals in managing daily living activities. Founded in 1998, Manyeta is headquartered in Laval, Canada, and has additional offices in Montreal and Philadelphia. The company has established a strong market presence in home telehealth, leveraging partnerships to reach over 100 million households in the U.S. as it adapts to the needs of an aging population managing chronic conditions.

GuestDriven

Seed Round in 2011
GuestDriven is a hospitality-focused company that specializes in guest engagement solutions. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, it offers a guest relationship management platform designed for hospitality brands. The platform provides a comprehensive suite of integrated tools that enable hotels to target, campaign, and interact with guests throughout their travel experiences. By facilitating direct interactions and learning guest preferences, GuestDriven helps hotels build relationships and upsell inventory through personalized, moment-based offers and communications. This approach empowers guests to personalize their stays, leading to higher satisfaction, improved reviews, and increased brand advocacy. With implementations in over 60 cities worldwide, GuestDriven is committed to transforming the hospitality industry.

DokDok

Seed Round in 2011
DokDok is a Montreal-based technology startup focused on transforming email communication and collaboration. The company offers a suite of products designed to optimize email data for enhanced productivity. One of its key offerings, Context.IO, serves as an email API that integrates email seamlessly into collaboration and productivity applications, eliminating the cumbersome manual processes often associated with email integration. This allows users to engage with their email data more effectively without altering their existing workflows. Additionally, DokDok provides an attachment management application that simplifies the process of managing email attachments, enabling users to easily find, compare, and work on different versions of documents. This application is accessible for free through the Google Apps Marketplace, further supporting users in streamlining their email-related tasks.

Fabric Engine

Seed Round in 2010
Fabric Engine Inc, founded in 2010 in Montreal, Canada, specializes in software development for the visual effects and gaming industries. The company leverages its team's extensive expertise in 3D animation tools, VFX production, and game development, much of which stems from their prior work at Softimage and Autodesk. Fabric Engine's software platform is designed to facilitate the creation of high-performance, flexible tools that meet the demands of contemporary production environments. This platform enables users to harness the full potential of modern hardware capabilities, including multi-core CPUs and GPUs, while also supporting cloud and mobile deployment. By streamlining the process of developing custom tools for visual effects, real-time visualization, and VR/AR applications, Fabric Engine aims to provide clients with efficient solutions for managing the complexities of large data sets in their projects.

GuestDriven

Seed Round in 2010
GuestDriven is a hospitality-focused company that specializes in guest engagement solutions. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, it offers a guest relationship management platform designed for hospitality brands. The platform provides a comprehensive suite of integrated tools that enable hotels to target, campaign, and interact with guests throughout their travel experiences. By facilitating direct interactions and learning guest preferences, GuestDriven helps hotels build relationships and upsell inventory through personalized, moment-based offers and communications. This approach empowers guests to personalize their stays, leading to higher satisfaction, improved reviews, and increased brand advocacy. With implementations in over 60 cities worldwide, GuestDriven is committed to transforming the hospitality industry.

Beyond the Rack

Venture Round in 2010
Beyond the Rack is a Montreal-based online private shopping club that specializes in offering exclusive deals on a wide range of products, including apparel, accessories, fragrances, furniture, home goods, and electronics. With approximately 15 million active members in Canada and the United States, the company provides access to limited-quantity flash sales featuring discounts of up to 80% on designer and fast fashion merchandise. Beyond the Rack collaborates with over 3,000 prominent fashion brands to deliver these deals. The platform typically hosts 15 to 25 sales daily, each lasting 48 to 72 hours or until the featured items sell out. Members receive advance notifications of upcoming sales tailored to their preferences. Joining Beyond the Rack is free and can be done through the website, marketing partner promotions, or referral links from current members. The company is recognized for its efficient customer service and prompt shipping, solidifying its reputation as a leading retailer in the online fashion space.
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