Relentless Pursuit Partners

Relentless Venture Fund is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Vancouver, Canada, established in 2008. The fund focuses on investing in preventative and proactive technology solutions that enhance health, activity, and longevity. It targets a diverse range of sectors, including healthcare, digital health, health technology, manufacturing, and wellness. By investing primarily in the United States and Canada, Relentless Venture Fund aims to support innovative companies that optimize health outcomes through advanced technology.

Brenda Irwin

Managing Partner and Co-Founder

16 past transactions

Modality.AI

Seed Round in 2024
Modality.AI, Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2018. It specializes in AI-powered solutions that enhance the efficiency of clinical trials for neurological and mental health therapies. The company's platform utilizes conversational AI to engage patients through naturalistic spoken interaction, allowing for continuous health assessments anytime and anywhere. By analyzing multimodal data, including audio-visual biomarkers, Modality.AI provides objective measures that correlate with clinical outcomes. This innovative approach enables pharmaceutical companies to conduct self-driven assessments and improve the monitoring of health conditions, ultimately facilitating more effective clinical trials.

Modality.AI

Seed Round in 2022
Modality.AI, Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2018. It specializes in AI-powered solutions that enhance the efficiency of clinical trials for neurological and mental health therapies. The company's platform utilizes conversational AI to engage patients through naturalistic spoken interaction, allowing for continuous health assessments anytime and anywhere. By analyzing multimodal data, including audio-visual biomarkers, Modality.AI provides objective measures that correlate with clinical outcomes. This innovative approach enables pharmaceutical companies to conduct self-driven assessments and improve the monitoring of health conditions, ultimately facilitating more effective clinical trials.

LUCID

Seed Round in 2022
LUCID curates and creates personalized therapeutic music using biometrics, psychometrics, and AI to improve mental health and wellness. The company is creating experiences to assist consumers and employers all over the world in better managing anxiety and stress. They have created wellness-focused experiences that deliver benefits in as little as 5 minutes using innovative human-centered design at the intersection of art, science, and technology.

ClaimBuddy

Seed Round in 2022
ClaimBuddy is the operator of a medical support firm that aims to provide a one-stop shop for claim help for patients and hospitals. The company provides individualized claim help through its in-house advisors, who examine customers' medical insurance and handle their questions, allowing clients to ensure hassle-free insurance claims by employing technology.

WayFr

Seed Round in 2021
WayFr is a mobile application that instantly enables shippers and freight brokers to create their personalized load-board (load posting platform) that they can use to receive price quotes and book trucks within their network of carriers. Brokers and Shippers can additionally leverage WayFr registered carrier networks and social media groups to find trucks from outside of their own network.

Modality.AI

Seed Round in 2021
Modality.AI, Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2018. It specializes in AI-powered solutions that enhance the efficiency of clinical trials for neurological and mental health therapies. The company's platform utilizes conversational AI to engage patients through naturalistic spoken interaction, allowing for continuous health assessments anytime and anywhere. By analyzing multimodal data, including audio-visual biomarkers, Modality.AI provides objective measures that correlate with clinical outcomes. This innovative approach enables pharmaceutical companies to conduct self-driven assessments and improve the monitoring of health conditions, ultimately facilitating more effective clinical trials.

Orpyx Medical Technologies

Series A in 2020
Orpyx Medical Technologies Inc. is a Calgary-based company that develops innovative mobility sensor devices aimed at supporting diabetic patients in maintaining their mobility. Founded in 2010, the company offers several key products, including the Orpyx SI sensory insoles, which are designed to manage and prevent diabetic foot ulcers and limb loss by capturing real-time data related to pressure, temperature, and movement. Additionally, Orpyx provides Kinetyx, a mobile in-shoe pressure management system that collects clinical plantar pressure data for various applications, including sports medicine and therapeutic use. Another notable product is SurroGait Rx, which assists multiple sclerosis patients in improving their mobility and balance. Orpyx Medical Technologies emphasizes the importance of prevention in healthcare and collaborates with global stakeholders to promote sustainable health solutions.

Snapclarity

Venture Round in 2019
Snapclarity Inc. is a digital mental health service provider based in Ottawa, Canada, established in 2016. The company focuses on enhancing mental health care through a technology-driven platform that conducts online assessments to determine individual needs. By utilizing advanced algorithms, Snapclarity connects users with therapists who possess the appropriate skills for their specific conditions, facilitating communication through text messages and live video sessions. The service aims to streamline the mental health care process, offering personalized treatment plans that address chronic mental health issues effectively. Snapclarity's innovative approach has demonstrated significant improvements in client outcomes, with a study indicating that 86.5% of clients experienced enhancements in various life functions within 16 weeks of receiving care. The company operates as a subsidiary of CloudMD Software & Services Inc., reflecting its commitment to improving mental health coordination through innovation.

ePACT Network

Series A in 2019
Founded in 2012, ePACT Network provides a communication platform focused on emergency preparedness for families and organizations across North America. Its core service, ePACT, enables users to securely share critical information and communicate effectively during crises.

Canary Medical

Venture Round in 2018
Founded in 2013, Canary Medical specializes in developing implantable sensor technology for remote patient monitoring. Its flagship product, canturio™te, is the world's first 'smart knee' tibial extension that monitors joint performance and transmits data to the cloud autonomously.

Aspect Biosystems

Venture Round in 2017
Aspect Biosystems Ltd. is a biotechnology company based in Vancouver, Canada, specializing in 3D bioprinting and tissue engineering. Founded in 2013, the company leverages proprietary microfluidic 3D bioprinting technology to develop bioprinted tissue therapeutics aimed at transforming disease treatment. By integrating therapeutic cells and materials science, Aspect Biosystems creates allogeneic cell-based tissue therapeutics that can replace or repair damaged organ functions. The company also provides a Lab-on-a-printer technology that allows precise control over biomaterial composition and structure during tissue fabrication. Its innovative platform supports the development of novel therapeutics and enhances understanding in fundamental biology and disease research, catering to pharmaceutical firms and academic institutions focused on respiratory diseases and regenerative medicine. Aspect Biosystems is actively collaborating with researchers and industry leaders to address significant challenges in the field of regenerative medicine.

Wiivv

Series A in 2017
Wiivv Wearables Inc. is a bionics company based in Vancouver, Canada, that specializes in custom 3D printed footwear and wearable gear. Utilizing advanced 3D-mapping technology accessible via a smartphone app, Wiivv designs its products, including insoles and sandals, to fit the unique anatomy of each customer. The company was founded in 2014, and it operates a manufacturing research and development center in San Diego, California. Wiivv's offerings are tailored for various types of footwear, such as running shoes, dress shoes, and casual footwear. The company also collaborates with brands and creators to enhance their product lines by leveraging its proprietary customization platform, which incorporates biomechanics research, computer vision, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to deliver on-demand, digitally manufactured products. All of Wiivv's innovations aim to improve comfort and support for users, helping them move more effectively.

Newtopia

Series A in 2016
Newtopia Inc. is a health technology company based in Toronto, Canada, that specializes in habit change and disease prevention. Founded in 2008, Newtopia operates a proprietary virtual platform that focuses on metabolic risk reduction by creating personalized lifestyle plans informed by social, psychological, and genetic insights. The company seeks to address significant health challenges, such as obesity and chronic diseases, which are linked to unhealthy lifestyle choices and have substantial economic impacts. By utilizing genetic testing and engagement science, Newtopia aims to inspire individuals to adopt healthier behaviors. The company has demonstrated an 80% success rate with beta clients and operates on a cost-effective model, making it an attractive partner for insurers and employers looking to improve health outcomes and achieve a meaningful return on investment. Through strategic partnerships, Newtopia is positioned to scale its innovative solutions in the health engagement market.

TritonWear

Seed Round in 2016
TritonWear is a Canadian wearable technology company based in Kitchener that develops performance wearables and companion software to help coaches and athletes track performance in real time. Its waterproof wearable, paired with mobile and web applications, delivers real-time and post-workout metrics, AI-powered analytics, video motion analysis, and cloud storage, enabling swim teams, coaches, and athletes to monitor progress, identify improvement areas, and make data-driven training decisions.

Epact

Seed Round in 2016
Epact offers cloud-based services for managing legal signatures. They have capabilities like review management, multiple signers, multi-document sending, encrypted document storage, management of the AES algorithm, management of digital signatures, contract editor, management of cases, management of third-party integrations, etc.

ePACT Network

Seed Round in 2016
Founded in 2012, ePACT Network provides a communication platform focused on emergency preparedness for families and organizations across North America. Its core service, ePACT, enables users to securely share critical information and communicate effectively during crises.
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