Silicon Valley Bank

Silicon Valley Bank is a commercial bank headquartered in Santa Clara, California, specializing in providing diversified financial services to companies in technology, life sciences, cleantech, venture capital, private equity, and premium wine sectors. Established in 1983, it offers a range of services including debt financing, treasury management, corporate investment, and international banking. The bank operates through 27 offices in the United States and has an international presence with seven operations worldwide. By leveraging its industry expertise and global connections, Silicon Valley Bank aims to enhance the success potential of its clients, which include both emerging growth and established businesses. Additionally, its UK branch, founded in 2010, facilitates cross-border transactions and supports clients in meeting their strategic needs. The bank is recognized for its commitment to service excellence and innovation within the financial sector.

Trefor Bacon

Managing Director

Greg Becker

CEO

Julie Betts

Managing Director

Gerald Brady

Managing Director, SVB Network

Samantha Colletti

Director

Peter Freyer

Managing Director of National Healthcare Sponsor Finance and Life Sciences

Dennis Grunt

Director

Nicole Hawkey

Director

Stephen Lowery

Managing Director

Scott McCarty

Director - Life Sciences

Andrew Oddo

Managing Director, Startup Banking

Eric Otterson

Managing Director

Robert Parker

Director

Sameer Paul

Director

Priya Rajan

Managing Director - India and Middle East and North Africa

Laura Scott

Managing Director

Ben Tickler

Managing Director - Enterprise Software

Past deals in Ontario

Vive Crop Protection

Debt Financing in 2022
Vive Crop Protection, Inc. is a Canadian company based in Mississauga, with additional operations in Boston and Calgary. Founded in 2006, the company develops and markets innovative crop protection products, including fungicides, insecticides, and nematicides. Vive utilizes its proprietary Allosperse Delivery System, a groundbreaking nanotechnology, to enhance the effectiveness of its products and provide new solutions for farmers. This technological advancement positions Vive at the forefront of agricultural innovation, enabling the company to meet the evolving needs of the agricultural sector.

SWTCH

Debt Financing in 2022
SWTCH Energy Inc. provides electric vehicle (EV) charging and energy management solutions tailored for high-density urban environments. Founded in 2016 and based in Toronto, Canada, the company focuses on facilitating the transition to electric mobility by offering services for multi-residential, workplace, commercial, retail, and residential settings. Its innovative platform optimizes charger usage through features such as intelligent load management, real-time usage analytics, and seamless integration with existing electrical systems. SWTCH is dedicated to improving EV charging accessibility, thereby supporting the growing demand for electric vehicles and promoting sustainability. By enhancing charging infrastructure, the company aims to attract eco-conscious tenants, employees, and customers while delivering economic and environmental benefits associated with widespread EV adoption.

Seekda

Debt Financing in 2022
Kognitiv is redefining how consumer loyalty is created and nourished globally. We help our clients sell more, and recognize a higher yield, by crafting smarter loyalty and reward programs using machine learning and data science. We deliver quantifiable and sustainable loyalty gains to the world’s most reputable companies. Our central technology, the Loyalty Capital Network™, brings asset owners and member brands together in a new peer to peer network – unearthing lost value to intelligently match consumer needs and future intentions with a vast collection of capital-intense assets like flights and hotel rooms. Our skills are focused on generating peer to peer marketplaces that serve the best interests of all parties and our efforts continuously amplify the beneficial effects of this new form of value creation. We are the catalyst that will finally make business truly Open, Transparent and Collaborative. Kognitiv is headquartered in Waterloo, Canada, with over 220 team members in Canada (Waterloo, Mississauga, and Toronto), Argentina (La Plata), Austria (Vienna), Hong Kong, India (Bengaluru and Pune), UK (London, Manchester, and Bournemouth) and United States (Charlottesville).

GoBolt

Series B in 2021
GoBolt, formerly known as Second Closet Incorporated, provides valet self-storage services that enable customers to store their belongings conveniently and securely. Founded in 2017 and based in Toronto, Canada, the company offers a comprehensive solution where customers can schedule pickups and returns of their items. GoBolt delivers boxes for customers to use for storage, then collects these items to be stored in a climate-controlled warehouse. The service is designed to be user-friendly, allowing clients to pay only for the space they utilize, making it an affordable option for those in need of storage solutions.

GoBolt

Debt Financing in 2021
GoBolt, formerly known as Second Closet Incorporated, provides valet self-storage services that enable customers to store their belongings conveniently and securely. Founded in 2017 and based in Toronto, Canada, the company offers a comprehensive solution where customers can schedule pickups and returns of their items. GoBolt delivers boxes for customers to use for storage, then collects these items to be stored in a climate-controlled warehouse. The service is designed to be user-friendly, allowing clients to pay only for the space they utilize, making it an affordable option for those in need of storage solutions.

Fellow

Series A in 2021
Fellow Insights, Inc. is a Canadian company founded in 2017 that specializes in cloud-based employee management software. The platform is designed to support managers, team leaders, and employees in planning and managing various work interactions, including one-on-one meetings, team meetings, performance reviews, and feedback sessions. By offering personalized recommendations, Fellow aims to enhance team collaboration and bonding. Its tools facilitate effective communication and goal-setting, making it suitable for teams of all sizes. The software serves as a lightweight application that empowers leaders to optimize their management practices and foster a productive work environment.

Tealbook

Debt Financing in 2021
Tealbook, Inc. operates an online supplier knowledge management and procurement platform aimed at enhancing buyer-supplier relationships. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, the company consolidates and centralizes credible supplier information, including company details, product offerings, social media feeds, and diversity certifications. This data-driven platform facilitates procurement teams in identifying qualified suppliers, collaborating with stakeholders, and improving visibility and analytics across the supplier base. Tealbook integrates seamlessly with various enterprise systems, such as ERP and contract management tools, to streamline procurement processes. Since its incorporation in 2012, Tealbook has gained recognition for its innovative approach, earning placements on lists like the CIX Top 20 and the Gartner Cool Vendor list. The platform is designed to empower organizations by providing access to a broader ecosystem of qualified suppliers, thereby enabling agile procurement and fostering meaningful partnerships.

AutoLeap

Debt Financing in 2020
AutoLeap Incorporated provides a software platform designed for automotive repair shops to enhance their operational efficiency. Founded in 2019 and based in Toronto, Canada, the platform facilitates the organization of daily tasks, job scheduling, digital inspections, technician management, and customer invoicing. By streamlining these processes, AutoLeap enables repair shop owners to engage with customers more effectively, optimize technician performance, and ultimately increase revenue. The software's user-friendly interface supports automotive businesses in overseeing their operations and accessing performance data in real time.

Properly

Debt Financing in 2020
Properly Inc. is a residential real estate company founded in 2018 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada. The company offers a streamlined solution for homeowners looking to sell their properties, utilizing technology and local market expertise to simplify the process. Properly provides fair-market offers and allows sellers to close on their own timeline, alleviating common stressors associated with home sales, such as extended showings, repairs, and the risk of buyers backing out. Through its online platform, Properly facilitates the buying and selling of residential properties, aiming to create a more efficient and user-friendly experience for families navigating the real estate market.

Symend

Series B in 2020
Symend Inc. develops a digital engagement platform designed to enhance debt recovery processes while prioritizing positive customer experiences. Founded in 2016 and based in Calgary, Canada, with additional offices in Toronto and Denver, the company utilizes behavioral science and advanced analytics to provide enterprise clients with insights into consumer behavior. This enables businesses to engage customers effectively and encourages them to resolve past due bills through personalized communications, self-service tools, and flexible repayment options. Symend's platform incorporates features such as treatment planning and campaign management, aiming to reduce debt delinquency and improve customer satisfaction. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including telecommunications, financial services, utilities, and media, and operates globally across North America, Latin America, and the Asia-Pacific region.

Illumin

Post in 2020
AcuityAds is a technology company that enables marketers to connect intelligently with their most meaningful audiences through digital media. A Self-Serve programmatic marketing platform, powered by machine learning, is at the core of its business. This is accompanied by strategic digital advertising solutions that cater to social, mobile and video-specific needs. AcuityAds empowers marketers by offering transparency on costs and brand safety, and real-time reporting and analytics, bringing accountability to programmatic advertising to deliver business results. AcuityAds is headquartered in Toronto, Canada with sales offices in New York City, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Vancouver, Calgary and Montreal. For more information, visit AcuityAds.com.

AdHawk Microsystems

Debt Financing in 2020
AdHawk Microsystems Inc. specializes in developing eye and gesture tracking software technology alongside micro-electromechanical systems for mobile and wearable devices. Founded in 2015 and located in Kitchener, Canada, the company offers a camera-free eye tracking system that facilitates mobile data capture and supports advancements in augmented and virtual reality solutions. AdHawk aims to create a seamless layer of technology that intuitively responds to the needs, intents, and emotional states of users, ultimately enhancing their everyday experiences.

ResQ

Funding Round in 2020
ResQ is the all-in-one app to request, track and pay for your restaurant's repair and maintenance needs.

Rimilia

Venture Round in 2020
Rimilia creates software finance people love by enabling tight integration between the front and back office. Rimilia provides companies around the globe increased revenue per customer, clearer information and better control over cash flow. As a global solution, Rimilia works with any currency, any bank, any ERP, in any country and language. Rimilia has offices located in Bromsgrove and London in the UK, Denver, Colorado in the US, and Toronto in Canada.

Delphia

Series A in 2019
Delphia Inc. is a Toronto-based company that provides an innovative investment platform, allowing individuals to transform their personal data into investment capital. By participating in artificially intelligent surveys, users can share insights about their lives and perspectives, which Delphia uses to enhance investment returns. This approach enables users to build wealth without needing initial financial resources, marking a significant shift in how investment opportunities are accessed. Delphia's platform empowers individuals by strategically managing their data, creating a competitive advantage in financial markets and facilitating informed decision-making. Through this model, Delphia aims to drive economic empowerment and sustainable growth for both individual and institutional investors.

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.

Parity

Debt Financing in 2019
Parity is a software for buildings that automatically manages their energy and tracks their savings.

Xanadu

Series A in 2019
Xanadu Quantum Technologies Inc., founded in 2016 and based in Toronto, Canada, specializes in developing photonic quantum computers. The company integrates quantum silicon photonic chips into existing hardware to create full-stack quantum computing solutions. Xanadu offers several software tools, including PennyLane, a Python library for quantum machine learning and hybrid quantum-classical computations, and Strawberry Fields, an open-source programming language for quantum computing. The company aims to make quantum computing accessible and beneficial by addressing real-world challenges and enhancing computational capabilities beyond classical methods. By combining expertise from leading scientists and industry professionals, Xanadu is positioning itself as a significant player in the quantum technology landscape.

Borrowell

Series B in 2019
Borrowell Inc. is a financial services company based in Toronto, Canada, founded in 2014. It operates an online marketplace-lending platform that connects borrowers with lenders, offering a variety of financial products, including personal loans and credit cards. Borrowell provides Canadians with tools to manage their financial well-being, including free credit score monitoring and personalized recommendations for financial products from various partners. The platform aims to simplify the borrowing process by empowering users to make informed decisions, access low-interest loans, and improve their overall financial health. Through its innovative approach, Borrowell seeks to enhance the borrowing experience for Canadians.

Jam City

Venture Round in 2019
Jam City, Inc. develops mobile games. Jam City, Inc. was formerly known as SGN Games, Inc. and changed its name to Jam City, Inc. in September 2016. The company was founded in 2007 and is based in Culver City, California with studios in Los Angeles, Seattle, San Francisco, San Diego, and Buenos Aires; and a subsidiary in Toronto, Canada.

HLS Therapeutics

Post in 2018
HLS is dedicated to the stewardship of branded pharmaceuticals through their life cycles post - exclusivity. HLS ensures the availability of treatments critical to patients and their caregivers with the brand names they trust.

Inkbox

Debt Financing in 2018
Inkbox is a Toronto-based company specializing in semi-permanent tattoos and tattoo kits. Founded by brothers Tyler and Braden Handley, Inkbox emerged from their desire for a tattoo experience that avoids the permanence typically associated with traditional tattoos. The company offers tattoo kits that include an applicator, tattoo ink, gloves, a pre-moistened cloth, and an ethyl alcohol wipe. Inkbox tattoos are made from an organic fruit-based formula that allows the designs to last for about two weeks while providing the look and feel of real tattoos. Customers can choose from a diverse range of designs across various categories, including nature, music, and quotes, or they can create custom designs. The application process is straightforward, enabling users to apply tattoos at home without the need for needles.

Illumin

Post in 2018
AcuityAds is a technology company that enables marketers to connect intelligently with their most meaningful audiences through digital media. A Self-Serve programmatic marketing platform, powered by machine learning, is at the core of its business. This is accompanied by strategic digital advertising solutions that cater to social, mobile and video-specific needs. AcuityAds empowers marketers by offering transparency on costs and brand safety, and real-time reporting and analytics, bringing accountability to programmatic advertising to deliver business results. AcuityAds is headquartered in Toronto, Canada with sales offices in New York City, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Vancouver, Calgary and Montreal. For more information, visit AcuityAds.com.

OTTO Motors

Series B in 2016
OTTO Motors, a subsidiary of Clearpath Robotics Inc., specializes in designing and developing autonomous mobile robots for material handling in manufacturing facilities and warehouses. Founded in 2015 and based in Kitchener, Canada, the company offers two primary products: the OTTO 100, which handles human-scale payloads like boxes and carts, and the OTTO 1500, designed for larger loads such as pallets and racks. These self-driving vehicles utilize infrastructure-free navigation to ensure safe and efficient transportation in dynamic production environments, with applications spanning various industries, including automotive, medical devices, aerospace, and logistics. OTTO Motors combines proprietary hardware, software, and services to enhance operational excellence for its customers.

Agreement Express

Debt Financing in 2016
Agreement Express Inc. offers a Software-as-a-Service platform that automates the onboarding and underwriting processes primarily for financial services firms, including payment service providers and wealth management companies. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, with additional offices in Boston and Toronto, the company enables organizations to efficiently manage the intake of new merchant applications and automate workflows, thereby enhancing customer experiences. Its platform supports firms of all sizes, allowing them to open client accounts more quickly and at a lower cost while processing extensive amounts of customer data. Agreement Express's solution is utilized by notable global companies to streamline operations and improve client interactions, making it a valuable tool in the competitive financial services landscape. The company was previously known as Recombo Inc. before rebranding in October 2015.

Nulogy

Venture Round in 2014
Nulogy Corporation specializes in cloud-based software solutions for contract packaging and supply chain operations. Founded in 2002 and based in Toronto, Canada, the company offers its flagship product, PackManager, which streamlines contract packaging workflows through features like quoting, planning, warehouse management, production, quality control, invoicing, and reporting. Additionally, Nulogy provides QCloud, a software solution that enhances quality control processes and facilitates data collection and analysis. The company serves various market segments, including food, beverage, consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, high-tech, and hard goods, both in Canada and internationally. Nulogy aims to empower clients by improving responsiveness, automation, and collaboration in their supply chains, ultimately enabling greater product customization and operational efficiency.

Q4

Venture Round in 2014
Q4 Inc. specializes in providing cloud-based investor relations and capital market solutions to clients in Canada and globally. The company offers an integrated platform that includes Q4 Desktop, which equips investor relations officers with essential tools and insights for effective decision-making and communication with investors. Q4 designs and develops corporate websites and online reports, facilitating dynamic corporate storytelling. Its services encompass media access through a news platform, audio and video webcasting, and comprehensive analytics that track institutional trading activities and market trends. Q4 also delivers insights into website performance and user behavior, alongside support services such as client success management and a dedicated IPO subsidy program. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Toronto, Q4 operates additional offices in New York and Chicago, with a subsidiary in Copenhagen, serving over 2,200 prominent brands worldwide.

D2L

Series B in 2014
D2L Corporation, founded in 1999 and headquartered in Kitchener, Canada, specializes in cloud-based learning solutions for various sectors, including higher education, K-12, healthcare, government, and enterprises. Its primary offering, Brightspace, is an integrated online learning platform designed to enhance the educational experience by providing tools that foster engagement and accessibility. Brightspace includes a range of features such as learning object management, course recommendation tools, adaptive learning capabilities, and online grading solutions, all aimed at supporting both learners and educators. The platform also offers mobile applications and resources to help students manage their academic activities effectively. D2L serves over 700 clients and more than 8 million learners globally, striving to make quality learning experiences accessible and impactful across diverse educational landscapes.

POET Technologies

Post in 2011
POET Technologies Inc. specializes in designing, developing, manufacturing, and selling opto-electronic solutions, primarily through its innovative platform, the POET Optical Interposer. This technology allows for the seamless integration of electronic and photonic devices into a single multi-chip module, utilizing advanced wafer-level semiconductor manufacturing techniques. The integration offered by the POET Optical Interposer reduces the need for costly components and labor-intensive assembly methods common in traditional photonics, making it a cost-effective solution for various applications. The company serves multiple high-growth markets, including data centers, telecommunications, the Internet of Things, automotive LIDAR, and on-board optics. Established in 1972 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, POET Technologies also has operations in the United States and Singapore, focusing on advancing its product offerings in the evolving landscape of computing technologies.

eVestment

Venture Round in 2010
eVestment is a global provider of institutional investment data intelligence and analytic solutions, offering a comprehensive dataset through its online eVestment Global Database. The company is recognized for its user-friendly products and strong commitment to client service. Its eVestment Analytics system sets the standard for online manager comparisons and competitive intelligence, while the Omni system addresses industry challenges related to redundant data requests by automating data transformation and updates. This allows clients to conduct in-depth research and generate insightful analysis, enhancing overall efficiency. eVestment serves a diverse clientele, including investment consultants, asset managers, and plan sponsors, and has received accolades such as being named the “Most Influential Database” by FundFire. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Atlanta, eVestment also maintains offices in major financial hubs, including New York, London, Sydney, and Hong Kong.
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