Summerhill Venture Partners

Summerhill Venture Partners, established in 2007, was a Toronto-based venture capital firm with an additional office in Boston. It invested in early-stage companies across the Northeastern United States and Canada, focusing on digital media, wireless, and information technology sectors. The firm typically invested $500,000 to $4 million per company, with a preference for seed and series A rounds, and aimed to be a lead or co-lead investor. Summerhill sought active involvement in portfolio companies and targeted exits through IPOs, mergers, or sales within four to six years.

Joe Catalfamo

Managing Partner

Gary Rubinoff

Managing Partner

32 past transactions

C2FO

Venture Round in 2016
C2FO is a global on-demand working capital platform that offers fast and flexible access to low-cost capital for nearly 2 million businesses. By utilizing its patented Name Your Rate® technology and a range of working capital solutions, C2FO enables companies to receive payments sooner from large enterprises, thereby unlocking billions in risk-free capital. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Kansas City, USA, C2FO aims to create a more inclusive financial system by ensuring that all businesses have the necessary capital to thrive. The platform helps clients optimize cash flow by allowing them to negotiate better payment terms with suppliers and customers, thereby empowering enterprises of all sizes to manage their working capital effectively. C2FO has facilitated over $275 billion in funding globally.

ScribbleLive

Series D in 2015
ScribbleLive is a content cloud provider headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, that specializes in helping companies manage their content lifecycle. Founded in 2008, the company offers a comprehensive platform designed to empower businesses to create premium content at scale. ScribbleLive's services include content strategy, creative services, implementation, integration, and IT support, enabling clients to effectively engage with their audiences. The platform features capabilities for liveblogging, real-time journalism, and on-the-fly storytelling, allowing organizations to leverage data and creativity for impactful content creation. Through its managed services, ScribbleLive provides program and campaign coverage, complete with dashboards and program reporting, ensuring clients can achieve predictable results in their content efforts.

C2FO

Series E in 2015
C2FO is a global on-demand working capital platform that offers fast and flexible access to low-cost capital for nearly 2 million businesses. By utilizing its patented Name Your Rate® technology and a range of working capital solutions, C2FO enables companies to receive payments sooner from large enterprises, thereby unlocking billions in risk-free capital. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Kansas City, USA, C2FO aims to create a more inclusive financial system by ensuring that all businesses have the necessary capital to thrive. The platform helps clients optimize cash flow by allowing them to negotiate better payment terms with suppliers and customers, thereby empowering enterprises of all sizes to manage their working capital effectively. C2FO has facilitated over $275 billion in funding globally.

ScribbleLive

Series C in 2014
ScribbleLive is a content cloud provider headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, that specializes in helping companies manage their content lifecycle. Founded in 2008, the company offers a comprehensive platform designed to empower businesses to create premium content at scale. ScribbleLive's services include content strategy, creative services, implementation, integration, and IT support, enabling clients to effectively engage with their audiences. The platform features capabilities for liveblogging, real-time journalism, and on-the-fly storytelling, allowing organizations to leverage data and creativity for impactful content creation. Through its managed services, ScribbleLive provides program and campaign coverage, complete with dashboards and program reporting, ensuring clients can achieve predictable results in their content efforts.

BLiNQ Networks

Series B in 2014
BLiNQ Networks Inc. specializes in non-line-of-sight (NLOS) wireless backhaul solutions designed for outdoor small cell networks. Founded in 2008 and based in Plano, Texas, the company provides a range of products, including the X-1200, a dual-band point-to-multipoint adaptive backhaul system, and the X-100, a point-to-multipoint wireless bridge optimized for NLOS environments. BLiNQ's offerings also include high-capacity NodeB backhaul systems, last mile fiber and microwave extension solutions, and leased line replacement options. The company, previously known as Velocity Acquisition, Inc., has a management team with extensive experience in the wireless industry, having previously worked with notable companies such as Nortel Networks, Qualcomm, and Flarion. BLiNQ Networks aims to address the increasing demand for mobile data capacity driven by the proliferation of smartphones and mobile devices. As of 2016, it operates as a subsidiary of Communication Components Inc.

Sonian

Series C in 2013
Sonian, Inc. is a cloud-based information archiving company that specializes in preserving, protecting, and presenting business information for its clients. Founded in 2006 and based in Dedham, Massachusetts, Sonian offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that includes email archiving, a cloud search engine, and Lync archiving solutions, enabling organizations to manage their electronic communications effectively. The platform allows businesses to retain, retrieve, and analyze data for legal, regulatory, and continuity purposes while safeguarding intellectual property. Additionally, Sonian provides email migration services and supports customers in transitioning archived data. With a global clientele exceeding 25,000 customers across 43 countries, Sonian delivers reliable, flexible, and actionable solutions, aimed at enhancing operational insights and efficiency. The company operates as a subsidiary of Barracuda Networks, Inc.

C2FO

Series C in 2013
C2FO is a global on-demand working capital platform that offers fast and flexible access to low-cost capital for nearly 2 million businesses. By utilizing its patented Name Your Rate® technology and a range of working capital solutions, C2FO enables companies to receive payments sooner from large enterprises, thereby unlocking billions in risk-free capital. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Kansas City, USA, C2FO aims to create a more inclusive financial system by ensuring that all businesses have the necessary capital to thrive. The platform helps clients optimize cash flow by allowing them to negotiate better payment terms with suppliers and customers, thereby empowering enterprises of all sizes to manage their working capital effectively. C2FO has facilitated over $275 billion in funding globally.

ScribbleLive

Series B in 2013
ScribbleLive is a content cloud provider headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, that specializes in helping companies manage their content lifecycle. Founded in 2008, the company offers a comprehensive platform designed to empower businesses to create premium content at scale. ScribbleLive's services include content strategy, creative services, implementation, integration, and IT support, enabling clients to effectively engage with their audiences. The platform features capabilities for liveblogging, real-time journalism, and on-the-fly storytelling, allowing organizations to leverage data and creativity for impactful content creation. Through its managed services, ScribbleLive provides program and campaign coverage, complete with dashboards and program reporting, ensuring clients can achieve predictable results in their content efforts.

BLiNQ Networks

Series B in 2012
BLiNQ Networks Inc. specializes in non-line-of-sight (NLOS) wireless backhaul solutions designed for outdoor small cell networks. Founded in 2008 and based in Plano, Texas, the company provides a range of products, including the X-1200, a dual-band point-to-multipoint adaptive backhaul system, and the X-100, a point-to-multipoint wireless bridge optimized for NLOS environments. BLiNQ's offerings also include high-capacity NodeB backhaul systems, last mile fiber and microwave extension solutions, and leased line replacement options. The company, previously known as Velocity Acquisition, Inc., has a management team with extensive experience in the wireless industry, having previously worked with notable companies such as Nortel Networks, Qualcomm, and Flarion. BLiNQ Networks aims to address the increasing demand for mobile data capacity driven by the proliferation of smartphones and mobile devices. As of 2016, it operates as a subsidiary of Communication Components Inc.

Jumptap

Venture Round in 2012
Jumptap is a prominent mobile advertising network that specializes in targeted mobile advertising. It connects with 107 million mobile users in the U.S. and 156 million globally, leveraging an extensive portfolio of technology and strategic partnerships with third-party data providers to gain deep insights into mobile audiences. This enables Jumptap to deliver precise targeting at scale. The company maintains a large network of premium publishers and applications, ensuring continuous campaign optimization to maximize return on investment for advertisers while providing high yields for publishers and developers. Jumptap is also recognized for its commitment to mobile advertising privacy standards and actively engages in industry research, including its Understanding Mobile Audience series and monthly MobileSTAT reports, to enhance mobile opportunities for all stakeholders involved.

Sonian

Series C in 2012
Sonian, Inc. is a cloud-based information archiving company that specializes in preserving, protecting, and presenting business information for its clients. Founded in 2006 and based in Dedham, Massachusetts, Sonian offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that includes email archiving, a cloud search engine, and Lync archiving solutions, enabling organizations to manage their electronic communications effectively. The platform allows businesses to retain, retrieve, and analyze data for legal, regulatory, and continuity purposes while safeguarding intellectual property. Additionally, Sonian provides email migration services and supports customers in transitioning archived data. With a global clientele exceeding 25,000 customers across 43 countries, Sonian delivers reliable, flexible, and actionable solutions, aimed at enhancing operational insights and efficiency. The company operates as a subsidiary of Barracuda Networks, Inc.

ScribbleLive

Series A in 2011
ScribbleLive is a content cloud provider headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, that specializes in helping companies manage their content lifecycle. Founded in 2008, the company offers a comprehensive platform designed to empower businesses to create premium content at scale. ScribbleLive's services include content strategy, creative services, implementation, integration, and IT support, enabling clients to effectively engage with their audiences. The platform features capabilities for liveblogging, real-time journalism, and on-the-fly storytelling, allowing organizations to leverage data and creativity for impactful content creation. Through its managed services, ScribbleLive provides program and campaign coverage, complete with dashboards and program reporting, ensuring clients can achieve predictable results in their content efforts.

Jumptap

Venture Round in 2011
Jumptap is a prominent mobile advertising network that specializes in targeted mobile advertising. It connects with 107 million mobile users in the U.S. and 156 million globally, leveraging an extensive portfolio of technology and strategic partnerships with third-party data providers to gain deep insights into mobile audiences. This enables Jumptap to deliver precise targeting at scale. The company maintains a large network of premium publishers and applications, ensuring continuous campaign optimization to maximize return on investment for advertisers while providing high yields for publishers and developers. Jumptap is also recognized for its commitment to mobile advertising privacy standards and actively engages in industry research, including its Understanding Mobile Audience series and monthly MobileSTAT reports, to enhance mobile opportunities for all stakeholders involved.

C2FO

Series A in 2011
C2FO is a global on-demand working capital platform that offers fast and flexible access to low-cost capital for nearly 2 million businesses. By utilizing its patented Name Your Rate® technology and a range of working capital solutions, C2FO enables companies to receive payments sooner from large enterprises, thereby unlocking billions in risk-free capital. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Kansas City, USA, C2FO aims to create a more inclusive financial system by ensuring that all businesses have the necessary capital to thrive. The platform helps clients optimize cash flow by allowing them to negotiate better payment terms with suppliers and customers, thereby empowering enterprises of all sizes to manage their working capital effectively. C2FO has facilitated over $275 billion in funding globally.

BLiNQ Networks

Series A in 2011
BLiNQ Networks Inc. specializes in non-line-of-sight (NLOS) wireless backhaul solutions designed for outdoor small cell networks. Founded in 2008 and based in Plano, Texas, the company provides a range of products, including the X-1200, a dual-band point-to-multipoint adaptive backhaul system, and the X-100, a point-to-multipoint wireless bridge optimized for NLOS environments. BLiNQ's offerings also include high-capacity NodeB backhaul systems, last mile fiber and microwave extension solutions, and leased line replacement options. The company, previously known as Velocity Acquisition, Inc., has a management team with extensive experience in the wireless industry, having previously worked with notable companies such as Nortel Networks, Qualcomm, and Flarion. BLiNQ Networks aims to address the increasing demand for mobile data capacity driven by the proliferation of smartphones and mobile devices. As of 2016, it operates as a subsidiary of Communication Components Inc.

Sonian

Series B in 2010
Sonian, Inc. is a cloud-based information archiving company that specializes in preserving, protecting, and presenting business information for its clients. Founded in 2006 and based in Dedham, Massachusetts, Sonian offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that includes email archiving, a cloud search engine, and Lync archiving solutions, enabling organizations to manage their electronic communications effectively. The platform allows businesses to retain, retrieve, and analyze data for legal, regulatory, and continuity purposes while safeguarding intellectual property. Additionally, Sonian provides email migration services and supports customers in transitioning archived data. With a global clientele exceeding 25,000 customers across 43 countries, Sonian delivers reliable, flexible, and actionable solutions, aimed at enhancing operational insights and efficiency. The company operates as a subsidiary of Barracuda Networks, Inc.

Vantrix

Venture Round in 2010
Vantrix Corporation is a Montreal-based company that specializes in integrated media processing software aimed at video service providers and mobile operators. Founded in 1994, the company offers a comprehensive suite of solutions, including the Vantrix Media Platform, which supports multi-screen video delivery, video processing, bandwidth optimization, caching, and analytics. Its virtualized video processing platform is designed to be modular and extensible, featuring virtualized GPU capabilities. Additionally, Vantrix provides tools for optimizing mobile video and multimedia messaging operations, as well as a centralized dashboard for managing virtualized applications and physical infrastructure. With deployments in over 65 networks globally, Vantrix is committed to delivering high-performance, scalable solutions that cater to the evolving needs of service providers. The company was previously known as VoiceAge Networks Corporation.

Sonian

Series A in 2009
Sonian, Inc. is a cloud-based information archiving company that specializes in preserving, protecting, and presenting business information for its clients. Founded in 2006 and based in Dedham, Massachusetts, Sonian offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that includes email archiving, a cloud search engine, and Lync archiving solutions, enabling organizations to manage their electronic communications effectively. The platform allows businesses to retain, retrieve, and analyze data for legal, regulatory, and continuity purposes while safeguarding intellectual property. Additionally, Sonian provides email migration services and supports customers in transitioning archived data. With a global clientele exceeding 25,000 customers across 43 countries, Sonian delivers reliable, flexible, and actionable solutions, aimed at enhancing operational insights and efficiency. The company operates as a subsidiary of Barracuda Networks, Inc.

Trust Digital

Series C in 2008
Trust Digital LLC specializes in enterprise smartphone security and management software, catering primarily to government organizations and a variety of industries including financial services, healthcare, and education. The company develops solutions designed to secure, deploy, and manage smartphones, making it particularly beneficial for information technology departments. One of its key offerings is the EMM Console, a browser-based platform that enables centralized management of smartphones utilized by mobile workers. This console provides essential tools for policy management, reporting, and compliance enforcement, ensuring the security of both smartphones and ruggedized devices.

Jumptap

Series D in 2008
Jumptap is a prominent mobile advertising network that specializes in targeted mobile advertising. It connects with 107 million mobile users in the U.S. and 156 million globally, leveraging an extensive portfolio of technology and strategic partnerships with third-party data providers to gain deep insights into mobile audiences. This enables Jumptap to deliver precise targeting at scale. The company maintains a large network of premium publishers and applications, ensuring continuous campaign optimization to maximize return on investment for advertisers while providing high yields for publishers and developers. Jumptap is also recognized for its commitment to mobile advertising privacy standards and actively engages in industry research, including its Understanding Mobile Audience series and monthly MobileSTAT reports, to enhance mobile opportunities for all stakeholders involved.

Vantrix

Series B in 2007
Vantrix Corporation is a Montreal-based company that specializes in integrated media processing software aimed at video service providers and mobile operators. Founded in 1994, the company offers a comprehensive suite of solutions, including the Vantrix Media Platform, which supports multi-screen video delivery, video processing, bandwidth optimization, caching, and analytics. Its virtualized video processing platform is designed to be modular and extensible, featuring virtualized GPU capabilities. Additionally, Vantrix provides tools for optimizing mobile video and multimedia messaging operations, as well as a centralized dashboard for managing virtualized applications and physical infrastructure. With deployments in over 65 networks globally, Vantrix is committed to delivering high-performance, scalable solutions that cater to the evolving needs of service providers. The company was previously known as VoiceAge Networks Corporation.

Radian6 Technologies

Series A in 2007
Radian6 Technologies is a provider of social media monitoring software that enables businesses to listen to and engage in online conversations about their brands. The company’s platform collects discussions from various sources, including blogs, forums, and social networks, and presents the data through an interactive dashboard. This allows users to analyze, manage, and track their social media efforts in real-time. Radian6 offers features such as automated sentiment analysis, customizable reporting tools, and the ability to integrate with customer relationship management and web analytics systems. The platform supports multiple languages and provides tools for identifying influencers and measuring engagement, making it suitable for marketing, communications, and customer support professionals. Additionally, Radian6's mobile application allows users to monitor their brand's online presence on the go, ensuring they remain connected to their audience and can respond quickly to emerging conversations.

Intellon Corporation

Venture Round in 2006
Intellon Corporation, a fabless semiconductor company, engages in the design, develop, manufacture, and marketing of integrated circuits (ICs) for powerline communications or high-speed communications over existing electrical wiring in the United States and internationally. They provides HomePlug-based ICs for home networking, networked entertainment, broadband over powerline access, ethernet-over-coax, smart grid management, and other commercial applications. The HomePlug-based ICs provide connectivity between broadband modems or routers and personal computers, set-top boxes, gaming consoles, and other electronic products within a home; and monitors electrical distribution system, as well as helps in distributing Internet, video-on-demand, and other services.

BridgePort Networks

Series C in 2006
BridgePort Networks, Inc. specializes in developing fixed-mobile convergence applications and offers MobileVoIP solutions tailored for telecommunications service providers. The company provides infrastructure software that integrates mobile and voice over IP (VoIP) services under a single phone number. Its key products include MobileIGNITE, a mobile-to-VoIP roaming solution, and the NomadicONE Network Convergence Gateway, which extends identity phone number services across various access networks such as mobile, cable, DSL, and Wi-Fi. Additionally, BridgePort Networks delivers applications such as Dual-mode Handover, Mobile Business, Mobile IP-Centrex, and Mobile IP-PBX, designed for seamless integration with existing communication systems. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company primarily serves mobile, integrated, broadband, and MVNO providers. As of February 2008, BridgePort Networks operates as a subsidiary of CounterPath Corporation.

Jumptap

Series C in 2006
Jumptap is a prominent mobile advertising network that specializes in targeted mobile advertising. It connects with 107 million mobile users in the U.S. and 156 million globally, leveraging an extensive portfolio of technology and strategic partnerships with third-party data providers to gain deep insights into mobile audiences. This enables Jumptap to deliver precise targeting at scale. The company maintains a large network of premium publishers and applications, ensuring continuous campaign optimization to maximize return on investment for advertisers while providing high yields for publishers and developers. Jumptap is also recognized for its commitment to mobile advertising privacy standards and actively engages in industry research, including its Understanding Mobile Audience series and monthly MobileSTAT reports, to enhance mobile opportunities for all stakeholders involved.

BTI Systems

Series C in 2006
BTI Systems Inc. is a provider of cloud and metro networking software and systems, catering to carriers, colocation, content, service providers, and cloud infrastructure companies globally. Founded in 2000 and based in Kanata, Canada, BTI specializes in high-bandwidth network infrastructure solutions, offering products such as the BTI Intelligent Cloud Connect platforms for cloud service delivery and data center interconnect, Packet Optical Transport platforms for various metro and regional services, and Access and Aggregation Platforms for carrier Ethernet and mobile backhaul applications. The company also provides Ethernet Access Platforms that enable service providers to extend services to customer premises and cell towers. Additionally, BTI offers BTI proNX software for centralized network visibility and control, along with solutions for software-defined networking and network functions virtualization. With over 380 customers, BTI Systems is recognized for its ability to enhance operational efficiencies and deliver high-value services to both businesses and consumers worldwide.

Third Brigade

Series B in 2005
Third Brigade is a privately-held security and compliance software company based in Ottawa, Canada. It specializes in providing security solutions for servers and virtual machines, focusing on application protection to safeguard datacenters. The company offers critical security and compliance software, along with vulnerability response services, designed to protect physical, virtual, and cloud servers, as well as corporate endpoints, from sophisticated malware and malicious activities. Third Brigade's capabilities contribute to enhancing the overall security posture of its clients in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Jumptap

Series B in 2005
Jumptap is a prominent mobile advertising network that specializes in targeted mobile advertising. It connects with 107 million mobile users in the U.S. and 156 million globally, leveraging an extensive portfolio of technology and strategic partnerships with third-party data providers to gain deep insights into mobile audiences. This enables Jumptap to deliver precise targeting at scale. The company maintains a large network of premium publishers and applications, ensuring continuous campaign optimization to maximize return on investment for advertisers while providing high yields for publishers and developers. Jumptap is also recognized for its commitment to mobile advertising privacy standards and actively engages in industry research, including its Understanding Mobile Audience series and monthly MobileSTAT reports, to enhance mobile opportunities for all stakeholders involved.

Capella

Series D in 2005
Capella specializes in wavelength selective switch (WSS) technology, primarily for applications in reconfigurable optical add/drop multiplexers (ROADM) and optical cross connects (OXC). The company's advanced intelligent subsystems are designed to enhance wavelength management, offering dynamic and remote reconfigurability. Capella's products integrate optical channel monitoring, which is crucial for the performance and efficiency of next-generation ROADM systems. By focusing on these technologies, Capella positions itself as a leader in the optical networking industry, providing essential solutions that streamline operations for its users.

Ellacoya Networks

Venture Round in 2005
Ellacoya Networks is a provider of carrier-grade Broadband Service Optimization solutions, specializing in deep packet inspection technology. The company offers tools that enhance application and subscriber awareness for broadband service providers, allowing them to optimize Internet services effectively. Its hardware platforms, such as the e30 and e100, along with a comprehensive suite of software applications, enable service providers to identify subscribers, manage applications on an individual basis, and improve overall performance and customer satisfaction. Ellacoya Networks aims to empower broadband providers to deliver compelling applications and competitive services, ultimately enhancing revenue opportunities. Headquartered in Merrimack, New Hampshire, the company also has offices in London, Tokyo, and Singapore.

Simpler Networks

Series B in 2005
Simpler Networks Inc. is a telecommunications equipment and software manufacturer based in Dorval, Canada, founded in 1999. The company specializes in automated distribution frame (ADF) solutions, including products such as EZ-EDGE, designed for outdoor applications, and EZ-MDF, which automates the management of central office and street cabinet distribution frames. Additionally, Simpler Networks offers EZ-FLOW, an element management system that facilitates central monitoring and control for connection setups and integrates with operational support systems for fault management, inventory, and provisioning. Its innovative products provide non-blocking performance and incorporate test access ports that streamline copper loop qualification, troubleshooting, and service activation. The company serves local service providers directly and through partnerships across North America and Europe, focusing on enhancing the efficiency of telecommunications infrastructure.

Jumptap

Series A in 2005
Jumptap is a prominent mobile advertising network that specializes in targeted mobile advertising. It connects with 107 million mobile users in the U.S. and 156 million globally, leveraging an extensive portfolio of technology and strategic partnerships with third-party data providers to gain deep insights into mobile audiences. This enables Jumptap to deliver precise targeting at scale. The company maintains a large network of premium publishers and applications, ensuring continuous campaign optimization to maximize return on investment for advertisers while providing high yields for publishers and developers. Jumptap is also recognized for its commitment to mobile advertising privacy standards and actively engages in industry research, including its Understanding Mobile Audience series and monthly MobileSTAT reports, to enhance mobile opportunities for all stakeholders involved.
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