Techstars

Founded in 2006, Techstars is a global platform that supports and invests in early-stage technology companies. Through its mentorship-driven accelerator programs, seed investments, and venture capital fund, Techstars fosters innovation across various sectors worldwide.

Ethan Austin

Director

Sarah Bain

Managing Director

Tré Baker

Managing Director

Tim Dorr

Managing Director

Jordan Fliegel

Managing Director

Terry Gold

Managing Director

Kirstin Hunter

Managing Director

Matthew Jaeh

Managing Director

Matt Kozlov

Managing Director

Ryan Kuder

Managing Director

Raphaele Leyendecker

Managing Director

Taylor McLemore

Managing Director

Bob Moczydlowsky

Managing Director

Bruno Morency

Managing Director

Zach Nies

Managing Director

Hilla Ovil-Brenner

Managing Director

Melissa Pegus

Managing Director

Julie Penner

Program Director

Martin Schilling

Managing Director

Jason Seats

Partner

Ted Serbinski

Managing Director, Mobility

KJ Singh

Managing Director

Oyin Solebo

Managing Director

Vijay Tirathrai

Managing Director

Caroline Tosbath

Associate

Kartik Varma

Managing Director

Jenna Walker

Managing Director

Anne Wellington

Managing Director

Past deals in Ontario

Weaver & Loom

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Weaver & Loom is a digital platform designed specifically for designers. It facilitates the direct production of bespoke rugs on a just-in-time basis.

Humine

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Humine facilitates collaborative and equitable health research by empowering participants with functional ownership of their health data. It offers a one-stop study hub that simplifies access to studies for participants and accelerates start-ups and outreach efforts for sponsors.

Fractionum

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Fractionum is a Toronto-based platform facilitating fractional ownership in commercial real estate for unaccredited investors. It offers services such as property management, live auctions, financial analysis, and property identification.

Fyyne

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Fyyne is a mobile-first platform that streamlines the process of discovering and booking beauty services, connecting customers with hair and makeup artists in a user-friendly manner. Headquartered in Toronto, with a presence in major cities across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, Fyyne serves as a comprehensive operating system for independent beauty professionals. The platform provides essential tools for beauty artists to establish their brands, engage directly with clients, and efficiently manage payments and appointments. Fyyne emphasizes accessibility and empowerment, particularly for the black community and hair artists, facilitating the marketing and commercialization of their skills in the beauty industry.

Cinchy

Series B in 2022
Cinchy Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in developing a data collaboration platform utilizing data fabric technology. Founded in 2014, Cinchy's platform connects multiple data sources within a networked architecture, allowing organizations to manage and protect their data more effectively. By liberating data from application silos, Cinchy transforms it into a network of federated data products, facilitating real-time collaboration among systems and users. This approach eliminates the inefficiencies and errors associated with traditional data integration methods, such as APIs and spreadsheets, resulting in significant time and cost savings. Cinchy serves a diverse clientele, including major banks, retailers, and educational institutions, helping them accelerate transformation projects, improve data governance, and modernize legacy systems. The company's solutions also enhance compliance and streamline data workflows, ultimately fostering a more efficient and collaborative data environment.

Mosaic Manufacturing

Seed Round in 2022
Founded in 2014, Mosaic Manufacturing specializes in developing hardware and software solutions for multi-material 3D printing. Its patented technology enables industries to create high-quality products on-demand, reducing reliance on traditional manufacturing methods.

Node App

Seed Round in 2021
Node App Inc. is a Canadian company based in Markham, established in 2017. It specializes in developing a mobile application that connects brands, restaurants, and agencies with verified micro-influencers. The platform enables brands to promote their products through these influencers, facilitating effective marketing campaigns. Node App supports over 100 brands across North America, focusing on generating user-generated content (UGC) through streamlined and data-driven campaigns. By leveraging the reach of micro-influencers, Node App enhances brand visibility and engagement in the market.

Treepz

Seed Round in 2021
Treepz is a technology-driven transportation company focused on enhancing mobility across Africa. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Ontario, Canada, Treepz operates in Nigeria, Ghana, Uganda, and Kenya, providing users with a reliable and comfortable commuting experience. Its application allows users to book trips for daily, inter-city, or corporate travel at the tap of a button. The platform offers features such as vehicle assistants, licensed drivers, and e-wallet payments, ensuring that users can book and pay for fast and convenient trips in real-time. Through its innovative approach, Treepz aims to create a safer and more efficient transportation system for commuters in the region.

Curv Health

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Founded in 2017, Curv Health is a virtual clinic that empowers healthcare providers to establish and manage their own practices. It offers a platform connecting patients with registered professionals, including physiotherapists, dietitians, psychotherapists, and counselors, focusing on mental health and performance coaching.

Kepler Communications

Series B in 2021
Kepler Communications designs, develops, and operates satellite networks for global connectivity. It specializes in Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites, PolarConnect for extreme environments, Global Data Service for large data transfers, and everywhereIOT for IoT devices. Serving industries such as maritime, natural resources, research, defense, and logistics.

Voatz

Venture Round in 2021
Voatz Inc., established in 2014 and headquartered in Brookline, Massachusetts, specializes in designing and developing a secure mobile voting application. The company's platform employs blockchain technology, biometric scanning, and real-time voter-verification paper ballots to authenticate voters and securely store votes. Voatz has successfully facilitated over 5 million voters across 140 elections in seven countries, including notable firsts such as the U.S. Federal Election in 2018 and the U.S. Presidential Elections in 2020. Recently, Voatz was selected by 15 cities in Canada for the 2022 Ontario Municipal Elections and used in Mexico's 2024 Presidential Elections, demonstrating its global impact on secure and accessible voting processes.

Treepz

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Treepz is a technology-driven transportation company focused on enhancing mobility across Africa. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Ontario, Canada, Treepz operates in Nigeria, Ghana, Uganda, and Kenya, providing users with a reliable and comfortable commuting experience. Its application allows users to book trips for daily, inter-city, or corporate travel at the tap of a button. The platform offers features such as vehicle assistants, licensed drivers, and e-wallet payments, ensuring that users can book and pay for fast and convenient trips in real-time. Through its innovative approach, Treepz aims to create a safer and more efficient transportation system for commuters in the region.

Treasure Financial

Seed Round in 2020
Treasure Financial is a Toronto-based company founded in 2017 that develops a money management app for kids to build financial literacy. The mobile platform lets parents guide children as they learn budgeting, saving, and the difference between wants and needs, while tracking balances and moving money across saving, spending, giving, and goal accounts. The app provides features such as parental controls, spending limits, automatic savings, and educational resources to reinforce money-management concepts. The business aims to help families cultivate good money habits and basic financial planning through a virtual money tracker that makes money concepts tangible for children. The company was formerly known as Abacus Card.

Salient Energy

Seed Round in 2020
Salient Energy is focused on commercializing an innovative zinc-ion battery developed from research at the University of Waterloo. This battery technology is designed for efficient electricity storage in the power grid, boasting a proprietary cathode that incorporates zinc within its crystal lattice, rather than merely reacting on the surface. This unique approach results in a battery with a relatively high energy density, making it a competitive alternative to traditional lithium-ion batteries. Salient Energy's batteries are not only safer and longer-lasting but also compatible with existing manufacturing processes, allowing for production in current battery factories worldwide. The company's goal is to provide the electric industry with sustainable and reliable energy storage solutions.

Treasure Financial

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Treasure Financial is a Toronto-based company founded in 2017 that develops a money management app for kids to build financial literacy. The mobile platform lets parents guide children as they learn budgeting, saving, and the difference between wants and needs, while tracking balances and moving money across saving, spending, giving, and goal accounts. The app provides features such as parental controls, spending limits, automatic savings, and educational resources to reinforce money-management concepts. The business aims to help families cultivate good money habits and basic financial planning through a virtual money tracker that makes money concepts tangible for children. The company was formerly known as Abacus Card.

Cinchy

Series A in 2020
Cinchy Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in developing a data collaboration platform utilizing data fabric technology. Founded in 2014, Cinchy's platform connects multiple data sources within a networked architecture, allowing organizations to manage and protect their data more effectively. By liberating data from application silos, Cinchy transforms it into a network of federated data products, facilitating real-time collaboration among systems and users. This approach eliminates the inefficiencies and errors associated with traditional data integration methods, such as APIs and spreadsheets, resulting in significant time and cost savings. Cinchy serves a diverse clientele, including major banks, retailers, and educational institutions, helping them accelerate transformation projects, improve data governance, and modernize legacy systems. The company's solutions also enhance compliance and streamline data workflows, ultimately fostering a more efficient and collaborative data environment.

Velocia

Seed Round in 2020
Velocia is a blockchain-based open mobility rewards platform and loyalty solution that connects users with mobility service providers and other stakeholders. It enables mobility campaigns, tracks mobility data, and allows users to earn financial rewards for various mobility actions and behaviors via a mobile app. By incentivizing safe, economical and efficient transportation, Velocia aims to decongest roadways and reduce environmental impacts while facilitating participation of riders, providers and public partners.

SkyWatch

Series A in 2020
SkyWatch is a company that offers a digital infrastructure for the distribution of Earth observation data and derived intelligence. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, it has developed a satellite data intelligence platform that aims to make satellite data accessible to a wide range of users. The platform enables developers to integrate Earth observation data into their applications and workflows efficiently, supporting various applications such as crop monitoring, market prediction, tracking of ships and airplanes, and measuring global warming. By providing tools for data analysis and access to remote sensing datasets, SkyWatch empowers users to leverage satellite data for diverse purposes.

Mayday

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Mayday Labs Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in designing and developing wellness and productivity software solutions. Founded in 2018, the company focuses on creating an AI-assisted scheduling tool that helps users organize and optimize their time effectively. This tool analyzes how time is allocated across various activities and offers calendar management features, including automatic travel time scheduling. By providing personalized assistance and recommendations for daily time management, Mayday Labs aims to enhance productivity and adapt to changing schedules, enabling users to manage their time more efficiently.

Yourika Labs

Seed Round in 2019
Yourika Labs is a Canadian company based in Waterloo, established in 2016, that specializes in developing artificial intelligence-based platforms focused on enhancing online learning experiences. By leveraging extensive AI research from the University of Waterloo, the company has created its proprietary platform, ORBITS, which aims to improve remote learning for high school, university, and college students. The platform offers real-time personalized content for STEM subjects, identifying specific learning gaps and providing machine-powered tutoring that mimics human interaction. Additionally, it delivers valuable learning analytics to instructors, facilitating better engagement between students and teachers while optimizing time management in the educational process.

Salient Energy

Seed Round in 2019
Salient Energy is focused on commercializing an innovative zinc-ion battery developed from research at the University of Waterloo. This battery technology is designed for efficient electricity storage in the power grid, boasting a proprietary cathode that incorporates zinc within its crystal lattice, rather than merely reacting on the surface. This unique approach results in a battery with a relatively high energy density, making it a competitive alternative to traditional lithium-ion batteries. Salient Energy's batteries are not only safer and longer-lasting but also compatible with existing manufacturing processes, allowing for production in current battery factories worldwide. The company's goal is to provide the electric industry with sustainable and reliable energy storage solutions.

Yourika Labs

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Yourika Labs is a Canadian company based in Waterloo, established in 2016, that specializes in developing artificial intelligence-based platforms focused on enhancing online learning experiences. By leveraging extensive AI research from the University of Waterloo, the company has created its proprietary platform, ORBITS, which aims to improve remote learning for high school, university, and college students. The platform offers real-time personalized content for STEM subjects, identifying specific learning gaps and providing machine-powered tutoring that mimics human interaction. Additionally, it delivers valuable learning analytics to instructors, facilitating better engagement between students and teachers while optimizing time management in the educational process.

The GIST

Pre Seed Round in 2019
The GIST is a media company based in Toronto, Ontario, that focuses on providing sports content, experiences, and community specifically for women. Founded in 2017, The GIST curates and contextualizes sports news to empower and engage underserved sports fans who often feel excluded from mainstream conversations. The company offers a variety of platforms, including e-newsletters, social media content, a dedicated website, and GIST Viewing Parties, fostering a sense of community among its audience. By addressing the lack of diversity in the sports industry, The GIST aims to create a more inclusive environment where all fans can connect and engage with sports culture.

Voatz

Series A in 2019
Voatz Inc., established in 2014 and headquartered in Brookline, Massachusetts, specializes in designing and developing a secure mobile voting application. The company's platform employs blockchain technology, biometric scanning, and real-time voter-verification paper ballots to authenticate voters and securely store votes. Voatz has successfully facilitated over 5 million voters across 140 elections in seven countries, including notable firsts such as the U.S. Federal Election in 2018 and the U.S. Presidential Elections in 2020. Recently, Voatz was selected by 15 cities in Canada for the 2022 Ontario Municipal Elections and used in Mexico's 2024 Presidential Elections, demonstrating its global impact on secure and accessible voting processes.

Senso.ai

Seed Round in 2019
Senso.ai Inc. is a Toronto-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in a cloud-based predictive portfolio management platform aimed at the retail banking sector. The platform enhances customer acquisition and discharge prevention by identifying key moments for advisors to engage with customers regarding their banking needs. In addition to its focus on retail banking, Senso.ai offers a Software as a Service (SaaS) product designed for enterprises in various sectors, including financial services, healthcare, and insurance. Its technology employs large language models to facilitate the aggregation of institutional knowledge, streamline information flow within organizations, and provide real-time intelligence on customer interactions, ultimately improving operational efficiency and decision-making.

Halp

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Halp is a Toronto-based platform that supports high school students through the college admissions process. It provides a web app and text-based coach that acts as a 1:1 trainer, guiding students through international and domestic admissions. The service offers peer-driven chat support to help with program research, application writing, offer evaluation, and first-year preparation. Through ongoing digital activities and coaching, Halp assists students in managing their admissions journey and aiming to arrive on campus job-ready.

Flashfood

Series A in 2019
Flashfood is a B-corp certified company that operates a marketplace app connecting North American grocery retailers with consumers. It redirects near-expiry or surplus food from waste streams to motivated shoppers, offering significant savings while reducing food waste.

AirShare

Pre Seed Round in 2019
AirShare, Inc. is a Canadian company based in Ottawa, established in 2002. It specializes in the design and manufacture of the OVERWATCH system, which is designed to detect, track, and safely mitigate the threats posed by wayward and malicious drones. With a team that boasts over 75 years of experience in advanced technology development, AirShare leverages expertise in high technology telecommunications, digital signal processing, embedded systems, and aerospace development to create innovative solutions in the rapidly evolving field of drone technology.

Envoi

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Envoi Technologies Inc. is a logistics company based in Waterloo, Canada, founded in 2017. It operates a mobile application and web-based platform that connects consumers and retail stores with independent contractor couriers, enabling efficient same-day delivery services. Envoi aims to replace traditional courier services by offering a comprehensive logistics model that includes real-time product tracking, evening deliveries, and package insurance. The company serves as a national last-mile partner for enterprise retailers, providing them with end-to-end visibility and a consistent quality of service. This approach helps retailers meet consumer demand for rapid delivery and enhances the overall last-mile experience for customers.

Velocia

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Velocia is a blockchain-based open mobility rewards platform and loyalty solution that connects users with mobility service providers and other stakeholders. It enables mobility campaigns, tracks mobility data, and allows users to earn financial rewards for various mobility actions and behaviors via a mobile app. By incentivizing safe, economical and efficient transportation, Velocia aims to decongest roadways and reduce environmental impacts while facilitating participation of riders, providers and public partners.

Doorr

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Doorr Inc. is a Toronto-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in developing application software for the mortgage industry. The company offers a digital mortgage platform designed to streamline the mortgage process for brokers, agents, and financial institutions. This platform facilitates collaboration between brokers and their clients, providing tools for managing pre-approvals, refinances, and purchases in a centralized location. By digitizing the entire mortgage experience—from document management to deal funding—Doorr enhances efficiency and improves visibility throughout the application and approval process. Its solutions also include data visualization and customizable websites, allowing agents to better serve their clients and navigate the complexities of the mortgage market.

SkyWatch

Venture Round in 2018
SkyWatch is a company that offers a digital infrastructure for the distribution of Earth observation data and derived intelligence. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, it has developed a satellite data intelligence platform that aims to make satellite data accessible to a wide range of users. The platform enables developers to integrate Earth observation data into their applications and workflows efficiently, supporting various applications such as crop monitoring, market prediction, tracking of ships and airplanes, and measuring global warming. By providing tools for data analysis and access to remote sensing datasets, SkyWatch empowers users to leverage satellite data for diverse purposes.

Kepler Communications

Series A in 2018
Kepler Communications designs, develops, and operates satellite networks for global connectivity. It specializes in Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites, PolarConnect for extreme environments, Global Data Service for large data transfers, and everywhereIOT for IoT devices. Serving industries such as maritime, natural resources, research, defense, and logistics.

Cinchy

Seed Round in 2018
Cinchy Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in developing a data collaboration platform utilizing data fabric technology. Founded in 2014, Cinchy's platform connects multiple data sources within a networked architecture, allowing organizations to manage and protect their data more effectively. By liberating data from application silos, Cinchy transforms it into a network of federated data products, facilitating real-time collaboration among systems and users. This approach eliminates the inefficiencies and errors associated with traditional data integration methods, such as APIs and spreadsheets, resulting in significant time and cost savings. Cinchy serves a diverse clientele, including major banks, retailers, and educational institutions, helping them accelerate transformation projects, improve data governance, and modernize legacy systems. The company's solutions also enhance compliance and streamline data workflows, ultimately fostering a more efficient and collaborative data environment.

Brizi

Seed Round in 2018
Founded in 2014, Brizi develops remote-control augmented reality camera systems that automate and monetize fan content. It serves real-time sharing, social sharing, brand messaging, and end-to-end control applications for indoor and outdoor venues globally.

MapYourProperty

Pre Seed Round in 2018
MapYourProperty is a Toronto-based company that specializes in big data visualization for urban planning and development. Founded in 2015, it offers an online mapping application that aids users in identifying properties with development potential by analyzing various environmental and land use indicators. The platform allows users to search property addresses and access digital maps, zoning information, and due diligence reports. Additionally, it highlights key zoning restrictions, development permits, and regulatory and environmental constraints specifically for Toronto and York Region. By simplifying the planning and development process, MapYourProperty enables real estate developers to make informed decisions quickly and efficiently.

Fintros

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Founded in Toronto, Canada in 2016, Fintros is an innovative recruitment platform designed to connect accounting and finance professionals with career opportunities. Its platform enables users to discover roles anonymously, promoting fairness and diversity in hiring.

KitchenMate

Seed Round in 2018
KitchenMate offers on-site food service solutions, specializing in premium vending and micro-market services for offices, commercial buildings, schools, and hospitals in Toronto. Their system includes a smart fridge and cooker, recyclable meal packaging, and in-app loyalty programs.

Cinchy

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Cinchy Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in developing a data collaboration platform utilizing data fabric technology. Founded in 2014, Cinchy's platform connects multiple data sources within a networked architecture, allowing organizations to manage and protect their data more effectively. By liberating data from application silos, Cinchy transforms it into a network of federated data products, facilitating real-time collaboration among systems and users. This approach eliminates the inefficiencies and errors associated with traditional data integration methods, such as APIs and spreadsheets, resulting in significant time and cost savings. Cinchy serves a diverse clientele, including major banks, retailers, and educational institutions, helping them accelerate transformation projects, improve data governance, and modernize legacy systems. The company's solutions also enhance compliance and streamline data workflows, ultimately fostering a more efficient and collaborative data environment.

SkyWatch

Seed Round in 2018
SkyWatch is a company that offers a digital infrastructure for the distribution of Earth observation data and derived intelligence. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, it has developed a satellite data intelligence platform that aims to make satellite data accessible to a wide range of users. The platform enables developers to integrate Earth observation data into their applications and workflows efficiently, supporting various applications such as crop monitoring, market prediction, tracking of ships and airplanes, and measuring global warming. By providing tools for data analysis and access to remote sensing datasets, SkyWatch empowers users to leverage satellite data for diverse purposes.

Cinchy

Seed Round in 2018
Cinchy Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in developing a data collaboration platform utilizing data fabric technology. Founded in 2014, Cinchy's platform connects multiple data sources within a networked architecture, allowing organizations to manage and protect their data more effectively. By liberating data from application silos, Cinchy transforms it into a network of federated data products, facilitating real-time collaboration among systems and users. This approach eliminates the inefficiencies and errors associated with traditional data integration methods, such as APIs and spreadsheets, resulting in significant time and cost savings. Cinchy serves a diverse clientele, including major banks, retailers, and educational institutions, helping them accelerate transformation projects, improve data governance, and modernize legacy systems. The company's solutions also enhance compliance and streamline data workflows, ultimately fostering a more efficient and collaborative data environment.

Senso.ai

Seed Round in 2018
Senso.ai Inc. is a Toronto-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in a cloud-based predictive portfolio management platform aimed at the retail banking sector. The platform enhances customer acquisition and discharge prevention by identifying key moments for advisors to engage with customers regarding their banking needs. In addition to its focus on retail banking, Senso.ai offers a Software as a Service (SaaS) product designed for enterprises in various sectors, including financial services, healthcare, and insurance. Its technology employs large language models to facilitate the aggregation of institutional knowledge, streamline information flow within organizations, and provide real-time intelligence on customer interactions, ultimately improving operational efficiency and decision-making.

Tread

Seed Round in 2018
Founded in Toronto, Canada in 2016, Tread develops a platform for managing construction equipment services. Its software uses data analytics to optimize equipment usage, facilitating interactions among contractors, brokers, and operators as if they were part of the same fleet.

Flipd

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Flipd Inc. is a Canadian company founded in 2016 that develops a digital wellness application aimed at fostering healthy screen habits among users. The application provides various services tailored for students, educators, and productivity enthusiasts. For students, it enables class management by allowing users to join multiple classes, set reminders, track progress, and earn rewards. Educators benefit from a personalized dashboard that offers insights into student performance and classroom metrics. The productivity features include tools for creating schedules, locking phones to minimize distractions, and hiding distracting applications. With over one million users and more than a billion minutes of productive time logged, Flipd is dedicated to helping individuals engage in wellness activities, focus, and achieve a more balanced use of technology. The company has garnered attention from numerous prestigious publications, positioning itself as a significant player in the wellness market.

KitchenMate

Seed Round in 2018
KitchenMate offers on-site food service solutions, specializing in premium vending and micro-market services for offices, commercial buildings, schools, and hospitals in Toronto. Their system includes a smart fridge and cooker, recyclable meal packaging, and in-app loyalty programs.

Wisk Solutions

Seed Round in 2018
Wisk Solutions Inc. is a Canadian company based in Toronto that specializes in developing software for managing alcoholic beverage operations. Founded in 2014, the company offers solutions aimed at optimizing various aspects of inventory management, including consumption analysis, product pricing, and purchase order management. Wisk's software is designed to streamline operations for a diverse clientele that includes hotels, clubs, restaurants, and bars, significantly reducing the time spent on inventory counting and data compilation.

Distributed ID

Seed Round in 2018
Distributed ID Inc. is a Toronto-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in developing a platform for data governance infrastructure focused on the financial services sector. The company's technology facilitates data matching, mapping, and auditing, providing a comprehensive toolkit for big data companies to improve data exchange, governance, and collaboration. Its platform serves as a data gateway, enabling transparent auditing and tracing of transactions while ensuring privacy and compliance. This allows clients to share financial data safely without relying on traditional methods like logins or screen scraping, thereby enhancing the overall integrity and security of data movement within the industry.

Tread

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Founded in Toronto, Canada in 2016, Tread develops a platform for managing construction equipment services. Its software uses data analytics to optimize equipment usage, facilitating interactions among contractors, brokers, and operators as if they were part of the same fleet.

Voatz

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Voatz Inc., established in 2014 and headquartered in Brookline, Massachusetts, specializes in designing and developing a secure mobile voting application. The company's platform employs blockchain technology, biometric scanning, and real-time voter-verification paper ballots to authenticate voters and securely store votes. Voatz has successfully facilitated over 5 million voters across 140 elections in seven countries, including notable firsts such as the U.S. Federal Election in 2018 and the U.S. Presidential Elections in 2020. Recently, Voatz was selected by 15 cities in Canada for the 2022 Ontario Municipal Elections and used in Mexico's 2024 Presidential Elections, demonstrating its global impact on secure and accessible voting processes.

Brizi

Seed Round in 2017
Founded in 2014, Brizi develops remote-control augmented reality camera systems that automate and monetize fan content. It serves real-time sharing, social sharing, brand messaging, and end-to-end control applications for indoor and outdoor venues globally.

SkyWatch

Seed Round in 2017
SkyWatch is a company that offers a digital infrastructure for the distribution of Earth observation data and derived intelligence. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, it has developed a satellite data intelligence platform that aims to make satellite data accessible to a wide range of users. The platform enables developers to integrate Earth observation data into their applications and workflows efficiently, supporting various applications such as crop monitoring, market prediction, tracking of ships and airplanes, and measuring global warming. By providing tools for data analysis and access to remote sensing datasets, SkyWatch empowers users to leverage satellite data for diverse purposes.

Mosaic Manufacturing

Seed Round in 2016
Founded in 2014, Mosaic Manufacturing specializes in developing hardware and software solutions for multi-material 3D printing. Its patented technology enables industries to create high-quality products on-demand, reducing reliance on traditional manufacturing methods.

Kepler Communications

Seed Round in 2016
Kepler Communications designs, develops, and operates satellite networks for global connectivity. It specializes in Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites, PolarConnect for extreme environments, Global Data Service for large data transfers, and everywhereIOT for IoT devices. Serving industries such as maritime, natural resources, research, defense, and logistics.

Algocian

Seed Round in 2016
Algocian Inc. is a Toronto-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in image recognition video analytics software. Its technology enables real-time person detection for both security and automotive applications, allowing any camera—whether digital or analog—to enhance its monitoring capabilities. Algocian focuses on advancing the field of video monitoring through innovative solutions that improve safety and operational efficiency in various environments.

SkyWatch

Seed Round in 2016
SkyWatch is a company that offers a digital infrastructure for the distribution of Earth observation data and derived intelligence. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, it has developed a satellite data intelligence platform that aims to make satellite data accessible to a wide range of users. The platform enables developers to integrate Earth observation data into their applications and workflows efficiently, supporting various applications such as crop monitoring, market prediction, tracking of ships and airplanes, and measuring global warming. By providing tools for data analysis and access to remote sensing datasets, SkyWatch empowers users to leverage satellite data for diverse purposes.

Sprout

Convertible Note in 2016
Sprout is a health engagement platform based in Toronto, Ontario, that focuses on enhancing workplace wellbeing through comprehensive corporate wellness solutions. Founded in 2012 by Martha Switzer and Christina Ford, the platform equips employees with resources to adopt healthier lifestyles while providing employers with tools to manage and assess the impact of wellness initiatives. By promoting physical activity tailored to individual preferences, Sprout aims to improve employee satisfaction and retention, ultimately helping companies realize a better return on their wellness investments. The platform not only facilitates healthier living at work but also supports overall wellbeing at home, reinforcing the importance of a holistic approach to corporate wellness.

Kepler Communications

Seed Round in 2016
Kepler Communications designs, develops, and operates satellite networks for global connectivity. It specializes in Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites, PolarConnect for extreme environments, Global Data Service for large data transfers, and everywhereIOT for IoT devices. Serving industries such as maritime, natural resources, research, defense, and logistics.

Navut

Seed Round in 2016
Navut Inc. is a Montreal-based company that provides an online platform designed to assist individuals relocating to new cities in Canada. Established in 2012, Navut addresses the challenges faced by the approximately 4.8 million people moving within the country each year by offering a comprehensive tool that matches users with neighborhoods that suit their lifestyle. The platform allows users to input personal criteria and preferences, which are then combined with official city data to generate tailored neighborhood suggestions. Users can explore detailed Neighborhood Profiles, which include information on demographics, housing prices, school quality, crime rates, local businesses, and transportation options. Additionally, once users identify a suitable neighborhood, Navut connects them with local real estate professionals, streamlining the process of finding available properties and facilitating a smoother transition to their new homes. The service is available in major Canadian cities, including Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, and Winnipeg.

Zighra

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Zighra Inc. is a mobile security company based in Ottawa, Canada, founded in 2009. It specializes in continuous authentication and fraud detection, providing a platform that enhances security while improving user experience. Zighra's technology eliminates the need for traditional passwords by utilizing unique digital signatures and adaptive intelligence to secure user and workforce identities. The company's solutions are designed to automatically recognize users, offering an invisible layer of security that helps clients identify and respond to potential cyber threats and unauthorized access in real time.

Sprout

Series A in 2015
Sprout is a health engagement platform based in Toronto, Ontario, that focuses on enhancing workplace wellbeing through comprehensive corporate wellness solutions. Founded in 2012 by Martha Switzer and Christina Ford, the platform equips employees with resources to adopt healthier lifestyles while providing employers with tools to manage and assess the impact of wellness initiatives. By promoting physical activity tailored to individual preferences, Sprout aims to improve employee satisfaction and retention, ultimately helping companies realize a better return on their wellness investments. The platform not only facilitates healthier living at work but also supports overall wellbeing at home, reinforcing the importance of a holistic approach to corporate wellness.

Sprout

Series A in 2014
Sprout is a health engagement platform based in Toronto, Ontario, that focuses on enhancing workplace wellbeing through comprehensive corporate wellness solutions. Founded in 2012 by Martha Switzer and Christina Ford, the platform equips employees with resources to adopt healthier lifestyles while providing employers with tools to manage and assess the impact of wellness initiatives. By promoting physical activity tailored to individual preferences, Sprout aims to improve employee satisfaction and retention, ultimately helping companies realize a better return on their wellness investments. The platform not only facilitates healthier living at work but also supports overall wellbeing at home, reinforcing the importance of a holistic approach to corporate wellness.

Market IQ

Seed Round in 2014
Founded in Toronto in 2012, Market IQ is a predictive analytics platform that provides real-time insights from structured and unstructured data. It uses artificial intelligence and natural language processing to help businesses make informed decisions, identify crisis situations, and minimize reputational damage.

SpotHero

Series A in 2014
Founded in 2011, SpotHero is a leading independent marketplace for parking reservations in North America. It offers a mobile application and website that enables drivers to locate, price, compare, and reserve discounted parking spots from various garages and lots.

Onion Corporation

Convertible Note in 2014
Onion Corporation specializes in developing and delivering computing and connectivity devices tailored for the Internet of Things (IoT). Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional offices in Toronto and Shenzhen, the company provides a wide array of products, including wireless microprocessor modules, IoT development kits, consumer products, and various development boards. Onion Corporation's offerings cater to a diverse clientele, including makers, developers, students, and commercial and industrial original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Its solutions enable hardware developers to effectively connect their devices to the internet, streamlining the development process and allowing users to concentrate on their core hardware innovations. The company's products are available online and through various resellers and distributors, both domestically and internationally.

Sprout

Seed Round in 2013
Sprout is a health engagement platform based in Toronto, Ontario, that focuses on enhancing workplace wellbeing through comprehensive corporate wellness solutions. Founded in 2012 by Martha Switzer and Christina Ford, the platform equips employees with resources to adopt healthier lifestyles while providing employers with tools to manage and assess the impact of wellness initiatives. By promoting physical activity tailored to individual preferences, Sprout aims to improve employee satisfaction and retention, ultimately helping companies realize a better return on their wellness investments. The platform not only facilitates healthier living at work but also supports overall wellbeing at home, reinforcing the importance of a holistic approach to corporate wellness.

SpotHero

Venture Round in 2012
Founded in 2011, SpotHero is a leading independent marketplace for parking reservations in North America. It offers a mobile application and website that enables drivers to locate, price, compare, and reserve discounted parking spots from various garages and lots.

SpotHero

Seed Round in 2012
Founded in 2011, SpotHero is a leading independent marketplace for parking reservations in North America. It offers a mobile application and website that enables drivers to locate, price, compare, and reserve discounted parking spots from various garages and lots.

Simply Good Technologies

Seed Round in 2012
Simply Good Technologies, founded in Kitchener, Ontario in 2008, specializes in developing innovative technological solutions, initially focusing on image recognition for mobile devices with its product 'Capturefy.' This technology allowed users to gain information about art exhibits through point-and-shoot capabilities. Building on this foundation, Simply Good expanded into retail applications, collaborating with one of Canada's largest retailers to enhance consumer engagement through mobile technology. Their offerings include features such as product barcode scanning, digital flyer browsing, and mobile promotions. Additionally, the company has developed an online coupon analytics platform that enables retailers and restaurants to provide digital coupons for immediate redemption, along with real-time feedback, thereby enhancing customer interaction and satisfaction. Simply Good Technologies is committed to creating advanced solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of its clients.
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