Telus

TELUS Corporation, headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, is a leading telecommunications company operating primarily in Canada. It offers a wide range of services, including wireless and wireline voice and data services, Internet Protocol (IP) services, television services, cloud-based solutions, healthcare technology, customer care services, and smart security solutions. As of October 2020, TELUS served over 15.4 million customer connections across various services. In addition to its core telecommunications business, TELUS has expanded into adjacent sectors such as agriculture technology (through TELUS Agriculture) and health technology (through TELUS Health). The company is also committed to using technology for social good and community investment. TELUS Ventures, the company's strategic investment arm, actively invests in innovative technologies that align with TELUS' business and have a positive social impact.

Terry Doyle

Managing Partner and Vice President

Mathew George

Co-Founder and Vice President

Brian Spencer Martin

Investment Director and Partner

Mario Mele

Vice President Corporate Strategy and Controller

Tobias Mueller-Glodde

Principal - TELUS Pollinator Fund for Good

Past deals in Ontario

Acorn Biolabs

Series A in 2024
Acorn Biolabs, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Toronto, Canada, founded in 2017. The company specializes in providing a take-home human cell cryopreservation service that focuses on non-invasive, follicle-based cell collection methods. Acorn Biolabs aims to preserve healthy young cells for potential future use in regenerative treatments, including gene therapies and stem cell therapeutics. Its services are accessible directly to consumers through both at-home and in-clinic collections, and the company partners with various clinics and pharmacies to expand its reach across Canada.

Trexity

Seed Round in 2022
Trexity is a logistics platform that enables on-demand shipping services and offers customers the ability to ship items anytime and anywhere. Launched in 2019 and based in Ottawa, Ontario, the platform features a unique driver marketplace, allowing users to photograph their packages, enter shipment details, and select a driver traveling along the desired route. Trexity provides real-time tracking for each delivery, ensuring customers receive direct notifications at every stage of the shipping process. This service facilitates both on-demand and scheduled same-day deliveries, catering to the needs of businesses and individual users alike.

Sprout

Acquisition in 2022
Sprout is a health engagement platform enabling workplace wellbeing for corporate wellness. The platform provides employees with the resources needed to lead healthy lifestyles and to provide management with a solution to manage and measure its impact. It inspires employees to get fit and empowers employers to manage and quantify their corporate wellness. Sprout was founded in 2012 by Martha Switzer and Christina Ford and is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Ukko Agro

Seed Round in 2021
Ukko Agro is a Toronto-based company that focuses on developing an agricultural ecosystem designed to optimize pesticide usage and minimize crop losses. Founded in 2017, the company provides technology tools that empower farmers to make informed decisions on the farm with minimal time investment. Its ecosystem features real-time monitoring, predictive models for disease and pest management, and integration with existing on-farm equipment through the Internet of Things (IoT). By enabling farmers to track, analyze, and report pesticide use effectively, Ukko Agro aims to enhance crop yields and sustainability while reducing the overall input costs associated with crop management.

MedStack

Series A in 2021
MedStack, Inc. is a Canadian company based in Toronto that operates an end-to-end cloud developer platform specifically designed for healthcare applications. Founded in 2015, the platform provides developers with tools to address critical challenges in data privacy, security, and interoperability. MedStack offers a comprehensive solution that combines automated cloud data security with pre-written compliance policies aligned with industry standards such as HIPAA and ISO 27001. This approach reduces the time and cost of developing integrated, patient-centric healthcare applications by 60%. The platform has gained recognition for its effectiveness, being integrated by numerous digital health companies and endorsed by prestigious healthcare institutions like Cedars-Sinai and the NHS. Its capabilities include a standards-oriented cloud database and healthcare workflow building blocks that facilitate compliance and streamline system integration, enabling developers to build, launch, and scale compliant applications efficiently.

Symend

Series B in 2021
Symend Inc. is a company that specializes in debt recovery solutions through its innovative software platform. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Calgary, Canada, with additional offices in Toronto and Denver, Symend focuses on enhancing the debt collection process by utilizing automation, predictive analytics, and behavioral science. The platform aims to minimize debt delinquency while ensuring a positive experience for all stakeholders. It offers tools for treatment planning, campaign management, and self-service options, allowing businesses in sectors such as financial services, telecommunications, and utilities to engage customers effectively. By creating personalized interactions, Symend empowers individuals to manage their debts through flexible repayment options, ultimately fostering better financial outcomes and strengthening customer relationships.

HelpWear

Venture Round in 2020
HelpWear Inc., founded in 2015 and based in Toronto, Canada, specializes in developing innovative home heart monitoring solutions aimed at enhancing at-home healthcare. The company focuses on creating affordable and accessible products tailored to the needs of patients and the requirements of the healthcare system. Its flagship device is a waterproof wearable that monitors cardiovascular health, detects heart attacks, and transmits real-time alerts to medical facilities through an embedded emergency contact system. This technology enables patients with heart conditions to receive timely support from healthcare professionals while keeping them informed about their health status and necessary checkups.

Mobile Klinik

Acquisition in 2020
Mobile Klinik provides smartphone and tablet repair services in Canada. It offers consumers a fast, convenient, high-quality repair, and other services. Mobile Klinik diagnoses and repairs most devices same-day, on-site. It also offers lifetime warranty along with battery replacement, data backup/transfer, and personalized Case-Station accessories. Mobile Klinik was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario.

Symend

Series B in 2020
Symend Inc. is a company that specializes in debt recovery solutions through its innovative software platform. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Calgary, Canada, with additional offices in Toronto and Denver, Symend focuses on enhancing the debt collection process by utilizing automation, predictive analytics, and behavioral science. The platform aims to minimize debt delinquency while ensuring a positive experience for all stakeholders. It offers tools for treatment planning, campaign management, and self-service options, allowing businesses in sectors such as financial services, telecommunications, and utilities to engage customers effectively. By creating personalized interactions, Symend empowers individuals to manage their debts through flexible repayment options, ultimately fostering better financial outcomes and strengthening customer relationships.

MindBeacon

Series A in 2019
MindBeacon Software Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in digital therapy solutions, particularly through its BEACON software. Founded in 2002, MindBeacon connects individuals seeking cognitive behavioral therapy and other evidence-based treatments with a network of clinics. The company offers a comprehensive digital Therapist-Assisted Guided iCBT therapy package that addresses various mental health issues, including stress, anxiety, and PTSD. Clients receive personalized treatment plans tailored to their specific needs, with their progress continually adjusted by dedicated therapists. MindBeacon’s platform provides a range of services, including self-guided psychoeducational content, peer support, direct messaging therapy, and live sessions, all delivered securely and privately to ensure accessibility and affordability for users.

MedStack

Seed Round in 2019
MedStack, Inc. is a Canadian company based in Toronto that operates an end-to-end cloud developer platform specifically designed for healthcare applications. Founded in 2015, the platform provides developers with tools to address critical challenges in data privacy, security, and interoperability. MedStack offers a comprehensive solution that combines automated cloud data security with pre-written compliance policies aligned with industry standards such as HIPAA and ISO 27001. This approach reduces the time and cost of developing integrated, patient-centric healthcare applications by 60%. The platform has gained recognition for its effectiveness, being integrated by numerous digital health companies and endorsed by prestigious healthcare institutions like Cedars-Sinai and the NHS. Its capabilities include a standards-oriented cloud database and healthcare workflow building blocks that facilitate compliance and streamline system integration, enabling developers to build, launch, and scale compliant applications efficiently.

integrate.ai

Corporate Round in 2019
Integrate.ai Inc. is a Toronto-based company that develops artificial intelligence software aimed at helping enterprises leverage machine learning to drive customer engagement and revenue growth. Founded in 2017, Integrate.ai offers software-as-a-service (SaaS) products that facilitate the creation of federated machine learning models using siloed data in secure environments. Its flagship product, Powerflow, serves as an advanced end-to-end platform that enables collaboration among organizations in various sectors, including healthcare, financial services, academia, technology, and media. By integrating machine learning with social media, alternative data, and first-party data, Integrate.ai aims to enhance customer interaction and resolve business challenges, ultimately improving customer outcomes across industries.

MindBeacon

Series A in 2018
MindBeacon Software Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in digital therapy solutions, particularly through its BEACON software. Founded in 2002, MindBeacon connects individuals seeking cognitive behavioral therapy and other evidence-based treatments with a network of clinics. The company offers a comprehensive digital Therapist-Assisted Guided iCBT therapy package that addresses various mental health issues, including stress, anxiety, and PTSD. Clients receive personalized treatment plans tailored to their specific needs, with their progress continually adjusted by dedicated therapists. MindBeacon’s platform provides a range of services, including self-guided psychoeducational content, peer support, direct messaging therapy, and live sessions, all delivered securely and privately to ensure accessibility and affordability for users.

iMerciv

Grant in 2017
iMerciv Inc. is a Toronto-based company dedicated to creating wearable assistive technology solutions for the blind, deaf-blind, and visually impaired communities. Founded in 2014, the company developed BuzzClip, a discreet wearable device that utilizes ultrasound to identify obstacles in a user's path and alerts them through intuitive vibrations, facilitating safe navigation. Additionally, iMerciv has launched MapinHood, a pedestrian navigation app that leverages crowdsourcing and artificial intelligence to provide personalized, real-time navigation tailored for pedestrians. Unlike traditional navigation apps designed for vehicles, MapinHood accounts for various factors affecting pedestrian travel, such as safety and accessibility. The app can generate optimal routes based on lighting, crime statistics, and accessibility data. Recently, iMerciv has enhanced MapinHood with features aimed at promoting safe physical distancing, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The company operates an office in New Delhi, India, and has received support through grants and accelerator programs to further its mission of empowering individuals with mobility challenges.

Sprout

Convertible Note in 2016
Sprout is a health engagement platform enabling workplace wellbeing for corporate wellness. The platform provides employees with the resources needed to lead healthy lifestyles and to provide management with a solution to manage and measure its impact. It inspires employees to get fit and empowers employers to manage and quantify their corporate wellness. Sprout was founded in 2012 by Martha Switzer and Christina Ford and is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

SecureKey

Series C in 2015
SecureKey Technologies Inc. is an identity and authentication provider that facilitates secure and convenient access to online services for consumers. The company develops cloud-based identity networks that connect individuals with various online services, emphasizing privacy and security. Its offerings are designed for a range of sectors, including banking, government, healthcare, telecommunications, and utilities. Established in 2008 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, SecureKey also maintains offices in Boston, Washington D.C., and San Francisco. The firm collaborates with organizations like Digital Bazaar and is supported by notable investors such as Visa, MasterCard, and Intel Capital. By focusing on creating frictionless digital identity solutions, SecureKey enables organizations to meet the growing demand for secure online transactions.

Sprout

Series A in 2015
Sprout is a health engagement platform enabling workplace wellbeing for corporate wellness. The platform provides employees with the resources needed to lead healthy lifestyles and to provide management with a solution to manage and measure its impact. It inspires employees to get fit and empowers employers to manage and quantify their corporate wellness. Sprout was founded in 2012 by Martha Switzer and Christina Ford and is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Public Mobile

Acquisition in 2013
Public Mobile Inc. is a wireless service provider based in Toronto, Canada, specializing in mobile communication services. Established in 2008, the company offers a range of plans that include talk, text, long-distance calling, roaming, and data features, catering primarily to customers in Ontario and Quebec. In addition to mobile phone services, Public Mobile provides accessories, prepaid cards, money transfer services, and bill payment options. The company operates through retail stores, ensuring accessibility for its clientele.

SecureKey

Series B in 2012
SecureKey Technologies Inc. is an identity and authentication provider that facilitates secure and convenient access to online services for consumers. The company develops cloud-based identity networks that connect individuals with various online services, emphasizing privacy and security. Its offerings are designed for a range of sectors, including banking, government, healthcare, telecommunications, and utilities. Established in 2008 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, SecureKey also maintains offices in Boston, Washington D.C., and San Francisco. The firm collaborates with organizations like Digital Bazaar and is supported by notable investors such as Visa, MasterCard, and Intel Capital. By focusing on creating frictionless digital identity solutions, SecureKey enables organizations to meet the growing demand for secure online transactions.

Critical Telecom

Venture Round in 2003
Critical Telecom is a Canadian company based in Ottawa, established in 1987, that specializes in developing broadband enabling platforms for IP-based access networks. The company focuses on providing innovative solutions to enhance network access, including its flagship product, GEmini, an Ethernet remote DSLAM. This technology delivers non-blocking bandwidth, which supports various applications such as triple play services and IPTV. By offering these advanced broadband services, Critical Telecom aims to facilitate seamless streaming and improve overall user experience in accessing network services.
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