Trellis Capital

Trellis Capital Corporation is a Toronto-based venture capital firm established in 2000, focusing on early stage, mid stage, and growth capital investments primarily in the technology sector. The firm targets small to mid-sized Canadian companies, particularly those in the Greater Toronto Area, with a focus on information technology infrastructure, industrial technologies, advanced materials, cleantech, semiconductors, robotics, and other innovative technologies. Trellis Capital typically invests between CAD $500,000 and CAD $2 million, though it can provide larger amounts if necessary. The firm aims to take an active role in its portfolio companies, often seeking board representation and offering not only capital but also strategic expertise and a network of contacts to facilitate growth, including potential expansions into international markets like India. Trellis Capital emphasizes investing in companies that possess proprietary technology or unique applications of technology.

Dominic Talalla

Managing Partner

15 past transactions

iS5 Communications

Venture Round in 2018
iS5 Communications is a global provider of integrated services and solutions, and manufacturer of intelligent Industrial Ethernet products. Their products are designed to meet the stringent demand requirements of utility sub-stations, roadside transportation, rail, and industrial applications. iS5Com’s services and products are key enablers of advanced technology implementation such as the Smart Grid, Intelligent Transportation Systems, Intelligent Oil Field, and Internet of Things. All products have the ability to transmit data efficiently without the loss of any packets under harsh environments and EMI conditions.

Datec

Funding Round in 2017
Datec specializes in developing innovative heating solutions, focusing on thick film heating elements that produce compact and powerful heating devices for various applications. The company manufactures high-performance ceramic and polymer coatings, along with thermal analysis software, employing advanced technology to serve industries such as automotive, appliances, medical, and food services. By connecting organizations with technology solutions, Datec enhances both new and existing products, leveraging its intellectual property to create superior-performing offerings. The firm is dedicated to facilitating the market introduction of new products by providing the necessary expertise and creativity.

Flybits

Series B in 2017
Flybits is the leading customer experience platform for the financial services sector, delivering personalization at scale. With the most advanced capabilities in the market, its enterprise-level solution brings relevant content, products, offers, and information to a bank’s digital channels based on what each individual customer needs in the moments that matter. With Flybits, banks are able to design, launch, and measure data-driven consumer experiences that deliver the right information to the right customer at the right time, while preserving their privacy. www.flybits.com

RANK Software

Seed Round in 2016
Rank Software Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Toronto, Canada, that specializes in advanced security analytics and threat hunting. Founded in 2014, the company developed a unified threat analytics platform designed for incident response markets, offering solutions such as RANK Sagumen. This enterprise-grade platform enables users to detect, contextualize, and prioritize threats including advanced persistent threats, zero-day attacks, malware, and insider threats. Rank Software serves a diverse clientele, including telecom operators, and distributes its products through resellers and integrators. In 2020, the company was acquired by Arctic Wolf Networks, Inc., further enhancing its capabilities in the cybersecurity arena.

FunnelCake

Seed Round in 2015
FunnelCake provides an analytical marketing platform that assists B2B marketing teams in optimizing their buyer journey and enhancing revenue generation. The platform consolidates data from various sources, including automation tools, customer relationship management (CRM) systems, marketing campaigns, and revenue operation reports. This integration allows for improved collaboration between sales and marketing teams, enabling clients to better understand their impact on the buyer journey. By leveraging FunnelCake's capabilities, businesses can drive efficient growth, increase deal volume, and boost conversion rates, ultimately accelerating revenue at scale.

Flybits

Series A in 2014
Flybits is the leading customer experience platform for the financial services sector, delivering personalization at scale. With the most advanced capabilities in the market, its enterprise-level solution brings relevant content, products, offers, and information to a bank’s digital channels based on what each individual customer needs in the moments that matter. With Flybits, banks are able to design, launch, and measure data-driven consumer experiences that deliver the right information to the right customer at the right time, while preserving their privacy. www.flybits.com

ThinkData Works

Seed Round in 2014
ThinkData Works specializes in data aggregation and management, providing a platform that enables users to connect seamlessly to diverse data sources, including government information on transportation, education, and healthcare. The company focuses on helping businesses and organizations navigate the complexities of varied data formats and compliance requirements. Its platform offers robust metadata management and flexible data connections, ensuring that users can catalog their assets, maintain visibility and control, and deliver data efficiently. By streamlining data processes and reducing overhead, ThinkData Works empowers customers to leverage data effectively, fostering innovation and driving revenue growth.

TrendMD

Pre Seed Round in 2013
TrendMD provides article recommendations for doctors. They partner with scientific publishers such Elsevier and Oxford University Press and have them add a line of their JavaScript code to their journal websites so that they can show 10 similar article links at the bottom of each page. Their mission is to accelerate the rate at which humanity's knowledge advances, by matching readers with the right articles. They serve 500 million recommendations to more than 60 million readers per month and are nearing profitability after recently graduating from Y Combinator -- the startup accelerator that incubated Reddit, Dropbox, and Airbnb.

Sidense

Series C in 2013
Sidense is a prominent developer of silicon-proven embedded non-volatile memory (NVM) intellectual property (IP). The company specializes in one-time programmable (OTP) memory and logic NVM, which are designed to enhance a variety of electronic products. Sidense's IP cores facilitate code storage and processor configuration, allowing semiconductor and systems companies to differentiate their products while optimizing design efficiency. By integrating these IP cores into system-on-chip (SoC) designs, clients can achieve a smaller footprint and improved performance in their electronic offerings.

Sidense

Debt Financing in 2012
Sidense is a prominent developer of silicon-proven embedded non-volatile memory (NVM) intellectual property (IP). The company specializes in one-time programmable (OTP) memory and logic NVM, which are designed to enhance a variety of electronic products. Sidense's IP cores facilitate code storage and processor configuration, allowing semiconductor and systems companies to differentiate their products while optimizing design efficiency. By integrating these IP cores into system-on-chip (SoC) designs, clients can achieve a smaller footprint and improved performance in their electronic offerings.

Sidense

Series C in 2011
Sidense is a prominent developer of silicon-proven embedded non-volatile memory (NVM) intellectual property (IP). The company specializes in one-time programmable (OTP) memory and logic NVM, which are designed to enhance a variety of electronic products. Sidense's IP cores facilitate code storage and processor configuration, allowing semiconductor and systems companies to differentiate their products while optimizing design efficiency. By integrating these IP cores into system-on-chip (SoC) designs, clients can achieve a smaller footprint and improved performance in their electronic offerings.

Locationary

Venture Round in 2011
Locationary created Saturn, the management and exchange platform for local business places data. Saturn helps companies improve their local business profiles by making it easy to convert and integrate different data sources into their custom format. Saturn also offers a new type of API that everyone can use to exchange this info. Legacy APIs distribute data in the provider's format which makes it difficult to integrate with the subscriber's internal databases which are usually in a different format. With Saturn, you can push information in whatever format you're using, and your subscribers can receive real-time updates in whatever custom format they need.

Sidense

Series B in 2010
Sidense is a prominent developer of silicon-proven embedded non-volatile memory (NVM) intellectual property (IP). The company specializes in one-time programmable (OTP) memory and logic NVM, which are designed to enhance a variety of electronic products. Sidense's IP cores facilitate code storage and processor configuration, allowing semiconductor and systems companies to differentiate their products while optimizing design efficiency. By integrating these IP cores into system-on-chip (SoC) designs, clients can achieve a smaller footprint and improved performance in their electronic offerings.

BioAstra

Private Equity Round in 2010
BioAstra Technologies Inc. is a research and development company based in Montreal, Canada, specializing in the creation of innovative textiles and wearable devices. The company focuses on developing stimuli-responsive polymers that alter their physicochemical properties in response to various external stimuli, such as temperature and electrical activation. BioAstra's product range includes an elastic band that mimics muscle movement, a coating that regulates heat based on seasonal changes, and shape-memory foam designed to capture and eliminate pollutants. Additionally, the company produces smart patches capable of delivering pain relief directly through the skin. By providing advanced materials tailored to specific applications, BioAstra aims to support its clients in achieving efficient growth in their respective industries.

Sidense

Series A in 2008
Sidense is a prominent developer of silicon-proven embedded non-volatile memory (NVM) intellectual property (IP). The company specializes in one-time programmable (OTP) memory and logic NVM, which are designed to enhance a variety of electronic products. Sidense's IP cores facilitate code storage and processor configuration, allowing semiconductor and systems companies to differentiate their products while optimizing design efficiency. By integrating these IP cores into system-on-chip (SoC) designs, clients can achieve a smaller footprint and improved performance in their electronic offerings.
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