Two Small Fish Ventures

Two Small Fish Ventures, founded in 2014 and based in Toronto, Canada, is a venture capital firm that leverages the extensive experience and knowledge of its partners, who are all trained engineers and accomplished entrepreneurs. The firm aims to support the next generation of founders by providing investment and guidance rooted in real-world entrepreneurial experience. It focuses on seed-stage, early-stage, and later-stage companies, with particular interest in sectors such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, consumer technology, and enterprise solutions across Canada and the United States. The firm distinguishes itself through its commitment to fostering innovation and growth in the technology landscape.

Tarun Agarwal

Associate

Allen Lau

Co-Founder

Brandon Zhao

Partner

39 past transactions

Blumind

Series A in 2025
Blumind specializes in the development of analog machine learning inferencing engines tailored for edge smart sensors and devices. As a manufacturer of fabless semiconductors, the company is focused on revolutionizing computing through all-analog, in-memory computing technologies. These innovations significantly reduce power consumption, latency, and costs, thereby facilitating the deployment of artificial intelligence in always-on smart environments. By advancing analog computing, Blumind aims to enhance the functionality and efficiency of smart sensors and devices in various applications.

Viggle AI

Series A in 2024
Viggle AI is a pioneering Canadian firm that uses artificial intelligence to enable people of all skill levels to easily create high-quality animated video using simple text instructions.

Beaubble

Seed Round in 2024
Beaubble is an e-commerce platform focused on the beauty industry, designed to facilitate discussions and interactions related to cosmetics. By offering a wide range of beauty products, Beaubble connects consumers with influencers, fostering collaboration and engagement within the beauty community. The platform not only serves as a shopping destination for cosmetic products but also emphasizes the importance of conversations around beauty, making it a unique space for enthusiasts and professionals alike.

Joyride

Series A in 2024
Joyride is a leading provider of software solutions for micromobility operators, specializing in dockless bike-share and electric scooter services. The company offers a comprehensive platform that includes a customizable mobile application for users and a web-based dashboard for fleet management. Operating in over 100 markets globally, Joyride's management software allows businesses of any size to launch their fleet within 24 hours and efficiently scale operations, accommodating from five to over 500,000 vehicles. The platform facilitates backend operations, IoT connectivity, payment processing, and tailored marketing campaigns, ensuring that scooter-share and bike-share operators can effectively manage and grow their services.

Story Protocol

Series A in 2023
Story Protocol is a web3 technology developer focused on transforming the creation of narrative universes. The company provides a platform that allows creators to develop, govern, and license intellectual property on-chain, fostering ownership and motivation. By enabling the construction of an ecosystem of story components that can be remixed and composed, Story Protocol empowers creators to build narratives with clear incentives and control over their intellectual property.

Ideogram

Seed Round in 2023
Ideogram is an artificial intelligence startup that provides generative text-to-image technology.

Story Protocol

Seed Round in 2023
Story Protocol is a web3 technology developer focused on transforming the creation of narrative universes. The company provides a platform that allows creators to develop, govern, and license intellectual property on-chain, fostering ownership and motivation. By enabling the construction of an ecosystem of story components that can be remixed and composed, Story Protocol empowers creators to build narratives with clear incentives and control over their intellectual property.

Beaubble

Seed Round in 2023
Beaubble is an e-commerce platform focused on the beauty industry, designed to facilitate discussions and interactions related to cosmetics. By offering a wide range of beauty products, Beaubble connects consumers with influencers, fostering collaboration and engagement within the beauty community. The platform not only serves as a shopping destination for cosmetic products but also emphasizes the importance of conversations around beauty, making it a unique space for enthusiasts and professionals alike.

Parallelz

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Parallelz is a technology company that specializes in creating a platform that allows users to instantly create and share innovative versions of popular mobile games. The company focuses on enhancing human creativity and improving the internet experience for all. By developing a unique computing architecture, Parallelz offers a solution that enables developers to easily transform their existing native mobile applications into fully native web applications without requiring modifications or additional software development kits. This approach facilitates new methods for delivering, distributing, and discovering mobile applications, thereby broadening accessibility and engagement in the digital space.

Wavy

Seed Round in 2022
Wavy is a developer of an employee experience management platform that focuses on enhancing company culture and team building initiatives for organizations. Its Culture Management Platform and Experiences Marketplace allow clients to efficiently plan, execute, review, and improve cultural programming. By automating event planning and logistics, Wavy integrates various workplace tools to facilitate seamless communication. Additionally, the platform provides actionable insights through feedback analysis, helping global workplaces foster team connections and enhance employee engagement with minimal manual effort.

Armilla AI

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Armilla AI is a governance platform that focuses on algorithmic accountability to promote ethical decision-making and transparency in artificial intelligence. The platform is designed for large enterprises, enabling them to build, govern, and scale their AI models effectively. Armilla AI allows for rapid testing of models and their underlying datasets, facilitating thorough vetting within hours. By providing tools for continuous monitoring, the platform helps clients maintain oversight of their AI systems' performance and accuracy, while also detecting errors to ensure accountability throughout the lifecycle of their algorithms.

Pngme

Series A in 2021
Pngme is a financial data platform that aims to enhance access to finance for unbanked and underserved populations. It simplifies the processes of collecting, analyzing, and utilizing financial data, enabling banks, fintech companies, and credit bureaus to develop innovative financial products. The platform facilitates one-click data sharing and provides real-time insights and credit scoring, which empower financial institutions to scale their lending operations while managing risk effectively. By digitizing the credit scoring and capital procurement processes, Pngme helps these institutions access additional capital and improve their offerings. The company's mission centers on returning data ownership to individuals, thereby promoting equitable financial opportunities and fostering wealth creation for billions globally.

Joyride

Seed Round in 2021
Joyride is a leading provider of software solutions for micromobility operators, specializing in dockless bike-share and electric scooter services. The company offers a comprehensive platform that includes a customizable mobile application for users and a web-based dashboard for fleet management. Operating in over 100 markets globally, Joyride's management software allows businesses of any size to launch their fleet within 24 hours and efficiently scale operations, accommodating from five to over 500,000 vehicles. The platform facilitates backend operations, IoT connectivity, payment processing, and tailored marketing campaigns, ensuring that scooter-share and bike-share operators can effectively manage and grow their services.

Preemadonna

Seed Round in 2021
Preemadonna Inc. is a technology company based in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in innovative solutions for girls and women. Founded in 2013, the company is best known for its flagship product, the Nailbot, an automated device that prints art and photos on nails in just five seconds. The Nailbot is complemented by an art platform that fosters a community of creators, particularly among Gen Z and Gen Alpha young women. Preemadonna leverages advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, computer vision, machine learning, and augmented reality to enhance user experiences. The company aims to expand its offerings to include nail polish and products for body art and makeup, allowing users to customize their personal aesthetics and share their creations on social media.

Pngme

Seed Round in 2020
Pngme is a financial data platform that aims to enhance access to finance for unbanked and underserved populations. It simplifies the processes of collecting, analyzing, and utilizing financial data, enabling banks, fintech companies, and credit bureaus to develop innovative financial products. The platform facilitates one-click data sharing and provides real-time insights and credit scoring, which empower financial institutions to scale their lending operations while managing risk effectively. By digitizing the credit scoring and capital procurement processes, Pngme helps these institutions access additional capital and improve their offerings. The company's mission centers on returning data ownership to individuals, thereby promoting equitable financial opportunities and fostering wealth creation for billions globally.

Tealbook

Seed Round in 2020
Tealbook, Inc. is an online supplier knowledge management and procurement platform headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Founded in 2014, the company provides a centralized system that consolidates credible and up-to-date information about suppliers, enabling procurement teams to identify and connect with qualified suppliers. The platform offers a comprehensive view of supplier data, including company details, product offerings, diversity status, and client recommendations. It also integrates with various enterprise resource planning systems and procurement tools, enhancing the visibility and knowledge of preferred suppliers. Tealbook's innovations have garnered industry recognition, such as being included in the CIX Top 20 and the Gartner Cool Vendor list. Through its services, Tealbook aims to improve buyer-supplier relations and streamline the procurement process for enterprises.

Yourika Labs

Seed Round in 2019
YOURIKA is a Canadian company based in Waterloo that specializes in designing and developing an artificial intelligence-based platform to enhance online learning experiences for high school, university, and college students. Founded in 2016, the company integrates advanced AI research from the University of Waterloo with its proprietary technology to create innovative educational products. Its flagship platform, ORBITS, is designed to help students learn more effectively in remote settings by identifying specific learning gaps and providing personalized, real-time tutoring. Additionally, the platform offers valuable learning analytics to educators, fostering improved engagement between students and instructors. Through these capabilities, YOURIKA aims to transform the way students interact with STEM-based subjects and optimize their learning processes.

Horizon Blockchain Games

Seed Round in 2019
Horizon Blockchain Games Inc. is a game studio and blockchain infrastructure company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with additional offices in Montreal, Vancouver, Seattle, Mexico City, and Madrid. The company specializes in developing video games that leverage blockchain technology, providing users with secure access to web3, enabling digital asset ownership. Among its notable offerings are Arcadeum, a video game network and wallet built on the Ethereum blockchain, and SkyWeaver, an online card game. Horizon Blockchain Games also offers tools and resources for developers to create innovative Internet economies and experiences, positioning itself at the intersection of gaming and blockchain technology.

Proof

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Proof is a digital platform focused on modernizing government processes by facilitating a transition to paperless operations. It enables public servants and government officials to streamline approval workflows through features that allow for instant tracking of approval statuses, action assignments for each approver, and automated notifications for subsequent steps in the process. The platform also records a comprehensive history of changes, document revisions, and approval sequences. By digitizing application forms and enhancing data-driven decision-making, Proof improves the efficiency of internal approvals and supports better policy development.

Printify

Seed Round in 2019
Printify is a leading print-on-demand platform that enables individuals to create and sell custom products online without the risks associated with traditional inventory management. Since its establishment in 2015, Printify has experienced significant growth, attracting over 10 million users who utilize its services to design and market a wide range of products, including apparel, wall art, home decor, and accessories. The platform streamlines the process by automating printing and shipping directly to customers, allowing e-commerce store owners to focus on sales and customer engagement. With its headquarters in Riga and a diverse team of over 700 employees across Europe, Printify has earned recognition as one of the best startup employers. The company has garnered investment from notable figures and firms, further solidifying its position in the industry.

Wondeur

Venture Round in 2019
Wondeur specializes in researching value creation dynamics and biases within the art world. The company has developed a quantitative decision-making platform that collects and verifies art-related data from various global sources in real-time. This platform serves museums and art professionals by providing them with essential information to meet their curatorial objectives. Additionally, it offers the financial sector the necessary tools and insights to implement responsible art asset strategies. Wondeur's analytics quantify artist growth, track the evolution of value, and assess the past and future impact of museums and galleries worldwide.

Artery

Venture Round in 2019
Artery is a community-driven platform that facilitates intimate cultural experiences by connecting individuals who wish to share their private spaces for performances such as music, dance, theatre, food, and wellness. The platform empowers users to self-organize events in various settings, including living rooms, backyards, and storefronts. By promoting these gatherings, Artery fosters social interaction and cultural exchange, allowing participants to engage in unique and personal experiences that enhance community connections.

CalendarHero

Seed Round in 2018
CalendarHero is a company that specializes in developing a digital assistant application aimed at enhancing workplace productivity by minimizing distractions from operational tasks. Its automated virtual assistant streamlines various office functions, including meeting scheduling, workload management, and contact list organization. By setting reminders and storing essential background information, CalendarHero's platform enables enterprise managers to efficiently manage their time and resources, significantly improving overall productivity within organizations.

Jiffy

Seed Round in 2018
Jiffy Inc. operates an online platform that connects homeowners and businesses with pre-vetted service professionals for a wide range of tasks. Founded in 2015 and based in Toronto, Canada, the platform allows users to request services such as appliance repair, carpet cleaning, lawn maintenance, plumbing, and more, all through a user-friendly app. Jiffy aims to streamline the process of finding and booking home services by automating key functions like marketing, lead generation, and appointment scheduling. This enables service providers to efficiently grow their businesses while offering consumers the convenience of same-day service from qualified professionals.

Drop

Series A in 2018
Drop is a Toronto-based company that operates a personalized commerce platform, designed to enhance consumer experiences through rewards. The platform leverages machine learning to connect over 4 million members with more than 400 partner brands, enabling users to earn points on their purchases and redeem them for instant rewards. By offering an end-to-end solution, Drop facilitates a seamless connection between brands and consumers, helping merchants understand the behaviors of Millennial and Generation Z shoppers. The company aims to improve everyday consumer lives by providing tailored shopping experiences, and it has recently expanded its operations to the UK while maintaining a focus on the North American market.

Flytographer

Venture Round in 2018
Flytographer is an online marketplace that connects travelers with local photographers in over 200 cities worldwide, offering personalized and candid photoshoots that typically last about an hour. The service addresses the common issue of travelers returning home without quality photos together, allowing them to create lasting memories while also gaining insider tips on local attractions and cuisine from their photographers. Flytographer has garnered significant media attention, being featured in prominent outlets such as Oprah, Conde Nast Traveler, and The New York Times. Additionally, the company has formed partnerships with various global brands, enhancing its reach and offerings. Since its inception, Flytographer has experienced remarkable growth, reflecting a strong demand for its unique service in the travel industry.

HeroX

Venture Round in 2017
HeroX is a crowdsourcing platform that facilitates innovation and problem-solving through the collective intelligence of individuals. Co-founded in 2013 by Christian Cotichini and Peter Diamandis, the platform enables organizations to address a variety of challenges by tapping into a global network of problem solvers. HeroX provides a user-friendly interface that allows clients to create and manage their own crowdsourcing initiatives, making it a unique resource for both businesses and individuals seeking solutions to complex issues. By harnessing the power of the crowd, HeroX aims to transform the way challenges are approached and resolved across different fields.

ChefHero

Seed Round in 2017
ChefHero Inc. is a technology company that operates a mobile and web application designed for businesses in the food service industry to efficiently order wholesale restaurant supplies. Founded in 2015 and based in Toronto, Canada, ChefHero connects restaurants, bars, coffee shops, food trucks, and caterers with regional suppliers. By streamlining the ordering process, the platform allows culinary professionals to focus more on their craft rather than the logistics of supply procurement. ChefHero aims to enhance the operational efficiency of food service businesses through its user-friendly interface and dedicated supplier network.

Ada

Seed Round in 2017
Ada Support Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in developing a chatbot platform designed to enhance customer experience for enterprise businesses. Founded in 2016, the platform utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning to automate customer support processes. By enabling non-technical support teams to manage inquiries effectively, Ada's technology reduces overall support volume and allows customers to find answers independently. The system continuously learns from interactions, improving its ability to serve customers over time.

Paycase Financial

Seed Round in 2017
Paycase operates a mobile platform that utilizes bitcoin and blockchain technologies for money remittance transactions. Users can send money to friends and family through various payment methods, including bank-to-bank transfers, door-to-door delivery, and cash pick-up. In addition to remittances, Paycase Markets provides a cryptocurrency exchange platform where users can buy and sell digital currencies. The company aims to integrate traditional finance with crypto finance by eliminating conventional intermediaries in the remittance process. This approach reduces transaction fees and enhances the speed and transparency of fund transfers for individuals, businesses, and financial institutions.

Helpful

Seed Round in 2016
Helpful.com Inc. is a Canadian company that specializes in a mobile application designed to enhance communication in the workplace through video sharing. Launched in 2015 and now a subsidiary of Shopify, the platform allows users to create and share short video updates, facilitating the exchange of meeting notes, executive briefings, and travel information. This application aims to foster a more personal and engaging work environment by enabling team members to convey their thoughts and ideas with emotional nuance, using videos and images alongside traditional text. Helpful's focus is on building relationships and improving team dynamics in a distributed workforce.

BenchSci

Seed Round in 2016
BenchSci is a developer of a research intelligence platform that leverages advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance biomedical discoveries. By translating both closed and open-access data into actionable recommendations, BenchSci enables researchers to optimize experiments, particularly in the area of antibody extraction. This innovative approach allows scientists to conduct more successful experiments efficiently, minimizing resource waste and accelerating drug discovery. The company's technology is utilized by pharmaceutical companies and over 4,300 research centers globally, underscoring its significant impact on the scientific community. BenchSci is backed by notable investors, including F-Prime, Gradient Ventures, and Inovia Capital.

Hubba

Series A in 2015
Hubba is a Toronto-based software company that operates a platform designed for brand marketers and independent businesses. The platform facilitates the digital representation of product portfolios, allowing users to create product stories by consolidating product information, rich media, and promotional content into a single source. It provides access to this content for retailers and enables users to synchronize product information across various digital channels. Additionally, Hubba offers insights into how retailers present brands to consumers and allows for customization of product information visibility among partners. The company leverages machine learning and personal curation to match brands with buyers, increasing product distribution opportunities for over 75,000 small and medium-sized businesses. Founded in January 2011, Hubba aims to empower businesses to connect and grow through its commerce network.

Vouchr

Seed Round in 2015
Vouchr Ltd. is a Toronto-based company that operates as a social gifting community, enabling users to create personalized gift certificates through its Vouchr app. Launched in 2012, the app allows users to design vouchers for friends on Facebook by selecting specific details such as the gift type, location, recipient, and adding images and descriptions. Vouchr focuses on enhancing consumer payment experiences by integrating features like photos, videos, and social interactions into its platform. This innovative approach transforms traditional peer-to-peer transactions, remittances, and gift card experiences, providing a secure and interoperable payment tool. As a result, Vouchr not only facilitates personal gifting but also empowers brands and payment companies to engage their audiences effectively in a digital landscape.

#Paid

Angel Round in 2015
#Paid is a technology company that provides a creative marketing platform designed to connect brands with social media creators for collaborative campaigns. The platform facilitates partnerships between brands and relevant creators, including artists, travelers, storytellers, and photographers, to enhance product placement on social media. By transforming creator-generated content into paid advertisements, #Paid enables authentic and engaging collaborations that allow brands to effectively reach their target audiences through the creators' established followings.

SkipTheDishes

Seed Round in 2015
SkipTheDishes Restaurant Services Inc. is a technology company based in Winnipeg, Canada, that operates an application designed to connect users with local restaurants and food couriers. Founded in 2012, the application allows customers to conveniently order food for delivery or pickup from a wide range of local eateries and national chains, providing access to menus, ratings, and reviews to enhance their dining experience. The service operates in multiple Canadian cities, including Winnipeg, Calgary, and Ottawa, as well as select cities in the United States such as Columbus, Ohio, and Buffalo, New York. By facilitating food delivery, SkipTheDishes supports local restaurants in increasing their business and offers food couriers the opportunity to earn flexible income. The company has expanded its reach significantly since its inception, aiming to make quality food more accessible to busy customers.

CareGuide

Seed Round in 2015
CareGuide Inc. is a Toronto-based company that operates a network of online marketplaces designed to connect families and individuals with care providers across various sectors. The company specializes in senior care, child care, pet care, and home care services, facilitating the search for local caregivers such as nannies, babysitters, pet sitters, elder-care providers, and house sitters. CareGuide's platforms feature thousands of user profiles, allowing customers to easily find the most suitable care options in their area. Through these services, CareGuide aims to simplify the process of securing everyday care solutions for families and individuals.

Gallop Labs

Seed Round in 2014
Gallop Labs Inc. operates a mobile marketing platform that utilizes data science and in-app behavioral analytics to assist brands and mobile publishers in identifying and engaging with their target audiences on social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter. Based in Toronto, Canada, the company focuses on leveraging first-party data to generate actionable insights through machine intelligence. This approach enhances marketing automation and behavioral analytics, ultimately improving key growth metrics such as revenue, user engagement, and overall user growth. As of early 2016, Gallop Labs Inc. functions as a subsidiary of Big Viking Games Inc. and serves a customer base primarily in North America.

Bitstrips

Series B in 2014
Bitstrips is a Toronto-based company that has developed a self-cartoon application, allowing users to create personalized caricatures of themselves and others. The application emphasizes a more visual, personal, and engaging online interaction compared to traditional text and images. Users can utilize their unique cartoon avatars to express themselves creatively and share their identities across various platforms. This innovative approach to online communication aims to enhance user engagement and provide a fun way to connect with others.
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