Vanedge Capital

Vanedge Capital Inc. is a venture capital firm based in Vancouver, Canada, with an additional office in Shanghai, China. Founded in October 2008, the firm specializes in investments in technology sectors, particularly enterprise software, cloud infrastructure, security, digital media, and cloud computing. Unlike some venture capital firms, Vanedge focuses on companies that are post-revenue and have established product-market fit, targeting those with a fast-growing user base. The firm typically invests between CAD 1 million and CAD 13 million in businesses generating annualized revenue between CAD 0.5 million and CAD 1 million. Vanedge Capital seeks opportunities in both North American and Asian markets, aiming to support businesses looking to expand internationally or leverage outsourcing and distribution channels.

Moe Kermani

Managing Partner

Tony Lam

Principal

V. Paul Lee

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Jo Man

Associate

Amy Rae

Principal

Darren Thomson

Senior Associate

59 past transactions

Mojo Vision

Series A in 2023
Mojo Vision Inc. is a company based in Saratoga, California, established in 2015, that specializes in augmented reality technology. The firm is focused on developing high-performance micro-LED displays for various applications, including consumer, enterprise, and government sectors. It has created the world's smallest and densest dynamic display integrated into a smart contact lens, designed to provide users with timely information without disrupting their focus. This innovative product allows for hands-free connectivity and access to relevant information, thereby minimizing reliance on traditional mobile devices. Additionally, Mojo Vision has formed a joint development agreement with Menicon Co., Ltd. to explore smart contact lens products further, leveraging its advanced micro-LED technology and manufacturing processes to disrupt the display industry.

Bonsai Micro

Seed Round in 2023
Bonsai Micro is a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in developing advanced network infrastructure for next-generation wireless networks. The company focuses on creating innovative wireless technology that enhances performance and energy efficiency. By leveraging expertise in radio frequency, millimeter-wave, mixed-signal, and machine-learning design techniques, Bonsai Micro provides solutions that help clients optimize their wireless networks.

Olyns

Series A in 2023
Olyns operates a hardware and software platform designed to create a scalable and profitable solution for recycling plastic. By integrating artificial intelligence, reverse vending, advertising, and the gig economy, Olyns has developed dual-function RVM Cubes that are strategically placed at the entrances of popular businesses. These cubes facilitate the quick recycling of beverage containers while simultaneously serving as advertising platforms for brands. The interactive screens on the cubes provide an effective marketing avenue linked to social causes, allowing brands to engage with customers and promote their commitment to sustainability. This innovative approach not only helps fund recycling initiatives through advertising revenue but also contributes to reducing plastic pollution, ultimately supporting environmental conservation efforts.

Autozen

Seed Round in 2022
Autozen is an automotive retail platform designed to simplify the car-selling process for vehicle owners. It offers a hassle-free method by eliminating the stress typically associated with traditional car sales. Through its digital marketplace, Autozen connects sellers with numerous professional car buyers who compete to provide the best price for their vehicles, allowing sellers to choose the best offer without any obligation or fees. The platform manages all aspects of the transaction, including paperwork, payment, and vehicle pick-up, enabling users to sell their cars conveniently from home. This streamlined approach ensures a quick, fair, and secure experience for both sellers and buyers.

Echodyne

Series D in 2022
Echodyne is a company that specializes in the development and manufacture of radar technologies based on metamaterials. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Kirkland, Washington, Echodyne integrates its patented metamaterials technology with advanced software to produce a high-performance radar platform. This technology offers enhanced radar vision, combining agile imaging radar hardware with sophisticated software for tasks such as classification, recognition, and perception. As a result, Echodyne provides solutions for security and machine autonomy across various sectors, including government, defense, and industry. Its radar systems enable the safe operation of autonomous machines, such as drones, cars, trucks, and heavy equipment, in diverse weather conditions.

ALICE Technologies

Series B in 2022
ALICE Technologies develops an AI-powered construction simulation platform designed to enhance project planning and execution in the construction industry. This platform utilizes artificial intelligence to analyze complex building requirements, generate efficient schedules, and adapt these schedules as construction progresses. By providing detailed schedules and resource allocations, the platform helps contractors and project owners effectively plan, bid, and build, leading to significant reductions in construction times and labor costs. For a typical $500 million construction project, ALICE Technologies can save approximately $30 million. The company collaborates with key players in the infrastructure and commercial construction sectors, including Parsons, HDCC, and Kajima Corporation, to optimize construction processes and improve project outcomes.

Canalyst

Series C in 2022
Canalyst is a prominent provider of public company data and analysis, operating a cloud-based SaaS platform that offers immediate access to well-structured fundamental data and financial models for global public companies. Founded in 2015, the company aims to modernize the equity research function, helping firms in financial services and corporate markets streamline their operations and enhance the accuracy of their financial analysis. With a workforce of around 200 employees and offices in New York and Vancouver, Canalyst has established itself as a vital resource for hundreds of organizations seeking to minimize redundant tasks and base their analyses on reliable data.

Olyns

Seed Round in 2021
Olyns operates a hardware and software platform designed to create a scalable and profitable solution for recycling plastic. By integrating artificial intelligence, reverse vending, advertising, and the gig economy, Olyns has developed dual-function RVM Cubes that are strategically placed at the entrances of popular businesses. These cubes facilitate the quick recycling of beverage containers while simultaneously serving as advertising platforms for brands. The interactive screens on the cubes provide an effective marketing avenue linked to social causes, allowing brands to engage with customers and promote their commitment to sustainability. This innovative approach not only helps fund recycling initiatives through advertising revenue but also contributes to reducing plastic pollution, ultimately supporting environmental conservation efforts.

Cogniac

Series B in 2021
Cogniac Corporation is a technology company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in developing an enterprise platform designed for AI-grade visual observation, enabling businesses to automate various visual tasks efficiently. The platform allows users to connect machine vision cameras, security cameras, drones, and mobile images, facilitating the definition of use cases and objects of interest relevant to their media. Cogniac's technology leverages advanced deep learning to extract valuable information from vast streams of video and image data, achieving performance levels that often surpass human capabilities in focused observation tasks. Its applications span across industrial, manufacturing, and safety and security sectors, providing real-time alerts and feedback to enhance application performance and visual data management.

Bridgit

Series B in 2021
Bridgit is an Australian privately owned non-bank lender. At Bridgit, it is our mission to revolutionise property financing and offer Australians a solution that helps them progress in life, without any of the red tape. When it comes to buying property it can be very competitive and difficult to find the perfect home, a Bridgit loan is a great option for homeowners who want to buy on their terms by finding their next home without having to sell first. Through the use of technology we make it easy, with a 5 minute online application, same day approval and no monthly repayments you can focus on the important things. It is all about giving hard working Australians the opportunity to make progress in their lives, without the hold backs.

#Paid

Series B in 2021
#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.

xCures

Series A in 2021
xCures, Inc. is a company focused on transforming cancer treatment through its innovative AI-based precision oncology platform, established in 2018 and headquartered in Los Altos, California. The platform addresses the limitations of traditional drug-centric approaches by integrating cancer research with patient care. It operates as a perpetual trial, continuously collecting Real World Evidence (RWE) to enhance decision-making in treatment recommendations for advanced cancer patients. By utilizing machine learning, xCures structures insights from tumor boards and matches patients with the most effective treatment options based on their individual cases. This approach not only streamlines the process for healthcare providers but also reduces the time and cost associated with drug development, ultimately aiming to improve patient outcomes and save lives.

Cogniac

Series B in 2020
Cogniac Corporation is a technology company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in developing an enterprise platform designed for AI-grade visual observation, enabling businesses to automate various visual tasks efficiently. The platform allows users to connect machine vision cameras, security cameras, drones, and mobile images, facilitating the definition of use cases and objects of interest relevant to their media. Cogniac's technology leverages advanced deep learning to extract valuable information from vast streams of video and image data, achieving performance levels that often surpass human capabilities in focused observation tasks. Its applications span across industrial, manufacturing, and safety and security sectors, providing real-time alerts and feedback to enhance application performance and visual data management.

VodaSafe

Seed Round in 2020
VodaSafe Inc. is a Canadian company based in Kelowna that specializes in developing innovative water search and rescue technologies. Its primary product, AquaEye, is a handheld waterproof device designed for rescuers, utilizing sonar and artificial intelligence to detect submerged individuals in bodies of water. AquaEye not only locates people but also records essential rescue data and connects via Bluetooth to various devices. VodaSafe aims to enhance lifeguard, emergency responder, and recreational user capabilities in lifesaving and victim recovery efforts through advanced ultrasonic scanning methodologies.

SensorUp

Series A in 2020
SensorUp Inc. is a Calgary-based company that develops and operates an Internet of Things (IoT) platform, offering solutions for sensor data, analytics, and mapping feedback through its Application Programming Interface (API). Founded in 2011, SensorUp provides a unified system for interconnecting IoT devices, enabling them to communicate with each other and with third-party web applications via the SensorUp Cloud. The company's platform is designed to facilitate intelligent automation and enhance operational visibility for asset-heavy industries, particularly through its capabilities in methane detection and repair initiatives. Additionally, SensorUp's Smart Cities Starter Kit focuses on air quality monitoring, supporting enterprises in meeting stringent emissions reporting standards while integrating the latest measurement technologies and open standards.

Canalyst

Series B in 2020
Canalyst is a prominent provider of public company data and analysis, operating a cloud-based SaaS platform that offers immediate access to well-structured fundamental data and financial models for global public companies. Founded in 2015, the company aims to modernize the equity research function, helping firms in financial services and corporate markets streamline their operations and enhance the accuracy of their financial analysis. With a workforce of around 200 employees and offices in New York and Vancouver, Canalyst has established itself as a vital resource for hundreds of organizations seeking to minimize redundant tasks and base their analyses on reliable data.

xCures

Venture Round in 2020
xCures, Inc. is a company focused on transforming cancer treatment through its innovative AI-based precision oncology platform, established in 2018 and headquartered in Los Altos, California. The platform addresses the limitations of traditional drug-centric approaches by integrating cancer research with patient care. It operates as a perpetual trial, continuously collecting Real World Evidence (RWE) to enhance decision-making in treatment recommendations for advanced cancer patients. By utilizing machine learning, xCures structures insights from tumor boards and matches patients with the most effective treatment options based on their individual cases. This approach not only streamlines the process for healthcare providers but also reduces the time and cost associated with drug development, ultimately aiming to improve patient outcomes and save lives.

Femtosense

Seed Round in 2020
Femtosense is a technology company focused on developing ultra-energy-efficient neural network models that facilitate large-scale neural network processing at the edge. By leveraging nonlinear dynamics and space-time sparsity inspired by biological neural networks, Femtosense's models optimize performance-per-joule for complex processing tasks. This innovation enables businesses to implement user interfaces that offer ultra-low latency, reduced power consumption, and enhanced user privacy.

RoosterBio

Series B in 2019
RoosterBio, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Frederick, Maryland, specializing in the development of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) for the regenerative medicine industry. Founded in 2012, RoosterBio focuses on providing human bone marrow-derived and adipose-derived MSCs designed for use by tissue engineers, cell therapists, and developers of technologies that integrate living cells. The company aims to accelerate advancements in regenerative medicine by simplifying and enhancing the research process, thereby enabling high-impact scientific exploration. RoosterBio has established strategic alliances with organizations such as Pall Corporation and Tissue Regeneration Therapeutics Inc. Through its innovative products, RoosterBio supports efforts to regenerate tissues and organs and addresses immune-related diseases.

Echodyne

Series C in 2019
Echodyne is a company that specializes in the development and manufacture of radar technologies based on metamaterials. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Kirkland, Washington, Echodyne integrates its patented metamaterials technology with advanced software to produce a high-performance radar platform. This technology offers enhanced radar vision, combining agile imaging radar hardware with sophisticated software for tasks such as classification, recognition, and perception. As a result, Echodyne provides solutions for security and machine autonomy across various sectors, including government, defense, and industry. Its radar systems enable the safe operation of autonomous machines, such as drones, cars, trucks, and heavy equipment, in diverse weather conditions.

Vendasta Technologies

Venture Round in 2019
Vendasta Technologies is a developer of an end-to-end e-commerce platform designed to support local economies by making technology accessible to small businesses. The company offers a comprehensive platform that includes a white-label marketplace for various products and services, as well as tools for lead generation, billing, fulfillment, and task management. This enables clients to efficiently deliver digital services to small and medium-sized enterprises, facilitating their growth and enhancing their operational capabilities. Through its innovative solutions, Vendasta aims to empower local businesses and contribute to their success in the digital landscape.

SpaceX

Funding Round in 2019
SpaceX, officially known as Space Exploration Technologies, is a space transportation company founded in 2002 by Elon Musk and headquartered in Hawthorne, California. The company specializes in the design, manufacture, and launch of advanced rockets and spacecraft, including notable vehicles such as Falcon Heavy, Dragon, and Starship. SpaceX develops a range of technologies including crew and cargo capsules, rocket engines, and avionics, alongside guidance and control software. A key focus of SpaceX is the creation of partially reusable launch vehicles, such as Falcon 1 and Falcon 9, which aim to reduce the costs associated with space travel. By enabling the transport of cargo, humans, and payloads into space, SpaceX seeks to advance the capabilities and affordability of space exploration and travel.

Bridgit

Series A in 2019
Bridgit is an Australian privately owned non-bank lender. At Bridgit, it is our mission to revolutionise property financing and offer Australians a solution that helps them progress in life, without any of the red tape. When it comes to buying property it can be very competitive and difficult to find the perfect home, a Bridgit loan is a great option for homeowners who want to buy on their terms by finding their next home without having to sell first. Through the use of technology we make it easy, with a 5 minute online application, same day approval and no monthly repayments you can focus on the important things. It is all about giving hard working Australians the opportunity to make progress in their lives, without the hold backs.

Quantum Benchmark

Venture Round in 2019
Quantum Benchmark Inc. is a software company specializing in solutions for quantum computing hardware. Founded in 2017 and based in Kitchener, Canada, it focuses on error characterization, error mitigation, error correction, and performance validation. The company's offerings include the True-Q Design, which optimizes hardware design and quantum performance, and True-Q Validation, which certifies quantum hardware performance through third-party evaluation. Their software suite is designed to be hardware-agnostic, catering to various quantum computing architectures and aiming to enhance the reliability and effectiveness of quantum computations. By providing tools that support both hardware and software developers, Quantum Benchmark strives to facilitate the transition of quantum technologies from research to practical, real-world applications.

Plotly

Series B in 2018
Plotly, Inc. is a data science and AI company based in Montreal, Canada, that offers an online platform for data analysis and visualization. Its tools are designed for a diverse audience, including scientists, students, engineers, and analysts, allowing them to analyze, simulate, and graph various data formats such as Excel spreadsheets, CSV, TSV, and Matlab files. Plotly simplifies the creation and sharing of interactive web applications and visualizations, enabling users to leverage these capabilities across different programming languages. The company aims to integrate data science into business applications, making advanced analytics accessible and practical for a wider range of users.

HEAVY.AI

Series C in 2018
HEAVY.AI develops a big data analytics and visualization platform that helps businesses and government entities uncover valuable opportunities and risks within extensive location and time data. Its technology leverages the capabilities of modern GPU and CPU hardware to facilitate high-speed analytics and visualization. The platform features a structured query language-compliant database and an advanced visual analytics engine, allowing users to analyze and visualize large datasets efficiently. Clients from various sectors, including government, telecommunications, energy, utilities, and higher education, utilize HEAVY.AI's solutions to enhance decision-making processes and gain insights from multi-billion record datasets.

Rigado

Series A in 2018
Rigado Inc. is a manufacturer of Bluetooth low energy modules and a provider of edge-as-a-service infrastructure tailored for commercial Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. The company offers a range of products, including Bluetooth connectivity solutions, evaluation boards, and a firmware package for wireless functionality. Rigado's edge computing capabilities are designed to support applications such as asset tracking and smart buildings, featuring flexible wireless gateways and a containerized computing platform. Additionally, Rigado provides comprehensive product development services, including electrical design, RF and wireless engineering, software design, mechanical design, and industrial design. The company serves various sectors, including health and fitness, kiosks, payment systems, and military research. Founded in 2010 and based in Portland, Oregon, Rigado has established strategic partnerships with several industry leaders to enhance its offerings and facilitate large-scale IoT deployments.

AVA Technologies

Seed Round in 2018
AVA Technologies Inc. is a Canadian company based in Vancouver, founded in 2016. The company specializes in the development and manufacturing of the AVA Byte, a hardware-enabled software device designed to facilitate indoor gardening. This innovative smart garden utilizes artificial intelligence and sensors to assist users in growing nutrient-dense fruits and vegetables at home. By combining seed pods with advanced technology, AVA Byte simplifies the gardening process, making it accessible to individuals regardless of their gardening expertise.

SensorUp

Seed Round in 2018
SensorUp Inc. is a Calgary-based company that develops and operates an Internet of Things (IoT) platform, offering solutions for sensor data, analytics, and mapping feedback through its Application Programming Interface (API). Founded in 2011, SensorUp provides a unified system for interconnecting IoT devices, enabling them to communicate with each other and with third-party web applications via the SensorUp Cloud. The company's platform is designed to facilitate intelligent automation and enhance operational visibility for asset-heavy industries, particularly through its capabilities in methane detection and repair initiatives. Additionally, SensorUp's Smart Cities Starter Kit focuses on air quality monitoring, supporting enterprises in meeting stringent emissions reporting standards while integrating the latest measurement technologies and open standards.

HyTrust

Series E in 2017
HyTrust is a developer of cloud security software focused on automating compliance and enforcing security policies across both private and public cloud environments. Founded by experts in enterprise infrastructure and security, the company addresses the critical security challenges associated with virtualization and cloud adoption. HyTrust's solutions provide a centralized point of control for managing access, policy management, and security configurations within virtual infrastructures. This includes bridging traffic between corporate and management virtual local area networks of hypervisors, along with monitoring and logging communication for enhanced data protection. By enabling organizations to securely expand virtualization to mission-critical applications, HyTrust plays a vital role in mitigating risks of data breaches and catastrophic data center failures. The company has garnered support from leading investors in the next-generation data center space, ensuring a robust foundation for its innovative security solutions.

Bitfusion.io

Series A in 2017
Bitfusion.io Inc. is a technology company based in Austin, Texas, focused on enhancing application performance through innovative software and hardware solutions. Founded in 2015, Bitfusion offers a range of products, including software designed to accelerate existing cloud and data center operations, hardware appliances that integrate software libraries for application acceleration, and the Bitfusion Supercloud, which provides on-demand access to cloud-based hardware accelerators such as FPGAs. These solutions are tailored for various applications, including computer vision, media encoding, scientific computing, and bioinformatics. The company aims to make at-scale heterogeneous computing accessible to organizations, enabling AI developers to effectively manage and optimize their compute resources. Bitfusion.io operates as a subsidiary of VMware, Inc., further extending its capabilities in the technology landscape.

HEAVY.AI

Series B in 2017
HEAVY.AI develops a big data analytics and visualization platform that helps businesses and government entities uncover valuable opportunities and risks within extensive location and time data. Its technology leverages the capabilities of modern GPU and CPU hardware to facilitate high-speed analytics and visualization. The platform features a structured query language-compliant database and an advanced visual analytics engine, allowing users to analyze and visualize large datasets efficiently. Clients from various sectors, including government, telecommunications, energy, utilities, and higher education, utilize HEAVY.AI's solutions to enhance decision-making processes and gain insights from multi-billion record datasets.

Xtract Ai

Debt Financing in 2016
Xtract AI is a Vancouver-based company focused on advancing artificial intelligence through the development of a sophisticated deep neural network that enhances machine learning capabilities. Founded by experts in machine learning and computer sciences, Xtract AI aims to transform organizations by providing next-generation AI technology. The company's platform leverages machine learning architectures to deliver predictions and solve complex real-world challenges, enabling clients across various industries to improve efficiency and access reliable business solutions. With six provisional patents for their proprietary deep learning technology, Xtract AI is also engaged in creating multiple applications, including those for accounting and finance.

Canalyst

Seed Round in 2016
Canalyst is a prominent provider of public company data and analysis, operating a cloud-based SaaS platform that offers immediate access to well-structured fundamental data and financial models for global public companies. Founded in 2015, the company aims to modernize the equity research function, helping firms in financial services and corporate markets streamline their operations and enhance the accuracy of their financial analysis. With a workforce of around 200 employees and offices in New York and Vancouver, Canalyst has established itself as a vital resource for hundreds of organizations seeking to minimize redundant tasks and base their analyses on reliable data.

Vendasta Technologies

Debt Financing in 2016
Vendasta Technologies is a developer of an end-to-end e-commerce platform designed to support local economies by making technology accessible to small businesses. The company offers a comprehensive platform that includes a white-label marketplace for various products and services, as well as tools for lead generation, billing, fulfillment, and task management. This enables clients to efficiently deliver digital services to small and medium-sized enterprises, facilitating their growth and enhancing their operational capabilities. Through its innovative solutions, Vendasta aims to empower local businesses and contribute to their success in the digital landscape.

Bridgit

Seed Round in 2016
Bridgit is an Australian privately owned non-bank lender. At Bridgit, it is our mission to revolutionise property financing and offer Australians a solution that helps them progress in life, without any of the red tape. When it comes to buying property it can be very competitive and difficult to find the perfect home, a Bridgit loan is a great option for homeowners who want to buy on their terms by finding their next home without having to sell first. Through the use of technology we make it easy, with a 5 minute online application, same day approval and no monthly repayments you can focus on the important things. It is all about giving hard working Australians the opportunity to make progress in their lives, without the hold backs.

HEAVY.AI

Series A in 2016
HEAVY.AI develops a big data analytics and visualization platform that helps businesses and government entities uncover valuable opportunities and risks within extensive location and time data. Its technology leverages the capabilities of modern GPU and CPU hardware to facilitate high-speed analytics and visualization. The platform features a structured query language-compliant database and an advanced visual analytics engine, allowing users to analyze and visualize large datasets efficiently. Clients from various sectors, including government, telecommunications, energy, utilities, and higher education, utilize HEAVY.AI's solutions to enhance decision-making processes and gain insights from multi-billion record datasets.

Boundless Spatial

Series B in 2015
Boundless Spatial, Inc. is a provider of open-source geographic information system (GIS) software that facilitates the management of spatial data and the creation of maps. The company's offerings include Boundless Server Enterprise, which allows organizations to publish various data and workflows for web, desktop, and mobile applications; Boundless Offline Tile Server, which provides access to global basemaps for field operations without Internet connectivity; Boundless Desktop for desktop map creation and geospatial data management; and Boundless Anywhere, which enables enterprises to collect and distribute location information via handheld devices. Boundless specializes in commercial open-source maintenance, spatial IT infrastructure, geospatial web application workflows, and data management solutions, serving a diverse clientele that includes federal and international governments, defense sectors, local governments, and educational institutions. Founded in 2002 and based in St. Louis, Missouri, Boundless was previously known as OpenGeo Inc. and has a strategic partnership with In-Q-Tel.

Control Mobile

Seed Round in 2015
Control Mobile is a developer of a management and analytics platform focused on online payment services. The company offers businesses tools to understand and manage their online transactions effectively, integrating with popular payment processors such as Stripe and PayPal. Control Mobile delivers real-time payment analytics, payments management, and fraud prevention tools accessible from any device. With a track record of assisting over 10,000 businesses and processing transactions exceeding $20 million, the platform enables real-time revenue reporting and facilitates timely responses to critical transaction events. Additionally, Control Mobile sends over one million time-sensitive alerts each month, enhancing the payment management experience for its users.

HyTrust

Series D in 2015
HyTrust is a developer of cloud security software focused on automating compliance and enforcing security policies across both private and public cloud environments. Founded by experts in enterprise infrastructure and security, the company addresses the critical security challenges associated with virtualization and cloud adoption. HyTrust's solutions provide a centralized point of control for managing access, policy management, and security configurations within virtual infrastructures. This includes bridging traffic between corporate and management virtual local area networks of hypervisors, along with monitoring and logging communication for enhanced data protection. By enabling organizations to securely expand virtualization to mission-critical applications, HyTrust plays a vital role in mitigating risks of data breaches and catastrophic data center failures. The company has garnered support from leading investors in the next-generation data center space, ensuring a robust foundation for its innovative security solutions.

MediaCore

Series A in 2015
MediaCore is a cloud-based online video learning platform that enables educational institutions, including K-12 schools and universities, to integrate video into their teaching and learning processes. The platform provides users with tools to capture, manage, and share video content securely across various devices. MediaCore empowers both students and educators to create personalized video experiences, enhancing engagement and collaboration in educational settings. Recognized for its innovation, MediaCore has garnered several awards, including a recent acknowledgment from Fast Company as one of the top ten most innovative companies in digital video.

Illusense

Venture Round in 2015
Illusense Inc. is a machine vision technology company based in Vancouver, Canada, founded in 2013. The company specializes in developing ultra-high resolution laser-based inspection technology for internal oil and gas pipelines. This innovative approach enhances integrity management by enabling clients in the energy sector to proactively prioritize maintenance tasks and detect leaks. Illusense's platform generates detailed 3-D data sets, providing clients with critical insights into the condition of their assets. By improving pipeline maintenance services, Illusense aims to boost business productivity, optimize supply chain logistics, and enhance operational effectiveness for its corporate clients.

HEAVY.AI

Seed Round in 2014
HEAVY.AI develops a big data analytics and visualization platform that helps businesses and government entities uncover valuable opportunities and risks within extensive location and time data. Its technology leverages the capabilities of modern GPU and CPU hardware to facilitate high-speed analytics and visualization. The platform features a structured query language-compliant database and an advanced visual analytics engine, allowing users to analyze and visualize large datasets efficiently. Clients from various sectors, including government, telecommunications, energy, utilities, and higher education, utilize HEAVY.AI's solutions to enhance decision-making processes and gain insights from multi-billion record datasets.

Privacy Analytics

Seed Round in 2014
Privacy Analytics Inc. specializes in data anonymization software tailored for healthcare organizations, insurance providers, and medical device manufacturers. The company provides solutions that enable the responsible de-identification of both structured and unstructured personal data, facilitating various secondary uses such as research, public health analysis, and marketing while ensuring individual privacy and legal compliance. Its flagship product, PARAT, integrates de-identification and data masking capabilities for clinical and health claims databases. Additionally, Privacy Analytics offers a range of tools, including text anonymization software and an online risk assessment tool to streamline data sharing agreements. The company also provides services such as re-identification risk assessments and anonymization methodology training. Founded in 2007 and based in Ottawa, Canada, Privacy Analytics operates as a subsidiary of IQVIA Holdings Inc.

vArmour

Series B in 2013
VArmour is a cybersecurity company based in Mountain View, California, founded in 2011. It specializes in perimeter security solutions tailored for mobile, virtual, and cloud environments. The company develops security applications that protect critical applications and workloads across multi-cloud infrastructures, with a focus on organizations in heavily regulated industries. VArmour’s tools help users secure and manage data and security policies across both public and private cloud environments, offering a centralized approach to safeguarding applications and data.

Karma Gaming

Series A in 2013
Karma Gaming, based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, specializes in developing video games for regulated lotteries. With over 30 years of combined gaming industry experience, the company creates an online gaming platform that offers customers the chance to win cash prizes. By integrating casual and social game mechanics, Karma Gaming appeals to a broad audience while providing an engaging way to participate in lottery games. Their expertise in the gaming sector ensures a deep understanding of both player preferences and regulatory requirements in the lottery space.

Speek

Seed Round in 2013
Speek Inc. is a provider of web-based conference calling solutions based in Dulles, Virginia. Founded in 2006, the company simplifies the conference calling experience by offering users a personal link that eliminates the need for dial-ins, pins, or downloads. Participants can join calls easily by clicking on a unique Speek link, allowing for seamless access via phone or web browser. The platform features a visual interface where users can see who has joined the call, identify active speakers, and share files. In its efforts to enhance its services, Speek has raised a total of $2.6 million in funding, including a recent $1.1 million in bridge funding. As of June 2015, Speek operates as a subsidiary of Jive Communications, Inc.

Boundless Spatial

Series A in 2013
Boundless Spatial, Inc. is a provider of open-source geographic information system (GIS) software that facilitates the management of spatial data and the creation of maps. The company's offerings include Boundless Server Enterprise, which allows organizations to publish various data and workflows for web, desktop, and mobile applications; Boundless Offline Tile Server, which provides access to global basemaps for field operations without Internet connectivity; Boundless Desktop for desktop map creation and geospatial data management; and Boundless Anywhere, which enables enterprises to collect and distribute location information via handheld devices. Boundless specializes in commercial open-source maintenance, spatial IT infrastructure, geospatial web application workflows, and data management solutions, serving a diverse clientele that includes federal and international governments, defense sectors, local governments, and educational institutions. Founded in 2002 and based in St. Louis, Missouri, Boundless was previously known as OpenGeo Inc. and has a strategic partnership with In-Q-Tel.

Vendasta Technologies

Series B in 2013
Vendasta Technologies is a developer of an end-to-end e-commerce platform designed to support local economies by making technology accessible to small businesses. The company offers a comprehensive platform that includes a white-label marketplace for various products and services, as well as tools for lead generation, billing, fulfillment, and task management. This enables clients to efficiently deliver digital services to small and medium-sized enterprises, facilitating their growth and enhancing their operational capabilities. Through its innovative solutions, Vendasta aims to empower local businesses and contribute to their success in the digital landscape.

Playnomics

Series B in 2013
Playnomics is a predictive data and marketing platform designed for free-to-play games and applications. It provides marketers and developers with tools to forecast player value and behavior, enabling them to implement customized messaging based on these insights. The platform features a dynamic player segmentation engine and user-friendly campaign marketing tools, allowing developers to create targeted monetization and retention strategies. By utilizing advanced predictive analytics, Playnomics helps game creators enhance their decision-making processes and optimize revenue from various player segments, including VIPs, new spenders, and non-spenders. The company's focus on behavioral modeling and machine learning further aids in understanding player dynamics, predicting lifetime value, and recommending virtual items, thus enhancing the overall gaming experience.

Speek

Seed Round in 2013
Speek Inc. is a provider of web-based conference calling solutions based in Dulles, Virginia. Founded in 2006, the company simplifies the conference calling experience by offering users a personal link that eliminates the need for dial-ins, pins, or downloads. Participants can join calls easily by clicking on a unique Speek link, allowing for seamless access via phone or web browser. The platform features a visual interface where users can see who has joined the call, identify active speakers, and share files. In its efforts to enhance its services, Speek has raised a total of $2.6 million in funding, including a recent $1.1 million in bridge funding. As of June 2015, Speek operates as a subsidiary of Jive Communications, Inc.

Metafor Software

Seed Round in 2012
Metafor Software specializes in anomaly detection through its innovative machine learning technology. The company provides a tool that analyzes real-time data generated by IT infrastructure and applications to identify unusual behavior. By automatically establishing a baseline of normal activity, Metafor employs advanced unsupervised, non-parametric behavioral analytics to detect potential security threats and performance issues. This proactive approach enables software developers to address problems at their inception, enhancing the reliability and security of their applications.

Wurldtech

Series A in 2012
Wurldtech, a GE company, is in the business of protecting critical infrastructure from cyber attack. We work with both device manufacturers and system operators to provide protection for critical infrastructure against the persistent and dynamic cyber threats. Customers worldwide rely on Wurldtech products and services to reduce the risks and costs of a cyber attack, maximize system uptime and meet compliance mandates. Our Achilles® certification programs have been widely adopted by both manufacturers and operators to deliver third party benchmark testing of product and system security.

Recon Instruments

Series A in 2012
Recon Instruments, Inc. specializes in the design and development of smart eyewear products tailored for sports and high-intensity environments. Established in 2008 and based in Vancouver, Canada, the company has emerged as a leader in smart eyewear technology, offering GPS heads-up displays integrated into ski and snowboard goggles, as well as prescription inserts. Their flagship product, Recon Engage, allows users to track their activity and location in real-time, view performance statistics, and receive notifications. The eyewear features an Android-based operating system with an open software development kit, facilitating the creation of various applications for diverse sports and activities. Recon Instruments is committed to enhancing athletic performance through innovative design and technology, ensuring that all aspects of product development are handled in-house to maintain quality and usability. As a subsidiary of Intel Corporation, Recon continues to push the boundaries of smart eyewear, focusing on delivering essential information to athletes in a seamless and efficient manner.

Gamerizon Studio

Venture Round in 2011
Gamerizon Studio Inc., established in 2008 and located in Montreal, Canada, specializes in creating high-quality mobile and casual games. As an independent studio, Gamerizon focuses on developing engaging gaming experiences tailored for a wide audience. The company's expertise in the mobile gaming sector positions it as a notable player in the industry, committed to delivering innovative and enjoyable content to gamers.

Sava Transmedia

Series A in 2011
Sava Transmedia is a new type of company where creativity and innovation meet to redefine what they believe will be the future of social gaming! Their vision consists of more and more players enjoying fresh gaming experiences that connect and entertain across all convenient platforms. They are bringing technological, design and artistic innovation to produce new games that provide their customers with high value entertainment. In particular, they specialize in games for large audiences on fast growing platforms such as Facebook, iOS, Android and Windows Phone. Sava is an independent company based in vibrant Montreal. It was founded by a team of industry veterans headed by Alain Tascan (co-founder of Ubisoft Montreal and founder of EA Montreal).

SignalSet

Series A in 2011
Seattle-based SignalSet has developed the first wireless infrastructure solution that allows machine-to-machine device manufacturers and OEMs to deploy and remotely manage wireless devices capable of seamlessly switching between GSM and CDMA wireless networks with no manual intervention. With SignalSet's patent-pending Remote Carrier Switchingâ„¢ technology, wireless machine-to-machine devices are being built to have continuous carrier choice, freely moving between networks as needed to maximize coverage, data transmission speed, and automatic redundancy at an affordable price.

Plantiga

Seed Round in 2010
Plantiga Technologies Inc. is a Vancouver-based company that specializes in biometric sensing technology for footwear. Founded in 2017, Plantiga has developed a platform that offers human movement intelligence, providing deep insights into health by analyzing how individuals move. Their technology focuses on optimizing health, preventing injuries, and monitoring recovery by detecting subtle changes in functional movement patterns that are often imperceptible. By combining rigorous analysis of human performance with wearable device capabilities, Plantiga enables users to assess athletic performance, health, and productivity effectively.

NeoEdge Networks

Venture Round in 2009
NeoEdge Networks is a tech and in-game ad company that enables casual game publishers and developers to deliver TV-like commercials.
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