Vanedge Capital

Vanedge Capital Inc. is a Vancouver-based venture capital firm that specializes in investments across various stages, particularly focusing on technology and interactive entertainment sectors. Founded in 2008, the firm targets companies that have already gained traction, specifically in areas such as enterprise software, cloud computing, cyber security, and digital media. Vanedge Capital is particularly interested in businesses with annual revenues between $0.5 million and $1 million, investing between CAD 1 million and CAD 13 million. The firm seeks opportunities in both North American markets, especially the United States and Canada, as well as in Asia, with a notable presence in China. It aims to partner with companies that have demonstrated product market fit and possess a fast-growing user base, providing not only capital but also operational expertise and a global network to help these businesses scale effectively.

Linda Chen

Director of Finance

Mike Gelbart

Scientific Advisor

Moe Kermani Ph.D

Managing Partner

Katie Kim

Investment Analyst

V. Paul Lee

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Annika Lewis

Associate

Amy Rae

Partner and Principal

Micah Siegel Ph.D

Venture Partner

Todd Tessier

Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Darren Thomson

Associate

Past deals in Vancouver

Autozen

Seed Round in 2022
Developer of an automotive retail platform intended to re-invent the car-selling experience. The company's platform takes care of everything including paperwork, payment, and pick-up, and creates an experience where no effort is required from sellers, enabling users to sell their vehicles from the comfort of their homes.

Canalyst

Series C in 2022
Canalyst is a Vancouver-based financial modeling company that provides a fundamental equity research platform designed for institutional analysts and portfolio managers. Founded in 2015, the platform aids clients in enhancing their investment decision-making processes, particularly focusing on small- and mid-cap equities that often receive less coverage. Canalyst's extensive database includes equity models for various indices, enabling users to efficiently conduct research and develop timely investment ideas. The company is recognized for its commitment to accuracy and has garnered a positive reputation among its clients for facilitating more informed investment strategies.

VodaSafe

Seed Round in 2020
Vodasafe Inc. develops AquaEye, a handheld waterproof device for rescuers. Its device uses sonar to scan body of water to locate submerged persons, as well as records various rescue data and connects via Bluetooth to various identified devices. The company is based in Kelowna, Canada.

Canalyst

Series B in 2020
Canalyst is a Vancouver-based financial modeling company that provides a fundamental equity research platform designed for institutional analysts and portfolio managers. Founded in 2015, the platform aids clients in enhancing their investment decision-making processes, particularly focusing on small- and mid-cap equities that often receive less coverage. Canalyst's extensive database includes equity models for various indices, enabling users to efficiently conduct research and develop timely investment ideas. The company is recognized for its commitment to accuracy and has garnered a positive reputation among its clients for facilitating more informed investment strategies.

AVA Technologies

Seed Round in 2018
AVA Technologies Inc. develops and manufactures a hardware enabled software device, AVA Byte, that helps users grow nutrition dense fruits and vegetables from home. The device is an artificial intelligence enabled smart indoor garden equipped with sensors that helps us collect the datasets. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

Xtract AI

Debt Financing in 2016
Xtract AI is a Vancouver-based company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence software aimed at enhancing machine learning capabilities. Founded in 2016, Xtract AI focuses on automating the digitization, parsing, and comprehension of extensive text data through its flagship product, XtractDOCS. The company also offers XtractVIDEO, which utilizes proprietary algorithms to apply human-like understanding to video content. With a strong foundation in machine learning and computer science, Xtract AI is dedicated to advancing AI technology and has secured six provisional patents for its deep learning innovations. The company aims to transform various sectors, including accounting and finance, by creating smart, effective applications that enhance organizational efficiency. As of September 2019, Xtract AI operates as a subsidiary of Patriot One Technologies Inc.

Canalyst

Seed Round in 2016
Canalyst is a Vancouver-based financial modeling company that provides a fundamental equity research platform designed for institutional analysts and portfolio managers. Founded in 2015, the platform aids clients in enhancing their investment decision-making processes, particularly focusing on small- and mid-cap equities that often receive less coverage. Canalyst's extensive database includes equity models for various indices, enabling users to efficiently conduct research and develop timely investment ideas. The company is recognized for its commitment to accuracy and has garnered a positive reputation among its clients for facilitating more informed investment strategies.

Control Mobile

Seed Round in 2015
Control helps businesses understand and manage their online payments. Integrated with Stripe, PayPal, and other payment processors, Control delivers real-time payment analytics, payments management, and fraud tools to any device. They've helped over 10,000 businesses process over $20M in transactions on their mobile devices and deliver 1M+ time-sensitive alerts each month.

Illusense

Venture Round in 2015
Illusense Inc. develops machine vision technology. It offers ultra-high resolution laser-based internal oil and gas pipeline inspection technology for pipeline maintenance services. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Vancouver, Canada.

Metafor Software

Seed Round in 2012
Metafor’s machine learning technology analyzes the streams of real-time data generated by your IT infrastructure and applications to accurately identify anomalous behavior so you can fix problems at the first sign of trouble. Metafor automatically establishes what normal behavior looks like and uses advanced unsupervised, non-parametric behavioral analytics to identify activity indicative of security threats and impending performance problems.

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. designs and develops smart eyewear products for sports and high-intensity environments. It offers GPS heads-up displays for alpine sports, prescription inserts, and ski and snowboard goggles; Recon Engage that enables users to track activity and location in real time; see their stats; manage dashboards; and get text and call notifications on their Recon device. The company also provides tools and documentation for designing, developing, and distributing apps for Recon devices. The company offers its products through distributors and online. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in Vancouver, Canada. As of June 16, 2015, Recon Instruments, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Intel Corporation.

Plantiga

Seed Round in 2010
Plantiga provides human movement intelligence, a deep insight into health based on the way people move. Its platform is built to optimize health, prevent injury, and monitor recovery by detecting changes in functional movement patterns that the eye cannot see. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia.