Polar Beer Taps
Seed Round in 2024
Polar Beer Taps is a pioneering company in the beverage industry, specializing in innovative draft systems designed for portable beverage serving. Their Permafrost V3 system employs patent-pending technology that utilizes low-pressure heat exchange to maintain optimal liquid temperature as it travels from keg to tap. This technology ensures that commercial draft systems deliver consistent quality and reliability, making it suitable for a variety of venues, including outdoor events, stadiums, restaurants, and bars. By providing high-quality beverage solutions, Polar Beer Taps enhances the overall experience at any event.
Levr.ai
Seed Round in 2024
Levr.ai is an online financial software platform that streamlines the process of applying for business loans. It simplifies and accelerates loan applications by providing built-in templates and directories that assist businesses in gathering and creating necessary documentation. The platform also ensures secure and private storage of sensitive financial and business documents, allowing users to upload, organize, track, and discuss all required materials in one centralized location. This comprehensive approach enables businesses to manage their loan application process efficiently and obtain funding quickly.
A&K Robotics
Seed Round in 2023
A&K Robotics Inc. is a Canadian company based in Vancouver, founded in 2015, that specializes in designing and building advanced robotic systems. The company focuses on developing intelligent navigation systems that enable robots to work collaboratively with humans. A&K Robotics also creates electric micro-mobility platforms and self-driving robotic pods, which aim to enhance mobility in large facilities such as airports, malls, and museums, as well as in crowded urban environments. By pushing the boundaries of robotics technology, A&K Robotics seeks to improve quality of life and promote environmental sustainability through innovative real-life applications.
Inverted AI
Seed Round in 2023
Inverted AI, a spinout from the University of British Columbia, specializes in developing proprietary software that predicts human driving behavior. The company focuses on creating AI agents that mimic human drivers for use in simulators designed to train self-driving cars. By employing probabilistic programming, Inverted AI's technology enables the creation of AI agents capable of safe and efficient vehicle control. This innovation provides vital data and insights necessary for advancing self-driving technology to higher levels of autonomy, specifically targeting 'level 4' and above. Through its research and product development, Inverted AI aims to enhance the capabilities of vehicle manufacturers in the autonomous driving sector.
Levr.ai
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Levr.ai is an online financial software platform that streamlines the process of applying for business loans. It simplifies and accelerates loan applications by providing built-in templates and directories that assist businesses in gathering and creating necessary documentation. The platform also ensures secure and private storage of sensitive financial and business documents, allowing users to upload, organize, track, and discuss all required materials in one centralized location. This comprehensive approach enables businesses to manage their loan application process efficiently and obtain funding quickly.
VoxCell BioInnovation
Seed Round in 2022
VoxCell specializes in developing three-dimensional bioprinting tools for accelerating drug discovery, particularly in oncology. They create vascularized cancer tissue models using biomimetic solutions to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of pre-clinical trials.
Care2Talk
Seed Round in 2022
Care2Talk is a video technology platform that provides an easy-to-use, secure video chat tool for older adults in memory care and long-term care communities to connect with loved ones and care teams. The iOS and Android app uses a specially designed interface on mobile or tablet to accommodate cognitive impairments and other limitations, enabling simple, unlimited video calls between residents, family members, and providers. The platform supports aging and dementia, cognitive and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, vision and hearing impairments, and mobility restrictions, helping to enhance health and well-being of residents in memory care, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living, and independent living communities. By simplifying connections, Care2Talk aims to reduce isolation and improve communication in long-term care environments.
Frontly
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Frontly is a developer of a no-code internal admin tooling platform that enables businesses to create custom web applications efficiently. This platform allows users to build functional web apps directly from their data sources without the need for coding, thereby addressing specific business challenges quickly. By simplifying the application development process, Frontly helps organizations scale operations more rapidly, reduce costs, and concentrate on back-end development.
Lucent BioSciences
Seed Round in 2021
Lucent Biosciences specializes in the development of innovative biofertilizers aimed at enhancing agricultural sustainability. The company offers a unique class of micronutrient fertilizers that promote higher crop yields and nutrient levels while being environmentally friendly. Their products are designed to improve soil health and sequester carbon, contributing to climate-positive farming practices. By utilizing sustainable bioactive crop nutrition, Lucent Biosciences enables farmers to cultivate nutrient-dense crops without polluting groundwater, thereby supporting regenerative agriculture and reducing overall costs per hectare.
Pocketed
Seed Round in 2021
Pocketed is a platform that connects businesses with eligible grants and tax credits, aiming to reduce financial barriers for entrepreneurs. It helps users find suitable funding opportunities, provides tools for optimizing applications, and offers expert support.
LifeBooster
Series A in 2021
LifeBooster develops predictive injury risk technology for enterprise health and safety, combining wearable IoT devices, data analytics, and cloud-based risk analytics to assess body posture and movements and predict risks across an entire workforce. Its Senz platform digitizes and automates risk assessment workflows to prioritize mitigation and prevent injuries, illnesses, and safety incidents. The company serves enterprise users in health and safety, workers' compensation, and risk management, and collaborates with industry partners to implement standardized risk assessment practices. By enabling proactive risk mitigation, LifeBooster aims to reduce workplace risks and help workers stay safe on the job.
Apera AI
Seed Round in 2020
Apera AI develops robot vision intelligence software for manufacturing. Its proprietary AI and machine learning technologies enable robots to perceive their environment like humans, improving flexibility, productivity, and reducing downtime.
Arbutus Medical
Seed Round in 2020
Founded in 2014, Arbutus Medical develops and manufactures surgical power tools aimed at reducing healthcare costs. Its flagship product is a radically affordable orthopedic power tool system used in trauma centers, veterinary hospitals, military deployments, and hospitals worldwide.
Ideon Technologies
Seed Round in 2020
Ideon Technologies develops advanced borehole detectors and a discovery platform that integrates proprietary sensors, imaging systems, inversion technologies, and AI for detecting subsurface muons. This enables x-ray-like imaging and generation of 3D density maps, serving industries such as mining, oil & gas, infrastructure, and security.
VitaminLab
Seed Round in 2020
VitaminLab develops personalized vitamin regimens by integrating an individual's health history, nutrient testing results, and health data through a proprietary matching algorithm to create personalized supplements. The company designs supplements using natural ingredients such as beetroot, stevia, and prebiotics, tailoring products to DNA, blood markers, and body type. Led by pharmacists and health care professionals, VitaminLab aims to reform the supplement industry by moving away from one-size-fits-all products toward individualized nutrition solutions.
UmbraCity
Seed Round in 2020
UmbraCity operates as an umbrella sharing network, utilizing fully automated rental kiosks strategically placed in high-traffic areas. These kiosks offer a convenient and affordable solution for individuals seeking protection from rain. Additionally, UmbraCity serves as a unique marketing platform, leveraging its extensive network to provide outdoor advertising opportunities.
Lucent BioSciences
Seed Round in 2020
Lucent Biosciences specializes in the development of innovative biofertilizers aimed at enhancing agricultural sustainability. The company offers a unique class of micronutrient fertilizers that promote higher crop yields and nutrient levels while being environmentally friendly. Their products are designed to improve soil health and sequester carbon, contributing to climate-positive farming practices. By utilizing sustainable bioactive crop nutrition, Lucent Biosciences enables farmers to cultivate nutrient-dense crops without polluting groundwater, thereby supporting regenerative agriculture and reducing overall costs per hectare.
LifeBooster
Seed Round in 2020
LifeBooster develops predictive injury risk technology for enterprise health and safety, combining wearable IoT devices, data analytics, and cloud-based risk analytics to assess body posture and movements and predict risks across an entire workforce. Its Senz platform digitizes and automates risk assessment workflows to prioritize mitigation and prevent injuries, illnesses, and safety incidents. The company serves enterprise users in health and safety, workers' compensation, and risk management, and collaborates with industry partners to implement standardized risk assessment practices. By enabling proactive risk mitigation, LifeBooster aims to reduce workplace risks and help workers stay safe on the job.
Netskrt
Seed Round in 2020
Netskrt enhances the internet experience by expanding access to streaming media, particularly for rail and air passengers who typically face limitations in accessing video content. Through its innovative mCDN technology, Netskrt enables users to utilize their existing internet video subscriptions seamlessly, similar to their experience at home. The company focuses on delivering high-quality streaming of major sporting events and popular video-on-demand content, thereby improving the efficiency of networks that distribute this content. By facilitating better access to internet video, Netskrt allows over-the-top (OTT) providers to enhance the viewing experience for all subscribers, regardless of their location.
A&K Robotics
Pre Seed Round in 2020
A&K Robotics Inc. is a Canadian company based in Vancouver, founded in 2015, that specializes in designing and building advanced robotic systems. The company focuses on developing intelligent navigation systems that enable robots to work collaboratively with humans. A&K Robotics also creates electric micro-mobility platforms and self-driving robotic pods, which aim to enhance mobility in large facilities such as airports, malls, and museums, as well as in crowded urban environments. By pushing the boundaries of robotics technology, A&K Robotics seeks to improve quality of life and promote environmental sustainability through innovative real-life applications.
HAVEN IAQ
Seed Round in 2020
Haven IAQ specializes in indoor air quality management for homes and professional settings. The company analyzes air quality issues, recommends improvements, and automates equipment to improve humidity control, filtration, ventilation, and overall air comfort. Its system includes a central air monitor and controller that connects HVAC equipment to an automated ecosystem, enabling monitoring and control of filtration, ventilation, humidity, and airflow. The solution supports custom ventilation scheduling and responds to daily routines to maintain healthier indoor environments, delivering smarter, more efficient air management.
Life360 Innovations
Seed Round in 2020
Life360 Innovations is a manufacturer of medical devices focused on providing solutions for bladder issues, particularly in men. The company specializes in urology-related products designed to address urinary incontinence. Their flagship offerings include non-surgical, personalized self-managed devices that can be inserted into the urethra to control urine leaks. These products aim to empower customers to manage their urinary problems effectively while minimizing the risks of infection associated with traditional treatments. Life360 Innovations is dedicated to distributing its innovative medical devices across Canada, enhancing the quality of life for individuals dealing with bladder-related challenges.
Central City Brewers + Distillers
Seed Round in 2020
Founded in Surrey, Canada, Central City Brewers + Distillers is a prominent craft beverage producer. They offer a diverse range of products including specialty beers, ciders, gin, whisky, and rum, catering to various tastes at competitive prices.
Alpha9 Theranostics
Seed Round in 2020
Alpha9 Theranostics is a biopharma company that focuses on radiotherapeutics for the treatment of solid and hematologic malignancies. The company is creating a strong pipeline of radiopharmaceuticals to target solid and hematologic malignancies. Its systematic approach to radiotherapeutic design is fueled by a toolbox of technologies and chemistries, which offers broad potential for expansion into a multitude of oncology targets.
Alpha9 Theranostics was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
VINN Automotive Technologies
Seed Round in 2020
VINN operates at the intersection of technology and automotive retail, focusing on transforming the traditional car buying experience. The company has developed a digital e-commerce platform that facilitates the online purchase of new and used vehicles. This platform not only generates leads for dealerships but also offers concierge services to customers, enhancing their shopping experience. Additionally, VINN provides e-commerce capabilities for dealers' websites, enabling seamless digital transactions. By connecting buyers with dealerships, VINN aims to create a comprehensive one-stop shopping environment in the automotive sector.
Avestec
Seed Round in 2020
Avestec specializes in robotic inspection technology for hazardous spaces. Its solutions offer ultrasonic thickness measurement, coating thickness measurement, visual inspection, defect detection, and three-dimensional model creation, enabling clients to conduct inspections quickly and cost-effectively without the need for scaffolding or rope access.
Truss
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Truss provides accounts payable automation and payment processing software for construction companies, enabling automated billing, invoicing, and reconciliation through secure ACH transfers between banks. The platform supports collecting payments from customers via email and allows funds to be used to pay suppliers or withdrawn, managed through a single dashboard. It targets US construction firms, including general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers, and aims to streamline cash flows by eliminating cheque-based payments and reducing manual data entry.
Human in Motion Robotics
Seed Round in 2020
Human in Motion Robotics develops a lower-body wearable exoskeleton system for rehabilitation and personal mobility. The exoskeleton uses miniaturized, versatile joints for the hip, knee, and ankle to help users walk more naturally and maintain balance in challenging conditions such as uphill, downhill, turning, and stairs without external assistance. Designed for mobility support and motion augmentation, the system also offers potential in robotic rehabilitation and related fields, including gaming and medical applications. The company targets paralyzed or physically disabled users, aiming to restore walking capability and reduce reliance on assistive devices or caregivers.
MergeBase Software
Seed Round in 2020
MergeBase Software develops a cybersecurity platform focused on securing the software supply chain and protecting enterprise applications. The cloud-based solution detects vulnerabilities in open-source and commercial libraries used across coding, building, deployment and run-time, reduces false positives, and helps prevent data breaches. It integrates with other security tools to streamline security operations for developers and security teams within DevSecOps. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Burnaby, Canada.
Zennea Technologies
Seed Round in 2020
Zennea Technologies is a medical device company based in Surrey, Canada, specializing in the development of therapeutic wearables aimed at reducing snoring and improving overall health through enhanced sleep quality. The company's flagship product, ZENS, is a comfortable and discreet sleep wearable that targets the root cause of snoring, thereby assisting individuals with chronic snoring and mild obstructive sleep apnea. Zennea conducts clinical trials to validate the efficacy of its device, which not only helps reduce snoring but also tracks sleep quality, providing valuable insights for users to make informed decisions about their health and sleep habits.
Ibbaka is a company that specializes in providing a pricing and packaging optimization platform designed specifically for B2B SaaS companies and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) enterprises. The company focuses on helping these businesses set value-driven prices that align with the benefits delivered to customers, which is crucial in the competitive subscription economy. Ibbaka employs a value-based pricing approach, developing and validating value models with customers to derive and optimize pricing strategies based on existing and projected data. The company's expertise extends to sectors such as Cybersecurity, FinTech, MarTech, Environmental Software, and Artificial Intelligence. Ibbaka's solutions are delivered through its Valio software, which facilitates the development and management of pricing, value, sustainability, and cost models, as well as the creation of value stories that support a value-based sales approach. By providing real-time insights and flexible tools, Ibbaka empowers clients to understand customer needs, differentiate their offerings, and implement optimal pricing strategies, ultimately leading to increased sales and profitability.
ehsAI is a compliance technology company that leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to assist organizations in managing regulatory compliance more effectively. The company offers software that scans permits from regulatory authorities and generates an indexed list of action items linked to each regulatory citation, facilitating a streamlined approach to compliance management. By automating these processes, ehsAI helps clients reduce the costs and risks associated with permitting and compliance across various industries, including technology, manufacturing, energy, chemicals, construction, and retail. Committed to integrity, diversity, and innovation, ehsAI aims to transform environmental, health, safety, and compliance management for businesses through disruptive solutions.
Riipen Networks Inc., established in 2014 and headquartered in Victoria, Canada, operates a learning platform that facilitates connections between organizations and universities or colleges. The platform links faculty-supervised student projects with industry partners, enabling students to gain practical experience and develop employable skills while still in academia. This mutually beneficial arrangement also provides companies with an engaging way to enhance brand awareness and recruit talent from campuses worldwide.
VINN Automotive Technologies
Angel Round in 2019
VINN operates at the intersection of technology and automotive retail, focusing on transforming the traditional car buying experience. The company has developed a digital e-commerce platform that facilitates the online purchase of new and used vehicles. This platform not only generates leads for dealerships but also offers concierge services to customers, enhancing their shopping experience. Additionally, VINN provides e-commerce capabilities for dealers' websites, enabling seamless digital transactions. By connecting buyers with dealerships, VINN aims to create a comprehensive one-stop shopping environment in the automotive sector.
Starling Minds
Seed Round in 2019
Founded in 2013, Starling Minds offers digital mental health solutions, including cognitive behavioral therapy programs. It caters to businesses, healthcare providers, and educational institutions, aiming to enhance emotional resilience, manage stress, anxiety, and depression, thereby improving workplace productivity.
Interpodia Technology Corp.
Angel Round in 2019
Founded in 2009, Interpodia specializes in streamlining sport registration and management. Its online platform simplifies membership handling, enhances safe sport compliance, and offers features like custom branding, flexible registrations, coach licensing, event sanctioning, and integrated payment processing for organizations, clubs, and events worldwide.
Mesentech
Seed Round in 2019
Mesentech Inc. is a regenerative medicine company based in Vancouver, Canada, focused on developing innovative therapies for bone-related diseases. Established in 2013, the company specializes in a prodrug platform that delivers therapeutics selectively to bone, addressing challenges associated with conventional drug delivery methods. Mesentech's lead product, MES1007, is a bone-targeted prodrug of a prostaglandin mimetic that aims to reverse bone loss associated with conditions such as osteoporosis and Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The company's proprietary technology enhances the delivery of small-molecule and biological drugs to the bone's surface and interior, allowing for more effective treatment while minimizing side effects. This approach is particularly significant given the inherent difficulty in accessing bone tissue due to its hard surface and low porosity. Mesentech's focus on selective drug delivery not only aims to improve treatment efficacy but also hopes to accelerate bone healing and address complications associated with low bone density disorders.
Bio Conscious
Seed Round in 2019
Bio Conscious is a health analytics company focused on utilizing advanced AI technology to enhance patient health outcomes and reduce healthcare costs by predicting and preventing adverse medical events. Their innovative platform specifically targets diabetes and related chronic diseases, which affect over 420 million individuals globally. Bio Conscious has developed an application that employs machine learning algorithms to analyze data from medical and wearable sensors. This enables the prediction of blood glucose values up to one hour in advance, allowing diabetic patients to avoid severe hypoglycemia without manual input. The company's technology merges connected medical devices and remote monitoring, positioning it to address various healthcare challenges and promote early medical intervention, thereby facilitating a proactive approach to disease management.
Penny AI Technologies
Seed Round in 2019
Founded in 2017, Penny AI Technologies develops an AI-driven CRM app that automates sales tasks and enhances customer experience. Its platform prioritizes next steps, creates consultants, and delivers targeted activity lists.
Agilik Technologies
Seed Round in 2019
Agilik Technologies has a smart orthosis that assists patients in maintaining or increasing their independence and mobility. This is especially important for children with cerebral palsy, spina bifida, and other knee-extension-deficiency disorders, whose strength and endurance often deteriorate with age. When needed during a patient's gait, the smart orthosis moves with the wearer, providing dynamic knee assistance and resistance.
Keela is a fundraising CRM designed for nonprofits. It integrates donor data into communications, enabling targeted, multi-channel approaches. The platform helps improve donor relations by providing critical information such as when and how much to ask for donations.
Keycafe
Seed Round in 2019
Keycafe Inc. offers an online platform that enables the remote management of access to homes and rental properties. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, the company provides a combination of software as a service (SaaS) and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions for efficient key exchange and property access management. It caters to both consumers and enterprises, facilitating secure and convenient access for homeowners and rental property managers.
ThisFish
Seed Round in 2018
ThisFish enhances profitability and sustainability within the global seafood industry by digitizing operations, ensuring traceability, and driving innovation. Its software reduces costs, bolsters process control, and facilitates compliance across international supply chains.
Starling Minds
Seed Round in 2018
Founded in 2013, Starling Minds offers digital mental health solutions, including cognitive behavioral therapy programs. It caters to businesses, healthcare providers, and educational institutions, aiming to enhance emotional resilience, manage stress, anxiety, and depression, thereby improving workplace productivity.
Carbon Engineering
Seed Round in 2018
Carbon Engineering Ltd. is a clean energy company based in Squamish, Canada, that specializes in the development and commercialization of Direct Air Capture technology. Founded in 2009, the company focuses on capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) directly from the atmosphere, which allows for the management of emissions from a variety of distributed and mobile sources, including vehicles and buildings. Its innovative chemical-based CO2 air capture system integrates processes such as an air contactor and a regeneration cycle, enabling continuous capture and production of pure CO2. Carbon Engineering aims to convert captured CO2 into clean, affordable transportation fuels, addressing the global climate challenge by facilitating the deployment of its technology to help businesses reduce their carbon footprint and achieve net-zero targets.
Riipen Networks Inc., established in 2014 and headquartered in Victoria, Canada, operates a learning platform that facilitates connections between organizations and universities or colleges. The platform links faculty-supervised student projects with industry partners, enabling students to gain practical experience and develop employable skills while still in academia. This mutually beneficial arrangement also provides companies with an engaging way to enhance brand awareness and recruit talent from campuses worldwide.
Creatus Biosciences
Seed Round in 2018
Creatus Biosciences Inc. is a biotechnology company based in West Vancouver, Canada, focused on the production of genetically engineered microorganisms that convert xylose sugars into valuable chemical compounds. Founded in 2014, the company employs proprietary mixed-sugar biorefinery technology and advanced genetic engineering techniques to develop high-value, low-volume chemicals from second-generation feedstocks. This innovative approach allows for versatile applications of xylose utilization across various industries, including biofuels and food additives. By leveraging metabolic engineering and synthetic biology, Creatus Biosciences aims to provide sustainable and efficient chemical solutions, contributing to the growth of green chemistry in industrial markets.
Careteam Technologies
Seed Round in 2018
Careteam Technologies develops a digital health platform that facilitates collaboration among patients, families, and healthcare providers. The platform offers a virtual care plan, dynamic event lists, and secure messaging, enabling coordinated care across different settings.
CryoLogistics
Seed Round in 2018
CryoLogistics is a BC-based clean-tech company specializing in cold chain equipment manufacturing. It has developed an innovative refrigerated container for shipping palletized loads of temperature-sensitive food and pharmaceutical products globally.
SHM Controls
Seed Round in 2017
Founded in 2011, SHM Controls designs a touch-screen device for controlling boilers and hot-water tanks in residential and commercial buildings. Its product enables remote monitoring of gas consumption via on-device, web, mobile apps, and sends alerts to users. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
ChopValue Manufacturing
Seed Round in 2017
ChopValue is a business focused on recycling disposable chopsticks into sustainable designer products, including furniture and decorative items. The company operates a franchise model that utilizes micro-factories to produce engineered products made entirely from recycled materials. By leveraging locally available resources, ChopValue aims to minimize its environmental footprint while transforming waste into functional homeware and office furnishings. This approach not only promotes sustainability but also provides consumers with handcrafted products at reasonable prices, contributing to a more eco-friendly lifestyle.
CamDo Solutions
Seed Round in 2015
CamDo Solutions designs and manufactures advanced camera accessories and time‑lapse systems that extend the capabilities of consumer and professional cameras. The company develops high‑resolution, cloud‑connected time‑lapse cameras for construction sites, enabling remote monitoring, safety oversight, and marketing. Its product line includes battery eliminators, solar power systems, weather‑proof enclosures, deep‑water housings, underwater Wi‑Fi extenders, and bullet‑time rigs, many of which are tailored for GoPro cameras. Clients range from individual consumers to major organizations such as Google, NASA, and National Geographic, and the company’s construction solutions are used by contractors to document progress and engage stakeholders while keeping costs low.
Redlen Technologies
Venture Round in 2014
Founded in 1999, Redlen Technologies specializes in manufacturing Cadmium Zinc Telluride (CZT) semiconductors for radiation detection and imaging equipment. Its products are used in medical imaging, particularly nuclear cardiology and CT scanning, as well as security applications like baggage screening and bomb detection.
Wantering
Seed Round in 2012
Wantering operates an online fashion discovery platform designed to help users find and purchase clothing from various sources. The platform aggregates content from fashion blogs and social networks, presenting users with a curated selection of interesting fashion products available across boutiques, flash sales sites, and major retailers. Based in Vancouver, Canada, Wantering streamlines the shopping experience by consolidating multiple retail options into one accessible location.
Mazza Innovation
Seed Round in 2012
Mazza Innovation, located in Summerland, BC, specializes in developing advanced extraction technologies to obtain high-value phytochemicals from plants. The company utilizes a novel pressurized low polarity water extraction method that produces clean, solvent-free ingredients. This technology allows for the extraction of bioactive compounds such as polyphenols, alkaloids, glycosides, and specialty carbohydrates. By focusing on environmentally sustainable practices, Mazza Innovation enables manufacturers, from small firms to large multinationals, to create innovative and high-quality products for use in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries. The company's approach not only ensures the purity of ingredients but also promotes energy and cost savings in the production process.
Good Natured Products
Seed Round in 2011
Good Natured Products Inc is a manufacturer and distributor of a diverse range of eco-friendly products primarily made from renewable, plant-based materials. The company focuses on producing items that are free from harmful chemicals such as BPAs and phthalates, ensuring safety for both human health and the environment. With over 400 offerings, Good Natured operates across five main categories: General Merchandise, Packaging, Industrial, Commercial Supplies, and Services. Their product line includes home and business goods, food packaging, and medical supplies, catering to various markets through wholesale, direct-to-business, and retail channels. The company's mission emphasizes minimizing waste and reducing environmental impact while promoting a fresh and approachable brand image.
Target Tape
Seed Round in 2010
Target Tape Inc., founded in 2010 and based in Vancouver, Canada, specializes in developing radiopaque adhesive strips designed to enhance the accuracy of medical procedures. Their primary product, Target Tape, is used in various surgical applications including spinal, vascular, thoracic, and foreign body surgeries. The tape features locational markings that are visible on medical imaging such as x-ray images and fluoroscopy, allowing doctors to make precise incisions during surgeries by facilitating skin marking for correlation.
Saltworks Technologies
Seed Round in 2009
Saltworks Technologies operates as a water technology company that designs, manufactures and delivers desalination and wastewater treatment plants. It develops turnkey systems including crystallizers, ion exchange membrane products, membrane-stack configurations, and ElectroChem Advanced Electrodialysis for industrial wastewater. The company offers salt splitters, ammonia splitters, and the SaltMaker Evaporator Crystallizer to treat wastewater, brine, and to enable zero liquid discharge. It provides process engineering, operation and finance services. Saltworks serves customers worldwide in industries such as oil and gas, mining, metals processing, agriculture, food and beverage, landfills, and general water remediation, addressing ammonia treatment, leachate, freshwater and brine management, and resource recovery. It emphasizes reducing brine volume, lowering disposal costs, and achieving no liquid discharge through smart design and automation. Founded in 2008 and based in Richmond, Canada.
LightIntegra Technology
Seed Round in 2009
LightIntegra Technology Inc., established in 2009 and headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, is a privately-funded medical diagnostics company specializing in innovative in-vitro diagnostic tests. The company's flagship product, ThromboLUX, is designed to provide healthcare professionals with qualitative and quantitative information about microparticle content in platelet samples. LightIntegra offers the ThromboLUX test kit, control kit, and ThromboSight, a software tool for analyzing test results. Founded by Dr. Elisabeth Maurer, a research scientist from Canadian Blood Services R&D labs, the company aims to minimize platelet refractoriness through its products.
Guard RFID Solutions
Seed Round in 2008
Guard RFID Solutions Inc. specializes in active radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, providing innovative solutions for the healthcare, industrial, and enterprise sectors. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Delta, Canada, the company offers a range of products, including active RFID tags designed for infant security, patient protection, and asset management within healthcare facilities. Additionally, its Argus platform enables the tracking, identification, and location of people and assets in various industries, including manufacturing and security. The company's technology includes tag reader/controllers and exciters that enhance the effectiveness of its RFID systems, making them vital for organizations looking to improve safety and operational efficiency.
General Fusion
Seed Round in 2007
General Fusion Inc., established in 2002 and headquartered in Burnaby, Canada, specializes in developing commercial Magnetized Target Fusion (MTF), a hybrid fusion method combining magnetic confinement and inertial confinement principles. The company focuses on creating utility-scale fusion power using its patent-pending MTF concept, which has the potential to provide clean, safe, and economical energy. General Fusion develops key subsystems such as plasma injectors, acoustic drivers, and liquid metal vortex compression tests to advance its MTF technology. Backed by a global syndicate of investors, industry leaders, and technology pioneers, General Fusion aims to demonstrate and commercialize its innovative fusion power plants by the end of the decade.
INETCO Systems Limited
Seed Round in 2007
INETCO Systems Limited is a technology company that specializes in real-time transaction monitoring and customer experience analytics for various sectors, including banking, retail, healthcare, travel, telecommunications, and payment processing. Founded in 1984 and based in Burnaby, Canada, the company provides a range of software solutions designed to enhance the reliability and security of digital and self-service payments. Its flagship product, INETCO Insight, is utilized by banks, payment service providers, and retailers across more than 35 countries to improve digital transformation efforts and quickly identify payment fraud and performance issues. INETCO also offers services such as implementation, training, and transaction analytics, along with solutions for omni-channel banking, ATM monitoring, mobile and online banking, and payment processing.
MailChannels
Seed Round in 2007
MailChannels Corporation specializes in email filtering and delivery solutions aimed at addressing IP blacklisting and spam challenges. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, the company offers products such as MailChannels Cloud, an email relay service that enhances email reputation and delivery reliability by identifying spammers within a network, and MailChannels Dedicated, a robust software solution designed to block spam from reaching the Internet. Catering primarily to shared hosting, dedicated hosting, VPS hosting, cloud hosting, and Internet service providers, MailChannels helps clients like Enom, Arvixe, SendGrid, SherWeb, and Hostwinds improve customer satisfaction and secure their outbound email traffic.
Bionic Power
Seed Round in 2007
Bionic Power is a privately-held technology company based in Vancouver, British Columbia, specializing in wearable technology aimed at enhancing personal mobility. The company focuses on developing its PowerWalk® Kinetic Energy Harvester, primarily for the U.S. military, which allows users to charge batteries through kinetic energy. In addition to this, Bionic Power designs lower-body smart orthoses that improve the quality of life for individuals with mobility challenges. These orthoses enhance knee motion during walking, rebuild weakened muscles, and overall improve walking efficiency, thereby reducing fatigue and increasing mobility for users.
Aprio is a governance technology company that provides a board portal and board management platform designed to simplify and make governance affordable for organizations of all sizes. The software supports board meetings, prepares agendas, uploads and distributes packages, tracks board activity, and securely manages documents so directors stay up to date and information remains secure. It enables remote collaboration, streamlined decision-making, and transparent communication, serving financial institutions, crown corporations, non-profits, and public companies across North America.
Clevest Solutions
Seed Round in 2005
Clevest Solutions Inc. is a software developer that specializes in workforce management solutions for energy and water utilities. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Richmond, Canada, with an additional office in Plano, Texas, the company offers a range of platforms designed to enhance field operations. Its Mobile Workforce Management platform automates and optimizes various field activities, while Location Solutions provides integrated GPS tracking for vehicle locations. Additionally, Clevest Mobile GIS enables automated, real-time asset inspections to ensure regulatory compliance, and Clevest Advanced Network Deployment assists in real-time planning and management of asset installation projects. By focusing on electric, gas, and water utilities, Clevest Solutions aims to improve productivity, safety, and reliability, ultimately helping utilities enhance their response times and reduce their carbon footprint.
Actenum
Seed Round in 2005
Actenum is a developer of AI-enabled decision analytics solutions specifically designed for upstream oil and gas operations. The company offers advanced scheduling software that transforms the traditionally manual process of planning drilling programs into an efficient, streamlined task. By employing powerful optimization capabilities, Actenum's platform manages complex drilling activities that involve multiple wells, milestones, and stringent cycle times. Its technology aligns drilling sequences with business objectives, enhancing operational scheduling in dynamic environments across various sectors, including oil and gas, mining, maintenance/logistics, and aerospace/defense. With its focus on increasing operational efficiency, reducing cycle times, and improving collaboration among stakeholders, Actenum plays a critical role in modernizing the operational practices of gas operators.
Zymeworks
Seed Round in 2005
Zymeworks is a biotechnology company focused on optimizing protein-based therapeutics, particularly for cancer treatment. It uses proprietary computational methods to engineer differentiated product candidates, with its lead asset zanidatamab in multiple clinical trials targeting HER2-expressing solid tumors.