WUTIF Capital

WUTIF Capital Inc. is an angel fund based in Vancouver, Canada, established in 2003. The fund focuses on co-investing alongside angel investors in promising technology ventures primarily located in British Columbia. Since making its first investments in late 2004, WUTIF has concentrated on companies operating in various sectors, including communications and information technology, health and life sciences, physical sciences, energy, and fuel cells. Through its investment strategy, WUTIF aims to support the growth of innovative startups in these areas.

Michael Volker

President

69 past transactions

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 BioInnovation specializes in the creation of advanced 3D bioprinting tools aimed at enhancing drug development and oncology research. The company focuses on producing vascularized cancer tissue models, which are integral to the development of life-saving anti-cancer drugs. By providing complex 3D printed models, bio-inks, and high-resolution bioprinters, VoxCell enables healthcare organizations to streamline pre-clinical trials. This innovative approach helps reduce the time and resources required for testing new therapies, ultimately improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the drug development process.

Care2Talk

Seed Round in 2022
Care2Talk is a video technology platform that facilitates secure and user-friendly connections for older adults in memory care and long-term care settings, such as skilled nursing facilities and assisted living communities. The company offers an iOS and Android application designed with a specialized interface that caters to individuals with cognitive impairments and various disabilities, including those related to aging, dementia, and physical limitations. The platform enables seamless video communication between seniors and their family members or caregivers, promoting engagement and well-being. By prioritizing ease of use, Care2Talk allows for unlimited calling and customizable pricing, thereby enhancing the quality of interactions for individuals facing cognitive and mobility challenges.

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 company that focuses on removing financial obstacles for entrepreneurs by offering a platform that connects businesses with eligible grants and tax credits. Its marketplace enables users to efficiently filter, search, and match with suitable funding opportunities, including grants and government funding programs. By streamlining the application process, Pocketed ensures that business owners can access the financial resources necessary for growth and development.

LifeBooster

Series A in 2021
LifeBooster is a pioneer in the field of enterprise health and safety, specializing in risk analytics and wearable Internet of Things technology. The company has developed Senz, a connected worker platform that predicts and models risks and exposures across an entire workforce, aimed at preventing workplace injuries, illnesses, and fatalities. By digitizing and automating risk assessment processes, Senz provides health and safety professionals with the tools they need for accurate evaluations and effective injury prevention. LifeBooster's approach has achieved significant success, reportedly reducing risks in the industrial sector by up to 80%. Collaborating with local and global leaders in the fields of health and safety, risk management, and workers' compensation, LifeBooster has established itself as a leading provider of innovative connected worker solutions, dedicated to ensuring worker safety and well-being.

Apera AI

Seed Round in 2020
Apera AI specializes in developing advanced robot vision intelligence software tailored for the manufacturing sector, where speed and precision are paramount. The company's flagship technology, 4D Vision, leverages proprietary artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance robotic capabilities in pose estimation, path planning, and object recognition. By incorporating this intelligent vision software, Apera AI enables manufacturers to significantly boost flexibility and productivity in their robotic operations. Their technology allows robots, automated guided vehicles, and personal robots to execute complex tasks with a human-like understanding of 3D environments, resulting in improved operational efficiency, reduced downtime, and a swift return on investment for clients.

Arbutus Medical

Seed Round in 2020
Arbutus Medical Inc. is a Vancouver-based company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of surgical power tools for orthopedic surgeries. Founded in 2014, the company focuses on creating cost-effective and user-friendly devices, including its flagship orthopedic power tool system, which is designed to be affordable and accessible. Arbutus Medical aims to address the rising costs of healthcare by offering innovative solutions that enhance access to orthopedic surgery for millions of patients, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Its product portfolio includes various tools and sterile-packed procedure kits, such as the HEX drill kit and PRO drill kit, which are utilized in North American trauma centers, veterinary hospitals, military deployments, and humanitarian missions. Through its commitment to "frugal innovation," Arbutus Medical seeks to improve surgical outcomes while reducing expenses for healthcare providers.

Ideon Technologies

Seed Round in 2020
Ideon Technologies Inc. is a Canadian company that specializes in developing advanced bore-hole detectors for mineral exploration and monitoring. It is a pioneer in the application of cosmic-ray muon tomography, utilizing the energy from supernova explosions to create three-dimensional images of subsurface structures up to 1 kilometer deep. The company offers a subsurface intelligence platform that combines proprietary detectors, imaging systems, inversion technologies, and artificial intelligence to deliver x-ray-like visibility. This innovative approach allows exploration geologists to accurately identify, map, and monitor mineral and metal deposits, significantly reducing drilling costs and risks, while also minimizing environmental impact. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Richmond, Canada, Ideon Technologies was previously known as CRM GeoTomography Technologies, Inc. before rebranding in 2020.

VitaminLab

Seed Round in 2020
VitaminLab is a biopharmaceutical company focused on delivering personalized vitamins and supplements tailored to individual health needs. By utilizing health histories, nutrient testing, and a proprietary matching algorithm, the company creates customized supplements that aim to enhance overall well-being. Founded by a team of pharmacists and healthcare professionals, VitaminLab emphasizes the use of all-natural ingredients, including beetroot, stevia, and prebiotics, to formulate its products. This innovative approach seeks to transform the supplement industry by providing consumers with solutions that address their unique biological and health profiles.

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 is a pioneer in the field of enterprise health and safety, specializing in risk analytics and wearable Internet of Things technology. The company has developed Senz, a connected worker platform that predicts and models risks and exposures across an entire workforce, aimed at preventing workplace injuries, illnesses, and fatalities. By digitizing and automating risk assessment processes, Senz provides health and safety professionals with the tools they need for accurate evaluations and effective injury prevention. LifeBooster's approach has achieved significant success, reportedly reducing risks in the industrial sector by up to 80%. Collaborating with local and global leaders in the fields of health and safety, risk management, and workers' compensation, LifeBooster has established itself as a leading provider of innovative connected worker solutions, dedicated to ensuring worker safety and well-being.

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 is a provider of advanced air cleaning services that focuses on optimizing indoor air quality. The company offers a comprehensive solution for managing the home environment, utilizing a central air monitor and controller that automates various air quality equipment. This system enhances the functionality of HVAC systems by monitoring and controlling key parameters such as filtration, ventilation, humidity, and airflow. Additionally, Haven IAQ provides custom ventilation scheduling and analyzes air quality issues to recommend effective solutions. By automating equipment functions like dehumidifiers and filtration systems, Haven IAQ creates a smarter and more efficient approach to indoor 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
Central City Brewers & Distillers is a craft brewery and distillery based in Surrey, Canada, specializing in a diverse range of craft beverages. The company produces craft beer, cider, and spirits, offering an array of products that includes specialty beers such as Red Racer craft beer, Beer League, and limited releases. Additionally, they produce dealcoholized options like Street Legal, alongside a selection of spirits including Queensborough gin, Lohi McKinnon whisky, and Sparrow rum. By providing high-quality beverages at competitive prices, Central City aims to cater to a wide variety of customer preferences.

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 tailored for the inspection of hazardous spaces in both onshore and offshore industrial settings. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including ultrasonic thickness measurement, coating thickness measurement, visual inspection, defect detection, and 3D model creation. Their advanced technology facilitates efficient data analysis and post-processing, providing clients with faster and more cost-effective alternatives to conventional inspection methods that often rely on scaffolding or rope access. By leveraging robotics, Avestec enhances safety and efficiency in asset inspection, addressing the needs of industries that operate in challenging environments.

Truss

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Truss is a software developer specializing in payment operations for the construction industry, catering to general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders. Founded in 2018 and based in Victoria, Canada, Truss offers a platform that facilitates fast and free digital transactions, allowing users to send and receive payments instantly. The software automates the accounts payable process, managing everything from billing to invoicing and reconciliation through secure ACH transfers. With a user-friendly dashboard, Truss enables construction companies to collect payments from clients via email and utilize those funds immediately for vendor payments or withdrawals. By streamlining payment processes and eliminating traditional cheque-based transactions, Truss helps businesses save time and reduce reliance on manual data entry.

Human in Motion Robotics

Seed Round in 2020
Human in Motion Robotics is a startup focused on developing advanced wearable lower-limb exoskeleton systems designed for rehabilitation and personal use. The company's innovative exoskeleton technology enables users, including paralyzed and physically disabled individuals, to experience natural walking and maintain balance during complex activities such as navigating uphill, downhill, turning, and climbing stairs. Central to this technology is a miniaturized and versatile robotic joint system for the hip, knee, and ankle, utilizing advanced patented mechanisms. This exoskeleton is not only intended to enhance therapy outcomes but also serves a broad array of applications, including mobility assistance, motion augmentation, robotic rehabilitation, gaming, robotic surgery, and fall prevention, making it a significant advancement in the field of robotics and assistive technology.

MergeBase

Seed Round in 2020
MergeBase is a cybersecurity company that focuses on securing software supply chains by addressing vulnerabilities in third-party and open-source components and libraries. The company offers a SaaS-based platform that supports the full DevOps lifecycle, including coding, building, deployment, and run-time operations. By detecting dangerous vulnerabilities within the underlying libraries used in enterprise applications, MergeBase enables clients to protect their software from threats while minimizing false positives in vulnerability reporting. This approach allows organizations to leverage open-source and commercial libraries confidently, promoting secure development practices and safer operational environments.

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

Seed Round in 2020
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

Seed Round in 2020
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

Seed Round in 2019
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
Starling Minds Inc. is a Vancouver-based company that specializes in digital mental health therapy, focusing on the treatment of stress, burnout, anxiety, and depression. Founded in 2013, it offers an artificial intelligence-powered platform that delivers online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to enhance workplace productivity and mental health. The company provides solutions tailored for businesses, disability management, healthcare, education, insurance providers, and workers' compensation sectors. By utilizing a B2B model, Starling Minds licenses its software-as-a-service technology to employers and healthcare providers, addressing the growing demand for accessible mental health support. Their services aim to guide employees in returning to work successfully and to proactively assist those at risk of mental health challenges, helping to improve overall workplace well-being.

Interpodia Technology

Angel Round in 2019
Interpodia Technology Corp. is a North Vancouver-based company that operates an online sports registration platform designed to streamline membership management and enhance safe sport compliance for various organizations, clubs, and events. Founded in 2009, the platform provides a comprehensive suite of features aimed at simplifying administrative tasks for sport administrators, executive directors, and event managers. Key functionalities include customizable membership registration, licensing for coaches and officials, integrated financial dashboards, and tools for volunteer management and merchandise sales. The platform also supports data distribution, donation processing, and multi-event registrations, along with promotional tools such as discounts and coupon codes. By automating and integrating various processes, Interpodia Technology enables stakeholders in the sports community to coexist effectively, thereby reducing administrative burdens, improving cash flow, and enhancing overall compliance and safety.

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

Seed Round in 2019
Penny AI Technologies Inc. is a company that develops a customer relationship management application tailored for direct sales businesses. Founded in 2017 and based in Squamish, Canada, Penny employs artificial intelligence and work automation to enhance client support and streamline daily operations for sellers. The platform prioritizes next steps and focuses on improving the customer experience, while also providing tools that enable sellers to manage their activities and organize content effectively. By delivering targeted lists of income-generating activities and automating various processes, Penny allows sales consultants to concentrate on building relationships and increasing revenue, ultimately enabling them to run their businesses with greater confidence and efficiency.

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

Seed Round in 2019
Keela is a software company that specializes in providing a comprehensive fundraising customer relationship management (CRM) solution tailored for nonprofit organizations. Its platform combines essential tools for managing donor relationships, mobilizing volunteers, and enhancing fundraising efforts. By integrating donor communications with fundraising strategies, Keela enables nonprofits to optimize their outreach through targeted, multi-channel approaches. The software allows users to access critical donor information, facilitating informed decisions about when and how to solicit donations. Additionally, Keela offers customizable data features that help organizations monitor and refine their campaigns, manage donation records, and generate custom reports for board members, ultimately streamlining workflows and enhancing operational efficiency for small and medium-sized nonprofits.

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 is a company focused on enhancing profitability and sustainability in the seafood industry through advanced digitization and traceability solutions. It specializes in developing seafood traceability and production software that streamlines data entry for workers, simplifies reporting for managers, and delivers high-quality data for executives. By improving process control and compliance within global supply chains, ThisFish aims to bolster the social, environmental, and financial sustainability of seafood production. Founded by Ecotrust Canada, a non-profit organization in Vancouver, ThisFish is recognized as a global leader in its field, dedicated to fostering responsible harvesting and handling of seafood while increasing productivity and efficiency in seafood processing facilities.

Starling Minds

Seed Round in 2018
Starling Minds Inc. is a Vancouver-based company that specializes in digital mental health therapy, focusing on the treatment of stress, burnout, anxiety, and depression. Founded in 2013, it offers an artificial intelligence-powered platform that delivers online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to enhance workplace productivity and mental health. The company provides solutions tailored for businesses, disability management, healthcare, education, insurance providers, and workers' compensation sectors. By utilizing a B2B model, Starling Minds licenses its software-as-a-service technology to employers and healthcare providers, addressing the growing demand for accessible mental health support. Their services aim to guide employees in returning to work successfully and to proactively assist those at risk of mental health challenges, helping to improve overall workplace well-being.

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

Seed Round in 2018
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 Inc. is a Canadian company that has developed a personal care platform designed to assist patients, family caregivers, and healthcare providers in managing the care of acutely ill, recovering, or aging individuals at home. The platform facilitates care coordination by providing a centralized mobile and web-based location where users can access essential health information and securely communicate with one another, according to their respective roles and access permissions. Careteam's solution acts as a virtual binder, enabling patients to transition seamlessly between different healthcare settings while ensuring that all team members stay informed about key events and appointments. The primary customers of Careteam are healthcare organizations tasked with managing the costs associated with patients recovering at home after hospital discharge, those transitioning to community care, or older adults living independently.

CryoLogistics

Seed Round in 2018
CryoLogistics Refrigeration Technologies is a British Columbia-based manufacturer specializing in clean-tech cold chain equipment. The company has developed an innovative shipping container designed for the transportation of high-value, temperature-sensitive food and pharmaceutical products. This modular, liquid-cooled container utilizes carbon dioxide for refrigeration, offering a rugged and thin-walled solution that significantly enhances capacity within the refrigerated supply chain. By delivering rapid, reliable, and efficient cooling, CryoLogistics' containers enable shippers to reduce transportation costs, accelerate delivery times, and expand their customer base, all while minimizing total emissions.

SHM Controls

Seed Round in 2017
SHM Controls Inc., founded in 2011 and based in Vancouver, Canada, specializes in designing a touch-screen device for controlling boilers and hot-water tanks in residential and commercial buildings such as apartment complexes, schools, and hospitals. The company's product allows users to monitor gas consumption through various devices and receive alerts via email or text. This technology enables remote control over the building's heating system, helping to reduce operating costs by saving up to thirty percent on average. SHM Controls was developed through a collaboration between MO Investments, Netspell Services, and Allied Plumbing & Heating, addressing the market need for efficient gas bill management in apartment buildings.

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 is a developer of innovative products designed to enhance the functionality of GoPro cameras, catering to a diverse customer base that includes both consumers and prestigious organizations such as Google, NASA, and National Geographic. The company's extensive product range includes time-lapse cameras, battery eliminators for solar power systems, weatherproof enclosures, deep water housings, underwater Wi-Fi extenders, and bullet time slice rigs. By providing these bespoke solutions, CamDo Solutions enables professionals and businesses to capture unique and challenging footage while simplifying workflows and facilitating remote monitoring of environmental applications. The company's commitment to expanding the capabilities of photography and videography allows users to push the boundaries of what can be achieved with their cameras.

Redlen Technologies

Venture Round in 2014
Redlen Technologies Inc. specializes in the manufacturing of cadmium zinc telluride (CZT) semiconductors, which are crucial for a variety of radiation detection and imaging applications, including nuclear cardiology, CT scanning, baggage scanning, and bomb detection. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Saanichton, Canada, the company has developed a proprietary production process known as the Traveling Heater Method (THM), which enhances the performance, cost-efficiency, and availability of CZT wafers. This innovation positions Redlen as a leader in the medical and security imaging markets, enabling widespread adoption of advanced detection technologies. Additionally, the company provides high-purity cadmium telluride feedstock solutions for the thin-film solar photovoltaic market, further diversifying its product offerings and contributing to the growth of semiconductor materials in renewable energy applications.

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

Seed Round in 2009
Saltworks Technologies Inc. is a water technology company based in Richmond, Canada, specializing in the design, manufacture, and delivery of advanced desalination and wastewater treatment solutions. Founded in 2008, the company focuses on providing innovative systems, including turnkey crystallizer systems, ion exchange membrane products, and membrane-stack systems, to effectively treat industrial wastewater and effluent. Saltworks offers a range of products such as ElectroChem Advanced Electrodialysis systems, salt and ammonia splitters, and the SaltMaker Evaporator Crystallizer, all aimed at addressing challenges in ammonia treatment, landfill leachate, and zero liquid discharge management. The company serves a diverse clientele across various sectors, including oil and gas, mining, agriculture, and food and beverage industries. With a commitment to smart design and intelligent automation, Saltworks enables clients to reduce brine volume, lower disposal costs, and comply with environmental regulations.

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

Seed Round in 2005
Aprio Inc. is a software development company based in Vancouver, Canada, that specializes in board portal solutions aimed at enhancing governance for organizations of all sizes. Founded in 2003, Aprio's platform streamlines the management of board meetings by facilitating automated agenda creation, document sharing, and secure collaboration among directors. It provides tools for administrators to easily manage board member roles and track board activity, thereby promoting efficient decision-making and transparent communication. Aprio's software is utilized by a diverse clientele, including financial institutions, non-profits, public companies, and crown corporations across North America, and is recognized for delivering exceptional customer experience in the governance technology sector.

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 Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Vancouver, Canada, focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of innovative biotherapeutics for cancer treatment. The company's lead candidates include ZW25, a bispecific antibody undergoing Phase I and II clinical trials for various tumors, including biliary tract and gastroesophageal adenocarcinomas, and ZW49, a bispecific antibody-drug conjugate in Phase I trials for advanced HER2-expressing cancers. Zymeworks employs a computational biotechnology approach, utilizing proprietary molecular modeling and simulation technologies to optimize therapeutic antibodies and other protein-based therapeutics. The company has established strategic partnerships with notable organizations such as Merck, Eli Lilly, and Bristol-Myers Squibb, as well as collaborations aimed at advancing antibody discovery and development. Founded in 2003, Zymeworks is dedicated to addressing unmet medical needs through its advanced therapeutic platforms and integrated drug development capabilities.
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