Garage Capital
Investment thesis
Invests in early-stage companies in the Waterloo area.
What they invest in
from 48 of 144 portfolio companiesSaaS Γ25Enterprise Software Γ23AI & Machine Learning Γ22Fintech Γ7Advanced Manufacturing Γ6Deep Tech Γ6Future of Work Γ6Cloud Computing Γ5
HQs:CanadaΓ22United StatesΓ18United KingdomΓ1
Investments Β· 144 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAalo develops advanced nuclear reactor technology aimed at producing electricity at under 3 cents per kilowatt-hour.
Climate TechDeep TechEnergyHardware
Acerta provides an industrial AI analytics platform for discrete manufacturers to identify and resolve production defects early, reducing scrap, rework, and downtime.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise Software
ApplyBoard operates a platform connecting international students with educational institutions across Canada, the US, UK, Ireland, Australia, and Germany.
B2B MarketplacesEdTechMarketplacesSaaSLondon, CA
Avro Life Sciences develops platform technology for novel drug delivery through passive transdermal administration.
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesWaterloo, CA
Euna Procurement is an AI-powered procurement software platform designed for government agencies to manage sourcing, contracts, purchasing, and invoicing across the full procurement lifecycle.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechGovTechSaaSON, CA
Corry Flatt(Founder/CEO)inAlex Millar(Founder/CTO)
Convictional provides collaboration tools designed to keep teams mission-aligned.
Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSToronto, CA
Roger Kirkness(CEO & Founder)inChristopher Grouchy(Executive Officer, Director)
Cultural competence training courses for global teams
Databox provides a business intelligence platform that centralizes company data and enables users to build customized views and dashboards.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaSBoston, US
Davorin Gabrovec(Executive Officer, Director)Swaminathan Kumaresan(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardDavid Frankel(Director)
DemandScience provides an integrated AI-powered platform for B2B marketing teams to manage pipeline generation and customer acquisition through verified data, content intelligence, and automated orchestration.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaS
Dropbox is a cloud storage and file synchronization platform that helps teams organize files, reduce busywork, and collaborate efficiently.
Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSSan Francisco, US
Drew Houston(Founder/CEO)inArash Ferdowsi(Founder)inAshraf Alkarmi(Co-CEO)
Fiix provides on-demand auto repair services performed at customers' homes or offices, covering battery, brake, engine, tire, transmission, and related vehicle maintenance and diagnostics.
ConsumerMobility & TransportationToronto, CA
Arif Bhanji(Founder/CEO & President)inKhallil Mangalji(Founder/CTO)inZain Manji(Founder/COO)in
Float provides business banking and financial operations software for small and medium-sized businesses in Canada, offering faster access to funds, spend controls, and integrated cash management without the hidden fees and complexity of traditional banking.
FintechSaaSCanada, CA
Gecko Robotics builds robots equipped with sensors and cameras to inspect industrial structures like boilers for structural defects, replacing dangerous manual inspections at height.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechRoboticsPittsburgh, US
Jake Loosararian(Founder/CEO)inTroy Demmer(Founder/COO)inGaetano Jake Crupi(Director)Troy Jake Demmer(Executive Officer, Director)Mark Jake Loosararian(Executive Officer, Director)Andrew Jake Davis(Director)
HelpWear develops HeartWatch, a medical-grade ambulatory ECG monitor with a novel dry-electrode design for extended wear in cardiac arrhythmia detection and patient monitoring.
Digital HealthHardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesToronto, CA
Andre Bertram(Founder/CEO)inDr. Derek Exner(Co-Founder / Chief Medical Officer)inScott Klein(Chief Executive Officer)in
Frequently asked questions
- What sectors does Garage Capital focus on?
- Garage Capital focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Future of Work, Healthtech, Robotics, SaaS.
- Does Garage Capital lead rounds?
- Garage Capital typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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