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OMERS Ventures — 2019 Investments

6 investments dated 2019 · listed companies and verified rows first · show all

Shopifyshopify.comin𝕏NASDAQ: SHOPOct 2019

Shopify is a commerce platform that lets businesses build online stores, sell across multiple online and in-person channels, and manage international sales and shipping.

AI & Machine LearningE-commerceRetail TechSaaSOttawa, CA

Daniel Weinand(Founder)inScott Lake(Founder)Tobias Lütke(Founder)inAmy Shapero(Executive Officer)Craig Miller(Executive Officer)inJeff Weiser(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersBright Pixel CapitalData TechDraft Ventures LlcExtreme Venture PartnersExtreme Venture Partners LLP+12 more

Cognotacognota.comin𝕏Mar 2019SEC filingmedium confidence

Cognota provides a platform for learning and development (L&D) and talent professionals to manage workforce development and transformation.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSToronto

Ryan Austin(Founder)inDavid Sikora(Director)

Board seatLaura Lenz· per SEC Form D · $4M raise · filed Jun 2019

Co-investorsBlossom Street VenturesDifferential VenturesHouston Angel NetworkMaRS Investment Accelerator Fund (IAF)TIA VenturesBDC Capital Corporation+4 more

Clearcoverclearcover.comin𝕏Dec 2019

Clearcover is an insurance company that simplifies auto insurance coverage selection and claims processing through a mobile-first platform, enabling fast claim payouts.

InsurTechChicago, US

Kyle Nakatsuji(Co-founder, President and CEO)inDerek Brigham(Co-founder)inJennifer Kemp(Executive Officer)Jennifer Crutchfield(Executive Officer)Norman Smagley(Executive Officer)in

BoardCynthia Hardy(Director)

Co-investors500 GlobalAmerican Family VenturesBetter Tomorrow VenturesGeodesic CapitalIA Capital GroupLightbank+6 more

Embark Truckembarktrucks.cominSeries C · Sep 2019 · $70M

Embark develops software that enables trucks to operate autonomously on public roads, initially focusing on long-haul trucking applications.

Advanced ManufacturingMobility & TransportationSan Francisco, US

Alex Rodrigues(CEO)inBrandon Moak(CTO)inMichael Skupien(Mechanical and Embedded Systems Lead)inJean-Michael Diei(Perception Intern)in

Co-investorsAquiline Technology GrowthCapital B Private HoldingsMaven VenturesSoma CapitalTranspose Platform ManagementVenture Investment Associates+14 more

RESIresi.co.ukSeed · Apr 2019

UK online architectural platform helping homeowners design, finance and build home extensions and renovations.

Alexandra Depledge, MBE(Founder)in

Co-investorsProject A VenturesForesight Canada

Trellatrella.appinPre-Seed · Feb 2019 · $600K

Trella operates a digital freight marketplace connecting shippers with vetted carriers for trucking and logistics across Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.

B2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesCairo, EG

Omar Hagrass(Founder)inAli El Atrash(Founder)inPierre Saad(Founder)inMuhammad El Garem(Founder)Kinola Govender(Senior Talent Acquisition Lead)Heba Moharam(Talent Acquisition Lead)

Co-investors4DX VenturesAlgebra VenturesFeldsmith CapitalFJ LabsFlucas VenturesFoundation Ventures+15 more

Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.