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Relay Ventures

Venture capital

Toronto · Pre-Seed–Series A · 7 people tracked

Also known as RELAY VENTURES CANADA II INC.

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Investment thesis

Relay Ventures invests in early-stage companies whose ideas challenge conventional wisdom and address significant pain points within large markets that have strong potential for rapid growth. It supports founders throughout the financing life of their companies, entering at the pre-seed and seed stages. The firm concentrates on two core themes: urbantech, encompassing software and hardware for autonomy, robotics, and mobility that assist people in daily life; and fintech, including digitally-forward solutions reshaping how money moves across insurance, wealth management, enterprise, and consumer banking. Its primary focus is on North America, and it is currently investing out of Relay Ventures V.

Source: firm website, verified Sep 15, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Series A
Check
$500K – $10M
HQ
Toronto, Ontario, CA
Leads rounds
Leads
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2008
Last 12 months
1 investment
AUM
$950M
Tracked investments
70
Acquisitions
3

Team · 7 people

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Founder mafia

5 people who came through Relay Ventures went on to found or lead other companies.

What they invest in

from 58 of 70 portfolio companies

SaaS ×20AI & Machine Learning ×18PropTech ×11Fintech ×9Media & Entertainment ×9Consumer ×8Enterprise Software ×7Hardware ×6

HQs:United States×20Canada×18

Who they back

founder profiles across 21 portfolio companies
67%
solo founders
14 of 21 mapped founding teams
54%
repeat founders
of 24 founders with career history

Founding team size:solo founder×142 founders×33 founders×24+ founders×2

Where their founders studiedfrom 22 founders with education data

Queen's University ×3Ivey Business School at Western University ×2McMaster University ×2University of Toronto ×2University of Waterloo ×2

What their founders studiedfrom 22 founders with field-of-study data

Business & Management ×6Engineering ×4Computer Science ×3Finance & Accounting ×3Design & Architecture ×2

Where their founders worked beforefrom 24 founders with career history

C100 ×2Ford Motor ×2Pivotal ×2

4 hold an MBA (of 24 with degree data)

Investments · 70 tracked

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Pressboxpressbox.studioin✓ verified

PressBox is building a content creation platform for broadcast, editorial, product, marketing, and social teams to produce personalized, fan-focused experiences.

AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentSports Tech

Co-investorsAlumni VenturesCapital Eleven

teaBOTteabot.comin𝕏✓ verified

teaBOT manufactures and operates a robotic tea-brewing machine offered as an amenity service to offices and showrooms across North America.

ConsumerEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHardwareHR TechRoboticsWellness & FitnessToronto, CA

Rehman Merali(Founder)inChris Deutsch(Re-Founder)in

Co-investorsLofty VenturesY CombinatorInovia CapitalQualcomm VenturesGarage CapitalVenture Ontario

7shifts7shifts.comin𝕏May 2021 · $21.5M

7shifts is a scheduling and payroll platform built for restaurant teams, offering an app and restaurant-specific tools to manage staff, reduce errors, and control labor costs.

FoodTechFuture of WorkHR TechSaaS

Jordan Boesch(Founder)inJohannes Lindenbaum(Founder)in

Co-investorsConexus Venture CapitalSoftBank Vision FundTandem CapitalTeamworthy VenturesEnlightened Hospitality InvestmentsTen Coves Capital

AdmitHubinJan 2020 · $7.5M

Uses smart text messaging to help colleges reduce summer melt.

Boston, US

ANDREW MAGLIOZZI(Executive Officer, Director)inKIRK DAULERIO(Executive Officer)in

BoardKEVIN TALBOT(Director)

Co-investorsNXT VenturesReach CapitalSalesforce Ventures

Alate Partnersalatepartners.comSeed · Nov 2018 · $40M

Alate is an early-stage venture capital fund that invests in real estate technology founders and startups.

PropTech

Co-investorsAlate Partners

ALT Sports Dataaltsportsdata.comSeed · Apr 2025 · $5M

ALT Sports Data builds data and betting-enablement products for combat sports leagues and sportsbooks, turning live fight data into regulated betting markets and fan engagement experiences.

Data & InfrastructureGamingSports TechCarlsbad, US

Todd Ballard(Executive Officer, Director)inJoseph Dunnigan(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardJohn Albright(Director)in

Co-investorsMotley Fool VenturesScrum VenturesEberg CapitalGame Changers VenturesIA Ventures

Altrioaltrio.comin𝕏

Altrio provides AI-native software for commercial real estate investment teams, supporting acquisitions, asset management, capital raising, development, dispositions, lending, and portfolio management.

AI & Machine LearningFintechPropTechSaaS

Co-investorsAlate PartnersMantella Venture PartnersN49PPanache VenturesWhitecap Venture Partners

Bird Canadabirdcanada.caSeed · Aug 2021

Bird Canada operates an e-scooter micromobility service, partnering with Canadian cities to offer shared electric vehicles for urban transportation.

CleantechMobility & Transportation

Bird Scootersbird.coin

Bird operates a shared electric scooter and e-bike service designed to reduce car trips and emissions in urban environments across multiple continents.

CleantechMobility & TransportationSanta Monica, US

Co-investorsAccelAlate PartnersCanaan PartnersCoastCapComcast VenturesCraft Ventures+19 more

Blogblog.googleinApr 2026 · $2M

This is Google's official company blog, publishing announcements about its products and initiatives including Gemini AI models, Google Cloud infrastructure, Android, and Google DeepMind robotics research.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingConsumer

Co-investorsBantam GroupGarage CapitalSummit Partners

Blue Ant Media Inc.blueantmedia.comin𝕏

Blue Ant Media is an international media company that produces and distributes television and streaming content through eight free streaming channels and multiple pay TV broadcast channels in Canada.

ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentToronto, CA

Michael MacMillan(Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder)in

Co-investorsGibraltar VenturesKensington Capital Partners Limited

Blue Jbluej.comin𝕏

Blue J is an AI-powered platform providing tax research and analysis tools for tax professionals and accountants across North America and the UK.

AI & Machine LearningLegalTechSaaSToronto, CA

Benjamin Alarie(CEO)inAlbert Yoon(Co-founder)Anthony Niblett(Co-founder)in

Co-investorsOak HC/FTSapphire VenturesCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)Intrepid Growth PartnersToronto Innovation Acceleration PartnersMistral Venture Partners

Cookincookin.comin𝕏

Cookin provides an all-in-one ecommerce platform for independent food entrepreneurs to build online storefronts, manage orders, and process payments.

Creator EconomyE-commerceFoodTechMarketplacesSaaSToronto, CA

Morley Ivers(Founder)in

Co-investorsCity Light

Curlinggroupcurlinggroup.com

The Curling Group is a sports business that invests in and produces content for the sport of curling, having acquired the Grand Slam of Curling event series and its global media rights in 2024.

Media & EntertainmentSports Tech

Darkslopedarkslope.comin𝕏

Dark Slope creates globally-distributed entertainment content and immersive experiences for television, including linear and virtual/mixed reality games built with Unreal Engine.

Creator EconomyGamingHardwareMedia & EntertainmentToronto, CA

Raja(Executive Chair and Co-Founder)Dan(Co-Founder)

Ecobeeecobee.comin𝕏Jan 2007 · $2M

ecobee makes smart home devices including smart thermostats and cameras, along with its eco+ software that delivers energy savings and demand flexibility for the electricity grid.

CleantechConsumerEnergyHardwareIoTToronto, CA

Stuart Lombard(Executive Officer, Director)inJonathan Prosser(Executive Officer)Rajan Goel(Director)Deborah Merril(Director)Chris Carradine(Executive Officer)John Metselaar(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsEnergy Impact PartnersVenture OntarioAmazon Alexa Fund

enthusiast gamingenthusiastgaming.comin𝕏

Enthusiast Gaming operates a network of gaming-focused websites, YouTube channels, and online communities, reaching gaming audiences at scale.

GamingMedia & Entertainment

Eric Bernofsky(Executive Officer)inBryan Watson(Director)Alan Friedman(Director)Jason Nagy(Director)

BoardMeir Bulua(Director)inMenashe Kestenbaum(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsClanton CapitalLeverageVC

Fctry Labfctrylab.cominDec 2022

FCTRY LAb is a Los Angeles studio and incubator that lets athletes, artists, and first-time builders design, prototype, and release their own custom sneakers.

ConsumerCreator EconomyHardwareLos Angeles, US

Omar Bailey(Founder)

Co-investorsFog City CapitalLevel One FundTime Zero CapitalElysian Park VenturesSlauson & Co.

Flash Parkingflashparking.comin

Flash provides cloud-native software, hardware, and demand channels that connect parking asset owners, operators, and drivers, covering the full parking experience from finding and reserving to charging and payment.

Mobility & TransportationPropTechSaaSAustin, US

Dan Sharplin(Chairman)inChris Donus(CEO & President)inShannon Kennedy(Chief Human Resources Officer)inDan Roarty(Chief Digital Officer)inElliott DeLoach(Chief Financial Officer)inJim Zeitunian(Chief Technology Officer)in

Co-investorsL CattertonVista Equity PartnersAlate PartnersGeekdom

Friendlierfriendlier.cainSeed · Dec 2023 · $4M

Friendlier provides businesses with reusable food and beverage containers through a return-and-reuse system, handling delivery, cleaning, and impact tracking.

Circular EconomyClimate TechNew Materials

Goodbuygeargoodbuygear.comin𝕏

GoodBuy Gear is an online marketplace selling quality-checked secondhand and open-box baby and kids' gear, including strollers, car seats, high chairs, carriers, and bassinets.

Circular EconomyE-commerceMarketplaces

Co-investorsAccess Venture PartnersInterlock PartnersService Provider CapitalAccess VenturesDenver VenturesKokopelli Capital

Greenlightgreenlight.comin𝕏

Greenlight offers a debit card and mobile app for children that enables parents to set spending limits, automate chores and allowance management, and monitor transactions in real-time.

ConsumerFintechAtlanta, US

Tim Sheehan(Founder)in

Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzCanapi VenturesCurql Collective, LLCEthos VCEvolution VC PartnersFin Capital+15 more

Hometeamlivehometeamlive.comin𝕏

Home Team Network produces high-volume live sports broadcasts across multiple leagues and venues, offering tiered production packages (Basic, Standard, Premium) aimed at partners who need cost-efficient streaming at scale.

Media & EntertainmentSports Tech

Co-investorsRaven Capital

Introintro.co𝕏

Intro is an online marketplace that enables users to book video consultations with in-demand experts across various fields such as interior design and entrepreneurship.

B2B MarketplacesConsumerMarketplaces

Raad Michael Mobrem(Founder)in

Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzCrosscut VenturesJ17 CapitalLakeside CapitalNomad Venture Partners, LlcParade Ventures+7 more

Jellijelli.comin𝕏acquired by Triton Digital (iHeartMedia)

Triton Digital provides technology, measurement, and monetization solutions for the digital audio and podcast industry, serving publishers, advertisers, and agencies.

AdTechMarketing TechMedia & Entertainment

Co-investorsVoiVoda VenturesFirst Round CapitaliHeartMediaIntel Capital

Kiipkiipco.comin

Kiip is a free case management platform designed for community programs and social service organizations to manage clients, documents, case notes, and referrals in a centralized system.

GovTechSaaS

Co-investorsAlleyCorpSorenson Impact FoundationTrue VenturesAlley Robotics Ventures

Kiipkiip.meDefunct

Kiip was a US mobile advertising and rewards network that delivered brand rewards to app users at moments of achievement.

Co-investorsHinge CapitalHummer Winblad Venture Partners (HWVP)Transmedia CapitalTrue VenturesHummer Winblad Venture PartnersVerizon Ventures

Kira Talentkiratalent.comin𝕏

Kira Talent offers a holistic admissions platform for higher education programs, combining on-demand timed video and written assessments with structured live interview technology to help schools evaluate applicants' skills and traits.

EdTechSaaS

Emilie Cushman(Founder)in

Co-investorsBisk VenturesETS Strategic CapitalVenture Ontario

Leagueleague.comin𝕏

League provides a platform for healthcare brands to deliver personalized, integrated consumer experiences through AI-based tools.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech

Co-investorsOMERS VenturesQuantum Valley InvestmentsRBCxRoar VenturesGame Changers VenturesScrum Ventures+1 more

Mainstaymainstay.comin𝕏Seed · Jan 2017 · $3M

Mainstay provides an AI-powered platform that enables higher education institutions to engage students through proactive, personalized coaching and messaging.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechSaaS

Drew MagliozziKirk Daulerio(Co-Founder, Vice President, Community)in

Co-investorsBisk VenturesEastward Capital PartnersK Street CapitalECMC GroupInspired CapitalKhosla Ventures+1 more

Mantlewithmantle.comin𝕏

Mantle provides AI-based automation for institutional investors such as state investment boards, collecting documents from email and investor portals and extracting data like capital calls, NAVs, and K-1s into auditable, source-linked records.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSToronto, CA

Amit Jethani(Founder)inDwayne Forde(Founder)inAmar Varma(CEO & Co-Founder)inKitty Shum(Head of Product, Mantle Portal)

Co-investorsEniac VenturesGarage CapitalSierra VenturesTime Zero CapitalCraft VenturesLeaders Fund

Mavegomave.coinOct 2024 · $2M

Mave provides an AI marketing tool for real estate professionals that automatically gathers property and listing data and generates branded marketing content once a listing goes live.

AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechPropTech

Co-investorsAlate PartnersBlume VenturesClarim VenturesN49P

Mobsquadmobsquad.ioin

MobSquad provides technical consulting and staffing services to North American companies, leveraging access to top-tier technical talent based in Canada.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechCalgary, CA

Irfhan Rawji(Founder & Executive Chair)in

Co-investorsPanache Ventures

Mojio Inc.moj.ioin𝕏

Mojio offers a hardware-agnostic connected car platform and branded mobile apps for automotive OEMs, supporting both embedded (TCU/CCU) and retrofit (OBD-II) telematics devices.

AI & Machine LearningIoTMobility & TransportationSaaSVancouver, CA

Jay GiraudinNarayan SainaneyinDavid ShoreinKenny Hawk(CEO)inRichard WoodruffinOlivier(CFO)

Co-investors500 GlobalCerity Partners VenturesFuture Energy VenturesKensington Capital Partners Limited

Motratrainfitness.aiin𝕏

Motra (formerly Train Fitness) provides automatic exercise tracking technology developed by scientists and engineers.

AI & Machine LearningHealthtechSports TechWellness & FitnessToronto, CA

Co-investorsBAM VenturesThe MBA Fund

Nyminymi.comin𝕏

Nymi develops wearable authentication devices and connected worker solutions for Industry 4.0 environments, using ECG-based biometric identification to enable secure, persistent access and digital interactions.

CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareHardwareIoTToronto, CA

Karl MartininFoteini Agrafiotiin

Co-investorsFundersClubVenture OntarioRecruit Strategic PartnersSalesforce Ventures

Occupieroccupier.comin

Occupier provides lease administration software for commercial real estate teams at multi-location businesses, centralizing lease data, automating critical date alerts, and enabling real-time portfolio visibility.

Enterprise SoftwarePropTechSaaSBoston, US

Andrew Flint(Executive Officer, Director)inMatt Giffune(Founder)in🏔 Erik Pearson(Founder)inBenjamin McGuinness(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsAlate PartnersMetaPropMetaProp VenturesOMERS VenturesStage 2 Capital

Ownrightownright.comin𝕏Mar 2025 · $4.5M

Ownright provides online real estate legal services for property closings, refinancing, and ownership transfers, letting clients complete transactions remotely through an online portal with support from a legal team.

LegalTechPropTechSaaSToronto, CA

Robert Saunders(Co-founder & CEO)inJoel Fox(Co-founder & COO)inBenjamin Berry(Co-founder & Principal Lawyer)in

Co-investorsAlate PartnersLegalTechScale Shift Ventures

PadSplitpadsplit.comin𝕏

PadSplit is a U.S. coliving marketplace connecting property owners with renters seeking furnished private rooms on all-inclusive weekly terms.

PropTechAtlanta, US

Atticus LeBlanc(Executive Officer, Director)inKathryn Petralia(Director)

BoardArjan Schutte(Director)in

Co-investorsAlate PartnersBase Venture Management, Inc.Core Venture CapitalFlow CapitalKapor CapitalKern Venture Group+9 more

Populuspopulus.aiin𝕏

Populus provides data and software platforms that help cities manage mobility planning and decision-making.

Data & InfrastructureGovTechMobility & TransportationSan Francisco, US

Regina Clewlow(Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer)inFletcher Foti(Co-Founder, Chief Data Scientist)inRegina Clewlaw(Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer)

BoardCharles Hudson(Director)in

Co-investorsAmerican Family VenturesComcast VenturesMerian VenturesStorm VenturesUlu VenturesZero Infinity Partners+4 more

Promise Roboticspromiserobotics.cominOct 2023 · $15M

Promise Robotics builds robotic automation and AI-optimized workflows for residential homebuilding, offering a Factory-as-a-Service platform that spans digital design, robotic production, and on-site logistics.

Construction TechPropTechRoboticsToronto, CA

Ramtin Attar(Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer)inReza Nasseri(Co-Founder & Chief Innovation Officer)

Co-investorsAlate PartnersHorizons VenturesMaRS Investment Accelerator Fund (IAF)Radical Ventures

Prove Payfoneprove.comin𝕏

Prove offers a business onboarding and verification solution that reduces manual input by validating business entities, EIN/TIN, and documents while connecting an individual applicant to a business through mobile device and phone number authentication.

CybersecurityFintechSaaS

Co-investorsMassMutual VenturesOak HC/FTRRE VenturesStack CapitalSandbox Industries

Rally Rdrallyrd.com𝕏

Rally is an investment platform that lets people buy and sell equity shares in collectible assets, which are securitized into individual companies and offered as shares through registered broker dealers.

FintechMarketplacesNew York City, US

Maximilian Niederste-Ostholt(Founder)

Co-investorsAccelAnthemis VentureKDDI Open Innovation FundRaptor GroupRed Beard VenturesUpfront Ventures+2 more

Real-time communication platform PubNubpubnub.comin𝕏

PubNub provides a platform for building real-time interactive applications with messaging, presence detection, and edge computing capabilities.

Cloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsIoTSan Francisco, US

Stephen Blum(Founder)in

Co-investorsBosch VenturesRobert Bosch Venture CapitalSapphire VenturesStreamlined Ventures

Relay Venturesrelayventures.comin𝕏

Relay Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage companies across North America, with focus areas including urbantech (autonomy, robotics, and mobility solutions), fintech (digital solutions for banking and financial services), and other sectors addressing major market pain points.

Co-investorsKensington Capital Partners LimitedMatrixNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)

Scanaduscanadu.com𝕏

Scanadu is a medical content and research provider offering health education, product reviews, and guides focused on fitness, wellness, CBD therapies, and medical innovations.

Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & FitnessMoffett Field, US

Bob Gardner(Executive Officer)Jamie Tenedorio(Executive Officer)Daya Ranamukhaarachchi(Executive Officer)Jackie Schneider(Executive Officer)

BoardWalter De Brouwer(Executive Officer, Director)Sam De Brouwer(Executive Officer)in

Co-investorsVTF CapitalAME Cloud VenturesClaritas CapitalFosun InternationaliGlobe PartnersREDMILE+1 more

Sherpajoinsherpa.comin𝕏

Sherpa provides an automated eVisa application processing platform for travel brands, enabling them to offer digital visa services to customers as an ancillary revenue stream.

FintechSaaSTravel & HospitalityUnknown - not stated on this page

Co-investorsTSVCActivant CapitalDN Capital

Swift Medicalswiftmedical.comin𝕏

Swift HealX is an FDA-registered adhesive calibrant used alongside the Swift app to standardize wound photography by accounting for size, lighting, and color variations.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesSaaS

Co-investorsClaritas CapitalDCVC (Data Collective)Graphite VenturesVenture Ontario

System Incsystem.cominApr 2021

System is a Public Benefit Corporation building a systems-based architecture to organize the world's interconnected knowledge, powered by AI, for decision-making and resource allocation across health, climate, economy, and security sectors.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureHealthtechSector AgnosticNew York, US

Adam Bly(Executive Officer, Director)inGeorge Gregory(Executive Officer, Director)inTuna Oezer(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardJosh Wolfe(Director)Asad Khaliq(Director)in

Co-investorsAcrew CapitalAlpha Wave GlobalValia VenturesGame Changers VenturesScrum Ventures

The Logicthelogic.coin𝕏Jun 2024

The Logic is Canada's independent business and technology news organization providing subscribers with in-depth reporting on businesses, people and policies.

Media & EntertainmentToronto, CA

David Skok(Founder)inJenna Zuschlag Misenerin

Co-investorsRoynat Capital Inc.

theScorethescore.com𝕏Aug 2019 · $16M

theScore is a sports media platform delivering real-time scores, news, statistics, and analysis across major professional and college sports leagues.

ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentSports TechToronto

John Levy(Executive Officer, Director)inBenjamin Levy(Executive Officer)Ralph McLean(Executive Officer)Lorry Schneider(Executive Officer)

BoardJohn Albright(Director)inMark Scholes(Director)

Co-investorsVenture Ontario

Touchbistrotouchbistro.comin𝕏Seed · Nov 2013 · $5MAcquired

TouchBistro is an all-in-one POS and restaurant management system that provides restaurateurs with payment processing, online ordering, reservations, and related tools.

FoodTechRetail TechSaaS

Co-investorsFrancisco PartnersKensington Capital Partners LimitedOMERS VenturesRound13 CapitalVenture Ontario

Trustytrustyhomes.comin𝕏

Trusty operates a network that connects real estate agents with unlisted properties and potential buyers, enabling off-market deals between homeowners and agent-facilitated transactions.

MarketplacesPropTechSan Francisco, US

Tim Hyer(Founder)inNicholas Meyers(Founder)in

Co-investorsY CombinatorCultivation Capital

Trustymytrusty.aiJul 2025 · $1M

Trusty offers a guided process for financial advisors and professionals to help clients document their accounts, property, investments, key people, and personal wishes, compiling them into a personalized Estate Binder for their families.

FintechSaaS

Co-investorsGraphite VenturesMistral Venture Partners

Tynkertynker.comin𝕏Acquired

Tynker is a digital learning platform providing coding curriculum and courses for children through schools and parents.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechChicago, US

Kelvin ChonginKrishna VedatiinSrinivas Mandyamin

Co-investors500 GlobalDentsu VenturesFelicis VenturesGSV VenturesNew Ground VenturesPrime Partners+3 more

UJETujet.cxin𝕏

UJET provides contact center software that integrates with Microsoft Teams, enabling customer service agents to collaborate with internal experts and efficiently resolve customer issues through streamlined workflows and real-time communication.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSSan Francisco, US

Vasili Triantin

Co-investorsDCM VenturesResolute VenturesSapphire VenturesCiti VenturesDCMEricsson Ventures+2 more

Veecleveecle.ioin𝕏Seed · Nov 2023 · $3M

Veecle builds a browser-based IDE and an open-source real-time operating system for embedded device developers.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsHardwareIoTSemiconductors

Co-investorsF-LOG VenturesTrucks VC

Vendorpmvendorpm.com

VendorPM provides a procurement and compliance platform for property management teams to source, vet, and manage service vendors, including RFX workflows, competitive bidding, contract management, and vendor credentialing.

AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesPropTechSaaSToronto, CA

Emiel B.(Founder)inEmiel Bril(Co-founder & CEO)Neel Bali(Co-founder)Dylan Sher(Co-founder)in

Co-investorsAlate PartnersBessemer Venture PartnersMucker CapitalNavitas CapitalPrudence01 Advisors

View The Space Fmr Hightowervts.com

A U.S. software provider serving commercial real estate professionals with a leasing and asset management platform.

PropTech

Nick Romito(Founder)inBrandon WeberDonald DeSantisKarl BaumRyan Masiello

Co-investors500 GlobalAlate PartnersBessemer Venture PartnersBling CapitalCamber CreekOpenView Venture Partners+7 more

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

EireneFreshGradeGood Buy GearGreenlight Financial TechnologyPlaymakerQ9 NetworksQuickplay MediaThe Curling Group

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3 acquisitions · showing 1

Jelliacq. by Triton Digital (iHeartMedia)

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Relay Ventures made?
Relay Ventures has 70 tracked investments, 3 of which have exited, including 6 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Relay Ventures invest at?
Relay Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
What is Relay Ventures's typical check size?
Relay Ventures typically writes checks of $500K – $10M.
What sectors does Relay Ventures focus on?
Relay Ventures focuses on Data & Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Hardware, InsurTech, Media & Entertainment, Mobility & Transportation, PropTech, Robotics, SaaS, Sports Tech.
Where is Relay Ventures located?
Relay Ventures is headquartered in Toronto, CA.
Does Relay Ventures lead rounds?
Yes, Relay Ventures leads investment rounds.
Who does Relay Ventures co-invest with?
Relay Ventures most often shares deals with Alate Partners, Time Zero Capital, Service Provider Capital, among 123 tracked co-investors.

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Co-investors · 64

Alate Partners

Alate Partners is an early-stage venture capital fund focused on real estate technology, backing founders building transformational technology for the built world.

Sapphire Ventures

Sapphire Ventures partners with expansion-stage enterprise software companies aiming to become category leaders.

$5M – $20M
OMERS Ventures

OMERS Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in founders globally, with investment teams based in New York, Palo Alto, and Toronto.

$5M – $25M
RRE Ventures

RRE Ventures is a boutique early-stage venture capital firm that backs founders across sectors, combining decades of experience with AI-driven analysis throughout the investment lifecycle.

$5M – $15M
Reach Capital

Reach Capital is an early-stage venture firm that partners with founders building companies in learning, health, and work.

Both backed · 2
$100K – $12M
Khosla Ventures

Khosla Ventures is a venture capital firm founded by Vinod Khosla.

Both backed · 1
$5K – $50M
Alumni Ventures

Alumni Ventures (AV) is a venture capital firm that co-invests alongside lead VCs in startups, backing founders with capital and access to a large investor and operator community.

Both backed · 1
Pressbox
$100K – $10M
First Round Capital

First Round Capital is an early-stage venture firm that backs companies at their earliest moments, often before they are named, across enterprise, AI, consumer, healthcare, fintech and hardware sectors.

Both backed · 1
$1M – $7M
True Ventures

True Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2005 that focuses on early-stage technology companies, with operations based in Silicon Valley.

Both backed · 1
$500K – $3M
Eniac Ventures

Eniac Ventures partners with early-stage founders, backing companies from 0 to 1.

Both backed · 1
$1.2M
Streamlined Ventures

Streamlined Ventures is an early-stage venture firm that partners with founders and invests at the seed stage to help build large-scale companies.

$100K – $1M
IA Ventures

IA Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage software and frontier technology companies.

Both backed · 1
$1M – $3M
52 more co-investors

Sierra VenturesRevolutionEnergy Impact PartnersTransmedia CapitalStorm VenturesParade VenturesAmazon Alexa FundSandbox IndustriesMotley Fool VenturesFuture Energy VenturesSequoia CapitalBenchmarkCoatue ManagementBattery VenturesQuiet CapitalSusa VenturesGoat CapitalOffline VenturesMayfield FundUpHonest CapitalForerunner VenturesScale Venture PartnersAmplify PartnersFloodgateBullpen CapitalHarrison MetalHanabi CapitalAccompliceWingUpside PartnershipAmerican Express Ventures (Amex)Nyca PartnersAmadeus Capital PartnersRecursive VenturesBDC Venture CapitalGutter CapitalXfundMiramar Venture PartnersS3 VenturesXplorer CapitalTuesday CapitalClearvision VenturesLifeX VenturesEnergy Capital VenturesEarly Light VenturesThe E14 FundFramework Venture PartnersRPM VenturesMonta Vista CapitalR-Squared VenturesSoftBank GroupEdsby

Firms observed investing alongside Relay Ventures, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Relay Ventures's recorded portfolio.

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