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Montreal · Pre-Seed–Seed · 16 people tracked
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Investment thesis
TandemLaunch combines a venture fund with a startup foundry, acting as a dedicated co-founder to build companies from early-stage deep technologies, often sourced from university research and inventions. It pairs aspiring entrepreneurs and experienced executives with capital, business expertise, operational support, and an extensive network so founders can focus on tech and product development. The firm emphasizes commercializing academic technologies and creating outcomes that benefit co-founders, investors, and university inventors alike. It is backed by institutional investors, angel investors, and family offices, and works with a broad network of universities to seed and launch new ventures.
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Team · 16 people
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Founder mafia
The TandemLaunch mafia →7 people who came through TandemLaunch went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 26 of 40 portfolio companiesDeep Tech ×13Hardware ×13AI & Machine Learning ×12IoT ×7Enterprise Software ×4Semiconductors ×4Cleantech ×3New Materials ×3
HQs:Canada×11United States×2Germany×1Spain×1Japan×1
Investments · 40 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2023 · 12021 · 12019 · 12016 · 14 dated
AIRY3D develops depth-sensing technology, including its DepthIQ system integrated onto CMOS image sensors, to give machines 3D perception.
Deep TechHardwareSemiconductorsMontreal, CA
Daniel ButtoninJonathan SaariinJi-Ho ChoinGuillaume Poirierin
Co-investorsIntel CapitalWI Harper GroupR7 PartnersBosch VenturesL-SPARKNautilus Ventures Management Company (Us), Llc+1 more
AAVAA builds hands-free, voice-free assistive technology using brain-computer interface (BCI) and bio-sensors that translate head movements, blinks, and facial gestures into device commands.
Deep TechHardwareHealthtech
Co-investorsAnges QuebecAQC Capital
Aerial.ai uses AI and existing wireless infrastructure to create sensing technology, which it calls Sensing Intelligence, for smart applications.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDigital HealthIoT
Negar Ghourchian(Founder)in
Co-investorsKibo VenturesYaletown PartnersIntel Capital
Agapyo develops Jam™, a wood waste-based biodegradable thermoplastic that serves as a drop-in replacement for petroleum-based rigid plastic in agricultural products (such as nursery pots and tree protectors) and consumer goods (such as computer peripherals).
Circular EconomyCleantechNew MaterialsMontreal, CA
Michael Shore(CEO)Alina Grenier-Arellano(CGO)inMonika Rak(CTO)in
Montreal
Jason Nolte(Director)Allan Benchetrit(Chief Executive Officer and Director)Christopher Rowen(Director)Domenic Durante(Chief Financial Officer)
BoardMark Kvamme(Director)inAlan MacIntosh(Director)in
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesAnges QuebecBasecamp FundCastor VenturesDrive CapitalFerst Capital Partners+4 more
Anges Québec is an angel investor network based in Quebec that provides capital and mentorship to early-stage technology entrepreneurs.
Sector Agnostic
BDC is a Canadian financial institution that provides financing and business advisory services to small and medium-sized enterprises across all sectors.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechCanada, CA
Co-investorsBDC Climate Tech Fund IIBDC Fund Investments (Fund-of-Funds)BDC Growth Venture FundBDC Industrial Innovation Venture FundBDC Life Sciences Venture FundBDC Seed Venture Fund+8 more
Bosch Ventures (Robert Bosch Venture Capital GmbH) is the corporate venture capital arm of Bosch, investing in startups from offices across Germany, the USA, Israel, and China.
Stuttgart, DE
C2RO provides AI video analytics solutions that transform security camera feeds into behavioral and operational insights for physical retail and essential stores.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareRetail TechSaaS
Co-investorsArchangel Network of FundsCeltic House Asia PartnersEmerging VenturesHidalgo Venture CapitalMaple Leaf Angels
Receptiv evaluates each bid request for user receptivity in real-time and packages high-scoring impressions into a Deal ID synced to DSPs, improving advertising performance without altering supply or targeting parameters.
AdTechAI & Machine Learning
Co-investorsCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)Anges QuébecBoxOne Ventures
Montreal
Sudhakar Sah(Executive Officer)Nick Romano(Executive Officer, Director)Davis Sawyer(Executive Officer)Venkat Srinivasan(Director)inEhsan Saboori(Executive Officer, Director)Stephen Butler(Director)
Co-investorsDifferential VenturesInnospark VenturesPJC
Fluent.ai offers low-power keyword spotting technology that enables hands-free voice activation on devices through custom branded wake words, optimized for far-field and noisy environments.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDeveloper ToolsHardwareIoTMontreal, CA
Chuck(Co-founder)Ning(Co-founder)Elie DaherVikrant Tomar
Co-investors500 GlobalMaple Leaf AngelsPolychain Capital
GM Authority is a news and media website covering General Motors and its brands, publishing articles on new vehicles, models, financing offers, and industry developments.
Media & Entertainment
HaiLa develops ultra-low-power radio frequency (RF) connectivity technology, referencing a 5 microwatt RF solution for wireless communication.
HardwareIoTSemiconductors
Charlotte Savage(Founder)in
Co-investorsChrysalixEcofuel FundStanford University
INLAN develops battery-less smart tags and a tracking system that provide real-time, item-level localization, motion, temperature, and vibration data as a lower-cost alternative to battery-powered tags and conventional RFID.
HardwareIoTLogistics & Supply Chain
LANDR is a music production platform offering AI-powered audio mastering, distribution to 150+ streaming platforms, royalty-free samples, plugins, collaboration tools, and online music courses.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentSaaSPalo Alto, US
Pascal Pilon Justin Evans(Founder)
BoardPHIL LIBIN(Director)inMICHAEL FERTIK(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsPlaza VenturesSony Ventures CorporationGeneral CatalystTechNexus Venture CollaborativeWarner Music Group
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LATYS builds protocol-agnostic, non-reciprocal wireless relay antennas based on reconfigurable metasurfaces that operate below the MAC/physical layer.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardware
Co-investorsRhapsody Venture Partners
New York Angels is an angel investment group that provides capital and mentorship to early-stage startups across various sectors.
New York, US
David S. Rose(Founder and Chairman Emeritus)
Co-investorsAspira Capital
Nikon is a manufacturer of imaging products including cameras, lenses, and optical equipment for professional and consumer markets.
Advanced ManufacturingBiotechConsumerHardwareMedical DevicesSemiconductors
Ora develops loudspeaker membranes made from graphene (GrapheneQ) that reduce harmonic distortion, lower power consumption, and increase sound pressure levels.
Deep TechHardwareNew Materials
Co-investorsEcofuel FundAzur Innovation FundBoxOne Ventures
Ora Graphene develops nano-materials based on graphene technology for high-performance audio applications.
Deep TechHardwareNew Materials
Robert-Eric Gaskell(PhD, Audio Technology; Inventor of GrapheneQ)inJef Holove(Chief Executive Officer)in
Ponsera makes an on-demand sanitizer produced from water using a patented technology, designed to neutralize pathogens on hard surfaces and delicate items like fruits and vegetables without harsh chemicals.
CleantechClimate TechHardware
RECHO AI develops advanced sensing technologies and hardware solutions for industrial and commercial applications.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareIoT
Siyao Shao(Cofounder & Technical Lead)Roxanne Turcotte-Tardif(Cofounder)
Co-investorsEast VenturesSBI Investment
ResoSight develops patent-protected technology that captures biometric data through everyday headphones and earbuds, without additional wearables or sensors.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDigital HealthHealthtechWellness & Fitness
Shearwater Aerospace develops intelligent drone systems designed for public safety, disaster response, and other applications where traditional aircraft use is costly or risky.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechDeep TechDefense TechRobotics
Chad Armstrong(CEO)inAlexandre Borowczyk(CTO)in
Co-investorsSentiero Ventures
Soundskrit develops high-performance directional MEMS microphones inspired by spider acoustics, designed for miniaturized form factors in consumer electronics.
ConsumerDeep TechHardwareIoTMontreal, CA
Sahil Gupta(Founder, VP Product)inStephane Leahy(Founder, VP Hardware)inFrédéric Lepoutre(Founder, VP Software)inRon Miles(Inventor)Jian Zhou(Co-founder)
Co-investorsTacticoBoxOne Ventures
Sportlogiq develops sports analytics software using computer vision and machine learning for professional sports teams.
AI & Machine LearningSports TechMontreal, CA
Craig Buntin(Founder)inMehrsan Javan(Founder)in
Co-investorsMaple Leaf AngelsRho VenturesTacticoVendep Capital
Telefónica is a telecommunications company that provides connectivity and advanced digital services, including networks and technology infrastructure, to consumers and businesses.
Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareIoT
Co-investorsMaxfield Capital
End-to-end signal processing platform and real-time inference engine transforming raw audio streams in real time.
Co-investorsScale Shift Ventures
Wisemotion develops a robot path planner that generates fast, collision-free motion paths for use with any robot.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechRobotics
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
BornioINLANReceptivSoundskritSportlogiqWeb Design by Wix Teamwrnch
Exits · 2
2 acquisitions · showing 1wrnchacq. by Hinge Health
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesDepix · depix.ai · Jun 21, 2026
Shearwater · finsmes.com · Feb 23, 2026
Contxtful · finsmes.com · Apr 7, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has TandemLaunch made?
- TandemLaunch has 40 tracked investments, 2 of which have exited.
- What stage does TandemLaunch invest at?
- TandemLaunch invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does TandemLaunch focus on?
- TandemLaunch focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Cleantech, Consumer, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Hardware, IoT, New Materials, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is TandemLaunch located?
- TandemLaunch is headquartered in Montreal, CA.
- Does TandemLaunch lead rounds?
- Yes, TandemLaunch leads investment rounds.
- Who does TandemLaunch co-invest with?
- TandemLaunch most often shares deals with Maple Leaf Angels, Ecofuel Fund, Hidalgo Venture Capital, among 50 tracked co-investors.
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