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Treefrog

Accelerator

Newmarket · Pre-Seed–Seed · 6 people tracked

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Investment thesis

The Treefrog Accelerator focuses on helping startups scale from MVP through go-to-market, sales, and fundraising. It runs two cohort streams: a free 5-week regional program for Ontario-based ventures and a 6-week international program that brings foreign founders to Canada with a soft-landing focus covering Canadian culture and business essentials. Programs conclude with an Open House connecting startups to investors, thought leaders, and government stakeholders. The organization emphasizes a founder-first approach, community and collaboration among alumni, mentors, and partners, and supporting disruptive ideas that challenge the status quo.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Seed
HQ
Newmarket, CA
Portfolio companies
99
Unicorns
1

Team · 6 people

from the firm's website

What they invest in

from 59 of 99 portfolio companies

Consumer ×19AI & Machine Learning ×17Healthtech ×10SaaS ×10E-commerce ×8Direct to Consumer ×7Enterprise Software ×7Marketplaces ×7

HQs:Canada×30Australia×1United Kingdom×1Sweden×1Thailand×1United States×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 31 portfolio companies
65%
solo founders
20 of 31 mapped founding teams
45%
repeat founders
of 20 founders with career history

Founding team size:solo founder×202 founders×93 founders×14+ founders×1

Where their founders studiedfrom 17 founders with education data

University of Toronto ×4Schulich ExecEd ×3Schulich School of Business - York University ×3Carleton University ×2McGill University ×2University of Guelph ×2

What their founders studiedfrom 19 founders with field-of-study data

Business & Management ×6Computer Science ×5Life Sciences ×5Engineering ×4Medicine ×3Physics ×2

Where their founders worked beforefrom 20 founders with career history

The Hospital for Sick Children ×2University Health Network ×2

Portfolio companies · 99 tracked

alumni founders can tell you what the program is really like
.watfo.comwatfo.com

Retailer of authenticated autographed memorabilia and collectibles, primarily sports and entertainment signatures verified by reputable authentication services.

B2B MarketplacesConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesToronto, CA

Appanzeeappanzee.comin𝕏

Appanzee is an AI-powered, low-code platform offering pre-built, customizable apps for business functions such as CRM, marketing, tasks, product, and recruiting, intended as an alternative to spreadsheets and off-the-shelf software.

AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkSaaS

Aurumverseaurumverse.io𝕏

Aurumverse tokenizes off-market real estate deals on-chain, using bankruptcy-remote SPVs so investors can buy fractional exposure to development projects and receive principal plus projected returns at exit.

Crypto & Web3FintechPropTech

Carnegie Zhang(Founder / Leader)in

Bbdinsightsbbdinsights.comin𝕏

BBD builds a risk management platform offering model inventory, automated monitoring, data governance, and analytics/modeling tools for banks navigating regulatory requirements.

AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaS

Jacky Bai(Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer)inHesuan Hu(Co-Founder & Chief Scientific Officer)in

Betimefulbetimeful.comin𝕏

Betimeful offers a news feed blocker that removes social media feeds and ads across devices while allowing messaging, posting, and browsing.

ConsumerWellness & Fitness

Daniyal Dehleh(Co-founder & CEO)inDavid Ancor(Co-founder & CMO)in

Betterbriabetterbria.comin

BRIA is a Canadian virtual healthcare service specializing in women's mental health and hormone care across reproductive stages, including fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause.

Digital HealthFemTechHealthtechMental HealthOntario, CA

Dr. Ariel Dalfen(Founder, MD, FRCPC)Dr. Bev Young(Founder, MD, FRCPC)

Bidmiibidmii.com𝕏

Bidmii is an online marketplace that connects homeowners with contractors for home improvement and construction projects, letting users browse and hire contractors by city.

Construction TechMarketplacesPropTech

Jon Christensen(Founder)in

Co-investorsSecond Century Ventures

Bigrockmountainbigrockmountain.com𝕏

Big Rock Mountain Inc. supplies industrial equipment, materials, and manufacturing solutions across mining, agriculture, construction, and related sectors.

Advanced ManufacturingB2B MarketplacesCircular EconomyE-commerce

Roger R.(Founder)in

Bloomyouthdevelopmentbloomyouthdevelopment.com

Bloom Youth Development runs an educational program that teaches life and success skills to youth through weekly interactive sessions, hands-on activities, and goal setting.

EdTech

Blumexblumex.ioin

Blumex advises governments, municipalities, and economic development organizations on economic development strategies, focusing on regional context and identifying funding sources, partners, and delivery paths as part of the strategy.

GovTechImpact & Social Good

Caddie Health Websitecaddie.health

Caddie Health provides AI-powered medical billing software that recommends billing codes for visits, screens and verifies claims for errors before submission, and offers real-time dashboards to track billing performance.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech

Co-investorsWaterloo Accelerator Centre

Canvacanva.com

Design platform; Blackbird invested when it was just an idea and in every round since.

SocialSurry Hills, Nsw, AU

Melanie Perkins(Co-founder & CEO)inClifford Obrecht(Executive Officer, Director)Cliff Obrecht(Co-founder & COO)inCameron Adams(Co-founder & CPO)inIan LeeJeffrey Story

Co-investors500 GlobalAirTree VenturesAlkeon InnovationAlpha Square GroupAltra VentureAthletic Ventures+39 more

Carminadeyoungcarminadeyoung.com𝕏

Carmina de Young designs and manufactures garments and personal protective equipment, including AAMI Level 1-3 isolation gowns, coveralls, and scrubs, in both disposable and reusable forms.

Advanced ManufacturingHealthtechLondon, CA

Chefferycheffery.ca

Cheffery uses AI and nutrition data to generate personalized meal recommendations and plans based on a user's taste, dietary restrictions, allergens, and fitness goals.

AI & Machine LearningFoodTechWellness & Fitness

Keanu Barrage(Founder)in

Collectorcarcanadacollectorcarcanada.cain

Collector Car Canada operates an online auction platform for collector and specialty vehicles, serving Canadian buyers and sellers with features like pre-authenticated bidders and curated photo-heavy listings.

ConsumerE-commerceMarketplaces

David Case(Founder)in

CoveConnectcoveneuro.comin𝕏

Cove builds brain data analytics tools that combine data engineering and neuroscience to support patient care.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthHealthtech

Nardin Samuel(CEO & Co-Founder)inIrene Harmsen(CTO & Co-Founder)in

Co-investorsCABHI Ventures

Creativegeniusacademycreativegeniusacademy.cain

Creative Genius Academy offers art classes for children, teens, and adults through online and in-person instruction delivered by trained instructors.

ConsumerCreator EconomyEdTech

Cyberworks Robotics Websitecyberworksrobotics.comin

Cyberworks Robotics develops OmniSuite, an end-to-end autonomous navigation software platform licensed to global OEMs and system integrators to build autonomous mobility applications.

AI & Machine LearningMobility & TransportationRobotics

Burhanpurkar

Co-investorsWaterloo Accelerator Centre

Dodjividodjivi.comin

Dodjivi creates functional food and beverage products infused with natural ingredients, designed to enhance everyday rituals like coffee with health benefits.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechWellness & FitnessQuebec, CA

Komlanvi Dodjro(Founder)in

Elventuselventus.com

Elventus provides construction and home renovation services, including electrical and ventilation installation, painting, carpentry, tiling, and furniture assembly for residential customers.

Construction Tech

Epiloguewillsepiloguewills.comin𝕏

Epilogue provides an online platform for Canadians to create legally binding wills through a guided, accessible process designed to replace traditional estate planning services.

ConsumerLegalTechSaaSToronto, CA

DanielArin

Firehoodfirehood.net

The Firehood is a nationwide movement that supports women in Canada in the technology sector by providing access to networks, mentorship, leadership training, and capital to address barriers they face in starting and scaling tech businesses.

Creator EconomyEnterprise SoftwareFintechFuture of WorkImpact & Social GoodCanada, CA

ClaudetteDanielle

Formicformic.ai

Formic builds enterprise AI for regulated industries such as legal, federal regulation, and defence, using a neuro-symbolic deterministic retrieval architecture that returns answers sourced from an organisation's own documents with citations traceable to the exact source page.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLegalTech

Co-investorsBlackhorn VenturesLux CapitalS2G InvestmentsAlumni VenturesFJ LabsInitialized Capital+3 more

Furnishrfurnishr.comin

Furnishr is an interior design and furniture curation service that helps homeowners and renters select, source, and install furnishings for their spaces.

ConsumerE-commercePropTech

Co-investorsMetaPropMetaProp Ventures

Handldhandld.cain

HANDLD provides handyman services—repairs, installations, and maintenance—for homes, condos, and businesses, using vetted local contractors and fixed-rate, upfront pricing booked through an online request form.

ConsumerMarketplacesToronto, CA

Hygnenergyhygnenergy.com

HYGN develops hydrogen technologies designed to reduce fuel costs and emissions for federal, municipal, and private companies.

CleantechDeep TechEnergyHardwareMobility & Transportation

Thomas Ross(Founder)John Fiorini(Director of Operations)Bill Ross(Director of Research)Alexander Logie(Director of Finance)Dan Horner(Director of Sales)

BoardDoug Wilson(Special Advisor)

Icommuteicommute.appin

iCommute is a modular commute-management platform for logging trips, running incentive and transit-subsidy programs, matching carpools, and producing mode-share and trip-reduction reports for regulatory compliance.

Climate TechMobility & TransportationSaaS

Ayman Abdulkadir(Founder)in

Infermodelinfermodel.comin

InferModel is an engineering consulting and software firm that builds quantitative risk models and data analytics tools for pipeline integrity, addressing threats such as corrosion and stress corrosion cracking.

Deep TechEnergySaaS

Karegranolakaregranola.com

KARE Granola makes and sells artisanal granola products in organic, gluten-free, and vegan formulations.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechWellness & Fitness

Nichole

Kurmconsultingkurmconsulting.comin

Kurm Consulting provides process management and improvement advisory services across manufacturing, banking, energy, food & beverage, and consumer packaged goods industries.

Advanced ManufacturingEnterprise Software

Alexander(Founder and President)

Lifenoteswisdomlifenoteswisdom.com

Adapted Wellness offers personalized wellness services including adapted chair yoga classes and Rubenfeld Synergy Method somatic therapy sessions, delivered online and in person.

HealthtechMental HealthWellness & FitnessGuelph, CA

Heather Skoll

Loopparkingloopparking.cain

Loop Parking operates SpotSwap, a subscription-based mobile app that lets community members exchange their unused residential parking spots with one another.

MarketplacesMobility & TransportationPropTech

Steeson Mathew(Founder)in

Co-investorsDMZ Ventures

Lotusaddictionlotusaddiction.com

Lotus Addiction offers addiction rehabilitation and mental health recovery programs, including inpatient care and personalized therapy using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy delivered through video materials and one-on-one counseling.

HealthtechMental HealthWellness & Fitness

Hamsharan Mahalingam(Founder)in

Makerwizmakerwiz.comin𝕏

Makerwiz is an educational company and 3D printing service provider that offers STEAM training programs, rapid prototyping services, and digital fabrication equipment to makers, startups, and educational institutions across Canada.

ConsumerE-commerceEdTechHardwareRichmond Hill, CA

Peter Lau, PhDin

Metaworldxmetaworldx.comin𝕏

MetaWorldX develops AI, data integration, and IoT technology solutions designed to enhance capabilities for industries, cities, and communities.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureIoTPropTech

Mlestimationmlestimation.comin

ML Estimation offers AI-assisted takeoff software that automates construction cost estimation, letting users upload projects and receive AI-generated takeoff results to export.

AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechSaaS

Mywellselfmywellself.cain

My Well Self is an online wellness care navigation platform that bridges conventional and complementary medicine to improve health outcomes and reduce preventable chronic conditions for individuals, employers, and governments.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechWellness & Fitness

Brenda Ahenkorah(Founder & Chief Executive Officer)Yogesh K.(Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer)

Neuravueneuravue.com

NeuraVue provides AI-powered monitoring systems for senior care facilities and independent living settings, detecting falls, wandering, and distress to alert caregivers and family members in real time.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechIoT

Afshan Ahmad(Founder and CEO)Benoit Poirier(CTO)

Northern Devsnorthern-devs.cain

Northern Devs is a software development studio that builds web apps, MVPs, proofs of concept, landing pages, and full-stack products, and offers UI/UX design, SEO, branding, and product consulting for founders and organizations.

Developer ToolsE-commerceSaaSKitchener/Waterloo, CA

Oombooombo.ca

Oombo develops modern safety equipment and management solutions for workers in infrastructure development and maintenance sectors.

Construction TechHardwareIoT

Organizethatorganizethat.ca𝕏

Organize That provides professional home and workplace organizing services, working alongside residential and corporate clients to declutter and optimize their spaces.

ConsumerToronto, CA

Effy Terry(Certified Professional Organizer)

Pandospandos.ioin𝕏

Pandos Intelligence Inc develops a web application for team formation, task management, and team assessment used in educational and business settings.

Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSOntario, CA

Peopleopscollectivepeopleopscollective.comin

People Ops Collective designs cross-generational leadership development experiences, including immersive events and 8-week "Pop-Up Leadership Hubs" hosted inside an organization's venue.

Future of WorkHR Tech

Plantaformplantaform.comin𝕏

Plantaform makes Rejuvenate, an indoor garden system using fogponics technology that enables users to grow vegetables, herbs, and greens at home without gardening experience.

AgTechConsumerFoodTechHardwareCanada, CA

Kiwa Lang(Founder)in

Playmiplaymi.ca

Playmi is a music streaming and discovery app focused on South Asian music, letting independent artists upload tracks, build a fanbase, and access real-time analytics while fans stream, share, and discover music and events.

ConsumerCreator EconomyMedia & Entertainment

Pointsgrampointsgram.com

Pointsgram operates a mobile loyalty rewards app that lets consumers earn and redeem points across a network of local businesses such as restaurants, gift shops, hair salons, and perfume shops.

ConsumerMarketplacesRetail Tech

Proxsimityproxsimity.netin

proxSIMity manufactures a modular venipuncture and IV arm simulator with quick-swap patient condition units for clinical training.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechHardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesToronto, CA

David Rojas(Founder and CEO)inArtur Arutiunian(Co-founder, Business Development)in

Reteacupsreteacups.comin

Retea sells DIY bubble tea (boba) kits made with authentic ingredients for at-home preparation, packaged with reusable cups and an environmental focus.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce

Ridescootyridescooty.com𝕏

SCOOTY is a micro-mobility company that offers electric scooters for short-distance urban transportation in the Greater Toronto Area.

ConsumerHardwareIoTMobility & TransportationToronto, CA

Schoolioschoolio.comin

Schoolio is an AI-powered homeschooling platform offering personalized, flexible learning experiences designed for neurodivergent and homeschooled children.

AI & Machine LearningEdTech

Sathish Bala(Founder & CEO)inLindsey Casselman(Founder & Head of Learning)in

Sifio Health Websitesifiohealth.comin

Sifio Health develops an integrated digital platform using machine learning and predictive analytics to optimize surgical workflows and care management for healthcare providers.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech

Co-investorsWaterloo Accelerator Centre

Smokeandtearssmokeandtears.ca𝕏

SMOKE & TEARS produces a line of gourmet hot sauces that are plant-based, low in sodium and sugar, and free of common allergens, marketed to food enthusiasts and heat-seekers.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceFoodTechToronto, CA

Shannon Armishaw(Founder)

Startupfuelstartupfuel.comin

StartupFuel operates an AI-powered deal intake and investor portal platform that helps venture capital firms filter startup applications and conduct due diligence.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSToronto, CA

Stushpattystushpatty.comin

Stush Patty is a food company that produces a Jamaican curry cooking paste made from toasted island spices, turmeric, and fresh aromatics for use with various proteins and side dishes.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech

Synoptechsynoptech.cain
Thehappyerathehappyera.com

INDRABET is a gambling/lottery-oriented site that publishes Toto Macau lottery results and predicted "jackpot" numbers, with real-time result updates, historical data, and daily 2D/3D/4D number predictions.

Tlnttlnt.fund

Developer of PraxisGraph, a diagnostic framework that measures organizational coordination effectiveness — the gap between when AI systems or people detect a threat and when the organization acts on it.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareGovTech

Trillabittrillabit.comin

TrillaBit is an analytics and business intelligence software company offering a no-code, search-driven analytics cloud platform designed for B2B SaaS providers to access data insights instantly without technical dependencies.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaSToronto, CA

Keith(CEO & Founder)Ehsan(Founder)Theo(Co-Founder)

Uridetechuridetech.comin

Uride operates a ride-hailing and transportation service connecting riders with drivers across cities in Atlantic Canada, including New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.

MarketplacesMobility & Transportation

Wizroboticswizrobotics.comin

Wiz Robotics provides robotics education for children through structured, age-appropriate programs that teach robotics, coding, and engineering skills through project-based learning.

EdTechRobotics

Other

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

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Portfolio news

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Treefrog made?
Treefrog has 99 tracked investments.
What stage does Treefrog invest at?
Treefrog invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
What sectors does Treefrog focus on?
Treefrog focuses on Sector Agnostic.
Where is Treefrog located?
Treefrog is headquartered in Newmarket, CA.
Who does Treefrog co-invest with?
Treefrog most often shares deals with Waterloo Accelerator Centre, AirTree Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners, among 48 tracked co-investors.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

featuring the team

Treefrog CEO Sean Stephens on his carjack experience in South Africa.

Devan Murugan · Sean Stephens

What Makes Working in York Region Great? Sean Stephens, CEO of Treefrog Gives His Perspective

York Link | York Region Economic Development · Sean Stephens

TEC Canada Member Testimonial: Sean Stephens, CEO at Treefrog Inc

TEC Canada · Sean Stephens

Sean Stephens - Treefrog Inc.

TheImageCommission · Sean Stephens

Sean Stephens & The Distractions July 26, 2018 7pm | Our very own CEO, Sean Stephens will be playing with his band, Sean Stephens & The Distractions July 26th, 7pm at Riverwalk Commons as part of the Summer... | By Treefrog Inc.

Sean Stephens · facebook.com

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