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AquaEye develops portable sonar technology for water rescue operations, enabling first responders like firefighters, lifeguards, and police to locate and rescue people in aquatic emergencies.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechGovTechHardwareImpact & Social GoodVancouver, CA

CLCarlyn Loncaric(Founder and CEO)in

Co-investorsARArchangel Network of FundsINInBC Investment Corp.SCScaleGood Fund LP (powered by TELUS)THThe 51 VenturesVAVanedge CapitalVAVanedge Capital Limited Partnership+1 more

Atome Bakery is a French-inspired artisan online bakery delivery company operating in Canada, offering fresh sourdough bread and baked goods for home delivery.

Direct to ConsumerE-commerceFoodTechVancouver, CA

AliceLucas

Co-investorsSTStartup TNT

Blind Insight develops a privacy-preserving data platform using searchable encryption and access controls for organizations that require both data security and insights.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingCybersecurityData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareVenice, US

JPJackie Peters(Founder & CEO)inJMJathan McCollum(Co-Founder)inNSNick Sullivan(Co-Founder)in

Co-investorsALAltari VenturesREResponsibly VenturesTETechstars

Blume Benefits provides administrative automation software for health insurance brokers, automating tasks such as quoting, commissions reconciliation, and presentation creation.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechInsurTechSaaSSan Francisco, US

AJAditya Joshi(Founder)inEHEthan Hou(Founder)inVVVarun Verma(Founder)in

Co-investorsNBNB VenturesY Y Combinator

Care2Talk provides simplified digital communication and healthcare services designed for seniors and families seeking accessible healthcare access through an easy-to-use tablet interface.

Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & Fitness

JSJordan Schley(Founder)in

Co-investorsSPSproutxWUWUTIF Capital

CrushDynamics makes upcycled grape-derived ingredients in purée and powder forms that act as flavor modulators to enhance flavor, reduce sugar and sodium, and extend shelf life in food products.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningCircular EconomyCleantechFoodTechNew MaterialsSummerland, CA

BBBill Broddy m-edp(Founder)inABAlexandra Broddy(Founder)inBBBill Broddy(Founder & President)inKMKirk Moir(CEO)in

Co-investorsFOForesight CanadaSTStartup TNTWUWUTIF CapitalLULumia Capital

Cuboh provides software for restaurants to manage operations including tablet consolidation, centralized reporting, and menu management in the digital era.

B2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareFoodTechSaaSVictoria, CA

JOJuan Orrego(CEO)inJuan José OrregoSinan SariTyler Gellatly(Ops Lead)Kyle Thorpe(Software Developer)

Co-investorsY Y CombinatorALAltaclub VCALAltaIR CapitalGOGood News VenturesSASandhill (ex Stonks)

Fictionary offers a SaaS platform with AI-powered tools that helps fiction writers and editors revise manuscripts using a structured, scene-by-scene analysis of story elements.

AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyEdTechSaaS

Co-investorsSTStand Up VenturesTHThe 51 VenturesSTStandUp Ventures

GroundedAI offers a hardware-agnostic software platform for underground mining and tunnelling teams, with Lithos for offline field data capture on iPad and Strata for desktop data management, mapping, and reporting.

AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Co-investorsSOSOSVSTStand Up VenturesTHThe 51 Ventures

Pocketed is a funding discovery platform that matches businesses and startups with grant and funding programs using intelligent matching technology.

FintechSaaS

Co-investorsTHThe 51 Ventures

Hyivy Health develops a holistic pelvic health device that treats, monitors, tracks, and helps prevent pelvic floor symptoms, along with connecting patients to clinicians and pelvic floor therapists.

Digital HealthFemTechHealthtechMedical Devices

RBRachel Bartholomew(CEO & Founder)inKamyar Rounidej(Former Co-founder & first Chief Technical Officer)

Co-investorsALAltitude AngelsBABacchus Venture CapitalBEBeresford VenturesFAFACIT (Fight Against Cancer Innovation Trust)THThe 51 VenturesEQEquation Angels+2 more

InchFab offers a modular, integrated semiconductor fabrication platform that combines hardware, processes, and tools into one system, letting users start small and scale up for prototyping and production.

Deep TechHardwareSemiconductors

Mitchell Hsing(Founder)inParker Gould(Founder)in

Co-investorsALAlumni VenturesDRDraper AssociatesFOFoothill VenturesSASafar Partners

joni makes period care products, including leakproof period underwear using merino wool and an absorbent core, sold direct-to-consumer and through retailers across North America.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFemTech

Co-investorsFRFrontFundr

LetHub provides AI-powered leasing automation for property management companies, handling lead capture, prospect follow-up, and tour scheduling from initial inquiry to signed lease.

AI & Machine LearningPropTechSaaS

Co-investorsSPSproutxWUWUTIF Capital

Lucent Bio develops sustainable crop nutrition products, including its flagship Soileos micronutrient fertilizer made by upcycling pea, lentil, and oat hulls from food processing.

AgTechBiotechCircular EconomyClimate TechNew MaterialsWest Vancouver, CA

JGJose Godoy Toku(Co-founder and Vice President; Director of Business Development LATAM; Board Director)inMRMichael Riedijk(President & CEO; Board Chair; Co-founder)in

Co-investorsANAngel ForumEMEmmertechSASaxoventWUWUTIF CapitalAMAmathaon CapitalSVSVG Ventures

Lux Bio develops non-electric, non-toxic lighting products powered by proprietary bioluminescent enzymes, including a water-activated light stick (Lux Light) and a battery-free room-illuminating system (Lux Conduit).

BiotechDeep TechNew MaterialsVancouver, CA

Paige Whitehead(CEO & Co-founder)Daniel Korvin(Co-Founder & CTO)

Co-investorsTATAWANI VenturesAGAgFunderBRBrickyardCLClimate Capital

Mero provides software for the commercial property management industry to record and track cleaning and facility data in real time, replacing manual logs and spreadsheets.

IoTPropTechSaaSToronto, CA

JAMES-ANDREW COLE MACDONALD(DIRECTOR, CO-FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT)CMCole MacDonald(Co-founder)inNathan Mah(Co-founder)in

Co-investors50500 GlobalFRFresco Capital

MIMOSA Diagnostics develops medical devices and technology to improve healthcare equity through diagnostic solutions.

BiotechDeep TechDigital HealthHardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesToronto, CA

Dr. Cross(Founder/Leader)Dr. Leung(Founder/Leader)DKDr. Karen Cross(Co-founder)DGDr. General Leung(Co-founder)

Co-investorsFUFundersClubKEKern Venture GroupMAMaple Leaf AngelsSPSpring Impact CapitalTITidal Venture Partners

Moku makes plant-based mushroom snacks, including vacuum-cooked chips made from fresh shiitake and deer antler mushrooms, that are gluten-free, soy-free, and free of the top 8 allergens.

AgTechConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechLos Angeles, US

MFMatt Feldman(Cofounder)in

Co-investorsBABarrel VenturesCOConstellationLDLDR VenturesSISiddhi CapitalKAKaya VenturesMAMana Ventures

Nucliq Biologics analyzes the gut microbiome using AI, machine learning, and multi-omics science (metagenomics, transcriptomics, metabolomics) to identify microbial signatures and develop precision therapeutics.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital Health

Oasis Learning AI provides an AI-powered training platform for sales, HR, and operations teams to rapidly upskill employees and keep organizational knowledge synchronized.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSMontréal, CA

MTMichael Thu(Founder)in

Co-investorsBKBKR CapitalTETechstars

Paidia is a gaming company that builds tools, runs tournaments, and creates collaborations to make competitive gaming more welcoming, with a focus on women and allies.

GamingMedia & EntertainmentSocialVancouver, CA

Jill Kenney(Founder)

QuickFacts is a software platform that centralizes insurance carrier information and manuals for brokers, enabling faster underwriting comparisons and carrier research than traditional methods.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechInsurTechSaaS

Co-investorsEAEast Valley VenturesINInsurTechKIKillick CapitalSASandpiper Ventures

ReJoule is a company focused on clean energy innovation, moving quickly to advance solutions for the greater good.

Circular EconomyCleantechEnergy

Co-investorsBEBerkeley Angel NetworkLGLG Technology VenturesOPOPAMP CAPITAL

Rocket Doctor is a virtual health platform that connects patients in Canada with licensed physicians and specialists for online appointments covering primary/urgent care, specialist care, substance use treatment, and psychotherapy.

Digital HealthHealthtech

WCWilliam Cherniak(CEO & Founder)in

Saved a Sea makes plant-based seafood alternatives from vegetables and plant ingredients.

ConsumerFoodTech

AKAki Kaltenbach(Founder)in

Co-investorsAUAudaxa VenturesWUWUTIF Capital

Sonaro develops AI-powered diagnostic software for cardiovascular disease detection, specifically targeting carotid atherosclerosis screening through medical imaging.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesMontreal, CA

DKDr. Kashif Khan(CSO)

Co-investorsFRFront Row Ventures

Gales designs and manufactures antimicrobial protective footwear for healthcare professionals, featuring patented seamless technology, medical-grade insoles, and machine-washable materials.

Advanced ManufacturingConsumerE-commerceHardwareHealthtechWellness & FitnessNew York City, US

RGRob Gregg(Founder)in

Co-investorsHAHannah Grey VenturesLOLongley CapitalTETechstars

Taiv operates a smart TV platform for bars, restaurants, gyms, and retail venues across North America that delivers targeted ads and custom content on in-venue screens using AI.

AdTechAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechMarketplacesMedia & EntertainmentWinnipeg, CA

JDJordan Davis(Founder)inNPNoah Palansky(Founder)inASAvi Stoller(Founder)inMCMitch Conway(CCO)inShona Grewar(Chief of Staff)Noah Lieberman(Operations Analyst)

Co-investorsCACathexis VenturesEIEight CapitalFJFJ LabsGOGolden Opportunities FundMUMu VenturesPIPioneer+8 more

Platform and advisory service for sourcing and booking corporate retreat and offsite venues from a network of 50,000+ properties.

San Francisco, US

CSCory Sivell(Founder)inNicholas Letourneau(Executive Officer, Director)Alejandro Foung(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardTim Chang(Director)Mark Stabingas(Director)

Co-investorsWUWUTIF CapitalLOLOI Venture

Toothpod manufactures a functional chewing gum designed to support oral microbiome health for consumers who lack access to traditional oral hygiene tools.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerHealthtechWellness & FitnessCanada, CA

Co-investorsUNUniversity of Toronto Entrepreneurship HatcheryLOLOI Venture

Truss Payments provides payment processing and financial services for builders and construction firms, including ACH and card payment acceptance, subcontractor payouts, corporate card issuance, and expense management.

Construction TechEnterprise SoftwareFintechSan Francisco, US

MSmatthew smith(Founder)inMatthew Smith(Founder)inConnor Mattinson(Founder)Felix Jackson(Founder)Jack Cardwell(Founder)Woody Lello(Founder)

Co-investorsBOBonfire VenturesFIFIGR VenturesSPSproutxY Y CombinatorCRCrosslink CapitalDSDST Global+11 more

Uresta makes an over-the-counter, reusable vaginal insert that supports the pelvic floor to prevent stress-related bladder leaks in women, without a prescription.

Direct to ConsumerFemTechMedical Devices

Tissue engineering company building 3D-bioprinted, vascularized human-like cancer tissue models and bioinks for drug development.

BiotechVictoria

Mark Miller(Director)Qi Fang(Director)Robert Levak(Director)Nina Vellani(Director)Karolina Papera Valente(Executive Officer, Director)Thomas Neumann(Director)

Co-investorsANAngel ForumVEVentioneers CapitalWUWUTIF Capital