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Toronto, Canada
Canada’s first and only disruptive technology early‑stage fund focused on deep‑tech, welcoming technical risk to identify opportunities others avoid.
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5+
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Canada’s first and only disruptive technology early‑stage fund focused on deep‑tech, welcoming technical risk to identify opportunities others avoid.
Portfolio
9+
Employees
5+
Founded
N/A
AUM
N/A
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Uses artificial intelligence to automate the design of microchips, streamlining the complex and time-consuming process of circuit layout and optimization. This technology reduces development time and costs, enabling faster innovation in semiconductor design for various applications.
Funding: $3.1M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
Funding: $3.1M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
Gauge utilizes a competitive bidding platform to facilitate the sale of vehicles, ensuring sellers receive offers from a network of buyers without the hassle of lowball offers or hidden fees. This approach eliminates the need for traditional selling methods, allowing users to sell their cars quickly and at fair market value while avoiding interactions with potential scammers.
Funding: $17.2M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
Funding: $17.2M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
MesoMat develops tire-mounted sensors that provide real-time data on tire status, including leak detection and inflation insights, through a cloud-based platform. This technology enhances fleet safety and efficiency by monitoring critical tire conditions that directly impact fuel consumption and vehicle performance.
Nexera Robotics develops the NeuraGrasp technology platform to solve complex robotic grasping challenges through a combination of proprietary hardware and software. Their solution integrates the compliant MemBrain™ interface with an AI-driven Machine Brain for intelligent object interaction. This system enables reliable, damage-free manipulation of a diverse range of objects with varying shapes and materials.
Omo provides a user interface for stablecoin payments across various blockchain networks and wallets, facilitating seamless transactions while maintaining self-custody. The platform addresses the complexity of crypto payments by simplifying the user experience, although it is currently in early access and not generally available.
This company produces cost-effective, clean hydrogen by employing a dual production approach that exploits superior thermodynamics to reduce energy requirements. The process yields valuable co-products alongside the hydrogen, simplifying supply chains for industrial buyers. Peregrine delivers market-competitive clean hydrogen without reliance on government subsidies.
Ro operates a telehealth platform that provides online clinics for weight loss, sexual health, hair restoration, and fertility management using clinically proven treatments and prescription medications. The service eliminates the need for insurance and offers free, discreet shipping, making healthcare accessible and convenient for over 2 million members.
Versos offers a Natural Language Search API that enables developers to create intuitive search experiences for images, videos, and 3D content. The platform allows users to efficiently find and import over one million royalty-free 3D models into Unreal Engine, addressing the challenge of locating suitable assets for scene creation.
This startup provides AI-powered virtual immunohistochemistry technology that predicts biomarker expression from standard H&E stained tissue images. Their platform allows pathologists and researchers to visualize and analyze biomarker data without needing dedicated lab equipment or additional staining, streamlining diagnostic and research workflows.