Blackcart
Blackcart creates a special software that lets e-commerce businesses offer a try-before-you-buy option. Their unique fraud ai technology gives merchants the ability to give their customers the same confidence they have when shopping in stores, but from the comfort of their own homes and without any risk.
Key Info
When was it founded?
Jan 1, 2017
Founders
Donny Ouyang
Company Headquarters
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Industry
E-Commerce, E-Commerce Platforms, Retail Technology, Shopping
Funding amount
$14,615,050
Funding Status
Series A
Last Funding Date
Nov 9, 2022
Notable Investors
500 Global, Struck Capital, Hyde Park Venture Partners, Mana Ventures, Citi Ventures
Total funding rounds
4
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myCaribou
myCaribou is a platform designed to help manufacturers and distributors of medical devices, equipment, and supplies increase their growth in global markets. It provides curated data and facilitates connections with partners who are a good fit for their company, product, and target audience. Users can collaborate with both direct and indirect partners in shared workspaces and access tools for business planning, communication, and performance tracking. The platform also helps accelerate growth on a global scale by measuring, refining, and optimizing channel performance.
Key Info
When was it founded?
Jan 1, 2020
Founders
Craig MacInnis
Company Headquarters
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Industry
Medical Device, Software
Funding amount
$6,000,000
Funding Status
Seed
Last Funding Date
Aug 31, 2022
Notable Investors
Garage Capital, Round13 Capital
Total funding rounds
2
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Barley
Barley is a software designed to streamline compensation management for companies. It offers a fast, transparent, and unified solution that helps businesses make informed pay decisions. By integrating pay bands, compensation reviews, pay equity, and candidate benchmarking into a single, user-friendly platform, Barley simplifies the entire process.
Key Info
When was it founded?
Jan 1, 2021
Founders
Jafar Owainati, William Mainguy
Company Headquarters
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Industry
SaaS, Software
Funding amount
$4,000,000
Funding Status
Seed
Last Funding Date
Mar 8, 2023
Notable Investors
Golden Ventures, Union Capital
Total funding rounds
1
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Shopley
Shopley is a startup that transforms cell phones into personal shopping carts. Their platform combines point-of-sale and customer relationship management to make interactive commerce accessible for local businesses. Users can register and interact with guests through a shopping cart on their phone, while also personalizing the order process with real-time data visibility. With just one click, Shopley helps merchants drive more sales and provides them with real-time actionable insights to enhance the customer experience, whether online or in-store.
Key Info
When was it founded?
Jan 1, 2021
Founders
Omar Sahyoun
Company Headquarters
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Industry
E-Commerce, Point of Sale, SaaS
Funding amount
$3,000,000
Funding Status
Private Equity
Last Funding Date
Sep 30, 2022
Total funding rounds
2
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LUCID
LUCID is a startup that focuses on curating and developing personalized therapeutic music. By utilizing biometrics, psychometrics, and AI, they aim to enhance mental health and wellness. Their goal is to provide consumers and employers with effective tools to manage anxiety and stress. Through their innovative human-centered design approach, they have created wellness-focused experiences that deliver benefits in just 5 minutes. LUCID combines art, science, and technology to create unique and helpful experiences.
Key Info
When was it founded?
Nov 1, 2017
Founders
Aaron Labbé, Zachary McMahon, Zoe Thomson
Company Headquarters
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Industry
Artificial Intelligence, Health Care, Machine Learning, Music
Funding amount
$2,786,210
Funding Status
Seed
Last Funding Date
Aug 12, 2022
Notable Investors
Next AI, NEXT Canada, MEDTEQ+, Amplify Capital, Ontario Centre of Innovation
Total funding rounds
3
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Bounce
Bounce is an event ticketing platform that centralizes social gatherings, both in-person and virtual, offering a seamless experience for users to connect with friends and build communities. With features like payment collection, event upgrades, and in-kind sponsorship from corporate partners, Bounce simplifies the event planning process. Trustworthy and reliable, Bounce is the go-to platform for creating unforgettable social experiences.
Key Info
When was it founded?
Jan 1, 2018
Founders
Sean Monteiro
Company Headquarters
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Industry
E-Commerce, Internet, Software
Funding amount
$2,550,000
Funding Status
Venture - Series Unknown
Last Funding Date
Jan 13, 2023
Notable Investors
FJ Labs, NEXT Canada, LOI Labs
Total funding rounds
3
Three Ships
Three Ships is a skincare company committed to providing completely natural and affordable beauty products. With a focus on transparency, they share scientific studies supporting each ingredient, ensuring customers know what goes into their formulations. Their dedication to research and high concentrations of active ingredients guarantees visible results without unnecessary fillers, adhering to the strictest EU standards for 100% plant-derived, artificial-free formulations.
Key Info
When was it founded?
Mar 1, 2017
Founders
Connie Lo, Laura Burget
Company Headquarters
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Industry
Beauty, E-Commerce
Funding amount
$2,040,691
Funding Status
Seed
Last Funding Date
Jan 11, 2023
Notable Investors
BDC Venture Capital, Tara Bosch, Jonathan Seaton, Martin McCourt, Markus Pfeiler
Total funding rounds
3
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Lancey
Lancey offers valuable assistance to marketing and sales teams by facilitating self-driving demonstrations that allow customers to interact with their products throughout the sales process. Their innovative approach enhances customer engagement and enables a more immersive experience with the product.
Key Info
When was it founded?
Jan 1, 2022
Company Headquarters
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Industry
Information Technology, Software
Funding amount
$1,471,827
Funding Status
Seed
Last Funding Date
Dec 5, 2022
Notable Investors
Y Combinator, Garage Capital, Panache Ventures, Mike Murchison, Collin Wallace
Total funding rounds
1
Glowstick
Glowstick is a game-changing platform that transforms archived customer video calls into valuable revenue insights. As a pipeline co-pilot for Expansion teams, Glowstick empowers businesses to uncover growth opportunities and drive cross-sell and upsell revenue from their existing customer interactions. With their innovative approach, businesses can harness the power of customer video calls to boost sales and drive business growth.
Key Info
When was it founded?
Jan 1, 2020
Company Headquarters
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Industry
Customer Service, Software
Funding amount
$1,300,000
Funding Status
Pre-Seed
Last Funding Date
Mar 2, 2023
Notable Investors
Cleo Capital, Saumil Mehta, ApSTAT Technologies, Joshua Tessier, Mike Janzen
Total funding rounds
1
Wingmate
Wingmate is a transformative pipeline management platform that fosters a collaborative approach to sales and service. With a user-friendly system, Wingmate bridges the gap between operations and revenue by enabling employees to effortlessly capture leads at any time and from anywhere, seamlessly connecting prospects to sales through their straightforward CRM. Embracing Wingmate's solution, businesses can elevate their teamwork, streamline sales processes, and achieve enhanced efficiency and growth.
Key Info
When was it founded?
Apr 1, 2019
Founders
Louis Anagnostakos, Matthew Leuschner
Company Headquarters
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Industry
Information Services, Information Technology, Software
Funding amount
$747,797
Funding Status
Seed
Last Funding Date
May 8, 2023
Notable Investors
BDC Venture Capital, Southern Ontario Fund for Investment in Innovation (SOFII)
Total funding rounds
2
Contact Email
Birdseye
Birdseye is an ecommerce analytics platform designed to assist growing Shopify brands in enhancing their marketing and advertising efforts. With a centralized database, user-friendly visualization tools, and AI-powered analysis, Birdseye simplifies data-based decision making for improved marketing performance. Its comprehensive dashboard provides advanced insights and implementation instructions, making Birdseye a valuable asset for Shopify and ecommerce businesses.
Key Info
When was it founded?
Mar 25, 2021
Founders
Adam Bogoroch, Matt Bogoroch, Shardul Frey
Company Headquarters
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Industry
Artificial Intelligence, Data Integration, Marketing, SaaS, Software
Funding amount
$500,000
Funding Status
Pre-Seed
Last Funding Date
Mar 29, 2023
Notable Investors
Drive Capital
Total funding rounds
1
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