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Front Row Ventures FRV is Canada's first university-focused venture capital fund investing in Canada's most promising university founders. Students are in a unique position to challenge the status quo and solve complex issues. In short, university years are an entrepreneurial sweet spot. At Front Row Ventures, we want our peers to capitalize on their potential. We want to help you launch unthinkable ventures. Our team of student investors will assist you in every step of your entrepreneurial journey. Not only do we invest $50K in our portfolio companies, we create irreplaceable value for our student startups. The bigger picture is to spread the … Type: Incubators & VCs | 4 | 1 | 3 | 116 | |
The VC Factory Making Venture Capital Happen The VC Factory offers advanced Venture Capital training programs, high-end memberships, personalized mentoring, and edgy research. finance, private equity, M&A, and fundraising Type: Incubators & VCs | 11 | 0 | 11 | 1 | |
Centraide du Grand Montréal Thanks to your generosity, Centraide supports 375 agencies that help people living in poverty and exclusion. What does Centraide do? We raise money and invest it locally to break the cycle of poverty and social exclusion. We support a network of dynamic agencies and projects that bring people together. We invest according to each territory’s needs with the goal of improving quality of life. In Greater Montreal, one out of five people receives support from an agency in Centraide’s network. Our social media use policy: https://medias.centraide.org/Docs/Netiquette_CentraideDuGrandMontreal_2023.pdf obnl, fondation, philanthropie, organisme communautaire, and réseau communautaire Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: it services | 11 | 5 | 9 | 197 | |
HUMAN We're a cybersecurity company that safeguards enterprises and internet platforms from bot attacks, fraud & account abuse HUMAN (formerly White Ops) is a cybersecurity company that protects organizations by disrupting bot attacks, digital fraud and abuse. We leverage modern defense to disrupt the economics of cybercrime by increasing the cost to cybercriminals while simultaneously reducing the cost of collective defense. Today, we verify the humanity of more than 20 trillion digital interactions per week across advertising, marketing, e-commerce, government, education and enterprise security, putting us in a position to win against cybercriminals. Bot Fraud, Advertising Fraud, Enterprise Security, Online Security, … Type: Startup Activities: it services Technologies: Cybersecurity | 12 | 2 | 9 | 461 | |
Maison Notman [Automatic translation follows] The Montreal Tech Entrepreneurs’ House 51, rue Sherbrooke Ouest, Montréal With over 100,000 visitors, 1,000 events and 180 start-ups, the Notman House has generated $630 million in venture capital. 51, Sherbrooke O, Montréal Since 2009, the campus has supported the creation of 2,000 jobs and $1.6 billion in company valuations. Through the Notman House, the OSMO Foundation offers a vibrant and accessible environment for all; a space that fosters collaboration, as well as the transfer of knowledge and the sharing of know-how between the various players in the entrepreneurial community. //// With 100,000+ visitors, Notman House hosted … Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: proptech | 10 | 3 | 9 | 8 | |
Espace CDPQ Support venture capitalists in Quebec. An initiative by @CDPQ. In Québec, venture capitalists converge on a single location: Espace CDPQ. It provides pooled networks, expertise and other resources that local companies can benefit from. Espace CDPQ is Canada's largest venture capital community. Type: Incubators & VCs | 3 | 3 | 2 | 34 | |
My Intelligent Machines Inc. MIMs helps life scientists harness the power of human & AI to push the boundaries of drug development Montreal-based My Intelligent Machines (MIMs) is a leader in artificial intelligence and systems biology. MIMs provides Biopharma companies with easy-to-implement and interactive augmented intelligence systems, allowing for accurate biological simulations at the early drug development stage, to assist life scientists in the development of precisely targeted and personalized therapies. MIMs markets augmented intelligence systems packaged in a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution, to support patient stratification and the selection of therapeutic targets and biomarkers, both required for the development of more efficient and personalized … Type: Startup Activities: biotech deeptech healthtech Technologies: A.I. | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | |
FounderFuel Canada's leading early-stage tech venture accelerator 🚀 FounderFuel helps technology powered companies reach escape velocity. It is a 4-month intensive program supported by a network of veteran entrepreneurs, operators and executives. Our program pushes companies to refine their vision, expand their network and rapidly accelerate their output. FounderFuel is backed by Real Ventures, the most active seed stage venture capital firm in Canada. tech, AI, venturecapital, accelerator, mentoring, SaaS, marketplaces, and entrepreneurship Type: Incubators & VCs | 7 | 2 | 7 | 39 | |
Inovia Capital Inovia is a VC firm that partners with founders to build impactful and enduring global companies #CompanyBuilders Inovia Capital is a venture capital firm that partners with founders to build impactful and enduring global companies. The team leverages an operator-led mindset to provide founders with multi-stage support, mentorship, and access to a worldwide network. Inovia manages over US$2.2B with operations in Montreal, Toronto, Calgary, San Francisco, and London. For more information, visit inovia.vc. Entrepreneurial Capital, Seed and Early Stage Venture Capital, and Growth Capital Type: Incubators & VCs | 33 | 6 | 22 | 105 | |
Inner Development Goals Inner Development Goals is a blueprint of the capabilities, qualities and skills that are needed to achieve the 17 SDGs. We believe that personal development is necessary for societal change. This is why we are co-creating the Inner Development Goals - a blueprint of the capabilities, qualities and skills that are needed to achieve the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Our aim is to educate, inspire and empower people to be a positive force for change in society and find a more purposeful way to look at our lives and the lives of the people around us. The Inner Development Goals … Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: edtech | 5 | 3 | 2 | 93 | |
IVADO Nous transformons les progrès en intelligence numérique en applications concrètes et bénéfices pour la société. The Institute for Data Valorisation brings together 1450 scientists (researchers, post-docs and research officers) focused on optimization (operations research) and data science in various fields, including statistics, deep learning, applied mathematics, data mining and cybersecurity. The institute seeks to bridge academic expertise and business needs for all types of organizations from multinationals to start-ups and has assembled a multidisciplinary team of professionals to create these links. The IVADO relies on its academic and industrial members to carry out its mission. The institute’s founding industrial members … Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: deeptech | 15 | 7 | 11 | 76 | |
SAAS NORTH Conference Canada's Biggest In-Person SaaS Community SAAS NORTH is where the SaaS community comes together to learn and grow. We're not just a conference—we're a community of founders, investors, and executives who are committed to supporting one another through professional education, mentorship, and investment opportunities. Our mission is to build a thriving ecosystem by bringing together the most promising SaaS entrepreneurs, investors, and executives in Canada. We facilitate this by hosting the largest in-person event in the country—SAAS NORTH—along with features such as Betakit Keynote Stage, AWS Pitchfest, and the Women In SaaS Program. Since 2016, we've been recognized as THE … Type: Event | 24 | 4 | 17 | 5 | |
FundThrough Accelerate your cash flow. 🏆 Named one of the Globe and Mail's fastest-growing companies 2019, 2020, & 2021. FundThrough is a leading fintech company that enables businesses to access unlimited capital based on the value of their outstanding customer invoices. Its platform lets businesses connect their accounting software and directly submit invoices for funding. On average, FundThrough improves its clients’ cash flow position by reducing their wait time by 97%. The company serves clients across the United States and Canada. For more information, please visit www.fundthrough.com. working capital financing, small business cashflow, invoice financing, outsourcing accounts receivable, small business line … | 7 | 5 | 3 | 92 | |
Clearco Clearco provides ecommerce businesses with working capital to fund invoices and receipts. Clearco provides ecommerce businesses with working capital to fund invoices and receipts. Increase your ecommerce business revenue with predictable, controllable, and scalable funding. Get funding in as little as 24 hours for ecommerce invoices related to product, procurement, marketing, and operations. 👉 Can get funded in as little as 24 hours 👉 No collateral, non-dilutive 👉 Know what you'll pay with capped weekly payments 👉 No personal guarantees 👉 Have invoices paid directly Type: Startup Activities: fintech Technologies: Data Analytics | 4 | 1 | 3 | 173 | |
Willful Building a suite of estate planning products for Canadian consumers Willful was founded as an alternative to traditional estate planning, and it allows Canadians to make end-of-life arrangements quickly and easily. Customers are guided through entering basic information including their name and date of birth, as well as the names of their beneficiaries. When the customer is finished filling out details about property, gifts, and beneficiaries, Willful generates a document (or documents depending on the package selected) and provides instructions for how to make it legally binding by having it signed in the presence of two witnesses. Willful offers three … | 8 | 3 | 1 | 29 | |
Swift Medical Revolutionizing wound care through technology Swift Medical is the world leader in digital wound care management, delivering advanced wound care visualization and touchless 3D measurement through its smartphone-ready Swift Skin and Wound software. Swift’s enterprise-grade solution streamlines clinical and administrative wound care management workflows, from image capture and automatic risk scoring to assessment scheduling and claims submission. Today, Skin and Wound has been adopted by more than 4,800 facilities. To learn how Swift has digitized and transformed wound care, visit https://swiftmedical.com. Wound Care, Wound Care Management, and Digital Wound Care Type: Startup Activities: healthtech deeptech Technologies: SaaS | 6 | 2 | 2 | 91 | |
Turing Fest Build. Grow. Lead. Building better tech together. Where product, growth, and leadership connect. Connecting founders and leaders in engineering, product, & growth to build better tech. With our programme of content covering three curated tracks, you’ll learn from the best in: 📱 Engineering & product (Build) 📈 Go-To-Market & revenue (Grow) 🙋🏽♀️ Culture, people & operations (Lead) Conferences, Networking, Education, Tech, Product Management, Growth, Strategy, Marketing, Engineering, Culture, and Investment Type: Event | 16 | 3 | 13 | 9 | |
Batimatech [Automatic translation follows] BATIMATECH is the catalyst for the construction, technology and sustainable development sectors Batimatech’s mission is to foster innovation, collaboration, agility and the integration of the best digital solutions and sustainable development in an ecosystem of companies operating in the construction, real estate development and technology sectors. Main activities of the organization (Main products and services offered) - Inventory of technological solutions and innovative equipment available for the construction sector; - Online training program (recognized by the Régie du bâtiment du Québec, as part of continuing education); - Organization of events bringing together the digital technology industry with … Type: Event NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: constructiontech | 12 | 0 | 12 | 15 | |
Blockstream Blockstream is the global leader in Bitcoin and blockchain technology. #DontTrustVerify Blockstream’s mission is to create the financial infrastructure of the future. We build crypto-financial infrastructure based on Bitcoin, the most robust and secure blockchain. Applying cutting-edge cryptography and security engineering, we’re building the products and networks that make financial markets more efficient by reducing reliance on trust. With a long term outlook on delivering robust and scalable solutions, we invest heavily in research and development to strengthen the Bitcoin ecosystem and protocol. Peer-to-peer, open network finance holds the promise to change the world for the benefit of all. Blockstream … Type: Startup Activities: fintech Technologies: Blockchain/Cryptocurrency | 9 | 4 | 0 | 87 | |
Fifty Years We back tech founders solving the world's biggest problems. Seed fund supporting entrepreneurs solving the world's biggest problems. There’s a sea change coming in business as big as the shift from desktop to the cloud, or from web to mobile. Fifty Years supports the entrepreneurs heralding in the new economic renaissance. Read our view here: http://techcrunch.com/2015/10/02/impact-is-the-new-mobile/ Type: Startup Activities: it services Technologies: SaaS | 29 | 7 | 17 | 20 | |
Adoc Talent Management Promoting PhDs' competencies Adoc Talent Management is the first recruitment consulting firm specialized in the recruitment and career development of PhDs. Adoc Talent Management offers its partners an innovative approach based on 3 areas of activities: Recruitment, Training, and Innovation & Studies. Our Recruitment department assists our clients in finding, evaluating and guiding the best talents for their teams. Moreover, Adoc Talent Management offers training for PhD students, PhDs and research staff on various themes related to career development. Some of our trainings can also be adapted to supervisors and thesis directors. Adoc Talent Management also works with its partners … Type: Startup Activities: hrtech Technologies: Data Analytics | 23 | 1 | 18 | 41 | |
RBCx [Automatic translation follows] Backer of Canada’s most daring innovators and idea generators. We power bold. #RBCxPowersBold / We are allies of Canada’s most daring innovators and idea generators. We power bold ideas. #RBCxPowersBold | 5 | 1 | 4 | 444 | |
Plum Transforming workforce solutions to match potential with job needs, enhancing talent decisions and optimizing culture. Revolutionary workforce solutions provider Plum knows that when people flourish, business thrives. Using objective data, backed by scientific insights, to measure and match human potential to job needs, Plum provides personalized career insights, improves quality of hire and helps create high-performing teams. With unmatched scalability, the Plum platforms enhances talent decisions across the employee journey, making it possible to understand skills, quantify job fit and analyze organizational culture. Recruiting, Human Resources, Hiring, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Workforce Re-Org, Workforce Planning, Succession Planning, Employee Development, Team … Type: Startup Activities: hrtech Technologies: Data Analytics | 16 | 2 | 12 | 51 | |
Human Resource Executive The premier media outlet focused on strategic issues in HR since 1987. Producers of the HR Technology Conference. Human Resource Executive® was established in 1987 and continues today as the premier media outlet focused on strategic issues in HR. Written primarily for vice presidents and directors of human resources, Human Resource Executive® provides these key decision-makers with the news analysis, insights, strategies and timely research reports they need to excel. Content covers all areas of people and HR management, including benefits, compliance, culture, DEI, employee experience, healthcare, HR technology, HRIS, leadership, learning, recruitment, retention, talent management and more. In addition … Type: Media | 6 | 3 | 3 | 45 | |
Fonds de solidarité FTQ Un pilier de l’économie d’ici qui s'investit et qui réunit plus de 772 000 épargnants. Created in 1983, the Fonds de solidarité FTQ is a development capital fund that calls upon the solidarity and savings of Quebecers to help fulfill its mission to contribute to Québec's economic growth by creating, maintain or protecting jobs through investments in small and medium-sized businesses in all spheres of activity. The Fonds also seeks to encourage Quebecers to save for retirement and to offer its over half a million shareholders-savers a reasonable return over and above the outstanding tax benefits they receive by purchasing … Type: Incubators & VCs | 11 | 5 | 7 | 908 | |
MEDTEQ+ Investing in innovation for health MEDTEQ+ is the pan-Canadian Consortium for Industrial Research and Innovation in Medical Technology. Its mission is to accelerate the development of innovative technological solutions to improve patients’ health and quality of life. MEDTEQ+ supports their validation and integration in the healthcare system and their impact, both locally and globally, by bringing together the complementary skills of industrial and academic partners, and with those of healthcare providers. MEDTEQ+ relies on the financial support of the Government of Quebec, the Government of Canada (delivered through the Centres of Excellence for Commercialization and Research (CECR)), the private sector … Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: healthtech deeptech | 9 | 3 | 7 | 47 | |
Boast Fueling Innovation Through Tax Incentives R&D Intelligence Accelerate your innovation and R&D intelligence. Boast helps you access the billions of dollars available in R&D tax credits and funding to improve insights and grow faster. Our software integrates your financial, engineering, and project data to increase the speed, accuracy, and size of eligible tax incentives. Only Boast helps you maximize claims and innovate faster. Learn more: https://boast.ai research credit Type: Startup Activities: fintech Technologies: Data Analytics | 5 | 2 | 4 | 127 | |
League The leading healthcare CX platform Founded in 2014, League is a platform technology company powering next-generation healthcare consumer experiences. Payers, providers, consumer health partners and employers build on League’s platform to deliver high-engagement, personalized healthcare experiences consumers love. Millions of people use solutions powered by League to access, navigate and pay for care. Insurance, Mobile App, Employee Benefits, Healthcare, Healthcare Administration, Fintech, Health Insurance, Insurtech, Digital Health, health tech, fintech, cx, consumer experience, digital transformation, health systems, payers, digital front door, platform, and enterprise technology Type: Startup Activities: healthtech fintech hrtech insurtech it services Technologies: SaaS | 16 | 2 | 14 | 465 | |
Xanadu Our mission: To build quantum computers that are useful and available to people everywhere. Xanadu Quantum Technologies Inc. is a Canadian quantum technology company, and one of the world's leading photonic quantum hardware providers. Founded in 2016, Xanadu's mission is to build quantum computers that are useful and available to people everywhere. To achieve this mission, the company has taken a full-stack approach and builds hardware, software, and pursues state-of-the-art research with select partners. The company is also advancing the field of quantum machine learning (QML) through the development of PennyLane, an open-source project that has become a leading software … Type: Startup Activities: it services deeptech Technologies: A.I. - Deep Learning A.I. A.I. - Machine Learning | 17 | 4 | 6 | 225 | |
National Bank of Canada A bank with a human touch that stands out for its boldness, entrepreneurial culture and passion for people. At National Bank, we believe in the potential of each individual, and that even the smallest gestures can make a big difference. When we help others accomplish their projects, we help empower them and the community at large. We try to make a difference through innovation, but above all, by putting people first. By taking the time to listen and letting our actions speak for themselves. By remaining bold and passionate. By developing lasting relationships as partners and allies. Together we can … Type: Large company | 23 | 8 | 5 | 16,431 | |
Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada Take on the world. Un monde à conquérir. Our LinkedIn page serves as a place to connect with Canadian companies, employees and partners to share our knowledge, insights, and experiences in the export industry. We aim to foster a helpful and community-minded atmosphere for Canadian businesses looking to grow beyond our borders. With a team of expert employees who value and rely on their knowledge and expertise, we support more than 29,000 customers— about the size of Toronto’s BMO Field—in 200 markets worldwide. A commitment to sustainable and responsible business practices is the foundation of all our support, helping Canadian … Type: Public | 42 | 11 | 17 | 2,445 | |
Desjardins Desjardins Group is the largest cooperative financial group in North America and the fifth largest cooperative financial group in the world, with assets of $435.8 billion as at March 31, 2024. It was named one of Canada's Best Employers by Forbes magazine and by Mediacorp. To meet the diverse needs of its members and clients, Desjardins offers a full range of products and services to individuals and businesses through its extensive distribution network, online platforms and subsidiaries across Canada. Ranked among the world's strongest banks according to The Banker magazine, Desjardins has some of the highest capital ratios and credit … Type: Incubators & VCs | 35 | 19 | 6 | 40,854 | |
dcbel Plug into the sun, unlock EV energy and reduce costs automatically. dcbel develops technology and designs products that put people at the center of the modern energy ecosystem. The company was founded in 2015 on the principle that everyone deserves clean, reliable and sustainable energy to live a life without compromise. dcbel Home Energy Station perfects the art and science of smart home energy, allowing people to take ownership over their energy supply with one small device. Homeowners can supply their home and EV with solar power, use vehicle-to-home charging to make power outages a thing of the past, and … Type: Startup Activities: smart home cleantech energytech greentech Technologies: A.I. Sensors Solar Technologies | 15 | 1 | 15 | 81 | |
BIOS Health Ltd Code the body can run. BIOS Health uses AI-driven insights from the nervous system to build neural digital therapies - the next big trend in precision medicines. The human nervous system carries vast quantities of data, and BIOS’ ability to precisely link nerve activity to specific conditions through the discovery of their neural biomarkers is a game changer for precision medicine. BIOS’ research could hold the key to new treatments for conditions including hypertension, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and even diseases of the brain itself such as Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s. BIOS is positioned to provide the neural code on which a … Type: Startup Activities: healthtech biotech deeptech Technologies: Affective Computing A.I. A.I. - Machine Learning | 19 | 6 | 15 | 36 | |
Portage We empower entrepreneurs reshaping financial services. Portage is a global investment platform focused on fintech and financial services. Our team partners with ambitious companies across all stages, providing flexible capital and deliver a global network of investors, commercial partners, advisors and value creation experts. With deep industry knowledge and entrepreneurial experience, Portage is committed to supporting the leaders who are reshaping financial services. A full list of portfolio companies is available at: www.portageinvest.com/portfolio Fintech, financial services, asset management, and venture capital Type: Incubators & VCs | 24 | 7 | 5 | 56 | |
Worth Media Group Worth connects, informs and inspires our community to be their best selves and make an impact on the world. Worth connects, informs and inspires our community to be their best selves and make an impact on the world through expert content, live and digital events, podcasts, videos and more. Print & Digital Magazine, Events, Content Production, Live Events, Webinars, Display Ads, Luxury, Finance, Leading Advisors, and Real Estate Type: Media | 33 | 0 | 29 | 33 | |
OSMO OSMO is a non-profit foundation established in 2009 by Montreal entrepreneurs to help grow the local startup community with an open, inspiring and collaborative approach — named in the spirit of Osmosis, the biological process of absorption and exchange. OSMO’s mission is to support the growth, development and global reach of Montreal startups ensuring our city climbs the top 20 Global Startup Ecosystem Rankings. OSMO acts as a hub, cultivating entrepreneurial “collisions” across all sectors from startup founders and academia to investors and corporations. The first project saw the renovation of physical space and beacon for entrepreneurship – Notman House, … Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: it services | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | |
Cycle Capital Private ClimateTech Venture Capital Investment Platform. Cycle Capital is a leading private ClimateTech venture capital investment platform with offices in Montreal and Toronto, and a presence in the U.S., Europe and Asia. Cycle Capital invests across North America, Europe and Asia in growing and commercializing companies that have developed technologies that positively contribute to climate change mitigation by enabling a net-zero transition, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and optimizing resources and processes. Cycle Capital is the founder of Cycle Momentum Accelerator + Innovation Engine and co-manager of The Circular Innovation Fund ("CIF"), a global venture capital fund aimed at scaling growth … Type: Public | 20 | 2 | 19 | 32 | |
Goose Insurance Services Inc. #GetGoose and cover your tail feathers. At Goose Insurance, our mission is to offer simple, affordable and relevant insurance products through best of breed mobile-first self-serve platforms. We hatched our plan to offer the best rates on travel insurance in 2017. Since then, we’ve grown the nest a bit, and we now offer Travel Insurance, Life Insurance, Cancer Insurance, and more in Canada as well as the United States. The Goose app enables customers to purchase policies in less than 60 seconds on their smartphones, with only 3 simple steps. Our mission is to offer simple, affordable and relevant insurance … | 3 | 1 | 1 | 20 | |
BenchSci We empower scientists with the world’s most advanced biomedical artificial intelligence. BenchSci’s vision is to exponentially increase the speed and quality of life-saving research by empowering scientists with the world’s most advanced biomedical artificial intelligence. Backed by F-Prime, Gradient Ventures (Google’s AI fund), Inovia Capital, and TCV, our platform accelerates science at 16 of the top-20 pharmaceutical companies, and over 4,300 leading research centers worldwide. We’re a remote-first company recognized for our impact and culture as a Deloitte Tech Fast 50TM, CIX Top 10 Growth, Great Place to Work®, and top-ranked organization on Glassdoor. Antibody, Research, Machine Learning, Online Platform, … Type: Startup Activities: deeptech Technologies: A.I. A.I. - Machine Learning SaaS | 12 | 2 | 10 | 380 | |
Communitech We help founders start, grow and succeed. Communitech helps founders start, grow and succeed. Established in 1997, our mission has been our guide ever since. We are doubling down on our commitment to elevate Waterloo Region as an innovation hub on the global stage. A strong and vibrant region is essential for a prosperous province and resilient nation. Firmly rooted in our commitment to Tech for Good®, we collaborate with tech communities from coast to coast to create growth opportunities for our founders. With a unified support network, we are shaping a future where Canadian tech sets trends and sparks … Type: Incubators & VCs | 13 | 3 | 10 | 189 | |
Nord Quantique At Nord Quantique we develop superconducting circuits that can mitigate errors on every individual qubit. It provides a faster pathway to fault-tolerant quantum computing. | 6 | 2 | 5 | 30 | |
TRU LUV We create luscious technologies for sharing power and building strength ♡ We create ❦ aurapunk ❦ technologies for sharing power to unfurl strengths. We reveal divine dynamics. Our ❦ BENEFICENCE ❦ model of economics, organizational management, software development, human-computer interaction and personal development sources, reflects, amplifies and liberates love. Our ✿ TERRA ✿ software architecture implements our ❦ BENEFICENCE ❦ model in an elegant fractal that is easy, fun and nourishing to learn and infinite to keep learning. Together, ❦ BENEFICENCE ❦ and ✿ TERRA ✿ are revealing an intrepid, post capitalist adventure for humanity in the open space between … Type: SMB Activities: it services Technologies: Affective Computing A.I. | 3 | 2 | 0 | 8 | |
BDO BDO is the leading provider of professional services within the mid-tier of our profession. We are proud to deliver seamless client service, from 1658 offices in 167 countries, across the world. Our 91K+ professionals continuously transform our approach by embracing future-oriented technology and focusing on quality. Strategic decisions and investments made in recent years have further equipped the organisation with the global infrastructure and innovative solutions needed to deliver long-term value for our clients. As a purpose-driven organisation, we do better. Audit, Tax, Advisory, and Business Services & Outsourcing Type: Large company | 10 | 8 | 0 | 65,952 | |
Eli Health Your saliva knows Eli is a women's health company on a mission to improve lifelong health by continuously monitoring hormones in saliva. Hormones impact overall health every day and at all stages of life. Yet, traditional testing methods and send-out tests only provide infrequent snapshots. In three simple steps, Eli's at-home technology continuously provides personalized hormone profiles to transform how women manage their hormonal health in key areas like menopause, fertility, contraception, and endocrine conditions. This scientific and engineering breakthrough, resulting from years of R&D, enables Eli to fill a major data gap and provide people with the information they … Type: Startup Activities: healthtech Technologies: Data Analytics | 4 | 2 | 2 | 19 | |
AmorChem Leading early-stage venture capital fund investing in life sciences. AmorChem is an early stage life science venture capital fund, which is a major supporter of Quebec’s academic innovation. The fund mainly focuses on pre-seed and seed investments with the aim of creating startup companies around groundbreaking technologies | AmorChem est un fonds d’investissement en capital de risque au stade précoce de développement, qui supporte principalement l’innovation académqiue québécoise en science de la vie. Le fonds effectue principalement des investissements de pré-démarrage et démarrage, en vue de créer des entreprises développant des percées technologiques. Biotechnology and Seed Investments Type: Incubators & VCs | 9 | 0 | 8 | 9 | |
Canvass AI Industrial AI For High Performance Decision Making At Canvass AI, we’re making the hype of Industrial AI a reality. By building an AI platform specifically for the Industrial sector, leading oil and gas, chemicals and manufacturing companies are unleashing the value of data to increase their operational performance, outperform their competitors, and set new sustainability benchmarks. For more information, visit www.canvass.io. Industrial IoT, Automated Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Industrial Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Industry 4.0, Industrial Operations, Continuous Process Improvement, Manufacturing, AI, Food and Beverage manufacturing, Chemical manufacturing, Oil and Gas, Metals and Mining production, Pharmaceutical production, and process manufacturing Type: SMB Activities: industry 4.0 Technologies: A.I. A.I. - Machine Learning IoT | 6 | 1 | 2 | 31 | |
Canadian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (CVCA) The CVCA – Canadian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association – representing the private capital industry in Canada. As the voice of Canada’s private capital industry, the Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (CVCA) works with the investors behind some of the biggest innovations fuelling the Canadian economy. We are focused on broadening industry awareness through market research and networking opportunities so that our members can make the best decisions for their investments. We also advocate on behalf of the industry to ensure sound public policy that encourages a favourable environment for investment. The CVCA is proud of its … Type: Incubators & VCs | 7 | 3 | 3 | 49 | |
BDC We are BDC, the bank for Canadian entrepreneurs. We are BDC, the bank for Canadian entrepreneurs. Our mission is to help create and develop strong Canadian businesses through financing, consulting services and securitization, with a focus on small and medium-sized enterprises. Through our subsidiary—BDC Capital, we also offer a full spectrum of specialized financing, including venture capital, equity as well as growth and business transition capital. BDC, Canada’s first B Corp bank. B Corps are certified Beneficial companies. Their purpose is to create value for society as well as money. They meet high standards of transparency and accountability, and create … Type: Public | 43 | 14 | 29 | 4,358 | |
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP Law that works. Osler is a leading business law firm uniquely positioned to advise Canadian, U.S. and international clients on an array of domestic and cross-border legal issues. We are recognized for providing business-critical advice and counsel in key industry sectors, and in transactions and litigation for some of the world’s largest enterprises. Our “one firm” approach is based on collaboration, and the team is dedicated to providing clients with innovative, solution-oriented advice in a practical and cost-effective manner. Osler has over 500 lawyers working together from offices across Canada in Toronto, Calgary, Montréal, Ottawa and Vancouver and an office … Type: Large company | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1,545 | |
Réseau Capital [Automatic translation follows] The Quebec Private Equity Association Réseau Capital is the only private equity association that brings together all stakeholders in the investment chain operating in Quebec. Its mission is to contribute to the development and proper functioning of the private equity industry, which plays an important role in the development and financing of businesses in Quebec. Founded in 1989, Réseau Capital has members who represent not only private equity investment companies, tax-advantaged and public funds, but also banks, accounting and legal firms, as well as many professionals working in the industry. Type: Incubators & VCs | 11 | 1 | 11 | 27 | |
Blavity Inc. Blavity Inc. is a corporation that builds solutions for Black consumers & enterprises who want to reach them Blavity Inc. is a venture-backed corporation that builds product solutions and media for Black consumers and enterprises who want to reach them. Our business division, AfroTech, is a professional network and talent acquisition solution for the world's largest companies. In addition, Blavity Digital Media Group creates content for Black audiences across all platforms. Today, we are home to the largest network of platforms and lifestyle brands serving the multifaceted lives of Black millennials & Gen-Z through original content, video, and unique experiences. … Type: Media | 14 | 3 | 6 | 219 | |
Muse Capital Investing in and accelerating the future of how we CARE, PLAY & LIVE. Muse Capital is an early-stage venture fund dedicated to redefining how we CARE (women's health, childcare & elderly care), PLAY (gaming, metaverse), and LIVE (wellness and sustainability). By supporting visionary founders, we invest in consumer-tech companies that enhance our daily lives and serve the evolving needs of the future consumer. Muse Capital's superpower is rooted in the team's long-standing relationships with thought leaders and decision-makers in our focus sectors. As a team of global operators with two decades of experience, Muse Capital's specific strengths lie in go-to-market … Type: Incubators & VCs | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | |
BDO Canada Canada’s Top 100 Employers 2024 I 2023 I 2022 BDO Canada LLP is a leading provider of professional services to clients across a variety of sectors and segments. For over 100 years, our team has served communities across Canada through a comprehensive range of assurance, tax, and consulting services, complemented by deep industry knowledge. With over 5000 people across 100 offices in Canada, and more than 1,800 offices in 164 countries, BDO is well-positioned to assist clients with both domestic and global needs. Our people-first approach to our talent experience has earned us multiple awards, including a spot among Canada’s … Type: Large company | 30 | 7 | 4 | 4,904 | |
Silicon Valley Bank Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a division of First Citizens Bank, is the bank of the world’s most innovative companies and investors. SVB provides commercial and private banking to individuals and companies in the technology, life science and healthcare, private equity, venture capital and premium wine industries. SVB operates in centers of innovation throughout the United States, serving the unique needs of its dynamic clients with deep sector expertise, insights and connections. SVB's parent company, First Citizens Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCNCA) is a top 20 U.S. financial institution with more than $200 billion in assets. First Citizens Bank, Member FDIC. Learn … Type: Incubators & VCs | 113 | 40 | 32 | 5,153 | |
Panache Ventures [Automatic translation follows] Founder focused. Angel powered. Panache Ventures is Canada's most active seed stage venture capital fund. Panache is led by a team of experienced operators, with a strong angel investor track record, years of institutional VC experience and a strong network in Canada, in Silicon Valley and worldwide. The fund has a founders-first philosophy, a commitment to diversity and strategically coinvests with smart angel investors and seed stage funds. If you are going to invest in the best early stage tech startups, better invest with Panache! Panache Ventures is Canada's most active seed stage venture capital fund. Panache … Type: Incubators & VCs | 15 | 6 | 9 | 20 | |
BetaKit Award-winning coverage of Canadian startups and tech innovation since 2012. BetaKit is the award-winning publication of record for Canadian startup and tech innovation news, providing trusted and accessible business journalism. Visit betakit.com or sign up to our newsletter. news, emerging technology, innovation, startups, and entrepreneurship Type: Media | 14 | 4 | 10 | 25 | |
Anges Québec L'investissement à l'échelle humaine. Founded in 2008, Anges Québec is the largest group of angel investors in Canada whose mission is to invest capital and expertise in innovative Québec-based companies. To date, the members of Anges Québec have invested more than $80M in the Québec economy, totalling more than 210 investments in over 115 innovative companies. The Anges Québec professional development centre supports its members in the constant acquisition of new investment-related knowledge and skills. Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: hrtech | 19 | 6 | 13 | 138 | |
Startupfest The most fun you'll have building your startup. 📍 July 9-11, 2025 | Montréal, Québec 📍 July 9-11, 2025 | Montréal, Québec Startupfest is a global gathering of the world's best entrepreneurs, founders, investors and mentors. It features world-class content, from back-of-napkin ideas to champagne-popping exits, across three days of keynotes, interactive how-to sessions, thought-provoking predictions, and a healthy dose of irreverence. Startupfest is produced by Embrase, the company behind FWD50, Scaletech, Resolve, Pandemonio and the Elevator World Tour—which has earned a reputation for unexpected approaches to compelling content. From a pitch contest in the Eiffel Tower, to a panel … Type: Event NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: entertainment | 30 | 27 | 19 | 13 | |
Generation Investment Management Generation is a pure-play sustainable investment manager. It is all we do. It is all we will ever do. Overview Generation was established in 2004 as an independent, private, investment management partnership with offices in London and San Francisco. The Generation team represents a diverse mix of people from around the world representing more than 20 countries and speaking over 25 languages. Our investment team was founded by bringing together seasoned investment analysts with leaders from the sustainability research field. Generation's investment approach is based on our conviction that sustainability risks and opportunities directly affect long-term business profitability. We believe … Type: Incubators & VCs | 1 | 1 | 0 | 158 | |
L-SPARK Startup Accelerator 🇨🇦 Applications are OPEN for Canada's Leading SaaS Accelerator | Co-Founder of SAAS NORTH 🚀 The L-SPARK Accelerator is the destination for market ready SaaS and cloud companies to connect with Canada’s SaaS experts. The L-SPARK acceleration model positions companies to propel their revenues to $100k MRR and beyond. Leveraging established relationships with key venture capital firms, angel investors, and the investment community at large, L-SPARK’s goal is to scale Canada’s best in SaaS to 10 x revenue growth and Series A funding. L-SPARK is also driving innovation with its two corporate accelerators. With BlackBerry QNX, L-SPARK works with autonomous vehicle … Type: Incubators & VCs | 22 | 4 | 14 | 26 | |
NACO Canada NACO mobilizes capital for Canadian entrepreneurs – with $1.54 billion invested into 2,000+ companies. NACO members have invested $1.54 billion into more than 2,400 Canadian companies. Incorporated in 2002, NACO is Canada’s professional association for 4000+ angel investors and the national umbrella for over 100 organizations including angel groups, venture funds, family offices, incubators and accelerators. Angel Investing, Private Equity, Investment Summits, Angel Research, Professional Development, Angel Investing Groups, and Angel Investors Type: Incubators & VCs NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: fintech | 8 | 2 | 12 | 15 | |
Montréal NewTech (MTL NewTech) Dévouée au succès de la communauté d’entrepreneurs startup technologiques depuis 2008 🚀 Accelerating Innovation and Empowering the Tech Entrepreneurs Community since 2008. Montreal NewTech (MTL NewTech, MNT) is a non-profit organization dedicated to driving the success of the startup ecosystem. We are a thriving community of researchers, entrepreneurs, investors, corporate innovators, and institutional leaders who are enthusiastic about the potential of technology and making a positive social impact, and excited to connect with global startup ecosystems. Since our inception in 2008, we have been at the forefront of driving the startup and tech innovation communities for positive impact. While born … Type: Incubators & VCs NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: it services | 12 | 2 | 11 | 13 | |
Fasken Own tomorrow | Traçons l'avenir About Fasken Fasken is a leading international law firm with more than 950 lawyers and ten offices on three continents. Clients rely on us for practical and innovative legal services. We provide results-driven strategies to solve the most complex business and litigation challenges. For additional information, please visit the Firm’s website at fasken.com. Antitrust, Banking, Capital Markets, Construction, Corporate/Commercial, Energy, Financial Institutions, Health, Infrastructure, Insolvency, Insurance, Investment Products, Labour & Employment, Life Sciences, Litigation, Mining, Real Estate, M&A, Tax, Tech & IP, Intellectual Property, and Immigration Type: Large company | 8 | 5 | 3 | 2,439 | |
Prospect.fyi Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: hrtech | 8 | 3 | 6 | 6 | |
SCALE AI | Canada's AI Global Innovation Cluster AI-Powered Supply Chain At Scale AI, we believe now is the time to take AI out of the lab and into the real world. Where businesses can show not what AI will do, but what AI can do. We accelerate the integration of AI across all industries, scaling large and small organizations along the way. Reshaping business models, enhancing decision making, elevating workforce performance. Unleashing new avenues to embolden your business, the economy and the world, to reach our full potential. Together we form a collective committed to strengthening Canada’s position on a global scale. AI, Supply Chain, Association, Business … Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: fintech | 17 | 8 | 6 | 27 | |
Esplanade Québec [Automatic translation follows] Quebec's premier accelerator and catalyst for social and environmental impact entrepreneurs We support impact entrepreneurs through our support programs. We also offer services, tools, and connections that help these innovators develop their projects and organizations. By promoting impact entrepreneurship, we want to accelerate the socio-ecological transition! Social entrepreneurship and innovation, Accelerator, Environment and climate change, Health, Food systems, Financing, and Support Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: civictech consulting | 18 | 5 | 11 | 52 | |
Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) At CDPQ, we invest constructively to generate sustainable returns over the long term. As a global investment group managing funds for public retirement and insurance plans, we work alongside our partners to build enterprises that drive performance and progress. We are active in the major financial markets, private equity, infrastructure, real estate and private debt. As of December 31, 2023, CDPQ’s net assets totalled $434BN CAD CDPQ is a registered trademark owned by Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec and licensed for use by its subsidiaries. Type: Public | 12 | 11 | 2 | 2,156 | |
Nomad Capital A seed stage fund investing in early stage B2B software and marketplaces. Nomad Capital is a seed stage fund focused on early B2B and Marketplace startups. Type: Incubators & VCs | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | |
Plooto Making financial growth attainable for all businesses with all-in-one payment automation. Hiring Now! Our all-in-one payment automation platform securely automates all payable and receivable workflows, offers extensive payment capabilities, and seamless integration with accounting software to automatically reconcile invoices. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Toronto, Plooto serves over 10,000 North American businesses, and integrates with top accounting software platforms Quickbooks, Xero, and NetSuite. Simplifying complex processes at scale, Plooto is the financial engine businesses rely on to achieve their growth potential. You can start your free 30-day trial today by visiting our website. Payments, B2B, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, … | 18 | 5 | 8 | 109 |