We back exceptional Canadian early-stage tech companies that are building the future.
Hopper creates proprietary financial services to help the world
travel better. It has ranked as the #1 travel app in over 70 countries.
Brightspark invested at pre-Seed in 2007
Elevate Farms has unlocked how to cost-effectively grow leafy greens at scale. Their proprietary technology uses 99% less water than other vertical farm alternatives.
Brightspark invested at Seed in 2019
Deep Sky is building infrastructure to scale carbon dioxide removal systems, in a tangible way. They are bringing together the most promising direct air and ocean carbon capture companies under one roof, streamlining efforts to combat the climate crisis.
Brightspark invested at pre-Seed in 2022
Potential Motors makes driving a vehicle in all types of conditions much safer. Their AI-powered technology detects extreme conditions and proactively adapts for the driver.
Brightspark invested at pre-Seed in 2019.
One of Canada's first and largest software companies, co-founded by Mark Skapinker. The team notably invented WinFax, one of the most popular Windows programs of all time.
600+ tech jobs created
Public listing on the TSE and NASDAQ
Sold to Symantec Corporation in 1995 for over US$400 million
One of the first tech incubators in Canada, Brightspark Labs provided a combination of services to tech startups: funding, mentorship, networking, training, and even office space.
Think Dynamics (acquired by IBM in 2002)
Servicesoft (acquired by Broadbase in 2000)
Borderfree (acquired by Canada Post in 2003)
Brightspark leveraged its ability to identify emerging technologies ready for disruption, as well as teams capable of leading this change. Generated returns that are in the upper top quartile in Canada.
Radian6 (acquired by Salesforce in 2011)
Protecode (acquired by Synopsis in 2015)
Hopper (US$3.5B valuation)
Brightspark provided funding and mentorship to early-stage technology companies. It also founded many new innovative businesses that spawned the next generation of Canadian tech leaders.
Jewlr
Tira Wireless
iStopover (acquired by 9flats in 2012)
Brightspark spins the venture capital model on its head, and makes its investments available to accredited investors via SPVs. We continue to invest in some of Canada’s most promising tech companies.
$50M+ invested with this model
Growing community of 5,000 investors
Launch of the innovative Secondaries transaction program
Brightspark launches a VC fund to capitalize on the massive momentum of the Canadian tech market. Focus on disruptive tech companies in their pre-Series A to Series A stage.
$67.5M total fund size
Backed by leading institutions and private investors
12 portfolio companies
We are on a mission to invest in Canada's best early-stage companies, while democratizing access to the VC asset class.
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