Payday

Payday is a fintech platform that offers a range of global payment solutions, including virtual mastercards and payment options for international employees. It also provides convenient tools for managing payroll, taxes, and compliance for African employees working in foreign companies. Founded by Favour Ori on May 1, 2021, in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Key Info
When was it founded?
May 1, 2021
Founders
Elijah Kingson, Favour Ori
Company Headquarters
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Industry
Finance, Financial Services, FinTech, Payments
Funding amount
$5,100,000
Funding Status
Seed
Last Funding Date
Mar 29, 2023
Notable Investors
Techstars, TeamApt, LoftyInc Capital Management, Ventures Platform, Moniepoint
Total funding rounds
4

Produce8

Produce8 is a cutting-edge digital work analytics platform that caters to distributed and digital-first teams. By analyzing interactions within the team and with technology, Produce8 empowers teams to gain deep insights into their workflows and work habits. Armed with this valuable data, teams can optimize their efficacy by making informed changes to enhance productivity and collaboration.
Key Info
When was it founded?
Jan 1, 2020
Founders
Joel Abramson
Company Headquarters
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Funding amount
$4,416,428
Funding Status
Seed
Last Funding Date
Nov 29, 2022
Notable Investors
Top Down
Total funding rounds
2

Fintel Connect

Fintel Connect is a dedicated performance marketing platform that focuses on delivering value and exceptional service to brands and publishers. With a mission to ensure consumer access to safe, transparent, and informative financial products and services, Fintel Connect strives to optimize the effectiveness of performance marketing efforts. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, Fintel Connect is at the forefront of the fintech industry, fostering strong connections between financial brands and their target audience.
Key Info
When was it founded?
Jan 1, 2018
Founders
Nicky Senyard
Company Headquarters
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Industry
Advertising, Financial Services, Marketing
Funding amount
$3,516,478
Funding Status
Seed
Last Funding Date
Dec 6, 2022
Notable Investors
Export Development Canada, BankTech Ventures
Total funding rounds
1
Contact Email

Legible

Legible is an innovative publishing company facilitating a global reading and publishing platform that bridges the gap between authors and readers worldwide. It provides a diverse range of account options, offline reading capabilities, and adjustable font size, making it accessible and user-friendly, especially for individuals with visual and hearing impairments. With a simple browser and internet or cell connection, users can effortlessly access the latest books from anywhere in the world. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Vancouver, BC, Legible is committed to enriching the reading experience for all.
Key Info
When was it founded?
Jan 1, 2020
Founders
Kaleeg Hainsworth
Company Headquarters
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Industry
Digital Media, EBooks, Education, Publishing
Funding amount
$3,036,636
Funding Status
Post-IPO Equity
Last Funding Date
Oct 20, 2022
Notable Investors
Export Development Canada, BankTech Ventures
Total funding rounds
2

Spacedrive

Spacedrive is a versatile file explorer accessible across all devices, enabling users to merge drives and clouds into a unified database, simplifying file organization and exploration. Powered by a virtual distributed filesystem written in Rust, this open-source platform is tailored for creators, hoarders, and individuals seeking improved organization capabilities. With Spacedrive, managing files becomes effortless and efficient, making it an ideal solution for users of diverse needs and preferences.
Key Info
When was it founded?
Apr 29, 2022
Founders
James Pine
Company Headquarters
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Industry
File Sharing, Software
Funding amount
$2,000,000
Funding Status
Seed
Last Funding Date
Jun 16, 2022
Notable Investors
Guillermo Rauch, Naval Ravikant, Austen Allred, Tom Preston-Werner, Tobias Lütke
Total funding rounds
1
Contact Email

creator.co

Creator.co is a dynamic platform that fosters connections and collaborations between small and medium-sized businesses and micro-influencers, empowering them to expand their reach and boost earnings. With a track record of successful influencer campaigns, they have supported over 350 brands and 150,000 influencers, providing valuable opportunities for growth and mutual benefit. Whether you are a business or an influencer, Creator.co offers a powerful solution to elevate your online presence and achieve your goals.
Key Info
When was it founded?
May 30, 2018
Founders
Vinod Varma
Company Headquarters
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Industry
Content Creators, Digital Marketing, Marketing Automation, Social CRM, Social Media Marketing
Funding amount
$1,695,744
Funding Status
Seed
Last Funding Date
Mar 17, 2023
Total funding rounds
3
Contact Email

Withe

Withe is a hiring event and on-demand video interview platform serving high-volume teams. Using Withe, customers convert more qualified candidates while reducing time to hire by conducting virtual and in-person hiring events, as well as on-demand video interviews. Withe takes care of qualification and scheduling, so hiring teams can focus on interviewing the right candidates. This ensures efficiency and scalability, without compromising the candidate experience. Teams like Marriott International and Neo Financial leverage Withe to hit their seasonal and volume hiring goals in a fraction of the time.
Key Info
When was it founded?
Nov 1, 2020
Founders
Daniel Shalinsky, Liam Ross, Shayne Gelbard
Company Headquarters
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Industry
Human Resources, Recruiting, SaaS, Software, Video on Demand
Funding amount
$1,100,000
Funding Status
Pre-Seed
Last Funding Date
Nov 3, 2022
Notable Investors
On Deck, focal, Belltower Fund Group
Total funding rounds
1
Contact Email

Ariglad

Ariglad is a ticket management platform that utilizes AI to efficiently organize shared inboxes, ensuring HR messages reach the intended recipients seamlessly. With Ariglad, back-office teams experience effortless ticket management as the AI intelligently routes support messages to the appropriate personnel, bringing order to chaotic inboxes. The platform's automation streamlines communication, optimizing the efficiency of ticket handling and improving overall productivity.
Key Info
When was it founded?
Jan 1, 2020
Founders
Ali Avci, Sophie Wyne
Company Headquarters
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Industry
Human Resources, Information Technology, Software, Ticketing
Funding amount
$1,000,000
Funding Status
Pre-Seed
Last Funding Date
Jan 1, 2023
Notable Investors
Y Combinator, Everywhere Ventures (The Fund), Tnt Ventures, LOI Labs
Total funding rounds
2

Levr.ai

Levr.ai is a Vancouver-based fintech software company that provides an intelligent loans platform, revolutionizing how businesses access and manage funding. By connecting accounting and banking software to Levr.ai, businesses gain access to customized loan options through AI and ML technology. Founded by Kaylan Pepin and Roman Hartmann, experienced professionals in finance and software industries, Levr.ai offers a wide range of funding options to all types of small businesses, from Brick and Mortar to online retailers, with a focus on fast and efficient access to capital.
Key Info
When was it founded?
Jan 1, 2021
Founders
Kaylan Pepin, Roman Hartmann
Company Headquarters
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Industry
Commercial Lending, Funding Platform, Software
Funding amount
$904,004
Funding Status
Pre-Seed
Last Funding Date
Feb 1, 2023
Notable Investors
BDC Venture Capital, National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program, WUTIF, Weave VC, MAVAN Capital Partners
Total funding rounds
2
Contact Email

Qase

Qase is a B2B SaaS platform that offers a fresh approach to managing legal referrals for law firms and legal organizations. With a focus on streamlining the flow of legal referrals, data, and payments, Qase is re-imagining how Canadians work with lawyers. Through their platform, Qase connects users with lawyers and provides a seamless online experience for accessing legal services.
Key Info
When was it founded?
Jul 1, 2018
Founders
Dan Zollmann, Eric Finkel, Thomas Spraggs
Company Headquarters
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Industry
Legal Tech, Payments, SaaS
Funding amount
$575,000
Funding Status
Pre-Seed
Last Funding Date
Apr 4, 2023
Notable Investors
Susa Ventures, Newchip, LotusLand Capital, Emerging Ventures, First Fund
Total funding rounds
2
Contact Email

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