Participated · Seed · Jul 2026

GroundedAI develops an AI platform aimed at tackling the complexity of underground infrastructure and related engineering challenges. The company’s founders include Shelby Yee and Stuart Bourne, who were highlighted in the funding announcement. Public commentary around the company situates its work against the $200B+ annual global spend on underground infrastructure and compares cost inefficiencies like NYC’s subway build costs. The platform is presented as designed to meet the complexity of those systems, though specific product details and metrics were not disclosed. GroundedAI recently raised a $2M Seed round announced with BoxOne Ventures and several participating investors.

Participated · Seed · Sep 2024

Hyivy Health builds a medical-first pelvic rehab system that pairs a novel therapeutic device with an app and clinician portal to benchmark, monitor and treat pelvic pain. The technology is described as first-of-its-kind for measuring contributors and impact of pelvic pain in endometriosis patients and may help identify more than 51 conditions associated with pelvic pain, including cervical and ovarian cancers. Hyivy prioritized clinical validation and regulatory approval over a direct-to-consumer push and is conducting clinical trials addressing complex gynecological and colorectal patient populations. The company is preparing for U.S. market entry, starting rollout in California with over 25 clinics and actively recruiting additional gynecological and pelvic floor physiotherapy clinics. Hyivy is in the beginning stages of pursuing FDA approval. Founded in 2020 by Rachel Bartholomew following her cervical cancer diagnosis, the team says the product aims to make pelvic rehabilitation more gradual, manageable and clinically connected.

Participated · Seed · May 2024

Ginger Desk offers on-demand, trained virtual assistants to allied health practitioners, managing appointments, patient communications, billing, and EMR workflows. The company was launched by naturopathic doctor Julie Durnan and is based in Vancouver, serving clients across Canada and the United States. It began as a service-first business, proved product-market fit through a pilot, and scaled to hundreds of customers while bootstrapping to profitability. Ginger Desk reports 100% year-over-year growth and operates a 40-person team that includes 30 permanent VAs. The seed funding will finance a move from “cobbled-together” off-the-shelf software to a custom tech platform scheduled to launch this summer. The company plans to layer artificial intelligence onto the platform in the fall while remaining a tech-enabled service that preserves human, concierge-style VAs.

Participated · Seed · Mar 2024

Myomar Molecular develops a urine-based diagnostic test that assesses muscle mass and muscle health to help monitor degenerative disease and senior wellness. Clinics across Canada are already using its tests, and the company has begun selling in the U.S. while partnering with Suntory Wellness to support growth in Japan; it also has partners in Singapore and South Korea. Myomar recently opened a centralized lab in Aurora, Colorado to facilitate U.S. sample analysis and simplify cross-border shipping. The company has started formal marketing campaigns and is onboarding major clinics in Canada and the U.S., contributing to a reported doubling of sales in the most recent quarter. Its team comprises eight staff and two full-time contractors, and it plans to finalize an at-home strip test by 2026 as part of its product roadmap.

Participated · Equity · Nov 2022

RainStick is a Kelowna-based company building a smart, water-efficient shower that has attracted attention across the consumer-electronics and kitchen-and-bath industries. Its flagship product earned the Best of Innovation honor at CES, the Best of Impact Award at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show, and the Best Collection Award at Toronto’s Interior Design Show. The company’s profile has been further elevated through a partnership with HGTV personalities Drew and Jonathan Scott (The Property Brothers). Founder Alisha McFetridge credits national programs like Sustainable Development Technology Canada for both grant funding and valuable introductions that aided product refinement. With staff, consultants, and manufacturing partners spread across Canada, RainStick maintains its headquarters in Kelowna while frequently showcasing the product at major trade events. The firm has now supplemented public support with a $3 million equity raise to accelerate commercialization. No revenue or user figures were disclosed in the article.