🚀 New Episode Alert! Dive into Episode 5 of Inovia Sessions with Patrick Pichette, Inovia Partner, seasoned board member, and former CFO of Google. Hosted by Meryl Almeida, this episode explores the intricate role of board members in mergers and acquisitions. 💡 Patrick shares his unique perspective on the strategic implementation of M&A from a board's viewpoint, including presenting transactions, board decision-making, and essential traits founders should seek in board members. This episode offers invaluable lessons on navigating the complex interplay between board responsibilities and company growth strategies. 🎧 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/eJ8tj2UZ #InoviaSessions #Podcast #BusinessStrategy #CompanyBuilders
Inovia Capital
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
Montreal, Quebec 25,529 followers
Inovia is a VC firm that partners with founders to build impactful and enduring global companies #CompanyBuilders
About us
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.
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http://www.inovia.vc
External link for Inovia Capital
- Industry
- Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Montreal, Quebec
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2007
- Specialties
- Entrepreneurial Capital, Seed and Early Stage Venture Capital, and Growth Capital
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Employees at Inovia Capital
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Mitch Joel
ThinkersOne. Investor. Author. Speaker. Podcaster. Decoder of the future. Books: Six Pixels of Separation & CTRL ALT Delete.
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Steven G. Woods
Partner & CTO, Inovia Capital
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Dan Freedman
Founder, investor, philosopher, mentor, father, partner, friend, pianist, pilot
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Adam Schlesinger
Transformation Executive • Board Member • Innovator • Speaker • Author • Advisor
Updates
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🙌 Thrilled to see Spellbook taking legal tech to the next level with Spellbook Associate! This AI-powered tool is set to redefine how legal professionals handle complex, multi-document tasks with efficiency and precision. A huge congratulations to Scott Stevenson and the entire Spellbook team for this groundbreaking launch. 👀 Check it out and see how it's changing the game in law! #LegalTech #AI #CompanyBuilders
Introducing the first AI agent built for law: Spellbook Associate Agents are the biggest leap forward in AI since ChatGPT. They break down projects into plans, execute work across documents and apps, check their own work, and correct their plan as need. They don't just chat, they get work done, like a full-fledged AI colleague. Spellbook Associate is designed for multi-document drudgery: 1. Give it a term sheet and ask it to put together deal documents 2. Ask it to update an employment package 3. Review document sets for issues and inconsistencies ...And a lot more that we'll learn about from our customers over the coming months. Agent-based tools like Cursor Composer and Devin have already caught on like fire in the world of software engineering. We think it's only a matter of time until they come to every other industry. I'm deeply proud of our product team for staying on the bleeding edge: in 2022 we launched the first generative AI copilot for lawyers, in 2023 we launched the first genAI contract redlining tool, and today we're first to deliver full-fledged agents to lawyers. Starting today, we're gradually rolling out early access, and can't wait to hear customer feedback. See more and get early access here: https://lnkd.in/e2M_GYP5
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🎉 We are thrilled to have led Reliant AI’s US$11M Seed financing round alongside Tola Capital. Congratulations to Karl Moritz Hermann, Marc G. Bellemare, Richard Schlegel, Ph.D., and the entire Reliant team on this significant milestone! 🚀 Reliant AI is revolutionizing the biopharma industry by building a generative AI-powered data analytics software that accelerates secondary research, starting with their first product, Reliant Tabular. 🌟 We are proud to support the Reliant team in their journey! Their expertise in reinforcement learning and their commitment to creating differentiated technology will undoubtedly contribute to shaping the future of biopharma. 👀 To learn more: https://lnkd.in/eWzzZKg2 #Funding #VC #AI #Biopharma #CompanyBuilders — 🎉 Nous sommes ravis d’avoir dirigé la ronde de financement d’amorçage de 11 M$ US de Reliant AI aux côtés de Tola Capital. Félicitations à Karl Moritz Hermann, Marc G. Bellemare, Richard Schlegel, Ph.D., et toute l’équipe de Reliant pour cette étape importante ! 🚀 Reliant AI révolutionne l'industrie biopharmaceutique en développant un logiciel d'analyse de données alimenté par l'IA générative qui accélère la recherche secondaire, avec son premier produit, Reliant Tabular. 🌟 Nous sommes fiers de soutenir l’équipe de Reliant dans son parcours ! Leur expertise en apprentissage par renforcement et leur engagement à créer une technologie différenciée aideront sans aucun doute à façonner l'avenir de la biopharma. 👀 Pour en savoir plus : https://lnkd.in/e4_Z2Mzs #Financement #VC #IA #Biopharma #BâtisseursdEntreprises
Investing In Reliant Ai: Empowering Knowledge Workers In Biopharma
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👏 Congratulations to Sonder Inc. on their strategic partnership with Marriott International! We're proud to support the team as they embark on this exciting new chapter with a strengthened balance sheet and collaboration with a global hospitality leader. Discover more about this partnership below! #TravelTech #Partnerships #CompanyBuilders ___ 👏 Félicitations à Sonder Inc. pour son partenariat stratégique avec Marriott International ! Nous sommes fiers de soutenir l'équipe alors qu'elle entame ce nouveau chapitre marqué par un bilan renforcé et une collaboration avec un leader mondial de l'hôtellerie. Plus de détails sur ce partenariat ci-dessous ! #TravelTech #Partenariat #BâtisseursdEntreprises
🎉 Announcing Sonder's strategic licensing agreement with Marriott International: https://lnkd.in/eiHQ_JWG "Through this strategic agreement, over 9,000 live Sonder units are expected to join the Marriott portfolio by the end of 2024, with approximately 1,500 additional contracted units anticipated to join the Marriott system at later dates. Sonder’s properties, which consist of apartment-style accommodations and intimate boutique hotels, are expected to be fully integrated with Marriott’s extensive distribution channels, and be available for booking on Marriott.com and the Marriott Bonvoy mobile app as a new collection called Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy. Sonder’s properties are also expected to participate in the highly regarded Marriott Bonvoy travel program with over 210 million members, and gain access to Marriott’s global sales organization." Read more: https://lnkd.in/eiHQ_JWG
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🚀 Exciting times ahead as we count down to Slush in Helsinki, one of the world’s premier start-up events! We're thrilled that our partner, Patrick Pichette, will be joining forces with Emil Eifrem, Founder and CEO of our portfolio company Neo4j, in a fireside chat to share their insights on the future of tech. Looking forward to an inspiring experience as they connect with innovators from around the globe on November 20th! #Slush2024 #Innovation #CompanyBuilders
Pleased to announce that in less than 100 days' time, I’ll be at one of the world’s leading start-up events, Slush in Helsinki, Finland. Hope to see you there on November 20th!
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🌟 We're thrilled to see the new partnership between HTS (Hopper) and Tripadvisor! This collaboration brings cutting-edge technology and a seamless booking experience to travelers, enabling them to book hotel stays directly within the Tripadvisor app. A great step forward in enhancing the travel planning journey for users. Congratulations to the teams at HTS and Tripadvisor for this exciting milestone! 🚀 👀 Read the full announcement and discover how this partnership is set to transform travel planning: https://lnkd.in/eyEGmDRt #TravelTech #Innovation #Partnership #CompanyBuilders
We are excited to share that HTS and Tripadvisor have announced a new partnership today to offer Tripadvisor members the ability to book hotel stays directly within the Tripadvisor app. Through this partnership, HTS will power both hotel bookings and hotel inventory in the Tripadvisor app, providing an enhanced end-to-end, in-app travel planning experience to members. HTS brings its industry-leading technology, comprehensive hotel supply and innovative flexibility products to help offer Tripadvisor customers a smart and convenient way to book travel. To learn more about the partnership and to get in touch with our supply team please reach out to hotels@hopper.com. Read the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/eyEGmDRt
Tripadvisor enhances trip planning experience with in-app hotel bookings, powered by HTS (Hopper Technology Solutions)
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🚀 We are thrilled to announce that inscora has secured $2 million in pre-seed funding! We proudly participated in this round, led by Luge Capital, alongside Desjardins Capital, Accelia Capital, and angel investors from the cybersecurity industry. 🔐 inscora is revolutionizing the cyber insurance industry by helping brokers sell policies and assess risk more effectively. Founded by former leaders from Delve Labs and Dialogue, inscora is developing innovative tools to streamline the process for brokers, empowering them to provide better coverage and protection for their clients. 🎉 Félicitations Gabriel Tremblay, Pierre-David O., Guillaume Raymond, et toute l'équipe d'inscora ! Nous sommes ravis de soutenir votre parcours et avons hâte de voir les avancées que vous réaliserez avec ce financement pré-amorçage. #CyberInsurance #TechInnovation #PreSeedFunding #CompanyBuilders
*** Un message en français suivra *** 🎉 We are excited to announce that we’ve led inscora’s $2M financing round in partnership with Desjardins Capital, Accelia Capital, Inovia Capital, and angel investors from the cybersecurity industry. inscora, a Montreal-based company, provides automated cyber risk assessment and sales enablement solutions specifically designed for cyber insurance brokers. Congratulations to Gabriel Tremblay, Pierre-David O., Guillaume Raymond and the entire Inscora team on their financing! We are thrilled to partner with this experienced team, bringing their deep cybersecurity expertise to the insurance sector. 🔗 Learn more on our blog: https://lnkd.in/ezfKeUci 🔗 Read Betakit’s article: https://lnkd.in/e-m8Ch8x #VentureCapital #CyberInsurance #LugePortfolio *** 🎉 Nous sommes ravis d'annoncer que nous avons mené la ronde de financement de 2 M$ d’inscora en partenariat avec Desjardins Capital, Accelia Capital, Inovia Capital, ainsi que des investisseurs providentiels de l’industrie de la cybersécurité. inscora, une entreprise montréalaise, offre des solutions automatisées d'évaluation des cyberrisques et de soutien à la vente, spécifiquement conçues pour les courtiers en cyberassurance. Félicitations à Gabriel Tremblay, Pierre-David O., Guillaume Raymond et à toute l'équipe d'Inscora pour leur financement! Nous sommes heureux de collaborer avec cette équipe talentueuse, qui apporte une expertise approfondie en cybersécurité au secteur de l'assurance. 🔗 Lire notre blog: https://lnkd.in/ebAsXhWR 🔗 Consulter l'article de Betakit: https://lnkd.in/e-m8Ch8x #PortefeuilleLuge
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🚀 New Episode Alert! Dive into our latest episode of Inovia Sessions with Jann Lau, Senior Director of Corporate Development at PayPal. Hosted by Meryl Almeida, this episode explores mastering M&A across economic cycles. 💡 Jann shares insights from his experiences at Square and PayPal, focusing on adaptability, teamwork, and strategic decision-making in corporate development. Learn how companies are refocusing from top-line to profitable growth amidst shifting economic conditions. 🎧 Listen here: https://lnkd.in/eqg37NFb #InoviaSessions #Podcast #BusinessStrategy #CompanyBuilders
Inovia Sessions Podcast – Jann Lau, Senior Director of Corporate Development at PayPal, on Mastering M&A Across Economic Cycles
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🌻 As #August rolls in, the #tech and #investment ecosystem continues to enjoy some downtime, but our team remains active at a few key events this month. Here’s where you can find us: • August 6th: 🚀 Charlotte Borgognoni will participate in the Front Row Ventures' Women Founder Project workshop for "Fundraising 101." She will dive into strategies and tips to empower women founders in their fundraising journey. Discover more: https://lnkd.in/e2qzn2mT • August 19th: 🔥 Don’t miss Dennis Kavelman and BenchSci's Liran Belenzon at the Toronto-Israeli Tech Group Life Sciences Discussion + Networking event. More details: https://lnkd.in/gFw7WC7P 🤝 We’re excited to engage with the community and delve into these impactful discussions. Stay tuned for highlights! #TechEcosystem #AugustEvents #CompanyBuilders
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🌟 We're happy to share highlights from the recent “The Future of AI” panel discussion in London, which we proudly collaborated on with Out Investors and Gaingels. This event brought together industry experts, including our own Michael McGraw, to delve into AI's transformative potential and its impact across various sectors. 💡 The panel, featuring Mike, Lorenzo Thione, Lorena Puica, and Richard Barltrop, covered topics from revolutionizing healthcare and finance to enhancing operational efficiency. Ethical considerations were also at the forefront, emphasizing the importance of data privacy, bias, and adaptive regulatory frameworks. 🌈 At Inovia, we are committed to promoting LGBTQ+ inclusion within the investment community and driving technological innovation with ethical integrity. Connect with us to learn more about our efforts and stay tuned for our participation in upcoming events! #AI #Inclusion #Diversity #Investment #Innovation #LGBTQ #CompanyBuilders
“𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗜” 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 Out Investors, in collaboration with Gaingels and Inovia Capital, hosted a panel discussion on “The Future of AI.” This event brought together thought leaders and industry experts to explore AI's transformative impact across various sectors. 🎤 Panel Participants: Lorenzo Thione, Partner at Gaingels Lorena Puica, Founder & CEO at syd Michael McGraw, Principal at Inovia Capital & Out Investors London Committee Member Richard Barltrop, Director, Digital Value Creation at CVC Capital Partners 🌟 Key Discussion Topics: -𝐀𝐈 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞: The potential for AI to revolutionize healthcare and finance was a central theme, with discussions on how AI can deliver significant ROI, particularly in preventative healthcare. -𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲: The panel highlighted AI’s role in enhancing operational efficiency in areas such as infrastructure asset management and product development, emphasizing the need for industry-specific AI models. -𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: The panellists stressed the importance of addressing data privacy, bias, environmental impact, and job displacement. They also called for a principles-based, adaptive regulatory framework to keep pace with AI advancements. -𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬: The discussion also covered the critical role of investors in assessing AI’s potential misuse and the necessity of involving domain experts in evaluating the ethical and technical aspects of AI solutions. At Out Investors, we aim to promote LGBTQ+ inclusion within the investment community. This panel reflected our dedication to fostering discussions that not only advance technological innovation but also emphasize the importance of ethical considerations and diverse representation in AI.
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