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Ottawa's startup scene is defined by its strength in enterprise software and deep technology. The city is a hub for companies focused on SaaS, cybersecurity, and AI.

This is highlighted by companies like Assent, which has raised $533.6M for its supply chain solutions. Other major players include MindBridge in AI-powered analytics and Solink in video security.

Below is our list of 11 Ottawa startups worth keeping an eye on.

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Assent builds a cloud-based platform for enterprises to navigate the complexities of product, trade, and ESG compliance. The software is designed to give companies deep visibility into their supply chains, ensuring they meet global standards and sustainability goals.

Year Founded2010
FoundersMatt Whitteker, Robert Imbeault
Funding Amount$533.6M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusSecondary Market
Top InvestorsVista Equity Partners, Business Development Bank of Canada, Warburg Pincus, Volition Capital, Blackstone Group

MindBridge builds a financial risk discovery platform that uses AI to identify and analyze anomalies across broad financial datasets. Their technology helps auditors and financial professionals surface unusual activity and potential risks within transactional data.

Year Founded2015
FoundersSolon Angel
Funding Amount$102.3M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusPrivate Equity
Top Investors8VC, PSG Equity, National Bank of Canada, Real Ventures, PeakSpan Capital

Hyperlume builds optical interconnects that enable faster communication between chips for AI and high-performance computing. This technology addresses critical data bottlenecks by using light for data transmission, boosting overall system performance and efficiency.

Year Founded2022
FoundersMohsen Asad
Funding Amount$12.5M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusSeed
Top InvestorsBusiness Development Bank of Canada, SOSV, Intel Capital, ArcTern Ventures, MUUS Climate Partners

BluWave-ai builds a grid energy optimization platform that uses AI to support more sustainable and affordable energy decisions. The SaaS-based system helps utilities and fleet operators manage renewable energy sources and the transition to electric vehicles.

Year Founded2017
FoundersDevashish Paul
Funding AmountCA$14.7M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusSeries A
Top InvestorsOntario Power Generation, Cycle Momentum, Ecofuel, FedDev, Sustainable Development Technology Canada

Cengn helps businesses accelerate the commercialization of next-generation networking technologies through its suite of project services. They provide companies with access to a commercial-grade testbed and specialized engineering expertise, helping them de-risk development and scale their products for the market.

Year Founded2014
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Funding Amount$45M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusGrant
Top InvestorsInnovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

BlackBerry QNX develops a real-time operating system and development tools for mission-critical embedded systems. Their software provides the secure and reliable foundation for complex electronics in the automotive, medical, and industrial sectors.

Year Founded1980
FoundersDan Dodge
Funding Amount$40M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusGrant
Top InvestorsStrategic Innovation Fund

Solink builds a cloud platform that pairs video security footage with business analytics. Their system helps retailers and restaurants use their existing security cameras to uncover theft and gain operational insights from their data.

Year Founded2009
FoundersMichael Matta, Solon Angel
Funding Amount$94.1M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusSeries C
Top InvestorsValor Equity Partners, OMERS Ventures, BDC Venture Capital, Goldman Sachs Asset Management, ScaleUP Ventures

Field Effect builds a cybersecurity platform to help businesses manage threats through prevention, detection, and response. Their core solution, Covalence, delivers managed security services that make sophisticated threat intelligence accessible to companies of all sizes.

Year Founded2016
FoundersMatthew Holland
Funding Amount$89.8M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsEdison Partners, Scotiabank, Round13 Capital

Rewind develops an automatic data backup platform for business-critical SaaS applications. Their service protects companies from data loss, allowing them to quickly restore information after human error or a security incident.

Year Founded2015
FoundersJames Ciesielski, Mike Potter
Funding Amount$80.1M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusSeries B
Top InvestorsInsight Partners, Bessemer Venture Partners, Inovia Capital, Ridge Ventures, Bossa Invest

DistillerSR builds software that automates every stage of the literature review process. Their AI-powered platform helps research organizations manage data, screen studies, and accelerate the delivery of evidence-based research.

Year Founded2008
FoundersIan Stefanison, Jonathan Barker, Peter O'Blenis
Funding AmountCA$20M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsExport Development Canada, Thomvest Ventures, Pender Ventures

1 Additional Ottawa Startup Worth Following

The top ten are just a small sample of the companies growing in Ottawa. Many other founders are working on new ideas throughout the city.

The scene also includes established hardware firms that have raised nearly $100 million. Here’s a look at another company that’s part of what makes Ottawa’s startup community so strong.

StartupIndustryYear FoundedAmount RaisedLast Funding Round
Ranovus logo RanovusHardware2012$97.8MGrant

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