Lance Laking

BTI Systems, Inc. provides intelligent networking software and systems. Its products include cloud connect, packet optical transport, Ethernet, network management, software networking, and network functions virtualization. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Kanata, Canada.

Lixar I.T., Inc. provides web design services and application development services. The company is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.

The Ottawa Network is a non-profit organization that connects entrepreneurs, academics, industry professionals, students, and government agencies to grow innovative businesses in the Ottawa region. The organization has a wide cross-section of members from the Ottawa business, academic, and entrepreneurial community, including government, large businesses, small businesses, startups, students, and leaders. The organization hosts a forum called "A Ton of Demos," where Ottawa entrepreneurs can pitch their ideas, businesses, and products or services to fellow entrepreneurs, mentors, and other members of the Ottawa business community. The non-profit company is based in Ottawa, Canada. The Canadian company partner with local incubators, accelerators, government, and local businesses to co-hosts, promote, and create events that provide networking and educational opportunities for entrepreneurs. Membership is free, and all events are free. The company was founded by Claude Haw.

MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund seeks investment opportunities in technology companies located in Canada, primarily in Ontario. The fund targets companies operating in the fields of advanced manufacturing, IT, communications, clean-tech and life sciences. It provides financing for seed and early stage capital requirements with an investment size ranging up to $0.5 million.

MaRS Discovery District (Venture Capital) is a venture capital subsidiary of MaRS Discovery District founded in 2000 by Murray McCaig. The firm is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Granite Networks, Inc. provides information technology infrastructure solutions. The company is based in Ottawa, Canada. Granite Networks was acquired by Rogers Communications, Inc. on September 23, 2013 for $6.08 million.

ExpertFile, Inc. provides a platform to manage, promote and measure the performance of experts, marketing departments and agencies content online. The company was founded by Peter Evans and Robert Carter in 2013 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Standup Ventures LP invests in companies located in the Canada. The fund targets companies operating in the fields of software, digital health, and clean tech companies. It provides financing for pre-seed and seed stage with an investment size ranging from $0.25 million to $1 million.