Services

Besides investing, we also provide consulting services for startups and high-growth technology companies. We’re experts in the nuts and bolts operational activities that help make new ventures a success. We have a practical, results-oriented approach that is a refreshing change from typical “strategic consultants”.

Software Product Development

We’ve help build and launch hundreds of commercial software applications. We’re experts at building scalable and architecturally-sound applications that can survive the chaos of new product launches and rapidly-changing feature sets.

R&D and software development (PHP, Ruby, C#/.NET, Java etc)
Requirements management (storyboarding, wireframing, prototyping)
Post-launch management (tech support, release planning)

Financing

We’re experts at early stage financing from helping you bootstrap to finding government grants. We also help entrepreneurs understand and prepare for outside funding and can make qualified introductions to Angels and VCs (though we are not a broker).

Government tax credits (SRED, IRAP, Quebec tax credits, subsidy programs etc)
Financial strategy and planning (revenue modeling, forecasts and budgets)
Fundraising strategy and preparation (Angel, VCs)

HR & Team Building

Quality teams are key to the success of any new venture. We have years of experience building startup teams from the ground up, then managing them for success. We provide many of the services of a full-time HR person.

Finding co-founders
Recruiting developers, designers and other key team members
Interviewing, testing and onboarding new employees
HR systems and best practices

Sales & Marketing

We accelerate sales and marketing efforts by surrounding you with experienced professionals who define your core marketing messages and help build initial traction for your product.