Canada is continuing in its efforts to grow the output of the food sector. It has a semi-privatized and a semi-federalised approach to agricultural development. Both of these groups play a vital role in development and funding research, applied research and commercialization in the market.
Here is the list of the most exciting ones:
1- Ritual
Founders: Larry Stinson and Ray Reddy
Headquarters Area: Toronto, Canada
Founded year: 2014
Funding received: USD 128 Million
Investors: Georgian Partners, Greylock Partners and Insight Venture
About the company: Ritual is a privately held organization which operates under the consumer services industry. Its headquarters is established in Toronto and has a work strength of around 201-500 employees. Ritual is basically a social networking application which taps networks of colleagues and co-workers for quick and convenable pick up.
2- TouchBistro
Founders: Alex Barrotti and Geordie Conrad
Headquarters Area: Toronto, Canada
Founded year: 2011
Funding received: USD 91 Million
Investors: OMERS Venture, JPMorgan Chase and Napier Park Global Capital
About the company: TouchBistro is a privately held organization which functions under the computer software sector. Its headquarters is established in Toronto and has a work strength of around 201-500 employees. They also deal with various specialties like point of sale and mobile application development. TouchBistro is basically an iPad POS and integrated payments solution.
3- Platterz
Founders: Eran Henig and Yishay Waxman
Headquarters Area: Toronto, Canada
Founded year: 2011
Funding received: USD 21 Million
Investors: Alpha Venture and Globalive Capital
About the company: Platterz is a privately held organization which operates under the internet industry. Its headquarters is established in Toronto and has a work strength of around 51-200 employees. They also deal with various specialties like technology, office catering and virtual experiences. Platterz is basically a food and cultural platform which allows workplace culture programs.
4- Foodee
Founders: Dario Meli and Jon Cartwright
Headquarters Area: Vancouver, Canada
Founded year: 2011
Funding received: USD 21 Million
Investors: BDC, Kensington Capital Partners and Yaletown Partners
About the company: Foodee is a privately held organization which operates under the Food and beverages industry. Its headquarters is located in Vancouver and has a work strength of around 51-200 employees. They also deal with various specialties like office food delivery, office catering, corporate catering and breakfast catering.
5- 7Shifts
Founder: Jordan Boesch
Headquarters Area: Regina, Canada
Founded year: 2011
Funding received: USD 15 Million
Investors: Napier Park Global Capital, Teamworthy Ventures and Relay Ventures
About the company: 7shifts is a privately held organization which operates under the computer software industry. Its headquarters is located in Saskatoon and has a work strength of around 51-200 employees. They also deal with various specialties like restaurant communication, staff scheduling and staff management.
6- SOL Cuisine
Founder: Dror Balshine
Headquarters Area: Mississauga, Canada
Founded year: 1980
Funding received: USD 13 Million
Investors: Avrio Capital, Investeco Capital and Export development
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About the company: SOL Cuisine is a privately held organization which functions under the Food and beverages sector. Its headquarters is established in Mississauga and has an work strength of around 51-200 employees. They also deal with various specialties like food service, private label and gluten free substances.
7- ChefHero
Founders: Abdul Rehman El Sayed and Saif Altimimi
Headquarters Area: Toronto, Canada
Founded year: 2015
Funding received: USD 13 Million
Investors: Accomplice, Precursor Ventures and Math Venture Partners
About the company: ChefHero is a privately held organization which operates under the Food and beverages sector. Its headquarters is established in Toronto and has a work strength of around 11-50 employees. They also deal with various specialties like food management, staff scheduling and catering services.
8- Rouxbee
Founders: Dawn Thomas and Joe Girard
Headquarters Area: Vancouver, Canada
Founded year: 2005
Funding received: USD 9 Million
Investors: Curious Office
About the company: Rouxbee is a privately held organization which functions under the E-learning industry. Its headquarters is established in Vancouver and has a work strength of around 11-50 employees. They also deal with various specialties like online school cooking, learn to cook and plant-based cooking. Rouxbee is one of the world’s leading online culinary schools.
9- Fresh Prep
Founders: Dhruv Sood and Becky Brauer
Headquarters Area: Vancouver, Canada
Founded year: 2015
Funding received: USD 3 Million
Investors: First West Credit Union
About the company: Fresh Prep is a privately held organization which operates under the Food and beverages industry. Its headquarters is located in Vancouver and has a work strength of around 51-200 employees. Fresh Prep exists to deliver sustainable and convenient solutions to daily life food challenges.
10- BlackSquare
Founders: Matthew Porti and David Gluzmen
Headquarters Area: Calgary, Canada
Founded year: 2009
Funding received: USD 3 Million
Investors: Accelerate Fund, AVAC Group and Horizon One
About the company: BlackSquare is a privately held organization which functions under the information technology and services sector. Its headquarters is located in Calgary and has a work strength of around 51-200 employees. They also deal with various specialties like websites, logistics and direct to consumer sales.
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