Top Software Startups in Canada

Strada is a conversational AI platform for insurance distributors—brokers, agencies, and MGAs. Our AI agents are revolutionizing communication across the industry, handling renewals, lead qualification, and sales outreach over the phone. Based in San Francisco, Strada is backed by Y Combinator, top VCs and operators from Deel, PagerDuty, Sardine and many more.

Archesys provides a wide range of technical services and has been doing so for over 20 years, making a significant impact in the areas of organization, culture, and technology in both the private and public sectors. From digital modernization to process management, our team is the go-to resource for various government agencies looking to improve or overhaul their operations.

PurposeMed was founded in 2019 with the mission of improving access to complex care for underserved communities. We’ve grown quickly in our first few years, and now our exceptional team serves thousands of patients each month across our multiple verticals. PurposeMed consists of three complex care business units: Freddie, Frida, and Foria, and partners with Affirming Care Pharmacy. Freddie is focused on improving sexual health through education, prevention, and treatment with a focus on the LGBTQ2S+ community—we’re the #1 rated PrEP provider in North America, serving patients in both Canada and the USA! Frida is changing the lives of patients with easier access to adult ADHD diagnosis, and fast and affordable treatment. Foria Clinic provides trans, non-binary, and gender-diverse Canadians with gender-affirming healthcare. Affirming Care Pharmacy is a specialty pharmacy with locations in Calgary, Alberta, and Mississauga, Ontario. This partnership provides our patients with an end-to-end healthcare experience, from treatment, to prescription delivery, to continuous affirming care. We’re proud to be ranked #2 on Deloitte’s 2024 list of Canada’s 50 fastest-growing tech companies and recognized as one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures for two consecutive years. Driven by a strong mission, our team is passionate about making healthcare accessible to those who need it most—and we make sure to have fun along the way!

Kritik is an early-stage but fast growing ed-tech startup working passionately to upgrade college classroom experience with our fun and automated peer-to-peer learning technology. We launched our product into +200 universities and are ready to scale in the upcoming year. We are serial entrepreneurs, backed by some of the top players in the Canadian startup ecosystem including ApplyBoard and GarageCapital. We are looking for smart and motivated people to join the startup and be part of the fast movement in changing the way students are tasked and assessed. Recently, we launched VisibleAI (a completely new product), for which we have developed Artificial Intelligence (AI) for educators and institutions and a platform for academic integrity to equip educators with practical, ready-to-use strategies and prompts while maintaining academic integrity and fostering learning. The goal is to ensure educators are well-equipped to leverage AI, the effectiveness of PBL, and related concepts. The product offers transparency by detecting and reporting AI-generated content, helping educators maintain rigorous academic standards while embracing AI's educational potential.

Digitally native audiences focus on speed and relevance. People have less time to learn and yet want to accomplish more. Consumers want video, case study and white paper-level content in a format that combines their effectiveness and extends their value. They need an interactive experience that moves beyond PDF limitations and that is optimized for mobile consumption. Driven by audience and consumer intelligence, we began developing a unique solution that enabled complex, in-depth content engagement beyond PDF limitations. In an HTML framework, the team developed a digital hub experience that provided the type of content found in white papers with interactive navigation tools, embedded videos, linked case studies and other connected digital content.

disguise is THE platform to imagine, create and deliver world class immersive and visual experiences Everyone around the world has SEEN and FELT disguise in action, in : - Film & TV Production Sets (Netflix, Amazon & Apple TV) - Theatre Sets (inc. frozen, Back to the Future) - Live Broadcast (inc. Eurosport, MTV News) - Music Concerts (inc. Guns & Roses, Beyonce) - Landmark Projections (inc. Burj Khalifa & Sydney Opera House) - Corporate Visuals (inc. TikTok & Siemens) disguise provide their customers with everything they need make experiences come to life (from their mind-blowing software, as well as hardware inc. the physical elements such as staging and lights) see showreel below.

Founded in 2013, Ignition is the recurring revenue and billing automation platform for firms and agencies to transform their sales, billing and payment processes. Ignition automates proposals, invoicing, payments and workflows in a single platform, empowering 8,500+ businesses to sell, bill and get paid for their services with ease. To date, Ignition customers have managed relationships with over 2.4 million clients and earned $13b in revenue via the platform. Ignition’s global workforce spans Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the Philippines, US and the UK.

Machinio.com is one of the world’s largest platforms connecting buyers and sellers of inventory and related services across multiple industries. Founded in 2013 and acquired in 2018, Machinio now serves over 4,000 paying clients globally and continues to expand its reach and impact. Thousands of dealers and suppliers rely on the platform to market and sell their equipment, connecting them with millions of prospective buyers each year. Machinio is widely recognized for leveraging technology to simplify and modernize the buying and selling process. By introducing innovative tools and improving marketplace efficiency, the company has helped both buyers and sellers save significant time while facilitating high-value transactions worldwide. Machinio System is Machinio’s all-in-one software solution built specifically for dealers and service providers. Launched in 2018, it combines modern, fully customizable, SEO-optimized websites with a fully integrated CRM platform for dealers. This unified solution enables businesses to manage their entire workflow in one place — including inventory, lead management, quoting, invoicing, contact databases, email marketing campaigns, and more. With continuous feature development and a strong product roadmap, Machinio System empowers dealers and service providers to maintain a professional online presence, leverage intelligent sales and marketing tools, and consistently generate and nurture business opportunities. Machinio has been featured in leading media outlets including Forbes, Business Insider, Inc., EquipmentWorld, Agriculture.com, and others.

Occupier is making it radically easier for businesses to make real estate decisions with our deal and portfolio management software. For traditional office tenants and growing retailers, real estate is typically the second largest expense for a business next to payroll, yet the technology used to manage it is no more sophisticated than antiquated accounting software, spreadsheets and email. This leaves companies vulnerable to existential risk due to missed lease obligations, slow decision making and misinformed real estate strategy. Occupier is set to change all of this with intuitive, automated workflow, enabling companies to utilize data and make more informed decisions that align with key business initiatives.

Forma.ai is a Series A startup based in Toronto that’s reinventing sales intelligence for leading enterprise organizations. Forma.ai helps Fortune 500 companies automate and optimize sales compensation and critical sales operations functions. Our growth has been fueled by our passion for fundamentally changing and shaping how companies use sales intelligence to drive business strategy. We’re welcoming equally driven individuals who are excited about creating something big!