Top Tech Startups in Canada in 2027

TELUS International AI Data Solutions Creating and enhancing the world's data to enable better AI via human intelligence We help companies test and improve machine learning models via our global AI Community of 1 million+ annotators and linguists. Our proprietary Ground Truth AI training platform handles all data types across 500+ languages and dialects. Our AI Data Solutions vastly enhance AI systems across a range of applications from advanced smart products, to better search results, to expanded speech recognition, to more human-like bot interactions and so much more. TELUS International values people diversity and grants equal opportunity regardless of age, civil status, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion and political beliefs, sex or sexual orientation.

OpusClip is the No.1 AI-first video editing tool built for authenticity with no editing skills required. Just 1 click to turn long-form content into viral-ready short clips for social media. We envision a world where everyone can authentically share their story through video, with no expertise needed. Within just 2 years of our launch, over 10 million creators and businesses have used OpusClip to enhance their social presence. We have raised $50 million in total funding and are fortunate to have some of the most supportive investors, including SoftBank Vision Fund, DCM Ventures, Millennium New Horizons, Fellows Fund, AI Grant, Jason Lemkin (SaaStr), Samsung Next, GTMfund, Alumni Ventures, and many more. Headquartered in Palo Alto, we are a team of 90 passionate and experienced AI enthusiasts and video experts, driven by our core values: ⚡ Be a Champion Team ⚡ Prioritize Ruthlessly ⚡ Ship Fast, Quality Follows ⚡ Obsess Over Customers Be a part of this exciting journey with us!

Founded in 1989, Pelmorex has become an international weather information and data management company. We own and operate the popular weather brands: The Weather Network, MeteoMedia, Eltiempo.es, Clima and Otempo.pt. We also operate the National Alert Aggregation and Dissemination (NAAD) System, which is the technical backbone of Alert Ready, Canada's Emergency Alerting System.

Upbound is the industry’s first platform for building internal cloud platforms. Designed around control planes, Upbound offers a new methodology for building an internal cloud platform, purpose-built for your organization. Customers can quickly build, deploy, manage, secure, and use their platforms all from a single point of control.

Localcoin is a financial technology company that operates the largest cryptocurrency ATM network in Canada. Our network allows users to buy and sell Bitcoin, Litecoin, and Ethereum at over 400 retail locations across North America in more than 9 provinces and 3 states. Founded in 2017, Localcoin empowers consumers to join the cryptoeconomy by offering a simple cryptocurrency buying/selling experience to over 40,000 customers. Our partners include independent retailers and franchises such as Hasty Market and Gateway Newstands. We are a profitable cryptocurrency startup and we are growing at an exponential rate with over 50 new locations opened monthly. Localcoin’s mission is to bring cryptocurrency to your community, one ATM at a time. Learn more at localcoinatm.com.

Citylitics delivers predictive intelligence on local utility & public infrastructure markets The U.S. needs to invest $4.5 Trillion over the next 5 years to upgrade its infrastructure, including water, energy, public transit, roads, airports, and more. Citylitics is the only source of predictive intelligence on where, how, and why these infrastructure investments will be made. Our Data Engine transforms over a billion documents buried in 31,000+ cities & utilities data sources into high value intelligence for targeted business development. The largest infrastructure industry leaders rely on Citylitics for external datasets and intelligence reports Citylitics' vision is a world where data drives Trillions of dollars of societal infrastructure investment towards the most ideal social, economic, and environmental outcomes.

At DRW, we identify and capture trading and investment opportunities globally. What sets us apart is our diversified approach—trading across many asset classes and instruments, in markets around the world, with horizons from seconds to years. We succeed by bringing together sophisticated technology, in-depth research and careful risk management. DRW is headquartered in Chicago, with offices in London, Montreal, New York, San Francisco and Singapore.

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.