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Difference Capital

North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto

Description

Difference Capital Financial Inc., (TSXV:DCF) is a specialty finance company addressing the financing needs of entrepreneurs as well as

Investor Profile

Difference Capital has backed more than 10 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 13 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Post Ipo Equity, Series C rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Canada, United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Biotechnology, Health Care, Software.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (50%)
  • Post Ipo Equity (10%)
  • Series C (10%)
  • Private Equity (10%)
  • Series B (10%)
  • Series D (10%)

Country Focus

  • Canada (70%)
  • United States (30%)

Industry Focus

  • Biotechnology
  • Health Care
  • Software
  • Medical
  • Medical Device
  • Apps
  • E-commerce
  • Cloud Computing
  • Biopharma
  • Therapeutics
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Who does Difference Capital frequently co-invest with?

venBio Partners
venBio Partners
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
New Enterprise Associates
New Enterprise Associates
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 1
RA Capital Management
RA Capital Management
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 1
Lumira Ventures
Lumira Ventures
North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto
Co-Investments: 2
Great Point Partners
Great Point Partners
North America, Connecticut, United States, Greenwich
Co-Investments: 1
Aperture Venture Partners
Aperture Venture Partners
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Redmile Group
Redmile Group
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
IL
ILJIN Life Science
Asia, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Seoul
Co-Investments: 1
Apple Tree Partners
Apple Tree Partners
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Arboretum Ventures
Arboretum Ventures
North America, Michigan, United States, Ann Arbor
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does Difference Capital often collaborate with?

IF
Ian Friedman
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Difference Capital?

TouchBistro

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

TouchBistro is an iPad-based restaurant point-of-sale system enabling owners to manage reservations and take orders instantly.

AppsPoint of SaleRestaurantsSaaS
Series AApr 14, 2015
Amount Raised: $4,795,094
QuickPlay Media

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

QuickPlay Media is a cloud-based platform providing managed services for the distribution of multi-screen video to IP-connected devices.

Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareSoftwareVideo
Private EquityMar 26, 2015
Amount Raised: $45,645,902
Cardiac Dimensions

Kirkland, Washington, United States

Cardiac Dimensions is a medical device company developing tools and techniques for the treatment of heart failure and related conditions.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedical Device
Series AMar 11, 2015
Amount Raised: $15,200,000
Hootsuite

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Hootsuite develops a platform for managing social media programs across multiple social networks.

AppsDigital MarketingSocial Media ManagementSocial Media Marketing
Series CSep 25, 2014
Amount Raised: $60,000,000
SHOP.CA

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

SHOP.CA, a Canadian multi-merchant marketplace, offers brands, products and services from trusted retailers, manufacturers and providers

E-CommerceMarketplaceRetailShopping
Series BMay 1, 2014
Amount Raised: $31,000,000
Aurinia Pharmaceuticals

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Aurinia develops and commercializes therapies to treat targeted patient populations suffering from serious auto-immune diseases.

BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalTherapeutics
Post Ipo EquityFeb 14, 2014
Amount Raised: $52,000,000
BTI Systems

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

BTI Systems is a software and networking company delivering solutions for service and content providers.

Cloud ComputingSoftwareTelecommunications
Series DJan 7, 2014
Amount Raised: $27,000,000
BrainScope Company

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

Brainscope is a medical neurotechnology company that improves brain health.

BiotechnologyDSPHealth CareMedicalMedical Device
Series ADec 31, 2012
Ethoca

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Ethoca established itself as an innovative, one-of-a-kind global collaboration-based technology services company.

E-CommerceFinancial ServicesFinTechFraud Detection
Series ANov 21, 2012
Amount Raised: $981,113
Appinions

New York, New York, United States

Appinions provide modules to identify, analyze, monitor and engage with influencers across social and traditional media of business.

AnalyticsSocial MediaSoftware
Series AJun 1, 2012
Amount Raised: $3,000,000

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