Toronto Tech Week debuts its first-ever edition, making it the perfect moment to spotlight the city’s fast-growing startup ecosystem. As one of North America’s leading tech hubs, Toronto is home to a diverse talent pool, world-class universities, and a vibrant multicultural community. Offices of global giants like Google, Amazon, and Slack add to the city’s appeal, offering entrepreneurs access to global networks and cutting-edge technology. Still, even with these advantages, local founders often encounter systemic hurdles—especially when it comes to funding.
“Toronto has world-class talent and a deeply collaborative community, but founders still face considerable friction accessing capital, at the early stage and later stage. Highline Beta, a venture studio in Toronto, is tackling this challenge. As Marcus Daniels, Managing Partner at Highline Beta, asked at the recent NACO Summit: ‘Can we just write the cheque?’”
While the city has no shortage of bold ideas or talent, fundraising remains an uneven playing field.
“Toronto is rich in talent and ideas, but access to aligned capital is still structurally uneven. Founders from historically overlooked communities face hurdles that are not about hustle or innovation. They are about who gets seen and funded. What is changing is the community’s willingness to name that truth and build systems that work better for everyone.” — Argentina Beltran, Former Senior Innovation Leader at JLABS Canada and Strategic Partnerships Expert
Despite the challenges, a new generation of startups and scaleups is emerging — ambitious, mission-driven, and tech-forward. Amid this evolving landscape, these are some of the top startups redefining Toronto’s tech future during this year’s Tech Week.
28. AltGrocery
In an era where sustainability and local sourcing are becoming priorities for consumers, AltGrocery is emerging as a key player in Canada’s food tech space. The platform connects users directly with local farmers, markets, and sustainable food businesses, bridging the gap between consumers and the communities that grow their food.
27. Husmates
Husmates is a digital matchmaking platform designed to connect aspiring homebuyers interested in co-owning property. In the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), co-ownership has the potential to make homeownership accessible to over 1 million non-owners—but it requires finding the right co-ownership partners. That’s where Husmates steps in. Built for individuals or groups looking to buy property together, Husmates aims to form “Hus” (households) of like-minded “Mates” (co-owners). By fostering shared homeownership, the platform strives to be part of the solution to the housing affordability crisis.
26. PRAKTIKAI
PRAKTIKAI is a modern consultancy that leverages data science and artificial intelligence to help organizations unlock real, measurable business value. In a landscape crowded with buzzwords and inflated promises, PRAKTIKAI stands out by focusing on what actually works — blending advanced analytics with practical execution.
25. Mapleview Energy
As battery production skyrockets, Mapleview is building the infrastructure for second- and third-life battery usage, tackling sustainability and supply chain challenges head-on.
24. Crash Labs
Crash Labs is a quality assurance platform that helps teams test autonomous agents before users encounter problems. It integrates seamlessly with CI/CD pipelines to catch issues early in the development process. The company is a venture backed by NEXT Canada.
23. DentalForce
DentalForce is a digital marketplace connecting dental practices with temp and full-time professionals — simplifying hiring in a historically underserved industry.
22. Flora
Flora offers women a way to plan, predict, and pay for fertility treatments — blending financial tools with community support and education.
21. Homeslice
Homeslice unlocks new capital for homeowners by building a secondary mortgage marketplace tailored for brokers and lenders.
20. Benchfund
Benchfund is an all-in-one platform for youth sports teams — from communication and scheduling to budget tracking and sponsorships. With a no-monthly-fees model, Benchfund is democratizing access to organized sports.
19. NTangible
Ntangible is a sports tech leader pioneering the use of predictive tools to assess psychological traits in athletes. By combining data science, behavioral psychology, and cutting-edge technology, Ntangible empowers coaches and teams to go beyond physical metrics—identifying players who thrive under pressure, demonstrate resilience, and possess the mental edge to win. Their platform offers actionable insights into performance potential, helping organizations make smarter recruitment, development, and game-time decisions.
Recently crowned one of the top startups at Web Summit Vancouver, Ntangible has earned recognition for its innovative approach to mental performance analytics. From youth academies to professional leagues, Ntangible is redefining how mental toughness and clutch performance are measured and nurtured—helping teams build winning cultures from the inside out.
18. Polar Labs
From custom apps to AI-powered tools, Polar Labs partners with fast-growing startups to build infrastructure that scales alongside their businesses. With a deep focus on speed, reliability, and long-term growth, Polar Labs helps founders turn bold ideas into scalable software. Whether it’s launching a new MVP, optimizing internal workflows, or integrating advanced AI solutions, the team brings technical expertise and a startup mindset to every engagement.
17. Immitracker
ImmiTracker is Canada and Australia’s largest visa and immigration tracking platform, designed to bring clarity and confidence to one of life’s most complex journeys. With thousands of users navigating everything from student visas to permanent residency, ImmiTracker empowers applicants with real-time status updates, community-driven timelines, and powerful tools to track and manage their immigration applications.
16. Engyne
In a move set to transform how busy professionals maintain their online presence, Engyne has unveiled a new content automation service that interviews users, analyzes their previous writing, and ghostwrites posts that match their unique voice and tone. By blending human insight with AI efficiency, Engyne ensures a steady stream of authentic, engaging content — without requiring founders, creators, or executives to spend hours writing themselves.
15. Linkus Group
Linkus Group is a high-touch, well-connected recruitment partner that specializes in building top-tier teams for early-stage startups and growing SMBs. With a deep understanding of the startup ecosystem and a personalized, hands-on approach, Linkus helps companies make critical early hires—those foundational team members who shape culture, drive product, and accelerate growth. Whether it’s securing your first engineer, marketing lead, or operations hire, Linkus brings both speed and precision, leveraging an extensive network and industry insight to match talent with mission-driven companies ready to scale.
14. Discrepancy AI
Discrepancy AI transforms unstructured legal documents—like contracts, forms, and compliance records—into structured, searchable data automatically. Using advanced Natural Language Processing (NLP), it extracts key terms, clauses, and variables, identifies inconsistencies or missing information, and flags potential risks in real time. Whether you’re reviewing NDAs, vendor agreements, or regulatory filings, Discrepancy AI drastically reduces manual effort and human error, saving legal and operations teams hours of review time. Designed for speed, accuracy, and scalability, it’s an essential tool for modern legal workflows and enterprise-grade document intelligence.
13. BrightIron
Scaling a startup requires careful timing and strategy. Grow too slowly, and opportunities slip away. Grow too quickly, and the cost of an oversized team can drain valuable resources. BrightIron offers a smarter path forward—delivering flexible, fractional support that helps startups scale with precision.
BrightIron provides fractional expertise across finance, operations, and strategy, giving companies access to seasoned professionals without the commitment of full-time hires. Designed specifically for high-growth environments, the platform aligns with the evolving needs of founders who want to stay lean while moving fast.
12. Athena AI
Athena AI instantly transforms plain text into polished, professional visual diagrams — no design skills required. Whether you’re mapping out complex project timelines, illustrating workflows, or planning product development cycles, Athena streamlines the process with AI-powered precision. Just describe your idea, and Athena generates the visual structure in seconds. Perfect for product teams, project managers, and anyone who needs to communicate ideas clearly and efficiently, Athena AI turns your notes into presentation-ready visuals — saving time and boosting clarity across teams.
11. PulseFX
Whether you’re sending cross-border payments or financing a growing business, PulseFX is the modern money movement solution for small businesses and freelancers alike. Designed to eliminate the friction of traditional banking, PulseFX offers fast, affordable, and transparent financial tools tailored to the needs of today’s global entrepreneurs. From multi-currency accounts and real-time FX rates to smart invoicing and flexible business financing, PulseFX gives users more control over their cash flow—without the hidden fees and delays.
10. Maple Billing
Maple Billing is a unified billing operations platform designed for modern SaaS businesses. It streamlines both self-serve and enterprise sales workflows, enabling teams to manage subscriptions, invoicing, usage-based billing, and payments—all from a single system. With flexible APIs, no-code configuration, and real-time revenue insights, Maple Billing helps companies reduce complexity, close deals faster, and scale their monetization with confidence.
9. Part3
Part3 streamlines construction administration for architects and engineers. Powered by AI, it enhances collaboration on submittals, RFIs, change orders, field reports, and more—helping teams work faster, smarter, and with greater accuracy.
8. Hera Fertility
Hera Fertility is reimagining the fertility journey with personalized, tech-enabled care designed for today’s individuals and couples. From at-home hormone testing to virtual consultations with top fertility specialists, Hera offers a modern, compassionate approach to reproductive health. By combining clinical excellence with intuitive digital tools, Hera empowers users to take control of their fertility with clarity and confidence.
7. Crafty Ramen
Crafty Ramen is a beloved Canadian brand redefining what frozen meals can be—blending the convenience of heat-and-eat with the bold flavors and craftsmanship of restaurant-grade ramen. Founded by chefs with a passion for Japanese cuisine and local ingredients, Crafty Ramen is on a mission to make exceptional food accessible from the comfort of home.
6. Humi
Humi has stablished itself as the go-to employment platform for Canadian businesses aiming to build exceptional workplace cultures. By seamlessly integrating core HR functions—payroll, benefits administration, hiring, onboarding, and performance management—Humi offers a centralized solution for companies navigating the complexities of workforce management in a digital-first world.
5. Mappedin
Mappedin is a leading provider of indoor mapping solutions that uses artificial intelligence to convert static floor plans into dynamic, interactive indoor maps. Their platform empowers businesses and organizations to digitize, manage, and share navigable maps of complex indoor spaces — including shopping malls, college campuses, hospitals, airports, office buildings, and more.
Traditionally, floor plans have been static, difficult to update, and challenging for users to interpret. Mappedin’s technology revolutionizes this by using AI to analyze architectural drawings, extract spatial data, and build smart, user-friendly digital maps. These maps not only allow for real-time navigation but also provide powerful tools for facility management, wayfinding, and visitor engagement.
4. Boast
Boast is a leading R&D tax credit platform uniquely positioned at the intersection of technical innovation, tax expertise, and artificial intelligence. Serving companies in both Canada and the U.S., Boast simplifies the complex and often time-consuming process of preparing R&D tax credit claims, helping businesses unlock significant financial incentives while ensuring compliance with evolving tax regulations.
3. Vetster
In a world where telehealth has transformed human medicine, Vetster is doing the same for pets—bringing modern, on-demand convenience to a sector still reliant on brick-and-mortar clinics and business-hour schedules.
Founded in Toronto in 2020, Vetster is a digital platform that connects pet owners with licensed veterinarians and vet technicians through video, voice, or chat—24/7, from anywhere. Whether it’s a late-night concern about your dog’s digestion or behavioral issues with your new rescue cat, the platform promises near-instant answers without the stress (or cost) of an in-person visit.
2. Airfairness
Airfairness is a travel technology company committed to helping air passengers claim compensation for flight disruptions—including delays, cancellations, and denied boarding. By analyzing each traveler’s unique situation, including the cause and duration of the disruption, Airfairness leverages its expertise in global passenger rights regulations to determine eligibility and pursue rightful compensation. The company recently acquired an AI startup called FlightorFight.ai.
1. Able Innovations
Able Innovations is a Toronto-based med-tech startup focused on revolutionizing “lateral patient transfers”—the routine but physically demanding task of moving patients between surfaces (e.g., beds, stretchers, imaging tables). They’re tackling a major problem in healthcare: staff injuries, workflow bottlenecks, and a lack of dignity for patients during manual transfers. Here’s a deeper dive:
Toronto has the untapped potential to bring bold ideas to market — powered by diverse founders, world-class research institutions, and scalable infrastructure. As the city’s innovation ecosystem matures, a new wave of entrepreneurs is reshaping industries from fintech to health tech, climate tech to AI. While funding gaps and structural barriers still exist, the community is increasingly rallying around inclusion, access, and bold experimentation. Toronto’s startup momentum is real — and it’s just getting started.
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