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Blackberry

North America, Ontario, Canada, Waterloo

Description

BlackBerry provides wireless devices and solutions for the worldwide mobile communications market.

Investor Profile

Blackberry has backed more than 14 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 3 rounds, about 21% of its total and boasts 5 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Non Equity Assistance, Series A, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Canada, United States, Israel.
  • Strong thematic focus on Health Care, Software, Medical Device.

Stage Focus

  • Non Equity Assistance (43%)
  • Series A (29%)
  • Series B (21%)
  • Series Unknown (7%)

Country Focus

  • Canada (43%)
  • United States (36%)
  • Israel (14%)
  • Germany (7%)

Industry Focus

  • Health Care
  • Software
  • Medical Device
  • Medical
  • Information Technology
  • Automotive
  • Wireless
  • Enterprise Software
  • Security
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Blackberry frequently co-invest with?

L-SPARK
North America, Ontario, Canada, Ottawa
Co-Investments: 6
SV
Europe, Worcestershire, United Kingdom, Worcester
Co-Investments: 1
Canadian Internet Registration Authority
North America, Ontario, Canada, Ottawa
Co-Investments: 5
TELUS
North America, British Columbia, Canada, Vancouver
Co-Investments: 6
Regah Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
OurCrowd
Asia, Yerushalayim, Israel, Jerusalem
Co-Investments: 1
Next Gear Ventures
Asia, Tel Aviv, Israel, Herzliya
Co-Investments: 1
NextLeap Ventures
Asia, Tel Aviv, Israel, Herzliya
Co-Investments: 1
Mobilitech Capital
Asia, Tel Aviv, Israel, Tel Aviv
Co-Investments: 1
Solace Capital Partners
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Co-Investments: 6

What are some of recent deals done by Blackberry?

CorrActions

Jerusalem, Yerushalayim, Israel

CorrActions is a software-based platform that's used in a product with human-machine interaction.

Human Computer InteractionInformation TechnologySoftware
Series ADec 12, 2023
Amount Raised: $7,250,000
Electra Vehicles, Inc.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Electra is a tech start-up that brings the brain to batteries for EVs, fleet, and robotics markets with innovative AI/ML solutions.

AutomotiveCleanTechEnergy StorageMachine LearningRenewable Energy
Series AFeb 22, 2023
Amount Raised: $21,000,000
COMPREDICT

Darmstadt, Hessen, Germany

We provide in-depth vehicle insights through our AI-based virtual sensors, exploiting signals from sensors already available on board.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)AutomotiveBig DataInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyPredictive AnalyticsSensorSoftware
Series AJun 29, 2022
Amount Raised: $5,745,241
Car IQ

San Francisco, California, United States

Car IQ Pay is the first payment platform to enable vehicles to initiate, validate and complete authorized transactions.

AutomotiveFinancial ServicesFinTechFleet ManagementFraud DetectionMobile PaymentsPayments
Series BAug 11, 2021
Amount Raised: $15,000,000
SAM Seamless Network

Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel

SAM is a cybersecurity company that specializes in network and IoT device security for both consumers and small and medium-sized businesses.

Cyber SecurityEnterprise SoftwareInternet of ThingsNetwork SecuritySoftware
Series BMay 27, 2021
Amount Raised: $20,000,000
HelpWear

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

HelpWear is a healthcare platform that engages in developing products for medical technology industry.

Health CareMedicalMedical DeviceWearables
Non Equity AssistanceJul 30, 2020
Dispension Industries

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

Dispension is a platform that provides health tools to educate consumers and make distribution of regulated products simple and responsible.

Health CareQuality AssuranceRetailSecurity
Non Equity AssistanceJul 30, 2020
FluidAI Medical

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

FluidAI Medical is a Medical Device startup developing a solution to detect gastrointestinal leaks after surgical procedures.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Health CareHealth DiagnosticsHospitalMedicalMedical Device
Non Equity AssistanceJul 30, 2020
Hyivy Health

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

HyIvy Health offers a pelvic rehabilitation device with trackable data for women recovering from pelvic diseases and surgeries.

Health CareHome Health CareMedicalMedical DevicemHealthPersonal HealthRehabilitation
Non Equity AssistanceJul 30, 2020
Home Health Systems

Scotland, Ontario, Canada

Home Health Systems provides remote vital signs monitoring solutions for inpatients, outpatients, individuals and athletes.

FitnessHealth CareMedical DeviceSports
Non Equity AssistanceJul 30, 2020