David Charbonneau

Managing Partner @ Boreal Ventures

📍 Montreal, Quebec, Canada🔄 Updated September 2026💼 5 investments📅 9 years investing🗓 Last invested Sep 2023
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Board Member
Sep 2023
Simple No Code Python Programming for Test, Measurement, & Control. Flojoy Studio is a drop-in replacement for engineering software such as LabVIEW, Simulink, RapidMiner, and Alteryx. Entirely open-source and based in Python.
Board Member
Apr 2023
SmartD is about Simpler. Smaller. Smarter Motor Control.
Board Observer
Jun 2018
Fluent.ai develops highly accurate and intuitive to use speech understanding solutions in a small footprint and low-latency package capable of running offline on small devices. Our solutions enable consumer electronic device manufacturers and OEMs to develop unique and differentiated voice user interface solutions for their devices. Our unique and patented speech-to-intent approach allows development of speech recognition models in any existing language and offers unmatched multilingual capabilities. Fluent.ai développe des solutions de compréhension de la parole extrêmement précises et intuitives dans un progiciel à empreinte restreinte et faible latence, capable de s'exécuter hors connexion sur des appareils aux capacités limitées. Nos solutions permettent aux fabricants d'appareils électroniques grand public et aux OEM de développer des solutions d'interface utilisateur vocale uniques et différenciées pour leurs appareils. Notre approche unique et brevetée de parole-intention (speech-to-intent) permet le développement de modèles de reconnaissance de la parole dans n'importe quelle langue existante et offre des capacités multilingues inégalées.
Board Observer
2018
Relogix provides workplace professionals with data that transforms the experience of work. The leading provider of workplace performance data, Relogix uses IoT sensors to aggregate data for several use cases including; workspace utilization, workplace design validation, and employee engagement. Our customers depend on Relogix workplace performance data to inform them of space utilization and employee engagement as they transform to new workplace design like Activity Based Workplace – or as a tool for continuous improvement of Workplace Experience. Relogix Sensor-as-a-Service reduces technology risk as it includes all hardware, software, network and analytic dashboards in one simple subscription price over the right term for the desired Use Case. Relogix technology is easy to deploy without special skills or trades; our networks do not interconnect with enterprise networks or require IT support; and we deploy open APIs for integration into leading CRE applications. Our analytics and visualization suite of software provides baseline, trend, comparative and predictive insight with integration to other 3rd party workplace and business software. Relogix deploys solutions for global enterprises, either direct or through our partner network. We make IoT deployment effortless. Provisioning to streaming data typically is measured in hours with new actionable insight within days. For more information on Workplace Performance, you can visit our website at www.relogix.com or make sure to follow Relogix on LinkedIn.
Investor
Nov 2017
Upchain is cloud-based product data management and product lifecycle management software all in one. Configurable, out-of-the-box workflows control your processes to keep projects moving, while integrations keep teams working in the CAD and business tools they already know. Upchain is now an Autodesk Company! To keep up to date with the latest news follow Autodesk Design and Manufacturing: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/autodesk-design-&-manufacturing/
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2023
Board Member
Sep 2023
Simple No Code Python Programming for Test, Measurement, & Control. Flojoy Studio is a drop-in replacement for engineering software such as LabVIEW, Simulink, RapidMiner, and Alteryx. Entirely open-source and based in Python.
Board Member
Apr 2023
SmartD is about Simpler. Smaller. Smarter Motor Control.
2021
Managing Partner
Feb 2021
Boreal Ventures is a Canadian venture capital firm backing founders building durable, capital-efficient businesses in overlooked industries. We focus on companies with early product-market fit, helping founders transform their early sales traction into scalable growth engines. We invest with a VC-meets-PE mindset: underwriting downside, prioritizing fundamentals, and supporting long-term value creation over short-term hype. Our focus is on companies where discipline, governance, and operational rigor create an advantage. Boreal partners with experienced entrepreneurs and management teams across Canada, providing patient capital and active support through growth and scale. We believe great outcomes are built deliberately, collaboratively — not chased.
2018
Board Observer
Jun 2018
Fluent.ai develops highly accurate and intuitive to use speech understanding solutions in a small footprint and low-latency package capable of running offline on small devices. Our solutions enable consumer electronic device manufacturers and OEMs to develop unique and differentiated voice user interface solutions for their devices. Our unique and patented speech-to-intent approach allows development of speech recognition models in any existing language and offers unmatched multilingual capabilities. Fluent.ai développe des solutions de compréhension de la parole extrêmement précises et intuitives dans un progiciel à empreinte restreinte et faible latence, capable de s'exécuter hors connexion sur des appareils aux capacités limitées. Nos solutions permettent aux fabricants d'appareils électroniques grand public et aux OEM de développer des solutions d'interface utilisateur vocale uniques et différenciées pour leurs appareils. Notre approche unique et brevetée de parole-intention (speech-to-intent) permet le développement de modèles de reconnaissance de la parole dans n'importe quelle langue existante et offre des capacités multilingues inégalées.
Board Observer
2018
Relogix provides workplace professionals with data that transforms the experience of work. The leading provider of workplace performance data, Relogix uses IoT sensors to aggregate data for several use cases including; workspace utilization, workplace design validation, and employee engagement. Our customers depend on Relogix workplace performance data to inform them of space utilization and employee engagement as they transform to new workplace design like Activity Based Workplace – or as a tool for continuous improvement of Workplace Experience. Relogix Sensor-as-a-Service reduces technology risk as it includes all hardware, software, network and analytic dashboards in one simple subscription price over the right term for the desired Use Case. Relogix technology is easy to deploy without special skills or trades; our networks do not interconnect with enterprise networks or require IT support; and we deploy open APIs for integration into leading CRE applications. Our analytics and visualization suite of software provides baseline, trend, comparative and predictive insight with integration to other 3rd party workplace and business software. Relogix deploys solutions for global enterprises, either direct or through our partner network. We make IoT deployment effortless. Provisioning to streaming data typically is measured in hours with new actionable insight within days. For more information on Workplace Performance, you can visit our website at www.relogix.com or make sure to follow Relogix on LinkedIn.
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