Backboard.io raises a substantial pre-seed round led by Mistral Venture Partners to enhance AI memory capabilities.
Round Type
Pre-Seed
OttawaSoftwareArtificial IntelligenceMachine LearningNatural Language ProcessingInvestors
Description
Backboard.io, based in Ottawa, has successfully raised a substantial pre-seed funding round aimed at solving memory issues in large language models. Founded by Rob Imbeault, the company claims this funding is among the largest pre-seed rounds in Canada in recent years. The round was led by Mistral Venture Partners, with participation from N49P, DevCap, Garage Capital, and two angel investors.
Quick answer
Backboard.io raised an undisclosed amount in a Pre-Seed round, dated January 7, 2026. Investors: DevCap, N49 P, Garage Capital, Two Undisclosed Angel Investors and Mistral Venture Partners. Backboard.io is based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- How much did Backboard.io raise?
- Backboard.io raised an undisclosed amount in a Pre-Seed round on January 7, 2026.
- Who invested in Backboard.io?
- DevCap, N49 P, Garage Capital, Two Undisclosed Angel Investors and Mistral Venture Partners are named as investors in this round.
- What does Backboard.io do?
- Backboard.io is focused on addressing the limitations of large language models (LLMs) by creating a memory layer that enhances the contextual understanding and retention of interactions over time.
- Where is Backboard.io based and how big is it?
- Backboard.io is based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Fundz records about 3 employees.
- Who are the decision-makers at Backboard.io?
- Fundz holds 1 contact at Backboard.io, including the Co-Founder, CEO. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.
Source: Fundz verified event record.
Who else raised in Natural Language Processing and Software around the same time
Companies in the same sectors as Backboard.io that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.
- Grw AI raised $4M (Seed) on February 20, 2026.
- Agaton raised $9.9M (Seed) on February 19, 2026.
- Rapidata raised $8.5M (Seed) on February 19, 2026.
- Selector Software raised $32M (Funding Round) on February 18, 2026.
- World Labs raised $1B (Funding Round) on February 18, 2026.
- Adapt raised $10M (Seed) on February 15, 2026.
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