# Canvas GFX

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/canvas-gfx

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Boston, US
- Website: www.canvasgfx.com
- Total disclosed funding: $13M
- Latest round: Series A (Jan 13, 2023)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Canvas GFX, Inc., based in Boston, US, develops software solutions that empower manufacturing and maintenance teams through no-code, interactive digital work instruction platforms.Canvas GFX, Inc. specializes in creating model-based work instruction software. Founded in 1987 in Boston, US, the company has undergone strategic adaptations to enhance its offerings. The firm was founded by Patricia Hume, who has experience in the tech sector. Canvas GFX has successfully completed 4 deals, with the most recent being a Series A funding round on January 13, 2023, which raised USD 9.000 mn from investors including Mendoza Ventures and eCoast Angel. The total amount raised by the company to date stands at USD 9.000 mn.Canvas Envision is a no-code, model-based work instruction platform designed to enhance productivity and quality for manufacturing and maintenance teams. The platform enables users to create custom workflows through an intuitive interface that allows for drag-and-drop functionality, facilitating the rapid development of instructional content linked to source CAD data. Key functionalities include task completion guidance, real-time performance analytics capture, compliance maintenance, and smart gadgets integration to streamline operations. Canvas Envision primarily serves manufacturing and maintenance sectors, providing solutions for clients seeking to minimize human error, reduce operational costs, and enhance workforce training and onboarding. The platform has gained traction in various geographical markets, including North America, Europe, and Asia, catering to a diverse range of customers from small enterprises to large multinational corporations.Canvas Envision generates revenue through a subscription-based model, offering both Software as a Service (SaaS) and self-hosted deployment options, catering to the specific needs of its client base. Clients, primarily in the manufacturing sector, engage with the platform to access its suite of instructional design tools, which are customizable to fit various operational requirements. Transaction structures may involve annual or monthly subscriptions, where organizations pay for user licenses that grant access to the platform's features and functionalities. Additionally, the company establishes partnerships with firms utilizing its software for integration into existing systems, further driving revenue. The flagship product, Canvas Envision, is central to these transactions, providing clients with a comprehensive solution aimed at improving workforce efficiency and documentation accuracy.In January 2023, Canvas GFX, Inc. raised USD 9.000 mn in Series A funding, co-led by eCoast Angel and Mendoza Ventures. The funding will be utilized to further develop its interactive digital work instructions solution. The company plans to expand its offerings with new products targeting the manufacturing and maintenance sectors, specifically looking to launch additional features by late 2023. Additionally, Canvas GFX aims to penetrate new geographic markets, including expanded operations in Europe and Asia, anticipated to begin by mid-2024.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Jan 13, 2023, $9M — eCoast Angel, Mendoza Ventures
- Series A, Apr 28, 2020, $3M — Wisdom
- Series A, Sep 1, 2019, $1.4M — Frontier Venture Capital, Mendoza Ventures, Wisdom

## Investors

- Frontier Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/frontier-venture-capital) — Series A
- Mendoza Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mendoza-ventures) — Series A
- Wisdom (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/wisdom) — Series A
- eCoast Angel — Series A