Tracktile’s $1.25M Seed Fund to Bring Enterprise AI to SMB Food Makers

CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island – December 05, 2025

Canadian AI software company Tracktile has secured $1.25 million in seed funding to accelerate its mission of bringing enterprise-grade operational intelligence to the often-overlooked small and medium-sized business (SMB) segment of the food and beverage industry. The investment round, led by BDC Seed Venture Fund and Island Capital Partners with participation from Graphite Ventures, signals strong confidence in Tracktile’s platform, which aims to level the playing field for smaller manufacturers competing against industrial giants.

Based in Charlottetown, the company is pioneering what it calls an "AI Operating System." This cloud-based software moves beyond traditional data logging to act as a collaborative partner for plant managers. By automating data collection and providing predictive, real-time insights, the system is designed to elevate human decision-making, boost efficiency, and drive profitability in a sector where thin margins and operational complexity are the norms.

Leveling the Manufacturing Playing Field

For years, sophisticated AI-driven operational tools have been the exclusive domain of large corporations with deep pockets. Meanwhile, many SMB food and beverage producers have been left to manage complex processes with spreadsheets and manual data entry—a reality that breeds inefficiency, waste, and compliance headaches. Tracktile is directly challenging this disparity.

"Having spent years in food manufacturing, I've seen firsthand how much time gets lost to spreadsheets and manual tracking," said Jordan Rose, CEO and co-founder of Tracktile. "It’s not about digitizing old workflows, we're reimagining them entirely. Our AI understands the unique challenges of food production, from batch traceability to yield optimization, and translates complex data into decisions that directly impact the bottom line."

The tangible results reported by early adopters are compelling. Customers have seen measurable improvements, including achieving 98% inventory precision, slashing the time required for traceability audits from several days to under an hour, and reducing overall waste by up to 45%. Furthermore, the platform's intuitive design has enabled 80% faster onboarding for new staff, a critical advantage in an industry facing labor shortages. These metrics demonstrate a clear return on investment, moving operational discussions from guesswork to verified outcomes.

"Manufacturers need tools that don't just collect data, but guarantee a return on investment," Rose stated. "This funding allows us to embed deeper intelligence that converts real-time visibility into actionable cost savings, moving the conversation from ‘what may be happening’ to verified, measurable outcomes and slashing manual data entry across the plant."

Beyond Automation: AI as a Collaborative Partner

Tracktile's core innovation lies in its philosophical approach to artificial intelligence. Instead of simply automating repetitive tasks, the platform is engineered to function as an intelligent assistant that enhances the capabilities of its human users. This marks a significant evolution from conventional Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, which primarily serve as digital ledgers.

"We're building an AI operating system that thinks alongside plant managers, not just for them," explained Jarred Kenny, the company's CTO and co-founder. "Our architecture learns from each production run, anticipates bottlenecks before they happen, and surfaces insights that would take hours of manual analysis. This funding lets us push the boundaries of what's possible when you combine manufacturing domain expertise with cutting-edge AI."

This collaborative model empowers teams to digitize production runs, trace materials from source to final product in real time, and execute complex audits or recalls with a single click. By integrating with smart hardware on the plant floor, the system automates data capture and delivers predictive alerts, allowing managers to proactively address potential issues like spoilage, equipment downtime, or supply chain disruptions before they impact the bottom line. This shift from reactive problem-solving to proactive optimization represents a fundamental change in how SMBs can manage their operations.

A Vote of Confidence from the Canadian Tech Ecosystem

The syndicate of investors backing Tracktile reflects a strategic alignment of local, national, and sector-specific support. The involvement of BDC Seed Venture Fund, the investment arm of Canada’s bank for entrepreneurs, underscores the platform's potential to strengthen Canadian SMEs.

“BDC’s Seed Venture Fund partners with founders building AI solutions that deliver tangible value for Canadian SMEs and beyond," noted Daniel Nieto, Principal at BDC Seed Venture Fund. "Tracktile exemplifies this by digitizing F&B manufacturing operations through its AI-powered Operating System, helping customers boost productivity, enhance competitiveness, and reduce costs.”

Local support from Island Capital Partners highlights the strength of the Prince Edward Island tech ecosystem. “Jordan and Jarred have experienced the realities of food manufacturing firsthand, and they are not just digitizing workflows; they are redefining how SMB manufacturers access enterprise-level operational intelligence," said Katie Arsenault, Partner at Island Capital Partners. "The strong engagement from their Early Adopter Program confirms what we saw early: this team has built something manufacturers actually want to use."

Rounding out the investment is Graphite Ventures, one of Canada’s most active seed investors, known for backing capital-efficient, high-growth companies. “At Graphite, we look for founders who intimately understand a customer’s pain point and deliver software that becomes indispensable in their daily operations," commented Craig Leonard, General Partner at Graphite Ventures. "The team's deep domain expertise, the mission-critical nature of their platform, and the consistently strong feedback from operators are exactly what we look for."

From Food & Beverage to Broader Horizons

With this new capital injection, Tracktile plans to enhance its AI capabilities, expand its sales and marketing teams, and deepen its footprint across North America. While the immediate focus remains on the food and beverage sector, the company has its sights set on future expansion into other complex manufacturing segments.

The core challenges Tracktile addresses—such as material traceability, production scheduling, waste reduction, and quality control—are not unique to food production. Similar pain points exist in industries like pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and specialty chemicals. The platform's underlying architecture, designed for adaptability and learning, is potentially transferable to these adjacent markets.

This scalability is key to the company's long-term vision. By proving its model in the demanding F&B space, Tracktile is building a robust and flexible AI engine that could be reconfigured for other regulated and process-driven manufacturing environments. The successful completion of its Early Adopter Program and its expansion across North America provide a solid foundation for this ambitious growth trajectory. With fresh capital and a clear vision, Tracktile is now positioned to prove that sophisticated AI is not just a tool for industrial giants, but a critical engine for growth for small and medium-sized manufacturers across North America.