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Taiv

Taiv is a media and creative AI company based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. It had raised C$19.4M as of November 2026, most recently a C$5M grant in July 2026 from PrairiesCan.

AI TV ad replacement for bars and restaurants.

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Founded
2018
HQ
Winnipeg, MB
Category
Media/Creative AI
Status
Active
Disclosed raised
C$19.4M

Funding history

RoundDateAmountInvestors
GrantJul 7, 2026 C$5MPrairiesCan (lead). PrairiesCan Business Scale-up and Productivity, repayable: North American expansion of AI-driven ad-replacement technology, including manufacturing of proprietary hardware
Series AJun 9, 2025 US$10.5MIDC Ventures (lead); Emerging Ventures, Gaingels, Garage Capital, Y Combinator, FJ Labs, Pioneer Fund, Aperiam Ventures, Mu Ventures. C$14.4M; US$7.75M primary equity closed Dec 2024 plus US$2.75M debt; announced Jun 9 2025; equity led by IDC Ventures; Emerging Ventures and Gaingels new; Garage Capital, Y Combinator, FJ Labs, Pioneer Fund, Aperiam Ventures, Mu Ventures returning

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Data as of November 10, 2026.

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