Globalive

Globalive Communications Corporation is a privately held Canadian communications and investment company founded in 1997. Globalive is best known for its WIND Mobile, Yak Communications, and OneConnect brands. The company’s investment arm, Globalive Capital, was founded in 2013 with a mandate to foster innovation in Canada by founding and making investments in a diverse portfolio of businesses, primarily in technology, media and telecommunications companies operating in Canada and the United States. It holds investments in over 25 private companies, 15 micro-cap public companies and 10 venture funds.

History/Group of Companies

1998: Canopco, Interclear, Assemble, and Globalive Communications

Globalive founder and Chief Executive Officer Anthony Lacavera started Canopco, which became a leader in both competitive telecom-technology and operator-services for the hospitality industry. Canopco was ranked 5th in Profit Magazine's list of "Canada's Hottest Start-ups" in 2001. In January 2000, Lacavera also launched InterClear, a billing and collection service. In January 2002, Lacavera launched his third product, Assemble Conferencing. These businesses were consolidated in January 2003 as Globalive Communications.