Manny Bahia
About Manny Bahia
Manny Bahia is the Co-Founder and CEO of Brilliant Media Technologies (BMT), an applied AI research lab with labs in Toronto and Vancouver. BMT builds AI that helps Canadian businesses become more productive. It focuses on small and medium-sized companies, where Manny believes Canada's productivity gap will be closed.
In 2008 he co-founded Daily Hive, originally called Vancity Buzz, and served as Co-Founder and CRO. The company grew into one of Canada's largest digital media brands, reaching 10 million monthly unique visitors and 70 employees. ZoomerMedia acquired Daily Hive in 2022, and Manny then served as SVP, Digital Revenue at ZoomerMedia.
He holds a BBA and a BA in Economics (joint major) from Simon Fraser University. He writes about AI, productivity and raising Canada's GDP per capita at mannybahia.com. His LinkedIn profile lists a 2017 Power 50 ranking from Vancouver Magazine.
Crunchbase lists 2 investments and 2 portfolio companies for Manny, with no lead investments and no exits. PitchBook also records 2 angel investments: Tangoo in June 2014 and THE LNK in April 2023. Deal sizes are not disclosed on either profile.
On LinkedIn he has written about a founder he backed 9 years earlier, who reported passing $10M in annual revenue. The post does not name the company. His posts also discuss the struggles founders face, including cashflow, tax and corporate matters.
No AI-specific angel investments by Manny are listed on Crunchbase or PitchBook. His AI work is operating work: he runs BMT, which builds AI for Canadian small and medium-sized businesses.
Manny describes himself as an angel investor in early-stage companies. The two deals on record are in B2B media and information services (Tangoo) and internet retail (THE LNK), and PitchBook lists both companies as generating revenue. His writing and his own company centre on AI, productivity and the Canadian economy, which suggests where his interest lies. He has not publicly stated a check size, a preferred stage or a formal thesis.
Investing activity
Manny Bahia has made 2 investments according to Crunchbase across 2 portfolio companies, and has founded 2 companies.
Deals
Frequently asked questions about Manny Bahia
Does Manny Bahia invest in AI startups?
No AI-specific angel investments are listed publicly. He is the CEO of Brilliant Media Technologies, an applied AI lab, and writes about AI and productivity.
What is Manny Bahia's check size?
It is not public. Crunchbase and PitchBook do not disclose deal sizes for his investments, and he has not published a range.
What companies has Manny Bahia invested in?
PitchBook lists Tangoo (June 2014) and THE LNK (April 2023). Crunchbase counts 2 investments in total.
What companies has Manny Bahia founded?
He co-founded Daily Hive (originally Vancity Buzz) in 2008 and co-founded Brilliant Media Technologies, where he is CEO. Crunchbase counts 2 companies founded.
Where is Manny Bahia based?
He is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. BMT has labs in Toronto and Vancouver.
How can founders reach Manny Bahia?
His public channels are his LinkedIn profile and his personal site, mannybahia.com. He has not published a pitch process.
Is Manny Bahia an angel investor?
Yes. Manny Bahia invests personally as an angel and is Co-founder & CEO at Brilliant Media Technologies. Crunchbase counts 2 investments.