Finalists named for startup investment event

Entrepreneurs from the Okanagan and Shuswap are among six startups named as finalists for the OKGN Angel Summit Finale.

The March 16 event, put on by Accelerate Okanagan, will showcase companies working on a variety of business ideas from waste reduction, to athlete-to-coach communications, and automations in cannabis production. This year, 32 investors are participating, creating a $150,000 investment fund.

Here is the list of finalists:

Company: Armilla
Founder: Lance Heron
Location: Salmon Arm

Company: The Rogerie
Co-Founders: Angela & Brady Rogers
Location: Kelowna

Company: Think Tank Automations
Founder: Justin Valmont
Location: Vernon

Company: Campertunity
Founder: Guita Yazdani
Location: Vancouver

Company: CertiCraft
Founder: Sami Majadla
Location: Nelson

Company: Tradle
Founder: Blyth Gill
Location: Vancouver

The founders will make five-minute pitches to the investors as part of the finale which will also include a keynote address from Chief Clarence Louie of the Osoyoos Indian Band and a fireside chat with award-winning entrepreneurs and investors Renée Warren and Dan Martell moderated by Accelerate Okanagan’s CEO, Brea Lake.

The Summit Finale is the culmination of a 10-week program where accredited investors and startup founders are introduced to angel investing through a guided, hands-on process.

Community members can attend and learn more about the world of angel investing and the startup ecosystem.

For tickets and a look at the full event schedule, visit www.okgnangelsummit.com

Since its inception in 2019, the OKGN Angel Summit has contributed to over $4-million worth of Canadian startups, trained over 140 entrepreneurs and engaged with over 80 accredited investors.