The 6th annual Okanagan Angel Summit is underway. The investor group has selected the Top 12 companies that will pitch at the Semi-Finals.
The companies participating in this Okanagan Angel Summit have been narrowed down by the angel investors. 12 companies will be pitch the Semi Finals this week, delivering a 10 minute pitch, followed by Q&A. This time allows for the investors to get a more in depth look at the business before they will have to select the Top 6 who will pitch live at the Public Finale on May 23 for an investment of $195,000.
Read on to meet this year’s semi-finalists.
Above Sensing
Trail, BC
Vadim Stolyarov, Founder
We accelerate critical decision-making through the delivery of state-of-the-art aerial data and AI-driven analytics, revolutionizing management practices across land, environment, and infrastructure.
DOUBL Manufacturing
Vernon, BC
Jessica Bosman, CEO & Founder
DOUBL is the first to market made-to-measure bra that is ordered and fitted directly from her smartphone in her living room.
EntheoTech Bioscience
Kelowna, BC
Fraser Johnston, CEO
EntheoTech helps people suffering from mental health conditions discover their joy and natural state of well-being. This is being achieved through innovative pain treatments and holistic psychedelic-assisted therapeutic experiences.
“Loba is thrilled to be named a semi-finalist in the Okanagan Angel Summit! The opportunity to participate has demonstrated that we’re on the right path towards growth and strengthened connections with Okanagan investors.”
FireSwarm
Squamish, BC
Alex Deslauriers, CEO
FireSwarm Solutions Inc. delivers cutting-edge drone technology, automated fire suppression services, and logistics in an end-to-end solution for government, industry and special interest groups.
InHub Farms
Armstrong, BC
Patrick Lemieux, Co-founder & CEO and Isabela Lemieux, Co-founder & COO
Leveraging cutting-edge automation and robotics, InHub Farms is elevating the ancient Japanese art of mushroom cultivation. Our mission is to displace subpar imported commodities with locally-sourced, premium-branded mushrooms, drawing interest from major wholesalers. At InHub Farms, we’re offering consumers an unparalleled experience with mushrooms like never before.
Loba Wellness Inc.
Vancouver, BC
Kate Bouchard, Founder & CEO
Loba is innovating health and wellness by modernizing traditional pill and supplement management through technology and the psychology of building healthy habits. They’re building a tech-powered platform that includes a vision for SaaS and data and information that will support users on their health journey, while solving industry painpoints.
Made Live
Coldstream
Karen Richard, Co-Founder & CEO
For visual book authors in need of affordable and accessible publishing options, Made Live provides a comprehensive SaaS platform that streamlines the journey, enabling them to bring visual stories to life with ease.
Perfectly Snug
Vancouver, BC
Marty Furse, CEO and Jason Elliott, President
Perfectly Snug provides better sleep with our bed climate control system, the Smart Topper.
Propra
Calgary, BC
Al-Karim Khimji, Co-founder & CEO and Craig Adam, Co-founder & CTO
Propra automates residential property management so owners can focus on growth and unlock wealth.
“As an early stage, pre-revenue start up, the Okanagan Angel Summit has been instrumental in helping us clarify our message to potential investors and champions who share our vision of disrupting the wildfire protection and suppression industry.”
Signalytic
Kelowna, BC
Nico Christofi, CEO
Signalytic is unlocking the potential of Africa’s last mile health facilities.
skiKrumb
Westbank, BC
Keith MacIntyre, CEO
skiKrumb is the world’s first and only radio-enabled GPS tracker designed for ski resorts. With live updates every 10 seconds on an interactive 3d map, skiKrumb gives peace of mind that you know where your loved ones are while on the slopes.
VersaFile
Nelson, BC
Sean Fitzpatrick, CEO and Darren Peloso, CTO
Versafile’s product, Docuflow, connects any document with your SAP solution, processes, and cloud storage systems to save time and costs through automation.
If you are just learning about our Okanagan Angel Summit, it is an 8-week program where accredited investors are introduced to the world of angel investing through a guided, hands-on process where a small venture capital fund is raised, deals are screened, and an actual investment in a company is made. This process provides the participating companies with additional training leading up to the Finale where they with a chance to learn how businesses are vetted, perform due diligence, and make improvements on their pitch week.
You can learn more, purchase finale tickets, and see the full schedule on the Summit website okgnangelsummit.com.
