A growing number of Alberta tech companies have proven their ability to compete and thrive internationally, due to the support and investment provided by VC funds in partnership with Alberta Enterprise. We are proud to share these made-in-Alberta success stories.
The Chaordix Crowd Intelligence software platform leverages crowdsourcing and data analytics – enabling an enterprise customer to understand, engage and co-create with stakeholders. Numerous Fortune 1000 companies use Chaordix’s platform to power their online communities. With Yaletown’s support, they have successfully transitioned into a product-led business model.
Circle Cardiovascular Imaging provides innovative, accurate, comprehensive, and efficient cardiac MR and CT post processing software known for ease-of-use, better patient outcomes and world class support. Backed by the Accelerate Fund, Circle’s software is being successfully used in clinical practice and research in over 40 countries.
This Irricana based company helps growers simplify decisions and increase crop production by combining data management and analytics with best practices and hands-on expertise. Support received from the Accelerate Fund and McRock Capital has helped Decisive Farming grow and add new functionality to their successful My Farm Manager platform.
Time is money in the trucking business. Drivewyze streamlines the truck inspection process at weigh scales by using GPS technology and internet-connected mobile devices to automatically pre-clear participating trucks at over 600 locations in 40 states. iNovia Capital has been instrumental in this Alberta success story, with guidance from recruiting to realizing a capital plan.
HPC is an internationally-focused, integrated oil & gas product and service company developing technology to meet the demands of the constantly changing drilling environment. With the support and investment of 32 Degrees Capital and EnerTech Capital, HPC has diversified its product lines and gained market share internationally.
Levven is an Alberta engineering and manufacturing company that is helping to build the “responsive home” of the future, through wireless switching and wireless installed audio. With the support of the Accelerate Fund, Levven has used local talent to engineer its products for commercialization, built a strong marketing strategy and established key partnerships.
Mitre Media operates a number of media web properties targeted at Wall Street, but built by a team with roots just off of Edmonton’s Jasper Avenue. With the assistance of Alberta Enterprise, iNovia Capital and community organizations such as Startup Edmonton, their products attract over 1.5 million sophisticated investors and financial advisors each month.
SAM Inc allows media organizations to sort, manage, and process the wealth of non-traditional online content available in the age of social media. Associated Press, Reuters and the Wall Street Journal are among their clients. Involved from the early days, Accelerate Fund has been instrumental in helping SAM become a go-to source for content manage systems.
It is the heart of the paperless classroom. Developed in Edmonton, Showbie is used by teachers and students in classrooms in over 135 countries to facilitate assignments and feedback on iPads. Access to VC funds, including Yaletown and Azure Capital Partners, has helped Showbie compete globally, serving nearly three million users.