Volta Labs
Volta, cofounded by GoInstant CEO Jevon MacDonald, emphasizes a founder-first, quality-over-quantity approach to building startups. “It’s all about the founders," says MacDonald. “We want to create world-class founders, who in turn will create world-class companies, right here in Halifax." Although it sounds like an accelerator, Volta insists otherwise: "We are a place of mentorship and community and we are not an accelerator," the site reads. Their goal is to provide mentorship, encourage new startups, develop growth in existing startups, develop support frameworks, and create a brand seen as "a beacon of the Atlantic startup community." Currently, Volta has 13 companies involved in its system, either as tenants or common space members. Those companies include TitanFile, FundMetric, and IntroHive. The non-accelerator is backed by big names including Omers and Deloitte.
Smooth Meal Prep is a food delivery platform that specializes in providing healthy, fitness-oriented meals directly to customers' doors. Catering primarily to the residents of Halifax, the company focuses on offering fresh, convenient meal kits that align with various fitness goals and lifestyles. Customers can select meal plans tailored to their needs, ensuring that nutritious options are readily available. The meals are designed for easy storage and can be quickly reheated, making it simple for individuals to maintain a healthy diet without sacrificing convenience.
Pocket Finance is a dual-interface FinTech platform designed to connect financial professionals with consumers, enhancing advisor-client engagement and simplifying financial processes. The platform features a consumer-facing mobile app alongside a web portal for financial advisors, facilitating easier access to financial planning resources and products. It aims to improve financial literacy among small investors by providing real-time actionable information and enabling the generation of automated reports. This approach not only streamlines data collection and communication in the advisor-client relationship but also empowers consumers to seek instant advice on various financial matters.
SmartMed mission is to design and implement smart, customizable, and user-friendly software solutions that save time, and empower users to efficiently manage the information they need so they can focus on the quality of the process.
Habit Forming Technologies is building JackHabbit, an app that uses machine learning and gamification to nudge users into behaviors aimed at improving their physical and mental health. It will offer real-world rewards and in-app payoffs to encourage university students, among others, to cultivate beneficial habits, such as sleeping more and healthier eating.
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Bloxo is a social marketplace that offers on-demand recreational sports opportunities tailored to individuals' interests and skill levels. The platform connects users with local recreational games, allowing them to participate at their convenience without the constraints of long-term commitments or strict schedules. By facilitating easy access to various sports activities, Bloxo enhances the recreational experience for users looking to engage in physical activities while fostering community interaction.
ReelData AI specializes in developing artificial intelligence software tailored for the aquaculture industry. Based in Halifax, Canada, the company offers advanced monitoring solutions for fish farms, utilizing feed cameras to measure key metrics such as biomass, sea lice presence, and overall fish health in real-time. This technology enables fish farms to optimize their operations by providing crucial insights into weight distributions, feeding patterns, and growth analysis. By improving the efficiency of feed usage and enhancing fish health, ReelData AI aims to support aquaculture businesses in maximizing their productivity and sustainability. The company was established in 2019.
Non Equity Assistance in 2018
eOceans is a provider of data and insights on ocean health. we are building technology to massively scale-up ocean citizen science to support real-time ocean science at scales that matter.
Trip Ninja Inc. is a travel management platform based in Halifax, Canada, that specializes in optimizing multi-destination trip planning. Founded in 2015, the company offers a user-friendly application that allows travelers to search for and compare various trip routes, focusing on minimizing costs while maximizing convenience. Trip Ninja serves both consumers directly through its website and businesses via an API, making it a versatile tool for travel agencies. By employing a sophisticated algorithm, the platform efficiently calculates and suggests optimal travel plans, empowering users to make informed decisions when booking their trips.
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