Valhalla Private Capital Partners Alberta IoT in Outreach Initiative

Emmet McGonagle

February 9, 2023

Valhalla Private Capital has launched a collaborative partnership with non-profit association Alberta IoT for the 2023 fiscal year, in an effort to amplify both companies’ respective outreach across the North American startup ecosystem.


The agreement will see Valhalla Private Capital and Alberta IoT co-host events, participate in industry meetings and cross-promote each other via digital platforms to enhance exposure of startup companies to investors.


As a result, Valhalla will participate in the Alberta IoT Start Up Visa Business Evaluation Committee - an initiative which nurtures scaleup companies looking to establish themselves in the Canadian market - while both companies are set to co-host two Valhalla Founder Basecamps this year.


Speaking of the partnership Teruel Carrasco, president at Valhalla Private Capital, said:”Alberta IOT is an amazing organization focused on attracting capital, founders, and bringing a global view to the Alberta Tech Scene. We're honoured to be working with Brenda and her amazing team members and partners," 


"Valhalla, looks forward to rolling out our initiatives with Alberta IOT in the coming days.”


Valhalla Private Capital and Alberta IoT’s  first joint investor readiness event, Founder Basecamp, is set to take place on 10-11 March 2023, followed by a live pitch practice session and networking event on 16 March. 

Brenda Beckedorf, executive director of Alberta IoT Association, added: “Connecting scale-up businesses to capital has always been a core pillar of Alberta IoT and this partnership signifies our commitment to remain focused on this area. 


“We are thrilled to have an increased ability to offer Fast Track participants and Alberta IoT members valuable resources, knowledge and a network to support their investment journey.”

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