Americans spent nearly $500 billion on home improvements last year. And consumers are willing to spend even more money on renovations and property upgrades, but a skilled labour shortage has many in North America turning to DIY alternatives. A Calgary company believes that its technology can assist these consumers through projects. IrisCX, which offers a […]
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Five Calgary Startups Driving Innovation in Alberta in 2023
Earlier this year, a report from national law firm Osler uncovered “impressive signs of growth, renewal, and resilience in the ecosystem” in Alberta, who saw the highest growth for venture capital deals in Canada since 2020. The Canadian Venture Capital Association found that “Alberta, for the fifth year in a row, attracted a record amount of investments […]
AI Tech from IrisCX Measures Customer Satisfaction in Realtime
IrisCX was founded in Calgary in 2018 to disrupt the customer service industry’s status quo using the latest emerging technologies such as video streaming and artificial intelligence. The company’s mission is simple and straightforward. They aim to bridge the divide between customers and companies by creating a virtual space for real-time expert consultation. The platform […]
6 Calgary Startups To Check Out At Collision Next Week
North America’s fastest-growing tech conference takes place in Toronto next week. Collision brings together Fortune 500 companies, groundbreaking startups, and world-class speakers under one roof. But at its core, Collision is a startup conference and this year there are over 60 startups from Alberta exhibiting. The startups that exhibit at Collision are assigned to a category […]
Calgary Startup Meets Digital Natives’ Expectation of Instant Expertise
As our world steadily becomes more digitized, Canadian homeowners and renters are embracing the power of technology for their home maintenance and improvement needs. Calgary-based SaaS company IrisCX made waves in the tech industry for its approach to connecting consumers to real-time expert help. Harnessing technologies such as computer vision, conversational intelligence, and machine learning, […]
Five Alberta Startups Growing with Capital in 2023
According to Osler’s 2023 Deal Points Report, “Ontario and British Columbia have the highest concentration of companies raising a financing round.” But that is not to dismiss Alberta. The spirited province accounts for 11% of the share, the report shows, which is marked growth over the previous figure of 9%. Indeed, Osler’s Calgary office reported on […]
Revolutionizing Virtual Estimates: Great Northern Insulation Teams Up with IrisCX
Great Northern Insulation (GNI), a leading insulation company, has partnered with Calgary-based IrisCX to revolutionize its virtual estimates program. This strategic collaboration allows GNI to enhance customer experience by delivering faster and more accurate quotes while also reducing its carbon footprint. Established in 2019, IrisCX is a smart video platform that specializes in virtual product […]
IrisCX Raises USD $4.6 Million For Smart Video Platform
Calgary’s IrisCX quintupled its revenue in 2022 and is on track to double its revenue in 2023. The smart video platform for virtual product selection, DIY setup, and support is on a serious roll and Arthur Ventures wants to keep the party going. IrisCX announced today that it has received USD $4.6 million in seed […]