In April, Calgary.tech reported on local upstart Propra quietly undergoing a transformation that seems to reflect a broader trend in Canadian tech: the convergence of proptech and fintech. Launched originally as a platform for managing property operations such as maintenance and tenant communications, Propra is now positioning itself as a dedicated financial technology company. “We […]
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From PropTech to Fintech: How Propra Is Automating Real Estate Property Management Accounting
Calgary-based startup Propra is undergoing a quiet transformation that reflects a broader trend in Canadian tech: the convergence of proptech and fintech. Originally launched in 2021 as a platform for managing property operations (i.e. inspections, maintenance, tenant communications), Propra is now firmly positioning itself as a financial technology company. “We realized that unless you can […]
Calgary’s Collegium and Propra Selected for Prestigous Proptech Accelerator
Second Century Ventures, the strategic investment arm of the National Association of Realtors®, today announced seven companies selected for its 2024 REACH Canada program. The seven startups operate within a diverse range of market segments and specializations, from empowering agents and brokers through productivity and efficiency solutions, to resources that help real estate businesses combat […]
Local Startup Takes Home Top Prize at Second Annual Calgary Fintech Award
Nearly 200 applicants were whittled down down to 12 finalists. After three months of competition and mentorship, four financial technology startups won this year’s Digital Commerce Calgary Fintech Award, with three hailing from the Alberta region. The second-annual award, this year expanded nationwide, recognized DealPoint, Blossom, Propra, and Elev as the top four winners—taking home […]
Five Calgary Startups Reach Top 12 For National Fintech Award
From an initial batch of 150 standout applications from startups across Canada, the 2023 Digital Commerce Calgary Fintech Award has announced their Top 12 startups. With a focus on everything from revolutionizing the housing and renovation industry to streamlining credit applications and optimizing the capital raising process, the finalists are redefining the financial landscape across Canada. Among the […]
Digital Commerce Bank Announces Top 25 Startups for 2023 Calgary Fintech Award
After sifting through 150 applications, the organizers of the Digital Commerce Bank Calgary Fintech Award have announced the Top 25 startups competing for the 2023 award. With an expanded scope that now includes startups from across Canada, these companies have risen above the competition and secured their spot to compete for over $300,000 in non-dilutive cash. Calgary.tech reviewed […]
Alberta Sends 50 Startups to SXSW Conference
This year’s South by Southwest (SXSW) conference in Austin, Texas kicks off on March 10th and, thanks to Alberta Innovates, 50 high potential Alberta ventures will be making the trip. The companies are graduates of Alberta Innovates’ Scale-up and Growth Accelerator Program and represent the province’s strength in agri-food, sustainability, health, and digital technologies sectors. […]
10 Homegrown Calgary Startups to Watch in 2023
2022 is in the books and despite what we’ve all been through, it was a pretty good year for the Calgary tech community and the provincial scene as a whole. Tech companies specializing in everything from robotic fulfillment systems to data-driven customer insights, and from corporate purpose software to legaltech have been leading an unprecedented […]
Taking a Closer Look at Award-Winning Innovation in Calgary Tech
Powered by Platform Calgary, Launch Party is the largest startup-focused showcase of the year and spotlights some of Calgary’s most promising startups. From nanotech healthcare solutions to personalized digital real estate transactions, 10 Calgary startups battled for three trophies: the Alumni’s Choice Award, the Alex Raczenko Pitch Award, and the People’s Choice Award. The signature event of Innovation Week took place in November […]
Propra Brings Technology-Forward Approach to Property Management in Canada
Propra is a proptech startup offering an end-to-end property management solution focused on improving rental management for landlords and tenants through a seamless experience that solves inefficiencies across property management, search, and transactions. “Previously, rental property managers have not had the tools to help them deliver the best tenant experiences at scale,” the startup has […]