Media Advisory - Finalists Announced for 2016 Canadian Crowdfunding Summit Live Pitch

TORONTO, Feb. 17, 2016 /CNW/ - 12 Canadian startups have been selected from across the country to pitch to investors like OMERS, Whitecap Venture Partners, YEDI, Extreme Venture Partners, DMZ at Ryerson University at the 2016 Canadian Crowdfunding Summit. The finalists are:

1. Comfable
   
   
2. Eye-LIVE Media
   
   
3. Flipd
   
   
4. NERv Technology
   
   
5. Pinnguaq
   
   
6. Riipen
   
   
7. Rna Diagnostics
   
   
8. Smart Halo
   
   
9. Stashbelt
   
   
10. The Sharing Depot
    
    
11. Vizwik
    
    
12. Yirego Technology

Each of the finalists will also have a chance to win one of four sponsored prize packages.

The Summit, to be held on March 3, 2016, attracts investors, service providers and alternative finance leaders from Canada and around the world. This year's summit already has over 60 speakers lined up including keynote Bill Morrow, founder and CEO of Angels Den, the UK's largest angel-led crowdfunding platform. To learn more about the 2016 Canadian Crowdfunding Summit, visit www.crowdfundingsummit.ca.

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About the National Crowdfunding Association of Canada
The National Crowdfunding Association of Canada (NCFA Canada) is a non-profit actively engaged with both social and investment crowdfunding stakeholders. NCFA Canada provides education, research, leadership, support and networking opportunities to over 1300+ members to create a strong and vibrant crowdfunding industry in Canada.

SOURCE National Crowdfunding Association of Canada (NCFA Canada)

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