23
JUNe
2021
Match UP

Curated 1:1 Connections Prairie Startups + Mentors & Investors

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75+
Startups
75+
Mentors & Investors
300+
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Curated 1:1 Connections

We hand-match every meeting to maximize the value of every connection.

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Prairie Experts

We hand-pick the mentors & investors attending Match UP. Startups will be blown away by who they'll connect with.

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Startup Eligibility

Located in the Prairies

Be committed to building in the Prairies (AB, SK, MB) with at least one founder based here.

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Early-Stage Startups

Have at least an MVP developed and between $0 - $1M in annual revenues.

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Product-Based Company

Software or hardware - technology or tech-enabled. We love it all!

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What Founders Are Saying About Match UP

Daniel Santos - Founder & CEO

"Uniting the Prairies connected me directly with mentors and investors that I likely would never have met.  I speak regularly to one of the mentors and am currently discussing our funding round with an investor."

Serese Selanders - Founder & CEO

"Networking with investors and mentors is critical to the success of a startup. Uniting the Prairies is a way to ensure impactful and meaningful networking can still take place, even in a pandemic."

Anthony Nagendraraj - Founder & CEO

"Uniting the Prairies is the perfect event for any founder who is looking to make new connections, get feedback, and connect with fellow founders, mentors, and investors in the Prairie tech ecosystem."

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pair startups with the investors and mentors?

We look for areas of mutual connections between founders and investors & mentors. Our focus is solely on helping the startups who attend.

Can I pitch the investors?

These connections aren’t meant to be traditional pitches. This is your chance to get unfiltered advice for your startup from some of the best minds in tech.

Who are the investors and mentors?

Successful founders, experts and investors with a connection to the Prairies. We focus on individuals with proven results who've played a role in building a massive tech company.

Is there any cost?

Our goal is to elevate the Prairie tech community. The entire UP experience is completely free of charge.