Our investors and mentors are a key part of our success, helping us, our corporate clients and the startups in our portfolio and programs win. Meet Alistair Croll, entrepreneur, author and public speaker with a background in web performance, analytics, cloud-computing and business strategy. Alistair is the co-author of four books, including the bestselling Lean […]
By Ben Yoskovitz, Founding Partner, Highline Beta Disruption. It’s almost as over-used a term as “innovation.” It’s true, big companies are worried about being disrupted, and this has led to the common sentiment, “It’s better to disrupt ourselves than have someone else do it to us.” Fair enough. You’d rather destroy yourself than have someone […]
Highline Beta and FinTech Station, a Finance Montreal initiative, are thrilled to announce that we have partnered to launch a new startup accelerator program. Capitalizing on the thriving Quebec Fintech ecosystem, we are looking to support early-stage startups from across Canada and North America to work towards a corporate partnership through the Station FinTech Accelerator […]
Highline Beta et la Station FinTech, une initiative de Finance Montréal, sont heureux de s’associer pour la création de l’Accélérateur Station FinTech Montréal et le lancement du programme d’accélération de start-ups pancanadien basé à Montréal. En capitalisant sur les forces reconnues de l’écosystème FinTech québécois en plein essor, l’Accélérateur Station FinTech Montréal propulsé par Highline […]
Introduction erthos™ (formerly known as EcoPackers) creates plant powered alternatives to traditional plastics. Single use plastics made with erthos™ solutions are 100% compostable, and compatible with existing plastic technology, making plant powered plastics the natural choice. Established as a Canadian green technology company in 2018, erthos™ currently operates in Toronto and Shenzhen to build solutions […]
We’re excited to announce that Walter Andri has joined Highline Beta as Chief Customer Officer. Walter brings considerable executive-level experience leading North American teams across both B2C and B2B segments, in sectors including consumer packaged goods, retail, information technology, and telecommunications at organizations such as General Electric, Philips Consumer Lifestyle, Virgin Mobile, TELUS, Avaya, and […]
By Lauren Robinson, General Partner, Highline Beta If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that resiliency requires innovation. More than ever, entrepreneurs, emerging technology and innovation are powering our reimagined future. But the secret to building a better tomorrow isn’t just about having the skills to navigate an ever-changing landscape. It’s about which individuals […]
In early 2020, we made an initial investment in ChargeLab alongside Notation Capital and Urban Us. The thesis was clear: EV vehicles are going to take over a larger piece of the car (and overall mobility) market in the future, and supporting those EVs will require charging infrastructure. Each OEM isn’t going to build their […]
The Safe x Connected Cities Accelerator powered by Highline Beta in partnership with Aviva Canada’s Take Back Our Roads initiative is kicking off a second cohort with three startups selected to be part of the pilot program accelerator. Working closely with Aviva Canada and Highline Beta experts, the second cohort will continue to take on […]
By: Chris Chae, Gary Fung, and Jake Janosik — Venture Studio Leads @ Highline Beta At Highline Beta, we build startups and invest primarily in the areas of fintech, insurtech, CPG, and health. Our Venture Studio spends a lot of time exploring these industries and developing a unique perspective on opportunity areas. The studio’s approach […]
