The Brampton Innovation District, in partnership with the City of Brampton’s Invest Brampton – Economic Development Office and the Brampton Honey Badgers, welcomed founders, investors, ecosystem partners and industry leaders to Courtside Capital: Where Tech Meets Sports, a high-energy Toronto Tech Week event focused on innovation, collaboration and community.
Hosted at the CAA Centre in Brampton, the event brought together leaders from across the innovation ecosystem to explore the intersection of technology, sport and capital through startup showcases, investor engagement and meaningful networking opportunities.
From Innovation Alley startup activations to investor reverse pitches and a live Brampton Honey Badgers game-day experience, Courtside Capital highlighted the growing momentum of Brampton’s innovation ecosystem and the importance of creating spaces where entrepreneurs, investors and partners can connect.
Event Highlights
The event welcomed more than 200 attendees from across the innovation and technology ecosystem and featured participation from early-stage founders, investors and ecosystem leaders supporting startup growth and investment readiness.
Participating investor groups included Winner Capital, Keiretsu Forum Canada, Angel Investors Durham, Georgian Angel Network, Horizon Angel Investors and Altitude Angels.
Innovation Alley showcased more than 20 startups and emerging companies, including FanLinc, BurnOn AI (Brampton), ELO Gaming (Brampton), ZEnergy (Brampton), TritonWear, Unyfer (Brampton), Aurmada, LINKSPORTS, Next Play AI and DataCoach, among others.
Throughout the evening, attendees engaged in conversations focused on investment, scaling, partnerships and building stronger connections across the innovation ecosystem.
Industry Leaders and Ecosystem Voices
Courtside Capital also featured participation from innovation and investment leaders who shared insights and perspectives on startup growth, investment opportunities and ecosystem collaboration.
Speakers and ecosystem participants included:
- Neil Peet, GreenSky Ventures
- John Albright, Relay Ventures
- Lally Rementilla, CPA, CMA, IP Investment Partners
- Paul Schiffner, Altitude Angels Investor
- Nick Kuryluk, Altitude Angels
- Sarah Stevens, Maple Leaf Angels
Their participation reinforced the importance of collaboration between founders, investors and ecosystem builders in helping Canadian startups scale and succeed.
Building Momentum in Brampton’s Innovation Ecosystem
As Brampton continues to strengthen its position as a growing hub for innovation, entrepreneurship and technology, events like Courtside Capital reflect the value of bringing together startups, investors, partners and industry leaders to build meaningful connections and support business growth.
Through initiatives like the Brampton Innovation District, entrepreneurs gain access to programming, mentorship, networking opportunities and ecosystem support designed to help startups and scale-ups grow and succeed.
A special thank you to Downtown Brampton BIA for sponsoring the event, and to iBentos and Nisarg Media for their support as execution partners.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make Courtside Capital an unforgettable Toronto Tech Week experience.
Learn more about the Brampton Innovation District and how it is supporting startups, founders and innovators across Brampton’s growing innovation ecosystem: https://investbrampton.ca/innovation-district/
About the City of Brampton
As one of the fastest-growing cities in Canada, Brampton is home to 800,000 people and more than 124,000 businesses. People are at the heart of everything we do. We are energized by our diverse communities, we attract investment, and we are embarking on a journey to lead technological and environmental innovation. We partner for progress to build a healthy city that is safe, sustainable, and successful. Visit brampton.ca to learn more.
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