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Kelowna, BC, March 21, 2022--(T-Net)--The investors have voted. The result results are in. Nelson's CertiCraft has won the fourth annual OKGN Angel Summit!

After 10-weeks of pitches, meetings, due diligence, and capital training, Sami Majadla, CEO of CertiCraft, has taken home the $150,000 investment fund.

Located in Nelson, BC, CertiCraft is a compliance software developer that makes the tedious reporting requirements for the cannabis industry easier for producers.

This year, the OKGN Angel Summit said it saw companies from all over Western Canada apply. 32 Okanagan-based investors participated, creating a $150K fund, which includes 11 women investors.

Companies from various industries like waste reduction, athlete-to-coach communications, and cannabis production, found themselves competing for a chance to take home this year's investment.

This amount of variety in sectors is a sign of the diversity present in Western Canada's economy and entrepreneurial ecosystem. With the level of talent and opportunity seen in the final 6 companies, it took an hour of deliberation for the investors to select CertiCraft as the 2022 OKGN Angel Summit's winner.

"We've learned to stick to our values and not compromise. After 3 years, we've found really awesome investors that align with our vision here at the Summit", said Sami Majadla, CEO of CertiCraft.

Angela and Brady Rogers, Co-founders of The Rogerie, took home the People's Choice Award, valued at $5000. The Rogerie reduces our environmental impact by creating everyday products from everyday waste. You can visit them at their storefront in Orchard Park Mall in Kelowna.

About the OKGN Angel Summit

The OKGN Angel Summit is an elevated pitch competition that is designed for investors and entrepreneurs from all walks of life. Powered by Accelerate Okanagan, this 10-week program is not just about choosing a winner, it's about training entrepreneurs and investors in the capital-raising process, making it easier to invest and get investment.

Through a guided process, angel investors receive training around the investment and the due-diligence process.

This provides participants with a chance to actively learn how to vet companies, provide feedback, and perform due diligence in helping to support early-stage companies. Participating companies will learn about the capital raising process and how to effectively build relationships with prospective investors.

At the end of the program, 6 finalists will pitch to an audience of community members. During this finale, a winner will be chosen to receive an investment of $150,000.

Interested in learning more about the OKGN Angel Summit? Visit the website for all the details, www.okgnangelsummit.com.