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ePACT Network Announces Investment Round & Partnership
Thursday, February 20, 2014Company Profile | Follow Company
ePACT Network Founders Christine Sommers and Kirsten Koppang Telford
Vancouver, BC, February 20, 2014--(T-Net)--ePACT Network Ltd. announced today the completion of a significant round of financing, and strategic partnership established with Byye group, to support accelerated spread of emergency preparedness internationally.
ePACT has received funding from the Byye group, Yaletown Ventures, BDC and other investors focused on leveraging technology to benefit communities. Funds from this raise will be used to expand international sales and marketing efforts, along with key product enhancements.
By leveraging the support and expertise of the Byye group, ePACT will also further strategies that drive network adoption and growth across a variety of new markets, according to the company.
Byye group is led by Nancy Knowlton and David Martin, co-founders of SMART Technologies, one of the world's largest education technology companies.
Knowlton has joined the ePACT Board, and Christine Sommers, ePACT CEO, states, “We are proud to have the support of Byye, as their team and dedication to transformative ideas make them a perfect fit as a partner for ePACT. We are excited about our plans for growth, and how Byye can help us achieve our goals.”
Developed to address existing emergency management gaps, ePACT connects families, organizations and communities to share critical information and communicate in any crisis. It is the single emergency record and support network for families, and the preparedness standard for organizations.
About ePACT Network Ltd.
ePACT is changing the way the world prepares for life's emergencies. As your emergency network, ePACT better connects and protects your family, organization and community through any crisis. ePACT Network Ltd. is based in North Vancouver, British Columbia.
The company was founded by Christine Sommers and Kirsten Koppang Telford in 2012 after speaking with survivors of the 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami. The ePACT team is made up of emergency management specialists and web technology experts, committed to helping North American communities better manage any crisis.
For More Information Contact:
Elora Chow
Communications Manager
ePACT Network Ltd.
604-210-5087
elora@epactnetwork.com
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