Fundraising FoxThe Engine Room
AcceleratorCochrane · Pre-Seed–Seed
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Investment thesis
The Engine Room, run by the Town of Cochrane, is a 12-month business incubator supporting high-potential businesses across all industries. It targets entrepreneurs, small business owners and early-stage startups in Cochrane, Rocky View County and the Calgary Metropolitan Region. Participants receive structured workshops, one-on-one mentorship and coaching, resources for market research and business planning, and 24/7 access to professional workspace at The Station in downtown Cochrane. The program charges a $1,000 fee (roughly $83/month) with flexible payment options, and aims to foster economic diversification through revenue growth and job creation. A business licence is not required to apply.
Source: firm website, verified Nov 1, 2026.
What they invest in
from 1 of 1 portfolio companiesB2B Marketplaces ×1Enterprise Software ×1Fintech ×1SaaS ×1
HQs:United Kingdom×1
Portfolio companies · 1 tracked
alumni founders can tell you what the program is really like
Verto operates a cross-border payment and foreign exchange platform for businesses, letting them convert, hold, receive, and make payments across 49 currencies.
B2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSLondon, GB
Anthony Oduwole(Founder)inOla Oyetayo(Founder)inAnthony O.(Founder)inAnthony Oduu(Founder)Joshua Daniel(Talent Manager)Adebayo Aderohunmu(Recruiter)
Co-investorsMiddle East Venture Partners (MEVP)P1 VenturesQuona CapitalTreasuryUnicorn Growth VenturesUtopian Ventures+16 more
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesVerto · startupintros.com · Jul 13, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does The Engine Room invest at?
- The Engine Room invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does The Engine Room focus on?
- The Engine Room focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is The Engine Room located?
- The Engine Room is headquartered in Cochrane, CA.
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