East Valley Ventures

Squiggle Park is a company based in Halifax, Canada, that creates engaging, bite-sized games designed to teach foundational reading skills to preschool and early elementary students. Originally incorporated as Eyeread Inc. in 2014, the company rebranded to Squiggle Park in August 2016. Its adaptive learning platform utilizes video games to address declining literacy rates, allowing children to learn independently or collaboratively while keeping them engaged. This innovative approach aids classroom management, enabling teachers to dedicate more time to individualized instruction. Squiggle Park's platform is recognized for its effectiveness in improving literacy among diverse learners, including English Language Learners, and is noted for its ease of implementation in educational settings. The company has achieved significant traction, with millions of players registered, largely driven by word-of-mouth among educators. The platform is characterized by algorithms that tailor learning experiences to each user's unique abilities, along with user-friendly dashboards that provide educators with insights into student progress.

Swept is a technology company that specializes in developing software solutions for the janitorial industry. Founded in August 2014 by Matt Cooper and Michael Brown, and based in Nova Scotia, Swept offers an operational cleaning management platform aimed at enhancing the efficiency of commercial cleaning businesses. The platform facilitates communication between cleaning companies, their employees, and customers, while also supporting real-time inspections and supply orders. By providing these tools, Swept enables cleaning companies to improve their operational effectiveness, increase profitability, and enhance customer retention.

InNetwork Inc. is a Canadian company that specializes in providing tools for marketers to create and manage social media influencer outreach campaigns. Established in 2012, the company operates from Halifax and Toronto, offering a platform that enables brands to identify and engage trusted social media influencers. InNetwork’s solution is designed to simplify the influencer outreach process, allowing marketers to target specific customer demographics through detailed audience segmentation data. The platform not only connects marketers with a vetted network of influencers but also tracks and measures the effectiveness of influencer activities, ensuring that brands can communicate their messages efficiently and effectively. By streamlining the campaign process, InNetwork helps agencies and brand managers execute influencer outreach at scale, ultimately improving campaign results while saving time. InNetwork operates as a subsidiary of gShift Labs Inc.