THE HOLT XCHANGE
Barry Friesen is an experienced professional with a significant leadership background in the electrical and investment sectors. Serving as the President of Friesen Electric since 1990, Barry has developed extensive expertise in managing electrical services. In addition to this role, Barry Friesen has been an Advisor for Holt Accelerator since May 2019 and holds the positions of President and CEO at Cary Investments Ltd since July 2013, demonstrating a strong commitment to strategic growth and innovation in various business ventures.
THE HOLT XCHANGE
The Holt Xchange is Canada's most active seed fintech investor. Supported through five generations of experience and a robust global network, Holt Xchange is powering innovative tech products, world-class companies, and entrepreneurs, helping shape the future of their businesses and technology in the financial services sector. Tracking over 10,000 early stage fintechs globally. We utilize our advanced data platform; algorithms enhanced with human capital, to seek best matches with our investment thesis and Advisor network (ie: individuals who represent financial institutions, institutional investors and domain experts). We enable through our network, new revenue opportunities as well as growth funding for our portfolio companies. The Holt family has a history of investing, growing, supporting, and building financial companies for the past five generations. With the rising need for AI throughout all aspects of our daily lives, we have decided to launch Holt Fintech Accelerator that focuses on boosting AI capabilities of Fintech businesses and expanding their international network.